BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN BANKING AND FINANCE (Top-up)
How does financial theory aid corporate decision making? How do banks manage risks across global markets? The past 20 years have seen banks and financial markets become increasingly globalised. Deregulation and advances in technology have
empowered banks to expand their offerings, making them an integral component of all financial sectors. The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Banking and Finance (Top-up) programme combines academic rigour with practical financial skills to meet the needs of demanding careers in the Banking and Finance industry. You will explore topics including:
Banking sector regulation
Current issues in modern banking
The global financial system
The role of the academic, analyst, investor and policymaker
Why banks exist and how they operate in the modern economy
This Degree programme introduces you to the main functional areas of Business, including Accounting, Management and Marketing. This gives you the flexibility to work in any area of Banking and Finance, or Business after graduation. You will have the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice by completing an in-depth, independent research project. This will give you the chance to further develop vital employability skills in the areas of research, time management and critical thinking.
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Banking and Finance (Top-up) is a Direct Honours Degree programme that consists of 15 modules.
Graduation & Degree Awarded
Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Banking and Finance from University of Essex, United Kingdom.
The Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in the United Kingdom.
Honours Awarded
Honours in the Degree will be awarded based on the total marks of all programmes in accordance with the university programmes regulations.
Intakes
- April
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Career Development and Learning Opportunities
At Kaplan, we are committed to your success and growth. As part of your continuous learning, we offer a wide range of training opportunities designed to empower our employees to thrive in their roles and advance their careers.
Family Member Discount
Beyond the educational aspirations of our own Kaplan employees, we are also dedicated to supporting the academic and career goals of their loved ones. Whether the goal is to enhance skills, earn a degree or explore new career paths, eligible Kaplan employees can look forward to a family member discount.
Flexi Benefit Allowance
Eligible Kaplan employees are given a Flexible Benefit Allowance which can be used to cover medical outpatient expenses, specialist treatment, holiday expenses, gym membership, personal insurance, and more.
Health and Wellness Benefits
At Kaplan, eligible staff will have access to several benefits to support their physical health and mental well-being. Benefits include health insurance that protects our employees from the financial burden of unexpected medical expenses, complimentary health screening, mental health and wellness programmes, and more.
Leave Benefits
Kaplan offers a wide range of leave options to help our employees manage their work and life priorities. These leave benefits are a fundamental part of our commitment to nurturing the well-being of our valued employees and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Service Awards
We honour employees who have made significant contributions to our organisation and our mission. Our annual Service Award recognises and honours employees who attain service milestones in Kaplan.
PSW Opportunity
- The International Students studying in certain institutions in Singapore are allowed to work part time for 16 hours per week as mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore.
- Students who have studied in the institutions mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore are allowed to apply for a Long Term Visitor Pass.
- They are allowed to look for a job during this time period.This is for 12 months.If the students get a job during this time period, the employer may sponsor for an Employment pass.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Academic Requirements
This Degree programme accepts a wide range of qualifications, which includes:
- Polytechnic Diploma
- Kaplan Diploma
- Other Private Diplomas and/or Foreign qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
- English Language Requirements
- An approved Diploma qualification or higher, where the language of instruction was English; OR
- GCE O-Level English Language or Literature in English (Grade C6 and above); OR
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent; OR
- Other English language qualifications accepted by the University of Essex,
In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.
Work Experience
When required, the University’s Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) process will be applied, on a case-by-case basis, as part of the admissions process for programmes offered in Singapore through our partnership with Kaplan. Any assessment, typically based on evidence of significant and relevant experiential learning, and related admissions decisions would be conducted by University staff and leads to the recognition of the achievement of learning outcomes and the award of University Credit.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
39894 SDG
Average Cost of Living: 10400 SDG /year
Application Fee: 523 SDG
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