Undergraduate Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering

Program Overview

This program enhances professionals' knowledge in the financial services industry, covering key players, financial markets, and Maltese regulations. It focuses on anti-money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions, equipping students with practical skills to combat these activities. The program consists of three core modules, with assessments including essays, reports, and presentations. It is delivered through flexible classroom-based methods, utilizing case studies and discussions.

Program Outline

Outline:

• This course aims to enhance the knowledge and experience of professionals in the industry, as well as individuals in the later stages of their graduate programme who seek to advance their careers in the financial services industry.
• The program provides a comprehensive understanding of the banking and finance industry, including its key players, the different types of financial markets and instruments, and the Maltese laws and regulations governing the industry.
• It also addresses anti-money laundering practices, terrorist financing, and sanctions, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to combat these activities.
• Upon completion, students will possess a vast knowledge of the financial system, the roles and functions of various financial markets, ethical approaches to banking and finance, and effective anti-money laundering and terrorist financing strategies.
• The program consists of three core modules:

Introduction to Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Sanctions

(250 learning hours, 10 ECTS credits): This module provides an understanding of the nature of money laundering, the forms of property that can be laundered, and the importance of sanctions.

Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorist Finance

(250 learning hours, 10 ECTS credits): This module covers customer due diligence, identification of politically exposed persons, monitoring client activity, and reporting suspicious transactions.

Combatting Terrorist Financing and Anti-Money Laundering in Practice

(250 learning hours, 10 ECTS credits): This module focuses on the Financial Action Task Force, the European Money Laundering Directives, and the legal and regulatory frameworks for anti-money laundering and terrorist financing.

Assessment:

• Formative assessments throughout the modules will help students identify their strengths and weaknesses and target areas for improvement.
• Summative assessments will include essays, reports, presentations, and other structured assignments, enabling students to demonstrate their achievement of learning outcomes.
• Assessments will be drafted, moderated, and verified by the curriculum development department and internal verifiers.
• Grading will be based on Pass, Merit, or Distinction.
• Resits will be permitted for each assignment and module, but with a maximum of two resits per student and a maximum grade of Pass.

Teaching:

• The program is delivered through a flexible classroom-based method, utilizing a variety of course materials, case studies, discussions, presentations, and problem-solving activities.

Tuition Fees: €1,950

• Prices for Non EU applicants may differ