Higher Diploma in Banking and Finance (21931) 3-years
Entrance Requirements
Entrance Requirements to Year 1:
HKCEE 5 subjects - Grade E / Level 2 or above (including English Language, Mathematics and Chinese Language) OR DVS* OR FD* OR FC* OR Project Yi Jin OR equivalent.
Course Aims
This course aims to equip students with the in-depth knowledge and best practices that are essential for working in the banking and finance industry.
Curriculum
Year 1 :
- Banking
- Personal Finance
- Accounting 1& 2
- Economics
- Marketing
- Whole Person Development on Healthy Lifestyle
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- English and Communication for Business 1 & 2
- Putonghua Communication
- Introduction to Insurance
- Computer and Information Technology
- Whole Person Development on Teamwork & Communication
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Year 2 :
- Hong Kong Financial Market
- Investment Products (I)
- Monetary and Financial System
- Insurance Products and Practice
- Principles of legal studies
- China Business Studies
- Business Negotiation
- Whole Person Development on Self-confidence and Career Development
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- English and Communication for Business 3 & 4
- Business Putonghua and Chinese Communication
- Business Information Analysis
- Fundamentals of Securities and Futures Regulation
- Whole Person Development on Career Image & Ethics and Integrative Issues
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Year 3 :
- Banking Practice
- Bank Lending
- Risk Management
- Investment Products (II)
- Law relating to Banking
- Finance of International Trade
- Project (Higher Diploma)
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- English and Communication for Business 5 & 6
- Financial Management and Control
- Business Management
- Compliance Guidelines for Banks
- Sales and Services Skills
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Articulation Arrangement
Graduates are eligible to apply for relevant degree courses organised by SHAPE:
- University of Northumbria at Newcastle, UK : 1-year full time/ 2-year part time BA(Hons) in International Business Management,
- Leeds Metropolitan University, UK : 9-month full time/ 18-month part time BA(Hons) in Business Management,
- Open University of Hong Kong : 18-month full time Bachelor of Business Administration(Hons) in Accounting
Industrial Recognition
The course has been recognized by The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) and got partial exemption of "Associate of The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers" and : "Certified Financial Management Planner" examinations.
Career Prospects
Graduates may take up positions at operational and supervisory levels in banking and finance field such as bank teller, personal financial consultant, business development officer, credit officer, trade finance operation officer, securities dealer, operational support officer, etc..
