

THE BAHAMAS INSTITUTEOF FINANCIAL SERVICES
"Keeping Financial Services Education Relevant to Industry Needs"

WHY ENROLL IN THE FINANCIAL SERIVCES DIPLOMA PROGRAMME?
There are several reasons why studying for an associate's degree in banking and finance can be beneficial. Here are some of them:
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Entry-level jobs: An associate's degree in banking & finance can qualify you for many entry-level jobs in the financial services industry, such as teller, loan officer, customer relationship officer or credit analyst. These jobs can provide valuable experience and a foot in the door for career advancement.
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Cost-effective: Our FSD programme is cost-effective and we offer payment plans.
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Flexibility: Most of our courses are hosted via live webinars, which makes it much easier to balance work, family, and school.
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Transferable credits: Our FSD programme has transferable credits that can be applied towards a bachelor's degree in finance or a related field. This can save time and money if you plan to pursue a four-year degree in the future.
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Basic financial knowledge: An associate's degree in banking & finance provides a solid foundation of basic financial knowledge, including accounting principles, financial analysis, and investment strategies. This knowledge can be helpful in your personal life as well as in your career.
Overall, an associate's degree in banking & finance can provide you with valuable skills and knowledge that can help you succeed in various finance-related careers.
SUBJECTS
BIFS 101 | Business Fundamentals
BIFS 103 | Spanish for Bankers !
BIFS 104 | Spanish For Bankers 2
BIFS 111 | Business Calculations
BIFS 119 | College English Skills 1
BIFS 120 | College English Skills 2
BIFS 140 | Basic College Math
BIFS 141 | Financial Accounting 1
BIFS 241 | Financial Accounting 2
BIFS 201 | Business Statisics
BIFS 211 | Principles of Macroeconomics
BIFS 212 | Principles of Microeconomics
BIFS 225 | Management of Financial Institutions
BIFS 231 | Banking Law 1
BIFS 235 | Ethics & Professionalism
BIFS 245 | Introduction To Finance
BIFS 255 | Risk Management
BIFS 301 | Financial Institutions & Services
BIFS 302 | Money & Capital Markets
BIFS 303| Multinational Banking

ACCREDITATION
The National Accreditation and Equivalency Council (NAECOB) is a statutory body established under the National Accreditation and Equivalency Council ACT of The Bahamas on the 4th of October, 2006; assented on 29th of December, 2006 and came into force 28th February, 2007. NAECOB is responsible for registering and accrediting primary schools, secondary schools, post-secondary schools, and any institution that offers training in The Bahamas. The National Accreditation and Equivalency Council of The Bahamas began operation in 2016.