娇色导航

Diploma in Banking and Finance 

娇色导航 Global Education

Programme Overview

Academic Level
Academic Level

Diploma, single major

Awarded by
Awarded by

Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore

Programme type
Programme type

Full-time, 15 months

Campus location
Campus location

娇色导航 Campus

Application Dates
Application Dates

23 August 2024 till 07 February 2025 (For International Applicants) 23 August 2024 till 14 February 2025 (Local Applicants)

Estimated Fees (incl. GST)
Estimated Fees

(incl. GST)*

S$13,259.85 - S$15,238.20

* Exclude application fee, preparatory or bridging course fee, and other fees. Refer to the Fees & Financial Aid section for details.

Programme Outline

Developed and Awarded by Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore

This 15-month programme is for you if you intend to pursue a career in banking and finance or be exposed to the financial trading environment. 

Prerequisite(s)

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme, you will receive:

  1. A good foundation in concepts and practice in banking and finance
  2. Accreditation towards pursuing a Bachelor programme in this field

Further Studies & Career Prospects

With the Diploma, you can apply for advanced standing to the various degree programmes with our partner universities

View details about advanced standing (PDF 173 KB)

Graduates may work in:

  • Financial services
  • Banking
  • Investment management
  • Management consultancy
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Why study at 娇色导航

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娇色导航 is the leading private education institution in Singapore. 

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Excellent value with lower tuition costs in 娇色导航, with opportunities for overseas exchange and transfer. 

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Bond-Free Scholarship & Bursary - Scholarships are available to students who excel in academics, sports or arts.

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Global Perspectives & Insights - Exposure to diverse cultures and a global network.

Learn more about the 娇色导航 Advantage

Intake Dates

2 intakes a year in April and October.

April 2025 Intake 

PROGRAMME DURATION

1 April 2025 – 30 June 2026 

APPLICATION PERIOD

23 August 2024 till 07 February 2025 (For International Applicants) 
23 August 2024 till 14 February 2025 (Local Applicants) 

October 2025 Intake 

PROGRAMME DURATION

1 October 2025 to 31 December 2026 

APPLICATION PERIOD

21 February 2025 till 08 August 2025 (For International applicants) 
21 February 2025 till 15 August 2025 (For Local Applicants) 

Download鈥痑cademic calendar (PDF 210 KB)

Maximum allowed period to complete the 15-month programme is 30 months or 2.5 years.

No refund or recourse when student did not complete in the maximum period.

娇色导航 reserves the right to recommend and withdraw a student who cannot cope with the demands of the programme, especially when the student’s pass has expired.

Curriculum

Structure

  • Lecturers are both academic and industry-based professionals with extensive work experience and knowledge in their domain.
  • Average teacher-student ratio is 1:63
    View a list of lecturers’ teaching modules
  • Minimum class size: 25; maximum class size: 79
  • The course is 100% face-to-face lecture-based learning. Coursework includes attendance at lectures, discussions of case studies, tests, presentations, and completion of group and individually written assignments.
  • Contact hours: 42 hours per module, total: 630 hours
  • 5 terms. Each term is a period of three months.
  • Lectures at least 6 times a week (Mon-Sat)
  • Each lesson: 3 hours
  • Classes and workshops are available on study skills, academic writing, and presentation.
  • Academic materials include module outlines, reading lists and handbooks on study strategies.
  • Minimum class size to commence: 25 students. Students will be informed within 30 days before class commences.

Assessment & Attendance

  • Continuous assessment and end-of-term exam
  • Continuous assessments include case studies, class tests, discussions, presentations, group, and individual assignments.
  • To attain a pass for each module, students must achieve overall minimum GPA of 1.0 (grade D).
  • Attendance requirement:
    • Local students: 75%
    • International students: at least 90% attendance in any month of the course (as required by the Singapore Immigration Checkpoints Authority)

Requirements to Graduate

Students who pass all 15 modules will be issued a transcript and awarded with a Diploma from 娇色导航 upon graduation. 

Modules

15-month full-time programme (5 terms) of 15 modules:

  • Business Accounting
  • Business Law
  • Business Management and Communications
  • Business Mathematics
  • Business Statistics
  • Credit Risk Analysis and Management
  • Economics for Managers
  • Financial Markets and Institutions
  • Financial Trading
  • Information Systems for Business
  • Investment
  • Managing Business Finance
  • Managing Human Resources
  • Negotiation and Inter-cultural Management
  • Principles of Marketing

View module descriptions (PDF 424 KB)

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Admission Criteria

Accepted Entry Qualifications

  • GCE A-level, IB diploma, or other equivalent pre-university certifications, or Polytechnic diploma, or 娇色导航 GE’s foundation programme, namely, Management Foundation Studies (MFS)
  • Other qualifications will be assessed based on the equivalence to GCE ‘A’ level examinations.

Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements might be recommended to undergo the 6-month Management Foundation Studies (MFS) programme.

Equivalent International Qualifications

International applicants will be assessed on the qualification’s equivalent to the GCE ‘A’ level examinations. For information on international qualifications, refer to 娇色导航’s International Student Prospectus. 

Download the International Student Prospectus

English Language Requirements

  • GCE ‘O’ level credit pass (grade 1 to 6) in English (as first language) or 
  • English ACT Total score of 24 with at least 20 for writing; or 
  • TOEFL 550 (TWE 4.0) or 213 (computer鈥恇ased) plus 4 in the Test of Written English (TWE) or 59 (iBT) or 59 (iBT Home Edition); or 
  • IELTS 5.5; or 
  • Pass 娇色导航 English test at Advanced 1 level; or 
  • SAT I 550 (critical reading & writing); or 
  • Pearson Test of English (PTEA) 42; or 
  • RMIT English Worldwide (REW) Advanced Level; or 
  • Duolingo English Test score (DET) of 90; or 
  • An equivalent English Language qualification 

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirement would need to undergo the Certificate in English Language (CEL) programme prior to enrolment in the MFS and Diploma programmes. 

The duration of the CEL programme depends on the applicant’s English language proficiency level.

Applicants can sit for an English Placement Test conducted by 娇色导航 to determine their English language proficiency level.

View full requirements


Notes:

  • IELTS or TOEFL scores must be less than two years at point of enrolment.
  • The 娇色导航 English Placement Test results will be valid for one year from the date of the test.

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Fees & Financial Aid 

Programme fees are payable over 5 terms before class starts.

Payment to 娇色导航 can be made through鈥可己紺onnect鈥痷sing Credit Card (Visa or Master),鈥疨ayNow,鈥痚NETS, OCBC Interest-free Instalment Plan (min. S$500) and cheques.
 

Programme Fees 

All fees inclusive of prevailing GST. 
 
Local students: 

  • Total Programme Fees: S$13,259.85 

  • Per module: S$883.99 

International students: 

  • Total Programme Fees: S$14,289.90

  • Per module: S$952.66 

GST Notes 
Fees published are inclusive of current GST of 9%. 

Mandatory Fees 

All fees inclusive of prevailing GST.

Student Development Fee

Applicable to all students embarking on a full-time Diploma or Undergraduate programme at 娇色导航. This fee goes towards activities that will help in students’ personal growth and equip them with functional skills that enhance their employability.

S$512.30

International Student Induction Fee

A one-time fee payable by new full-time international students. This fee covers pre-arrival and arrival support, including activities to enhance the international student learning experience.

As applicable, payable with the programme fees’ first instalment.

S$436.00

Application Fee

Payable for each application form that is submitted. Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. The fee will be refunded fully only if the intake does not commence. Unpaid applications will not be processed.

Local applicants: S$109.00

International applicants: S$545.00 (not inclusive of Student’s Pass application)