Overview
Diploma in Banking and Finance
The Diploma in Banking and Finance equips students with the essential knowledge and skills required to succeed in the dynamic financial services sector. The programme integrates theoretical foundations with practical applications across banking, accounting, finance, and business management. Delivered through lectures, seminars, workshops, business games, simulations, and directed independent study, students engage with key texts, lecturer‑designed materials, and supplementary resources to develop analytical, research, and communication competencies. This diploma provides a strong academic base for progression into advanced qualifications and professional careers in finance.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the programme, students will be able to:
- Analyze business environments – Apply frameworks such as PESTLE and Porter’s Five Forces to evaluate macroeconomic forces and their impact on organizations.
- Demonstrate financial literacy – Understand accounting principles, prepare financial statements, and interpret financial data for effective decision‑
- Apply banking and finance concepts – Gain knowledge of banking operations, multinational finance, and financial management practices in diverse contexts.
- Develop research and analytical skills – Design and conduct projects, formulate research questions, and apply statistical techniques to evaluate financial debates and theories.
- Strengthen digital and information management skills – Source, analyze, and ethically use digital resources to support academic and professional work.
- Enhance people and organizational management skills – Acquire practical knowledge in managing individuals, teams, and organizational structures across industries.
- Understand marketing in financial contexts – Explore evolving marketing strategies and consumer behavior in fast‑changing business environments.
- Prepare for higher studies and careers – Build a strong foundation for progression into advanced diplomas, degrees, or professional qualifications in banking and finance.
The programme is delivered via lectures, seminars, workshops, business games and simulations and directed independent study. The latter will normally make specific use of an individually accessed Key Text for that module as well as lecturer designed course materials (including module guide and web related materials). The use will also be made of a range of accessible (e.g. library held) supplementary texts, articles, reports and other designated sources, including business games, simulations and websites.
Structure
| Awarding authority | – | Amity Global Institute (AGI) |
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| Academic Year/Time Schedule/Programme Duration | – | Duration of course is 1 year |
| Mode | – | Full Time / Part Time |
| Teaching Amenities, Facilities etc | – | Lecture rooms, Library, Computer lab, Student lounge |
| Intakes | – | Visit intake dates under Admissions. |
| Business Environment | Information Management | Business in Society | Banking and Finance Project |
| Introduction to Accounting, Banking and Finance | Managing People, Organisations and Management | ||
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Elective Module (CHOOSE 1)
- Accounting for Business
- Multinational Business Finance
- Marketing Management
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Age Requirements
- 17 years old
Academic Requirements
Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level Examination in the English medium and must have obtained all of the following:
- – At least two passes in subjects at H2 level with One H1 Level pass and attempted General Paper (GP) or Knowledge & Inquiry (KI)
- – Formal International Year 12 Education
- – International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma awarded by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO)
- – Polytechnic Diploma Holder in any field of study from a local polytechnic in Singapore
- – BTEC level 4 HNC in any field of study
- – An approved Diploma or Advanced Diploma from private education institutions of Singapore which has the minimum entry requirements as follows,
- GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalent;
- Nitec, Higher Nitec or equivalent.
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English Requirement
Student must complete and obtained a Pass in English in high school.
If English is not the medium of studies or learning in the high school or taken as a 2nd language, then the following requirements applies:
- – IELTS 5.5;
- – TOFEL 550 (paper-base) + 4 in TWE or 79 (iBT);
- – SAT1 score 550 (Critical reading & writing);
- – PTE Academic score 42/100;
- – An equivalent English language qualification
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Mature Applicants
- Candidates who are at least 30 years of age with at least 8 years of working experience (after graduation from Junior College) as at 1st July of the admission year may apply for admission as Mature Applicants.
- To qualify as a mature applicant, you are required to submit a Personal Statement of not more than 200 words and 2 Referee Reports from at least one employer. Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
- Polytechnic Diploma Holder in the relevant of study from a local polytechnic in Singapore
- An approved Diploma or Advanced Diploma from private education institutions of Singapore with prior entry requirements as GCE ‘A’ level Examination or Equivalent (when admitted to qualifying Diploma)
- Maximum credits for APL approval will not greater than 50%
Fees
| Course Application Fee | |
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| Course Application Fee* | Local Students: S$150 (Onetime Only) International Students: S$450 (Onetime Only) |
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| Tuition Fee | S$9,000 | S$9,000 | |
| Total Course Fees Payable | S$9,000 | S$9,000 | |
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