Diploma in Banking & Financial Services (BFS)
Introduction
Heard of the recently launched student credit card? It gives you access to a new way of
paying for your purchases, even without an income. Imagine the growing sophistication
in banking and financial services, as banks are constantly on the lookout for creative ways
to expand their customer base. This is an exciting industry to be in!
The Diploma in Banking & Financial Services (BFS) will nurture you to be part of a new
generation of professionals with essential business knowledge and specialised training in
banking and financial management. You will be prepared for a wide range of jobs in the
dynamic financial sector.
Get ready to feel the adrenaline rush when you watch the stock market rise; understand
how political developments can impact foreign currencies; learn that a good financial plan
calls for diversification of investments, and more.
As a BFS graduate, you will benefit from our:
Broad-based and market-oriented curriculum
- Comprehensive curriculum that anticipates industry trends
- Flexible career choices in banking and related industries
- Accreditation and module exemptions from local and foreign universities as well as professional examinations like ACCA, CIMA, ICSA and CMFAS (Capital Markets and Financial Advisory Services)
Forte in financial training
- Exposure through active involvement in financial literacy initiatives in collaboration with Citibank and MoneySENSE
- Acquisition of facilitation skills through financial workshops
- Expertise through competitions like the Citibank-The Business Times NTU-NUS Financial Challenge 2007, Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition and Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors’ Award
Strong industry partnerships
- An internship of about six months with prestigious financial institutions like Citibank, Credit Suisse, Dun & Bradstreet Singapore, Merrill Lynch, OCBC, Government of Singapore Investment Corporation Pte Ltd and Monetary Authority of Singapore
- Involvement in consultancy projects in collaboration with industry partners
Career Prospects
The education you receive opens doors to a wealth of career choices within and beyond the banking sector. You will be equipped for success in fields such as credit and
marketing, corporate finance and consultancy, financial planning and personal financial services, investment and wealth management, trade finance, treasury, risk management and settlements and operations.
Accreditation for Further Studies
Your diploma is accredited with local universities such as the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Management University and overseas universities such as the University of Texas at Austin, Australian National University, University of Melbourne, Monash University, University of Queensland and professional bodies like ACCA, CIMA and ICSA. In addition, for industrylinked certification, you will be exempted from two modules of the Capital Markets and Financial Advisory Services (CMFAS) examinations. Many universities in Australia and UK grant at least one year’s exemption to our graduates.
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Job attachments with prestigious financial institution |
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Solid training in financial literacy |
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Accreditation and module exemptions from universities and professional bodies |
Contact us
School of Business & Accountancy
535 Clementi Road
Singapore 599489
Tel: 6 4608324
Fax: 6 4673474
Email: sch-ba@np.edu.sg
Academic Manager
Mrs. Choo-Chao Jin Yi
E-mail: cjy@np.edu.sg
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Toll free: 1800-4607333 (admission to full-time courses)
General enquiries: 6466 6555
Fax: 6468 3207
Website: www.np.edu.sg
Email: JoinNP@np.edu.sg
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Entry Requirements
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examinations (or equivalent) results:
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| English |
1–6 |
| Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) |
1–6 |
| Any three other subjects excluding CCA |
1–6 | |
The aggregate computation for selection is based on grades obtained for English, Mathematics, a Humanities subject (Grade 1-9) and two other subjects.
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Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) Modules | · | | Creativity & Applied Thinking Skills ^ |
Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) Modules | · | | Individual & the Community ^ |
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| Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) Modules | · | | Any 2 Interdisciplinary Studies modules ^ |
Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) Modules | · | | Innovation & Enterprise in Action ^ |
| Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) Modules | · | | World Issues: A Singapore Perspective ^ |
| · | | Any 1 Interdisciplinary Studies module ^ |
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IS Modules
The School of Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) delivers the interdisciplinary curriculum under the Ngee Ann Learning Model (NLM). The NLM was introduced in 2001 to nurture a new generation of professionals with multidisciplinary skills to meet the challenges of a knowledge-based economy. The NLM incorporates core disciplines and Interdisciplinary Studies. It also nurtures innovative and entrepreneurial traits through the Innovation & Enterprise in Action (I & E in Action) module. IS modules challenge boundaries and offer insights into Communication, Entrepreneurship, Life Skills, Media & the Arts, and Science & Technology.
Note: Students enrolled in the course will be required to own Notebook Computers for their studies.