The Diploma Banking and Finance Program is a One-year and 2 months diploma on a distance  learning program that focuses on developing understanding of Banking and Finance Environment  both locally and globally, which prepares students for a career in Finance, Banking sector and  Accountancy. It aims to provide sound knowledge to handle the operational and financial aspects in  banking and finance.  The course will equip you with comprehensive knowledge and skills to enable preparation and  analysis of the financial statements of the banks/companies; give insight into the concepts of cost  accounting and management accounting; provide understanding of marketing concepts and activities  related to the banking industry; and understand banking sector specific regulatory requirements.  This program is mainly targeting secondary school leavers and certificate level holders, who seek  either a higher level qualification in order the enhance their employment prospects, or who need a  strong foundation qualification in banking and finance studies to prepare them for University studies  in business and management programmes.  Career Path  Students who undertake this program will have relatively wider Banking and Financial Services  employment opportunities, ranging from customer service banking and sales positions, financial  advisers and analyst positions. Typically, the graduates can work in commercial banks, microfinance  and other non-bank financial institutions such as savings and loan establishments and credit unions.  Moreover, Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) also require financial  services professionals to manage their portfolios and statements and also to audit and regulate.