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Last Updated: 18 Oct 2021

Business

Excel in the dynamic business world with a solid business foundation, designed to enable you to drive digital and sustainable transformation in your future workplace.

Deepen your knowledge with one of three specialised majors—Digital Marketing, International Business, or Banking & Finance. Each major is tailored to equip you with the expertise needed to create your niche in today’s fast-paced business world.

Course code : R60
Republic Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , DAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP
2024 JAE ELR2B2-B aggregate: 12-18
Course duration : 3 years

Course details

Field of study Business and Management
Track/Specialisation

This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:

  • Major in Banking & Finance
  • Major in Digital Marketing
  • Major in International Business
Certification offered

Diploma in Business

Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

This a Group 2 PFP course.

Subject Grade
English Language Syllabus A 1-2
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics 1-3

Any one of the following subjects

  • Art
  • Geography
  • History
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Geography)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, History)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in English)
  • Literature in English
  • Principles of Accounts
1-3

Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA

1-4
For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
Subject Grade
English Language 1-6
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-6

Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-B Aggregate Type

  • Art
  • Business Studies
  • Combined Humanities
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • Higher Art
  • Higher Music
  • History
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in English)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Chinese)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Malay)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Tamil)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, History)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Geography)
  • Intro to Enterprise Development
  • Literature in English
  • Literature in Chinese
  • Literature in Malay
  • Literature in Tamil
  • Media Studies (English)
  • Media Studies (Chinese)
  • Music
  • Principles of Accounts
1-6

Course modules

General modules
  • Innovation and Practice
  • Effective Workplace Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
  • Singapore, the World and I
  • Designing Your Life (Personal Growth I)
  • Designing Your Life (Personal Growth II)
  • Designing Your Life (Future-Ready I)
  • Designing Your Life (Future-Ready II)
  • Design Your Impact

Some modules and synopses are pending confirmation and may be subject to change.

Discipline modules
  • Marketing
  • Microeconomics
  • Customer Experience
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Human Capital Management
  • Digital Marketing & eCommerce
  • Macroeconomics
  • Financial Accounting
  • Business Law
  • Management Accounting
  • Design Thinking for Business Innovation

Some modules and synopses are pending confirmation and may be subject to change.

Major modules
  • Digital Business Strategies
  • Business and Sustainability
  • Digital Marketing Analytics
  • Business and Impact Assessment
  • Ecommerce Operations
  • Digital Media Content Creation & Management
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Distribution and Transportation
  • International and Cross-cultural marketing
  • Data Analytics and Visualisation
  • International Trade Finance
  • International Business
  • Financial Markets and Institutions
  • Sustainable Finance
  • Financial Technologies
  • Risk and Compliance
  • Investment Analysis

Some modules and synopses are pending confirmation and may be subject to change.

Elective modules

Option A

  • Select Elective modules totalling 12 MCs from the list of electives in table below and/or from the list of modules in applicable Minor Programmes

List of electives:

  • Social Psychology
  • Learning and People Development
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Visual Communication
  • Public Relations and Communications Management
  • Advanced Integrated Marketing Communications

Option B

  • Select a Minor Programme

Option C

  • Select a CET-based Certificate programme and/or Elective module(s) from the list of electives in table below or from the list of modules in applicable Minor programmes (only for eligible students)

Some modules and synopses are pending confirmation and may be subject to change.

Industry orientation programmes
  • Project

Select 1 module from the list below:

  • Industry Immersion Programme
  • Entrepreneurial Immersion Programme
  • Corporate Innovation Immersion Programme

Some modules and synopses are pending confirmation and may be subject to change.

Internship

Internship duration 20 weeks
Internship timeframe Year 3

Career prospects

You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

  • Accounts Executive
  • Brand Executive
  • Business Development Executive
  • Digital Marketing Executive
  • eCommerce Executive
  • ESG and Sustainability Executive
  • Finance and Administration Officer
  • Sponsorship Executive

Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.

Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.