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Diploma of Banking and Finance

Peralta Community College District - Laney College

Oakland, United States
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A one-year master's in banking and finance covering operations, Regulation and risk.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate core knowledge in Banking and Finance. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

Financial Analyst
Investment Analyst
Risk Analyst
Financial Planner
Credit Analyst

Curriculum

Modules include bank operations and regulation
Portfolio theory and investment banking
Financial modelling and data analytics
Financial statement analysis
Bank financial risk management and international money and finance
Plus a 60-credit dissertation. A professional placement year is optional.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary school with translated diploma and transcripts; no minimum GPA published; English shown by TOEFL iBT 67
IELTS 6.4
Duolingo 89 or Guided Self Placement
otherwise ESOL first
No minimum published

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school (diploma and complete transcripts translated into English; college transcripts if any), valid passport, bank statement showing 25,970 USD for one year, 500-word essay, immunization and TB history, 50 USD fee; transfer F-1 students also send current I-20s and visa

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines: overseas applicants apply by 15 November for Spring and 15 June for Fall. Create an account through the Laney College link on that page
complete My Journey and choose a certificate program; application fee 50 USD. Prepare the secondary school diploma and transcripts translated into English
passport
bank statement showing 25
970 USD
500-word essay
immunization and TB history. Show English by TOEFL iBT 67
IELTS 6.4
Duolingo 89 or Guided Self Placement; lower results lead to an I-20 for ESOL first. Request the I-20 through the Peralta International Student Portal
then use it to apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$13,410 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	Business CIS Entrepreneurship & Management
Department	Banking & Finance
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2026
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
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Program starts
August 2026
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.