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Diploma in Financial Inclusion

Boost your career with an international Diploma in Financial Inclusion. 

Frankfurt School is aware of the technical skills gap that exists in the financial inclusion industry. To fill this gap, Frankfurt School offers the Diploma in Financial Inclusion, giving participants the opportunity to gain the skills necessary to promote greater access to financial services in developing and emerging economies.

Study Fee

The total tuition fee for the Diploma in Financial Inclusion is 8,900 EUR*

We offer several combinable discounts for the programme:

- Early Bird Discount (until 15th January 2025) - 10%

- Alumni Discount - 10%

- Group Discount (2 or more participants from the same organisation) - 10%

Discounts are capped at 30%.

Fee amounts paid for previously completed FSDF e-Campus courses will be waived. For Summer Academy alumni, 3,350 EUR will be deducted from the tuition fee.

Fees are payable in three instalments.

* Subject to change. Flights and accommodation for Summer Academy are not included.

Curriculum*

The Diploma in Financial Inclusion programme awards a total of 20 ECTS (academic credit points of the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System). These points can later be credited to other academic learning programs. Participants can personalise their curriculum by choosing three or four of our Certified Expert courses.

Participants 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, participants have the option of choosing one Certified Expert course from the entire e-Campus portfolio (see Study Plan below).

Participants must take a total of 18 ECTS before they can start the 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

Frankfurt School Summer Academy

As part of their diploma studies, participants will attend the Frankfurt School Summer Academy. Participants can choose one track from the various specialist tracks offered in our one-week summer programme. 

Following this on-site training, participants must complete a final assignment (2 ECTS) in order to finish the diploma.

Assignment

The aim of the assignment is to provide 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 that you have become an expert in the field of financial inclusion. It also demonstrates that you are able to perform critical analysis of a given problem and draw conclusions relevant for your professional activities. Furthermore, the assignment proves that you can describe and evaluate both the activities and results in a well-written format.

Study Plan 1 (3 Courses)
Semester 1

Course One (6 ECTS)

Choose one of the following Certified Expert courses

Course Two (6 ECTS)

Frankfurt School Summer Academy

Semester 2

Course Three (6 ECTS)

Choose one of the following Certified Expert courses

Digital Finance                                                        Sustainable Finance

Financial Inclusion Policy                                        Climate Adaptation Finance

SME Finance                                                           Climate & Renewable Energy Finance

Microinsurance                                                         Accounting, Leadership and Sustainability

ESG & Impact Investing                                           NPL Management & Investment

Risk Management / Risk Management, Corporate Governance & Compliance

Assignment

Study Plan 2 (4 Courses)
Semester 1

Course One (6 ECTS)

Choose one of the following Certified Expert courses

Course Two (3 ECTS)

Choose a second Certified Expert course
Semester 2

Course Three (6 ECTS)*

Choose one of the following Certified Expert courses

Digital Finance                                                        Sustainable Finance

Financial Inclusion Policy                                        Climate Adaptation Finance

SME Finance                                                           Climate & Renewable Energy Finance

Microinsurance                                                         Accounting, Leadership and Sustainability

ESG & Impact Investing                                           NPL Management & Investment

Risk Management / Risk Management, Corporate Governance & Compliance

Course Four (3 ECTS)*

Frankfurt School Summer Academy

Assignment

*One of these courses must be a Financial Inclusion course.

Registration

Registration for the March intake is now open. Register by January 15 to take advantage of our early bird discount.

Programme contributions to UN SDGs

The SWA offers professional and executive courses dedicated to the advancement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This programme will enhance your knowledge in the following SDGs:

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Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance

After successfully completing the Diploma in Financial Inclusion, you can advance to the online Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance programme, prrovided you meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Undergraduate academic degree (bachelor’s or equivalent) from a recognised university.
  • At least two years of relevant work experience.
  • Passing the online admission test and online interview

Your previously completed Certified Expert courses from your diploma studies can be recognised for the master’s programme, with the respective fees waived. To find out more, please write to us at onlinemaster@fs.de.

Diploma Alumni Discount

Alumni of the Diploma in Financial Inclusion programme are eligible for an exclusive 2,500 EUR discount on the tuition fee for the Online Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance programme. Take your diploma to the next level!

Diploma alumni are also offered a 25% discount across the e-Campus Certified Expert portfolio.