Open Entry Certificate Course

Course Description

The Certificate in Financial Securities Management is an introductory level investment course that introduces participants to capital markets, investment products and the financial services industry. On successful completion of the course participants would satisfy meet the minimum education/training requirements of the Financial Services Commission (FSC) to be a licensed Securities Dealer in Jamaica.

General Aims and Objectives

On successful completion of the programme the participants should:

• Satisfy the FSC education/training licensing requirements to be a Security Dealer in Jamaica.

• Have the knowledge and skills required by employers of Securities Dealers.

• Provide complete financial services for clients.

• Prepare for further studies in Financial and Securities Management.

• Understand investment and portfolio management.

Target Group

• Financial, Investment Managers and Analysts.

• Individuals seeking licensing as Securities Dealers in Jamaica.

• Employees in the Securities Industry.

• Persons interested in entering the Securities Industry.

• Students seeking employment in the securities industry or other financial sectors.

• Employees in Banks, Insurance Companies, Real Estate Companies, Credit Unions and other Financial Institutions who want to enhance their careers.

• Investors who want to learn how to manage their portfolio.

Careers in Securities Management
The course prepares participants for the following careers in Securities Management:

• Investment Dealer

• Financial Planner

• Investment Advisor

• Investment Representative

• Compliance Officer

• Account Manager

• Financial Management Advisor

• Personal Financial Advisor (Personal Banker)

• Research Advisor

• Stock Trader

• Wealth Management Advisor

• Portfolio Manager

Teaching Strategies
The following teaching strategies will be used in the delivery of the programme:

• Lectures

• Guest Lectures

• Tutorial

• Group Discussion

• Case Studies

• Field Trip (to observe trading on JSE)

• Simulation

• Role Play

Student Assessment
Students in the programme will be assessed by the following methods:

• End of module examinations after modules 1 and 2 (each exam is three hours in duration and includes multiple choice, short answer, case studies and essay questions). Each exam will cover the areas addressed in the units and the weighting of the questions and marks will be consistent with the time allocated to each unit.

• Individual reports on visit to Stock Exchange

• Simulation Portfolio

• Individual research project

Module 1

Module 2

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• A first degree or

• An IMS/IMP diploma or its equivalent or

• Three years working experience in the Securities or Financial Industry and a recommendation from their employer

PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

• Two evenings per week for 13 weeks or

• Sundays for 13 weeks or

• Intensive 10 day full-time or,

• Day release (one full day for 10 weeks)

Faculty

Lecturers in the programme will be professional practitioners drawn from the Securities and Financial sector. Lecturers will be required to have a least a Masters degree or its equivalent as well as relevant practical experience in the Jamaican Financial Sector.
Guest lecturers will be drawn from the pool of professionals at the Jamaica Stock Exchange and the Financial Services Commission.

Learning Resources
Textbooks, Periodicals, Handouts, the Internet, Acts of Parliament:

Cost of Programme $42,000.00

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