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BusinessThe Higher Diploma in Business Studies programme provides students a clear understanding of management and key business processes. This programme consists of an Industrial Attachment module, which is a paid internship program with leading companies in Singapore. It aims to provide students a platform to put the knowledge and skills acquired to practical use.
Upon completion of this programme, students may apply for further studies at overseas universities.
Industrial Attachment (IA)
This is a paid internship programme. If the IA cannot be completed due to unsuccessful placement, students will study two additional modules as below:
- Introduction to Management
- Business Communications and ICT
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Core Modules
- Marketing for Managers
- Accounting
- Statistical Techniques for Business
- Business Economics
- Business Law
- Business Finance
- Business Strategy
- Industrial Attachment (6 months)
Elective Modules
Without Specialisation
- Any 3 modules from the below specialization (maximum of 2 modules from any one specialisation)
With Accounting
- Cost and Management Accounting
- International Business
- Investment and Financial Markets
With Logistics
- Introduction to Business Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Business to Consumer Logistics
With Marketing
- International Marketing
- Marketing Communication and Research
- Consumer Behaviour
With Human Resource Management
- Human Resource Management Strategy
- Developing People at Work
- International Human Resource Development
With International Business
- International Business
- International Organisational Behaviour
- Human Resource Management Strategy
Course Assessment
Examinations, assignments, projects, presentations, class tests, and/or practical tests.
Age
17 years old*
Academic Qualification
Any of the following or equivalent:
- Obtained at least an E at GCE A level in any 2 subjects
- TMC Diploma/Foundation Diploma
- International Baccalaureate Diploma (at least 24 points)
- NUS High School Diploma
- Polytechnic Diploma
- Diploma (in Accounting / Business / Management / IT / Computing / Hospitality / Psychology) from Private Education Institutions (assessed on a case by case basis)
English Proficiency
Any of the following or equivalent:
- At least a C6 at GCE O English
- Completed a Diploma or equivalent where medium of instruction is English
- Pass an English online test and an interview with the Dean/HOD/designate
Mature Candidates
≥ 30 years old with 8 years of work experience
* Students must be at least 18 years old at the time of Industrial Attachment.
GCE ‘O’ Level/NITEC/Higher NITEC holders may consider the following programmes: Foundation Diploma for Tertiary Studies or Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management.
GCE ‘N’ Level holders may consider our GCE ‘O’ Level Preparatory Course.
Alternatively, you may WhatsApp our course consultants at (+65) 9671 2110 or send us a message here.
Age
17 years old
Academic Qualification
Completed High School or Year 12
English Proficiency
Any of the following or equivalent:
- IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (Paper) ≥ 547 or TOEFL (Computer) ≥ 210 or TOEFL (Internet) ≥ 78 or TOEIC ≥ 780
- Other qualifications equivalent to High School or Year 12 where the medium of instruction is English
- Attend and pass Certificate in English up to Upper Intermediate B level (or previously, Academic English level)
Mature Candidates
N.A.
Year 10 / Year 11 students may consider the following programmes: Foundation Diploma for Tertiary Studies
Alternatively, you may WhatsApp our course consultants at (+65) 9671 2110 or send us a message here.
Application Fee | $108.00 |
Course Fee | $10,274.04 |
Administrative Fee | |
Medical Insurance | $172.80 |
Fee Protection Scheme | $78.35 |
Total Programme Fee Excluding Application Fee | |
$10,525.19 |
Note:
All information stated is accurate and effective as at 1 January 2023.
Fees indicated are in SGD and inclusive of GST.
All fees indicated are in Singapore Dollars (SGD) and inclusive of GST unless stated otherwise. Course fee excludes application fee of $107.00.
Friend Referral Scheme
- Receive S$500.00 referral fee when you recommend your friend to join our GCE O-level (Full Course) / Diploma / Higher Diploma / Foundation Diploma / Graduate Diploma / Professional Diploma / Postgraduate Diploma programme. Click for more info.
Terms & conditions apply.
Application Fee | $432.00 |
Course Fee | $16,556.40 |
Administrative Fee | |
International Student Admin Fee* |
$702.00 |
Medical Insurance | $172.80 |
Fee Protection Scheme | $130.73 |
Total Programme Fee Excluding Application Fee | |
$17,561.93 |
NOTE:
* International Student Admin Fee is charged once for bundled courses. Students not on bundled course will be charged an additional $378.00 (inclusive of 8% GST) International Student Admin fee if they progress to the next course. All information stated is accurate and effective as at 1 January 2023.
Fees indicated are in SGD and inclusive of GST.
All fees indicated are in Singapore Dollars (SGD) and inclusive of GST unless stated otherwise. Course fee excludes application fee of $428.00.
Friend Referral Scheme
Receive S$500.00 referral fee when you recommend your friend to join our GCE O-level (Full Course) / Diploma / Higher Diploma / Foundation Diploma / Graduate Diploma / Professional Diploma / Postgraduate Diploma programme. Click for more info.
Terms & conditions apply.