Diploma in Business - Singapore’s College & Business School | DIMENSIONS
Home | Academic Courses|School of Higher Education|Diploma|Diploma in Business

DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS


Awarded by DIMENSIONS International College

Full-Time/Part-Time
Overview

Why Study Business at DIMENSIONS?

Gold Standard Service Provider Award in Business Management

Honoured with the distinguished Gold Standard Service Provider Award in Business Management by JobsCentral Learning, Singapore, for two years in a row, it markedly bespeaks the outstanding educational quality of our Business and Management programmes.

As we understand that the business world is constantly evolving, we continuously forge partnerships with reputable educational institutions to furnish our students with global knowledge to enhance their employment prospects. Our pedagogical methods also enable students to gain predictive insights into the risks and successes of the dynamic business environments through case studies and quality sessions with skilled practitioners. Upon graduation, our students will be able to effectively contribute their academic knowledge and skills to the business world.

Programme Introduction

The Diploma in Business is designed for students who are interested in acquiring knowledge in Business. Students will be trained to achieve competency in business management practices and knowledge through lectures, tutorials, discussions, researches and assignments.

In general, students will be able to comprehend the business environment, business operations and law, and consumer behaviour. In addition, they will also acquire a good knowledge of management in areas like marketing and finance, as well as an understanding in quantitative analysis and financial accounting.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded the Diploma in Business by DIMENSIONS International College. Our successful students can continue their advancement in education or look forward to performing their roles as business management executives in various industrial sectors.

Objective

  • To equip students with knowledge and theories in the aspect of business for further study and individual advancement.
  • To develop the concept and understanding of business and culture in support of their career development in various business fields.

Designed for

  • Junior College graduates who intend to acquire knowledge and skills to pursue a career in the business sector.
  • Students who intend to pursue a higher academic qualification of business-related discipline in the future.
Course Structure

Course Structure

Diploma in Business consists of 8 modules.

Course Outline

  • Outline for Business Operation
  • Outline for Consumer Behaviour
  • Outline for Marketing
  • Outline for Personal and Professional Development
  • Outline for Business Law
  • Outline for Financial Accounting
  • Outline for Managing Information and Technology
  • Outline for Economics

Scope of Study

Theories and practices in Business

Delivery Mode

Lectures, tutorials, discussions and research

Commencement Date/Intakes

Click here to check the dates of Programme Intake for 2024
DIMENSIONS reserves the right to change the intakes at any time without prior notice.

Course Fees

Click to show course fee.

Full-time

1. Application Fee (Non-refundable and non-transferable)

:S$

500.00
2. Tuition Fee

:S$

7,300.00
3. Administrative Fee

:S$

560.00
4. Examination Fee

:S$

200.00
5. Course Material

:S$

600.00
6. Medical Check-Up Fee

:S$

60.00
7. International Student Management Fee

:S$

500.00
8. ICA Processing and Student’s Pass Fee

:S$

135.00

9% GST

:S$

886.95

Total

:S$

10,741.95

Part-time

1. Application Fee (Non-refundable and non-transferable)

:S$

100.00
2. Tuition Fee

:S$

7,300.00
3. Administrative Fee

:S$

500.00
4. Examination Fee

:S$

200.00
5. Course Material

:S$

600.00

9% GST

:S$

783.00

Total

:S$

9,483.00

Please click here for more information on the fees which are likely to be incurred during the students’ course of study. Students are expected to pay for the stipulated fee(s) incurred, if necessary.

Note 1: All miscellaneous fees are inclusive of 9% GST.
Note 2: Total course fees paid (except application fee and GST) by students are protected under the Fee Protection Scheme (FPS).
Note 3: All students must sign the Advisory Note to Student before signing the Standard PEI-Student Contract.
Note 4: The Standard PEI-Student Contract must be signed by the student prior to making course fees payments to DIMENSIONS.
Note 5: Course materials include, but are not limited to lecture notes, e-books, online resources (including the Turnitin system and portals) and any other materials used for instruction in a course.
Note 6: The course fees shown above are effective from 1st April 2024. DIMENSIONS reserves the right to make necessary amendments to the course fees without prior notice.

Payment Mode

For more information on Payment Mode, please click here.
For more information on Fee Protection Scheme (FPS), please click here.
For further details, please contact your Admissions Officer at 6334 0600.

Duration

8 months Institutional Training
Maximum allowed period for a student to complete the course is 16 months.

Maximum Candidature Period

Student is not allowed to retake the course and/or request for a refund in the event if he/she fails to complete the programme within the maximum candidature period.

Opportunities for Further Education/Career Pathway

For career pathway, students can look forward to employment opportunities in these industries:

  • Business Administration and General Management
  • Marketing and Sales Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Business and Trade
  • Other relevant sectors or industries

Notes:
Foreigner’s application for jobs in Singapore is subject to the approval from the Ministry of Manpower of Singapore (MOM). DIMENSIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE any success rate of approval.

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic Level:

Local students Received a passing grade in at least one (1) GCE A-Level subject or DIMENSIONS’ Foundation Diploma in Business or other Certificate in Foundation programme (with equivalent entry requirements as Foundation Diploma in Business and subject to approval).
International students Equivalent to Year 12 from the respective home countries of the applicants.

Note: Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis
English Proficiency : An IELTS score of at least 5.5 or DIMENSIONS’ Certificate in Academic English (CAE) Level 4 or passed DIMENSIONS’ English Proficiency Test at an equivalent level or its equivalent. English proficiency may be considered to have been met and an IELTS score may not be required if applicant possesses a highest qualification where English was the sole medium of instruction.

Assessment & Awards

Class Periods

Full-time(Face-to-face)

Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 11.30am and/or 12.15pm - 3.15pm and/or 3.30pm - 6.30pm

3 hours per session. All specific programme schedules will be reflected in the timetable.

Part-time(Blended)

Weekday (Monday to Friday)
Sessions will be conducted from 7.00pm to 10.00pm

and/or

Weekend (Saturday and/or Sunday)
Sessions will be conducted within 9.00am to 6.00pm

3 hours per session. All specific programme schedules will be reflected in the timetable.

Examination Period

At end of each module.

Assessment Methods

Assignments and examinations

Assessment Grading Criteria

A : (80 marks and above)
B : (70 – 79 marks)
C : (60 – 69 marks)
D : (50 – 59 marks)
F : Fail (49 marks and below)

Assessment Weighting

Module Name Assessment Methods (Weighting)
Business Operation Assignment (70%); Examination (30%)
Consumer Behaviour Assignment (70%); Examination (30%)
Marketing Assignment (70%); Examination (30%)
Personal and Professional Development Assignment (70%); Examination (30%)
Business Law Assignment (70%); Examination (30%)
Financial Accounting Assignment (70%); Examination (30%)
Managing Information and Technology Assignment (70%); Examination (30%)
Economics Assignment (70%); Examination (30%)

Expected Examination Results Release Date

Not more than 3 months after the final assessment.

Qualification Award

Diploma in Business awarded by DIMENSIONS International College

Graduation Requirements

A “Pass” in all assignments and examinations

Teacher – Student Ratio

Average teacher-student ratio is 1:35
Note: The number of students in the classroom is subject to the maximum seating capacity.

Note 1: International Student must achieve at least 90% attendance rate (ICA Requirement).
Note 2: International Student must not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reason (ICA Requirement).
Note 3: Students who do not require ICA’s student’s pass must achieve at least 80% attendance rate.Our College only accept medical certificates as proof for absenteeism. Any other documents should only be accepted on a case-by-case basis with full justification and be acceptable by ICA.
Note 4: In the first week of studies, an induction session will be conducted. The students will be briefed by the Academic Staff on full details of the course including scheme of work, timetable, assessments and grading, assessment and exam dates and venue and many other academic matters.
Note 5: DIMENSIONS has the right to cancel a class/an intake if the minimum number of students enrolled is less than 10 for any programme per class. Students may enroll into a later intake, if any, or withdraw from course. (For refund, please refer to our Refund Policy).
Note 6: Students (both international and local) must achieve an attendance rate of 80% and above in order to qualify for examinations.