Course Details

Diploma in Business Practice (Business Management)

Overview

  • Course Date:

    19 Oct 2026 to 31 Mar 2029

  • Registration Period:

    1 Jun 2026 to 31 Aug 2026

  • Duration/Frequency:

    900 Hours (2.5 Years)

  • Mode of Training:

    Face-to-Face (Classroom Teaching)

Class Schedule
3 evenings per week, 6:30pm – 9:30pm (Stages 1, 3, 4)
4 evenings per week, 6:30pm – 9:30pm (Stages 2)

1 evening per week, 6:30pm – 8:30pm (Stages 5)

Course Duration

900 hours (2.5 years)

Please refer to Academic Calendar.

Enquiries
For enquiries, please email to ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg.

Course Objective

Gain future-ready business skills for the digital economy!

Through this Diploma in Business Practice (Business Management) (DBBM), you will gain the practical business, digital, and analytical skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-changing economy. 

With a strong focus on digitalisation, data analytics, automation, AI applications, and business innovation, this course prepares you to drive operational efficiency, support business transformation, and contribute confidently across SMEs and larger organisations in both the public and private sectors. Gain industry-relevant knowledge that supports your career advancement and drive future readiness in the digital business landscape.

Key Outcomes

  • Apply economic and statistical concepts, develop marketing plans, and utilise AI tools to enhance workplace communication and decision-making.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in accounting, finance, HR, and data analysis, and employ emotional intelligence to manage resources and resolve workplace challenges.
  • Interpret financial statements, apply cost management techniques, and leverage data analytics and AI tools to generate insights and support strategic financial planning. Evaluate HR strategies, implement sustainability-driven practices, and develop solutions to enhance talent attraction, retention, and organisational performance.
  • Design integrated digital marketing campaigns, create compelling content, and analyse campaign performance using digital tools and platforms. Assess emerging digital business models, apply automation and AI solutions, and devise strategies to drive innovation, improve processes, and respond to market disruptions.
  • Integrate knowledge across modules to analyse business challenges and propose strategic, real-world solutions through an applied capstone project.

Designed For

Working professionals seeking a broad-based business education with practical skills in business management, communication, digital tools, and problem-solving. This course is for you if you are looking to advance into roles across the retail, wholesale trade, and food services sectors, including positions in marketing, e-commerce, operations, sales, customer engagement, and outlet management.

More Information

This is a 2.5-year part-time course consisting of 5 Modular Certificates conducted over 5 semesters. 

Modular CertificateKey Modules
MC 1 - Business Fundamentals- Applied Marketing Fundamentals
- Business Economics & Statistics
- Life by Design (LYD): Purposeful Communication, Meaningful Careers
MC 2 - Business Essentials- Fundamentals of Accounting & Finance
- Fundamentals of Data Analysis & Automation for Business
- Human Capital Management
- Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
Specialisation Set A

MC 3A - Accounting & Analytics

MC 4A - Talent Management & Sustainability
- Accounting Analytics & GenAI Applications
- Business Accounting & Analysis
- Management Accounting

- Learning & Talent Development
- Rewards & Performance Management
- Talent Attraction & Sustainability
Specialisation Set B

MC 3B - Digital Marketing & Analytics

MC 4B - Digital Business & Innovation
- Digital Content Development
- Essentials of Digital Marketing
- Marketing Analytics

- Enterprise Process & Digitalisation
- Essentials of Digital Business & Innovation
- Next-Gen Business Strategies
MC 5 - Business Strategy- Integrated Business Project

Note: This Diploma offers 2 tracks in Modular Certificates 3 and 4. Please click here for the Module Synopsis.

  • If you are keen on taking Elective Specialisation Track A - Accounting & Analytics and Talent Management & Sustainability, please click here.
  • If you are keen on taking Elective Specialisation Track B - Digital Marketing & Analytics and Digital Business & Innovation, please click “Register” to submit your application.

Upon applying for the chosen track and accepting offers (if offered), you have confirmed your MC selection. This decision is final and cannot be amended under any circumstances and appeals.

 

For more information on the course, click on the “Register” button.