Examination Structure and Conducts
- The professional course of Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana is made up of four levels.
Level 1
1.1 Principles of Banking Law
1.2 Introduction to Accounting
1.3 Economics in Banking
1.4 Elements of Banking
1.5 Principles of Management
Level 2
2.1 Law Relating to Banking
2.2 Management Practices
2.3 Customer Service – Marketing & the Competitive Environment
2.4 The Monetary & Financial System
2.5 Quantitative Methods for Decision Making
Level 3
3.1 Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis
3.2 Bank Strategic Information Management
3.3 International Trade Finance
3.4 Credit Management-Lending
3.5 Banking Operation-Regulation, Market Practice & Treasury Management
3.6 Practice of Banking-Law & Practice
LEVEL 4 (Optional Level)
(Candidates Are To Choose Any Option of Their Choice)
8th Graduation Programme
Option 1
Retail Banking (Commercial)
4.11 Strategic Marketing Management
4.12 Marketing of Financial Services
4.13 Microfinance & Rural Banking
Option 2
Mortgage Finance
4.11 Strategic Marketing Management
4.22 Mortgage Law & Practice
4.23 Insurance
Option 3
Executor and Trustee Business
4.11 Strategic Marketing Management
4.32 Administration of Trust
4.33 Taxation
Option 4
Corporate & International Finance
4.11 Strategic Marketing Management
4.42 Corporate Banking – Law & Practice
4.43 Multinational Corporate Banking- Finance & Investment
Option 5
Corporate Governance and Risk Management
4.11 Strategic Marketing Management
4.52 Risk Management
4.53 Corporate Governance
- Examinations are held twice a year, April, and October. There is no order for the selection of courses for examination registration; candidates are however expected to complete one level or at least be left with one subject before proceeding to the next level.