BA BUSINESS & ACCOUNTANCY Accountancy Banking & Financial Services Business Studies International Trade & Business Tourism & Resort Management
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ACCOUNTANCY 08 ACCOUNTANCY N51 11 BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES N53 14 BUSINESS STUDIES N45 18 INTERNATIONAL TRADE & BUSINESS N85 22 TOURISM & RESORT MANAGEMENT N72 Your first business choice At Ngee Ann s School of Business & Accountancy (BA), you will receive a solid grounding in core business disciplines and be groomed to be a global citizen.
STRONG INDUSTRY TIES Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) has been appointed the Sector Co-ordinator for Singapore s Accountancy & Financial Services cluster. Our strong links with the industry and the start-up community will open doors for you to enjoy robust learning experiences through Enhanced Internships, off-campus classes and project collaborations at leading organisations. University (SMU), Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), Yale-NUS College, Harvard University, Cambridge University, University of Queensland, University of Melbourne, University of Auckland, University of London and King s College, London. Many universities in Australia and the United Kingdom grant up to two years exemption for our graduates. Accountancy N51 Embark on internships with international accounting and auditing firms, banks and other prestigious organisations. Banking & Financial Services N53 Gain insightful and meaningful career experience at leading banks and prestigious institutions such as Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citi, DBS, OCBC, Standard Chartered Bank, UOB, Monetary Authority of Singapore and Singapore Exchange. Business Studies N45 One diploma, three specialisations. Pick one of these broad-based specialisations that matches your career aspiration: Entrepreneurship Human Capital Management Marketing Sought-After 5Diplomas International Trade & Business N85 NEW! Get a solid grounding in business, trade and logistics, with a global focus as well as the opportunity to go on yearly overseas trips through the International Business Exploration & Study Trip (ibest) initiative. Tourism & Resort Management N72 Intern at leading attractions and other companies in the hospitality, leisure & lifestyle, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Exhibitions) and travel industries. Our partners include Changi Airport Group, Citi, DBS, Deloitte, Eu Yan Sang, EY, Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, Lufthansa Cargo, Marina Bay Sands, Maersk Group, Monetary Authority of Singapore, PwC, Resorts World Sentosa, Robert Bosch, Scanteak, Shell Eastern Petroleum, Singapore Exchange Limited, Standard Chartered Bank, Suntec Singapore, Wildlife Reserves Singapore and many more. DIPLOMA PLUS PROGRAMME At BA, we offer the Diploma Plus Certificate in Quantitative Methods and Report Writing (CQME) to give you a head start in your career or degree pursuits. It covers a wide range of advanced modules such as Additional Mathematics, Economics and Quantitative Methods & Report Writing to deepen your knowledge and skills in specific areas. It may also help you obtain module exemptions during your first year in university! PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION With our courses accredited by professional bodies such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), and the Singapore Association of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (SAICSA), you will be well prepared for the challenges of today s dynamic business environment. DEGREES AHEAD Our BA graduates have been admitted to universities such as National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore Management ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DIPLOMAS AGGREGATE TYPE Many of our graduates have also received prestigious scholarships for their further studies such as the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship, Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarship, NTU Nanyang Scholarship, NUS Global Merit Scholarship and SMU Scholarship. SKILLSFUTURE INITIATIVES Enhanced Internship You can look forward to longer and more structured internships, as NP continues to collaborate with industry partners to provide more effective on-the-job training. As part of the national SkillsFuture initiative, these programmes will deepen your competencies and help you make informed career choices. Advanced Diploma in Accountancy In collaboration with the Singapore Accountancy Commission and Workforce Singapore, NP has launched an Advanced Diploma in Accountancy. This work-study programme offers an alternative pathway for Accountancy diploma holders into the profession. For more details, please refer to page 10. Specialist Diploma in Consumer Banking In collaboration with local and international banks and the Institute of Banking & Finance (IBF), NP has also launched the Specialist Diploma in Consumer Banking. This programme offers participants a head start in their banking careers and helps them develop a "big data mindset" in areas ranging from consumer banking operations and control to consumer banking products and development. For more details, please refer to page 13. Find us online at www.np.edu.sg/ba To be eligible for our diplomas, candidates must have the following GCE O Level examination (or equivalent) results. SUBJECT O LEVEL GRADE N51 Accountancy ELR2B2-B N53 Banking & Financial Services N45 Business Studies N85 International Trade & Business N72 Tourism & Resort Management English Language 1-6 Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) 1-6 Any three other subjects 1-6 You must also have sat for a Humanities subject or Art / Music or Principles of Accounts or a relevant OSIE / Applied Subject and fulfil the aggregate computation requirements. 03 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ACCOUNTANCY
N53 DIPLOMA IN BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES Go on a six-month Enhanced Internship to gain real-world exposure Gain a head start in the FinTech industry with our revamped curriculum Participate in workshops, talks and programmes in collaboration with financial institutions Enjoy accreditation and exemptions from professional bodies and universities 11 DIPLOMA IN BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES
WHAT THE COURSE IS ABOUT The global financial industry is undergoing radical changes, with major events such as Brexit and the emergence of financial technology (or FinTech). Be among the first to gain deep insight into this new wave of banking with our Diploma in Banking & Financial Services (BFS). The course provides you with a broad-based knowledge of accounting, business and finance, with specialised training in banking and financial services. You will gain an understanding of how financial institutions operate and learn about applications of banking and financial services in the real world. Strong Industry Partnerships As the Sector Co-ordinator of Singapore s Accountancy & Financial Services cluster, we have established very strong links with industry partners to provide you with more robust learning experiences, industry networking and mentorship. This will give you a head start in your future career in this industry. Embark on an exciting learning journey with prestigious local and foreign banks to enhance your exposure and augment your knowledge. Our industry partners include the Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citi, DBS, Monetary Authority of Singapore, OCBC, Singapore Exchange Limited, Standard Chartered Bank and UOB. Recognised & Accredited As a BFS graduate, you will enjoy accreditation and module exemptions from local and foreign universities as well as professional bodies. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN YEAR 1 -- Accounting & Finance -- Banking Law -- Business Communication 1 -- Business Statistics -- Career & Professional Preparation -- Decision Support Applications -- Digital Business Solutions -- Financial Markets & Services -- Information Design in Business -- Macroeconomics -- Management & Organisation -- Microeconomics -- Innovation Toolkit^ -- Sports & Wellness^ YEAR 2 -- Business Communication 2 -- Consumer Banking -- Corporate Finance -- Credit Management -- Finance of International Trade -- Financial Analytics -- Financial Planning -- Investments -- Service-Learning in Action -- Treasury -- Cultural Quotient at Work^ -- Exploring Contemporary Issues^ -- Any two IS electives^ YEAR 3 -- Business Communication 3 -- Marketing of Financial Services -- Risk & Compliance -- Settlements & Operations Management -- Wealth Management -- World Issues: A Singapore Perspective^ -- Any one IS elective^ -- Six-month Internship ^ Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) modules are taken on top of core discipline modules and account for up to 18 hours of the course curriculum. They comprise prescribed modules in areas such as communication, innovation and cultural intelligence as well as elective modules in the categories of arts & humanities, business, design and science & technology. To boldly go where no man has gone before -- that was my mantra as I took on the six-month internship programme in Kenya. Being the first BA student to set foot on this mysterious yet exciting continent, I had to adapt quickly to the new environment and the diverse cultures. This has definitely been a journey of self-discovery, where I discovered my strengths, learned to be adaptable, and not be fearful of failure. Most importantly, I realised that my career options are greater than I have ever imagined, and that there is a whole world out there to explore as a BFS graduate. Levron Goh (bottom right) BFS graduate, Class of 2017 Levron was the first student from BA to embark on an internship in Nairobi, Kenya. Spending six months at Nest Group Africa Ltd, an IT business incubator, he helped to set up standard operating procedures for the new Nairobi office, manage events, organise investment pitches and facilitate a bootcamp for mobile technology start-ups. CAREER As a BFS graduate, you can find good career opportunities in fields such as credit and marketing, corporate finance, financial planning, investment and wealth management, trade finance, treasury, and risk management, as well as settlements and operations management. FURTHER STUDIES The BFS diploma is recognised by all local universities and many overseas universities. Many universities in Australia and the United Kingdom grant at least one year s exemption, which means you can complete your degree programme faster. Professional bodies like the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Institute of Banking & Finance (IBF) and the Singapore College of Insurance (SCI) also recognise our diploma. For industry-linked certification, you will be exempted from one module of the Capital Markets and Financial Advisory Services (CMFAS) examinations. You can also sign up for the Specialist Diploma in Consumer Banking, a one-year work-study programme under the SkillsFuture initiative. Besides undergoing structured on-the-job training in consumer banking, you will also hone your skills and acquire knowledge for a head start in your banking career. You will receive an industry-recognised certification upon completion of the programme. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS For information on the entry requirements for this course, turn to Page 3. CONTACT US For the most up-to-date information on NP s Diploma in Banking & Financial Services, log on to www.np.edu.sg/bfs 13 DIPLOMA IN BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES