Bircham International University
www.biumena.net
www.bircham.edu
BIU MENA Delegation is the official exclusive
representative of Bircham International University in the Middle East and North
Africa region. Our delegation covers the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
With more than a quarter of a century experience in the educational field, the
BIU MENA Staff delegate are diligently working to supply BIU students with the
best educational solution and support to make them achieve their career goals
faster and better
Bircham International University was conceived as a private, self-governing
institution committed to providing higher education for the 21st century.
Established in Europe by some of the most recognized educators, BIU offers a
revolutionary distance learning program intended to fulfill the needs of the
professional student.
From the inception of BIU in 1992, BIU Academic Board has worked hard to
integrate a variety of methodologies. We have new disciplines and cultures. We
have also tried to assimilate the core features of educational systems. This
will present our institution as one that accommodates the demands of each
culture and language, without losing sight of its essential international
character. Doctors from all countries have joined BIU Academic Board.
BIU today is recognized or is a member of more than 10 international and reputable organizations from the European Union and the U.S.A.
And we keep going...
University Degrees
Bachelor's Degree
The B.B.A., B.A. and B.S. degrees
Provide students with comprehensive knowledge in a specific field of study, or major. Students acquire a full understanding of all subjects that are to be related to their major. The course curricula are entirely based on published textbook material and adjusted to the student's personal goals. The final exam consists of several 20 to 35 pages reports based on each of the textbooks listed in the program.
* 1,300 to 1,500 hours of study.
* 130 to 150 academic credits.
* Duration: 1 to 3 years.
* 100% based on textbooks.
- Admission is open for adults of Over 23 years of age.- Minimum transfer of 45 credits from previous education and/or professional experience to be accounted as equivalents of general education requirements.
Single payment of US$ 4,000
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Down payment of US$ 1,350
+ 12 payments of 270 $/month
Down payment of US$ 1,350
+ 6 payments of US$ 480
Master /MBA
The Master's degree program provides students with a specialized training in a field of study, or major. Students acquire practical knowledge and specific skills in courses related directly to the student's concentration. The specialized and practical training that BIU offers through the Master's program has become almost compulsory at the workplace. This is the reason why alternative education programs enjoy so much popularity in the corporate world. The course curricula are based on published textbook material and a research project. The final exam consists of several 20 to 35 pages reports based on each of the textbooks listed in the program. In addition, the Master's candidate has to submit a 50 page project paper.
* 700 hours of study (70 credits)
* Above a Bachelor's program.
* Duration: 6 to 12 months.
* 70% textbooks + 30% Project.
- Adults of over 25 years of age.- Minimum transfer of 21 credits from previous education. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Single payment of US$ 4,500
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Down payment of US$ 1,500
+ 12 payments of 300 $/month
Down payment of US$ 1,500
+ 6 payments of US$ 545
Doctorate/ Ph.D.
The doctorate program offers students the highest level of specialization in any discipline. Students acquire highly specialized knowledge and full command of specific skills that they will apply and develop in arguing and defending their culminating work: the doctoral thesis. Most of the credits earned at the doctorate level come from the thesis itself. The final requirement consists in submitting a 70 page thesis paper for review and evaluation by BIU authorities. Several 20 to 35 pages reports based on textbooks listed in the program may also be required. In some cases, previously published material can be counted towards the degree.
* 700 hours of study (70 credits)
* Above a Master’s program.
* Duration: 6 to 12 months.
* 30% textbooks + 70% Project.
Admission requirements:
Admission requirements: Requisites de Admission - Ph.D.:
- Adults of over 27 years of age. - Minimum transfer of 21 credits from previous education.
- Master's degree or equivalent.
Single payment of US$ 5,000
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Down payment of US$ 1,670
+ 12 payments of 330 $/month
Down payment of US$ 1,670
+ 6 payments of US$ 600
The Institute of Financial Consultants (IFC) - USA
The Institute of Financial Consultants (IFC) is an international professional organization with a worldwide membership.
The Institute is registered with the National Certification Commission, USA
IFC offers an educational program leading to the designation of Certified Financial Consultant (CFC) issued to qualified graduates. The Institute is multidisciplinary, drawing its members from the related but separate fields of accountancy, insurance, law, funds management, tax and pensions. The Institute is forging a "new" profession that adopts the best features from these related professions and encourages the development of members' qualifications as financial consultants on the basis of their current professional qualifications.
Financial consultants provide advice to clients in a wide variety of situations from the financial planner advising individual clients on investments to those working as corporate financial officer, portfolio manager, security analyst and investment banker in organizations as diverse as brokerage firms, mutual funds, banks, trust companies, corporate finance departments, insurance companies and other financial management firms.
IFC aims to ensure its members provide competent, ethical and objective financial advice. This is to the advantage of clients and employers, the profession and individual members of the Institute.
The Institute accepts as members individuals who have a minimum of one year of experience in financial management. Members are entitled to use the designation MIFC (Member, Institute of Financial Consultants)
Members who successfully complete the Institute's educational program and acquire three years of experience in financial management are granted the right to use the internationally respected designation CFC (Certified Financial Consultant).
The Institute issues a Certificate of Certified Financial Consultant to members who complete all the requirements.
The CFC contains from main four parts which are:
Analyzing Financial Performance
Association of Financial
Planner - UK
The Association of Financial Planners is a professional body for those committed to the development of the multidisciplinary profession of financial planning.
Its mission is to develop and promote the profession of financial planning to the public and to those people involved in providing advice and guidance to their clients, in order to most effectively fulfill every client’s financial and life style objectives.
The Association of Financial Planning was established to promote the profession and principal of Financial Planning. Members and Fellows of the Association are entitled to use the designator letters MAFP and FAFP.
The financial planner's area of expertise is in analyzing clients' objectives and applying a comprehensive approach, in prudently preparing financial plans rather than in promote financial products.
In carrying out this task, one financial planner may be more knowledgeable in a part field than another and therefore recognizes the need to consult planners competent in other disciplines as well as members of other professions.
What is Financial Planning?
Financial planning is a professional service for individuals, their families and their businesses who need objective assistance in organizing their financial affairs to achieve their objectives.
A Financial Planner strives to help his or her clients define, review and attain their financial objectives, with less risk and cost than if they attempted it themselves. Typically the Financial Planner will follow the Financial Planning Process.
A typical Financial Plan will analyze the client goals and objectives and make specific recommendations on some or, often, all of the following:
A Financial Planner, aware of the way changes in one area will effect others, the overall needs of his or her client. This comprehensive approach enables the planner and client to create a workable financial plan, always with the client's needs uppermost. The complexity of such a task calls for very broad knowledge and resources on the planner's part and a personal on going client relationship to modify the plan as changing circumstances demand.
Membership and Educational Program :
To satisfy the educational component prospective member needs to submit a maximum 15,000 word dissertation or a consulting project on an approved topic. On completion of the education program a certificate in Financial Planning will be awarded.
Applicants for Membership must also satisfy the following requirements:
- Demonstrate comprehension of the day-to-day application of the principles of the financial planning profession.
- Have three years of financial planning practice experience.
- Agree to abide by the AFP Code of Ethics
Demonstrate knowledge of the core areas of the financial planning profession through the attainment of an acceptable professional designation.
Chartered Association of Business
Administrators (CABA)
Chartered Association of Business Administrators (CABA) is a not-for-profit professional body chartered federally under Letters Patent granted by the Government of Canada.
The Association is of the opinion that the success of the New Economy requires much more than simply responding to market demand. Accelerating change, the information revolution, globalization, intensified competition, rapid commoditization of services and compressed strategy life cycles have all created a new business environment with unprecedented challenges. Businesses today increasingly require professionals who can integrate knowledge from multiple sources to address strategic business issues and help create new innovation-driven business models. This innovation imperative presents unique opportunities for high-level professionals who can add new value in a global, knowledge-based economy. With this end in view the Association has developed :-
1. CBA (Chartered Business Administrator) Certification
The academic requirement is Graduate Certificate in Management. Certificate programe consists of four papers and they are:
Business Information Management
Strategic Business Planning & Development
Organizational Management
Business Strategy
Three years experience in Business Administration is required.
2. CBC (Chartered Business Consultant) Certification
The academic requirement is Graduate Certificate in Business Administration. The Certificate program consists of four papers and they are:
Business Information Management
Business Analysis
Business Strategy
Strategic Business Planning & Development
Three years experience in Business Consultancy is required.
3. CH.M.C (Chartered Marketing Consultant) Certification
The academic requirement is Graduate Certificate in Marketing Management. The certificate program consists of four papers and they are: -
Marketing Research & Information
Marketing Planning
Marketing Communication
Marketing Management in Practice
The experience requirements are three years in Marketing Administration, Management, Academic or Consultancy.
4. Chartered Project Management Consultant (Ch.PMC)
The certification program consists of:-
Introduction to Project Management
Project Integration and Scope Management
Project Time and Cost Management
Project Quality Management
Project Communications and Human Resource Management
Project Risk Management
Project Procurement
Advance Project Management Topics
5. Chartered Human Resource Management Consultant (Ch.HRC)
The certification program consists of:-
Human Behavior in an Organization
Strategic Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management آ– (Project)
Managing Organizational Change
Compensation Management
6. Post Certification Specialist Certificates
These certificates are available on a distance-learning basis.
7. Certificate in International Business
The Certificate in International Business is designed to provide students with an understanding of the social, cultural, economic, and political environments that affect the conduct of global business.
Module 1 - International Marketing Strategy
Module 2 - Global Financial Markets
Module 3 - Global Business
8. Certificate in Business Practice
This certificate is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to work effectively within business organisations and to enable an understnading of the business environment.
Module 1 - Business Environment
Module 2 - Business Communication
Module 3 - Accounting for Business
Module 4 - Business Management
9. Diploma in Business Practice
The Diploma in Business Practice builds upon the underpinning principles of the Certificate in Business Practice, by developing an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the three module, which are essential to successful business organizations,
Module 1 - Marketing
Module 2 - Business Finance
Module 3 - Business Strategy and Planning
Members
Members who successfully complete the Association's educational program and acquire three years of experience in business management are granted the right to use the designation CBA (Chartered Business Admininistrator). The Association issues a certificate of Chartered Business Administrator to members who complete all the requirements.
CABA is committed to the highest professional competence and ethical standards for the business consulting profession. Members of the Association must at all times comply with the content and spirit of the Association's Code of Ethics.
Certificate of Chartered Business Administrators remain the property of the Association and shall be returned on demand. A member may withdraw from the Association at any time by writing to the Association's Board of Directors and returning the Certificate of Chartered Business Administrator.
Canadian School of Finance & Management (CSFM)
Canadian School of Finance & Management is situated in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and offers an innovative distance learning program worldwide.
The School's innovative program is aware of the need for continuous education and that most students are short on time or do not wish to pursue a degree. Distance certificates offer students the chance to concentrate on an area of particular interest without the expense and time commitment on seeking an entire degree. Earning a certificate/diploma may be all that is necessary for career advancement or personal enrichment.
The mission of the school is to be a leading international management development institution, propelled by a commitment to develop action-oriented managers with a global perspective and executive leadership qualities to meet the rapidly changing needs of commerce and industry.
Canadian School of Finance & Management is committed to provide affordable international education and providing a stepping-stone for our graduates to advance to graduate programs of our partner universities at an advanced standing.
Certificates
1. Graduate Certificate in Internal Auditing
2. Graduate Certificate in Management Accounting
3. Graduate Certificate in Financial Management
4. Graduate Diploma in Financial Management
5. Diploma In Corporate Governance
6. Graduate Certificate in Management
7. Graduate Certificate in Finance
8. Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
9. Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
10. Graduate Certificate in Administrative Management
11. Graduate Certificate in Marketing Management
12. Graduate Diploma in Professional Marketing
Examinations
To study for graduate certificate/diploma a candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree or it’s equivalent professional qualification. A copy of the candidate’s diploma, transcripts, or other written proof of completion of a degree/professional qualification program must accompany the candidate’s application. In exceptional circumstances work experience may be substituted for an appropriate degree or professional qualification.
For single subject certification there is no minimum education requirement.
The Institute of Accounting Technicians (IAT)
The IAT is chartered federally under letters patent granted by the federal government of Canada and is a not-for-profit professional body for accounting technicians. Employed in all sectors of the economy, this large strata of individuals makes a significant contribution to the efficiency of any business.
In addition to representing members' interest through advocacy, IAT helps individual develop their skills and provides tools and resources to facilitate career development. IAT also seeks to assist employers improve the productivity and cost effectiveness of Certified Accounting Technicians employees, and contribute to enhancing the efficiency of the broader economic environment.
The following Post-Certification Professional Certificates are available on a distance learning basis:-
1. Certificate in Corporate Governance
2. Certificate in Finance
3. Certificate in Financial Accounting (International Accounting Standards)
4. Certificate in Financial Reporting (International Accounting Standards)
5. Certificate in Financial Reporting
6. Certificate in Business Information Management
7. Certificate in Financial Strategy
Practical Experience - What is Required?
What is it?
Whilst success in the examinations provides evidence of your academic accounting abilities, a period of practical experience is necessary to ensure that you have the necessary hands on skill to apply the knowledge you have gained in a real life setting.
The requirement to complete a period of practical experience therefore needs to be met prior to being awarded Certified Accounting Technician designation.
Where can it be obtained?
The experience can be obtained in a variety of business settings - in industry, or private or public sector companies regardless of their size. Practical experience gained in a self employed situation is also valid.
When can it be completed?
The three-year period of practical experience required to qualify as a Certified Accounting Technician can be undertaken before, after or during the period of study for the examinations.
How is it documented?
Students will be provided with a document for recording the practical experience they undertake. Full information on relevant employment history and accounting experience gained should then be submitted with an application for certification at the end of the relevant period.
Previous qualifications may also entitle you to claim exemption from the practical experience requirement. All these qualifications are evaluated individually.
AT Course Outline
IAT students represent a wide range of backgrounds; from school leavers to those already working in accounts but seeking a formal qualification. The course is available by distance learning worldwide.
Entry routes to IAT are:
School Leaving Certificate. Passes must be obtained in English and at least one subject from mathematics or accountancy. Certificates/Diplomas in accounting, management or business administration. Professional Qualifications or Degrees in any field
Mature Students. Intending students over 21 years of age and experience rather than educational background.
The qualification consists of the following papers:
Accounting I & II
Corporate and Business Law
Taxation
Economics for Business
Financial Information for Management
Financial Analysis
Financial Reporting
Audit and Internal Review
Examinations
There is no restriction to the number of exams you may attempt, allowing you to chose to sit as many or as few papers as you like at each exam session. Papers can be taken in any order to suit your own career or study needs. There is no time limit for exam completion. The exams can be attempted twice a year in June and December.
New Certificates
There is also some new and pioneer certificates will be issued in the near future which are:
- CCA “Certified Cost Accountant”
- CBP " Certified budgeting Professional"
The above two certificates are offered by Institute of Certified Cost and Management Accountants www.iccaus.com
- CSMA “ Certified Stock Market Analyst”
- CPM “Certified Portfolio Manager”
All the above certificates are exclusive represented by Mr. Alaa Saleem in the Middle East area.
Exemptions
Your previous qualifications may entitle you to exemptions from certain examinations. Knowing that each of those certificates are affiliated with some professional bodies to take waiving from courses or subjects like ACCA, CA, CIA and other professional certificates.