This program is appropriate for all people in banking, financial institutions and loan societies.

To graduate the Associate Diploma in Banking, candidates must gain a pass, cross credit or exemption for each of the following modules.

Module  D1  Fundamentals of Banking	10 points
Module  D3  Business Calculations	5 points
Module  D4  Business Communications	10 points
Module  D5  Essential Business Law	15 points
Module  D6  Accounting	10 points
Module  D7  Introduction to Economics	10 points
Module  D8  Lending and Securities	10 points
Module  D9  International Business	10 points
Module  D11  FM1 Leadership	10 points
Module  D12  FM2 Management Best Practice	10 points

Total points required – 95.

ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS

The program is appropriate for all people in administrative, supervisory, commercial and industrial management. 

To graduate the Associate Diploma in Business, candidates must gain a pass, cross credit or exemption in the following compulsory modules:
 
 

Module  D2  Business Basics	5 Points
Module  D3  Business Calculations	5 Points
Module  D4  Business Communications	10 Points
Module  D5  Essential Business Law	5 Points
Module  D6  Accounting	15 Points
Module  D10  Introduction to Supervision	5 Points
Module  D12  FM2 Management Best Practice	10 Points

And a sufficient number of elective Associate Diploma modules to aggregate 80 points.

ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA MODULES

Any of the Associate Diploma modules may be taken singularly to meet individual training and development needs.

DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS

To graduate Diploma in Business, candidates must have gained either the Associate Diploma in Banking or the Associate Diploma in Business, have passed both Fundamentals of Banking and Business Basics and a sufficient number of Diploma modules to aggregate 110 points.

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT (ACM)

The Advanced Certificate in Management is based on the eleven ‘Frontline Management’ units developed by the Australian National Training Association (ANTA). IBBM has obtained copyright permission from ANTA to use the Frontline Management material to enhance management competence in PNG. The 3 Modules that lead to the AMC are

Module D11   Leadership              10 Points
Module D12   Management Best Practice           10 Points
Module D21   Change and development     5 Points 
Total points required - 25 
 

DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT

Module D2    Business Basics        5 Points
Module D5    Business Law      5 Points
Module D13   Marketing, Sales and Customer Service     5 Points
Module D14   Human Resource Management      5 Points
Module D15   Finance for Managers                 5 Points
Module D16   Strategic Planning                         5 Points
Module D18   Managing Projects                 5 Points
Module D20   Managing the IT Environment               5 Points 
 
Total Points required - 65

CERTIFICATE IN MICROFINANCE PRACTICE

The ‘Certificate in Microfinance Practice’ is awarded on satisfactory completion of the following microfinance courses and passing the prescribed examination. The pass mark is 60%.

Course MF1   Fundamentals of Microfinance 
Course MF2   Principles of Accounting
Course MF3   Microfinance Delinquency Management
Course MF4   Microfinance Financial Management
Course MF5   Introduction to MIS for MFIs
Course MF6   Microfinance Management Skills
 
The Certificate in Microfinance Practice counts 30 Points towards the Diploma in Business.

1. Entry Requirement

The Institute provides opportunity for people of all educational backgrounds to obtain professional qualification or gain knowledge and skills in areas relevant to their employment.  Consequently there are no educational prerequisites for entry to any course.

2. Assessment

The pass mark for each module is 60%, based on assignments and examination.
 70% of available marks for a subject achieves a pass with Credit
 80% achieves a pass with Distinction
 90% achieves a pass with High Distinction.

To gain
The Associate Diploma in Banking (with Distinction) or 
The Associate Diploma in Business (with Distinction) or
The Diploma in Business (with Distinction)
graduates must gain 7 or more subjects with Distinction or High Distinction and an aggregate average mark of not less than 85%.

Graduation is conferred twice per year at formal ceremonies at ToRobert Centre.

3. Credits and Exemptions

3.1 Credits

An Upper Pass, or higher grade, in a comparable subject, gained in a Diploma or Degree course of study through a recognised University or Professional Institution may permit a ‘Credit’ towards gaining either Associate Diplomas.

Application for Credit is to be made to the Manager Training and Educational Services - PNG Institute of Banking and Business Management Inc. in the prescribed format, supported by original documentation authenticating subjects passed.

3.2 Exemptions

Exemption from subjects for any Diploma may be obtained by passing a formal examination set by the Institute.  The pass mark of an exemption examination is 70%.
Exemption examinations are normally sat during February and August each year, or by arrangement with the Institute.

4. Sequence Of Study

4.1 The following guidelines are provided to assist in scheduling the sequence of studies in the Associate Diploma in Banking:
a. It is preferable for Fundamentals of Banking to be taken first.
b. Business Calculations is a prerequisite of Accounting.
c. Business Law and Accounting are prerequisites for Lending & Securities.
d. Business Communications is a prerequisite for Management 1.
e. Management I is a prerequisite for Management 2.

4.2 The following guidelines are provided to assist in scheduling the sequence of studies for Associate Diploma of Business Management:

a. Business Calculations is a prerequisite of Accounting.
b. Business Communications is a prerequisite for Management I.
c. Management I, or Introduction to Supervision, is a prerequisite for Management 2.

5. Frequency Of Modules

All modules are offered between two to four times each year according to demand.  Please refer to Schedule I.

6. Enrolments

Enrolment may be arranged at any time throughout the year but preferably at least 2 weeks before the commencement date of a module.
Approximately 2 weeks before a module is due to start, intending participants will receive details of any pre-course reading and/or assignments.
Intending participants are encouraged to liaise with their Course Coordinator towards preparing themselves for the Module.

Please also refer to the cancellation policy.

7. Fees

The schedule of fees is provided as Schedule II.

Whilst it is most beneficial for participants to study each module ‘in residence’, this is not obligatory.  Residential fees include all costs of the course materials, twin-share accommodation, meals and laundry.  Non residential fees include all costs of the course and materials, lunches and morning and afternoon refreshments.
A 15% discount is available to Associate Corporate Members of the Institute and their staff and if fees are paid in advance for a full Associate Diploma program.
As a ‘Registered School’, the Institute’s training courses at ToRobert Centre are exempt from VAT. 

8. Qualification

Associate Membership of the Institute is conferred upon Associate Diploma graduates who have three years of banking or business experience.

Graduates who achieve the Associate Diploma in Banking with Distinction are eligible to proceed to the Massey University Postgraduate Diploma in Banking and MBA.