Banking and Finance

The Diploma III Financial & Banking Programme at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jakarta is a vocational education programme focused on the development of professional competencies in banking operations, financial services, and financial management. It is designed to equip students with practical skills and industry-relevant knowledge, enabling them to become adaptive professionals who can support the strategic functions of financial institutions and related sectors.

The programme’s vision is to become a leading vocational programme in banking and finance within the ASEAN region that is adaptive to industry developments and grounded in institutional values of professionalism and national service. Its mission includes delivering competency-based vocational education, developing applied research and community service in banking and finance, fostering academic excellence and student well-being, and expanding strategic partnerships with industry and international partners to address global financial challenges.

The curriculum provides a broad foundation in financial and banking subjects, including financial management, banking procedures, non-bank financial institutions, risk management, credit analysis, investment and portfolio management, treasury management, and financial technology, supported by practical courses in customer service, credit analysis simulation, and business communication. This combination ensures that students not only understand theoretical concepts but also apply them in real-world financial contexts.

Teaching and learning activities are structured around interactive lectures, applied practice exercises, simulations, and industry-oriented projects. The programme emphasises experiential learning, including supervised internships, which enhance students’ readiness to enter the workplace and contribute effectively to the operations of banks, financial institutions, and related organisations. The learning environment supports the development of analytical skills, ethical decision-making, and professional behaviour.

Student outcomes are aligned with industry needs, enabling graduates to pursue careers as operational credit staff, investment and portfolio analysts, customer service and product specialists, and financial services staff, as well as entrepreneurial roles within the financial sector. The programme also supports students’ capacity to innovate and respond to evolving market demands through practical exposure and industry engagement.

Academic staff contributing to the programme include lecturers with expertise in banking and finance, ensuring that instructional delivery reflects current industry practices and knowledge. Staff involvement also extends to applied research and community outreach activities that reinforce the relevance of academic inquiry to financial sector development.

The programme integrates elements of sustainability and social responsibility by emphasising ethical financial practices, transparency, and accountability in banking operations. Through community engagement and applied initiatives, students and faculty contribute to financial inclusion and good governance, enhancing the programme’s impact on both society and the broader financial ecosystem.

Overall, the Diploma III Financial & Banking Programme is delivered within a framework of quality assurance, vocational relevance, and continuous improvement, positioning graduates to meet the demands of financial institutions and contribute meaningfully to economic development at the national and regional levels.