Course description
Advanced Diploma in Treasury Management
The Advanced Diploma in Treasury Management (FCT) will give you the skills to become a forward thinker. You will be a respected senior finance professional with significant influence who shapes business strategy to deliver success.
The qualification builds on the knowledge gained in the Diploma in Treasury Management and the syllabus covers the commercial and financial challenges facing a business at a strategic level. The extensive programme provides a practical understanding of the tools, techniques and financial products used by treasurers and, most importantly, how to apply these to real-life, contemporary issues.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
The progressive learning structure of ACT qualifications means entry requirements apply.
Perfect for you if you:
- are looking to move up the career ladder to CFO or Group Treasurer level
- are a corporate treasurer working at a strategic level
- are an accountant who would benefit from a broader skills base
- are a banker or relationship manager who needs to better understand the requirements of corporate clients
- are a financial analyst who wants to develop your career in corporate finance, risk management and specialist treasury activities
- have completed the Diploma in Treasury Management (AMCT)
Outcome / Qualification etc.
The learning outcomes are divided into three key areas: knowledge, skills and behaviours/values
Knowledge
On completion of the Advanced Diploma you will be able to:
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of core areas relevant to treasury management, related concepts and theories, and the relevance of these in a modern-day context
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and appreciation of current academic and practitioner debate on issues relating to, and the impact on, treasury management practice
- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the various inter-relationships between organisations, their stakeholders, the business, the current economic and regulatory environment, and the implications for risk management in treasury
- Demonstrate critical understanding of the significance and potential impact of the wider socio-economic environment on organisations and ultimately on treasury strategy and its actions
- Critically analyse, evaluate and reflect on ethical and governance issues in treasury management, and recommend approaches to respond appropriately in different organisational contexts and geographical locations
- Critically analyse and evaluate treasury management strategies and plans in a global context, contrasting these against other organisations, and across sectors
- Apply subject-specific theories, models, tools, empirical evidence and concepts relating to treasury management, and reflect on how these can pertain to the practical work environment
- Identify, source, analyse and critically interpret industry data, academic articles and financial information, and reflect on how these can apply in the work environment
- Identify a research problem, develop a project plan, undertake detailed research, and report on the findings of that research, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of research planning, data gathering techniques and the interpretation and presentation of such data
Skills
On completion of the Advanced Diploma you will be able to:
- Identify, gather, record, interpret and analyse data from an extensive range of sources, including the application of a specified referencing methodology
- Develop a desire for intellectual curiosity and apply higher-level cognitive skills of reflective practice, including critical analysis, evaluation of arguments and evidence using specific treasury management tools, and synthesising these to draw fully supported conclusions
- Present qualitative and quantitative information together with analysis, evidence-based arguments, and commentary, both orally and written using communication techniques that are entirely appropriate to the intended audience
- Develop strong numerical, and statistical skills, and have a deep knowledge of financial databases and modelling techniques applicable to treasury management and wider business needs
- Make supported decisions, based on evidence, in often highly complex and unpredictable situations and environments
- Conduct independent self-managed learning and work effectively and efficiently with others
Behaviours / Values
On completion of the Advanced Diploma you will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to plan, organise, and prioritise in a structured way
- Demonstrate the ability to lead and inspire a treasury team
- Possess the ability to influence and engage with a range of stakeholders (internal and external) and to build and maintain effective personal networks
- Be an ethical and responsible treasury professional
Why choose Association of Corporate Treasurers
Only professional treasury body with a Royal Charter
Over 1500 ACT students from over 100 countries
Established for more than 40 years
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Expenses
FEES
Course fee £10,800.
Exam fee £515.
Dissertation fee £515.
Presentation of dissertation fee £200.
Membership fees apply depending on your route of entry.
The qualification enhances and validates a Treasurer’s knowledge and supports them in being a strategic treasury leader. Learning is supported through tutorials, webinars and a ...