My First Investment

Singapore has established a sound and progressive financial centre of international repute that serves both the local economy and the Asia Pacific region. This module will focus on the financial industry in Singapore and provide students with exposure to the various sectors and to the career pathways available in this sector. At the end of the course, students will obtain an understanding of the various types of investment products, including life insurance, risk management tools as well as skills to project potential future earnings or losses through hands-on activities.

Related ITE Course: Higher Nitec in Financial Services

At the end of the module, students will be able to:                                                                         


  • Grasp the basic concept of the financial services industry and the various job opportunities
  • Understand the various types of investment instruments and its associated risks
  • Pull real-time stock prices and metrics, taking pricing reference through online platforms, to Excel
  • Project future earnings or losses