Diploma in Banking & Finance (S76) | Singapore Polytechnic

This module will provide students with an understanding of the fundamental accounting principles underlying accounting practice, from the preparation of accounting records to the financial statements of a company. It will also cover accounting for cash, property, plant and equipment as well as Goods and Services Tax. Students will learn how to analyse and interpret a simple set of financial statements for a company.

The module equips students with the fundamentals of business through the context of venture creation. Students will work in teams to conceive and develop proof of concepts on feasible businesses which they will carry out in BETA2. The module aims to develop students with knowledge and skills in Design Thinking and Fundamentals of Marketing where they get the opportunity to conduct empathy studies, engage in ideation and prototyping of their product/ services offerings. Through which, students learn how value propositions of their business ideas can be supported by the 4Ps of a marketing plan. Students will also get the opportunity to present their ideas to a panel of judges as they acquire presentation skills and develop confidence in presentations.

This module is a continuation from BETA1 where focus is placed on implementing and operating a business upon the conceived ideas. A start-up fund will be awarded to each group to help them actualise their business. Through the implementation and operating of businesses, students get to apply the skills and knowledge on Business Negotiation, Management and HR Practices as they work with suppliers and business partners, manage conflicts within their teams, conduct performance appraisals and reflect on their own experiences through an Entrepreneurship Thought and Action (ET&A) approach adapted from Babson College. With a deliberate intent to build an awareness around sustainability and corporate social responsibility, student groups get to donate their profits from the businesses to charitable organisations at the end of the module.

Provides foundation for students to be equipped with quantitative skills, understanding of basic statistical concepts and their relevance in business. It is designed to train students with the statistical research skills from data analysis through manual means and software, data representation and interpretation that will allow them to make informed decisions. The statistical problem-solving process is taught as a method in addressing business-related statistical problems. Topics covered include descriptive statistics, probability distributions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, and linear regression.

Find out what goes into a healthy and productive team where ideas, insights, and responsibilities are shared meaningfully. Sharpen your interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively in a digital environment.

Develop data fluency skills such as formulating questions, processing and analysing data to articulate numerical and graphical summaries. Build a simple data dashboard to generate insights and support a solution for a chosen SDG.

Leverage digital communication to engage, inspire and impact stakeholders diligently. Learn about responsible Digital Citizenship and how you can create engaging and impactful messages through various digital platforms and tools.

Economics will provide students with an understanding of the micro and macroeconomic concepts and applications which are needed in decision-making processes in the business world. It also enables students to have a better understanding and appreciation of the larger economic environment that they are facing.

This module aims to help you discover your strengths, values and interests. It also supports you in making informed educational and career choices to achieve your career aspirations.

Provides students with the essential features of spreadsheet to support data analysis for business applications. Topics covered include spreadsheet applications, fundamental data analysis, professional presentations and proper documentation. This module will impart the necessary skills to analyse worksheet data, apply fundamental data analysis techniques to improve productivity and streamline their day-to-day operational work. Equipped with these fundamentals, students will be able to apply these skills to construct business and financial models for today’s fast changing business environment.

Develop data visualisation skills and apply narrative elements and persuasive delivery techniques to communicate data effectively. Learn to craft compelling narratives, based on hard facts and data, to call stakeholders into taking action to tackle the SDGs.

Appreciate the use of both creative and computational thinking skills to solve a SDG-related problem. Apply focused and diffuse thinking , brainstorming techniques, and the four pillars of computational thinking to a chosen SDG.

Technology is changing the way banks operate and deliver products to consumers. This module incorporates technology and applications such as RPA (Robotic Process Automation), Python coding and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications to develop a computational mindset. Students will be introduced to the relevant concepts and work on solving practical problems, including writing simple Python programmes, understanding fundamentals of AI and RPA.

Develop critical and analytical thinking skills, along with the ability to present your point of view with credible and relevant evidence. Enhance your knowledge and appreciation of local and global issues covered in the 17 SDGs, with a focus on the former.

Introduces students to the fundamentals of business analytics concepts, and an overview of the levels of business analytics, from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive. Students will learn how to effectively use analytics tools to interpret analytic models and results for making better and more wellinformed business decisions. Students will also understand the emerging role of business analytics in business.

Commences with the basic features of the Singapore legal system. It then proceeds to introduce students to the basic principles of contract law, the Sale of Goods Act, the law of tort, cheques, agency and intellectual property. The legal aspects of business organisations will also be covered.

The module focuses on the basic principles of modern financial management whereby learners will understand of the importance of risk and return, and the different techniques for analysing long term investments. The module will also cover short-term cash planning and working capital management and an appreciation of ESG and how finance can drive sustainability in business operations.

This module aims to help you develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed for work effectiveness.

Provides a working knowledge of the equity and bond markets and the key players. Major equity topics include dealing mechanics, fundamental analysis and common valuation models. The module also examines the investment characteristics of fixed income securities, bond price volatility and behaviour and basic bond portfolio strategies.

The ERM module will give students a basic grasp of risks faced by financial institutions and businesses. There will be a discussion of financial crises and the role of regulation. Risks analysed in the module will include important current developments such as sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. Risk management techniques and financial hedges will also be taught.

Introduces the features and activities in the financial markets of Singapore and the world. At the conclusion of this module students will be able to understand the roles and operations of financial institutions and other key market players, appreciate the roles of regulatory bodies including the Central Bank (MAS) in the current trend of deregulation competition and globalisation and understand the nature activities instruments/products and services of various financial markets namely primary and secondary markets money markets capital markets and derivatives markets.

This module aims to create an awareness and to develop an understanding of the financial regulations as well as the regulatory framework related to the banking and finance industry. Students will learn the key purpose and importance of major financial regulations and compliance areas, such as Anti-Money laundering (AML) / Countering Financing of Terrorism (CFT), Fraud Prevention as well as Securities Market Misconduct and regulations. Students will also gain insights into the compliance practice and develop a compliance mind-set. The module will also introduce and explore “Regtech” that is applied in the financial regulations and compliance industry.

This module aims to create awareness and build familiarity in Fintech by developing an understanding of disruptive innovations in the banking and finance sector. This includes Fintech’s underlying drivers, its impact on the sector, its challenges in adoption, as well as opportunities for Fintech businesses. Developments in digital banking, cryptocurrencies, payments, open banking, as well as its implications in regulations will be examined. Basic understanding on related technologies such as blockchain technology, APIs, and AI / Machine Learning will be explored. Students will also try their hands at conceptualising Fintech business ideas to address real-world problems with financial technology.

This module introduces students to the basics of trade, practical aspects of importing and exporting goods, and the various shipping documents commonly encountered in shipping goods internationally by both sea and air freights. It teaches trade terms, the various methods of payments in trade, the risks faced by traders in international trade. Students will also be exposed to INCO terms, shipping procedures and shipping terminologies.In addition, students are taught the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) “Uniform Rules for Collection” and “Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits.

Get a head start in your career with the necessary skill sets, knowledge and tools to create your very own personal brand. Learn effective strategies to set yourself apart from the competition, and put it to good use and create awareness about the SDGs.

Provides an overview to understand how AI and Predictive Analytics is applied in the banking and finance industry. Students will learn to use KNIME as a platform to create and deploy machine learning models without writing complex codes by using simple drag and drop functionality. They will also apply programming skills in Excel VBA.

Work in multi-disciplinary groups to apply design thinking methods, backed by research and qualitative data, to tackle local sustainable issues mapped to the SDGs. Tap into knowledge and skills learnt in CCC modules to create innovative prototypes for real-life issues faced by local communities.

Provides students with fundamental understanding of credit risk analysis including financial statement, bank statement and credit bureau analysis for both consumers and corporates. Students will also learn credit risk modelling and apply loan parameters to set up a credit risk model, features of consumer and corporate credit facilities to structure loans in a competitive way, identity and work-out problem loans and understand the importance of green loans and sustainable loans to drive sustainable outcomes.

In this module, students will collaborate with peers from regardless of specialisation to work on a Social-Impact Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)-related project.

Enables students to gain professional experience through work attachments to organisations with banking or financial trading functions.

Provides an overview of the foreign exchange market, money market, and other financial markets. Students will be introduced to the mechanics of trading in the various instruments in these markets and using these instruments for funding and investment. The module will also discuss the nature of futures markets, behaviour of futures prices and the mechanics of futures trading. Financial futures and options will be introduced as trading and hedging strategies. Students will have exposure to simulated forex and derivatives trading.

Introduces the students to the principles and practices of wealth management and wealth planning. It provides an overview of financial planning concepts such as investment planning, insurance planning, tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning. In the process, they will learn about the importance of sustainability in their analysis of financial products. Students will also learn about client relationship management on how to engage with clients at various stages of the wealth planning process, from pre-customer acquisition groundwork, fact-finding, delivery of financial plan to after-sales service. Design Thinking tools are infused into the module to create customer-centric solutions.