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Higher Diploma in Business Studies with Accounting (with 6 months of Industrial Attachment)

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The Higher Diploma in Business Studies with Accounting programme provides students a clear understanding of management and key business processes. This programme consists of an Industrial Attachment module, which is a paid internship program with leading companies in Singapore. It aims to provide students a platform to put the knowledge and skills acquired to practical use.

Upon successfully finishing this program, students become eligible to pursue the Top up degree awarded by The University of Northampton at TMC Academy.

Industrial Attachment (IA)

This is a paid internship programme. If the IA cannot be completed due to unsuccessful placement, students will study two additional modules as below:

  • Introduction to Management

  • Business Communications and ICT

Click to View: Frequently Asked Questions on Industrial Attachment

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Full Time: 14 months + 6 months Industrial Attachment
3 hrs daily Monday to Friday

Part Time: 14 months + 6 months Industrial Attachment
7-10pm Monday/Wednesday/Friday

Intake: Monthly

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Modules

Core Modules

  • Marketing for Managers

  • Accounting

  • Statistical Techniques for Business

  • Business Economics

  • Business Law

  • Business Finance

  • Business Strategy

  • Industrial Attachment (6 months)

  • Introduction to Management

  • Business Communication and ICT

Elective Modules

  • Cost and Management Accounting

  • International Business

  • Investment and Financial Markets

Course Assessment

Examinations, assignments, projects, presentations, class tests, and/or practical tests.

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Entry Requirements (Local)

Age

17 years old*

*Students must be at least 18 years old at the time of Industrial Attachment


Academic Qualification


Any of the following or equivalent:

  • Obtained at least an E at GCE A level in any 2 subjects

  • TMC Diploma/Foundation Diploma

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma (at least 24 points)

  • NUS High School Diploma

  • Polytechnic Diploma

  • Diploma (in Accounting / Business / Management / IT / Computing / Hospitality / Psychology) from Private Education Institutions (assessed on a case by case basis)

English Proficiency


  • At least a C6 at GCE O English

  • Completed a Diploma or equivalent where medium of instruction is English

  • Pass an English online test and an interview with the Dean/HOD/designate

Mature Candidates

≥ 30 years old with 8 years of work experience

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Entry Requirements (International)

Age

17 years old* 

*Students must be at least 18 years old at the time of Industrial Attachment


Academic Qualification

  • Completed High School or Year 12

English Proficiency


Any of the following:

  • IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (Paper) ≥ 547or TOEFL (Computer) ≥210 or TOEFL (Internet) ≥78 or TOEIC ≥780

  • Other qualifications equivalent to High School or Year 12 where the medium of instruction is English

  • Attend and pass Certificate in English up to Upper Intermediate B level (or previously, Academic English level)

Mature Candidates

≥ 30 years old with 8 years of work experience


GCE ‘O’ Level/NITEC/Higher NITEC holders may consider the following programmes: Foundation Diploma for Tertiary Studies or Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management.

GCE ‘N’ Level holders may consider our GCE ‘O’ Level Preparatory Course.

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Programme Fees (Local)

Full-Time

Course Application Fee: $100.00


Course Fee

Tuition Fee: $7,600.00


Other Mandatory Fee

Assessment Fee: $1,300.00

Course Material Fee: $600.00

Medical Insurance: $160.00

Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Fee: $72.45

Total Course Fee Excluding Application Fee: $9,732.45


Note:

  • Fees indicated are in SGD and exclusive of GST.

  • All information stated is accurate and effective as at 15 January 2024.

Part-Time

Course Application Fee: $100.00


Course Fee

Tuition Fee: $7,600.00


Other Mandatory Fee

Assessment Fee: $1,300.00

Course Material Fee: $600.00

Medical Insurance: $160.00

Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Fee: $72.45

Total Course Fee Excluding Application Fee: $9,732.45


Note:

  • Fees indicated are in SGD and exclusive of 9% GST.

  • All information stated is accurate and effective as at 15 January 2024.

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Programme Fees (International)

Full Time:

Course Application Fee: $400.00


Course Fee

Tuition Fee: $13,500.00


Other Mandatory Fee

Assessment Fee: $1,400.00

Course Material Fee: $600.00

International Student Admin Fee: $650.00

Medical Insurance: $160.00

Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Fee: $122.33

Total Course Fee Excluding Application Fee: $16,432.33

Note:

  • Fees indicated are in SGD and exclusive of 9% GST.

  • The International Student Admin fee is waived if they progress to the next course.

  • All information stated is accurate and effective as at 15 January 2024.

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