Banking and Finance is a much sought after discipline.  Global and local banks in Singapore as well as in the region are constantly on ther lookout for individuals to join their organisations.  The knowledge and skills learned in the programme will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of theoretical principles and applications of banking and finance.

The Diploma in Business Administration (Banking and Finance) is carefully designed to cover both the contemporary theories and practices of banking and financial services.  The subjects include , among others, the priniciples of banking and finance, financial accounting, financial management, investment, economics, marketing, finance strategy and others. 

At the end of this programme, students will be able to:

• Gain a broad view of the banking and financial industry;
• Develop an understanding of the contemporary theories, concepts and practices of the banking and finance industry;
• Generate an awareness of the general principles of banking and finance;
• Appreciate the roles and functions of the central bank and its relationships between the government on the one side and banking industry on the other side;
• Understand the financial intermediary role played by a commercial bank and its operational functions to both the depositors and borrowers alike;
• Provide a sound basic knowledge of the principles of investment;
• Equip with sound fundamental knowledge and skills in financial accounting and apply skills and knowledge to the business environment;
• Focus on the important marketing principles and application of  strategic as well as tactical marketing concepts and theories to the marketing of the financial services or products.
• Understand of IT fundamentals and an overview of the relevant and practical applications of IT in the finance and banking industry

Progression Pathway

Upon successful completion of this programme, graduates can advance on to a business-related PSB Advanced Diploma or gain entry into various prestigious universities (subject to universities' entry requirements), such as:

• University of Newcastle, Australia

Course Structure

This programme consists of 10 modules, amounting to a total of 300 contact hours for the part-time pathway.

Course Outline

• Quantitative Skills
• Management
• Economics
• Marketing
• Business Information System
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Management
• Banking and Finance
• Financial Investment
• Bank Management and Financial Services

The delivery of modules may not follow the sequence as shown and is subject to change.

Duration

The programme is delivered over 10 months for the part-time pathway.

Assessment and Examination

At the commencement of each module, students will be provided the assessment mode and weightings for the module.  Most modules have several points of assessment, which may include assignments, tests, projects and final examinations.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements are:

Local Student Admission

• 5 GCE 'O' Level passes or equivalent, including English, OR
• 3 GCE 'O' Level passes or equivalent, including English and with at least 3 years of work experience
• Higher NITEC (or NITEC, subject to minimum grades)

Applicants who do not meet the above requirements may also apply, but will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Graduation Requirements

For more information on graduation requirements, please click here.

Availability

Local Student Admission

Part-time intakes 2012: Jan, Mar, May, Jun, Aug and Oct

Course Fees

Part-time pathway

^Skills Development Fund (SDF): SDF Funding is Approved-in-Principle (SDF-AIP). Terms and conditions apply and may be subject to change without prior notice.  Please note that SDF is not applicable to international students. For students who are eligible for SDF Funding, please contact your Admission Officer for more information.

Graduates of PSB Academy can enjoy fee rebates for subsequent courses. Please contact your Admissions Officer for further details.

* All fees inclusive of 7% GST and subject to change annually
* Course fee excludes textbooks
* Click here to view other charges for students

Updated on 12 March 2012; PSB Academy reserves the right to amend this information without prior notice.