Banking and Finance @MDIS Singapore

For International Students

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in• Banking and Finance• Banking and Investment Management• Banking and Wealth Management

Validated and Awarded by the University of Wales, UK

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MDIS Amphitheatre University of Wales

Management Development Institute of SingaporeWhy MDIS?

The Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) Pte Ltd, founded in 1956, is Singapore’s oldest professional institute for lifelong learning. A pioneer and market leader in the independent education sector, MDIS creates opportunities and paves the way for individuals to excel in their quest for educational and professional excellence. Partnering globally recognised universities from around the world, we develop individuals ready for industry challenges in Business and Management, Engineering, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Mass Communications, Psychology and Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management. With more than 12,500 students and international students from over 69 countries, MDIS is the most established and one of the largest education institutes in Singapore. The success of MDIS’ graduates is attributed to our strong commitment to high quality standards of education and business excellence.

International Student Enrolment

MDIS provides a full progression path for our international students, who can expect to progress from Professional Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate degrees within MDIS. Our current student enrolment numbers exceed 12,500 of which approximately 4,000 are international students from over 69 countries.

CaseTrust Assurance

The CaseTrust for Education scheme is facilitated by the Consumer Association of Singapore (CASE) for the education industry in Singapore. The scheme aims to enhance the confidence of international students and their parents in the quality of education in Singapore. The regulatory framework focuses on building trustworthiness, professionalism, as well as business and academic excellence.

MDIS is proud to be one of the Private Education Organisations that has achieved CaseTrust for Education accreditation since August 2005 and is certified as one of the organisations that possesses good quality student welfare/protection practices and standards.

Campus for a Total Learning Experience

MDIS is one of the few institutes in Singapore with its own campus. The S$35 million campus occupies three hectares of land which supports the student learning and personal development needs. The campus is fully equipped with state-of-the-art classrooms, life sciences and computer laboratories, a hospitality training centre, a mass communications studio, engineering laboratory and workshop, sports facilities such as a gymnasium and badminton courts. The campus also has an amphitheatre to house art performances and other events.

MDIS Integrated Campus of the Future

The MDIS Residences@Stirling is the very first Hostel in Singapore to be awarded the Green Mark Award. Costing S$72 million, the new 15-storey hostel consists of 782 air-conditioned rooms, 14 suites, a lecture theatre and cafeteria. Scheduled to be completed at end 2010, the hostel can accommodate some 1,700 students. The hostel has eco-friendly features and integrated facilities so that students can live, learn and play in an interactive and conducive environment.

Student Care

MDIS promises to deliver high quality student care by adopting a student-focused approach. All staff from the various departments and sections has a responsibility, commitment and ownership towards providing excellent student services to all our clients.

In addition, we have a Career Assistance Unit to train, equip and assist students with the necessary knowledge and skills to increase their chances of securing jobs upon graduation.

Our Uniquely-Designed English Language Programme

The English for International Students (EIS) course is a bridging programme designed to develop the English ability of international students who want to pursue a tertiary education conducted in the English medium.

The EIS course consists of five levels; Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced. Subjects include:

• General English

• Communication Skills

• Academic Reading, Study Skills and Writing

• Academic Listening, Note-taking and Discussion

Each level is specifically designed to match students to the appropriate level of their English ability, and to help them attain the equivalent of IELTS 6.0 or IELTS 6.5 required by all our University partners. Students who successfully completed the English course will be awarded the Professional Certificate in English.

Why Singapore?

Global Education Hub

Singapore’s education system is well regarded internationally for its quality and relevant academic curriculum and is designed to prepare and equip students to meet the new challenges of a dynamic knowledge-based economy.

With political stability and a conducive study environment, Singapore is an ideal place to gain an internationally recognised educational qualification.

Cosmopolitan City

Singapore is a vibrant cosmopolitan city, positioned at the heart of Asia, where East meets West. The nation’s rich multicultural heritage is highlighted through the various ethnic groups (Chinese, Malays, Indians & Eurasians) living together harmoniously who have gradually acquired a distinct identity as Singaporeans whilst still maintaining each race’s traditional practices, customs and festivals.

In addition, more than 90,000 professional expatriates live and work in Singapore, bringing their unique cultures and perspectives to add colour and vibrancy to cosmopolitan Singapore.


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University of Wales

University of WalesAbout the University of Wales

Founded by Royal Charter in 1893, the University of Wales is the degree-awarding body for the majority of higher education students in Wales, as well as for many at other higher education institutions in the United Kingdom and overseas.

The University’s position enables it to focus not only on its primary functions as a degree-awarding body and provider of services to the Welsh higher education sector but also, as a national institution, on playing an enhanced role in protecting and promoting the economy, culture and language of Wales.

Recently, the University has signed a memorandum of understanding with six of the university institutions in Wales, with whom it will be working closely on collaborative ventures, research groupings and other new initiatives. These institutions are:

• Glyndwr University• Swansea Metropolitan University• University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC)• University of Wales, Newport• University of Wales, Lampeter• Trinity University College

The latter two institutions are set to merge in 2010 to become University of Wales, Trinity St David.

The University also maintains links with Aberystwyth University, Bangor University, Cardiff University and Swansea University.

The University is also the degree-awarding authority for more than 120 other higher education institutions both within the United Kingdom and overseas, with which it also enjoys close links. Annually, it awards around 15,000 initial degrees and more than 4,000 higher degrees, making it the second largest degree-awarding body in the United Kingdom. The number of students, from all over the world, pursuing University of Wales degrees is around 70,000, and their studies cover a wide range of subjects.

The University is a major national institution in Wales. While it is, of course, committed to helping to fulfil the educational and economic needs of Wales and to supporting its linguistic, cultural, and national heritage, the University is also committed to its international role and to enhancing its standing across the UK and overseas. As well as its validation role and the international projects undertaken by its Global Academy, the University sponsors a number of cultural initiatives, such as the prestigious Dylan Thomas Prize, for young writers, which attracts entries from all over the world.

Why UOW’s Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Banking and Finance / Banking and Investment Management / Banking and Wealth Management?

The BSc (Hons) in Banking and Finance / Banking and Investment Management / Banking and Wealth Management equips the student with the academic knowledge to operate in the increasingly competitive world of financial markets. The programme provides opportunities for participants to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding relating to the financial industries.

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Banking and Finance is designed to:

• Provide a sound knowledge base of concepts and skills in Banking and Finance industries with special focus on international finance, international banking and international trade and finance

• Provide the students with both the theoretical and practical aspects of international banking and gain appreciation of the related policy issues and its impact on the banking organisation looking from the micro and macro perspectives

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Banking and Investment Management is designed to:

• Provide a sound knowledge base of concepts and skills in Banking and Investment Management with special focus on international investments, investment analysis and portfolio management as well as investment banking

• Provide the students with the banking and investment management skills and equip them with the ability to apply knowledge to practical problems in banking and investing

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Banking and Wealth Management is designed to:

• Provide a sound knowledge base of concepts and skills necessary for financial advisors

• Provide the students with the skills, ideas and best practices in wealth management to be able to compete in this highly challenging environment


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MDIS Campus

Programme Structure & Duration

Modules DurationYear 3

30 months

• International Banking• International Trade Finance• Fixed Income Analysis• Derivatives• Risk Management in Banking• Islamic Banking & Finance

Year 2• Advanced Quantitative Methods• Introduction to Finance• Financial Accounting• Bank Management• Corporate Finance• International Finance

Year 1• Introduction to Economics• Introduction to Accounting• Introduction to Management,

Business & Marketing• Information Systems• Statistical Methods• Singapore Business Law

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Banking and Finance

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Banking and Investment Management

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Banking and Wealth Management


30 months

• Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management

• Investment Banking• Fixed Income Analysis• Derivatives• Risk Management in Banking• Islamic Banking & Finance

Year 2• Advanced Quantitative Methods• Introduction to Investment• Financial Accounting• Bank Management• Corporate Finance• International Investments




30 months

• Investment Planning• Financial Management & Analysis• Fixed Income Analysis• Derivatives• Risk Management in Banking• Islamic Banking & Finance

Year 2• Advanced Quantitative Methods• Introduction to Finance• Financial Accounting• Bank Management• Corporate Finance• Financial Planning for

Wealth Managers



Modules Duration• Communication Skills

4 months• Principles of Accounting and Finance• Principles of Business Management I• Fundamentals of Marketing

Modules Duration• Principles of Business Management II

7 months

• Organisational Behaviour • Principles of Economics• Business Accounting & Finance• Business Statistics• Business Law• Fundamental of Information Technology• Principles of Marketing & Production Management

Diploma in Business Management*

Professional Certificate in Business Management*

*Awarded by MDIS, an Associate Institute of the University of Bradford, UK.


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Seminar at MDIS Lecture Theatre

Typical Course Structure

The day programme is conducted on a structural basis and each module is assigned a total of 45 hours of lectures.

• The duration of each lecture/tutorial is three hours and students are encouraged to allocate additional time for self study, research, group discussions and revision. Classes will be conducted 5 times a week for 3 hours per session and lecturers are scheduled from Monday to Friday during the day.

Weeks 1–10

Week 11

Weeks 12

Week 13-14

Lectures / Tutorials

Self-revision Examinations Break

Method of Assessment

Modules will be assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations depending on the individual modules objectives. The proportion of marks attributed to coursework and final examinations is subjected to the discretion of individual lecturer’s analyses and varies according to different modules.

Award

Classes and Division of Degree for the BSc programmes are awarded on the basis of the following minimum final overall weighted average marks:

First Class Honours 70-100%

Second Class Honours - First Division 60-69%

Second Class Honours - Second Division 50-59%

Third Class Honours 40-49%

Pass degree without Honours 35-39%

Fail 0-34%

Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in their respective areas of study, by the University of Wales. In addition, graduates from the programme are entitled to use the designatory title BSc(Hons) after their names.

Sample Certificate

Sample Certificate

Sample Certificate
