Diploma in Business

Course details

A Diploma in Business (awarded by M2 Academy) provides students with:

• A fundamental understanding of the business environment and the basic skills employers desire
• A pathway into employment and/or a degree
• Strong links with industry through guest speakers and networking events
• A platform for building a successful career in accounting, banking, finance, tourism, marketing, HRM, management and a range of other business disciplines
• The option of pursuing studies offshore, and
• Knowledge and skills supporting an entrepreneurial endeavour

Requirements

The programme is designed for students with the following qualifications:

• 17 years old and above
• 3 GCE “A” Level credits with average C grades including English or Higher Nitec ≥ GPA2.5 (equivalence considered through interview)

OR

• GCE O-Level, GCE N-Level or ITE Nitec PLUS an approved Tertiary Preparation certificate (or equivalent)
• IELTs 5.5 or equivalent (For international students only)

What will I learn?

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

•  Discuss the business environment and the interaction between business and society
•  Understand key business functions and their interrelationships
•  Explain core theories with reference to business studies and practices
•  Apply theoretical frameworks when analysing businesses
•  Define and apply core business terms and concepts
•  Follow academic conventions and create an original document through the process of planning, drafting and editing
•  Demonstrate professional written and verbal presentation skills
•  Interpret research and report findings and draw reasonable conclusions