STEP Foundation and Advanced Courses in International Trust Management - Mauritius
This programme is being launched in conjunction with
CLBS.
Delivered in association with Manchester Business School, this
programme is a collaboration between STEP, the International Trust
Companies Association (ITCA) and Central Law Training (CLT).
Why should I study this programme?
- You will gain an academic and professional award recognised by
the industry
- On completion of the relevant examinations associated with this
course, you can become a full STEP
member and use the professional designation TEP, demonstrating
your expertise to both clients and employers
- The programme is relevant to the tasks that you are undertaking
in the workplace. It focuses on practical training issues
- The programme is international in content. It covers common
international principles and practices, but relates them to your
local jurisdiction and offers comparisons with other major
jurisdictions
- The programme is in a flexible format. It is an integrated
programme combining distance learning and face-to-face tuition
MQA Approved Courses
For the purposes of the Mauritius Qualification Authority (MQA),
the five courses listed below have been approved as non-award
courses. On completion of study individuals can attempt the
associated exams leading to the STEP Foundation Certificate in
International Trust Management (Course 1) & the STEP Diploma in
International Trust Management (Courses 2 to 5). Upon successful
completion of the relevant examination(s), you will receive the
relevant award by STEP and, with 2 years of experience, can become
a full STEP member and use the
professional designation TEP.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no formal educational entry requirements for the
Foundation Course. However, applicants should be aware that all
programmes and materials are in English. Admission to the Advanced
Courses (courses 2-5) is normally dependent on having achieved
the Foundation Course (course 1).
When you choose to study these courses, you become a student
member of STEP. Upon completion of the relevant examinations you
can upgrade to full membership status if you have two years'
relevant experience, or associate membership status if you have
less than two years' experience. If you decide to only study the
Foundation Course, you can become an affiliate of STEP on completion of the
examination.
What does the programme cover?
- Course 1: STEP Foundation Course in International Trust
Management
- Course 2: STEP Advanced Course in Trust Creation: Law and
Practice
- Course 3: STEP Advanced Course in Company Law and Practice
- Course 4: STEP Advanced Course in Trust Administration and
Accounts
- Course 5: STEP Advanced Course in Trustee Investment and
Financial Appraisal