School of Banking and Financial Management

Professional Diploma in Banking Practices

 

Professionalism, knowledge and skills have contributed much to the strength of the banking industry worldwide. This Diploma is offered to executives who wish to deepen their knowledge and expertise in the banking business. It aims at giving a solid and all-round knowledge about the basics of the banking operations to students and enabling them to carry out their work more competently. They also provide students with an insight into the new requirements and changing environment in banking industry.

Entry Requirements

•  Completed Bachelor Degree (BCS) in Banking or equivalent education

or

•  Relevant work experience

•  Reasonable command of spoken and written English

Programme Structure

T his programme can be completed in six months. It consists of seven modules, with a diploma being awarded upon successful completion of the course .

Programme Content

Level 1

BP1. Trade Finance
Chapter 1	1.1	Understand International Trade
	1.2	Various Methods of Settlement in International Trade
	1.3	Analysis of Risks Involved in International Trade
	1.4	Understanding the Role and Function of Documentations in International Trade
	1.5	Financial Planning for Importers and Exporters and Factors Leading to a Successful Application for Banking
	1.6	Facility for International Trade Finance
	1.7	Documentary Collections
	1.8	Documentary Credit
	1.9	Finance Through Various International Trade Financing Products/Services Available to Importers and Exporters Under Documentary
	1.10	Court Case and Fraudulent Case Study & Analysis
	1.11	Foreign Exchange in Trade Finance Aspect and Risk Control
	1.12	Bank to Bank Financing Vehicles Under International Trade
BP 2. Lending and Credit Analysis
Chapter 2	2.1	The Lending Process
	2.2	Credit Process
	2.3	Credit Administration and Control
	2.4	Specialized Lending Products
BP 3. Treasury Operations and Management
Chapter 3	3.1	Introduction to Treasury Operations and Management
	3.2	Treasury Management Techniques
	3.3	On Balance Sheet Traditional Approach
	3.4	Off Balance Sheet Treasury Management
	3.5	Principles of Currency and Interest Rate Hedging
	3.6	Foreign Exchange Rate Risk Management
	3.7	Derivatives Treasury Management
	3.8	Liquidity Management and Cash Forecasting
	3.9	Credit Risk Management
	3.10	Quantification of Different Levels of Risk for Treasury Products

 

Level 2

BP4. E-Banking and Strategic Application of Internet in Finance and Investment
Chapter 4	4.1	e-Banking and other Online Banking Services
	4.2	Marketing Strategy of e-Banking
	4.3	Online Investment
	4.4	How to Trade Online Financial Products
	4.5	How to Make Investment on Internet
	4.6	How to Implement Online Investment Plan
	4.7	Future Development and Trend of Online Investment
BP 5. Trust and Trustee Services
Chapter 5	5.1	The Concept of Trust
	5.2	Wills and Probate
	5.3	Trustee Services
BP 6. Business Development in Banking Environment
Chapter 6	6.1	Understanding the Market In the Banking Environment
	6.2	Developing Marketing Mix Strategies for the Banking
	6.3	Industry
	6.4	Marketing Planning in Banking
	6.5	Application on Corporate and Consumer Markets
	6.6	The Future of Bank Marketing
BP 7. Management Report
Chapter 7	7.1	Submit a Report title
	7.2	Write the Management
	7.3	Report under the supervision of the report guide appointed by the HKMA

 

Programme Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to get specialized skills to develop an understanding of a broader range of subjects involved in modern banking world for perspective grows of career in banking and the financial sector. As well as apply for the International Master Degree Programme.