Diploma in Commerce (Finance & Banking)

Core Modules

The Diploma programme consists of 8 modules. Programme duration is 11 months with possible completion in 8 months.

• Accounting for Managers
• Business Statistics and Data-Driven Decision Making
• Commercial Law
• Corporate Finance and Planning
• Principles of Economics
• Principles of Finance and Banking
• Principles of Management
• Principles of Marketing

The following modules are currently not offered:

• Corporate Finance
• Economics I
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• International Finance
• Introduction to Management
• Principles of Banking and Finance
• Quantitative Analysis

Entry Requirements

• GCE A-Level; OR
• Kaplan Foundation Diploma; OR
• Completion of Year 12; OR
• Completion of less than Year 12 will be considered if it is an official completion of High School in the country of origin; OR
• IB Diploma; OR
• Pre-university certifications; OR
• Mature candidates (≥ 30 years old with 8 years of work experience); OR
• Other private or foreign qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

English Proficiency Requirement

• GCE O-Level English (Grade 1 to 7) or equivalent; OR
• IELTS 6.0 or equivalent; OR
• Kaplan English Placement Test; OR
• Kaplan Diploma in Professional Business English (PBEP) Level 5

Delivery

Blended learning, which is a combination of face-to-face teaching and online learning will be progressively introduced from 25 October 2021.

Each full-time Kaplan Diploma programme consists of 8 modules that may be completed in a minimum of 8 months over 4 terms. Each module is timetabled to include 24 face-to-face contact hours* and supplemented with 18 hours’ worth of online lessons and materials made available via online real-time learning and on-demand self-directed learning. There are 42 hours in total curriculum hours per module.

Please check with your respective programme consultant for details.

*Due to COVID-19, majority of the face-to-face contact hours are currently delivered via online real-time learning. Once the situation improves, arrangements will be made to reinstate classroom delivery progressively.

Assessment & Exams

Each module is assessed by any combination of class participation, written assignments, projects or examinations. Assessment methods may vary according to individual module requirements.

Tuition Fees

The total tuition fee covers registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops and assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Diploma (if earned) and transcript.

Singaporean & PR Students

• Tuition Fee: S$6,527 (payable over 4 instalments)
• Receive a S$200 referral fee when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Diploma programme¹
• Receive a S$100 study rebate¹

¹Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and Offers.

International Students

• Tuition Fee: S$13,482

Non-Tuition Fees

Singaporean & PR Students

• Non-Refundable Application Fee: S$96.30
• Student Development Fee: S$160.50²

²Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.

The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. More details can be found here.

International Students

• Non-Refundable Application Fee: S$492.20
• Administration Fee: S$963 (includes application for Kaplan Student Access Card, Student’s Pass, Fee Protection Scheme and Medical Insurance)

All prices are inclusive of 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST). Please refer to the official price list for a detailed breakdown.

Note: Fees remain subject to change. Applicant will be charged the prevailing fees at the time of application. For more information about the programme, please contact our programme consultant.

Click here for more information on Mode of Payment.

Education Loan

Choice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs.

• Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
• Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
• Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
• Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years.

Please click here for more information on Maybank Education loan and here for OCBC Frank Education loan. T&C apply, subject to bank’s approval.

Commencement Date

There are 6 intakes per year:

February, April, June, August, October and December

Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedule.