Investment Accelerator Programme

Receive a $450 WMI Study Award
Limited to the first 600 eligible students

Nett fee payable as low as $199

Self-paced eLearning (approx 20 hours)
with live contact time

What is the IAP?

The Investment Accelerator Programme (IAP) is specially designed to benefit university students and recent graduates preparing for a career in finance and investment management. This programme aims to equip participants with fundamental knowledge about investments and asset management, helping them gain an edge in securing attractive internships and careers with banks, asset managers, wealth managers as well as other financial organisations.

Why Join the IAP?

Graduate with a Certificate in Fundamentals of Investments (CFI), an industry-recognised credential

Industry networking and career talks with leading financial institutions

Career advisory services with the IBF

The IAP Experience

Who Should Attend

Undergraduates/Fresh Graduates:

Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
Year 2 onwards of university studies or fresh graduates (less than 2 years since year of graduation) who possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and above (on track for honours or equivalent)

*Candidates who do not meet the prerequisites will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Certification

Participants who successfully complete the programme will be awarded:

Certification

Graduate with a Certificate in Fundamentals of Investments (CFI), an industry-recognised credential

Fees and Discount

Programme Fee	Pricing
Original programme fees (including 9% GST)	$1,199
50% IBF-STS subsidy for Singaporeans aged below 40 and permanent residents	Less $550
WMI Study Award#	Less $450
NETT FEE PAYABLE*	$199

Subsidies Available

#WMI Study Award:

In a collaborative effort with MAS and IBF to bridge the talent gap in the financial sector, this award will provide specific learner groups support to develop requisite skills and competencies for pivoting their careers towards these areas of demand.

The WMI Study Award Committee will assess the following:

Year 2 onwards of university studies or recent graduates (less than 2 years since year of graduation) who possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and above (on track for honours or equivalent). WMI will consider exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
Essay: “Please explain in 200 words how you will use the programme to facilitate your career planning”

IBF-STS subsidy:

This programme is accredited by the IBF. Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (below 40 years old), and physically based in Singapore will enjoy funding subsidy of 50% upon successful completion of the programme.

*Note:

To make CFI accessible to the undergraduate segment, a concessionary course fee of $1,199 will be applicable instead of the standard fee of $2,616. All fees are subject to prevailing GST. In addition, qualified students are eligible for a WMI Study Award of $500 upon successful completion. Together with IBF funding support and WMI Study Award, the nett fee payable would be as low as $199.

Students who are not Singaporeans or Permanent Residents will not be eligible for IBF funding support or WMI Study Award, but will enjoy the student concessionary course fee of $1,199 to join the IAP. All fees are subjected to prevailing GST.

Payment

If you’ve successfully enrolled in the programme, please click here to access the payment guide.

Schedule

Investment Accelerator Programme - Registration starts April 2024

Modules

Testimonials

What I found most positive about the program was the comprehensive coverage provided by each module. I believe that each module offered a sufficient breadth of topics to provide a well-rounded overview of finance. This allowed me to gain a holistic understanding of various financial concepts and practices. Additionally, the program provided a solid foundation that equipped me with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of the financial industry with confidence. Overall, I appreciated how the program effectively balanced depth and breadth, ensuring that I acquired a robust understanding of finance.

Year 2 Business Student

Singapore University of Social Sciences

The sharing by the industrial experts before every chapter helps to set the pace and context for that particular lesson. Each speaker was very insightful and shared anecdotal information that I found easy to relate to and understand.

Year 3 Integrative Sciences and Engineering Student

National University of Singapore

The most positive part of this programme was the experience shared by experienced industry professionals. That really added a different flavour to the lessons, making them more interactive and engaging.

Year 3 Business Student

National University of Singapore

The partners onboard the networking events were beneficial and the recruiters played a crucial role in explaining the job market opportunities available.

Year 3 Business Student

SIM Global Education

The fireside chat with industry leaders was the most interesting and helpful in guiding us fresh graduates on what qualities they seek when hiring.

Year 3 Business Student

Nanyang Technological University

The courses gave me very valuable insights into the global economy and taught me quite a lot about the banking industry

Year 2 Business Student

National University of Singapore

I thoroughly enjoyed the lessons as I could pace myself in the learning process to suit my learning style. The lessons provided a good balance of the big picture and technicalities.

Year 3 Business Student

Singapore Management University

Networking Session Highlights

Attend WMI's Online Information and Orientation Session

Did you miss our recent online information and orientation session? Watch a previously recorded sessions at your convenience.

Online Information Session: Click here to access the one-hour recording, where you can learn more about WMI’s Investment Accelerator Programme (IAP).

Online Orientation Session: Click here to access the one-hour recording, where you can learn how to navigate the student portal and payment process.