Exemptions Policy for Banking Academy Route
| QUALIFICATIONS | EXEMPTION OFFER |
| A. SECOND DEGREE | |
| PhD. /Masters in Banking and Finance | Exemption from entire Level 1 and subject for subject in Level 2 |
| PhD/Masters in Business-Related Degree | Exemption for subject for subject in Levels 1 & 2 |
| PhD/Masters in Non-Business related with no First-Degree with Business Background | No exemption |
| PhD/master’s Non -Business Related but First Degree in Banking and Finance | Exemption from entire Level 1 and subject for subject in Level 2
|
| PhD/ Masters: Non -Business Related but First Degree in Business Related Course | Subject for subject in Levels 1 and 2 |
| B. FIRST DEGREE | |
| Banking and Finance | Exemption from entire Level1 and subject for subject in Level 2 |
| Other
Business-Related Degree |
Subject for subject in Levels 1 and 2 |
| Non -Business
Related Degree |
No exemption |
| C. HND HOLDERS/TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY DEGREE | |
| Banking and finance | Exemption from entire Level 1 and subject for subject in Level 2 |
| Other
Business-Related Courses |
Subject for subject in Level1 and 2 |
|
Non- Business-Related Courses |
No Exemption |
| Business Related
Professional courses |
Subject for subject in Levels 1, 2 and 3 |
| Non-Business-Related
Professional courses |
Subject for subject in Level 1, 2 and 3 |
NB:
- Mandatory Level 4: All candidates must complete Level 4 of the programme. There are no exemptions.
- Level 3 Exemptions: Only candidates with professional qualifications in relevant fields may be eligible for exemptions from Level 3 papers.
- Transcript-Based Exemptions: Exemptions are granted solely based on courses listed on the applicant’s academic transcript.
- Core Banking Exemptions: Professional certifications are required for exemptions in core banking courses at Levels 2 and 3.