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Last Updated: 03 Feb 2026

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 code: R11
Republic Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE, DAE, JPAE, Poly EAE, PFP
2026 JAE ELR2B2-C net aggregate: 11 - 26
Course duration: 3 years

Course details

Field of study
Business and Management
Certification offered

Diploma in Business Process & Engineering Management

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 course is under the Design, Engineering and Technology cluster

SubjectGrade
English Language Syllabus A1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics1-3

Any 1 relevant subject:

  • Design and Technology
  • Food and Nutrition/Nutrition and Food Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-3

Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA

    1-4
    For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
    SubjectGrade
    English Language1-7
    Additional Mathematics or Mathematics1-6

    Any one of the following subjects

    • Biology
    • Biotechnology
    • Chemistry
    • Computing/Computer Studies
    • Design & Technology
    • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
    • Physics
    • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
    • Science (Physics, Biology)
    • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
    1-6

    Course modules

    General 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)
    • Designing Your Impact
    Discipline modules
    • 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
    Elective modules

    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)
    Industry orientation programmes

    Option 1: One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme

    • Project

    And 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

    Internship

    Internship duration20 weeks or 36 weeks
    Internship timeframeYear 3

    Career prospects

    Upon graduation, you'll unlock exciting career opportunities across a wide range of key industries:

    • 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

    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.