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

* Progression to Bachelor Degree is subject to articulation arrangement / mapping
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. Industrial Project
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This module gives students the opportunity to apply concepts and principles of Banking and Finance they
learnt throughout the course. Students will undertake an industrial project on banking and finance as
related to their respective subjects.
- 2. Research Methods
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This module introduces students to the core concepts, methods, and values involved in doing research, from formulating research questions, reviewing the literature, designing questionnaires, to carrying out data analysis and presenting research results. The strengths and weaknesses of research methods are examined to help students choose an appropriate methodology, and the wider philosophical issues and ethical controversies that affect research are discussed. It also examines the distinction between quantitative and qualitative research techniques and how and when they should be used.
- 3. Financial Management
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This module is designed for finance and business students to enable them to present and apply theories of corporate finance. Students will learn about the goals of managerial finance and the roles of financial managers and be exposed to financial and ratio analysis and its limitations. The core areas cover Financial Forecasting, Planning and Budgeting; Management of Working Capital; Sources of Finance; Time Value of Money and Capital Investment Appraisal; Capital Budgeting; Cost of Capital; Leverage and Capital Structure and Dividend Policy.
- 4. Banking Operations
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Banking Operations is a subject to be taught in the second year of the degree programme in
Banking and Finance. In this module students will be provided an understanding of the practices
underlying banking operations. The subject will enable students to analyse banking operations,
review competitive strategies and the marketing of bank services. These areas are examined using
theoretical models to evaluate the rapidly evolving policy of retail, and international banking
- 5. Portfolio Management
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This module enables students to gain a broad understanding of the main financial asset classes and
investment products which could be utilized by a sophisticated investor. By the end of the module,
students will be able to evaluate the different types of cash and cash equivalent investments; evaluate
different characteristics of fixed income securities, equities, property and other alternative asset classes;
able to discuss in detail the use of open ended funds, exchange traded funds and investment trusts;
recommend and offer a critical evaluation of alternative investment products which retail and
sophisticated investors could use.
- 6. Financial Markets and Institutions
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This module covers various financial markets, instruments, and institutions with the primary focus on capital raising and financing activities of firms at different stages in their life cycle. The course analyses financing choices for young firms for which there exists little or no security price information and then subsequently examines capital raising issues relevant to larger, listed firms.
Topics include the decision to go public, mechanics and pricing of Initial Public Offerings (IPO), role of investment bankers in IPOs, privatisation, bank and public debt markets, securitisation, credit ratings, junk bond markets, equity financing and signalling, convertible debt financing, interest
rate, currency and price risk management, and issues relating to corporate hedging.
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirement:
Relevant EASB Diploma
or
Polytechnic Diploma
or
LCCI Diploma Level 4
or
Equivalent academic qualification from a recognized higher learning institution
AND
English Proficiency Requirement:
Minimum EASB ETEDP Level 2 / IELTS 5.5 / 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 |
|
Tuition Fee
|
S$ 10,800
|
Assessment Fee
|
S$ 1,400
|
Application Fee
|
S$ 540
|
Administration Fee
|
S$ 1,000
|
Material Fee
|
S$ 600
|
TOTAL
|
S$ 14,340
|
Singaporean / PR |
Full-Time |
|
Tuition Fee
|
S$ 6,600
|
Assessment Fee
|
S$ 800
|
Application Fee
|
S$ 150
|
Administration Fee
|
S$ 800
|
Material Fee
|
S$ 600
|
TOTAL
|
S$ 8,950
|
Singaporean / PR |
Part-Time |
|
Tuition Fee
|
S$ 6,600
|
Assessment Fee
|
S$ 800
|
Application Fee
|
S$ 150
|
Administration Fee
|
S$ 800
|
Material Fee
|
S$ 600
|
TOTAL
|
S$ 8,950
|
Medical Insurance |
Waived |
FPS Insurance or Escrow Bank Charge |
Waived |
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 Advanced Diploma is awarded by the East Asia Institute of Management and is articulated with 30 UK, New Zealand and Australian universities.
