Last Updated: 18 October 2021
Business Process & Engineering Management
The Diploma in Business Process & Engineering Management (DBEM) stands out as a versatile diploma and aims to equip you with the knowledge and abilities to utilise data, analytics and modelling tools for making well-informed decisions, optimising and enhancing processes, and efficiently managing resources to propel business success across a diverse range of industries.
You will acquire specialised knowledge in business process fundamentals, business operations planning and management, cost analysis, data-driven decision-making, human factors engineering, lean, process mapping and modelling techniques, project management, quality management, resource management and entrepreneurship and be primed to devise practical solutions with applications of analytics in business operations, aiming to enhance efficiency, improve productivity, reduce costs, and ultimately boost profits.
Course details
| Field of study | Business and Management |
| Certification offered |
Diploma in Business Process & Engineering Management |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This a Group 1 PFP course.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
|
Any one of the following subjects
|
1-3 |
|
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA |
1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics/Mathematics | 1-6 |
|
Any one of the following subjects
|
1-6 |
Course modules
- Innovation and Practice
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
- Singapore, the World and I
- Effective Workplace Communication
- Designing Your Life (Personal Growth I)
- Designing Your Life (Personal Growth II)
- Designing Your Life (Future-Ready I)
- Designing Your Life (Future-Ready II)
Some modules and synopses are pending confirmation and may be subject to change.
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Mathematics
- Programming for Engineering
- Fundamentals of Industrial Internet of Things
- Data Visualisation and Analysis for Engineering
- Fundamentals of Unmanned Systems
- Operations Planning
- Systems Modelling and Decision Analytics
- Engineering Cost Decisions
- Statistical Methods for Engineering
- Distribution and Transportation
- Inventory Management
- Production Planning and Facilities Layout
- Lean and Six Sigma
- Human Factors Engineering
- Project Management
- Business Process Management
- Quality and Reliability Engineering
Some modules and synopses are pending confirmation and may be subject to change.
Option A
- Select Elective modules totalling 12 MCs from the list of modules in the Minor programmes that are applicable to the Diploma and/or from the basket of modules listed below
List of electives:
- Principles of Mechanics
- Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals
Option B
- Select a Minor programme
Option C
- Select a CET-based Certificate programme and/or Elective module(s) from the list of modules in the Minor programmes that are applicable to the Diploma (only for eligible students)
Some modules and synopses are pending confirmation and may be subject to change.
Option 1
- One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme
- Project
Select 1 module from the list below:
- Industry Immersion Programme
- Entrepreneurial Immersion Programme
- Corporate Innovation Immersion Programme
Option 2
- Two-Semester Industry Immersion Programme
- Industry Immersion Programme or Industry Immersion Programme (Special Programme)
- Industry Immersion Programme II
Some modules and synopses are pending confirmation and may be subject to change.
Internship
| Internship duration | 1 semester to 1 academic year |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options across a wide spectrum of industries and government agencies upon graduation:
- Business/Planning Executive
- Business Process Analyst
- Demand/Material/Production Planner
- Industrial Engineering Specialist
- Logistics/Supply Chain/Procurement Executive
- Operations Executive
- Productivity/Operations Excellence Team Lead
- Project Manager
- Quality Technologist
- Safety/Facilities Officer
- Any other roles related to Business Process / Operations Management
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.