Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
This course is endorsed by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Upon completion, students receive the Foundation Chartered Manager status.
About this course
Why This Course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance is a CMI-endorsed Level 7 qualification built for finance professionals, accountants, and financial managers who are ready to operate at a strategic and executive level.
Delivered entirely online and fully self-paced, this programme allows you to develop advanced financial leadership capability without stepping away from your current role or disrupting the financial cycles your organisation depends on.
You will study six rigorous modules covering the full scope of senior financial practice: global finance strategy, strategic financial management, auditing, corporate governance and ethics, corporate reporting, and financial analysis.
The curriculum connects advanced financial theory directly to organisational decision-making, equipping you with the analytical tools and strategic judgement that senior finance roles demand.
On completion, you hold a globally recognised 120-credit postgraduate qualification, Foundation Chartered Manager status through CMI, and a pathway to a relevant master's degree at a UK partner university.
Programme Modules
What You'll Study
Study the disciplines that matter most, from finance and marketing to leadership, operations, and sustainability, all connected directly to your working life.
Inside the programme
Your Learning Journey
Key learning outcomes
This qualification builds the kind of financial leadership that boards, audit committees, and executive teams depend on.
You will graduate with a CMI-endorsed Level 7 diploma worth 120 postgraduate credits and Foundation Chartered Manager status through CMI, a professional designation that signals credible, executive-level management capability to employers across every sector and geography.
Beyond the credential, you will have developed the strategic financial intelligence, ethical judgement, and analytical rigour that distinguish senior finance leaders from technical specialists. You will be equipped to lead financial transformation, navigate complex regulatory environments, assess corporate health, manage investment portfolios, and make evidence-based decisions that create lasting organisational value.
Your completed diploma also opens a pathway to a relevant master's degree at a UK partner university, keeping your longer-term academic progression within reach.
Check Your Eligibility
Entry Requirements
This programme is designed for motivated people who are ready to invest in their future. Here is what we look for.
If you have formal qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification, plus a minimum age of 22.
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is a standard regulatory requirement for postgraduate study. If you have studied or worked in English, our admissions team will be able to assess and map your prior experience against the required standard.
Or
If you do not have formal qualifications:
- A minimum of five years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or a related management role, plus a minimum age of 22.
- The same English language and age requirements apply.
Accreditations and Memberships
Our Recognitions
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
London Institute of Business & Technology is a member of the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA)
London Institute of Business & Technology is a full member of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).
Fees & Payment
Regionalised Pricing and Flexible Payment Plans
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Tier 1
£2,880
Application feeFree
Pay in full (5% off)£2,736
6 Instalments£480 × 6
Awarding Body
Why choose the London Institute of Business and Technology
The London Institute of Business and Technology (LIBT) is a British institution committed to making world-class professional education accessible to working adults everywhere. We deliver career-focused, industry-aligned qualifications to learners in more than 70 countries, combining rigorous academic standards with the flexibility that busy professionals need to advance their careers without pausing them.
Quality and standards
LIBT is a full member of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), the UK's independent body responsible for safeguarding standards and improving the quality of higher education. Through this membership, LIBT benchmarks and references its provision against the UK Quality Code and the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ), the national reference points for academic standards in UK higher education. LIBT's own diplomas are referenced to the corresponding FHEQ level and are designed as preparation for progression to partner-university degrees.
Professional accreditations and endorsements
LIBT works with some of the UK's most respected professional bodies:
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredits a range of LIBT programmes, recognising them as meeting CMI's standards for management and leadership education. Graduates of a CMI-accredited LIBT programme may be eligible to apply for Chartered Manager status, one of the most respected professional designations in management. This Undergraduate Diploma in Business Management is recognised by CMI, giving students access to CMI membership and resources during their studies.
The Association for Project Management (APM) has recognised LIBT's Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management under its Pathway 2 Recognised Assessment for the Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) designation.
University partnerships
Our qualifications are designed as direct pathways to university degrees. On completing an LIBT diploma, graduates may gain advanced entry to the final taught stage or dissertation of a master's, bachelor's, or doctoral degree at one of our partner universities, without repeating what they have already studied.
LIBT's current university partners include:
University of London — Global MBA and specialist MBA pathways in Accountancy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, Health, Law, and Leadership
Coventry University — Global Business MBA, MSc in Business and Organisational Psychology, MSc in International Project Management, MA in Education, and BA (Hons) in Business Management and Leadership
University of Lancashire (formerly UCLan) — LLB (Hons) Law, MSc in Finance and Management, and BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security and Networking
University of Portsmouth — MSc in Security and Risk (work-based, for military personnel)
University of Essex — BA (Hons) in Business and Management
University of Wolverhampton — International MBA
Acacia University (USA) — Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), advanced entry. Acacia University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), which is recognised by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
These articulation agreements are based on each university's independent review of LIBT's learning programmes and outcomes, confirming that LIBT graduates arrive academically prepared for degree-level progression.
Our commitment
LIBT believes that a demanding professional life should never be a barrier to academic achievement. Every programme we offer is built to a high standard of academic rigour, delivered with the flexibility working professionals require, and recognised by the universities and professional bodies that matter most to employers worldwide.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I study this diploma while working full time in a finance role?
Yes, and it is structured precisely for that. The programme is 100% online and fully self-paced, so you study when your schedule allows, including around audit seasons, reporting deadlines, and financial year-end periods. There are no examinations. Assessment is through written assignments that you can anchor to your current organisation, making your academic work directly relevant to the financial challenges you face every day.
Do I need a degree to apply?
Not necessarily. If you do not hold a bachelor's degree, you may still qualify through our professional entry pathway, provided you have at least five years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or a related management role. Our admissions team will review your professional background and confirm your eligibility before you apply.
What does CMI endorsement mean for this programme?
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is the UK's leading professional body for managers and leaders. CMI endorsement confirms this programme meets its recognised standards for management education. Upon completion, you will receive Foundation Chartered Manager status through CMI, a professional designation that complements your financial expertise and strengthens your profile with employers and boards across all sectors globally.
Can I progress to a master's degree after completing this diploma?
Yes. This 120-credit Level 7 qualification is widely recognised and positions you well for master's-level progression. Our academic support team will work with you to identify a suitable top-up pathway and guide you through the options at partner institutions, helping you build on your diploma credits to earn a full UK master's degree efficiently.
Can I complete this diploma faster than 12 months?
Yes. The programme is fully self-paced, so you can progress as quickly as your professional commitments allow. Learners with prior postgraduate qualifications or substantial relevant experience in accounting and finance may also be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), which can reduce the number of modules required and shorten your overall completion time considerably.
What support is available once I enrol?
You will have 24-hour access to on-demand tutoring at no additional cost. Tutors are reachable via email, phone, or video call. Your learning platform provides continuous access to recorded lectures, course materials, and optional supplementary resources. If professional or personal circumstances require you to pause your studies, our student support team can arrange a formal deferral with no loss of completed credits.