Programme Code: GCC
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Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Compliance (GCC) programme, developed by compliance professionals for aspiring compliance professionals, aims to provide a strong foundation in regulatory and financial crime compliance and to apply that knowledge in designing and implementing an effective compliance risk and control framework.

The first of its kind among local university programmes, the GCC programme is intended to help meet the growing demand for compliance professionals as regulators worldwide seek to build increasingly robust financial systems amid regulatory breaches and code-of-conduct issues.

As the GCC programme can be completed in 6 months, the programme serves as a gateway into the area of compliance not only for fresh graduates but also for professionals working in other areas of the financial services industry who are looking to make the transition with minimal disruption.

Highlights of this programme include a focus on Singapore regulations to increase relevance to those working in the Singapore financial services sector, best practices in the combating of financial crimes (including money laundering and the countering of terrorism financing), the design of controls to address identified compliance risks, and an appreciation of how emerging trends like FinTech and RegTech, which have led to new business models, present unique compliance risks and challenges.

Classes will involve interactions with practitioners and will be conducted using case studies and work-based scenarios so that students can identify and analyse compliance-related issues and apply their knowledge in advising stakeholders.

 

Unique Features of the Programme

  • Industry-designed curriculum: A unique graduate compliance programme created by seasoned compliance professionals, applying global best practices to real-world cases and work scenarios.
  • Accelerated certification: Earn a recognised credential in as little as one semester, with modules accredited by the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF).
  • Stackable pathway: Credits can be stacked towards the Master of Finance (MFIN) programme, providing flexibility for further postgraduate study.
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Career Prospects

The GCC programme provides a strong foundation for pursuing roles such as Regulatory Compliance Advisor, Customer Due Diligence Analyst, and Monitoring and Surveillance Officer, among other compliance functions in financial institutions and fintech firms.

Programme Structure

Each course carries 5 credit units (cu) and may be taken on a stand-alone basis. Students stack 15 cu to earn the Graduate Certificate in Compliance. Students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.5. Classes are scheduled on weekday evenings and/or weekends; the minimum programme duration is about six months.

 

Compulsory Courses (15 cu)

This is a programme with weekday evening classes. The minimum programme duration is 6 months.

Progression towards Master of Finance (MFIN):
The Graduate Certificate in Compliance programme is stackable towards the Master of Finance programme (MFIN). Upon successful completion of this programme, students whose CGPA meets the requirement for Academic Progression may apply to progress into the Master of Finance Programme.

 

 

Admission Requirements

Refer to general admission criteria for graduate programmes.

In addition, you will need to meet these requirements:

A bachelor's degree or equivalent in related disciplines (e.g. Finance, Accountancy, Economics, Business, Law). Applicants with relevant work experience but with other qualifications may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants with social outreach or volunteering experience have an added advantage.

This programme is currently unable to take in international students, i.e., you must be a Singapore citizen, permanent resident or a resident in Singapore (e.g., Employment Pass holder) in order to apply for admission.

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Financial Assistance

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