The Diploma in Financial Technology is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of the finance industry and the role that specific technologies are used within the financial institutions and markets. This diploma offers exploration of digital technologies and analytics and will prepare students with the programming knowledge they will require for their roles within the industry.
The 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 Diploma will introduce students to programming fundamentals, algorithmic problem solving, and data structures. Students will learn about financial institutions and markets as well as develop skills to be able to analyse behaviours and practices of the financial industry.
| Faculty | IT & Business |
| Programme Code | DIFT |
| 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 Diploma course are:
- To povide targeted training focused on essential skill sets required for the financial and business sector.
- To expose students to advanced programming and concepts and develop their skillset for a real-world environment.
- To equip students with business and industry knowledge to prepare them for employment in the banking and financial sector.
MODULES AND LECTURERS
MODULES
- Programming I
- Programming Concepts
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Financial Institutions and Markets
- Programming II
- Foundations of Business Analytics
- Digital Technologies in Business
- Statistical Methods for 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 Diploma in Financial Technology programme:
Minimum Age Requirement: 17 Years Old
Language:
- Minimum of Band 5.0 IELTS or above; OR
- PTE Academic score of 41 or above; OR
- Duolingo score of 80 or above; OR
- TOEFL iBT score of 35 or above; OR
- Minimum of C6 in GCE “O” level English; or equivalent.
Academic:
- 2 Passes in GCE ‘A’ levels; OR
- Year 12 High School or equivalent; OR
- Mature candidate who is 30 years old with at least 8 years of working experience;
- 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.