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FlexiMasters in Business and Financial Analytics
The FlexiMasters in Business and Financial Analytics is a cutting-edge programme offered by Nanyang Business School (NBS), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Designed to bridge the gap between traditional finance and modern data science, this course empowers you to master financial analytics, machine learning, and strategic decision-making.
You will be able to gain insights on how to excel in the domain of business analytics and financial analytics via the usage of AI used in the financial services industry and acquire skills to guide businesses through today’s environment of digital disruption and transformation.
| Module | Objective |
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 AI and Analytics Technologies in Enterprise | Analytics, machine learning, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are critical building blocks in value creation for any organisation or industry, yet managing them is a complex endeavour. This presents huge opportunities to harness the power of analytics and machine learning, explore and exploit business problems, and turn them into solutions. This course introduces the concept of analytics with machine learning and how a business can embed and embrace them in its operations. Learning Outcomes:
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 AI and Analytics in Finance, Credit and Related Risks | Navigate the evolving financial landscape with data-driven insights through the FlexiMasters in Business and Financial Analytics. This module introduces core concepts in business analytics, financial planning and analysis and financial analytics, equipping professionals with practical skills to support data-informed financial decision-making. As part of the leading data analytics courses in Singapore, participants will apply analytics techniques to credit risk assessment, regulatory compliance and financial modeling. The module also explores business and financial technology, using AI-powered tools for predictive risk analysis, finance analytics, and simulation, building a strong foundation for those pursuing a data analytics certification in Singapore or a data science course in Singapore. Learning Outcomes
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 Data Management and Visualisation | Data has become integral to businesses and organisations. This course is built to bridge the gap between market talent demand and talent availability, specifically in business data management and business visualisation. The course serves dual roles of presenting the importance of data on business decision-making and of demonstrating ways that visualisation can effectively augment business decisions. Learning Outcomes
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 Design Thinking, Blockchain Technology Management and Cybersecurity | Design thinking has become increasingly popular in the world of business, with small and medium-sized firms, as well as large ones like P&G and SAP using and advocating it. Design thinking, emphasising human-centred design and empathy-driven solutions, has been promoted widely by design firms like IDEO and Stanford University’s D School. It has now become a must-know tool for companies that are keen to grow and flourish through continuous innovation. The course will introduce you to the key principles of design thinking, utilising relevant case studies. It is also crucial for you to appreciate the core technical aspects of blockchain, especially when it promises to disrupt the current business landscape through consensus-driven decentralisation of the traditional computing fabric. Concepts of blockchain will be discussed, examining the blockchain using cases and challenges related to its implementation. With the proliferation of information and communication technology products and services, it is of paramount importance for everyone to understand the role of security and privacy in practice. Financial technology, data analytics, and digital transformation of businesses have immensely amplified the value of data, thereby demanding the appreciation of cybersecurity threats and privacy issues in every sphere of business. Learning Outcomes
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- Provide you with better access to postgraduate-level training so you can personalise your learning pathway and upskill/reskill in a timely fashion.
- Enable you to build on your experience, transition and prepare for a career shift, and become future-ready in an ever-changing employment market.
- Earn credits that you can stack towards a postgraduate degree at Nanyang Business School, Singapore.
1. Our programme consists of four advanced business courses, worth a total of 15 academic units (AUs):
- Three courses, each worth four AUs
- One course, worth three AUs
2. Each course comprises:
- An online 9-hour self-paced component for the single 3-AU course and an equivalent 22-hour component for the four 4-AU courses
- A 30-hour in-class component, over four weekends
- You are required to attain a minimum of GP 2.5, a C+ grade equivalent, to be awarded the AU for each course
3. Mode of class delivery:
- The default mode of delivery is in-person classes, with considerations for online classes when necessary
4. Upon graduating, the following qualifications will be awarded:
- FlexiMasters will be awarded to students attaining 15 AUs, with a minimum GP of 2.5, a C+ grade equivalent, from each considered course
- A Graduate Certificate will be awarded to students attaining 9 AUs, with a minimum GP of 2.5, a C+ grade equivalent, from each considered course
While no pre-requisites are needed to enrol in the course/s, participants with relevant background and/or experience may have a better understanding of their course content.
FlexiMasters in Business and Financial Analytics can be stacked into an MSc (Business Analytics) at Nanyang Business School and is similarly accredited under the following conditions:
- Up to 12 Academic Units (AUs) from the four courses of FlexiMasters may be transferred to an MSc (Business Analytics).
- The AUs earned from FlexiMasters courses are valid for up to five (5) years for transfer of credits to a relevant/adjoining Master’s programme.
- Transfer of credits is by application and will be assessed and approved by the relevant Programme Owners.
- Transfer of credit eligibility will be reviewed by the postgraduate programme office upon application for a Master’s degree programme, subjected to all prevailing policies at NBS and NTU at that time.
- The minimum Grade Point eligible for transfer of credits is 2.5. The Programme Owners may recommend a higher Grade Point for transfer of credits.
- AUs from Graduate or FlexiMasters Certificate that are approved for transfer of credits will not be included in the computation of Cumulative Grade Point Average for the Master’s Programme.
- The course must not have been used for exemption/transfer of credits into another programme.
- FlexiMasters Alumni who are successful Master's programme applicants may enjoy course fee discount and subsidy schemes for the Master's programme.
Admission to Full NBS Master’s Programme
Participants have to meet all required admission standards of the selected Master’s programme.
Please register your interest here for the next intake.
| Module | Class Dates |
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| Data Management and Visualisation | 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul |
| AI and Analytics Technologies in Enterprise | 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep |
| Design Thinking, Blockchain Technology Management and Cybersecurity | 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct |
| AI and Analytics in Finance, Credit and Related Risks | 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 21 Nov |
Important Notes
- If an intake is fully enrolled, your application will be considered for the next available intake.
- Updates to your application status will be sent to you at least 6 weeks before the programme commences.
- As seats are limited, please send in your application early to avoid disappointment.
Programme Attendance
- Successfully admitted participants have to commit to the published schedule.
- The course duration is 24 weeks, with four Saturday classes per module.
- All classes are held in-person only, from 8.30am to 5.30pm at the Lifelong Learning Institute (near Paya Lebar MRT). Only the last day of class will be held at NTU Nanyang Business School, Wee Cho Yaw Plaza.
- No make-up classes for absentees.
- Mandatory attendance is required for programme info session and details will be provided upon successful admittance into the programme.
- Nanyang Technological University reserves the right to change the date, time, venue, and mode of delivery of classes due to unforeseen circumstances or prevailing government advisories.
| Full Programme Course Fees in SGD (fees and funding quoted below are subject to revision) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fees BEFORE funding & GST | Fees AFTER funding & 9% GST | |
| Singapore Citizens (aged 21-39) / PR (aged ≥21) Up to 70% SSG Funding | $25,001.00 | $8,175.33 |
| Singapore Citizens (aged ≥40) MCES1 - Up to 90% SSG Funding | $25,001.00 | $3,175.13 |
| SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens / PR ETSS2 - Up to 90% SSG Funding | $25,001.00 | $3,175.13 |
| NTU Alumni Fee payable after 70% SSG Funding and use of $1,600 **NTU Alumni Course Credits | $25,001.00 | $7,652.13 |
2. Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (ETSS) Scheme
Funding/Programme Requirements
- You must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each module.
- You must complete and pass all assessment components.
You do not need to contact SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) to apply for the above funding. Upon your successful admission to the programme, NTU will handle the funding administrative for all applicants. Billing is by module on the nett amount after funding and GST. Full payment is to be made before the start of module.
SSG funding is limited in duration and subject to the prevailing conditions of the funding agencies.
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens, aged 25 and above, and self-sponsored, may use their SkillsFuture Credit to defray full or part of the nett course fee.
Singapore Citizens, aged 40 and above, and self-sponsored, may use their NEW Top-up of $4,000 SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) to defray full or part of the nett course fee.
You may check your SkillsFuture Credit balance by logging into MySkillsFuture.sg.
**NTU Alumni Course Credits
All self-sponsored NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their Alumni Course Credits (ACCs) as direct discounts on the course fee before any applicable eligible funding is applied.
For more info on ACCs, please click here.
From Bioengineer to AI-Driven Innovator
"The FlexiMasters broadened my perspective beyond technical expertise, showing me how data and AI can drive smarter business decisions. It strengthened my confidence to bridge technology with strategy and lead meaningful digital transformation initiatives."
— IT Consultant and Sales Lead, Nive Narayanasamy
From Technical Expert to Strategic Thinker
"The FlexiMasters gave me the opportunity to step outside my niche technical role and build a strong foundation in business analytics. It has helped me bridge my engineering expertise with strategic thinking, making my contributions to management discussions more impactful."
— Robotics Engineer, Anmol Mathur
Peer learning in the FlexiMasters
"My perspectives have widened, in the sense that I understand more about the other areas that I am previously unfamiliar about, and I am no longer limited to what I have studied.”
— Manager, Serena Mok
Application of knowledge at work
“The structure and curriculum of the course are well-organised, and the programme gives me the right amount of upskilling in analytics that equips me with the relevant knowledge and practical skills to pivot to a career within the digital economy. The exposure to these analytics tools helped boost my domain knowledge in the Financial Services industry, and better my position for my career.”
— Business Analyst, Vincent Chen
1. What is the FlexiMasters in Business and Financial Analytics programme about?
Business Analytics involves using data analysis, statistical methods, and increasingly, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to gain insights, predict trends, and make informed business decisions. It's essential in today's fast-changing, data-driven world, especially in fields like financial planning, risk management and operational efficiency.
2. Will I be able to pursue more than 1 FlexiMasters programme?
There are no restrictions, but it’s advisable to take up 1 FlexiMasters at a time, as the schedules might overlap. Eventually, all of the applications will be reviewed by the Selection Committee.
3. I’m only interested in one module in one of the FlexiMasters Programmes. Will I be able to pursue that module?
FlexiMasters is a bundled programme. When you apply for a FlexiMasters programme, it will be considered that you’re applying for all the modules.
4. How will the credits earned from the FlexiMasters contribute to an NBS Master’s programme?
FlexiMasters is a stackable programme where credits earned are eligible for credit transfer to an NBS Master’s programme. However, participants are required to meet the admission standards of their selected NBS Master’s programme. For more information about the NBS Master’s Programme, you may visit this link: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/business/admissions/graduate-studies
5. What is the course assessment like?
Course assessment will differ from module to module. This will be determined by the respective teaching faculty. Assessment components will be shared upon successful admittance to the programme. Some of the assessment components may consist of Individual coursework, Group coursework, quizzes, and class participation.
6. When will the course outlines be made available?
Course outlines will be shared upon successful admittance to the FlexiMasters programme.
7. Can I still use my Alumni Credits? When do my Alumni Credits expire? Can I check the balance of my Alumni Credits?
Kindly email PACE regarding queries of your Alumni Credits: [email protected]
8. Can I get a rough idea of the difficulty level?
These are advanced graduate Business courses embedded with the academic rigour necessary for the academic units in the programme. Due diligence is required to pass the modules in the programme.
9. If I do not pass the course or any of its components, would the funding still hold? Or would it be revoked?
In the event you do not pass a course, you will not be eligible for funding. Hence, you will have to pay for any outstanding fees thereafter.
10. Will there be more details available on the course curriculum, such as the types of software being used and the specific topics covered in each module?
Once you have successfully enrolled on the programme, more information will be given to you regarding the modules.
Find out about the FlexiMasters route, the various subsidies and more here.
11. Does this course provide a training allowance for the participants?
There is no training allowance provided for this programme. However, eligible Singaporeans and PRs may offset part of the course fees using their SkillsFuture Funding, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs.
- An administrative fee may be imposed and there will be no refund of course fee for participants who withdraw from the programme after successful admission.
- Nanyang Technological University reserves the right to change the date, time, venue, and mode of delivery of classes due to unforeseen circumstances or prevailing government advisory.
- All FlexiMasters programme registrations will be submitted to the NTU Academic Programme Admissions Committee. Registrants will be notified of their admission status prior to the start of the programme, and NTU will have the final decision on FlexiMasters programme admissions.
- Nanyang Technological University will have the final decision on the mode of delivery for the class (either in-person or online) and participants will be notified accordingly.
- There will be no make-up classes for absentees.
- Participants who wish to progress to a Master’s Programme upon attaining a Graduate Certificate or a FlexiMasters must submit a separate application for admission and the criteria for admission to the Master’s Programme would apply.
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