Be a Global Trailblazer!
If you are someone who is fascinated by countries and their cultures, and excited by the prospect of conducting business overseas, then the Diploma in International Business (DIB) is just the course for you. For you, the international marketplace is the playing field. With creative thinking tools infused in the modules, you will learn how to generate ideas to respond to the challenges of globalisation.
DIB students have the golden opportunity of experiencing the business culture of another country first hand to prepare them for life as global executives. This is achieved through the following ways:
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Embarking on cultural appreciation programmes in China and India to learn more about the business practices and culture of emerging economies.
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Participating in overseas social innovation programmes in countries like Vietnam to apply skills and knowledge learned in campus.
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Immersing a few weeks in leading foreign universities like the University of Washington, USA under the overseas credit transfer programme.
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Acquiring relevant work experience through attachments with overseas companies as part of the internship requirement.
The DIB curriculum is created keeping in mind that in an increasingly fast-paced and competitive global economy, a DIB graduate should be able to play a vital role in supporting enterprises in intemationalising. Created after extensive discussions with industry practitioners and endorsed by the International Enterprise Singapore, the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises and the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce, the DIB curriculum comprises five key focus areas.
- Broad-based core business competencies
- International business functional knowledge and capabilities
- Cultural and emotional intelligence
- Specialised electives for competitive advantage
- Market intelligence and relevant work experience
As a DIB graduate, you will learn how to succeed in the global market place by adjusting quickly to an ever-changing environment. Looking ahead, there are exciting prospects for internationalisation. Opportunities abound around Singapore and the Diploma in International Business graduate will be uniquely placed to seize these opportunities.
