Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025
Banking & Finance
Equips students with knowledge on banking and finance business as well as trends, emerging technology, and how future banks operate in the real world. The curriculum allows students to immerse in the Fintech ecosystem, collaborate with industry partners, execute cross-domain projects, explore the latest digitalisation tools, tap on technology to deliver financial and banking solutions; and incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into financial decisions.
Every student has a choice to complete a 6-month local/ overseas internship with two elective modules or a 1-year internship (JobReady Programme), and will obtain a minor in an area of student’s choice through the personalised learning pathway.
Course details
| Field of study | Business and Management |
| Certification offered |
Diploma in Banking & Finance |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This course is under the Humanities, Arts, Media and Business 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 | 1-6 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-6 |
|
Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-B Aggregate Type
|
1-6 |
Course modules
- Economics
- Global Business
- Makings of a Business
- Data Analytics
- Statistical Applications for Business
- Health & Wellness
- Innovation Made Possible
- Business Persuasion
- Marketing in the Digital Age
- Career & Professional Preparation
- Finance & Accounting for Business
- Kickstart a Business
- User-Centred Design for Business
- English Language Express (for selected students)
- Professional Branding & Networking
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Markets & Instruments
- Financial Planning
- Fintech & Digital Banking
- Corporate & Institutional Banking
- Investments
- Business & Finance Law
- Risk & Compliance
- Wealth Management
- IS: World Issues : A S'pore Perspective
Modules for 6-Month Internship Option
- Applied Project in Finance
- IS: Project ID - Connecting the Dots
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
- 6-month Internship
Modules for 1-Year JobReady Programme
- Industry Attachment 1
- Industry Attachment 2
- Project ID: Connecting the Dots
Electives - Choose two elective modules
- Business in the Circular Economy
- Carbon Management
- Governance & Sustainability Reporting
- Sustainable Finance
- Advanced Analytics & Strategic Insights
- AI in Business
- Digital Innovation & Transformation
- Behavioural Insights for Digital Consumer Experiences
- Behavioural Insights for Workplace Experiences
- Behavioural Insights for Strategic Communications
Internship
| Internship duration | 20 to 52 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
| Internship period | Mar to Aug, Sep to Feb, or Mar to Feb (1-year) |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Operational Risk Analyst
- Financial Planner/ Bancassurance Specialist
- Customer Service Officer
- Assistant Relationship Manager -Retail Banking
- Client Implementation Analyst
- Client Executive/ Account Management
- Trust Administrator
- Broker/ Business Development Executive
- Assistant Relationship Manager - Private Banking
- Assistant Wealth Planner
- ESG Product Specialist
- Sustainable Finance Analyst
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.