Financial Services(GP0N48)

The SQA Advanced Diploma in Financial Services develops skills and knowledge in a range of vocational skills specific to the UK financial services industry in relation to product, service and legislative knowledge, together with an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of financial services providers.

The target audience includes those who are:

 preparing for employment for the first time and wish to take up a career in financial services

 returning to work or are considering a career change to an entry level role in financial services

 new entrants to the financial services industry

 wishing to progress to a degree programme using a vocational access route and who have an interest in financial services as a potential employer longer term

The SQA Advanced Diploma in Financial Services is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in financial services or a range of general business/management positions, and enables students to progress to further academic and professional qualifications before embarking on their career. The SQA Advanced Diploma in Financial Services is designed to equip students with an understanding of financial services issues and practices within a changing business environment. Financial services professionals can work in a variety of roles and in organisations that specialise in a number of different Financial Services products and services.

Important aspects of financial services that are covered in the programme include Personal Financial Services, Business Accounting, Economics, Financial Services Regulatory Framework, Personal and Business Lending, Principles of Insurance, Pensions Provision and Financial Services: International Transactions.

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