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Last Updated: 18 May 2026

Higher Nitec in Retail & Online Business (2 Years)

The retail world is always changing, and ITE helps you keep up. Gain skills and knowledge for a successful career. Learn the latest trends and technologies shaping the future of retail to stay ahead in a fast-changing market.

ITE College East
ITE College Central
ITE College West
Admission type: JAE, ITE EAE
Course duration: 2 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2026 JAE:
CollegeCourse code
ELR1B3-B net aggregate
ITE College East
V6922 - 34
ITE College Central
V6624 - 38
ITE College West
V7622 - 33

Note: Course code for ITE (Final Appeal) is HF2RB and applies to all colleges.

Course details

Field of studyBusiness and Services
Certification offered
Higher Nitec in Retail & Online 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 O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
To be eligible for admission, you must have also sat for Mathematics (Elementary/Additional).
SubjectGrade
English Language1-7
Additional Mathematics, Mathematics or Principles of Accounts1-8
Any 1 other subject
    1-7

    Internship

    Internship duration6 months

    Career prospects

    Higher Nitec in Retail & Online Business graduates obtain training in digital marketing and merchandising which widen their opportunities to be employed by retail and wholesale establishments for both shop front and back-end office. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Marketing Executive, E-commerce Executive, Retail Merchandiser, Retail Executive, Operations Executive and Procurement Executive.

    How to register

    Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

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

    ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE)

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