Undergraduate Higher Diploma in Banking and Finance

The main aim of the module is to provide an introduction to basicconcepts in finance which include but are not limited to computing to determinepresent and future values, understanding risk, return and other technical termsused in finance . This module also provides an understanding of the differentfinancial securities and terminology in finance.  

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The main aim of the module is to provide an introduction to the global banking system and how their roles were forced to change due to the constant changing environment. This module provides an understanding to the central banking and monetary policy, international banking, shadow banking and fundamental banking issues.

The main aim of the module is to provide an introduction to the nature of the financial services providers which operate exclusively within the financial markets along with the financial instruments which are used.

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The main aim of the module is to incorporate an extensive overview of both the principles and techniques which are involved in the regulation of financial services generally and in Malta. This unit provides an overview of the various structures set out for the protection of investors and institutions.

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The main aim of the module is to provide an understanding of the concept of derivatives which are often used in finance. This module also provides insight to the different types of derivative products and their application whilst providing knowledge about the trading of derivatives on the stock exchange.

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This unit provides a general overview of the most commonly used accounting concepts which bankers and workers within the financial services industry will encounter on a daily basis.    

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This unit provides information about the main markets of international  banking, their activities, and their regulations. The main aim is to provide  students with a good footing in the theory and practice of modern  international banking while respecting related policy issues.    

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The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of what money laundering is and what forms of property can be laundered. This module also delves into the aspects of sanctions and why they are important.

The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of customer due diligence,politically exposed persons, monitoring client activity and reporting suspicious activity.

The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of The Financial Action Task Force, The European Money Laundering Directives, the legislative and regulatory regimes and legislation regarding anti-money laundering and terrorist financing

The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of risk-based approaches, the formulation of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing policies and procedures. This module delves into the monitoring compliance with policy and the culture that needs to be adopted. Finally, this module provides insight to money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities within the financial services industry and the risks with emerging technologies and new payment methods.

The aim of this module is to provide students with the knowledge and  understanding of the basic skills and application in financial management in  order to properly assess the viability of investments and projects.

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This units provides an overview of the funds industry by going into  the aspects of the local legal and regulatory framework for investment funds,  fund accounting and valuation principles and shareholder registry. This unit  concludes by showing the importance of compliance and risk management in the  funds industry.  

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The aim of this module is to provide students with an opportunity to  undertake an independent piece of research drawing up to the knowledge and  skills that have been learned during the theoretical components of the  course. This unit builds upon the knowledge gained from unit 6: Research  Methods.

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