AML
Undergraduate Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering
This course is aimed at those people in the later stage of their graduate programme, as well as professionals in the industry looking 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.
This programme provides students with an understanding of how the financial markets operate, the key players and the issues that 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 regulation which 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 how to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. Upon completion of this programme, students will have a vast knowledge of how the financial system and the key players operate, the importance of anti-money laundering and different ways how to value investment projects.
Sep 2024
Start Date
1 Year
Duration
MQF L5
Certification
Domain Academy
Course Provider
€3,500
Prerequisites
MQF/EQF level 4
Basis
Part-Time
Location
In-Person
Course Fees
€3,500
What you'll learn
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.
Prerequisites
Relevant qualification at MQF/EQF level 4 which includes a module on Research Methods; OR Relevant qualification at MQF/EQF level 4 and Research Methods as a module; OR Relevant qualification at MQF/EQF level 4 and work experience in conducting first hand research; OR At least 3-year relevant Industry Experience as defined in Domain Academy's RPL which includes work experience in conducting first hand research. If English is not your first language, you will need to sit for an internal English assessment.
Target group
Learners who wish to widen access to higher education and improve the career prospects within the finance sector. This qualification is ideal for learners who have obtained the matriculation certificate or relevant qualification at MQF/EQF Level 4 and would like to peruse a progression route to a degree-level study in Finance. It is also suitable for mature learners who are currently employed and wish to change or advance their career in the financial services industry.
How will you learn
This diploma is delivered with a flexible classroom-based method, through a variety of course materials, case studies, discussions, presentations, enquiry-based learning and problem-solving activities. We provide you with key reading and research activities, and you will make the most of our own teaching portal.
Where you will learn
Lessons will be held in class in our premises at Domain Building, 102/104, Constitution Street, Mosta.
Number of ECTS: 60 ECTS
Course Modules
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 and the formulation of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing policies and procedures. This module delves into monitoring compliance with policy and the culture that needs to be adopted. Finally, this module provides insight into 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 applications in financial management in order to properly assess the viability of investments and projects.
This unit provides an overview of the economic theory relating to financial markets. Throughout this unit, the students will be exposed to the various macroeconomic factors and how they affect the operations of financial services. Understanding the macroeconomic environment is vital for the success of a financial services firm.
This unit 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.
Course Provider
Forming part of Domain Group, Domain Academy is a licensed Further and Higher Education Institution which, since its inception, has consistently pursued excellence. Its primary objective is to equip both local and international students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their chosen fields of study and research, thereby enabling them to achieve their personal and societal aspirations.
Our programme offerings encompass diverse areas such as Business Management, Information Technology, Hospitality Management, Health & Social Care, Banking & Finance, and Linguistics.
In addition to our own accredited programs (MFHEA), we are proud of the programmes that we offer through our partnerships with renowned British institutions such as the University of Derby, Pearson Education, and Qualification.
Driven by a student centred approach and its commitment to individualised education, Domain Academy is dedicated to assisting students throughout their academic journey, from registration to graduation and beyond.
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