Advanced Diploma in Business Management

ASCENSUS INSTITUTE Advanced Diploma in Business Management

The COVID-19 pandemic has speeded up and transformed the business world into digitalisation and a more competitive business environment for sustainability. Thus, the global workforce requires new skills and innovation in managing contemporary business functions to remain competitive.

Continual up-skilling employees’ competency has become essential for all businesses to deepen skills in emerging areas, such as data analytics, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship. Likewise, members in the work force are exploring competencies and knowledge for career progression and employability.

This course is designed to bring together in-depth knowledge of business functions, operations, and cutting-edge technology, preparing learners (students) to become skilled and informed business practitioners, leaders, or entrepreneurs.

It also allows diploma graduates who want to progress into the next higher level of study an option to attain an academic qualification to prepare them for their future career advancement.

Who Should Attend?

  • Company-funded employees who are required to upskill to support the work functions at the workplace.
  • Individual who is seeking an advanced course to upskills for a career progression or employability.
  • School graduates looking to progress into an advanced diploma course.

Entry Requirement

  • 18 years old
  • Attainment of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, or
  • A pass in ASCENSUS INSTITUTE’s English Literacy Test with a minimum grade of 70%.
Normal Entry:
  • ASCENSUS INSTITUTE Diploma in Business Management, or
  • Other CPE registered PEIs’ Diploma qualification, or
  • Equivalent qualification from a recognised higher learning institution, or
  • At least 1 pass for GCE ‘A’ Level, or
  • Completion of High School (11th year) qualification or equivalent for International Students
Alternative Entry:

Applicants with the minimum age of 30, who do not possess the above qualifications but have a minimum of 8 years working experience, may be considered for entry into this course.

Evidence of previous employment will need to be provided, together with a reference from the current or recent employer (on letter-headed paper).

Assessment Framework

Combination of Formative and Summative Assessments

Graduation Requirement and Award

ASCENSUS INSTITUTE awards will be conferred upon successful completion of the course that obtained a minimum pass with a ‘C-’ grade in all the required modules.

Possible Progression Pathway

Upon successful completion of the course, learners (students) may progress into a degree course, subject to obtaining the approval of the university.

Teacher : Student Ratio

1 : 40

Duration
  • Full-time: 9 months
  • Part-time: 12 months
Mode of Delivery

Dual-mode delivery: Classroom-based and e-Learning

Course Fees
  • Non-refundable Application Fee:
    S$218.00 (w/ GST)
    S$200.00 (w/o GST)
  • Course Fee:
    S$6,540.00 (w/ GST)
    S$6,000.00 (w/o GST)
Intakes

Monthly