Specialist Dip in Fund Management & Administration

Course Introduction

Nanyang Polytechnic is pleased to offer the 6th intake of the Specialist Diploma in Fund Management and Administration commencing 28 Feb 2012, in response to the constant market demand for professionals in this field.

As a major centre for asset management in the Asian region, asset managers continue to use Singapore as a base to access regional opportunities for both investing and asset-gathering. Assets under management (AUM) by fund managers in Singapore climbed 12% year on year to S$1.4 trillion in 2010.

In terms of jobs, the fund management industry employed close to 11,200 staff in 2010, of whom approximately 2,700 were investment professionals, representing an increase of 5.2% year-on-year.  Singapore’s financial sector continues to seek suitably qualified professionals in fund industry, especially relating to middle office and back office operations.  Job opportunities include areas such as business development, product development, deal processing and settlements, performance measurement, fund administration, client servicing, research and investment analysis.

The course is currently FICS (Financial Industry Competency Standard) accredited.

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Course Aims

This 10-month part-time programme is suitable for executives who wish to be technically equipped for managerial or supervisory positions in the fund management & administration industry. The program adopts a hands-on approach to learning, with classroom exercises, case studies and project work.

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Course Duration

• 28 Feb 2012 – 20 Nov 2012

• Classes are held from 7pm – 10pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays

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Entry Requirements

• Local Polytechnic Diploma OR University Degree

• Minimum 3 years of working experience

Priority will be given to those with relevant work experience in financial services industry.

Candidates who do not meet the above admission requirements but who have substantial relevant working experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be required to attend an interview.

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Course Modules

• Module 1: Financial Instruments & Transactions

• Equities, Fixed Income & Derivatives

• Quantitative Methods

• Modern Portfolio Theory

• Module 2: Fund Administration & Accounting

• Ethics

• Fund Structure & Jurisdiction

• Fund Accounting & Net Asset Valuation

• Performance Measurement

• Module 3: Alternative Investments & Hedge Funds

• Real Estate & REITs

• Commodities & Managed Futures

• Private Equity

• Hedge Funds

• Module 4: Global Securities Operations

• Corporate Actions

• Custody & Settlement

• Value Added Services

• Module 5: Risk Management

• Credit, Market and Operational Risks

• Error Management

• Integrated Risk Management

• Module 6: Integrated Project

Certification

Nanyang Polytechnic will award participants who have met the minimum attendance requirement (75%) and passed the examination a Specialist Diploma in Fund Management & Administration.

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Course Fees & Subsidies

Net course fee payable (incl GST) per participant is as follows:

• For individual applicant, net fee payable after MOE subsidy –

• Singapore Citizen -  S$920.20, for first subsidized specialist diploma programme

• Singapore Citizen - S$1,840.40,  for subsequent specialist diploma  programme provided 5 years or more have lapsed since the previous programme

• Singapore Permanent Resident - S$2,450.30, for first subsidized specialist diploma programme

• For non-subsidized and / or foreign applicant - S$6,141.80

• For employee sponsored by Financial Institution - S$6,141.80

Financial sector organisations sponsoring Singapore-based participants may obtain funding support for FICS accredited training and assessment programmes. Organisations should submit their applications online to the Institute of Banking & Finance (IBF) at http://www.ibf.org.sg.  For more details, please visit the IBF website or contact the IBF at 6220-8566.

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Training Venue

The training venue is at:

School of Business Management
Nanyang Polytechnic
180 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 Singapore 569830
(Next to Yio Chu Kang MRT Station)

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Application

Online application has already closed since 18 Nov 2011

Please scan and attach your supporting documents (photocopy of NRIC, degree or diploma certificates, educational transcripts) to the online application form.

Applicant sponsored by organization is required to complete the Company-Sponsorship Form, obtainable from the application website and mail the original to the following address:  

Student Recruitment & Admissions Office,
Nanyang Polytechnic,
180 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8,
Singapore 569830
Attn: Vivien S L Koh

Applications without the necessary supporting documents or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please contact :

Ms Sandra Teo, Tel: 6550 1137, Email: Sandra_Teo@nyp.gov.sg

Mrs Helen Tan, Tel: 6550 1062, Email: Helen_Tan@nyp.gov.sg

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