Higher Diploma in Banking & Finance (HDBF)

About this course

The Higher Diploma in Banking & Finance (HDBF) follows the DBF in the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka's professional programme. It covers managerial-level operational competencies and more advanced knowledge and skills, with an emphasis on leadership development for senior roles in banking and finance. Semester I includes central banking and monetary policy, the law relating to banking and the practice of banking, and credit management. Semester II covers compliance and regulations, risk management and IS security, and international trade and finance. Students also pick one optional subject per semester, from topics such as strategic leadership, corporate governance and ethics, advanced quantitative techniques, and financial management and treasury operations. IBSL states that holders of the qualification may join the IBSL Alumni and use the professional title Associate of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (AIB). It also says the HDBF completes the second year of the planned Degree in Banking and Finance, subject to conditions; that degree is described as planned, not yet offered.