Course Overview

Are you excited about the business world but need more time, information and experiences before deciding which field to pursue? Then join the Common Business Programme (CBP) – your gateway to many possibilities, shaping the bedrock of your journey toward your dream career.

 

The one-year CBP helps you navigate the diverse functions of the vast business landscape through the newly curated ENhanced learning modules (EN modules) from seven diplomas offered by the School of Business. The EN modules allow you to explore topics across disciplines before narrowing down your focus on one diploma to pursue.

 

The CBP is designed to:

Equip you with strong business foundation knowledge spanning diverse business domains, arming you with the essential toolkit required to thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape.

 

Experience subjects from different disciplines like accounting, business management, marketing, and other essential aspects to help you make a well-informed decision when choosing a diploma tailored to your passions and aspirations.

 

Explore your strengths, interests, and passion through education and career guidance to equip you with self-awareness and a clear sense of direction before deciding on a diploma to pursue.

 

Empower you with the unique opportunity to select from seven diploma courses offered by the School of Business, giving you the autonomy to tailor your academic journey according to your interests and professional goals. These diploma courses include: 

 

Accountancy & Finance (T02)

Business (T10)

Culinary & Catering Management (T18)

Hospitality & Tourism Management (T08)

International Trade & Logistics (T07)

Law & Management (T09)

Marketing (T67)

 

*Notes:

1. CBP students who opt for the Diploma in Culinary & Catering Management will stream into the course in Year 1 Semester 2.

 

2. CBP students who opt for the other six courses will make their diploma selections at the end of Year 1 Semester 2, and progress to their selected diploma courses in Year 2.

 

3. Please see the sections on these diploma courses for more information.

 

 

What is CBP?

 

A Course of Possibilities

 

Empowering Youths to Choose

 

ONE Course | 7 Diplomas


     Watch this to find out more.

 

 

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for consideration for admission, applicants must obtain 26 points or better for the net ELR2B2 aggregate score (i.e. English Language, 2 relevant subjects and best 2 other subjects, including CCA Bonus Points) and meet the minimum entry requirements of this course. CCA cannot be used to meet the minimum entry requirements.

Subject
Grade

English Language (EL1)*

1-6

Mathematics (E or A)

1-6

Any one of the subject in the 2nd group of relevant subjects for ELR2B2-B Aggregate Type

  • Art
  • Business Studies
  • Combined Humanities
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • Higher Art
  • Higher Music
  • History
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in English)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Chinese)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Malay)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Tamil)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, History)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Geography)
  • Intro to Enterprise Development
  • Literature in English
  • Literature in Chinese
  • Literature in Malay
  • Literature in Tamil
  • Media Studies (English)
  • Media Studies (Chinese)
  • Music
  • Principles of Accounts
1-6
2024 Planned Intake
280
Net ELR2B2 aggregate range (2024 JAE)
4 - 13

Students opting to be streamed to the Diploma in Law & Management must fulfil the minimum entry requirement of grade 1 to 4 for O-level English Language.

*Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)/ Unified Examination Chinese (UEC) holders must have a minimum of grade 6 for the relevant English Language subject (e.g. Bahasa Inggeris).

Admissions Exercises

Coursework

What You'll Learn

Build a good foundation in fundamental business subjects. The early exposure to TP Fundamental subjects and business subjects in the first semester will better guide you to the course you want to pursue.

Subject Code Subject Credit Units
BAF1010 Business Accounting

This module provides students with an understanding of core accounting principles from the preparation of accounting entries to the financial statements of businesses. In addition to gaining practical knowledge of accounting, students will also learn to perform financial ratio analysis to draw critical insights, assess business performance and make impactful recommendations to management for improvement.

4
BBS1001 Business Psychology & Management

This subject introduces foundational management functions and how these practices are undergirded by psychology concepts and principles. It explores how fundamental psychology principles such as motivation, group dynamics, and leadership can provide insights into human behaviours and factors that should inform management practices relating to planning, organising, leading and controlling. It will highlight the importance of interpersonal and & teamwork skills in a business environment.

4
BBT1010 Business Technology & Analytics

This subject provides an overview of how digitalisation and business technology impact the future of work and businesses. It also encompasses the utilisation of digital information and applications to facilitate decision making and problem solving through data analysis and visualisation.

4
BEC1007 Business Economics

This subject covers the fundamental principles of economics for understanding how individuals and firms make decisions. It will focus on the various aspects of the product market: demand and supply, elasticity, market competition and product differentiation. It also includes an overview of macroeconomic indicators, the government’s macroeconomic objectives and policy tools.

4


Career Prospects

Depending on which diploma course you choose to specialise in after your first semester, you will find excellent job prospects in areas such as 

Course Review

Course Fees

PET Course Fee

Main

The table below shows the total subsidised fees (inclusive of GST) payable. 

ADMITTED INSINGAPOREANS
(Aged below 40 in the year 2024) 
SINGAPORE PERMANENT RESIDENTSINTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
2024S$3,087.65S$6,317.65S$12,143.25
2023S$3,076.95S$6,306.95S$12,142.75

 

WHEN DO I PAY?

There are 2 semesters in each Academic YEAR (AY). The billing periods for AY 2024/2025 are:
Semester 1:  15 April 2024 – 13 October 2024 
Semester 2:  14 October 2024 – 20 April 2025

Fees are billed and payable by semester. They are usually payable in June for Semester 1 and December for Semester 2.

MORE DETAILS ON FEES AND FINANCE

View course fees for other intakes, subsidies, grants, bursary and awards at the Fees & Financial matters section. 

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