MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY EXEMPTIONS

We are delighted that Macquarie University is an ACT Accredited University. As a student on the Masters of Applied Finance (MAppFin) you can take advantage of the exemptions you will have earned through your university studies to gain the ACT’s internationally recognised professional accreditation.

If you have any questions, contact us at accreditation@treasurers.org or on +44 (0) 207 847 2527.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU

Completing your Masters of Applied Finance degree means that you are exempt from the Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals.

Depending on the modules you have studied, you may also be exempt from the Certificate in Treasury.

Depending on the modules you have studied, you may also be exempt from units one, two and three of the Diploma in Treasury Management

Option 1: Exemption from the Certificate in Treasury and dual award

MAppFin graduates who have completed the units Debt Capital Markets (DCM) and Corporate Treasury Management (CTM) can take up the award of the Certificate in Treasury.

You will receive an exemption, receive a digital certificate and you will be able to stipulate you have the Certificate in Treasury on your CV.

You do not need to sit an assessment to gain this exemption as your university studies have been mapped to the Certificate in Treasury syllabus.

 

Option 2: Partial exemption from the Diploma in Treasury Management

MAppFin graduates who have successfully completed the optional modules Corporate Treasury Management, Debt Capital Markets and the compulsory Professional Practice unit, receive exemption for the following Diploma in Treasury Management units:

  • Unit 1: Corporate Finance for Treasury
  • Unit 2: Risk Management for Treasury
  • Unit 3: The Treasury Manager

You would therefore only need to complete one unit to gain the Diploma in Treasury Management. Once the Diploma in Treasury Management has been completed you can apply to become an Associate Member of the ACT.

 

BUY YOUR EXEMPTIONS
To start, buy your exemptions.

When you are ready to buy your exemptions, you will be asked to create an ACT Learning account if you haven’t already got one.

Have your credit / debit card details to hand; you will be required to make online payment through WorldPay. Upon submission, you will receive an automated summary email.

You will be required to upload evidence of your prior learning in the form of a certificate and transcript with the year you qualified clearly visible.

Your booking will be processed within five working days. 

FEES

Certificate in Treasury Exemption fee per unit: *

GBP 210

Diploma in Treasury Management Exemption fee per unit: *

GBP 350

* Fees are subject to local VAT rate where applicable

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NEXT STEPS - LEARNING MATERIALS AND STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

⬤ LEARNING MATERIALS

Your next step is to buy the learning materials for the unit or units that you are not exempt from on the Diploma in Treasury Management

All the units of the Diploma in  are delivered online through the ACT Learning study site. Because they are accessible online, you can start your studies any time. 

Online learning materials include:

  • Study guides that take you through the learning step-by-step
  • Study guides that can also be downloaded, if you prefer to learn offline
  • Webinars that explain certain concepts in more detail 
  • Podcasts that allow you to learn on the go
  • Practice progress tests 
  • Practice exams

⬤ STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

When booking onto the Certificate in Treasury you will need to become a student member of the ACT. Your student membership is valid for the duration of your learning licence, or until you pass your full qualification, whichever is soonest.

Student membership gives you access to lots of great things:

  • Membership of the only chartered professional body in treasury
  • Access to the latest financial thinking through The Treasurer magazine, policy and technical support, blogs and newsletters
  • Your exemption and membership information to add to your CV, making you more marketable to employers
  • A global network to support you throughout your career journey
  • Access to thought-leaders of the profession through blogs, webinars and events
  • Tailored treasury career information through the Career Hub
  • Access to experienced mentors to help you get the best out of your financial career

Remember to take advantage of these membership benefits - they really help make your introduction into treasury a fuller experience and will ensure you make valuable contacts which can impact your career, especially if you’re just starting out! When you have successfully completed the certificate, you will be eligible to use the designatory letters. These are the internationally recognised letters that go after your name that recruiters and employers look out for as they show you are a very credible candidate. You can find out more about ACT membership here.

BUY YOUR LEARNING MATERIALS AND STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
You can book your learning for any of the units of the Diploma in Treasury Management that you are not exempt from.

Students and graduates, of the approved accrediated programme are eligible to receive a 10% discount off the course fee for ACT qualifications and a 50% discount off their Student membership.

When booking please enter discount code MQ10 for the course fee discount and MQ50 to apply the Student membership discount.

When you are ready to book, you will be asked to create an ACT Learning account if you haven’t already got one.

Have your credit / debit card details to hand; you will be required to make online payment through WorldPay. Upon submission, you will receive an automated summary email.

A student membership fee is payable on booking. Your student membership is valid for the duration of your learning licence, or until you pass your full qualification, whichever is soonest.

Your booking will be processed within five working days. 

FEES

Online course fee per unit: *

GBP 745

Student membership fee: *

GBP 224

* Fees are subject to local VAT rate where applicable

Buy qualification

 

NEXT STEPS - ASSESSMENT

Whilst you are studying it’s up to you to decide when you are ready to opt in and take your assessment. There a two assessment windows for the Diploma in Treasury Management each year for you to choose from.

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For the Diploma in Treasury Management there is one online exam per unit for units 1 and 2. Each exam is taken online and is remotely invigilated. Each exam is three hours in duration. Unit three and the optional units - 4a and 4b - are assessed by written assignments submitted online.

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BUY YOUR ASSESSMENT
Once you have decided on an assessment window that will work for you and you feel ready to sit the exam/s for the unit/s you need to take, you can book your online assessment session.

When you buy, you will need to log in to your ACT Learning account. If you have not got one, you will be prompted to create one.

Have your credit / debit card details to hand; you will be required to make online payment through WorldPay. Upon submission, you will receive an automated summary email.

Your booking will be processed within five working days.

Make sure you familiarise yourself with all the technical assessment information in advance so that you will be ready and set up on the actual day.

Assessment fee per unit: *

GBP 350

* Fees are subject to local VAT rate where applicable

Buy assessment

 

ACT qualifications broaden your knowledge base, increase your technical expertise and encourage you to consider the broader strategic picture - all of which makes for a more well-rounded and employable individual.
Rachel Pether, Assistant Manager, Financial Risk, Group Treasury, Mubadala GE