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Financial Technology
Equips you with the skills and knowledge you need to be at the forefront of the dynamic FinTech industry. Gain a good grounding in key FinTech concepts, business models and technologies, as well as enjoy internships with renowned banks and leading FinTech companies.
Course details
| Field of study | Information and Digital Technologies |
| Certification offered | Diploma in Financial Technology |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This course is under the Design, Engineering and Technology cluster
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
Any 1 relevant subject:
| 1-3 |
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA | 1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-6 |
Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type
| 1-6 |
Course modules
- Innovation and Practice
- Effective Workplace Communication
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
- Singapore, the World and I
- Designing Your Life (Personal Growth I)
- Designing Your Life (Personal Growth II)
- Designing Your Life (Future-Ready I)
- Designing Your Life (Future-Ready II)
- Designing Your Impact
- Risk and Compliance
- Programming Fundamentals I
- Introduction to Business Process and Automation
- Database Systems
- Programming Fundamentals II
- Operating Systems and Networking
- IT Security and Management
- Software Application Development
- AI Essentials and Innovations
- Data Intelligence and Visualisation
- Enterprise Solution for Business
- Financial Ecosystems
- Financial Technologies
- Payment Technologies
- Distributed Ledger Technology Solutioning
- Machine Learning for Predictive Analytics
- Mathematics for Computing
Option A
- Select Elective modules totalling 16 Modular Credits (MCs) from the list of electives below and/or the modules in applicable Minor Programmes
Option B
- Select an applicable Minor Programme and an elective module of 4 MCs (from the list of electives below or from the modules in applicable Minor Programmes)
Option C
- Select a CET-based Certificate programme and Elective module(s) from the list of electives below and/or in applicable Minor Programmes (only for eligible students)
List of Electives:
- Entrepreneurship
- Management Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Business Statistics
- Digital Marketing and eCommerce
- UI/UX Design for Apps
- Cloud Computing Essentials
- Data Wrangling and Automation
- DevOps Essentials
- IT Project Management
- Software Testing and Analytics
- RPA for Business
Option 1: One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme
- Project
And select one module from the list below:
- Corporate Innovation Immersion Programme
- Entrepreneurial Immersion Programme
- Industry Immersion Programme
Option 2: Two-Semester Industry Immersion Programme
- Industry Immersion Programme
- Industry Immersion Programme II
Internship
| Internship duration | 20 weeks or 44 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Application Developer
- Associate Business Analyst
- Blockchain Developer
- Compliance Analyst
- Digital Transformation Specialist
- Financial Crime Compliance Executive
- IT Project Executive
- Technical Support Officer/
- ICT Support Officer
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.