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Introduction to the SII Diploma

The Securities & Investment Institute (SII) Diploma is the UK's leading postgraduate finance qualification and covers the areas of securities, investment, compliance, derivatives and operations.

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Aims of the Qualification

The Diploma provides flexibility and choice, enabling candidates to concentrate on areas relevant to their chosen career path. The Diploma is a globally recognised qualification that is available around the world and has no direct academic equivalent. The examinations reflect situations and issues that practitioners will encounter and require students to apply their knowledge to answer case studies, write reports and explain techniques and terms. Completion of the Diploma leads immediately to full membership status, MSI, and is the swiftest route to Fellow of the Institute (FSI).

Candidates choose three modules relating to their primary activities or interests (unless they hold a qualification which entitles them to an exemption, when they select two modules). Each module will provide a high level of knowledge and understanding on the subject together with an ability to use it in a practical manner. Information on the syllabus and examinations for the individual Diploma modules will be found under each subject.

Diploma Results June 2009

Results from the SII Diploma and SII Masters Programme (Wealth Management) are now available. To access individual results please go to the Results page.

Diploma and SII Masters pass rates June 2009

Syllabuses and past exam papers

Bond and Fixed Interest Markets
Financial Derivatives
Fund Management
Global Operations Management
Interpretation of Financial Statements
Investment Analysis
Private Client Investment Advice and Management
Regulation and Compliance

SII CPD Scheme

Studying for SII examinations earns SII members CPD hours under the SII CPD Scheme To find out how many hours are available for taking this qualification, please use our Qualifications & CPD page.


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