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The Master of IT in Business (Financial Services) is an intensive
programme with 2 options for completion: Full-time and Part-time. Each
year, there is only one intake and the programme begins in August.
Candidates are to complete 11 courses plus 1 capstone project
equivalent to 2 course units. Classes will be conducted on weekday
evenings and on Saturdays. In addition, a weekday evening workshop will
be conducted once a month where industry experts share their insights,
and work with students to guide, review and critique their projects.
Programme Curriculum
The curriculum is composed of 4 groups of courses, namely:
| 1. |
General Management - 3 courses |
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1.1 |
Accounting for Managers |
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1.2 |
Strategy and Organisation |
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1.3 |
Finance |
| 2. |
IT and Project Management - 4 courses |
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2.1 |
IT Governance and Innovation Management |
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2.2 |
Spreadsheet Modelling for Business Decisions |
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2.3 |
IT Project and Vendor Management |
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2.4 |
Global Sourcing Management |
| 3. |
Banking Processes, Solutions & Technology - 4 courses |
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3.1 |
Banking Products and Processes |
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3.2 |
Retail Banking Solutions & Architecture |
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3.3 |
Corporate and Institutional Banking Solutions & Architecture |
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3.4 |
Managing Operational Risks in Banking |
| 4. |
Project - equivalent to 2 courses |
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4.1 |
a. Project definition, development & critique workshops
b. Industry Expert seminars & Company site visits |
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4.2 |
Project delivery (final term) |
Exemptions for courses 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 will be granted on a case-by-case basis. A maximum of 3 exemptions are possible. If exemptions are granted, candidates are required to replace the exempted courses with alternative SMU courses.
Request for exemptions must be submitted to the Programme Director for approval upon admittance to the programme. No exemptions will be granted once the programme commences.
Programme Delivery Model
Programme Completion Model
Programme Exit Model
We allow students to re-sit for a failed exam. They will not
be able to continue the programme if they do not pass on
the second attempt. Students need to maintain an average
GPA of 2.5 in order to remain in the programme. Upon
successful completion of the programme, students will be
conferred the Master of IT in Business (Financial Services)
degree by the Singapore Management University. |
