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Introduction
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Structure and Syllabus
Individual Professional Courses
Assessment
Planning your studies
Study materials
How you study
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Skills & aptitudes
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Centre for Financial & Management Studies (CeFiMS) - University of London

Individual Professional Courses – IPC  

It is recognised by the University of London that many professionals need to increase and update their specialist knowledge by focusing on a particular subject instead of undertaking a whole MSc or Diploma programme. CeFiMS provide such professional training by distance learning through Individual Professional Courses – IPCs, also referred to as Short Courses. 

An IPC can also act as a ‘taster’ for those unsure about the commitment involved in a full MSc programme, or distance learning as a study method. 

The IPCs are also very flexible. Students may choose up to three courses from any of the programmes offered. Those who successfully complete IPCs may apply to join the MSc which includes the completed subject(s). If accepted to join the MSc, the IPC may be converted into academic credit and the course unit would not need to be repeated as part of the programme. Please note that students are not permitted to be registered for an IPC and an MSc at the same time.

Description

The Individual Professional Courses programme offers people in the financial and management sector a very effective form of flexible professional education. The courses are designed to each rigorously explore themes in depth. The courses have all been designed and constructed by professionals whose own research is at the forefront of current thinking.

An IPC can be a very useful way of testing whether Distance Learning is the method for you if you have any doubt about making the commitment involved in a full programme. When you have completed an IPC successfully, you will be awarded a University of London certificate. If the IPC is related to a course on the MSc or Postgraduate Diploma that you want to enrol for and you have achived a pass mark of 50% or more, then you can be awarded credit towards that programme.

Careers

Taking an Individual Professional Course will provide you with valuable training and help you advance in your career in fund management institutions, banks, governments, public services, international organisations and NGOs.

Entry requirements

You should have a good first degree from a recognised university in an appropriate discipline depending on the courses you are interested in undertaking. The University will consider previous education and experience without a first degree if this includes suitable degree-level professional training and qualifications and suitable relevant work experience

Language requirements

You will require a high level of English language ability in reading, writing, and study skills. If English is a second language, you will be asked to provide evidence of language ability as tested by the British Council or another registered body. For further information see the university regulations.

You are required to have internet access to participate in this programme.

Course assessment

For each course that you choose to study, you will complete two assignments each worth 15% of your total marks. You will be expected to submit your first assignment by the Tuesday of Week 5, and the second assignment at the end of the course, on the Tuesday of Week 8. You will also sit a three-hour examination held on a specific date in October, worth 70% of the total mark.

Programme structure

You can choose a course from any of the Distance Learning programmes available. You may take up to three courses in total.

Courses

  • Public Policy & Management: Perspectives & Issues

  • Public Financial Management: Planning & Performance

  • Human Resource Management & Development

  • Management Information & Information Systems

  • Decentralisation & Local Governance

  • Public Financial Management: Revenue

  • Managing Organisational Change

  • Project Appraisal & Impact Analysis

  • Public Financial Management: Reporting & Audit

  • Privatisation & Public-Private Partnerships

  • Public Policy & Strategy

  • The International Monetary Fund & Economic Policy

  • Quantitative Methods for Financial Management

  • Corporate Finance

  • Bank Financial Management

  • Risk Management: Principles & Applications

  • Macroeconomic Policy & Financial Markets

  • Banking & Capital Markets

  • International Finance

  • Econometric Principles & Data Analysis

  • Econometric Analysis & Applications

  • Introduction to Law & to Finance

  • Legal Aspects of Corporate Finance

  • Financial Law

  • Finance in the Global Market

  • Regulation of International Capital Markets

  • Corporate Governance

  • Law & Regulation of Electronic Finance & Internet Banking

  • Cross-Cultural Management

  • International Management

  • Management in China: Domestic Development

  • Management in China: International Perspectives

  • Topics in the Chinese Economy

  • International Human Resource Management

  • Research Methods

  • Legal Aspects of International Finance

  • Bank Regulation & Resolution of Banking Crises

  • Derivatives

  • Financial Econometrics

  • Microeconomic Principles & Policy

  • Modelling Firms & Markets