2609 Accelerated Diploma in Financial Intelligence

The Accelerated Diploma is designed for professionals working across the financial intelligence sector who wish to enhance their specialist expertise and fast-track their progression towards a masters qualification. SCHEDULE This Diploma requires completion of the following 8 courses: Critical Thinking Corruption Economic Sanctions Environmental Crime Fundamental AML Financial Investigations Human Trafficking Trade-Based Money Laundering DELIVERY Each course is delivered online through a combination of self-paced learning materials and live or recorded instruction provided by subject experts. Assessments are set and marked by the academic team to ensure UK postgraduate standards are upheld. MATERIALS Course materials are made available through the Acwila online platform and ManchesterCF Financial Intelligence's Blackboard learning environment. STUDY TERM The Diploma is delivered across three 12-week terms. Participants may study up to three courses per term or take a reduced load and extend their study period to a maximum of 24 months. The preferred study length can be indicated on the registration form completed after payment. Standard study schedule term dates: 2609: 7 September – 27 November 2612: 30 November – 5 March 2703: 8 March – 4 June ASSESSMENTS Each course is assessed through two pieces of written assessment: an 1,800-word situation analysis and a 600-word best practice review. AWARD & PROGRESSION All eight courses must be passed to achieve the award of Accelerated Diploma in Financial Intelligence. Subject to meeting Bangor University’s entry criteria, holders of the Accelerated Diploma may progress onto the Albert Gubay Business School’s Financial Crime & Compliance MBA or Illicit Finance MBA via a Short Accelerated Route.