Diploma in Banking and Finance
Programme Objective
Delivery Method
Progression Pathway
Diploma in Banking and Finance

Mode & Duration
Full-time: 9 mths
Part-time: 9 mths
Intakes
Jan / Apr / Jul / Oct
Average Teacher-Student Ratio
1:30
Assessment
Each module is assessed by academic work comprising written assignments, case study reports, essays, examination as determined by the subject profile. The assessment criterion varies from module to module and level to level.
Modules
- 1. Financial Accounting I
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This module covers key knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and concepts
including the preparation of accounting entries for non-current assets; advanced bookkeeping;
journals for correction of errors and year-end adjustments; trial balance and financial accounts.
Students will be exposed to AP AR GL CB COA TB POS modules. Key areas such as making end of
period adjustments, producing and analysing end period reports will be covered. This qualification
is suitable for those working or intending to work in advanced accounting roles.
- 2. Digital Marketing
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The objective of this module is to provide the understanding of the concepts of digital marketing. Scope coverage includes; understanding digital marketing; digital information, media, channels and devices; digital marketing and the marketing mix; integrating the traditional 4Ps of marketing mix strategy into the digital platform; digital marketing analytics; challenges and legal and ethical considerations in digital marketing such as cybersecurity and data protection and intellectual property. (67 words)
- 3. Principles and Practice of Banking & Finance
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The module addresses the fundamentals of banking and finance, on which subsequent and more
specialised finance units are based. Students will be taught on the institutional features of
financial systems and identify key issues and problems arising in banking and finance. This module
also covers the principles and practices of lending. Students will be taught the principles, concepts,
techniques, methods of lending and the process of debt recovery.
- 4. Economics
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Our Economics programme helps students excel in the subject through developing analytic and evaluative minds. They learn to handle economic data, weigh information and differentiate between facts and value judgements in economic issues, acquire an accurate understanding of core economic concepts and to present these economic ideas convincingly through essay writing skills. Students cover a range of contemporary topics encompassing real-world examples and pressing economic issues across the world.
- 5. Principles of Management
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This module introduces students to key challenges faced by managers in the new millennium.
Learning includes the study of management concepts, management processes, and managerial
roles in organization; classical, behavioural and contemporary viewpoints in management;
organizational culture and social responsibility and ethics in management; planning and
managerial decision making; organizing and organizational structure and design; leading,
managing individuals and groups, motivation, leadership, employment relations and managerial
control and control methods.
- 6. Fundamentals of Blockchain Technology
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Blockchain is an emerging disruptive technology that radically improve transactions security at
banking, supply chain, and other transaction networks. Essentially, it provides the basis for a
dynamic distributed ledger that can be applied to save time when recording transactions between
parties, remove costs associated with intermediaries, and reduce risks of fraud and tampering.
This module explores the fundamentals and applications of blockchain technology. Students will
learn about the decentralized peer-to-peer network, distributed ledger, and trust model that
define blockchain technology. The module covers the basic components of blockchain
(transaction, block, block header, and the chain), its operations (hashing, verification, validation,
and consensus model), underlying algorithms, and the essentials of trust (hard fork and soft fork).
We will look at private and public blockchain networks similar to Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as
concepts of smart contracts, proof of work, and proof of stake. Finally, we will address the
relationships among blockchain technology, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI),
cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Students will understand the inner workings and
applications of this disruptive technology and its potential impact on all aspects of the business
world and society.
- 7. Fundamentals of Banking Law
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The module addresses the fundamentals of Banking Law, starting with basics of contract law,
agency and relevance to banking, the banker-customer relationship, duties of the banker and the
customer as well as exposes the student to legal aspects of lending and security taking. Topics
include the legal underpinnings of the financial system; regulatory architecture; legal concepts
underlying the bank-customer relationship and duties of banker and customer; customer
information and reporting; electronic banking; use and regulation of negotiable instruments (bills
of exchange, promissory notes and cheques); lending and taking security; and consumer
protection. The module concludes by considering recent issues in banking and how they link to the
topics covered in the course.
- 8. Money and Monetary Systems
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Money and Monetary System is a subject to be taught in the first year of the degree programme in
Finance. In this module students will be provided an introductory explanation to the origin of
money and its roles in the past and present money systems. It will also provide an insight to the
mechanics of how currencies work in a market economy and how Central banks can use an
instrument to regulate the growth of the economy. The relationship between interest rate and
price of currency is also discussed in a broader perspective.
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirement:
2 GCE A-Level
or
EASB Foundation Programme
or
LCCI Diploma Level 3
or
12-Year High School Graduates
AND
English Proficiency Requirement:
Minimum EASB ETEDP Level 2 / IELTS 5.0 / GCE O-Level C6
(For mature students who do not meet the above minimum academic entry requirements but have prior learning or work experience in the relevant fields, please contact EASB for consultation.)
Application Procedure
You may apply to EASB either by visiting EASB Balestier Campus
or
mail your application to East Asia Institute of Managment, 9 Ah Hood Road, Singapore 329975
Course Fee
International students |
Full-Time |
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Tuition Fees
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S$ 10,800
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Examination Fees
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S$ 1,400
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Application and Enrolment
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S$ 540
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Administrative Fee
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S$ 1,000
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Study Material
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S$ 600
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TOTAL
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S$ 14,340
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Singaporean / PR |
Full-Time |
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Part-Time |
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Tuition Fees
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S$ 6,600
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Tuition Fees
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S$ 6,600
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Examination Fees
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S$ 800
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Examination Fees
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S$ 800
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Application and Enrolment
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S$ 150
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Application and Enrolment
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S$ 150
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Administrative Fee
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S$ 800
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Administrative Fee
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S$ 800
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Study Material
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S$ 600
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Study Material
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S$ 600
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TOTAL
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S$ 8,950
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TOTAL
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S$ 8,950
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Medical Insurance |
Waived |
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FPS Insurance or Escrow Bank Charge |
Waived |
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Other miscelleneous fees may apply ( Please click here for more information) |
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Application and Enrolment Fee is non-refundable. All prices are subject to prevailing Goods & Services Tax (GST) of 7%. All prices are effective for intakes from August 2014. Start of class is subjected to minimum class size achieved. |
Certificate
The Diploma is awarded by the East Asia Institute of Management and is articulated with 30 UK, New Zealand and Australian universities.

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Last Updated: 05 September 2019