The financial inclusion sector faces a technical skills gap that limits access to essential financial services in developing and emerging economies. To bridge this gap, Frankfurt School offers the Diploma in Financial Inclusion, giving participants the opportunity to gain the technical expertise necessary to promote inclusive growth and expand financial opportunities for underserved communities.
For a general overview of the Frankfurt School Diploma programme, click here
Registration for the March intake is now open. Register by January 15 to take advantage of our early bird discount.
The total tuition fee for the Diploma in Financial Inclusion is EUR 8,900*
We offer several combinable discounts for the programme:
- Early Bird Discount (until January 15) - 10%
- Alumni Discount - 10%
- Group Discount (2 or more participants from the same organisation) - 10%
Discounts are capped at 30%.
Fees paid for previously completed Certified Expert courses will be waived. For Summer Academy alumni, EUR 3,350 will be deducted from the diploma tuition fee.
Fees are payable in three instalments.
* Subject to change. Flights and accommodation for the Summer Academy are not included.
The Diploma in Financial Inclusion programme awards a total of 20 ECTS credits (academic credit points of the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System). These points can subsequently be credited towards future academic programmes. You can customise your study plan by choosing three or four of our Certified Expert courses.
You must take at least two Financial Inclusion courses in the diploma programme:
Digital Finance (6 ECTS)
ESG & Impact Investing (6 ECTS)
SME Finance (6 ECTS)
Financial Inclusion Policy (6 ECTS)
Microinsurance (6 ECTS)
Microfinance / Islamic Microfinance (3 ECTS)
Sustainable Agricultural Finance (3 ECTS)
In addition, you have the option of choosing one Certified Expert course from the entire e-Campus portfolio (see our interactive Study Plan below).
You must take a total of 18 ECTS credits before you can start the capstone assignment.
Possible Combinations:
1.) 3 x 6-ECTS course + Assignment (2 ECTS) = 20 ECTS
2.) 2 x 6-ECTS course + 2 x 3-ECTS course + Assignment (2 ECTS) = 20 ECTS
* Curriculum subject to change
As part of your diploma studies, you will attend Frankfurt School Summer Academy. You will choose one track from the various specialist tracks offered in our one-week summer programme.
After you have taken all your courses, you will complete a capstone assignment (2 ECTS) in order to finish the diploma. This final assessment provides you with the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge that you have gained over the course of the programme. It is this assignment that proves you have become an expert in the field of financial inclusion. It also demonstrates that you are able to perform critical analysis of complex problems and draw conclusions relevant to your professional activities.
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Course One (6 ECTS)
Course Two (6 ECTS)
Course Three (6 ECTS)
Frankfurt School Summer Academy
Frankfurt School Summer Academy brings together participants from around the world for a week of interactive training sessions, industry site visits, expert keynotes, and networking with both peers and trainers.
Capstone Assignment
After you have taken your Certified Expert courses, you will complete a capstone assignment. This final assessment gives you the chance to show what you have learned and demonstrate that you can engage with complex topics in the world of finance.
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Course One (6 ECTS)
Course Two (3 ECTS)
Course Three (6 ECTS)*
Course Four (3 ECTS)*
Frankfurt School Summer Academy
Frankfurt School Summer Academy brings together participants from around the world for a week of interactive training sessions, industry site visits, expert keynotes, and networking with both peers and trainers.
Capstone Assignment
After you have taken your Certified Expert courses, you will complete a capstone assignment. This final assessment gives you the chance to show what you have learned and demonstrate that you can engage with complex topics in the world of finance.
*One of these courses must be a Financial Inclusion course.
The Sustainable World Academy (SWA) offers professional and executive courses dedicated to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
All of our Certified Expert courses contribute to SDGs 4, 8, and 17:
The diploma curriculum contributes to all 17 SDGs, with each course contributing to specific goals. In the Diploma in Financial Inclusion programme, the following SDGs also feature prominently:
After successfully completing the Diploma in Financial Inclusion, you can advance to the online Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance programme, provided you meet the following eligibility criteria:
Diploma alumni are eligible for an exclusive EUR 2,500 discount on the tuition fee for the master's programme. In addition, the Certified Expert courses you take for your diploma studies can be recognised towards your master’s degree, with the respective fees waived. Take your studies to the next level!
To find out more, please write to us at onlinemaster@fs.de.
Finn Patrick Bourke
Programme Coordinator
