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Course type
Certificate
Credits
60
How long it takes
2 years part-time study
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Study method
Distance learning
Course cost
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Postgraduate Certificate in Finance

Course code: K24

This qualification is designed to support professional development and practice in a wide range of roles in finance, whether you are advancing in your career or aspiring to enter the sector, such as investment banking, portfolio management, corporate finance, treasury, law and consultancy. It provides a thorough grounding in the financing of companies and other organisations, instruments and structures of financial markets, financial decision-making, mergers and acquisitions, and financial reporting. You'll learn to undertake company and project valuations, and to estimate the cost of capital. You'll also be introduced to the key principles and instruments of Islamic finance, business ethics, as well as corporate financial strategy and governance.

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