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Tuition fee
900 EUR / full
900 EUR / full
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Tuition fee
900 EUR / full
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Duration
6 months
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6 months
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Taught in
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About

Through the Certified Expert in Microfinance course from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management you will also explore responsible finance, client protection, and the growing role of digitalisation and fintech in expanding access to financial services.

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Overview

Throughout the  Certified Expert in Microfinance course from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management you'll gain in-depth insights into microcredit and lending methodologies, microsavings, and microinsurance, while developing practical skills in risk management, performance monitoring, and financial analysis of microfinance institutions (MFIs).

Key facts:

  • The CEMF course provides a detailed introduction into the topic of microfinance. 

  • It not only presents international trends and best practices with respect to microcredits, microsavings and microinsurance, but also dwells into the challenges and complexity of managing a microfinance institution. 

  • Most MFIs operate in an increasingly competitive environment that is quickly changing (e.g. through mobile banking), where both social and financial performance need to be closely monitored to correctly influence management decisions. 

  • Participants will thus learn how to cope with the specific challenges that microfinance institutions face today.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • From Microfinance to Financial Inclusion
  • Financial and non-financial services demanded by the poor
  • Microcredit lending methodologies
  • Managing Microcredit
  • Financial, Social and Environmental Management for MFIs
  • Risk Management
  • Management of MFIs: beyond finance and impact

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 6 months
    • Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • Late registration for the March intake is available until 31 March.

Language

English, French

Credits

3 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • Frankfurt am Main, Germany

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • The programme is suitable for both experienced practitioners and those new to microfinance who are looking for a structured, practice-oriented introduction. 

  • Prior experience in microfinance is beneficial but not required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    900 EUR / full
    900 EUR / full
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    900 EUR / full
    900 EUR / full

Additional Details

  • Early Bird discount for registrations by July: 700 EUR 

Funding

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