Higher Diploma in Business Studies with Marketing
The Higher Diploma in Business Studies with Marketing 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 successfully finishing this program, students become eligible to pursue the Top up degree awarded by The University of Northampton at TMC Academy.
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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Full Time: 14 months + 6 months Industrial Attachment
3 hrs daily Monday to Friday
Part Time: 14 months + 6 months Industrial Attachment
7-10pm Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Intake: Monthly
Modules
Core Modules
Marketing for Managers
Accounting
Statistical Techniques for Business
Business Economics
Business Law
Business Finance
Business Strategy
Industrial Attachment (6 months)
Introduction to Management
Business Communication and ICT
Elective Modules
International Marketing
Marketing Communication and Research
Consumer Behaviour
Course Assessment
Examinations, assignments, projects, presentations, class tests, and/or practical tests.
Entry Requirements (Local)
Age
17 years old*
*Students must be at least 18 years old at the time of Industrial Attachment
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
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
Entry Requirements (International)
Age
17 years old*
*Students must be at least 18 years old at the time of Industrial Attachment
Academic Qualification
Completed High School or Year 12
English Proficiency
Any of the following:
IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (Paper) ≥ 547or 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
≥ 30 years old with 8 years of work experience
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.
Programme Fees (Local)
Full-Time
Course Application Fee: $100.00
Course Fee
Tuition Fee: $7,600.00
Other Mandatory Fee
Assessment Fee: $1,300.00
Course Material Fee: $600.00
Medical Insurance: $160.00
Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Fee: $72.45
Total Course Fee Excluding Application Fee: $9,732.45
Note:
Fees indicated are in SGD and exclusive of GST.
All information stated is accurate and effective as at 15 January 2024.
Part-Time
Course Application Fee: $100.00
Course Fee
Tuition Fee: $7,600.00
Other Mandatory Fee
Assessment Fee: $1,300.00
Course Material Fee: $600.00
Medical Insurance: $160.00
Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Fee: $72.45
Total Course Fee Excluding Application Fee: $9,732.45
Note:
Fees indicated are in SGD and exclusive of 9% GST.
All information stated is accurate and effective as at 15 January 2024.
Programme Fees (International)
Full Time:
Course Application Fee: $400.00
Course Fee
Tuition Fee: $13,500.00
Other Mandatory Fee
Assessment Fee: $1,400.00
Course Material Fee: $600.00
International Student Admin Fee: $650.00
Medical Insurance: $160.00
Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Fee: $122.33
Total Course Fee Excluding Application Fee: $16,432.33
Note:
Fees indicated are in SGD and exclusive of 9% GST.
The International Student Admin fee is waived if they progress to the next course.
All information stated is accurate and effective as at 15 January 2024.