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.

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

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.