The paradox of technological advances and evolving globalization requires multidisciplinary and integrative approaches to comprehend the exact realities in the banking and finance sector. In this context, the programme is designed to produce qualified, efficient, and skilled human resources in the field of Banking and Finance to meet the national, industrial, and regional needs with destructive technology. The program expects to provide standard theoretical and practical knowledge to improve those skills and competencies that can be effectively utilized on the job in collaboration with Coventry University UK. Therefore, the career development in banking and finance professions of persons who will be qualified in this Program will be more effective and faster. Further, they will have better opportunities and the ability to enter the industry both globally and locally as this qualification is awarded by Coventry University UK.
During the program, the student will be able to enhance their competencies as the learning environment consists of both local and global industry experts and academics which will induce the globalized banking and finance sector exposure promptly.
APPLY FOR THE COURSENIBM
DEPARTMENT
BusinessNIBM Programmes
CAMPUS
ColomboNIBM Programmes
LEVEL
DegreeNIBM
METHOD
Full-Time/ Part-TimeNIBM
DURATION
1 YearObjectivesEntry RequirementsCommencementCourse structure and modulesProgramme FeesOBJECTIVESTo prepare participants for career opportunities existing in local and international organizations.To provide a broad exposure to banking, finance and technology perspective and to emphasize disruptive technology.To equip participants with the essential proficiencies of facing the challenges in contemporary business finance and banking field both globally and locally.ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For entry into Year 1: Advanced Diploma in Digital Banking and Finance
For after A/L Students – Full-time path
Those who have sat for GCE Advanced Level and qualified with a minimum of three (03) simple passes are eligible for the first year of the degree program or Those who have sat for GCE Advanced Level and absence of Three (03) simple passes should need to follow Certification in Business Management (CBM) during the first year of the degree program
OR
Those who have completed their GCE Ordinary level will have to follow Foundation Course in Business Management and after successful completion are eligible for the first year of the degree program
For professionals – Part-time path
Those who have qualified in GCE Advanced Level with Three (03) Years of work experience
OR
Those who have qualified in GCE Ordinary Level with Five Year (05) work experience
OR
Those who have successfully completed Advanced Certificate in Digital Banking and Finance
OR
Part qualification of professional qualifications such as AAT, CA, ACCA, CIMA, CMA with the approval of the course director also eligible for the first year of degree program on Part-Time basis
For entry into Year 2: Higher National Diploma in Digital Banking and Finance
Those who have successfully completed the Advanced Diploma in Digital Banking and Finance Those who have successfully completed the Diploma in Applied Banking and Finance offered by IBSL with 5 years’ work experience ( Condition: Must follow the short course( 10 days)-Technology of Banking and Finance offered by NIBM)Those who have successfully completed the Post graduate Diploma in Bank Management offered by IBSL with 3 years’ work experience ( Condition: Must follow the short course ( 10 days) – Technology of Banking and Finance offered by NIBM)
For entry into Year 3: BSc (Hons) Digital Banking and Finance
Those who have successfully qualified in Higher National Diploma in Digital Banking and FinanceCOMMENCEMENTColombo – 26th February 2024COURSE STRUCTURE AND MODULES
Year 1: Advanced Diploma in Digital Banking and Finance
The Financial SystemBusiness CommunicationInformation Communication TechnologyCommercial BankingBanking and Financial LawDigital BankingCustomer Relationship ManagementCentral banking and Economic FundamentalsFinancial Technology (FinTech)Credit managementRisk Management and ComplianceNon-Banking Financial InstitutionsFundamentals of FinanceInternational Trade and FinanceIndependent study
Year 2: Higher National Diploma in Digital Banking and Finance
Introduction to EconometricsInvestment BankingFinancial Institution ManagementPrinciples of FinanceTreasury/ Fund ManagementGovernance, Risk and ComplianceFinancial Market OperationsManagement Information Systems for BankingEmployability Skills in Finance and BankingIndividual project and Industrial Training
Year 3: Final year BSc (Hons) Digital Banking and Finance
Artificial Intelligence in FinanceCorporate and Investment BankingFinancial Regulation and ComplianceFinancial Risk ManagementFintech Landscape and Transformations in Financial ServicesMachine Learning and Big Data for Banks and Financial InstitutionsPROGRAMME FEES
Full-Time Path
Year 1 – Advanced Diploma in Digital Banking and Finance
Course Fee: LKR 300,000 Registration Fee: LKR 5,000Year 2 – Higher National Diploma in Digital Banking and Finance
Course Fee: LKR 400,000 Registration Fee: LKR 5,000Year 3 – BSc (Hons) Digital Banking and Finance (Weekends)
Course Fee: LKR 850,000 Registration Fee: LKR 5,000
Part-Time Path
Year 1 – Advanced Diploma in Digital Banking and Finance
Course Fee: LKR 250,000 Registration Fee: LKR 5,000Year 2 – Higher National Diploma in Digital Banking and Finance
Course Fee: LKR 400,000 Registration Fee: LKR 5,000Year 3 – BSc (Hons) Digital Banking and Finance (Weekends)
Course Fee: LKR 850,000 Registration Fee: LKR 5,000
Student loan facilities are available from BOC, NSB
