BUSINESS & ACCOUNTANCY

ACCOUNTANCY BANKING & FINANCE BUSINESS STUDIES COMMON BUSINESS PROGRAMME NEW

INTERNATIONAL TRADE & BUSINESS

TOURISM & RESORT MANAGEMENT

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NGEE ANN POLY

YOUR FIRST BUSINESS CHOICESchool of BUSINESS & ACCOUNTANCY

8 Accountancy (N51)

11 Banking & Finance (N53)

14 Business Studies (N45)

18 International Trade & Business (N85)

21 Tourism & Resort Management (N72)

24 Common Business Programme (N97)

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At Ngee Ann’s School of Business & Accountancy (BA), you will receive a solid grounding in core business disciplines, and be prepared for the future economy.

Accountancy N51 Embark on internships with international accounting and auditing firms, banks and other prestigious organisations. Banking & Finance N53Gain insightful and meaningful career experience at leading banks and prestigious institutions such as Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citi, DBS, Monetary Authority of Singapore, OCBC, Singapore Exchange Limited, Standard Chartered Bank and UOB.

Business Studies N45 Develop your business acumen through real-world learning and pick one of these specialisations that matches your career aspiration: Entrepreneurship, Human Capital Management and Marketing.

+ 1 Common Business Programme

SOUGHT-AFTER

International Trade & Business N85 Get a solid grounding in business, trade and logistics, with a global focus as well as the opportunity to go on overseas trips.

Tourism & Resort Management N72Intern at leading attractions and other companies in the hospitality, leisure & lifestyle, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Exhibitions) and travel industries.

Common Business Programme N97 Join this new Common Business Programme if you are interested in business, but are unsure of which business discipline to choose. Gain foundational knowledge of the various business disciplines in the first year, and make an informed choice of the business diploma you would like to pursue at the end of the year.

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REAL-WORLD LEARNING Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) has been appointed the Sector Co-ordinator for Singapore’s Accountancy & Financial Services cluster. Our strong links with the industry and the start-up community will open doors for you to enjoy robust learning experiences through Enhanced Internships, off-campus classes and project collaborations with leading organisations.

Our partners include Changi Airport Group, Citi, DBS, Deloitte, Eu Yan Sang, EY, Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, Lufthansa Cargo, Maersk Group, Marina Bay Sands, Monetary Authority of Singapore, PwC, Resorts World Sentosa, Robert Bosch, Scanteak, Shell Eastern Petroleum, Singapore Exchange Limited, Standard Chartered Bank, Suntec Singapore, Wildlife Reserves Singapore and many more.

GLOBAL EXPOSUREEver thought of interning at a business incubator in Kenya? Or attend talks and network with international business practitioners in China? Our courses offer a global perspective on business, with opportunities to embark on learning journeys, immersion programmes and internships abroad. With Singapore expanding its role as a major global business hub, your understanding of the cross-cultural business environment will give you an edge in the marketplace.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONWith our courses accredited by professional bodies such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), and the Singapore Association of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (SAICSA), you will be well prepared for the challenges of today’s dynamic business environment.

SKILLSFUTURE INITIATIVES• Earn and Learn ProgrammeNP has partnered with several organisations to offer our graduates a head start in their career with this structured work-study programme. Acquire relevant work experience and skills, while receiving a competitive starting salary and full-time employment. By the end of the programme, attain industry-recognised qualifications or certifications such as an Advanced Diploma in Accountancy, or a Specialist Diploma in Consumer Banking.

• Advanced Diploma in AccountancyIn collaboration with the Singapore Accountancy Commission and Workforce Singapore, NP has launched an Advanced Diploma in Accountancy. This work-study programme offers an alternative pathway for Accountancy diploma holders into the profession. For more details, please refer to page 10.

• Specialist Diploma in Consumer BankingIn collaboration with local and international banks and the Institute of Banking & Finance (IBF), NP has also launched the Specialist Diploma in Consumer Banking. This programme offers participants a head start in their banking careers and helps them develop a ‘big data mindset’ in areas ranging from consumer banking operations and control, to consumer banking products and development. For more details, please refer to page 13.

Find us online at www.np.edu.sg/ba

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AGGREGATE TYPE ELR2B2-BTo be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent) results.

SUBJECT ‘O’ LEVEL GRADE

English Language 1-6Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) 1-6Any three other subjects 1-6

You must also have sat for a Humanities subject or Art/Music or Principles of Accounts or a relevant OSIE/Applied Subject and fulfil the aggregate computation requirements.

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“I’m thankful for the opportunities to widen my horizons through NP’s overseas exchanges and internships. Keeping an open mind to new ideas, I learned that curiosity and the thirst for knowledge are the

driving forces to excel beyond one’s limits.”

Gui MingyiDiploma in International Business*, Class of 2017

Mingyi topped his cohort and received both the Ngee Ann Kongsi Gold Medal and Lien Ying Chow Gold Medal. He has also received

SMU’s Global Impact Scholarship Award and will be pursuing a double degree in Business Management and Information Systems

at SMU.

*The Diploma in International Business has been merged with the Diploma in International Logistics & Supply Chain Management to form the Diploma in

International Trade & Business.

WITH THAT SOMETHINGOUR GRADUATES

XTRA“A highlight of my time at Ngee Ann Poly was my six-month internship at Grab Indonesia, where I travelled across cities and learned more about business operations, management and analytics. The knowledge and exposure I gained as a student here have fueled my passion for business.”

Lynette Lau Ka YeeDiploma in Business Studies, Class of 2018Lynette graduated at the top of her cohort, and received the Ngee Ann Kongsi Gold Medal as well as the Lien Ying Chow Gold Medal. She has also received the NUS Global Merit Scholarship and the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship to Encourage Upgrading Award and is pursuing a degree in Business Administration at NUS.

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“One of my favourite experiences of being a Ngee Ann Polytechnic student was the opportunity to

travel. In my three years at NP, I travelled to China, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and New York. The trips allowed me to broaden my horizons, moulding me

into the person I am today.”

Uma Nandan JeyaratnamDiploma in Accountancy, Class of 2016

Uma was a recipient of the Sir Gareth Roberts Memorial Scholarship. He has completed the ACCA

programme and graduated from Oxford Brookes University with a Bachelor of Science (First Class

Honours) in 2018. Uma is currently pursuing a UOL/ UCL Masters in Professional Accountancy.

“My internship stint humbled me a lot. I was reporting to a few superiors, each with different management styles. The experience taught me what true leadership is about. I feel blessed to have been given so many opportunities in NP that I might not have gotten elsewhere.”

Bryan LimDiploma in Business Studies, Class of 2016Bryan emerged the top student of his cohort, receiving both the Ngee Ann Kongsi Gold Medal and Lien Ying Chow Gold Medal. He also received the Lee Hsien Loong Award for Outstanding All-Round Achievement. He is pursuing a Degree in Law with Honours at NUS.

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“My internship with Bank of America Merrill Lynch was the highlight of my studies in NP.

I saw the trade life-cycle come to life and this experience affirmed my decision to be an

investment banker in future.”

Ng Hui MinDiploma in Banking & Financial Services*,

Class of 2015 Hui Min received the Nanyang Scholarship and was

awarded the Bachelor of Business with Honours (Highest Distinction) by NTU.

*Renamed as the Diploma in Banking & Finance

“Through TRM, I have gained hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of the whole spectrum of the tourism industry, from MICE to hotels, travel, airlines and F&B. I also learned how to embrace multiple perspectives when solving problems and to be an effective team player.”

Koh Liang LinDiploma in Tourism & Resort Management, Class of 2016Liang Lin was the TRM Gold Medallist of his cohort and will be pursuing the Bachelor of Business Management degree at SMU.

WITH THAT SOMETHINGOUR GRADUATES

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“The BS diploma lays out the foundation you need as an entrepreneur. I honestly did not

appreciate how useful the modules were until I started running Secretlab. I was able to apply

the accounting, marketing, business IT and communications skills that I learned in school in a

real-world business setting.”

Ian AngDiploma in Business Studies, Class of 2012Ian is the Co-founder & Managing Director of

Secretlab, a homegrown company founded in 2015 which develops ergonomically-designed chairs. Its

operations have since expanded into nine countries, including the United States, Australia and Malaysia.

“My six-month internship at EY – one of the ‘Big Four’ international accounting firms - provided me with a

head start and enabled me to know about the working culture. Most of all, the holistic curriculum of the

Accountancy diploma programme provided me with a strong foundation in accounting which I can leverage on to achieve professional certifications such as the

Chartered Accountant of Singapore.”

Lee Wei RongDiploma in Accountancy, Class of 2015

Wei Rong is now pursuing the Advanced Diploma in Accountancy under the SkillsFuture Earn and Learn

Programme while working as an Audit Associate with Deloitte Singapore.

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N72DIPLOMA INTOURISM & RESORT MANAGEMENT

A versatile course that prepares you for diverse sectors like hospitality, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Exhibitions), travel and visitor attractions Experiential curriculum includes out-of-classroom learning on board cruises and practicum Opportunities to pursue SkillsFuture Earn and Learn Programme for Hospitality and Events Management upon graduation

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN YEAR 1– Accounting & Finance– Business Communication 1– Business Law– Business Statistics– Career & Professional Preparation– Decision Support Applications– Information Design in Business– International Business Environment– Macroeconomics– Management & Organisation– Microeconomics– Innovation Made Possible^ – Sports & Wellness^– English Language Express^*

YEAR 2– Business Communication 2 – Conventions & Events Management– Food & Beverage Management– Hospitality Business Management– Hospitality Operations Management– Service Experience Management in Tourism– Service-Learning in Action– Tourism & Resort Marketing– Tourism Analytics– Tourism Research– World Issues: A Singapore Perspective^– Any one IS elective^

YEAR 3– Business Communication 3– Destination Management– Digital Marketing in Tourism– Industry Project in Tourism– Six-month Internship– Strategic Travel Management– Project ID: Connecting the Dots^

WHAT THE COURSE IS ABOUT With emerging trends like Airbnb, eco-tourism and budget airlines, what impact will they have on the landscape of tourism? How do we ride on box-office hit Crazy Rich Asians to package Singapore as a choice destination for tourists? Will the vibrant spread of events and festivals or glitzy integrated resorts and world-class hotels attract the tourism dollar? You can play your part in creating unique tourism experiences when you join our Diploma in Tourism & Resort Management (TRM).

The course prepares you for a career in key sectors of the tourism industry such as attractions, food andbeverage, hospitality and travel. You will also learn about managing mega events for the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Exhibitions) sector. Round off your industry knowledge with hands-on learning sessions and internships that offer you even wider career choices upon graduation.

Not Your Typical ClassroomLuxury cruise liners, theme parks and five-star resorts – these are just some of the “classrooms” you will get to learn in. Opportunities to be part of special events, such as the Singapore F1 race, further enhance your overall learning experience.

Industry-driven CurriculumAs a TRM student, you will get acquainted with skills and knowledge which are in demand in the tourism industry, such as tourism analytics, digital marketing and service experience management. The course also provides a strong business foundation with a global and entrepreneurial focus. To complete your learning journey in TRM, students work on mini-consultancy projects with industry partners, for an authentic understanding of the tourism industry.

^ Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) modules account for up to 13 credit units of the diploma curriculum. They include modules in innovation and world issues, as well as an interdisciplinary project. By bringing students from diverse diplomas together, the interdisciplinary project fosters collaboration to explore and propose solutions for real-world problems. IS aims to develop students to be agile and self-directed learners, ready for the future workplace.

^* For selected students only.

To keep our curriculum current and robust, diploma modules are subject to change over the three years. Please visit our website for latest updates.

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CAREER As Singapore develops into a global tourism destination, the demand for well-trained tourism professionals will continue to increase. TRM graduates can find many job openings in the attractions, food and beverage, hospitality, MICE, travel and other tourism-related sectors. You could hold a management position in sales and marketing, operations, consultancy or customer service.

FURTHER STUDIES As a TRM graduate, you can pursue a wide range of degree courses at all local universities and several overseas universities. Some institutions may grant exemption. They include Australian universities such as Southern Cross University, University of Queensland, University of Southern Queensland and University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Or you can join the SkillsFuture Earn and Learn Programme (ELP) for Hospitality and Events Management to get a head start in your career. A work-study programme, the ELP aims to boost the hospitality and events management sector’s talent by nurturing industry professionals with work-ready skillsets. Under the ELP, you will be matched with a company, undergo structured on-the- job training, and receive an industry-recognised certification.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS For information on the entry requirements for this course, turn to Page 3.

CONTACT USFor the most up-to-date information on NP’s Diploma in Tourism & Resort Management, log on to www.np.edu.sg/trm

“Project Wabi Sabi”, “Asterism” and “A Step Closer” are events conceptualised and executed by TRM Year 2 students for their Conventions and Events Management (CEM) module. They partnered with the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) to promote sports inclusion for persons with disabilities in society and raise funds for SDSC’s sports outreach programmes. The events gave students a real-world opportunity to take charge of the entire event process - from inception to execution - while also giving back to the community.

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