This program provides a suitable pathway for students with a lower level Year 12, GCE ‘A’ Level qualifications or its equivalent to a degree course.

Students in this course will be given a tailored program within the allocated study period to acquire the necessary skills needed to progress to an undergraduate degree program.

The Diploma of Higher Education (Business Studies) will also provide an exit point for early graduates who wish to undertake advanced skills or paraprofessional work in the industry.

Subject

For the Diploma of Higher Education in Business Studies, students must complete eight subjects. Each subject is equivalent to 3 credit points.

• Developing Academic Skills (Core)
• Business, Environment and Society in the Tropics
• Learning in a Digital Environment (Core)
• Contemporary Business Communications
• Essential Mathematics
• Managing Consumer Market
• Effective Speaking
• Accounting for Decision Making

Entry Requirements

Lower level Year 12, GCE ‘A’ Level qualifications or its equivalent.

English Requirements

• IELTS 5.5 (no component lower than 5.0) or
• Satisfactory completion of JCU Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP) Level 2, with a minimum score of 75% or ELPP Level 3 with a minimum score of 55%.
• Students who have successfully completed 2 years of full-time study in English medium may satisfy the English Language Requirement

English Requirements

Pass all eight subjects

Attendance Requirements

International students holding a valid student’s passes are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below 90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student pass for cancellation.

Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.

Duration

8 month