Executive Banker
a. Examination Format
For each module:
Question Format
Multiple-choice questions
No. of Questions
60
Examination Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Passing Mark
60%
Examination Delivery
Closed book. Online examination.
b. Grade Bands
Results will be expressed in the following grade bands:
| Grade Band | Marks (%) |
|---|---|
| Distinction | 90 and above |
| Pass with Credit | 80 – 89 |
| Pass | 60 – 79 |
| Fail | 59 and below |
c. Time Limit
All candidates must complete the Executive Banker qualification within three years of enrolment, failing which any module passes gained will be nullified.
d. Award Requirements
Upon completing the required modules within the stipulated time limit, candidates will be awarded the Executive Banker qualification, following which they may progress to Chartered Banker Level 2 (Professional Banker).
Professional Banker
a. Examination Format
Question Format
Independent and case-based multiple-choice questions
No. of Questions
Part 1: 60 questions (1 mark for each question)
Part 2: 20 questions (2–4 caselets)
(2 marks for each question)
Examination Duration
3 hours
Passing Mark
60% of the total mark allocation
Part 1: 60%; Part 2: 40%
Examination Delivery
Closed book. Online examination. Paper-based examination: PB4 and PB7.
b. Grade Bands
Results will be expressed in the following grade bands:
| Grade Band | Marks (%) |
|---|---|
| Distinction | 80 and above |
| Pass | 60 – 79 |
| Fail | 59 and below |
c. Time Limit
Candidates must complete the Professional Banker qualification within three years of enrolment, failing which any module passes gained will be nullified.
d. Award Requirements
Upon completing the required modules within the stipulated time limit, candidates will be awarded the Professional Banker qualification, following which they may progress to Chartered Banker Level 3 (Chartered Banker).
Chartered Banker
a. Assessment Structure
Each module is assessed through an assignment and an examination
Guidelines for the assignment component are included in the study guide, which is available to candidates on the student portal.
b. Examination Format
For each module:
Question Format
Online examination using free response questions such as essays and case studies.
Examination Duration
3 hours 15 minutes
Passing Mark
- The overall module passing mark is 55%.
- The assignment is worth 30% of the assessment marks and the examination is worth 70% of the assessment marks.
- A minimum score of 50% is required to pass the examination.
- Candidates must pass the examination to pass the module.
Examination Delivery
Closed book. Online examination.
c. Grade Bands
Results will be expressed in the following grade bands:
| Grade Band | Marks (%) |
|---|---|
| Distinction | Combined assignment and examination marks of 80 or above |
| Pass | Combined assignment and examination marks of 55 – 79 |
| Fail |
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d. Time Limit
All students must complete the Chartered Banker qualification within five years of enrolment, failing which any module passes gained will be nullified.
e. Award Requirements
Upon completing one compulsory module and two elective modules within the stipulated time limit, candidates will be awarded the Chartered Banker qualification.
