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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Common Business Programme

Equips students with core business knowledge and lays a strong foundation in entrepreneurial traits, while letting students explore their interest in various business disciplines before they rank their choice of the preferred business diploma courses at the end of Year 1. 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 : N97
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , DAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP
2025 JAE ELR2B2-B net aggregate: 5-10
Course duration : 3 years
At the end of Year 1, you can choose to major in one of the following courses:

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Course details

Field of study Business and Management
Certification offered

Depends on the diploma course you choose to major in
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)

Career prospects

You can explore the following industry options:

  • Accountancy
  • Banking and Finance
  • Business Studies
  • International Trade and Business
  • Tourism and Resort Management

Job roles will be based on the final Business course enrolled.

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.