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 AIMS

This syllabus aims to:

1. promote an awareness of the international importance of the financial services industry;

2. create awareness of the impact of financial service policies on the Caribbean;

3. help students understand the impact of globalisation and the global financial industry on the
Caribbean;

4. help students understand the value of the customers and information systems in the offshore
financial services industry;

5. develop the capacity for critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, leadership and
management, positive cooperative behaviours, emotional intelligence, entrepreneurial skills
and technological competence through authentic learning experiences; and,

6. integrate information, communication and technology (ICT) tools and skills.

 SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO BE ASSESSED

The skills and abilities that students are expected to develop on completion of this syllabus have been
grouped under three headings:

1. Knowledge and Understanding (K&U);

2. Interpretation and Application (I&A); and,

3. Analysis and Evaluation (A&E).

Knowledge and Understanding

The ability to:

(a) define the terms, concepts and principles in financial services and portfolio management and
investment; and,

(b) demonstrate knowledge and understanding of facts, terms, concepts, conventions, theories
and techniques commonly applied to or used as part of business behaviour and practices in
the financial services sector.

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