Executive Diploma in Financial Management
QUALIFICATIONS OBJECTIVES
This 60-credit, Level 4 Executive Diploma provides a foundational yet comprehensive understanding of core financial management principles and practices. Designed for current and aspiring executives, the course covers essential topics including managerial finance, financial statement analysis, time value of money, security valuation, risk-return trade-offs, and critical short and long-term investment decision-making. Participants will develop the analytical skills necessary to interpret financial data, assess investment opportunities, and contribute to sound financial strategy within an organisation.
Upon successful completion of this diploma, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Scope of Financial Management: Explain the role and responsibilities of the financial manager and the key goals of managerial finance within a business context.
- Analyse Financial Health: Interpret and critically evaluate an organisation’s financial performance and position using financial statements and key ratio analysis.
- Apply Time Value of Money Concepts: Utilise time value of money principles (e.g., compounding, discounting, annuities) to solve practical financial problems and make informed choices.
- Value Financial Securities: Apply appropriate valuation models and techniques to determine the intrinsic value of various financial securities, including stocks and bonds.
- Evaluate Risk and Return: Define, measure, and explain the relationship between risk and return, and apply this knowledge to investment decisions.
- Make Optimal Investment Decisions: Evaluate and recommend appropriate short-term working capital decisions and long-term capital budgeting decisions using established financial criteria.
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Programme |
Executive Diploma in Financial Management |
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Mode of study |
Online, In person and blended learning |
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Programme Length |
600 Hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) |
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Admission Requirements |
– Completed High school diploma or GCE (Advanced Level) – Age 18+ – Minimum core of literacy, language, business, economics, numeracy and ICT |
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English Language Requirements |
If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must provide evidence of English language competency. |
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Level |
4 |
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Credits |
60 |
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Pathway |
2nd year of University Bachelor degree/Level 5/HND/2nd Semester at University of Rhone – BSc in Financial Management |
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Equivalences |
Level 4 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to 1st year of bachelor degree and 1st semester |
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APL |
Available (Contact admission office) |
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Fee |
£ 800 (Inclusive all) |
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Program Intake |
Sep/Jan/March/June |
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For Whom |
This diploma is primarily for: Current and Aspiring Executives/Managers (especially those in non-financial roles) who need to understand financial performance, strategy, and decision-making. Business Owners and Entrepreneurs seeking to improve their financial literacy for better management of company funds and investments. Professionals looking to make a career transition into roles with financial oversight or to enhance their cross-functional business acumen.
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Qualification awarding body |
London School of Business and Social Sciences UK |
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Accreditation and Endorsement |
Programme is validated by University of Rhone |
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Course Modules |
Introduction to Managerial Finance Financial Institutions and Markets Financial Planning Financial Statements and Ratio Analysis Time Value of Money Valuation of securities |
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Assessments |
MCQ and short answers |
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