Overview

The Future Finance: Regulatory & Innovation Leadership Specialization focuses on the intersection of supervisory policy and financial innovation, this programme addresses regulatory mandates, proportionate supervisory approaches (including sandboxes), consumer protection in digital finance, and practical frameworks for supervising novel business models. Policy labs and supervisory case simulations prepare participants to craft balanced regulatory responses that enable innovation while preserving prudential safeguards.

The program is delivered via a self-paced online format. Assessment components include case-based assignments, a comparative policy brief and a virtual examination. A minimum score of 50% is required to pass. Retake opportunities are available for a fee of ₦20,000. To qualify, applicants must hold a B.Sc./HND or a diploma supported by a minimum of two years’ work experience, or be an Associate Member of a recognised professional body with at least two years of work experience. The application process is fully online via the UNNBS and ISDIS websites, where prospective students generate an application number, pay the required fee, and subsequently receive a registration number and admission letter upon completion. Examinations are conducted virtually.

The Governing Council may approve waivers on a case-by-case basis for applicants who provide evidence of satisfactory completion of relevant subjects; applicable waiver fees will apply.