Diploma in Banking and Finance
Programme Objective
Delivery Method
Progression Pathway
Diploma in Banking and Finance

Mode & Duration
Full-time: 9 mths
Part-time: 9 mths
Intakes
Jan / Apr / Jul / Oct
Average Teacher-Student Ratio
1:30
Assessment
Each module is assessed by academic work comprising written assignments, case study reports, essays, examination as determined by the subject profile. The assessment criterion varies from module to module and level to level.
Modules
- 1. Financial Accounting I
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This module covers key knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and concepts
including the preparation of accounting entries for non-current assets; advanced bookkeeping;
journals for correction of errors and year-end adjustments; trial balance and financial accounts.
Students will be exposed to AP AR GL CB COA TB POS modules. Key areas such as making end of
period adjustments, producing and analysing end period reports will be covered. This qualification
is suitable for those working or intending to work in advanced accounting roles.
- 2. Lending Principles and Practices
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This module relates the understanding of the principles and practices of lending. It provides the
fundamental concepts and knowledge to effectively manage the lending requests made by customers in
a structure lending cycle, including the repayment or recovery of such advances. The student is given a
broad framework of the lending environment and the legal regime in which lenders operate, before
moving onto analysing the different types of customers, their lending requirements and the wide range
of lending services that can be used to satisfy those lending needs. It also covers the process of debt
recovery. Students will be taught the principles, concepts, techniques, and methods of lending. It also
prepares the students for more advanced studies in Banking and Finance at Bachelor Year 2 level.
- 3. Principles of Banking and Finance
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The course addresses the fundamentals of banking and finance, on which subsequent and more
specialized finance units are based. Students will be taught on the institutional features of financial
systems and identify key issues and problems arising in banking and finance.
- 4. Economics
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In this module, students will learn the different economic systems and how the market works. Students will be exposed to the various micro-economic theories of demand and production, product pricing, market forms; price determination under perfect competition and imperfect competition, and the theory of distribution. In addition, students will learn the macro-economic theory of income and employment determination, National Income, Keynesian and monetarists' viewpoints, and the main macro-economic concerns of Inflation; Unemployment, as well as Macro-economic policies and International Trade.
- 5. Principles of Management
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This module introduces students to key challenges faced by managers in the new millennium.
Learning includes the study of management concepts, management processes, and managerial
roles in organization; classical, behavioural and contemporary viewpoints in management;
organizational culture and social responsibility and ethics in management; planning and
managerial decision making; organizing and organizational structure and design; leading,
managing individuals and groups, motivation, leadership, employment relations and managerial
control and control methods.
- 6. Principles of Marketing
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This module is designed to provide students with an overview of the key concepts, theories and
applications of marketing in an organisation. The subject will cover the nature and role of marketing;
marketing planning, control and research, the environment of marketing, consumer behaviour, market
segmentation and positioning; product life cycle and applying the appropriate marketing strategies;
marketing mix, and product planning and development. Students will learn how to engage in
transactions and relationship building with the customers.
- 7. Fundamentals of Banking Law
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The module addresses the fundamentals of Banking Law, starting with basics of contract law,
agency and relevance to banking, the banker-customer relationship, duties of the banker and the
customer as well as exposes the student to legal aspects of lending and security taking. Topics
include the legal underpinnings of the financial system; regulatory architecture; legal concepts
underlying the bank-customer relationship and duties of banker and customer; customer
information and reporting; electronic banking; use and regulation of negotiable instruments (bills
of exchange, promissory notes and cheques); lending and taking security; and consumer
protection. The module concludes by considering recent issues in banking and how they link to the
topics covered in the course.
- 8. Money and Monetary Systems
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Money and Monetary System is a subject to be taught in the first year of the degree programme in
Finance. In this module students will be provided an introductory explanation to the origin of
money and its roles in the past and present money systems. It will also provide an insight to the
mechanics of how currencies work in a market economy and how Central banks can use an
instrument to regulate the growth of the economy. The relationship between interest rate and
price of currency is also discussed in a broader perspective.
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirement:
2 GCE A-Level
or
EASB Foundation Programme
or
LCCI Diploma Level 3
or
12-Year High School Graduates
AND
English Proficiency Requirement:
Minimum EASB ETEDP Level 2 / IELTS 5.0 / GCE O-Level C6
(For mature students who do not meet the above minimum academic entry requirements but have prior learning or work experience in the relevant fields, please contact EASB for consultation.)
Application Procedure
You may apply to EASB either by visiting EASB Balestier Campus
or
mail your application to East Asia Institute of Management, 9 Ah Hood Road, Singapore 329975
Course Fee
International students |
Full-Time |
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Tuition Fee
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S$ 10,800
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Assessment Fee
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S$ 1,400
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Application Fee
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S$ 540
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Administration Fee
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S$ 1,000
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Material Fee
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S$ 600
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TOTAL
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S$ 14,340
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Singaporean / PR |
Full-Time |
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Part-Time |
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Tuition Fee
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S$ 6,600
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Tuition Fee
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S$ 6,600
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Assessment Fee
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S$ 800
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Assessment Fee
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S$ 800
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Application Fee
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S$ 150
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Application Fee
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S$ 150
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Administration Fee
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S$ 800
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Administration Fee
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S$ 800
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Material Fee
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S$ 600
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Material Fee
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S$ 600
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TOTAL
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S$ 8,950
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TOTAL
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S$ 8,950
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Medical Insurance |
Waived |
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FPS Insurance or Escrow Bank Charge |
Waived |
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Other miscelleneous fees may apply ( Please click here for more information) |
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Application and Enrolment Fee is non-refundable. All prices are subject to prevailing Goods & Services Tax (GST) of 7%. All prices are effective for intakes from November 2019. Start of class is subjected to minimum class size achieved. |
Certificate
The Diploma is awarded by the East Asia Institute of Management and is articulated with 30 UK, New Zealand and Australian universities.
