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University Programmes
Certificate in
Financial Services (CFS)
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CFS prepares candidates who are interested in a career in, or have
just entered the financial services industry. The Certificate programme
provides participants with a broad understanding of the financial
system, its structure and services; monetary economics; delivery
channels and practices in financial services; basic concepts in
analysing financial statements; and business English and communication.
The Certificate in Financial Services is a one-year part-time evening
programme comprising two parts with three modules in each part.
Course Content
Part I
CF11 English for Business
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Using Proper and Correct English
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Fundamentals of Listening and
Speaking
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Fundamentals of Writing
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Summarising Business
Communication
CF13 Money and
Finance
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Introduction to Economic Analysis
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Understanding the Macro-Economy
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Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply Model
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Money and Interest Rates
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Central Bank and Monetary Policy
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Inflation
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Exchange Rates
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Balance of Payments
CF15 Financial
Institutions and Services
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Financial Structure of Singapore
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Banks and Financial Institutions
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Financial Services and Markets
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Banking services
- Securities market
- Futures market
- Investment advisory services
- Insurance services
Part II
CF22 Basic Financial Analysis
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Accounting Framework and Financial
Analysis
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Understanding the Balance Sheet
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Asset
Classifications
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Liabilities and Capital
Accounts
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Profit and Loss Statement
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Ratio Analysis
CF24 Practices in Financial Services Delivery
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Traditional Delivery Mechanisms
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Development of Delivery Channels
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How Financial Services are Delivered/
Marketed
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Relationship Banking
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Success Factors in Financial Services
Delivery
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The
Evolution
CF26 Effective
Business Communication
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Communicating Through Letters and
Memoranda
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Communicating Through Reports
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Techniques in Editing
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Electronic Mail as a Tool of
Communication
The modules listed above may be conducted in a
different sequence.
Course Duration
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12
months; 216 training hours; 6 modules
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Lessons are conducted thrice a week
Assessment
Methods
Candidates will
be assessed on written examinations at the end of each semester. A
three-hour examination for each module will be held at the end of each
semester. Candidates who have passed all six modules and satisfied all
requirements will be awarded the Certificate in Financial Services.
Advancement
Upon successful
completion, participants are encouraged to pursue either the Skills
Certification Programme or the Diploma in Banking and Finance or Diploma
in Investment programmes.
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