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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Banking & Finance

Launch your journey to a rewarding career in Singapore's dynamic banking and finance sector with this innovative programme. You'll gain the essential skills needed to navigate the dynamic financial landscape, crafting personalised solutions for clients and leveraging cutting-edge technology to empower individuals and propel businesses forward. This programme equips you to tackle the complexities of modern banking, while fostering responsible practices that balance financial success with social and environmental impact. Graduate career-ready, with the competencies to distinguish yourself in this thriving field.

Course code : C96
Nanyang Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , DAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP
2025 JAE ELR2B2-B net aggregate: 3-11
Course duration : 3 years

Course details

Field of study Business and Management
Certification offered

Diploma in Banking & Finance

Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

This course is under the Humanities, Art, Media and Business cluster

Subject Grade
English Language Syllabus A 1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics 1-3

Any 1 relevant subject:

  • Art
  • Geography
  • History
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Geography)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, History)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in English)
  • Literature in English
  • Principles of Accounts
1-3

Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA

1-4
For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
Subject Grade
English Language 1-6
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-6

Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-B Aggregate Type

  • Art
  • Business Studies
  • Combined Humanities
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • Higher Art
  • Higher Music
  • History
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in English)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Chinese)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Malay)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Tamil)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, History)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Geography)
  • Intro to Enterprise Development
  • Literature in English
  • Literature in Chinese
  • Literature in Malay
  • Literature in Tamil
  • Media Studies (English)
  • Media Studies (Chinese)
  • Music
  • Principles of Accounts
1-6

Course modules

Year 1

Core modules

  • Application of Business Fundamentals
  • Applied Economics for Business
  • Applied Statistics for Business
  • Business IT & Spreadsheet Modelling
  • Financial Accounting & Interpretation
  • Professional Business Communication
  • Professional Practice in Finance
  • Strategic Business Communication
  • Sustainable Finance
  • User-Centred Design

Complementary electives

  • General Studies
Year 2

Core modules

  • AI & Data Analytics in Finance
  • Blockchain & Digital Finance
  • Consumer Banking
  • Corporate Financial Management
  • Data Science Fundamentals & Analytics
  • Decentralised Finance
  • Digital Banking
  • Digital Economy Project
  • Fund Fundamentals and Asset Management
  • Marketing
  • Sustainability in Business Project

Complementary electives

  • General Studies
Year 3

Core modules

  • Corporate and Investment Banking
  • Financial Inclusion & Innovation Project
  • Financial Planning
  • Innovation & Viable Business Development
  • International Finance & Treasury
  • Internship Programme
  • Risk & Compliance Management

Final-year learners may have the opportunity to participate in local or overseas internship programmes for 2 semesters or 1 full academic year.

Internship

Internship duration 24 weeks
Internship timeframe Year 3

Career prospects

You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

  • Account Operations Analyst
  • Assistant Relationship Manager
  • Client Services Officer
  • Compliance Officer
  • Customer Experience Executive
  • Data Analyst
  • Customer Service Officer
  • Digital Finance Consultant
  • Digital Product Manager
  • Digital Transformation Executive
  • Innovation Executive
  • Investment Counsellor Assistant
  • Product Analyst
  • Sustainability Analyst
  • Sustainable Finance & Climate Risk Analyst
  • Sustainable Investing Analyst

Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.

Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.