Diploma in Business Practice (Business Management)

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Overview

Course Date:

20 Apr 2026 to 30 Sep 2028

Registration Period:

5 Jan 2026 to 1 Mar 2026

Duration/Frequency:

3 evenings per week, 06:30pm – 09:30pm (Stages 1,3,4) 4 evenings per week, 06:30pm – 09:30pm (Stages 2) 1 evening per week, 06:30pm – 08:30pm (Stages 5)

Mode of Training:

Classroom

Course Objective

The Diploma in Business Practice (Business Management) (DBBM) is designed for working adults seeking a broad-based business education. The course covers key business functions, communication, IT, and problem-solving skills. It aims to equip graduates with the necessary skills to advance their careers and serve both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations in the private and public sectors.

The course objectives are:

Broad-Based Business Education: Provide a comprehensive understanding of business principles and practices.
Career Advancement: Build practical skills to support professional growth and development.
Industry Relevance: Prepare participants to meet the needs of the Retail, Wholesale Trade and Food Services sectors, including SMEs and larger organisations.

The curriculum has been enhanced to emphasise digitalisation across all Modular Certificates (MCs). By integrating data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies into core business areas, the programme equips participants with the digital competencies required to navigate and lead in a rapidly evolving business environment. This digital focus enables participants to manage transformation initiatives, improve operational efficiency, and drive innovation. Graduates will be well-positioned to contribute meaningfully to both SMEs and larger organisations in the public and private sectors, supporting their career progression and readiness for further education in the digital economy.

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This is a 2.5-year Part-Time programme structured to provide comprehensive business education. There are 5 Modular Certificates (MC) conducted over 5 semesters, with 1 MC per semester. Learners are required to select either Specialisation Set A or Specialisation Set B at the point of course registration. Each MC comprises 3 to 4 modules, as detailed below:

MC 1 - Modular Certificate in Business Fundamentals

·         Applied Marketing Fundamentals
·         Basic Economics& Statistics
·         Life by Design (LYD): Purposeful Communication, Meaningful Careers

MC 2 - Modular Certificate in Business Essentials

·         Fundamentals of Accounting & Finance
·         Essentials of Data Analysis & Automation for Business
·         Human Capital Management
·         Introduction to Emotional Intelligence

MC 3A - Modular Certificate in Accounting & Analytics	MC 3B - Modular Certificate in Digital Marketing & Analysis
· Accounting Analytics & Gen AI Applications · Business Accounting & Analysis · Management Accounting · Organisational Management	· Digital Content Development · Essentials of Digital Marketing · Marketing Analytics
MC 4A - Modular Certificate in Talent Management & Sustainability	MC 4B - Modular Certificate in Digital Business & Innovation
· Learning & Talent Development · Rewards & Performance Management · Talent Attraction & Sustainability	· Enterprise Process & Digitalisation · Essentials of Digital Business & Innovation · Next-Gen Business Strategies

MC 5 - Modular Certificate in Business Strategy

· Integrated Business Project

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

For applicants who are keen in taking Specialisation Set A, please click here.
For applicants who are keen taking Specialisation Set B, please click here.

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Diploma in Business Practice (Accounting)

Diploma in Business Practice (Human Capital)

Work Study Certificates leading to Part-time Diploma in Business Practice (Business Management)