Sustainable World Academy | 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 this Diploma programme, enabling participants to obtain several accredited certificates in just one year!

The Programme

The Diploma in Financial Inclusion is designed for development finance practictioners, policymakers, regulators, loan officers, and students. This course will provide participants with sound technical expertise in financial inclusion, which can then be immediately applied in industry.

In this 12-month blended learning programme, participants will have the opportunity to combine the best of Frankfurt School – FSDF e-Campus and Frankfurt School Summer Academy.

Highlights

12-month, part-time programme
Blended programme – combining the FSDF e-campus and Frankfurt School Summer Academy
Build technical expertise beyond one single Certified Expert course
Practical knowledge combined with academic excellence
Networking opportunities among peers, International Advisory Service staff members, and lecturers
International and diverse class, with students from all over the world
Advancement to the Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance

Target Audience

You are the ideal candidate for this Diploma programme if:

You are a professional with work experience in the development finance or financial inclusion industry.
You are looking to build your technical expertise and get it recognised by an international university.
You want to climb the career ladder in your organisation.
You wish to combine an excellent, accredited programme with a full-time job to develop yourself professionally.
You are ready to promote real change in the economies of developing countries and/or in the battle against climate change.

Study Fee

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

We offer several combinable discounts for the programme:

- Early Bird Discount (until 15th July 2024) - 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 installments.

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

Language

The language of instruction is English.

Dates and Duration

The Sustainable World Academy's Diploma programmes run twice a year, commencing at the beginning of March and the beginning of September.

Our blended Diploma programmes are 12-month, part-time trainings, designed to be undertaken alongside full-time work and/or other obligations. Aside from a few deadlines, the programmes take a very flexible approach, allowing participants to create their own study schedule. Participants will also attend a one-week summer training programme: the Frankfurt School Summer Academy.

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. In addition, participants have the option of choosing one Certified Expert course from the entire e-Campus portfolio.

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

Semester 1

Course One

Choose one of the following Certified Expert courses

Certified Expert in Digital Finance (6 ECTS)

Certified Expert in Financial Inclusion Policy (6 ECTS)

Certified Expert in SME Finance (6 ECTS)

Certified Expert in Microinsurance (6 ECTS)

Certified Expert in ESG & Impact Investing (6 ECTS)

Course Two*

Choose a second Certified Expert course

Certified Expert in Digital Finance (6 ECTS)

Certified Expert in Financial Inclusion Policy (6 ECTS)

Certified Expert in SME Finance (6 ECTS)

Certified Expert in Microinsurance (6 ECTS)

Certified Expert in ESG & Impact Investing (6 ECTS)

Certified Expert in Microfinance / Islamic Microfinance (3 ECTS)*

Certified Expert in Sustainable Agricultural Finance (3 ECTS)*

Semester 2

Course Three*

Choose one of the following Certified Expert courses

Certified Expert in Digital Finance (6 ECTS)

Certified Expert in Financial Inclusion Policy (6 ECTS)

Certified Expert in SME Finance (6 ECTS)

Certified Expert in Microinsurance (6 ECTS)

Certified Expert in ESG & Impact Investing (6 ECTS)

Certified Expert in Microfinance / Islamic Microfinance (3 ECTS)*

Certified Expert in Sustainable Agricultural Finance (3 ECTS)*

Certified Expert in Sustainable Finance (6 ECTS)

Certified Expert in Climate Adaptation Finance (6 ECTS)

Certified Expert in Climate & Renewable Energy Finance (6 ECTS)

Certified Expert in NDC Strategy and Finance (3 ECTS)*

Certified Expert in Biodiversity Finance (3 ECTS)*

Certified Expert in Risk Management / Risk Management, Corporate Governance & Compliance (6 ECTS)

Certified Expert in Accounting, Leadership & Sustainability (6 ECTS)

Certified Expert in NPL Management & Investment (6 ECTS)

Frankfurt School Summer Academy

Assignment

*Participants who select a 3-ECTS course must take a fourth course for 3 ECTS in semester 2.

Course contributes 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:

Registration

Registration will open on 1st December 2024.

Training Approach

This program is flexible and self-paced. It offers some online live sessions, such as introduction and final exam preparation sessions. These sessions will be recorded for those who cannot attend live.

Our Online Features

Mentoring and ongoing support from our experienced trainers and tutors throughout the entire programme;
Training material based on international best practice, with examples from all over the world;
A hands-on and practical focus, with tools and guidance for real-world application;
A discussion forum for sharing experiences between participants and with the Diploma team, which will expose you to recent developments in the financial sector.

Final Exam

Each Certified Expert course within the Diploma in Financial Inclusion programme will end with an online final exam.

Find more information here.

Training Materials

Scripts

Most units include a downloadable PDF script, which serves as the main training material. The scripts provide basic concepts and principles applicable to the subject-matter of each unit including important definitions, key messages, exercises and examples.

Video Lectures

Video lectures give an introduction to the topics of each unit and a basic understanding of each topic.
Web based lectures complement the scripts and give get additional input.

Online Tests

Each unit ends with an online test comprising of a set of 10 - 15 multiple choice questions. After having successfully completed the test you will gain access to the next unit.

Case Studies

The key to successful learning is the immediate use of newly acquired knowledge and the transfer of theory into practice. The mandatory Case Studies have to be solved and submitted by a determined deadline.

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.

Alumni Discount

Alumni of the Diploma in Green Finance programme are eligible for an exclusive 2,500.00 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.