Why BF?
- Build a strong foundation in finance coupled with the latest tech skills to prepare you for the bank of the future
- Gain digital skills and sustainability knowledge to prepare you for in-demand careers in banks, financial institutions and FinTech start-ups
- Drive financial innovation with industry-relevant skills honed through integrated projects, competitions and real-world business solutioning
- Customise your learning: Choose a six-month local/overseas internship + Business Electives NEW! in emerging areas; or the one-year JobReady Programme with renowned companies
- NP-NTU Accelerated Uni Pathway Programme NEW! – Fast-track to a degree by taking uni modules while in poly!
About BF
Technology, innovation, and the pursuit of sustainability are transforming the financial world. With our Diploma in Banking & Finance (BF), you will gain these skills and more to shape the future of banking!
The BF course gives you a solid foundation in banking and finance. You will discover how banks operate and explore key topics such as environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards and green finance.
To round things off, you will explore business and finance law, along with how companies and financial institutions manage risk while staying compliant in today’s fast-evolving financial landscape.
Overview of your BF Journey
Highlights
Fintech Champions
The PolyFintech100 hackathon offered a unique opportunity to tackle real-world financial challenges. In collaboration with PayPal, my team and I developed TrustBuddy, an AI-driven fraud detection tool aimed at making digital transactions safer. This experience showed me how innovation can truly make an impact and drive change in the finance sector. While we were honoured to be named Grand Champion, the true reward was the chance to learn from mentors, collaborate with teammates, and gain insights from industry experts, making this experience both meaningful and enriching.
Further Studies
The BF diploma is recognised by all local and many overseas universities. In Australia and the United Kingdom, you may receive up to a one-year exemption, allowing you to complete your degree earlier. Professional bodies like the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Institute of Banking & Finance (IBF) also recognise our diploma.
Upon graduation, you will also be awarded the Associate Financial Planner (AFPCM) certification, giving you a head start to becoming a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).
Morn Monyneat
Banking & Finance graduate, Class of 2024
Morn is a recipient of the NUS ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship. She is pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a major in Finance.
Keryel Khng
Banking & Finance graduate, Class of 2024
Keryel is a recipient of the NP Outstanding Achievement Award. He will be pursuing Business Management at SMU.
Amy Lee
Banking & Finance graduate, Class of 2023
Amy is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration at NUS.
Andralynn Tan
Banking & Finance graduate, Class of 2022
An executive committee member in the Singapore Fintech Youth Chapter, Andralynn is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Management at SMU.
Oh Jia Jun
Banking & Financial Services* graduate, Class of 2021
A recipient of the POSB Gold Medal and Ngee Ann Polytechnic Outstanding Achievement Award, Jia Jun is pursuing a double degree in Social Science (majoring in Politics, Law and Economics) and Business Management under SMU’s Global Impact Scholarship.
*Renamed the Diploma in Banking & Finance
Careers
As a BF graduate, you will have strong career opportunities in fields such as FinTech, corporate finance, financial planning, investment and wealth management, ESG, sustainable finance, KYC, risk management, compliance, operations management, credit as well as digital marketing. Upon graduation, you will also be awarded the Associate Financial Planner (AFPCM) certification, giving you a head start on becoming a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).
You can pursue roles such as:
- Banking Sales Executive
- Banking Services Executive
- Credit Analyst
- Compliance Executive
- Customer Service Executive
- ESG Product Specialist
- Financial Advisor
- Know Your Customer (KYC) Analyst
- Personal Wealth Executive
- Risk Analyst
- Sustainable Finance Analyst
Benedict Koh
Banking & Financial Services* graduate, Class of 2018
Associate, Risk Services, Sustainability & Climate Change at PwC Singapore.
*Renamed the Diploma in Banking & Finance
Bryan Lim
Banking & Financial Services* graduate, Class of 2017
Associate Director of Corporate Sales and Global Markets at First Abu Dhabi Bank.
*Renamed the Diploma in Banking & Finance
Giselle Yap
Banking & Financial Services* graduate, Class of 2017
Assistant Vice President, Business Risk and Control Management, UOB.
Giselle actively gives back to BA by sharing with her juniors on her learning experiences during students outreach and industry mentor network sessions.
*Renamed the Diploma in Banking & Finance
Shamus Teo
Banking & Financial Services* graduate, Class of 2020
A recipient of SMU’s Lee Kong Chian Scholarship, Shamus is currently pursuing a degree in Business Management. He is also the co-founder of Conformity, a retail vintage streetwear brand.
*Renamed the Diploma in Banking & Finance
Entry Requirements
AGGREGATE TYPE ELR2B2-B
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent) results.
| Subject | 'O' Level Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-6 |
| Additional Mathematics/Mathematics | 1-6 |
| Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-B Aggregate Type | 1-6 |
Applicants must also fulfil the aggregate computation requirements for the ELR2B2-B Aggregate Type ( English Language, 2 relevant subjects and 2 other best subjects) listed at www.np.edu.sg/docs/ELR2B2.pdf .
For students with other qualifications, please refer to the NP website for the entry requirements and admissions exercise period.