University of Malta CERTIFICATE OF FINANCE IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE (COFIT) The Certificate of Finance in International Trade gives you the edge in your financial career and is an opportunity to study and get certified at one of Europe’s most established Universities. Certificate of Finance in International Trade (COFIT) This programme aims to introduce the participant to the world of international trade, logistics, trade supply chain management and trade finance. It will provide a sound framework for those wishing to pursue further study or seeking a career in this field. Career opportunities in international trade continue to grow even during periods of economic downturn and fluctuations in the business cycle; when companies are cutting costs, demand for capable and experienced professionals in this field tends to remain high. Follow this path and become a certified trade finance specialist Programme Objectives The Certificate of Finance in International Trade has been jointly developed by the University of Malta, International Factors Group (IFG) and FIMBank plc in order to meet the demands of the commercial world and offer a platform from which participants can increase their understanding of all aspects of International Trade, Import/Export Business, Logistics and Trade Finance. The principal objective of the programe is to deliver a competitive, industry-focused educational programme that will provide the tools needed to achieve professional development goals in international trade. The emphasis throughout will be on the practical aspect of real life international trade scenarios. The programme objectives are to: Increase the number of competent professionals and practitioners of international trade and trade finance Provide candidates with the competencies required to understand the nature of international trade Enable candidates to acquire the skill and knowledge required to understand the needs of parties engaged in international trade transactions Enable candidates to understand the various trade finance products and services and their use/application in the finance of international trade Guide candidates to attain high ethical and professional standards The programme will not only aim to develop skills in trade and logistics from an international perspective but also to provide the student with the knowledge and understanding of economic, political and financial risk factors which are affecting the world economy. The programme should also appeal to those who may be interested in following a career in commerce, logistics, supply chain management or those wishing to pursue further their academic studies. The IFG week on Commercial Finance (Factoring, Asset Based Lending & Supply Chain Finance) can be taken independently and is ideal for new staff in a factoring bank division or factoring company working at middle to senior level that need to have a more complete view of the industry. Programme Content During this programme, students will learn about the key aspects and developments in international trade, logistics, trade finance and other related topics. By the end of the intensive six week programme, students will be able to understand and evaluate the factors shaping today’s international trading environment. The first university certified programme in Europe. Unique world class faculty combining market experts from 3 leading institutions. This innovative programme will provide a sound framework for those wishing seeking a career in this field or pursuing their academic studies and achieving 35 ECTS credits. This programme emphasizes the practical aspects of real life international trade scenarios, skills that are needed in order to cope with the increasingly complex global trade finance scenarios. Programme Syllabus The topics will include: Introduction and Fundamentals of International Trade Finance International Logistics and Supply Chain Management Import/Export - policy, practice and procedures Aspects of International Trade Law / Maritime Law Role of Trade Institutions Financing International and Domestic Trade Finance and Instruments of Payment The Risks and Challenges of International Trade Selecting the Appropriate Trade Finance System Fundamentals of ICT and a review of Emerging Trends Corporate Governance and Management Ethics Structured Commodity Finance Marketing and Legal issues in International Trade Security, Compliance and Regulation Social Paradigm About the UNIVERSITY The University of Malta (UOM) is one of the oldest in the Mediterranean. It traces its origins to the founding of the Collegium Melitense which was set up through direct papal intervention in 1592. It was run by the Jesuits who were empowered to confer the degrees of Magister Philosophiae and Doctor Divinitatis. The main campus is situated at Msida. The other campus is in Valletta where it is housed in the Old University Building which dates back to the founding of the Collegium Melitense and incorporates the Aula Magna. The Valletta Campus also serves as a prestigious setting for the hosting of international conferences, seminars, short courses and summer schools. The University today has thirteen faculties and a number of interdisciplinary centres and institutes and is looking firmly into the future blending tradition with innovation and developing programmes such as the Certificate in International Trade Finance, an industry-focused educational programme that the market has long demanded. Nowadays there are at present around 11,000 students, including 650 international students, following full-time or part-time degree and diploma courses, many of them run on the modular or credit system. The degree courses are designed to produce highly qualified professionals, with experience of research, who will play key roles in industry, commerce and public affairs in general. For further information about the UOM please visit www.um.edu.mt and for the UOM Department of Banking and FInance please visit www.um.edu.mt/fema/bankingfinance Commercial Finance including Factoring, Forfaiting Asset Based Lending & SCF Understanding Cultural Differences in a Globalized World Human Resources Analysis of Country Risk Hedging Instruments for International Trade Transactions Teaching and Assessment The programme is taught using a variety of methods, including lectures, group learning. To provide additional industry insight, some sessions are delivered by professionals from this sector. Taught modules are assessed by examinations and assignments. The COFIT certificate six module programme is currently available only on campus. Programme Features Six weeks, full time - 3 x 2 weeks visits to Malta (6 Modules) International scope International lecturers, contribution by trade finance specialists and bankers Focus on the Practical aspects – analysis of real life case studies Accredited Certification by the University of Malta – 35 ECTS credits 4 exams (Module 1,2,3,4) and 2 assignments (Module 5,6) Programme Partners - Tri-Party Collaboration The Certificate of Finance in International Trade will be run collaboratively between the University of Malta, the International Factors Group (IFG) and FIMBank plc. About International Factors Group (IFG) International Factors Group (IFG) is the worldwide trade association for the Commercial Finance Industry, active since 1963. IFG is represented in more than 60 countries by more than 150 members and supports Factoring companies, ABL Lenders and Financial Institutions and service providers active in Factoring and Supply Chain Finance. IFG promotes the Commercial Finance Industry, supports the development in new countries and facilitates international business between members through the two-factor cross-border platform. IFG promotes networking and alliances in the industry, represents and informs the industry and is globally recognized as the competence centre for the Commercial Finance Industry. An important part of IFG’s activities is development of best practices and top educational programs. Since 2010 IFG runs the highly successful “IFG Academy”, the only comprehensive programme on all aspects of Commercial Finance leading to a diploma of Factoring Professional. Through the cooperation with the University of Malta and FimBank, the IFG Academy program has been integrated in the Accredited Certificate Programme on International Trade Finance. (It remains possible for students to register only for the IFG week on Commercial Finance). For further information about the IFG please visit www.ifgroup.com About FIMBANK FIMBank plc is an international trade finance specialist with an established reputation as a dynamic and customer-driven provider of trade finance solutions to corporates, banks and individuals worldwide. Through its strong correspondent banking network and international offices located across the globe, FIMBank offers a unique environment in which trade finance opportunities are identified, innovatively structured and successfully executed. Bolstered by a robust shareholding structure, including a long-term partnership with the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC), the FIMBank Group has also successfully made its mark on the international factoring sector by offering a complete portfolio of factoring services and actively pursuing a strategy of establishing factoring joint ventures with prominent institutions in selected emerging markets. This has resulted in the development of an international network of factoring joint ventures. Today FIMBank’s international network includes MENAFactors in Dubai, Egypt Factors in Egypt, Levant Factors in Lebanon, FactorRus in Russia, India Factoring in India, BrasilFactors in Brazil as well as a strategic partnership with RomFactor in Romania. For further information about the FIMBank Group please visit www.fimbank.com THE TIMETABLE SESSIONS / MODULES DAY All lectures will take place at the University of Malta and FIMBank plc DATE TIME MODULE TITLE & TOPICS Sunday 13/10/13 19:30 - 22:30 Monday 14/10/13 08:30 - 17:00 The Global Scenario and Global Institutions UOM Tuesday 15/10/13 08:30 - 17:00 Practical Issues in International Finance UOM Wednesday 16/10/13 08:30 - 17:00 Globalisation, Competitiveness, Clustering and Networking UOM Thursday 17/10/13 08:30 - 17:00 UN and European Policy Issues in International Trade UOM Friday 18/10/13 08:30 - 17:00 The Global Scenario contd. and Small State Issues UOM Saturday 19/10/13 08:30 - 17:00 Islamic Finance and Emerging Markets UOM Welcome Drink VENUE FIM BKF1201: An Introduction to the International Trade Business & Finance Week 1 Module 1 BKF1202: Issues in International Trade & Finance Week 2 Module 2 Monday 21/10/13 08:30 - 17:00 Interpretation of Economic Statistics UOM Tuesday 22/10/13 08:30 - 17:00 International of Accounting Statements UOM Wednesday 23/10/13 08:30 - 17:00 International of Accounting Statements UOM Thursday 24/10/13 08:30 - 17:00 International Finance Models UOM Friday 25/10/13 08:30 - 17:00 International Trade and FInance Models UOM Saturday 26/10/13 08:30 - 17:00 International Finance Models UOM Monday 17/02/14 08:30 - 17:00 Introduction to International Trade Financing and Settlement Methods FIM Tuesday 18/02/14 08:30 - 17:00 Exam [Module 1], Financing International and Domestic Trade, The Importance of Trade Diplomacy for International Trade , Financial Institutions FIM BKF 1203: Finance and Instruments of Payment Wednesday 19/02/14 08:30 - 17:00 Exam [Module 2], Trade Services Operations part 1, Trade Services Operations part 2, Standard Trade Terms FIM Week 3 Module 3 Thursday 20/02/14 08:30 - 17:00 FIM FIMBank Week The Risks and Challenges of International Trade, Selecting an Appropriate Trade Finance System, Corporate Governance and Management Ethics part 1 & part 2 Friday 21/02/14 08:30 - 17:00 Trade Finance Industry – A view from Management, Case Study – “Structured Commodity Finance – A tailor-made financial solutions to Emerging Markets Producers” FIM Saturday 22/02/14 08:30 - 17:00 Fundamentals of ICT and a review of Emerging Trends, Forfaiting – The Product – Traditionally and Today, Financial Instruments supporting Trade Finance and Relevant rules and customs part 1 & part 2 FIM Monday 24/02/14 08:30 - 17:00 Trade Based Money Laundering & Financial Crime cont’d UOM Tuesday 25/02/14 08:30 - 17:00 Trade Based Money Laundering and Financial Crime cont’d UOM Wednesday 26/02/14 08:30 - 17:00 Export Marketing in the Global Economy: International Entry Modes UOM Thursday 27/02/14 08:30 - 17:00 Customer Relationship Management; Adaptation vs. Standardisation UOM Friday 28/02/14 08:30 - 17:00 Impacts of internet on business; E-Marketing UOM Saturday 01/03/14 08:30 - 17:00 Developing an E-Commerce Strategy UOM BKF1204: Marketing and Legal Issues in International Trade Week 4 Module 4 BKF1205: Supply Chain Financing Monday 02/06/14 08:30 - 17:00 An introduction to the different forms of Commercial Finance Part 1 FIM Tuesday 03/06/14 08:30 - 17:00 An introduction to the different forms of Commercial Finance Part 2 FIM Wednesday 04/06/14 08:30 - 17:00 Foundation skills in Commercial Finance: Marketing, Sales and Account Management : Part 1 FIM Week 5 Module 5 Thursday 05/06/14 08:30 - 17:00 Foundation skills in Commercial Finance: Marketing, Sales and Account Management Part 2 / Foundation skills in Risk Management in Commercial Finance Part 1 FIM IFG Week Friday 06/06/14 08:30 - 17:00 Foundation Skills in Risk Management in Commercial Finance Part 2 FIM Saturday 07/06/14 08:30 - 17:00 Countertrade, Country Risk, Foreign Direct Investment and Exchange Rate Exposure FIM BKF1206: Business & Financial Issues in International Trade Week 6 Module 6 Monday 09/06/14 08:30 - 17:00 Doing Business in a Multi-cultural world, Cultural Differences in a Globalized World, Cultural Differences case study, Risk Management in Financial Institutions UOM Tuesday 10/06/14 08:30 - 17:00 Human Resources part 1, Human Resources part 2, Analysis of Country Risk, Analysis of Country Risk case study UOM Wednesday 11/06/14 08:30 - 17:00 Hedging Instruments for International Trade Transactions UOM Thursday 12/06/14 08:30 - 17:00 Hedging Instruments for International Trade Transactions UOM Friday 13/06/14 08:30 - 17:00 Hedging Instruments for International Trade Transactions Friday 13/06/14 20:00 - 23:30 Farewell Party Sept 14 Timetable may change at the discretion of UOM [Assignment Deadline: Modules 5 and 6] UOM Activity LECTURE 1 08:30 - 10:0 COFFEE BREAK 10:00 - 10:30 LECTURE 2 10:30 - 12:00 LUNCH BREAK 12:00 - 13:30 LECTURE 3 13:30 - 15:00 COFFE BREAK 15:00 - 15:30 LECTURE 4 15:30 - 17:00 Prof. Joseph Falzon Coffee Break Prof. Joseph Falzon Lunch Break Prof. Joseph Falzon Coffee Break Prof. Joseph Falzon Mr. Tony Camilleri Coffee Break Mr. Tony Camilleri Lunch Break Mr. Tony Camilleri Coffee Break Mr. Tony Camilleri Mr. Clint Flores Coffee Break Mr. Clint Flores Lunch Break Mr. Clint Flores Coffee Break Mr. Clint Flores Dr Mario Brincat Coffee Break Dr Mario Brincat Lunch Break Dr Mario Brincat Coffee Break Dr Mario Brincat Mr. Clint Flores Coffee Break Mr. Clint Flores Lunch Break Mr. Clint Flores Coffee Break Mr. Clint Flores Mr. Reuben Buttigieg Coffee Break Mr. Reuben Buttigieg Lunch Break Dr. Oliver Agha Coffee Break Dr. Oliver Agha Prof. Joseph Falzon Coffee Break Prof. Joseph Falzon Lunch Break Prof. Joseph Falzon Coffee Break Prof. Joseph Falzon Mr. Ivan Grixti Coffee Break Mr. Ivan Grixti Lunch Break Mr. Ivan Grixti Coffee Break Mr. Ivan Grixti Mr. Ivan Grixti Coffee Break Mr. Ivan Grixti Lunch Break Mr. Ivan Grixti Coffee Break Mr. Ivan Grixti Prof. Joseph Falzon Coffee Break Prof. Joseph Falzon Lunch Break Prof. Joseph Falzon Coffee Break Prof. Joseph Falzon Prof. Joseph Falzon Coffee Break Prof. Joseph Falzon Lunch Break Prof. Joseph Falzon Coffee Break Prof. Joseph Falzon Prof. Joseph Falzon Coffee Break Prof. Joseph Falzon Lunch Break Prof. Joseph Falzon Coffee Break Prof. Joseph Falzon Dr. Silvio J. Camilleri Coffee Break Dr. Silvio J. Camilleri Lunch Break Dr. Silvio J. Camilleri Coffee Break Dr. Silvio J. Camilleri Exam [Module1] Coffee Break Ms. Margrith Lütschg Lunch Break Dr. John C. Grech Coffee Break Mr Aly Siby Exam [Module2] Coffee Break Mr. Charles Walbank Lunch Break Mr. Charles Walbank Coffee Break Mr. Renald Theuma Mr. Renald Theuma Coffee Break Mr. Silvio Mifsud Lunch Break Mr. Marcel Cassar Coffee Break Mr. Marcel Cassar Dr. Armin Eckermann Coffee Break Dr. Armin Eckermann Lunch Break Dr. Armin Eckermann Coffee Break Dr. Armin Eckermann Mr. Gilbert Coleiro Coffee Break Ms. Margrith Lütschg Lunch Break Avv. Andrea Batelli Coffee Break Avv. Andrea Batelli Mr. Michael Davis Coffee Break Mr. Michael Davis Lunch Break Mr. Michael Davis Coffee Break Mr. Michael Davis Mr. Michael Davis Coffee Break Mr. Michael Davis Lunch Break Mr. Michael Davis Coffee Break Mr. Michael Davis Ms. Claire Briffa Coffee Break Ms. Claire Briffa Lunch Break Ms. Claire Briffa Coffee Break Ms. Claire Briffa Ms. Claire Briffa Coffee Break Ms. Claire Briffa Lunch Break Ms. Claire Briffa Coffee Break Ms. Claire Briffa Ms. Claire Briffa Coffee Break Ms. Claire Briffa Lunch Break Ms. Claire Briffa Coffee Break Ms. Claire Briffa Ms. Claire Briffa Coffee Break Ms. Claire Briffa Lunch Break Ms. Claire Briffa Coffee Break Ms. Claire Briffa Mr. Erik Timmermans Coffee Break Dr. Ulrich Brink Lunch Break Ms. Margrith Lütschg Coffee Break Ms. Margrith Lütschg Exam [Module 3] Coffee Break Mr. Peter Brinsley Lunch Break Mr. Erik Timmermans Coffee Break Mr. Peter Brinsley Mr. Peter Brinsley Coffee Break Mr. John Brehcist Lunch Break Mr. Simon Peterman Coffee Break Mr. John Brehcist Exam [Module 4] Coffee Break Mr. Simon Peterman Lunch Break Mr. Corneliu Robu Coffee Break Mr. Corneliu Robu Mr. Ivan Fsadni Coffee Break Lawyer Guest Speaker TBC Lunch Break Mr. John SMith Coffee Break Mr John Brehcist & Mr. Simon Peterman Dr. Silvio J. Camilleri Coffee Break Dr. Silvio J. Camilleri Lunch Break Dr. Silvio J. Camilleri Coffee Break Dr. Silvio J. Camilleri Dr. John C. Grech Coffee Break Dr. John C. Grech Lunch Break Dr. John C. Grech Coffee Break Mr. Giovanni Bartolotta Mr. Bruno Cassar Coffee Break Mr. Bruno Cassar Lunch Break Mr. Giovanni Bartolotta Coffee Break Mr. Giovanni Bartolotta Prof. Joseph Falzon Coffee Break Prof. Joseph Falzon Lunch Break Prof. Joseph Falzon Coffee Break Prof. Joseph Falzon Prof. Joseph Falzon Coffee Break Prof. Joseph Falzon Lunch Break Prof. Joseph Falzon Coffee Break Prof. Joseph Falzon Prof. Joseph Falzon Coffee Break Prof. Joseph Falzon Lunch Break Prof. Joseph Falzon Coffee Break Prof. Joseph Falzon LECTURERS VENUE University of Malta LECTURERS Prof. Joseph Falzon Dr. Silvio J. Camilleri Dr. Mario Brincat Mr. Clint Flores Mr. Reuben Buttigieg Mr. Tony Camilleri Mr. Clint Flores Ms. Claire Briffa Mr. Ivan Grixti FIMBank plc Dr. John C. Grech - Chairman Ms. Margrith Lütschg-Emmenegger - President & Vice-Chairman Dr. Armin Eckermann - Senior Executive Vice President, Head of Banking Group Mr. Marcel Cassar - First Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Mr. Renald Theuma - Executive Vice President, Head Trade Finance Department Mr. Silvio Mifsud - Executive Vice President, Head of Information & Administration Mr. Bruno Cassar - Senior Vice President, Group Head Human Resources Mr. Michael Davis - Senior Vice President, Group Head of Compliance Mr. Ivan Fsadni - Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer Mr. Aly Siby - Senior Vice President, Head fo Financial Institutions & Deposits Mr. Charles Wallbank - Senior Vice President, Head Banking Operations Avv. Andrea Batelli - First Vice President, Head of Legal & Company Secretary Mr. Giovanni Bartolotta - First Vice President, Head of Risk Management Mr. Gilbert Coleiro - First Vice President, I.T. Infrastructure IFG Mr. Erik Timmermans - rep. Secretary General IFG Dr. Ulrich Brink - Senior Partner, Batte-Westenberger-Brink Mr. Peter Brinsley - International Manager, ABN AMRO Commercial Finance UK Mr. John Brehcist - IFG Consultant, Owner of Roundwindow consultancy service Mr. Simon Peterman - Factoring Manager, Raiffeisen Bank International AG Mr. Corneliu Robu - Deputy Chairman & Member of the Management Board, National Factoring Company Mr. John Smith - Owner of RiskFactor Solutions Limited Lawyer - Guest Speaker TBC This programme provides you with a solid foundation and understanding of trade finance. It is designed for those who seek to specialize and become trade finance specialists. This programme will provide you with the wide range of competencies that will enable you to further your career in the corporate world. This programme fully incorporates the IFG Academy programme which is the only truly international comprehensive and integrated programme on the theory and practice of factoring and commercial finance. Students may apply for the IFG Academy only and achieve 6 ETCS credits from the University of Malta. ABOUT MALTA Megaliths, medieval dungeons and Calypso’s Cave – The Maltese Islands are positively mythic. The narrow meandering streets of their towns and villages lead to the main square, which is invariably dominated by the huge baroque church. As the countryside is dotted with medieval towers, wayside chapels and the oldest known human structures in the world, the Islands have rightly been described as an open-air museum. The Maltese archipelago lies virtually at the centre of the Mediterranean, 93 km south of Sicily and 288 km north of Africa. The archipelago consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino with a total population of over 400,000 inhabitants occupying an area of 316 square kilometers. Malta is the largest island and the cultural, commercial and administrative centre. Gozo is the second largest island and is more rural, characterised by fishing, tourism, crafts and agriculture. Comino, the smallest of the trio, has one hotel and is largely uninhabited. With superbly sunny weather, attractive beaches, a thriving nightlife and 7,000 years of intriguing history, there is a great deal to see and do. LANGUAGE The official languages of Malta are Maltese and English. Maltese, a language of Semitic origin written in the Latin script, is the national language of Malta. Over the centuries, it has incorporated many words derived from English, Italian and French. Italian is also widely spoken. HISTORY The history of Malta is a long and colourful one dating back to the dawn of civilisation. The Maltese Islands went through a golden Neolithic period, the remains of which are the mysterious temples dedicated to the goddess of fertility. Later on, the Phoenicians, the Carthaginians, the Romans and the Byzantines, all left their traces on the Islands. In 60 A.D. St. Paul was shipwrecked on the island while on his way to Rome and brought Christianity to Malta. The Arabs conquered the islands in 870 A.D. and left an important mark on the language of the Maltese. Until 1530 Malta was an extension of Sicily: The Normans, the Aragonese and other conquerors who ruled over Sicily also governed the Maltese Islands. It was Charles V who bequeathed Malta to the Sovereign Military Order of St. John of Jerusalem who ruled over Malta from 1530 to 1798. The Knights took Malta through a new golden age, making it a key player in the cultural scene of 17th and 18th century Europe. The artistic and cultural lives of the Maltese Islands were injected with the presence of artists such as Caravaggio, Mattia Preti and Favray who were commissioned by the Knights to embellish churches, palaces and auberges. In 1798, Napoleon Bonaparte took over Malta from the Knights on his way to Egypt. The French presence on the islands was short lived, as the English, who were requested by the Maltese to help them against the French, blockaded the islands in 1800. British rule in Malta lasted until 1964 when Malta became independent. The Maltese adapted the British system of administration, education and legislation. Modern Malta became a Republic in 1974 and joined the European Union in May 2004. On 1st January 2008 Malta adopted the euro as its currency and from the 1st February 2008 the euro became the only legal tender currency in Malta. CLIMATE Malta’s climate is typical of the Mediterranean and is strongly influenced by the sea. The Maltese Islands have a pleasantly sunny climate with a daily average of around 12 hours sunshine in summer going down to 5 to 6 hours in mid-winter. Summers are hot, dry and very sunny. Day-time temperatures in summer are often mitigated by cooling sea breezes. Spring and autumn are cooler, except when the occasional Scirocco wind from Africa brings unseasonally high temperatures and humidity. Winters are mild, with the occasional short cold spells brought about by the north and north-easterly winds from central Europe. Annual rainfall is low, averaging 568mm a year. Bathing in the sea is quite possible well into the ‘winter’ months, and the peak beach season can last until mid- to late October. ENTERTAINMENT Over the years, the tourism industry in Malta has developed and now provides an extensive nightlife and entertainment options. The principle entertainment hub is located in St. Julian’s, where the five star hotels and clubs are resident, together with a variety of restaurants, bars and discotheques. Bugibba, Marsascala and Mellieha being seaside resorts are mainly entertainment locations during summer. Malta’s capital, Valletta also offers an amount of venues during the evenings. Together with concerts and festivals and hosts various exhibitions. The Maltese islands during the summer months offer vast sea spots for sea lovers. And last but not least a weekly event in every village is held, the ever - popular Festas, where displays of colour and light honour the village’s patron saint. For more information about Malta visit www.visitmalta.com Visa Requirements Please check if you require an entry Visa to Malta. Foreigners who reside in countries where there is an Embassy, High Commission or Consulate of Malta should apply at any of these offices for their visa. If an applicant is residing in a country where there is no Maltese Embassy/High Commission or Official Representative, please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website www.foreign.gov.mt. Accommodation Malta offers a variety of accommodation options for students, located around and close to the University campus, to suit different needs and budgets. Students are free to choose the lodging which suits them best. Students registered for studies with the University of Malta may opt to live at the University Residence or Hotel Kappara. Both properties are administered by the University. Bookings, payments and all other arrangements are to be made directly. University Residence Hotel Kappara: Web: www.universityresidence.comWeb: www.hotelkappara.com Email : info@universityresidence.com Email: info@hotelkappara.com INDICATIVE HOTEL RATES Location Month 4 Star Hotel Average Rate per night 5 Star Hotel Sliema/ St. Julian’s Sliema/ St. Julian’s Sliema/ St. Julian’s EUR 110 EUR 75 EUR 115 October 2013 February 2014 June 2014 EUR 55 EUR 35 EUR 65 Average Rate per night Distance from University of Malta to Sliema: St Julian’s Sliema 4.2km : 10min drive Distance from University of Malta to St Julian’s: University of Malta 3.3km : 9min drive Studying Abroad The decision to study abroad is a life-changing one which allows students to have a personal journey as well as an academic one. Malta is a fascinating place in which to study and we hope that you will decide to join us. The International & EU Office will do its best to ensure that your journey is an enriching and fulfilling experience. Please do not hesitate to contact IFG on cofit@ifgroup.com or telephone 00 32 2 772 69 69 should you require any further information. PROGRAMME COORDINATOR: Dr. Silvio J. Camilleri Tel: [+356] 7933 7178 Email: silvio.j.camilleri@um.edu.mt EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: Mr. Jason Zammit Tel: [+356] 7970 9158 Email: jason.zammit@fimbank.com How to apply Please submit the registration form via fax to 00 32 2 772 64 19 or via email to cofit@ifgroup.com. In order to request further information you are kindly requested to call us on 00 32 2 772 69 69 or send an email to cofit@ifgroup.com REGISTRATION FORM Company Details: (optional) Company Name: Address: City: Post Code: Country: VAT Number: STUDENT DETAILS: Addressee: Mr. Ms. Mrs. Dr. Other First Name: Family Name: Job Title: Organisation: E-mail: Phone Number: Signature: Mobile Number: TUITION FEES All presentations will be delivered in English . The complete “Certificate of Finance in International Trade” (six weeks) Eur 7,500* The IFG Academy Week on Commercial Finance Only (one week) Eur 3,500* *Please note that the fees cover tuition only. Flights, accommodation, food/drink and transportation are not included in the programme fees. Bookings must be submitted by 30 June 2013. Information about time schedules and lecturers/trainers is correct at the time of printing, but is subject to variation without notice. A final programme and confirmation will be published on the University of Malta and IFG websites. Cancellation policy Any changes or cancellations MUST be made in writing Registration is open as from 1 April 2013 for the full programme, and running through 30 June 2013 included for the Certificate in International Trade Finance. Registration to the full programme: all cancellations received 4 calendar weeks prior to the start date of 14 October 2013 will qualify for a full refund. No refund is possible after this date. 100% registration fee will be due as cancellation fee. Registration to IFG Academy Week only: all cancellations received 4 calendar weeks prior to the start date of 2 June 2014 will qualify for a full refund. No refund is possible after this date. 100% registration fee will be due as cancellation fee. Please do not hesitate to contact IFG on cofit@ifgroup.com or telephone 00 32 2 772 69 69 should you require any further information. w w w. f i m b a n k . c o m