Certified Expert in Agricultural Finance
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management - Sustainable World Academy
Key Information
Campus location
Frankfurt, Germany
Languages
English, French
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
6 months
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
EUR 900 *
Application deadline
30 Sep 2024
Earliest start date
01 Sep 2024
* discounts are available
Introduction
Agriculture matters a lot for everyone on this planet: it provides affordable and healthy food, jobs, and incomes for millions of people; its development is essential for environmental protection, poverty alleviation, and in the context of climate change.
Therefore, agriculture finance is a significant part of the finance sector. Farmers and agro-enterprises need loans, insurance, leasing, and many other financial services to do well. Financial institutions seek qualified employees who understand the financial needs of farmers and agribusinesses, the dynamics of the agricultural sector, and the role of finance in agricultural value chains.
The “Certified Expert in Agricultural Finance” online course covers a wide range of agriculture finance topics. Participants will gain a broad perspective on the concept of agricultural finance and acquire the necessary skills to design feasible operations, products, and delivery channels. One focus of the course will be on lending to farmers and agribusinesses, in particular how to manage risks and costs along the entire loan cycle.
This course is based on Frankfurt School’s extensive experience in practical project work and theoretical education programs, and it is tailored to the needs of our target audience.
This course is also available in French.
What Do We Offer?
- An interactive e-learning course including video lectures, PDF scripts, examples, practical exercises, online tests, and case studies.
- A discussion forum for course-related issues as well as for the exchange of opinions and experiences with tutors, peers, or the FSDF e-Campus team.
- Personalized support from your e-Campus team.
- The possibility to achieve a Frankfurt School certificate after passing the final exam or a confirmation of course completion after completing the course.
Workload
The course takes approximately 6 months assuming 3-4 hours of self-study per week. It consists of 7 mandatory units, which build upon each other.
You are not sure if you manage to complete the course within 6 months? No worries! You can apply for a course extension (6 more months) against an administrative fee.
Ideal Students
The CESAF online course primarily addresses agricultural finance practitioners in emerging markets, especially mid-level managers and field staff of agricultural development banks, rural microfinance institutions, insurance and leasing companies, and other financial institutions intending to engage in agricultural finance. The course will also be useful for people who are engaged in agricultural policymaking or regulation and supervision of the agricultural finance sector, as well as for those who are interested to become consultants and advisors in the field of Sustainable Agricultural Finance.
Admissions
Curriculum
The “Certified Expert in Sustainable Agricultural Finance” covers a wide range of topics, including basic agricultural knowledge and specific financial instruments. Participants will gain a broad perspective on the concept of Sustainable Agricultural Finance and acquire the necessary skills to design feasible operations, products and delivery channels. The program is structured into 5 mandatory units and 3 voluntary electives:
- Unit 1 introduces the concepts and practices of Farming Systems and Sustainable Agriculture.
- Unit 2 presents the most widely used Business Models in Sustainable Agricultural Finance.
- Unit 3 provides in-depth knowledge about one of the most promising business models for sustainable smallholder finance: Sustainable Agricultural Value Chain Finance.
- Unit 4 looks at major aspects of Credit Risk Management in Sustainable Agricultural Finance, including individual credit risk and portfolio risk.
- Unit 5 covers all relevant aspects of Credit Cycle Management in Sustainable Agricultural Finance – ranging from product development to loan appraisal and repayment monitoring.
- The voluntary electives address three topics: Digital Solutions for Sustainable Agricultural Finance; Sustainable Agricultural Insurance; Gender and Sustainable Agricultural Finance
This course is based on Frankfurt School’s extensive experience in practical project work and professional education programs, and it is tailored to the needs of our target audience.
Unit 1: Farming Systems & Sustainable Agriculture
Unit 2: Business Models in Sustainable Agriculture Finance (SAF)
Unit 3: Sustainable Agricultural Value Chain Finance
Unit 4: Credit Risk Management in SAF
Unit 5: Credit Cycle Management in SAF
Unit 6: Wrap-Up and Outlook
Unit 7: Electives