Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025
Business Studies
Equips students with core business knowledge and covers all aspects of a business operation across different industry sectors. Students have a choice of 3 specialisations starting in the second year.
The curriculum allows students to execute cross-domain projects, explore the latest digitalisation tools, collaborate with industry partners and experience technology in the teaching and learning.
Every student has a choice to complete a 6-month local/ overseas internship with two elective modules or a 1-year internship (JobReady Programme), and will obtain a minor in an area of student’s choice through the personalised learning pathway.
Course details
| Field of study | Business and Management |
| Track/Specialisation |
This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:
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| Certification offered |
Diploma in Business Studies |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This course is under the Humanities, Arts, Media and Business cluster
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
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Any 1 relevant subject:
|
1-3 |
|
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA |
1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-6 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-6 |
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Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-B Aggregate Type
|
1-6 |
Course modules
- Economics
- Global Business
- Makings of a Business
- Data Analytics
- Statistical Applications for Business
- Health & Wellness
- Innovation Made Possible
- Business Persuasion
- Marketing in the Digital Age
- Career & Professional Preparation
- Finance & Accounting for Business
- Kickstart a Business
- User-Centered Design for Business
- English Language Express (for selected students)
Modules for Entrepreneurship specialisation
- Brand Innovation & Strategies
- Business Law
- Develop a Business
- People & Culture
- Sustainability Management in Business
- IS: World Issues: A S'pore Perspective
- Powering Entrepreneurship Decisions with Data & AI
- Professional Branding & Networking
- Business Models & Strategies
- Innovation for Value Creation
- Startup Finance
Modules for Human Capital Management specialisation
- Brand Innovation & Strategies
- Business Law
- Develop a Business
- People & Culture
- Sustainability Management in Business
- IS: World Issues: A S'pore Perspective
- Powering Human Capital Management Decisions with Data & AI
- Professional Branding & Networking
- Talent Experience & Engagement
- Learning & Organisation Development
- Total Rewards Management
Modules for Marketing specialisation
- Brand Innovation & Strategies
- Business Law
- Develop a Business
- People & Culture
- Sustainability Management in Business
- IS: World Issues: A S'pore Perspective
- Powering Marketing Decisions with Data & AI
- Professional Branding & Networking
- Integrated Marketing Communication
- Research-based Marketing Insights
- Retail Experiential Engagement
Modules for Entrepreneurship Specialisation (6-Month Internship Option)
- Entrepreneurship in Practice
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
- Project ID - Connecting the Dots
- 6-month Internship
Modules for Human Capital Management specialisation (6-Month Internship Option)
- Human Capital in Action
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
- Project ID - Connecting the Dots
- 6-month Internship
Modules for Marketing specialisation (6-Month Internship Option)
- Integrated Marketing in Practice
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
- Project ID - Connecting the Dots
- 6-month Internship
Electives - Choose two elective modules
- Business in the Circular Economy
- Carbon Management
- Governance & Sustainability Reporting
- Sustainable Finance
- Advanced Analytics & Strategic Insights
- AI in Business
- Digital Innovation & Transformation
- Behavioural Insights for Digital Consumer Experiences
- Behavioural Insights for Workplace Experiences
- Behavioural Insights for Strategic Communications
Modules for 1-Year JobReady Programme
- Industry Attachment 1
- Industry Attachment 2
- Project ID - Connecting the Dots
Internship
| Internship duration | 20 to 52 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
| Internship period | Mar to Aug, Sep to Feb, or Mar to Feb (1-year) |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Marketing Executive
- Brand Manager
- Merchandising Executive
- E-commerce Executive
- Store Manager
- Sales Executive
- Procurement Assistant
- HR Associate, Talent Attraction and Employee Experience and Relations
- HR Associate, Talent Management and Learning and Organisational Development
- HR Associate, Performance and Rewards
- HR Data Analyst
- ESG Specialist
- Sustainability Associate
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.