Tuition for CFQ Diploma level: Asia

The Diploma level tuition and examination is provided by the Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC) in Malaysia.

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Asian entry requirements - Diploma level

The CF qualification is open to all corporate finance professionals, irrespective of the professional qualifications and memberships you may currently hold. You can come from any corporate finance industry sector, such as banking, accountancy, law, private equity and consulting.

This is suitable for:

  • Newly qualified graduates with at least 1 year of practical experience in corporate finance
  • Candidates who have successfully completed or are exempt from the SIDC Certificate in Corporate Finance

SIDC Certificate in Corporate Finance

In Malaysia, the SIDC Certificate in Corporate Finance is required prior to commencing the Diploma Level. It provides those new to corporate finance the necessary local Malaysian regulatory requirements and the technical foundations.

Entrants must complete the Securities Commission Malaysia licensing examination for:

  • Modules12 and 15*/19/19A and 19B; or
  • Module 6 and 7

(*Module 15 was replaced by Module 19 or Module 19A and 19B from August 2008).

Due to the unique nature of the study examination, credits will not be awarded.

Tuition programme

The Diploma stage tuition incorporates a combination of direct teaching, interactive classes and group discussions. The programme is highly practical and draws upon real life business case studies that delegates require to work together to come up with practical solutions.

The tuition programme is lead by qualified trainers from within the corporate finance industry and lead by speakers who are CF practitioners.

Tuition timetable and fees

How to study

Your tutor will provide you with learning materials that are tailored to the syllabus requirements.

These will provide opportunities to:

  • learn in a manner that offers transaction exposure from the outset
  • develop understanding for a "real life" case centred approach
  • integrate both principles and practice via use of text materials and transaction-model development
  • reinforce learning and review progress through self-evaluation and assessment

The learning materials are designed to be relevant to practitioners, and as such will also be a useful reference source in the workplace.

Study time required

The amount of preparation time required for the Diploma stage varies for each individual, however 150 – 200 hours is recommended including tuition and contact time.

 

Register for Diploma level tuition

Visit the SIDC shop (Ground Floor, SC Building) directly or download the registration form.