Diploma in Business
Build the Business Skills to Go Further.
Essential business knowledge. Practical, future-ready skills. A direct pathway towards a degree and an exciting career in Singapore’s global business landscape.
Develop a strong understanding of how organisations operate while strengthening the analytical, financial, marketing, data and problem-solving skills needed to succeed in higher education and the modern workplace.
Programme Key Facts
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8 Months
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BAC College (Singapore)
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Singapore
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Blended Learning
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Jan, Feb, Apr, May, Jul, Aug & Nov
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Diploma Programme
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Coursework & Exams
Future Careers
Your Future in Singapore’s Global Business Hub
Singapore is home to multinational corporations, regional headquarters, financial institutions, technology companies and a thriving start-up ecosystem.
A Diploma in Business can prepare you to pursue opportunities across industries where commercial awareness, data-informed decision-making, communication and adaptability are highly valued.
Whether you aspire to lead a regional team, launch your own business, help organisations enter new markets or drive digital transformation, this programme gives you the foundation to begin working towards your ambitions.
Your future career pathways may include:
Why This Programme Matters
- Develop a strong understanding of key business concepts and practices.
- Explore how economic, cultural, environmental and political changes affect organisations.
- Understand how business theories can contribute to stronger social and economic outcomes.
- Apply business theories to analysis, reasoning and practical problem-solving.
- Strengthen your financial, marketing, analytical and management capabilities.
- Learn how to interpret business information and make informed decisions.
- Develop the ability to work independently and collaborate across different business settings.
- Build a strong academic foundation for progression into a business degree.
- Gain a qualification equivalent to Year 1 of a degree programme and Level 4 of a UK degree qualification.
The modern business world needs professionals who can understand complex information, identify opportunities and turn ideas into practical action.
The Diploma in Business provides a broad introduction to the core areas of business, including accounting, marketing, analytics, economics, management and entrepreneurship.
You will explore how organisations operate within changing economic and social environments while developing the commercial awareness and professional capabilities required for further study and future employment.
Through a combination of theory and practical application, you will learn how to analyse business challenges, interpret data, communicate ideas and contribute confidently in a variety of organisational settings.
Programme Structure
- Accounting and Business Environment
- Marketing Management
- Business Analytics
- Economics
- E-Management & Organisational Behaviour
- New Venture Creation
AI-Native Learning Experience
Preparing you for modern careers where business knowledge, technology, data and sound professional judgement work together.
At BAC College (Singapore), artificial intelligence supports a more personalised and career-focused learning experience.
You will learn how to use AI responsibly to explore ideas, analyse information, improve your academic work and strengthen your understanding of modern business challenges.
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AI Tutor
Personalised learning support around the clock.
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AI Writing Coach
Sharper academic and business communication.
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AI Study Coach
Optimised study habits and performance.
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AI Research Assistant
Faster, smarter business research.
Career Outcomes
Your Pathway to a Business Degree
The Diploma in Business provides a strong academic pathway for students who want to progress into a business degree or a related field of study.
The programme is equivalent to Year 1 of a degree programme and Level 4 of a UK degree qualification.
By completing the diploma, you will gain a broad understanding of business together with the analytical, academic and professional capabilities needed to transition into higher-level study.
Your diploma can prepare you to pursue the following programmes:
- BA (Hons) Business Administration, University of Hertfordshire
- BA (Hons) Business and Accounting, University of Hertfordshire
- BA (Hons) Business Studies & Logistics, University of Hertfordshire
- BA (Hons) Business Studies with Leadership & management, University of Hertfordshire
- BA (Hons) Business Studies with Information Systems, University of Hertfordshire
- All relevant undergraduate courses in the Department of Economics, University of Essex
- BA (Hons) Business with Management, Northumbria University
- BA (Hons) Business with Human Resource Management, Northumbria University
- BA (Hons) Business with Marketing, Northumbria University
- BA (Hons) Business with International Business Management, Northumbria University
- BA (Hons) Business with Tourism Management, Northumbria University
- BA (Hons) Business with Financial Management, Northumbria University
- BA (Hons) Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Northumbria University
- BA (Hons) Business and Management, Oxford Brookes University
- BA (Hons) International Business Management, Oxford Brookes University
- BSc (Hons) Business and Finance, Oxford Brookes University
- BA (Hons) Business Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Oxford Brookes University
The BAC College (Singapore) Experience
Established Education
Established in 1996 and formerly known as ITC School of Laws, BAC College (Singapore) offers pre-university programmes and articulation pathways to degree-level study.
As part of the BAC Education Group, students can access a wide educational network and potential progression opportunities connected to more than 25 affiliated UK universities.
Innovative Teaching
Learn through teaching approaches designed to make business theories accessible, engaging and relevant to practical situations.
- Participate actively in your learning.
- Evaluate business information.
- Apply theories to realistic scenarios.
- Solve problems collaboratively.
- Communicate your ideas confidently.
- Connect classroom learning with the modern workplace.
Personalised Academic Support
Benefit from structured learning, face-to-face tutorials, continuous guidance and opportunities to receive feedback throughout your studies.
Our academic support helps you strengthen your understanding, overcome learning challenges and prepare effectively for your next level of education.
Supportive Class Environment
BAC College (Singapore) provides the following published student-teacher ratios:
- Lectures: 1 lecturer to 100 students.
- Face-to-Face Tutorials: 1 lecturer to 30 students.
This structure combines the energy of larger lectures with the more focused support available through tutorials.
Global Progression Opportunities
As part of the BAC Education Group, students can explore educational pathways connected to more than 25 affiliated UK universities.
These opportunities can provide greater flexibility when planning your degree, area of specialisation and future career direction.
Recognised Quality
BAC College (Singapore) has received consecutive four-year EduTrust certifications and was recognised as the Gold standard at the JobsCentral Learning Training and Education Development Awards in 2017.
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must be 18 years of age or above and meet at least one of the following requirements:
- GCE A-Level.
- Completion of Year 12.
- Completion of less than Year 12, where it represents the official completion of high school in the applicant’s country of origin.
- International Baccalaureate Diploma.
- A recognised pre-university certification.
- Polytechnic Diploma.
- BAC Foundation Diploma.
- Other private or foreign qualifications assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Alternatively, mature applicants aged 30 or above with at least eight years of working experience may be considered.
Language Proficiency
Applicants must meet at least one of the following English-language requirements:
- Pass the BAC English Placement Test.
- IELTS score of 5.5.
- TOEFL score of 525.
- PTE Academic score of 43.
Fees
Tuition Fees
Scholarships & Funding
Explore the financial support and payment options that may be available to help you begin your studies.
- BAC Education Fund
- EZ Payment Plans
- Bank Loans
Eligibility, terms and availability may vary. Speak to an education advisor for further information.
Speak to an Education Advisor
Get Personalised Guidance for Your Future.
Our advisors can help you understand the programme, entry requirements, progression opportunities and application process.
Whether you are planning your route towards a degree, considering a future in business or deciding which specialisation best matches your ambitions, our team can help you make an informed choice.