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Specialist Diploma in Technology, Innovation & Analytics for Financial Sector Professionals

Topic:Business Management, Others

Course Type:Part-Time Diploma and Post-Diploma Courses

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Overview

  • Course Date:

    TBA
  • Registration Period:

    TBA
  • Duration/Frequency:

    TBA
  • Mode of Training:

    Facilitated Learning (Face-to-Face/ Online Synchronous) and Asynchronous E-Learning
  • Venue:

    Singapore Polytechnic (facilitated classroom training) and Online E-Learning
  • Funding:

    Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit

Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, the online registration will be closed. You may register your interest and be notified when there is a new run.

Class schedule:
Every Tuesday and Thursday
6:30pm - 9:30pm

Duration:
300 hours (1 year)

Enquiries:
Email: ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg

Please refer to Academic Calendar.




The banking and finance industry is undergoing rapid changes.  As the evolving digital climate change the sector and its employment prospects, financial sector professionals need to be equipped with skills to stay relevant and secure meaningful roles in the new financial setting. 

SP School of Business’ Specialist Diploma in Technology, Innovation & Analytics for Financial Sector Professionals will enable middle level managers working in the financial sector to acquire further knowledge and skills within their trained discipline areas and value add to their organisation.  This course also allows the participant to explore areas of new job opportunities within the sector based on the future-enabled skillset identified by the Institute of Banking and Finance.

Course Objective

This course aims to equip the participants with future-enabled skills
 
Upon successful completion of the course, they will be able to:

  • Learn and apply new Technologies & Tools used in the financial sector
  • Use Data Analytics to improve on Decision-Making Processes
  • Adopt a Human-Centric approach to Innovation and Customer Engagement
  • Learn and manage Cyber Risks faced by financial institutions
  • Understand Disruptive Fintech Innovations to the financial sector

Course Outline

The course is a one-year part-time programme consisting of two Post-Diploma Certificates (PDCs) with one PDC conducted in each semester.  Each PDC comprises three modules.  Classes will be conducted in two evenings per week for 15 weeks each semester.

The modules for the two PDCs are:

PDC 1: Certificate In Enhanced Skills for Finance in Analytics & Innovation

Module 1:   Human-centric Innovation & Change Management
Module 2:   Fintech & Digital Transformation in Banking   
Module 3:   Applied Financial Analytics

PDC 2: Certificate In Applied Technologies in Financial Institutions

Module 1:   Integrated Digital Marketing Communications and Platforms 
Module 2:   AI & Process Automation in Financial Institutions  
Module 3:   Essentials of Cyber Security in Financial Institutions 


Please click  here for Module Synopsis

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should preferably have a Polytechnic Diploma or Degree in Business. Those, with a Polytechnic Diploma or Degree in non-Business disciplines, will be eligible as well

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicant, not meeting the entry requirements, may be considered based on evidence of competency readiness

The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist eligible applicants and admit those who perform well in the interview if required

Certification / Accreditation

Upon completion of the modules in each semester, the participant will be awarded one Post-Diploma Certificates (PDC) respectively.

Upon successfully acquiring the two PDCs within the 2-year validity period, the participant will be conferred a Specialist Diploma in Technology, Innovation & Analytics for Financial Sector Professionals qualification from Singapore Polytechnic.

Suitable for

Middle managers, currently working or with experience in the financial sector whose jobs are impacted by digital transformation and need to learn, incorporate and use technology in their workplace

With the skills and knowledge gained from this course, the participant will be able to stay relevant in the evolving digital transformation in the banking and finance sector