Program Overview

Undergraduate Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering

Overview

The Undergraduate Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering at Domain Academy Malta is designed for individuals in the later stages of their graduate program or professionals in the industry seeking to enhance their knowledge and experience in the field. This course is also suitable for students who wish to pursue a career in the financial services industry.

Intake and Duration

• Intake: March and October
• Duration: 1 Academic Year, 3 hours, Twice a Week (Full-time and part-time options available)

Program Details

EQF/MQF Level

• Level 5

ECTS Credits

• 60 ECTS

Programme Qualifies for

• Get Qualified Scheme

Certificate after completing

• Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering

Student Success Rate

• 98.5%

Course Information

Course Description

This program provides students with an understanding of how the financial markets operate, the key players, and the issues they are currently facing. Throughout this course, students will be exposed to various elements of the financial world, including money and banking, and the different types of financial markets and instruments used in this industry. An important underlying aspect of this course is the Maltese laws and regulations that govern the industry. Furthermore, throughout this course, students will also be exposed to equity market derivatives, which are complex investment vehicles being used in the financial services industry. This course also addresses anti-money laundering practices, including terrorist financing and sanctions. Students will be made aware of various sanctions that exist and different ways to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. Upon completion of this program, students will have a vast knowledge of how the financial system and key players operate, the importance of anti-money laundering, and different ways to value investment projects.

Overall Programme Objectives

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the banking and finance industry
• Understand the local financial regulatory framework
• Explain the roles and functions of various financial markets
• Build an ethical approach to banking and finance by identifying fraudulent financial activity and money laundering activities

Target Group

• Learners who wish to widen access to higher education and improve career prospects within the finance sector
• Learners who have obtained the matriculation certificate or relevant qualification at MQF/EQF Level 4 and would like to pursue a progression route to a degree-level study in Finance
• Mature learners who are currently employed and wish to change or advance their career in the financial services industry

Target Audience

• 18+

Course Language

• English

Course Structure

Modules

• Introduction to Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Sanctions
• Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorist Finance
• Combatting Terrorist Financing and Anti-Money Laundering in Practice
• Management Obligations for Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing
• Managing Finance (Optional)
• Macroeconomics for Finance (Optional)
• Fund Administration (Optional)

Assessment

Formative Assessment

• The goal of formative assessment is to monitor student learning to provide ongoing feedback that can be used by lecturers to improve their teaching and by students to improve their learning and development

Summative Assessment

• Assessments will be designed according to the guidelines of each module specification
• The range of assessments utilized will normally include essays, reports, presentations, and other structured assignments

Entry Requirement

• Relevant qualification at MQF/EQF level 4 which includes a module on Research Methods
• Relevant qualification at MQF/EQF level 4 and Research Methods as a module
• Relevant qualification at MQF/EQF level 4 and work experience in conducting first-hand research
• At least 3-year relevant Industry Experience as defined in Domain Academy’s RPL which includes work experience in conducting first-hand research

Fees and Funding

• Get Qualified Scheme
• MFHEA Licence Nº: 2011 – TC – 01
• Further and Higher Education Institution

Additional Information

• Awarding Bodies: €3,500 (Prices for Non-EU applicants differ)
• Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Procedures: This program offers both variety and flexibility, ensuring that the learning and assessment activities are relevant and of value for future progression
• Grading System: Grading will be based on – Pass – Merit – and Distinction
• Resits will be permitted for each respected assignment and module. No more than two resits are permitted to the student, and the grading will be only a Pass.