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Course Overview

In today’s dynamic, digitalised and interconnected world, having digital business and entrepreneurial knowledge and skills is key to elevating your competitiveness in the industry. Through this course, you'll build a firm foundation in business with skills, competencies, and knowledge aligned across various sectorial Skills Frameworks. International business outlook and industry-relevant digital skills aside, you will also develop an entrepreneurial mindset and grow business innovation capabilities upon successfully completing the course.

 

You'll deepen your knowledge and skills in one of the areas: Banking & Finance, Digital Business Innovation, Human Resource (HR) Management with Psychology and International Business & Entrepreneurship. The HR elective cluster is also accredited by the Society for Human Resource Management, the largest globally recognised professional HR membership association. You'll engage in real-life industry projects that foster collaboration and internships that immerse you in real-world scenarios, including a Guided Work-based Learning where students have the option to spend a year in the internship companies. Whether you aspire to start your own business or step into the corporate arena, our course equips you with multi-disciplinary and transferable skillsets to succeed in diverse roles and industries.

 

 

What is BUS?

 

Building Business Innovation Capabilities

 

Collaborative Strategists

 

The Entrepreneurial Mindset


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Entry Requirements

To be eligible for consideration for admission, applicants must obtain 26 points or better for the net ELR2B2 aggregate score (i.e. English Language, 2 relevant subjects and best 2 other subjects, including CCA Bonus Points) and meet the minimum entry requirements of this course. CCA cannot be used to meet the minimum entry requirements.

Subject
Grade

English Language (EL1)*

1-6

Mathematics (E or A)

1-6

Any one of the subject in the 2nd group of relevant subjects for 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
2024 Planned Intake
145
Net ELR2B2 aggregate range (2024 JAE)
4 - 12

*Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)/ Unified Examination Chinese (UEC) holders must have a minimum of grade 6 for the relevant English Language subject (e.g. Bahasa Inggeris).

Admissions Exercises

Coursework

What You'll Learn

You will start by building a strong foundation in business. You will learn how to manage people and processes, adopt new technologies and measure business performance among other core business knowledge and skills.

Subject Code Subject Credit Units
BAF1010 Business Accounting

This module provides students with an understanding of core accounting principles from the preparation of accounting entries to the financial statements of businesses. In addition to gaining practical knowledge of accounting, students will also learn to perform financial ratio analysis to draw critical insights, assess business performance and make impactful recommendations to management for improvement.

4
BBS1001 Business Psychology & Management

This subject introduces foundational management functions and how these practices are undergirded by psychology concepts and principles. It explores how fundamental psychology principles such as motivation, group dynamics, and leadership can provide insights into human behaviours and factors that should inform management practices relating to planning, organising, leading and controlling. It will highlight the importance of interpersonal and & teamwork skills in a business environment.

4
BBT1010 Business Technology & Analytics

This subject provides an overview of how digitalisation and business technology impact the future of work and businesses. It also encompasses the utilisation of digital information and applications to facilitate decision making and problem solving through data analysis and visualisation.

4
BEC1007 Business Economics

This subject covers the fundamental principles of economics for understanding how individuals and firms make decisions. It will focus on the various aspects of the product market: demand and supply, elasticity, market competition and product differentiation. It also includes an overview of macroeconomic indicators, the government’s macroeconomic objectives and policy tools.

4
BLO1001 Statistics for Business

The subject provides the statistical tools for business decision making. Students will learn how to organise and analyse data, as well as interpret results for decision-making in the business context. These foundational statistical methods aim to equip students with the necessary skills to learn and perform data analytic in a data-driven society.

4
BRM1005 Marketing Fundamentals

This subject provides an understanding of the basic concepts and practices of modern marketing. It focuses on the marketing role and the tools utilised by marketers in developing the appropriate marketing mix for target market segments.

4

Subject Code Subject Credit Units
BAF1013 Finance & Accounting for Decision Making

This is an introductory subject in finance and management accounting. This subject introduces key finance and accounting concepts required by students to make sound business decisions. Students will also learn fundamental management accounting concepts in business planning, decision-making and cost control. Upon completion, students will become more effective decision makers and make informed business decisions.

4
BCM1017 Visual Communication

This subject provides an introduction to the theories and practice of design graphics and photography. It will cover key areas such as principles of design, composition techniques, and camera controls.

4
BEC1008 Global Economics

The subject introduces the entity of a national economy and the structure which it exists in relationship with other economies on a global scale examining economic management by the government as it navigates macro and global economic issues such as cashless society, cryptocurrency and global sustainability.  The subject focuses on using case studies and current events to enable learners to experience the complexity of macro and global economic systems from the perspectives of economic management and firms.

4
BHT1010 Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism

This subject provides an overview of the multi-faceted hospitality and tourism industry and their key sectors. It introduces common terminologies used and covers the various theories on travel and tourism. It also highlights the interplay between demand and supply forces of the two industries and explores the major issues faced by them. It lays the foundation for future applications where decisions can be made about the hospitality and tourism industry.

4
BHT1024 Tourism Geography

This subject provides insights into the interconnectedness of places, people and landscapes of which tourism is a facet due to the social, cultural and economic activities present at tourist destinations. Topics covered include a spectrum of different types of special interest tourism and niche experiences such as ecotourism and wellness tourism. 

3
BLM1007 Business Law

This subject provides you with a working knowledge of the general principles of law that are important to business. Topics covered include contract, negligence, sale of goods, intellectual property and e-commerce.

4
BLM1008 Legal Systems

The subject will provide an overview of the legal system of Singapore and its various aspects, in particular, the 3 arms of government, being the Judiciary, the Legislature and the Executive.

4
BLM1009 Legal Methods

The subject will cover strategies, techniques and skills involved in legal work.  These include the understanding of the sources of law, classifying the various types of law, legal research, reading the law and interpreting statutes.

4
BLO1007 Supply Chain Management & Technology

The subject provides an overview of the relationship between supply chain management and logistics management, and their impact on the success of organisations. It focuses on how the major functional components interact with one another to meet customers’ requirements and on the application of technology, a key driver of business operations in the supply chain.

4

You will pursue your chosen elective cluster: Banking & Finance; Digital Business Innovation; Human Resource Management & Development or International Business & Entrepreneurship. Beyond classroom learning, you will be enriched with engaging experiences such as hands-on sessions at our Centres of Excellence, industry projects, industry talks and study trips.

Subject Code Subject Credit Units
BAF2002 Business Finance

This module provides students with applicable knowledge of sources and allocation of funds within a business enterprise, as well as the modern tools, valuation models and techniques used by financial managers in the management of funds and other financial instruments.

4
BBS2018 People Management

The subject provides an insight into the key functions relating to management of employees performed by line supervisors. Various aspects of managing people including recruitment, selection, orientation, performance appraisal, people development, motivation, conflict management, team management, grievance handling, discipline and counselling will be covered.

4
BBS2019 Business & Social Media Analytics

The subject covers  methodologies such as data mining, predictive analytics, and statistical analysis in order to analyse and transform data into useful information to make smarter, data-driven business decisions. It focuses on how business analytics is used to measure the effectiveness of digital and social media marketing.

4
BBS2024 Customer Experience Design

The subject introduces the concept of Human-Centered Design, and its practice to create interfaces that offer an enriching user experience (UX/UI). The topics covered include designing interfaces, need findings, sketching and prototyping for interactive experiences, and usability testing.

4
BBT2004 Enterprise Resource Management

This subject covers how an enterprise automates and integrates core business processes such as taking customer orders, scheduling operations and keeping inventory records and financial data with the use of business software.

4
BBT2008 E-Commerce & Digital Marketing

This subject will cover the trends and developments on both traditional and emerging e-commerce business models. Students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills on how to create a professional website, manage inventory and e-payments, as well as order fulfilment. They will also be taught how to integrate e-commerce implementation with the use of digital marketing, web analytics and the need for e-commerce security so that customer data is protected and secured in the e-commerce platform.

4
Diploma Subjects - Elective Subjects

Subject Code Subject Credit Units
BAF2006 Fundamentals of Investment

This module covers the key institutional features and theories of investment and provides comprehensive knowledge on the equity and bond markets along with its significant stakeholders. Students will learn to assess risks and returns of major classes of assets such as stocks, fixed-income securities and alternative investments. Trend developments relating to sustainable investing that balances traditional investing with environmental, social, and governance-related (ESG) insights will also be discussed.

4
BAF2007 International Finance

This module introduces the documentation, methods of payment and the responsibilities of different parties in international trade, including the banks. It also covers the risk exposures of international trade and the measures of risk mitigation. Students will develop a broad vision and enhance their understanding of the role and nature of finance in a globalised world.

4
BAF2024 Banking Products & Services

The subject introduces the regulatory and operational demands associated with the delivery of banking products and services. In addition, the subject focuses on how such products are marketed in the Singapore context, covering issues such as pricing and promotional strategies in the marketing plan.

4

Subject Code Subject Credit Units
BBS2013 Startup Launchpad

This subject focuses on the process to build a successful startup in today’s fast changing business landscape that includes disruptive technologies and emergence of sharing economy. It will explore areas such as opportunity recognition, value proposition, customer validation and testing of startup idea.

4
BBS2021 Digital Business Development & Strategies

The subject covers business strategies and practices in marketing, pricing, sales, channel relationships and contract management for businesses dealing with technology products and services. It will examine current practices such as omni channel strategy that integrates with the partners. It also introduces steps to start up a new technology business from writing business proposal, identifying key personnel, funding to exit strategies.

4
BBS2022 Business Transformation & Innovation

The subject focuses on the application of emerging technologies in business systems to solve real-world business problems.  It will cover artificial intelligence, i4.0, cloud computing, blockchain, cryptocurrency and technological innovations that transform business models

4

Subject Code Subject Credit Units
BBS2010 Talent Acquisition & Management

This subject focuses on talent acquisition and management concepts and practices. It aims to provide students with practical knowledge of human resource planning, fair employment practices, different work passes for foreign employees, human resource information system and work-life integration. In addition, the subject covers the impact of talent acquisition and management on organisational productivity and business success.

4
BBS2012 Total Rewards Management

This subject focuses on total rewards management concepts and practices. The subject covers components of an effective performance management system and key elements of total rewards management such as compensation management, pay-for performance and employee benefits. An understanding of these concepts will equip students with knowledge of how total rewards strategy can help organisations to attract, motivate and retain employees.

4
BBS2016 Learning & Talent Development

This subject focuses on learning and talent development concepts and practices. The subject covers learning needs analysis, design, implementation and evaluation of a learning programme and career development. An understanding of these concepts will help students understand the importance of learning and talent development to improve individual and organisational performance.

4

Subject Code Subject Credit Units
BAF2007 International Finance

This module introduces the documentation, methods of payment and the responsibilities of different parties in international trade, including the banks. It also covers the risk exposures of international trade and the measures of risk mitigation. Students will develop a broad vision and enhance their understanding of the role and nature of finance in a globalised world.

4
BBS2013 Startup Launchpad

This subject focuses on the process to build a successful startup in today’s fast changing business landscape that includes disruptive technologies and emergence of sharing economy. It will explore areas such as opportunity recognition, value proposition, customer validation and testing of startup idea.

4
BBS2015 Business in Asia

This subject examines business strategies used by companies to compete in Asia by providing an overview of the opportunities and challenges confronting businesses in the dynamic Asian business region. It stresses the strategic economic importance of the Asian region and highlights the different cultural and business practices in Asian economies.

4

You will apply the acquired knowledge and skills during your internship (local or overseas). You will be well-positioned to work in a wide variety of industries upon graduation, or you can deepen your skills through continuing education.

Subject Code Subject Credit Units
BBS3014 Innovation Project Synthesis

This subject requires the application of knowledge and skills acquired in subjects taken to develop a viable solution to a given business problem. Effective teamwork will be required to produce feasible transdisciplinary  solutions to problem statements. The tangible outcome will be a formal presentation of the project.

4
BBS3015 Sustainability & Business Agility

The subject provides an overview of global sustainability trends that drive the adoption of sustainable practices in business to generate economic, social and environmental outcomes. It covers the enablers of business agility that can be applied to modern business management techniques in optimising business processes. It focuses on how the organisation can adapt to rapid changes in the environment and create new, sustainable opportunities in the long run.

4
Diploma Subjects - Elective Subjects

Subject Code Subject Credit Units
BAF3016 Security Analysis & Portfolio Management

This module focuses on application of financial tools and techniques to evaluate individual securities to form investment portfolios, to meet differing investment objectives. Students will also develop their data analytics skills to value securities, as well as be exposed to ESG issues as investment filters, in addition to the traditional financial metrics.

4
BBT2013 Financial Technology

This subject focuses on how FinTech seeks to transform the financial services industry. It covers an overview of the FinTech landscape and the ecosystem, and the impact of innovations on the financial services industry. It will also cover concepts and techniques of new technologies and FinTech business models, useful to build better businesses. Topics to be covered include Blockchain, Peer-to-Peer Lending, and Robo-Advisor.

4

Subject Code Subject Credit Units
BBS2020 E-Customer Relationship Management

The subject covers how businesses use customer relationship management software to capture leads, nurture their sales pipelines and retain customers in one customisable platform.  The software helps business build stronger, longer-lasting relationships and close more deals much faster.

4
BBT3005 Business Information Systems Security & Audit

This subject focuses on the understanding of information security with respect to information systems. It highlights the main principles of information security, introduces the different aspects of information security management and provides a high level view of computer forensics analysis. It also draws attention to the current industry practices, government policies and future trends by looking at certification, audits and plans that businesses are working on. 

4

Subject Code Subject Credit Units
BBS3018 Employment Laws

The subject covers the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees as set out in the employment laws, and how human resource practices can be managed through applications of relevant employment laws in Singapore, such as Employment Act, Work Injury Compensation Act, the Retirement & Re-employment Act, CPF Act, and Industrial Relations and Trade Unions Act.

4
GBS2000 Counselling Psychology in the Workplace

This subject provides an introduction to basic counselling principles and skills, and their application in the workplace. Students will learn about the fundamental skills used in counselling, and about the counselling process. They will also discuss some of the main perspectives and approaches in counselling, and explore issues that influence the counselling process, including ethics and working with diversity. Finally, students will also learn about how counselling principles, skills, and approaches may be applied in workplace contexts.

4

Subject Code Subject Credit Units
BLO3015 Global Trade & Singapore Logistics

The subject provides an overview of the roles of global trade and logistics in supporting and effecting the economic development of Singapore. It covers the logistics sector in Singapore as an enabler for trade. It focuses on the significance of trade and freight transportation in the global setting. Topics related to international transportation modes, international commercial terms (INCOTERMS), free trade agreements (FTA), air and sea freight shipments will be covered to give a good understanding of the international freight practices in the global trade. Various shipping documentation, customs clearance procedures, insurance and liabilities in air and sea carriage will also be emphasised.

4
BBS2023 Product & Service Innovation

This subject provides an overview of new product and service development and innovation processes in organisations today. The subject addresses the methods to transform exciting ideas into new products and services to adapt to shorter industry life cycle models.  It focuses on the key process skills for innovators to exploit change with the intention of practising the processes behind developing new products and services.

4

You will also take this set of subjects that equips you with the crucial 21st-Century life skills you need to navigate the modern world as an agile, forward-thinking individual and team player.

Subject Code Subject Credit Units
BSI3040 Student Internship Programme

This structured programme is designed to link your learning with the real work environment. You will be placed in organisation(s) with opportunities to apply the concepts and skills acquired in the course of your study. Besides reinforcing technical concepts and mastering of skills in areas that you have been trained, the practical training will enable you to build important skills such as problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and to cultivate good attitude and a strong work ethic.

16
BTX1001 Effective Communication

This subject introduces the fundamentals of effective communication. It also covers how to communicate with and convince an audience through writing and speaking tasks. The skills in this subject will include the application of strategies for communication, appropriate vocabulary, language features, visual aids, tone and style. The Message, Audience, Purpose and Strategy (MAPS) framework will also be applied when planning and engaging in written and verbal communication. There will be opportunities to communicate and collaborate through active learning activities, apply digital and information literacy skills and build competence through self-directed learning.

3
BTX1002 Professional Communication

This subject covers professional communication skills for the workplace and employability skills in the areas of career preparation. It covers communication and interpersonal skills, including effective virtual communication etiquette, and conducting oneself professionally in the workplace. In addition, essential career preparation skills such as resume writing and interview skills, needed to seek and secure work would be included. The Message, Audience, Purpose and Strategy (MAPS) framework would also be applied when engaging in written and verbal communication. There will be opportunities to communicate and collaborate through active learning activities, apply digital and information literacy skills and build competence through self-directed learning.

3
GTP1301 Current Issues & Critical Thinking

This subject covers current issues, including diverse local and global concerns, that will impact lives and may have critical implications for Singapore. There will be opportunities to build competence through self-directed learning, communicate and collaborate in active discussions and objectively analyse issues using digital and information literacy skills and critical thinking scaffolds.

3
GTP1201 Career Readiness

This subject focuses on personal management skills. It develops an understanding of one’s career interests, values, personality and skills for career success. It covers the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to succeed in the workplace and achieve professional goals. There will be exposure to apply digital and information literacy skills, build competence through self-directed learning methods, and acquire the skills of being a lifelong learner.

1
GTP1202 Career Management

This subject focuses on career management skills. It covers the importance of workplace readiness skills to adapt and respond to the changing job market environment. Career ownership and continuous learning for lifelong employability will be emphasised. There will be exposure to apply digital and information literacy skills, build competence through self-directed learning, and acquire the skills of being a lifelong learner.

1
BGS1002 Global Studies

This subject provides essential skills and knowledge to prepare students for an overseas experience. They will examine the elements of culture and learn the key principles of cross-cultural communication. In addition, they will gain an appreciation and awareness of the political, economic, technological and social landscape to function effectively in a global environment. The subject prepares students to be responsible global citizens and leaders who can contribute to the global community through effective communication and collaboration.

3
GTP1302 Guided Learning*

The subject introduces students to the concepts and process of self-directed learning in a chosen area of inquiry. The process focusses on four stages: planning, performing, monitoring and reflecting. Students get to plan their individual learning project, refine and execute the learning plan, as well as monitor and reflect on their learning progress and project. The learning will be captured and showcased through a curated portfolio. The self-directed learning project will broaden and/or deepen a student’s knowledge and skills. Students will enhance their problem solving and digital literacy skills through this subject.

3
BIN1001 Innovation & Entrepreneurship

The subject is designed for learners from all disciplines to embrace innovation in either their specialised field or beyond. Learners will first be introduced to the Design Thinking framework and learn how to develop problem statements and ideate solutions. Learners will then discover the tools for prototyping and innovation at TP’s Makerspace+ facility. In addition, commercial awareness will be imbued in learners through stages in the LEAN Startup framework, idea crystallisation, prototype building, customer testing and validation, refinement of business model canvas, and crowdfunding/crowdsourcing.

2
GTP1101 Leadership Fundamentals

This subject focuses on self-leadership based on the values of integrity, respect, and responsibility. Increasing awareness of self and others will lay the foundations for personal and relationship effectiveness. Consequential thinking, clear articulation of personal values and visions, emphatic listening, and collaboration in serving others are some of the essential skills covered in this leadership journey. There will be opportunities to build and to apply the concepts of being a values-centred leader.

2
GTP1102 Leadership in Action

This subject focuses on Service Learning as an experiential platform to apply the tenets of Self and Team Leadership. Service Learning will be the capstone project for this subject, which will require an analysis of the diverse needs of the community, collaboration with community partners and demonstration of learning, including key elements of empathy. There will be opportunities to build and to apply the concepts of being a values-centred leader.

1
LSW1002 Sports & Wellness

This subject reinforces the fundamental knowledge learnt on health, fitness, exercise and sports. Hands-in time will be allocated for a greater variety of fitness exercises and sports skills in a recreation setting. In addition, theoretical knowledge such as sports safety and risk management when participating in physical activities will be introduced. Guidance will be provided for improvement of physical fitness, acquiring of sports skills and relating theoretical knowledge to the physical activities.

2
TGS1001 Sustainability & Climate Action*

This subject prepares students to be responsible global citizens and future leaders who can contribute to the global community.  It introduces the topics of sustainability and explores how human societies can act to build a sustainable future. This subject focuses on the impact of climate change, potential solutions to climate change, and the future of the green economy from global and local perspectives.

3

* Students must choose to take either Sustainability & Climate Action or Guided Learning.


Graduation Requirements
Cumulative Grade Point Average
min 1.0
TP Fundamentals Subjects
40 credit units
Diploma Subjects - Core Subjects
56 credit units
Diploma Subjects - Elective Subjects
min 27 credit units
Total Credit Units Completed
min 123 credit units

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Course Fees

PET Course Fee

Main

The table below shows the total subsidised fees (inclusive of GST) payable. 

ADMITTED INSINGAPOREANS
(Age below 40 in the year 2021) 
SINGAPORE PERMANENT RESIDENTSINTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
2023S$3,086.50S$6,317.10S$12,042.20
2022S$3,076.05S$6,306.50S$11,638.20

 

WHEN DO I PAY?

There are 2 semesters in each Academic YEAR (AY). The billing periods for AY 2023/2024 are:
Semester 1:  17 April 2023 – 15 October 2023 
Semester 2:  16 October 2023 – 14 April 2024

Fees are billed and payable by semester. They are usually payable in June for Semester 1 and December for Semester 2.

MORE DETAILS ON FEES AND FINANCE

View course fees for other intakes, subsidies, grants, bursary and awards at the Fees & Financial matters section. 

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