The Financial Intelligence Programme offers three Diploma pathways, providing different combinations of specialist study, professional recognition and progression towards eligible MBA programmes.
Each Diploma is built from the portfolio of 20 Specialist Courses, combined differently according to your professional and academic goals.
Accelerated Diploma | Applied Diploma | Advanced Diploma
DIPLOMA iN FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE
CHOOSE YOUR DIPLOMA PATHWAY
Accelerated Diploma
For professionals seeking the most direct route towards eligible MBA progression.
8 courses | 9 months | £5,750
CURRICULUM:
8 required courses
PROGRESSION:
Bangor University SAP2 MBA route
Applied Diploma
For professionals who want to develop specialist expertise around their role, responsibilities and professional interests.
12 courses | 12 months | £7,250
CURRICULUM:
Choose any 12 courses
RECOGNITION:
Financial Intelligence Specialist (FIS)
Advanced Diploma
For professionals seeking broad specialist expertise together with professional recognition and eligible MBA progression.
12 courses | 12 months | £7,250
CURRICULUM:
8 required courses + choice of 4
RECOGNITION:
PROGRESSION:
Financial Intelligence Specialist (FIS)
Bangor University SAP2 MBA route
CURRICULUM
The Accelerated Diploma require the following eight courses:
Click to view the course overview and sample textbook.
The Advanced Diploma require the eight course above, and any four from the section below.
The Applied Diploma requires a choice of any 12 of the 20 courses.
Professional Recognition
Completion of the Advanced and Applied Diploma leads to the FIS designation awarded by ManchesterCF Financial Intelligence.
Advanced Standing
Graduates of the Advanced and Accelerated Diploma are eligible to apply for Bangor University's Short Accelerated Route (SAP2) to the Financial Crime & Compliance MBA or Illicit Finance MBA.
The Advanced Diploma provides entry to Bangor University’s Short Accelerated Route (SAP2) to the Financial Crime & Compliance MBA or Illicit Finance MBA.
ENTRY & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The programme is suited to practitioners seeking to deepen their specialist knowledge, professionals preparing for broader or more senior responsibilities, and those transitioning into financial intelligence or financial crime roles.
There are no formal academic prerequisites for entry. Participants should, however, be comfortable undertaking independent study and written assessment at a level aligned with UK postgraduate academic standards.
If you are unsure which Diploma pathway best matches your experience or objectives, talk to us before enrolling.
OCTOBER 2026 INTAKE
Choose your Diploma pathway below to view the intake details and enrolment options.
2610 Accelerated Diploma in Financial Intelligence
Oct 26, 2026 - Jul 2, 20271 Participant
£5,750.00 or Accelerated Diploma Payment Plan
2610 Applied Diploma in Financial Intelligence
£7,250.00 or Applied Diploma Payment Plan
2610 Advanced Diploma in Financial Intelligence
Oct 26, 2026 - Sep 24, 2027
£7,250.00 or Advanced Diploma Payment Plan
