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PROGRAMME PROSPECTUS
DIPLOMA
FULL-TIME DIPLOMA
PROGRAMME PROSPECTUS
FULL-TIME
TABLE OF CONTENT
FULL-TIME DIPLOMA
PROGRAMME PROSPECTUS
INTRODUCTION COMMUNICATION INFORMATION
03 Welcome to Kaplan & MEDIA TECHNOLOGY
Singapore 28 Diploma in Digital 47 Diploma in Business and
04 Kaplan Higher Marketing Information Management
Education Academy 30 Diploma in Mass Diploma in Computer
05 Programme Structure Communication Forensics
Diploma in Information
Technology
Diploma in Web
Technologies
ACCOUNTING, NURSING &
BANKING & FINANCE HEALTH SERVICES
06 Diploma in Accountancy 32 Diploma in Health Services
08 Diploma in Commerce Management
(Business Economics) LAW
10 Diploma in Commerce 52 Diploma in Business
(Finance and Banking) and Law
12 Professional Diploma in 54 Diploma in Legal Studies
Banking and Investment HOSPITALITY
Management
& TOURISM
MANAGEMENT
34 Diploma in Commerce
(Hospitality and Tourism
GENERAL
Management) 56 Admission Criteria
BUSINESS 36 Diploma in Events 57 Kaplan Career Fair &
MANAGEMENT Management Graduation Ceremonies
14 Diploma in Commerce 38 Diploma in Hospitality 58 Campus Life
(Business Administration) Services and Events 59 Student Clubs
16 Diploma in Commerce Operations
(General Studies)
18 Diploma in Commerce
(Human Resource
Management)
20 Diploma in Commerce HUMANITIES &
(Logistics and Supply
Chain Management) SOCIAL SCIENCES
22 Diploma in Commerce 41 Diploma in Counselling
(Marketing Management) 44 Diploma in Psychology
24 Diploma in Commerce
(Sales and Retail
Management)
26 Diploma in Property
Management
AWARD WINNING PRIVATE EDUCATION PROVIDER IN SINGAPORE
Kaplan in Singapore is part of Kaplan Inc., one Registered with the Committee for Private Education (CPE),
of the world’s most diverse education providers part of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)
and is the largest subsidiary of Graham Holdings,
formerly The Washington Post Company. Its Kaplan Higher Kaplan Higher Kaplan Learning
three entities in Singapore, namely Kaplan Higher Education Academy Education Institute Institute
Education Academy, Kaplan Higher Education
Institute and Kaplan Learning Institute (comprising
Kaplan Financial and Kaplan Professional)
serve more than 30,000 learners from across
30 countries worldwide with each awarded the
4-year EduTrust certification.
JobsCentral Learning Training & Education Development BERG Icons of Learning 2017
(T.E.D.) Awards1 • Winner of Best Private Education
Institution in Singapore5
2018 Best Private Education Institution • Winner of Leading Corporate Training &
• Accountancy3 Skills Development Provider4
• Banking & Finance3
• Business Management3
• Communications & Media2 EC-Council Global Awards
• Computer Science & IT2 • ATC Circle of Excellence Award (Asia Pacific)2
• Law3 • Instructor Circle of Excellence Award (Asia Pacific)
• Sales & Marketing2 for our trainer, Belly Rachdianto
• 2017 • 2018
• Social Sciences3
• Academia Circle of Excellence Award (Asia Pacific)2
• 2017
2018 Best Corporate Training Provider
• Computer Science & IT4
• Finance Management4
HRM Asia Reader’s Choice Awards 2018
Winner of Best Corporate Training Provider.
Readers’ Winner of Best Sales and Marketing Training
Choice 2018
Provider. Awarded to Kaplan Professional,
2017 Best Private Education Institution part of Kaplan Learning Institute.
• Accountancy3
• Business Management3
• Law3 HRM Asia Reader’s Choice Awards 2016
• Marketing2 Winner of Best Corporate Learning and
• Psychology2 Development Provider. Awarded to Kaplan
Professional, part of Kaplan Learning Institute.
2017 Best Corporate Training Provider 4
• Computer Science & IT
• Finance Management AsiaOne People’s Choice Awards
• Senior Management & Leadership Top 3 Best Private Schools in Singapore
• 2013 • 2014
• 2015 • 2016
2016 Best Private Education Institution
• Business Management3 JobsCentral Learning and Rankings Survey
• Communications & Media2 Preferred Private Education Institution
• Computer Science & IT2 • 2010/2011 • 2011/2012
• Marketing3 • 2012/2013 • 2013/2014
2016 Best Corporate Training Provider 4
• Computer Science & IT Platinum Approved Learning Partner
• Finance Management - Student Tuition
• Leadership The highest level of recognition that ACCA
awards to its tuition providers in recognition of
the exceptional quality of tuition provision and
support for ACCA students. Awarded to Kaplan
Financial, part of Kaplan Learning Institute.
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Awarded to Kaplan in Singapore by JobsCentral Learning T.E.D. Awards. 2 Awarded to Kaplan Higher Education Academy. 3 Awarded to Kaplan Higher Education Institute.
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Awarded to Kaplan Learning Institute. 5 Awarded to Kaplan in Singapore by BERG Icons of Learning 2017.
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KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATION ACADEMY
Today, thousands of students are enrolled into Kaplan Higher Education Academy Disciplines available:
in Singapore, pursuing full-time programmes that range from Diplomas to
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees. • Accounting, Banking & Finance
• Business & Management
Through strategic collaborations with prestigious universities from Australia,
Ireland and the UK, Kaplan offers career-oriented academic programmes designed • Communication & Media
to provide students with skills necessary to qualify them for employment and to • Hospitality & Tourism Management
meet the demands of the industry. • Humanities & Social Sciences
• Information Technology
• Law
• Nursing & Health Services
*Subject to programme and meeting entry requirements. #Terms and Conditions apply. Subject to bank’s approval.
Together, Kaplan Higher Education Academy and Kaplan Higher Education Institute form one of the largest private education
institutions in Singapore, spanning more than 140,000 sqft across Kaplan City Campus @ Wilkie Edge and @ PoMo.
The campuses are located in the heart of the city, all within walking distances from 6 MRT stations across major train lines.
All our campuses are strategically located to provide students with convenience and conducive study environments,
including state-of-the-art classrooms and computer laboratories, WIFI access, student lounges, well-resourced library and
food & beverage outlets on campus.
Mount Emily Road
Mackenzie Road
The Atrium
CC1/NE6/ @Orchard NE7/DT12
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Cathay Khalsa Station Cinema
Dharmak Hostel
School of Sabha Selegie
the Arts (SOTA) Centre
BUS STOP 1 BUS STOP 2
SELEGIE ROAD
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Rendezvous Hotel NTUC Income Prinsep House ROCHOR
Middle Road
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CC2 BUGIS
BRAS BASAH MRT STATION MRT STATION
(EXIT E) (EXIT C)
Kaplan City Campuses Location Map
INTRODUCTION
PROGRAMME
STRUCTURE
PROGRAMME Entry Requirements Programme Management
STRUCTURE & Local Students: These programmes are managed by a professional
programme management team at Kaplan, which
• GCE A-Level; OR
CONTENT • Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years
ensures students receive vital support throughout
their academic journey. Students will receive
work experience); OR class schedules, study notes, regular programme
• Candidates with other qualifications will be updates, and where applicable, advice on access
assessed on case-by-case basis. to online resources including administrative
*GCE O-Level/NITEC/Higher NITEC holders can support via Kaplan 360 mobile application.
gain entry to the Diploma programmes after In addition to assessment management, the
completing Kaplan Foundation Diploma. dedicated team will also assist students with
advice on policies and procedures.
*Students who do not meet the entry requirements
may contact our Programme Consultants on
the alternative programmes available.
Assessment Method
International Students:
Each subject will be formally assessed by a
• Completion of Year 12; OR combination of quizzes, written assignments
• Completion of less than Year 12 will be and examination. Students must attend at least
considered if it is an official completion of 75% of the classes to qualify for the examination.
High School in the country of origin; OR
• IB Diploma; OR
• Pre-university certifications; OR Delivery Method
• Other private or foreign qualifications will be
The curriculum is taught over 4 terms of 8 weeks
assessed on case-by-case basis
with each term covering 2 units. Each unit of
English Language Requirement: this full-time programme will be delivered over
a 4-week cycle. Classes are 3-hour sessions
• Successfully pass Kaplan English Placement held from Mon-Fri. Classes are conducted
Test: OR on weekdays.
• GCE O-Level (Grade C6 and above for English
subject); OR
• IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (applicable for
International students)
LECTURER Mr Dipan K Mehta Mr Simon Boey
PROFILES • Master of Project Management from
University of Adelaide
• MBA from University of Leicester
• Former Director in Claire Fiduciary Group
• Former Development Director • 18 years of experience lecturing Accounting
• 7 years of experience lecturing various and Finance subjects
Management subjects
Mr Shireesh Kumar
Mr Chris Leong
• MSc in Information Systems (NTU)
• Master of International Business from • Former IT Consultant
University of Wollongong
• 10 years of experience lecturing various
• Former Accountant for Haven Automation IT subjects
Industries (S) Pte Ltd
• 11 years of experience lecturing Finance Mr Xavier Woon
and Accounting subjects
• Master of Social Sciences (Counselling) from
Mr Robin Peter University of South Australia
• Adjunct Speaker, School of Family Education
• Master of Laws in Commercial Law from (since 2007) for child development centres,
Singapore Management University primary & secondary schools & teachers;
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from University of Trainer for professionals
London (UOL) • 8 years of experience lecturing Psychology
• Former Managing Editor and Counselling subjects
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ACCOUNTING, BANKING & FINANCE
DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTANCY
PROGRAMME Aims & Objectives Graduation & Progression
STRUCTURE This programme is designed to provide students
with a solid foundation in accountancy concepts,
Students who successfully complete the
programme will be awarded the Diploma in
practices and skills. The Diploma will prepare Accountancy by Kaplan Higher Education
students with sound knowledge and skills for Academy. Diploma graduates can then progress
further study at a Degree level. to pursue Bachelor’s Degree programmes
with one of our prestigious university partners
in Singapore.
Academic Track
TERM 1 • Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
TERM 2 • Principles of Banking and
Finance
• Commercial Law
TERM 3 • Quantitative Analysis
• Business Information Systems
TERM 4 • Economics I
• Introduction to Management
DIRECT ENTRY TO 2ND YEAR OF
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
Subject to programme and meeting
entry requirements.
Testimonial
Wang Fangze
Diploma in Accountancy
Kaplan Graduate (2017)
I had always wanted to become a Chartered
Financial Analyst (CFA) and enrolling with Kaplan
for the Diploma in Accountancy programme
was the first step towards my goal. Before
enrolling with Kaplan, it was quite impossible
for me to land an accounting job. But through
the completion of my programme, I received
two job offers to enter the accounting industry.
UNIT Financial Accounting Quantitative Analysis
OUTLINE The aim of this unit is to develop knowledge
and understanding of the underlying principles
Studies done in business situations rely on
collecting data to enable decisions to be made
and concepts relating to financial accounting, about future actions. For these decisions to
and technical proficiency in the use of double be useful, they need to be based on sound
entry accounting techniques, including the statistical principles. Thus, there is a need to
preparation of basic financial statements. The be aware of proper sampling techniques, the
unit covers the context and purpose of financial ideas of probability and the fact that any decision
reporting, the qualitative characteristics of made with incomplete information is prone to
financial information, double entry accounting error. The unit covering business statistics will
systems, and the preparation and interpretation introduce a variety of statistical techniques to
of basic single entity and consolidated show under which circumstances each should
financial statements. be used.
Management Accounting Business Information Systems
The aim of this unit is to develop knowledge and The aim of this unit is to provide an understanding
understanding of how to prepare and process of how companies design, manage and use
basic cost and quantitative information, to information systems and technology as
support management in planning and decision- an important corporate resource. The unit
making in a variety of business contexts. The covers critical and analytical evaluation of the
unit covers the nature and purpose of cost concepts, principles, processes, techniques
accounting, cost classification, behaviour and and issues of modern computerised business
purpose, cost accounting techniques, budgets information systems. The unit also covers
and standard costing for planning, feedback and databases, decision-making and webpage
control, and management accounting techniques software, and how and why the software can
to support decision making. be used to analyse and provide solutions to
business problems and the enhancement of
Principles of Banking and Finance business opportunities.
The aim of this unit is to provide an introduction Economics I
to the principles, concepts, theories and
applications of banking and finance, including Economics I has been specifically developed for
coverage of personal financial decision-making. students who are studying economics for the first
The unit covers the application of financial time at a tertiary level. The unit will introduce the
mathematics in the areas of valuation of equity principles, language, techniques and insights
(shares/ownership), debt (debentures) and hybrid of both macro and micro economics that are
securities, the characteristics of these securities associated with the economic perspective on
and concepts of valuation incorporating the life in the modern world. The focus is on the
respective security’s cash flows, time value of application of economic theory to solve real-
money and the associated risk, the principle of life problems.
market efficiency of these securities, the Capital
Asset Pricing Model, and risk management. Introduction to Management
Commercial Law The aim of this unit is to provide an introduction
to the strategic management tools and theoretical
Commercial law is a complex system of concepts, that enable strategic analysis and
laws that governs commercial transactions strategic decision-making in relation to firms
and relationships. It is studied by commerce in different industries. The unit covers a wide
students because as future business leaders spectrum of business management activities and
(whether as manufacturers, marketers, decisions, both at corporate and divisional level,
employers, contractors, etc.), they will be including management, production, information
affected by commercial law. This unit begins systems and finance.
with a discussion of what law is and an overview
of the legal system which provides the legal
framework of commerce, followed by a study
of specific areas of law that regulate commerce
such as tort law, contract law, sale of goods
law, consumer protection law, and workplace
environment and employment law.
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ACCOUNTING, BANKING & FINANCE
DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE
(BUSINESS ECONOMICS)
PROGRAMME Aims & Objectives Graduation & Progression
STRUCTURE The Diploma in Commerce is a pathway
programme to be completed in 8 months*.
Students who successfully complete the
programme will be awarded the Diploma in
Upon completion of the Diploma programme, Commerce (Business Economics) by Kaplan
students can continue to pursue a Bachelor’s Higher Education Academy, as appropriate.
Degree from one of our university partners in Diploma graduates can then progress to pursue
Australia, Ireland and the UK at Kaplan Higher Bachelor’s Degree programmes with one of our
Education Academy in Singapore. prestigious university partners in Singapore.
Academic Track
TERM 1 • Accounting for Managers
• Introduction to Management
TERM 2 • Economics I
• Quantitative Analysis
TERM 3 • Commercial Law
• Macroeconomics A
TERM 4 • Microeconomics A
• Principles of Banking and Finance
DIRECT ENTRY TO 2ND YEAR OF
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
Subject to programme and meeting
entry requirements.
*The student can complete the Diploma in Commerce programme in 8
months instead of 11 months via accelerated learning.
UNIT Accounting for Managers of commerce, followed by a study of specific
areas of law that regulate commerce such as tort
Accounting for Managers introduces students
OUTLINE to a basic understanding of financial and law, contract law, sale of goods law, consumer
management accounting principles. This allows protection law, and workplace environment and
them to enter the workforce confidently and work employment law.
at a basic level. They may also pursue further
studies in Accounting and become professional
Macroeconomics A
accountants. Macroeconomics is an intermediate level
Diploma programme unit for students to explore
The main aims of this unit are to:
deeper into the workings and concepts of “Big
• Develop an understanding of basic Picture” economic policies. Central of this unit
management accounting concepts is the need for students to understand the
• Analyse and interpret a set of financial rationale for government and central bank
statements decisions in solving country-level economic
• Understand and apply cost-volume-profit- issues. Contemporary economic models and
analysis real-life case studies are used to enable the
• Develop a practical understanding of capital conceptual understanding of the topics in
investment decisions this unit.
Introduction to Management Microeconomics A
Introduction to Management provides the This microeconomics unit is an extension of the
strategic management tools and theoretical Economics 1 unit, that focuses on the study of
concepts to analyse firms in different industries, microeconomic principles and the application of
make strategic decisions and justify these those principles to the world around us. Students
decisions with supporting evidence. The unit will learn how to apply economic concepts to
covers a wide spectrum of business management the analysis of scarcity of individual, firm and
activities and decisions, both at corporate organisational behaviour. Upon completion of
and divisional level, including management, this unit, students will be able to demonstrate
production, information systems, management mastery of basic microeconomic terminology
and finance. through defining and discussing the terminology,
as well as applying it to current microeconomic
Economics I events, use models to analyse the behaviour of
Economics I has been specifically developed individuals and firms, and analyse governmental
for students in a range of business-related policies and their effect on market outcomes
disciplines to study economics at a tertiary and social well-being.
level. The unit will introduce the principles,
language, techniques and insights of both Principles of Banking and Finance
macro and micro economics that are This unit addresses the basic principles,
associated with the economic perspective concepts, theories and applications of banking
on life in the modern world. The focus is the and finance, including coverage of personal
application of economic theory to solve real- financial decision-making.
life problems.
This unit also introduces students to the
Quantitative Analysis application of financial mathematics relating
to various business and personal financial
Studies done in business situations rely on decisions, and the use of financial management
collecting data to enable decisions to be made tools such as budgeting. In business financial
about future actions. For these decisions to decision-making, students will learn and apply
be useful, they need to be based on sound financial mathematics in the areas of valuation
statistical principles. Thus, there is a need to of equity (shares/ownership), debt (debentures)
be aware of proper sampling techniques, the and hybrid securities. In the process, the
idea of probability and the fact that any decision characteristics of these securities are covered in
made with incomplete information is prone detail, and concepts of valuation incorporating
to involve error. The unit covering business the respective security’s cash flows, time value
statistics will introduce a variety of statistical of money and the associated risks are presented.
techniques to show under which circumstances Furthermore, the principle of market efficiency
each should be used. of these securities is presented.
Commercial Law The measurement of risk and return in banking
Commercial law is a complex system of and finance is covered, with the risk-return
laws that governs commercial transactions relationship as described in the capital asset
and relationships. It is studied by commerce pricing model. Risk management, for example
students because as future business leaders through consumer credit policies, for banks is
(whether as manufacturers, marketers, also covered in this unit. The unit creates an
employers, contractors etc.), they will be affected awareness of current events in the financial
by commercial law. This unit begins with a markets and how these events generally affect
discussion of what law is and an overview of the the corporation.
legal system which provides the legal framework
CONTACT US
For enquiries on this programme, SMS FTPROBENameEmail Address to 8338 1333. 09
By sending the code via SMS, you have given your consent to have a representative from Kaplan contact you regarding your request.
ACCOUNTING, BANKING & FINANCE
DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE
(FINANCE AND BANKING)
PROGRAMME Aims & Objectives Graduation & Progression
STRUCTURE The Diploma in Commerce is a pathway
programme to be completed in 8 months*.
Students who successfully complete the
programme will be awarded the Diploma in
Upon completion of the Diploma programme, Commerce (Finance and Banking) by Kaplan
students can continue to pursue a Bachelor’s Higher Education Academy, as appropriate.
Degree from one of our university partners in Diploma graduates can then progress to pursue
Australia, Ireland and the UK at Kaplan Higher Bachelor’s Degree programmes with one of our
Education Academy in Singapore. prestigious university partners in Singapore.
Academic Track
TERM 1 • Accounting for Managers
• Introduction to Management
TERM 2 • Economics I
• Quantitative Analysis
TERM 3 • Corporate Finance
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
TERM 4 • International Finance
• Principles of Banking and Finance
DIRECT ENTRY TO 2ND YEAR OF
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
Subject to programme and meeting
entry requirements.
Testimonial
*The student can complete the Diploma in Commerce programme in 8
Nur Rosselawaty Asmad
months instead of 11 months via accelerated learning. Treasures Service Officer,
Banking Industry
Diploma in Commerce
(Finance and Banking)
Kaplan Student (2017)
I enrolled into the Diploma in Commerce (Finance
and Banking) programme with Kaplan under the
sponsorship of my company. As a Treasures
Service Officer in the banking industry, I realised
the need to constantly upgrade my skills and
gain more relevant industry knowledge for career
progression. The experience with Kaplan thus
far has been great and through obtaining the
qualification, I hope to advance into a managerial
position in the company in the next 5 years.UNIT Accounting for Managers Financial Reporting and Analysis
Accounting for Managers introduces students The objective of financial analysis is to
OUTLINE to a basic understanding of financial and enable shareholders, management and other
management accounting principles. This allows stakeholders to use the financial information that
them to enter the workforce confidently and work has been systematically collected to evaluate or
at a basic level. They may also pursue further measure the way business has been conducted.
studies in Accounting and become professional
Students learn to evaluate the financial
accountants.
soundness of the company they study by
The main aims of this unit are to: conducting financial ratio analysis. The financial
• Develop an understanding of basic statements studied are balance sheet, profit
management accounting concepts and loss account or income statement and
• Analyse and interpret a set of financial statement of cash flows.
statements
• Understand and apply cost-volume-profit- International Finance
analysis This unit will cover issues related to international
• Develop a practical understanding of capital financial markets and the financial operations
investment decisions of a firm within the international environment.
The first half of the unit will cover the international
Introduction to Management economic and financial environment in which
Introduction to Management provides the firms operate, the structure of international
strategic management tools and theoretical trade and foreign direct investment, and the
concepts to analyse firms in different industries, structure and instruments of foreign exchange.
make strategic decisions and justify these The second half of the unit will focus on applying
decisions with supporting evidence. The unit the basic principles of financial management to
covers a wide spectrum of business management firms engaged in international business.
activities and decisions, both at corporate
and divisional level, including management, Principles of Banking and Finance
production, information systems, management This unit addresses the basic principles,
and finance. concepts, theories and applications of banking
and finance, including coverage of personal
Economics I financial decision-making.
Economics I has been specifically developed
for students in a range of business-related This unit also introduces students to the
disciplines to study economics at a tertiary application of financial mathematics relating to
level. The unit will introduce the principles, various business and personal financial decisions
language, techniques and insights of both and the use of financial management tools such
macro and micro economics that are as budgeting. In business financial decision-
associated with the economic perspective making, students will learn and apply financial
on life in the modern world. The focus is the mathematics in the areas of valuation of equity
application of economic theory to solve real- (shares/ownership), debt (debentures) and hybrid
life problems. securities. In the process, the characteristics
of these securities are covered in detail,
Quantitative Analysis and concepts of valuation incorporating the
Studies done in business situations rely on respective security’s cash flows, time value of
collecting data to enable decisions to be made money and the associated risks are presented.
about future actions. For these decisions to Furthermore, the principle of market efficiency
be useful, they need to be based on sound of these securities is presented.
statistical principles. Thus, there is a need to The measurement of risk and return in banking
be aware of proper sampling techniques, the and finance is covered, with the risk-return
idea of probability and the fact that any decision relationship as described in the capital asset
made with incomplete information is prone pricing model. Risk management, for example
to involve error. The unit covering business through consumer credit policies, for banks is
statistics will introduce a variety of statistical also covered in this unit. The unit creates an
techniques to show under which circumstances awareness of current events in the financial
each should be used. markets and how these events generally affect
Corporate Finance the corporation.
This unit introduces the basic concepts and ideas
in finance. Students will learn to apply financial
management techniques for planning and control
of business affairs and get an overview of the
various aspects of financial management.
On completion of this unit, students will be
knowledgeable in areas, such as the financial
management role in the organisation, planning
and control techniques.
CONTACT US
For enquiries on this programme, SMS FTPROFBNameEmail Address to 8338 1333. 11
By sending the code via SMS, you have given your consent to have a representative from Kaplan contact you regarding your request.ACCOUNTING, BANKING & FINANCE
PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN
BANKING AND INVESTMENT
MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMME Aims & Objectives Graduation & Progression
STRUCTURE The Professional Diploma in Banking and
Investment Management, jointly offered with
Upon successful completion, students will be
awarded:
Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment • The Kaplan Higher Education Academy
(CISI), provides an intricate perspective on a wide Professional Diploma in Banking and
spectrum of disciplines, covering the financial and Investment Management
banking industry. It equips students with highly
valued, transferable knowledge and skills that • Certificate in International Introduction to
will prove to be very useful in the fast-growing Securities and Investment Management
Singapore economy, as well as worldwide. • Operational Risk
• Certificate in Combatting Financial Crime
• Investment Operations Certificate (Upon
Academic Track completion of the 3 CISI exams)
Graduates can subsequently pursue their
TERM 1 • Quantitative Analysis Bachelor’s Degree with either one of our
• Economics 1 prestigious university partners in Singapore or
other prestigious universities overseas. Students
are required to score at least 70% and above in
TERM 2 • Accounting for Managers the examination. If students score below 70%
• Introduction to Management in the examination, they will only be awarded
the Professional Diploma in Banking and
Investment Management from Kaplan Higher
TERM 3 • Principles of Banking and Finance Education Academy.
• Introduction to Securities and
Investment (International)
TERM 4 • Combatting Financial Crime
• Operational Risk
DIRECT ENTRY TO 2ND YEAR OF
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
Subject to programme and meeting
entry requirements.UNIT Quantitative Analysis Principles of Banking and Finance
Studies done in business situations rely on This unit addresses the basic principles,
OUTLINE collecting data to enable decisions to be made concepts, theories and applications of banking
about future actions. For these decisions to and finance, including coverage of personal
be useful, they need to be based on sound financial decision-making. Students will be
statistical principles. Thus, there is a need to introduced to the application of financial
be aware of proper sampling techniques, the mathematics relating to various business and
idea of probability and the fact that any decision personal financial decisions. In business financial
made with incomplete information is prone decision-making, students will learn and apply
to involve error. The unit covering business financial mathematics in the areas of equity
statistics will introduce a variety of statistical valuation (shares/ownership), debt (debentures)
techniques to show under which circumstances and hybrid securities. In the process, the
each should be used. characteristics of these securities are covered
and concepts of valuation incorporating the
Economics I respective security’s cash flows, time value of
This unit will introduce the principles, language, money and the associated risk are presented.
techniques and insights of both macro and The measurement of risk and return in banking
micro economics that are associated with the and finance is covered, with the risk-return
economic perspective on life in the modern relationship as described in the Capital Asset
world. The focus is the application of economic Pricing Model. Risk management for banks is
theory to solve real-life problems. also covered.
Accounting for Managers Introduction to Securities and
Accounting for Managers introduces students Investment (International)
to a basic understanding of financial and This unit has been specifically designed to meet
management accounting principles. This allows the needs of new entrants to the investment
them to enter the workforce confidently and work industry. With a tailored and focused approach
at a basic level. They may also pursue further to international markets, the unit provides an
studies in Accounting and become professional overview of all areas of investment. It also
accountants. offers students a valuable understanding of
The main aims of this unit are to: the language of the industry and provides
them with knowledge that can be used for
• Develop an understanding of basic
induction purposes.
management accounting concepts
• Analyse and interpret a set of financial Combatting Financial Crime
statements This unit provides students with a basic
• Understand and apply cost-volume-profit- knowledge of the global policies and legislation
analysis related to combatting financial crime. This unit
• Develop a practical understanding of capital is designed to allow learners to understand how
investment decisions laws, regulations and best practice continue to
evolve across a range of associated activities.
Introduction to Management Upon completion of this unit, students will be
This unit provides the strategic management able to address the background and nature
tools and theoretical concepts to analyse firms of financial crime, predicate offences, money
in different industries, make strategic decisions laundering, terrorist financing, corruption, bribery
and justify these decisions with supporting and the role of the private sector.
evidence. This unit covers a wide spectrum of
business management activities and decisions, Operational Risk
both at corporate and divisional level, including The unit offers an introduction to the nature
management, production, information systems, of operational risk, its causes, consequences
management and finance. and impact and the arising of operational risk in
the trade cycle, and other major risks. As such,
this unit exposes students to the main types of
risk (credit and market) and explores the rise in
importance of operational risk controls so that
graduates are able to perform their industry
roles in a risk-aware manner, and add value
to their organisation and clients by critically
predicting, identifying and managing risk in
all decision making.
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DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE
(BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION)
PROGRAMME Aims & Objectives Graduation & Progression
STRUCTURE The Diploma in Commerce is a pathway
programme to be completed in 8 months*.
Students who successfully complete the
programme will be awarded the Diploma in
Upon completion of the Diploma programme, Commerce (Business Administration) by Kaplan
students can continue to pursue a Bachelor’s Higher Education Academy, as appropriate.
Degree from one of our university partners in Diploma graduates can then progress to pursue
Australia, Ireland and the UK at Kaplan Higher Bachelor’s Degree programmes with one of our
Education Academy in Singapore. prestigious university partners in Singapore.
Academic Track
TERM 1 • Accounting for Managers
• Introduction to Management
TERM 2 • Economics I
• Quantitative Analysis
TERM 3 • Issues in International Business
• Marketing Principles
TERM 4 • Personnel Management
• Project Management
DIRECT ENTRY TO 2ND YEAR OF
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
Subject to programme and meeting
entry requirements.
Testimonial
*The student can complete the Diploma in Commerce programme in 8 Dipak Pun
months instead of 11 months via accelerated learning.
Civil Servant, Public Sector
Diploma in Commerce (Business
Administration)
Kaplan Graduate (2015)
I enrolled for a Kaplan Diploma to upgrade my
academic qualification. With the flexible study
schedule, I did not have to compromise my
work. At Kaplan, the lecturers are approachable
and have deep knowledge of the topics. I have
learnt a lot and Kaplan has equipped me with
the skills I need for a career in business.UNIT Accounting for Managers Issues in International Business
Accounting for Managers introduces students This unit introduces students to international
OUTLINE to a basic understanding of financial and business and the issues involved in globalisation.
management accounting principles. This allows It facilitates students’ discussion of the trade and
them to enter the workforce confidently and work investment environment in which international
at a basic level. They may also pursue further business occurs, and focuses on how national
studies in Accounting and become professional differences in political economy and culture
accountants. influence global trade.
The main aims of this unit are to:
Marketing Principles
• Develop an understanding of basic
management accounting concepts This unit is an introductory marketing unit
aimed at students studying at the Diploma
• Analyse and interpret a set of financial
level. Marketing Principles provides an overview
statements
of the marketing process and how it works
• Understand and apply cost-volume-profit- within the business context. This unit is based
analysis on both the theory and practice of marketing.
• Develop a practical understanding of capital Classes and assessment tasks will encourage
investment decisions students to apply theoretical learning to real-
world practices.
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Management provides the Personnel Management
strategic management tools and theoretical Personnel management knowledge is the
concepts to analyse firms in different industries, essence of good human resource management.
make strategic decisions and justify these Students should emerge from this unit with an
decisions with supporting evidence. The unit understanding of human resource functions both
covers a wide spectrum of business management locally and globally. They will have the ability to
activities and decisions, both at corporate carry out human resource management functions
and divisional level, including management, and develop extensive knowledge about this
production, information systems, management field. Through understanding and application
and finance. of the above concepts, students will then be
able to ensure that they can work effectively in
Economics I their roles within their organisation.
Economics I has been specifically developed
for students in a range of business-related Project Management
disciplines to study economics at a tertiary The unit aims to provide students with a holistic
level. The unit will introduce the principles, and integrated view of project management. It
language, techniques and insights of both will equip students with the necessary project
macro and micro economics that are management tools, techniques and interpersonal
associated with the economic perspective skills to manage projects from start to finish.
on life in the modern world. The focus is the
application of economic theory to solve real-
life problems.
Quantitative Analysis
Studies done in business situations rely on
collecting data to enable decisions to be made
about future actions. For these decisions to
be useful, they need to be based on sound
statistical principles. Thus, there is a need to
be aware of proper sampling techniques, the
idea of probability and the fact that any decision
made with incomplete information is prone
to involve error. The unit covering business
statistics will introduce a variety of statistical
techniques to show under which circumstances
each should be used.
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DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE
(GENERAL STUDIES)
PROGRAMME Aims & Objectives Graduation & Progression
STRUCTURE The Diploma in Commerce is a pathway
programme to be completed in 8 months*.
Students who successfully complete the
programme will be awarded the Diploma
Upon completion of the Diploma programme, in Commerce (General Studies) by Kaplan
students can continue to pursue a Bachelor’s Higher Education Academy, as appropriate.
Degree from one of our university partners in Diploma graduates can then progress to pursue
Australia, Ireland and the UK at Kaplan Higher Bachelor’s Degree programmes with one of our
Education Academy in Singapore. prestigious university partners in Singapore.
Academic Track
TERM 1 • Accounting for Managers
• Introduction to Management
TERM 2 • Economics I
• Quantitative Analysis
TERM 3 • Business Information Systems
• Commercial Law
TERM 4 • Marketing Principles
• Principles of Banking and Finance
DIRECT ENTRY TO 2ND YEAR OF
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
Subject to programme and meeting
entry requirements.
Testimonial
*The student can complete the Diploma in Commerce programme in 8 Wong Weng Chew
months instead of 11 months via accelerated learning.
Banking Executive, Leading Bank
Diploma in Commerce (Business
Administration)
Kaplan Graduate (2014)
Taking the Kaplan Diploma opened up career
opportunities for me. I was a customer advisor
at a retail outlet before taking the Diploma. After
graduating, I moved on to work as a banking
executive at a leading bank. I plan to take my
Bachelor’s Degree at Kaplan as I desire to climb
the corporate ladder in the banking sector in the
future. I know Kaplan can support the dream.UNIT Accounting for Managers how and why software can be used to analyse
and provide solutions to business problems and
Accounting for Managers introduces students
OUTLINE to a basic understanding of financial and the enhancement of business opportunities.
management accounting principles. This allows
them to enter the workforce confidently and work
Commercial Law
at a basic level. They may also pursue further Commercial law is a complex system of
studies in Accounting and become professional laws that governs commercial transactions
accountants. and relationships. It is studied by commerce
students because as future business leaders
The main aims of this unit are to:
(whether as manufacturers, marketers,
• Develop an understanding of basic employers, contractors etc.), they will be affected
management accounting concepts by commercial law. This unit begins with a
• Analyse and interpret a set of financial discussion of what law is, and an overview
statements of the legal system which provides the legal
• Understand and apply cost-volume-profit- framework of commerce, followed by a study
analysis of specific areas of law that regulate commerce
• Develop a practical understanding of capital such as tort law, contract law, sale of goods
investment decisions law, consumer protection law, and workplace
environment and employment law.
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Management provides the Marketing Principles
strategic management tools and theoretical This unit is an introductory marketing unit
concepts to analyse firms in different industries, aimed at students studying at the Diploma
make strategic decisions and justify these level. Marketing Principles provide an overview
decisions with supporting evidence. The unit of the marketing process and how it works
covers a wide spectrum of business management within the business context. This unit is based
activities and decisions, both at corporate on both the theory and practice of marketing.
and divisional level, including management, Classes and assessment tasks will encourage
production, information systems, management students to apply theoretical learning to real-
and finance. world practices.
Economics I Principles of Banking and Finance
Economics I has been specifically developed This unit addresses the basic principles,
for students in a range of business related concepts, theories and applications of banking
disciplines to study economics at a tertiary and finance, including coverage of personal
level. The unit will introduce the principles, financial decision-making.
language, techniques and insights of both
This unit also introduces students to the
macro and micro economics that are
application of financial mathematics relating to
associated with the economic perspective
various business and personal financial decisions
on life in the modern world. The focus is the
and the use of financial management tools such
application of economic theory to solve real-
as budgeting. In business financial decision-
life problems.
making, students will learn and apply financial
Quantitative Analysis mathematics in the areas of valuation of equity
(shares/ownership), debt (debentures) and hybrid
Studies done in business situations rely on securities. In the process, the characteristics
collecting data to enable decisions to be made of these securities are covered in detail,
about future actions. For these decisions to and concepts of valuation incorporating the
be useful, they need to be based on sound respective security’s cash flows, time value of
statistical principles. Thus, there is a need to money and the associated risks are presented.
be aware of proper sampling techniques, the Furthermore, the principle of market efficiency
idea of probability and the fact that any decision of these securities is presented.
made with incomplete information is prone
to involve error. The unit covering business The measurement of risk and return in banking
statistics will introduce a variety of statistical and finance is covered, with the risk-return
techniques to show under which circumstances relationship as described in the capital asset
each should be used. pricing model. Risk management, for example
through consumer credit policies for bank, is
Business Information Systems also covered in this unit. The unit creates an
This unit examines how companies design, awareness of current events in the financial
manage and use information systems and markets and how these events generally affect
technology as important corporate resources. the corporation.
It covers the critical and analytical evaluation
of the concepts of principles, processes,
techniques and issues of modern computerised
business information systems. Students will be
able to familiarise themselves with databases,
decision-making and webpage software, and
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DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE
(HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)
PROGRAMME Aims & Objectives Graduation & Progression
STRUCTURE The Diploma in Commerce is a pathway
programme to be completed in 8 months*.
Students who successfully complete the
programme will be awarded the Diploma in
Upon completion of the Diploma programme, Commerce (Human Resource Management)
students can continue to pursue a Bachelor’s by Kaplan Higher Education Academy, as
Degree from one of our university partners in appropriate. Diploma graduates can then
Australia, Ireland and the UK at Kaplan Higher progress to pursue Bachelor’s Degree
Education Academy in Singapore. programmes with one of our prestigious
university partners in Singapore.
Academic Track
TERM 1 • Accounting for Managers
• Introduction to Management
TERM 2 • Economics I
• Quantitative Analysis
TERM 3 • International Human Resource
Management
• Labour Management Relations
TERM 4 • Personnel Management
• Training and Development
DIRECT ENTRY TO 2ND YEAR OF
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
Subject to programme and meeting
entry requirements.
Testimonial
*The student can complete the Diploma in Commerce programme in 8 Tan Cau Yee
months instead of 11 months via accelerated learning.
HR Executive
Diploma in Commerce (Human
Resource Management)
Kaplan Graduate (2015)
I chose the Kaplan Diploma because I wanted to
change from my clerical job to human resource.
After graduation, I was given the opportunity and
was promoted from an Admin Clerk to Human
Resource Executive. Enrolling for the Diploma
in Commerce (Human Resource Management)
with Kaplan is one of the best decisions I
have made.UNIT Accounting for Managers International Human Resource
Accounting for Managers introduces students Management
OUTLINE to a basic understanding of financial and The role of human resource is to help an
management accounting principles. This allows organisation make the best use of its manpower
them to enter the workforce confidently and work resources to achieve goals. It is crucial that
at a basic level. They may also pursue further the individual appreciates how the factors and
studies in Accounting and become professional environment in human resources interact with
accountants. each other and affect the decisions that have
The main aims of this unit are to: to be implemented or reviewed. This will in turn
• Develop an understanding of basic determine whether the organisation is able to
management accounting concepts leverage effectively on their people to achieve
• Analyse and interpret a set of financial their mission and vision.
statements Labour Management Relations
• Understand and apply cost-volume-profit-
This unit aims to provide students with a basic
analysis
understanding of the major issues in labour
• Develop a practical understanding of capital management relations (also referred to as
investment decisions ‘industrial relations’, ‘employment relations’
Introduction to Management and ‘employee relations’). The unit attempts to
cover a range of topics in employment relations
Introduction to Management provides the using a tripartite model based on Dunlop’s
strategic management tools and theoretical conceptual framework.
concepts to analyse firms in different industries,
make strategic decisions and justify these Personnel Management
decisions with supporting evidence. The unit Personnel management knowledge is the
covers a wide spectrum of business management essence of good human resource management.
activities and decisions, both at corporate Students should emerge from this unit with an
and divisional level, including management, understanding of human resource functions both
production, information systems, management locally and globally. They will have the ability to
and finance. carry out human resource management functions
Economics I and develop extensive knowledge about this
field. Through understanding and application
Economics I has been specifically developed of the above concepts, students will then be
for students in a range of business-related able to ensure that they can work effectively in
disciplines to study economics at a tertiary their roles with their organisation.
level. The unit will introduce the principles,
language, techniques and insights of both Training and Development
macro and micro economics that are This unit is designed to introduce students to
associated with the economic perspective the field of Training & Development (T&D). The
on life in the modern world. The focus is the unit will emphasise a general management
application of economic theory to solve real- perspective of T&D. Specifically, rather than
life problems. assuming that the student wants to become
Quantitative Analysis a T&D professional, the unit will examine T&D
from the perspective of a manager who wishes
Studies done in business situations rely on to effectively manage the training and career
collecting data to enable decisions to be made development of his staff. The main objective
about future actions. For these decisions to is to provide a solid foundation of knowledge
be useful, they need to be based on sound of basic T&D topics. In addition, the unit will
statistical principles. Thus, there is a need to emphasise student development of T&D skills.
be aware of proper sampling techniques, the
idea of probability and the fact that any decision
made with incomplete information is prone
to involve error. The unit covering business
statistics will introduce a variety of statistical
techniques to show under which circumstances
each should be used.
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DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE
(LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY
CHAIN MANAGEMENT)
PROGRAMME Aims & Objectives Graduation & Progression
STRUCTURE The Diploma in Commerce is a pathway
programme to be completed in 8 months*.
Students who successfully complete the
programme will be awarded the Diploma
Upon completion of the Diploma programme, in Commerce (Logistics and Supply Chain
students can continue to pursue a Bachelor’s Management) by Kaplan Higher Education
Degree from one of our university partners in Academy, as appropriate. Diploma graduates
Australia, Ireland and the UK at Kaplan Higher can then progress to pursue Bachelor’s Degree
Education Academy in Singapore. programmes with one of our prestigious
university partners in Singapore.
Academic Track
TERM 1 • Accounting for Managers
• Introduction to Management
TERM 2 • Economics I
• Quantitative Analysis
TERM 3 • Principles of Logistics
Management
• Purchasing Management
TERM 4 • Supply Chain Management
• Transportation and Distribution
Management
DIRECT ENTRY TO 2ND YEAR OF
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
Subject to programme and meeting
entry requirements.
Testimonial
Ng Siew Cheng
*The student can complete the Diploma in Commerce programme in 8 Customer Service Specialist,
months instead of 11 months via accelerated learning. Ceva Logistics Singapore
Diploma in Commerce (Logistics
and Supply Chain Management)
Kaplan Graduate (2017)
I chose Kaplan because of its convenient
location and the 8-month duration to complete
the Diploma. I enjoyed my Diploma studies
greatly, and loved the planning and research
skillsets which I have learnt from the programme.
I believe with the completion of my Diploma
programme, it will give me a boost in my career and
personal development.UNIT Accounting for Managers Principles of Logistics Management
Accounting for Managers introduces students This unit will provide students with a detailed
OUTLINE to a basic understanding of financial and understanding and knowledge of logistics, and
management accounting principles. This allows its place in all types of industries. The range
them to enter the workforce confidently and work of professional and general management skills
at a basic level. They may also pursue further aid the development of careers in logistics, and
studies in Accounting and become professional many other areas of graduate employment.
accountants.
The main aims of this unit are to:
Purchasing Management
• Develop an understanding of basic This unit introduces the basic concepts of
management accounting concepts purchasing and supply management. The
practice of purchasing and supply management
• Analyse and interpret a set of financial
is becoming widespread in all industries
statements
around the world today. Firms are quickly
• Understand and apply cost-volume-profit- realising the benefits of purchasing and supply
analysis management processes, which add value to the
• Develop a practical understanding of capital organisation’s ability to innovate and deliver
investment decisions value to the marketplace. This unit gives a logical
approach in the discussion of these topics, from
Introduction to Management introduction to material management: purchasing
Introduction to Management provides the and supply operations, and special purchasing
strategic management tools and theoretical application, to the future trends of purchasing and
concepts to analyse firms in different industries, supply management.
make strategic decisions and justify these
decisions with supporting evidence. The unit Supply Chain Management
covers a wide spectrum of business management This unit introduces the basic concepts of supply
activities and decisions, both at corporate chain management. The practice of supply
and divisional level, including management, chain management is becoming widespread in
production, information systems, management all industries around the world today and firms
and finance. are quickly realising the benefits provided by
supply chain management.
Economics I
Economics I has been specifically developed This unit gives a logical approach in the
for students in a range of business-related discussion of these topics from four perspectives:
disciplines to study economics at a tertiary purchasing, operations, logistics and the
level. The unit will introduce the principles, integration among supply chain participants
language, techniques and insights of both in these vitally important areas of a firm.
macro and micro economics that are
associated with the economic perspective
Transportation and Distribution
on life in the modern world. The focus is the Management
application of economic theory to solve real- This unit aims to introduce students to the
life problems. scope and characteristics of transportation and
distribution, encourage an integrated approach
Quantitative Analysis to the management of the supply chain, and to
Studies done in business situations rely on familiarise students with the practical issues
collecting data to enable decisions to be made in the management of transportation and
about future actions. For these decisions to distribution centres.
be useful, they need to be based on sound
statistical principles. Thus, there is a need to
be aware of proper sampling techniques, the
idea of probability and the fact that any decision
made with incomplete information is prone
to involve error. The unit covering business
statistics will introduce a variety of statistical
techniques to show under which circumstances
each should be used.
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