The Advanced Diploma in Financial Technology is designed to build upon the foundational technology knowledge and skills required for the financial industry. It will expand upon database systems, design and management. It will also introduce students to machine learning and its application in the financial industry. Students will delve into corporate governance and sustainable finance as they further develop their skills in coding with Python and writing complex SQL queries.
The Advanced Diploma in Financial Technology will prepare students for critical roles such as:
- Financial Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Risk Management Specialist
- Compliance Officer
- Blockchain Developer
- Fintech Product Officer
- Digital Marketing Specialist
- Business Development Officer
- User Experience (UX) Designer
- Investment Consultant
- Financial Advisor
- Payment Solutions Analyst
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Regulatory Technology (RegTech) Specialist
This full-time advanced diploma will introduce students to Fintech, financial econometrics, databases and machine learning. Students will delve deeper into the application of financial technologies and its transformative effects as well as opportunities for development of sustainable goals in finance.
| Faculty | IT & Business |
| Programme Code | ADIFT |
| Next Intake | Jan/May/Sep |
| Enquiry | Please fill out the enquiry form below. |
| Contact Office | +65 6533 0031 |
| Contact Whatsapp | +65 9126 3448 |
| Office Operation Hours | 10.00am – 7.00pm / Mondays – Fridays |
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this Advanced Diploma course are:
- To enhance analytical and problem-solving abilities through programming and data analysis.
- To expose students to fintech, big data, machine learning and their applications in the financial industry.
- To equip students with various business and industry knowledge to prepare them to employment in the banking and financial sector.
MODULES AND LECTURERS
MODULES
- Finance with Python
- Databases
- Fintech and Financial Transformation
- Applied Machine Learning
- Corporate Governance and Ethics
- Introduction to Fintech
- Financial Econometrics
- Sustainable Finance
Modules Synopses
Download the brochure for more information on modules in this programme.
Lecturers
Click here for the list of registered lecturers deployed for the respective programmes and modules.
ASSESSMENT METHODS & GRADUATION
Each module will be formally assessed by a mix of exercise, coding, and project work. Students must achieve an overall attendance of 90% (International Student) and 75% (Local Student).
PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES OF STUDENTS AND GRADUATES
Student performance data is available upon request. Please contact enquiry@icae.edu.sg
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For admission to the Advanced Diploma in Financial Technology programme:
Minimum Age Requirement: 18 Years Old
Language:
- Minimum of Band 5.5 IELTS or above; OR
- PTE Academic score of 46 or above; OR
- Duolingo score of 95 or above; OR
- TOEFL iBT score of 46 or above; OR
- Minimum of C6 in GCE “O” level English; or equivalent.
Academic:
- Diploma in Financial Technology awarded by College of Allied Educators; OR
- Diploma from a polytechnic in Singapore or the same discipline Diploma from other Private Education Institutes;
- Other foreign qualifications shall be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
COURSE FEE AND INFORMATION
| Preview Days & Time: | Book your preview NOW |
| Next Intake: | Jan/May/Sep |
| Duration: | 8 Months (Full-Time) |
| Contact Hours: | 384 hrs |
| Average Teacher-Student Ratio: | 1:80 |
| Fee Structure - Local Students: | Payment to be made to COLLEGE OF ALLIED EDUCATORS PTE LTD |
| Non Refundable Application Fees: | Application Fee – S$ 150 |
| Course Fee: | S$ 8,000 |
| Total Payable before GST: | S$ 8,150 |
| GST of 9%: | S$ 733.50 |
| Total Payable after GST: | S$ 8,883.50 |
| Fee Structure - International Students: | Payment to be made to COLLEGE OF ALLIED EDUCATORS PTE LTD |
| Non Refundable Application Fees: | Application Fee – S$ 500 |
| Course Fee: | S$ 10,000 |
| Total Payable before GST: | S$ 10,500 |
| GST of 9%: | S$ 945 |
| Total Payable after GST: | S$ 11,445.00 |
| Payment Mode: | Name of Bank: Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited Address of Bank: 65 Chulia Street, OCBC Centre, Singapore 049513 Swift Code: OCBCSGSG Account Type: Current Account (for ATM/Online Transfer) Branch Code: 629 Account Number: 629-436387-001For Paynow, UEN Number: 201013690MFor the credit card instalment plan, the fees are payable by interest-free instalment for 6 or 12 months available for UOB & OCBC Credit Card Holders. Please note that an appointment is required as we will need you to head down to our office to use the terminal to split the instalment (Physical card required). Kindly arrange an appointment with the admission consultant. |
| Refund terms: | Refund table as per student contract |
| Fee Protection Scheme (FPS): | Fee Protection Scheme |
| Other Fees: | Miscellaneous Fees |
Disclaimer: All terms, schedules, and prices are subject to change without prior notice and at the discretion of College of Allied Educators.