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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

International Trade & Business

Equips students with knowledge and skills to join the talent pipeline driving Singapore’s position as a regional supply chain and global trading hub. 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 code : N85
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , DAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP
2025 JAE ELR2B2-B net aggregate: 6-12
Course duration : 3 years

Course details

Field of study Business and Management
Certification offered

Diploma in International Trade & 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 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

Any 1 relevant subject:

  • 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

Year 1
  • 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-Centred Design for Business
  • English Language Express (for selected students)
Year 2
  • Professional Branding & Networking
  • International Trade & Digital Supply Chain
  • International Trade Law & Finance
  • International Procurement with Sustainable Practices
  • International Marketing
  • Sustainable Supply Chain & Risk Planning
  • Enterprise Resource Planning & Analytics
  • Tech-driven Logistics Management
  • Trade Operations in the Digital Age
  • World Issues: A Singapore Perspective
Year 3

Modules for 6-Month Internship Option

  • Applied Project in International Business
  • Elective 1
  • Elective 2
  • Project ID - Connecting the Dots
  • 6-month Internship

Modules for 1-Year JobReady Programme

  • Industry Attachment 1
  • Industry Attachment 2
  • Project ID - Connecting the Dots

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

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:

  • Procurement/Sourcing Executive
  • Regulations & Trade Controls Analyst
  • Sales & Operations Analyst
  • Demand Planner
  • Supply Planner
  • Business Development Executive
  • International Business Analyst
  • International Marketing Executive
  • Sustainable Supply Chain Specialist
  • Trade Compliance Officer

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.