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The Advanced Diploma is designed for professionals working across the financial intelligence sector who wish to enhance their specialist expertise, obtain a professional designation, and progress towards a masters qualification. SCHEDULE This Diploma requires completion of 12 courses. The following eight courses are compulsory: Critical Thinking Corruption Economic Sanctions Environmental Crime Fundamental AML Financial Investigations Human Trafficking Trade-Based Money Laundering Following payment, the remaining four courses are selected via the course registration page. 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's Blackboard learning environment. STUDY TERM The Diploma is delivered across four 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 term dates: 2612: 30 November – 5 March 2703: 8 March – 4 June 2706: 7 June – 27 August 2709: 6 September – 26 November 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 twelve courses must be passed to achieve the award of Advanced Diploma in Financial Intelligence. Successful completion leads to the FIS designation conferred by ManchesterCF Financial Intelligence. Subject to meeting Bangor University’s entry criteria, holders of the Advanced Diploma may progress onto the Financial Crime & Compliance MBA or Illicit Finance MBA via a Short Accelerated Route (SAP2).
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