School of Business
Common Business Programme (R57)
Interest Area
Business and Management
PFP Cluster
Humanities, Art, Media & Business (HAMB)
Explore the many paths available with the Common Business Programme (CBP), which provides business choices that shape your future.
What you’ll learn
In the fast-paced world of business and hospitality, finding your focus can be challenging. That is where CBP helps, guiding you to the right diploma whether in RP School of Business (SBZ) or RP School of Hospitality (SOH). Gain essential business skills to build a strong foundation for your career.
Gain insights into Business and Hospitality, equipping yourself with knowledge for diverse and rewarding career opportunities
Choose from seven diplomas across RP’s School of Business and School of Hospitality, expanding your options for a rewarding professional future
Build a strong business foundation with modules in accounting, economics, and marketing, preparing you for diverse career paths
Note: Students enjoy the flexibility of up to one year to decide on a specific diploma. This will allow you to choose a more suitable and fulfilling course after exploring the different fields. You can choose one of the options below.
Choose a Diploma
You can choose a diploma directly after Semester 1.
After Semester 1
Choose one of the following diplomas:
Choose a Cluster
Still undecided? You can choose a cluster - Business Cluster or Hospitality Cluster - after Semester 1 which will allow you more time to explore your options. You can then choose your diploma later after Semester 2.
After Semester 2
Choose one of the following diplomas in the Business Cluster:
After Semester 2
Choose one of the following diplomas in the Hospitality Cluster:
Upon completion of the Common Business Programme, you will have a better understanding of the diploma programmes available at School of Business (SBZ) and the School of Hospitality (SOH); providing you with a clear decision in which diplomas to choose from based on what best suits your interests and passion.
Curriculum structure
General Modules
Discipline Modules
In Semester 1, you will take the following modules:
In Semester 2:
If you choose to enter the Business Cluster, you will take the following modules:
If you choose to enter the Hospitality Cluster, you will take the following modules:
From the second year, you will study the modules that are allocated to a specific diploma programme from SBZ or SOH.
Entry requirements
GCE O-Levels
Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-B
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Range of Net ELR2B2 for 2026 JAE: 13 to 20
Minimum Entry Requirements/Grade:
English Language: C6
Mathematics (Elementary/Additional): C6
Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-B Aggregate Type: C6
Nitec and Higher Nitec
Note: Admission to RP is based on academic merit and subject to available vacancies of our diploma programmes. Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee that applicants will be offered a placement in the diploma programme. These requirements are set in place to ensure fairness to all applicants.
Hear from our student
I'm glad I began my journey with the Common Business Programme (CBP). It allowed me to explore various areas in business and hospitality and learn from peers with diverse strengths and perspectives. Seeing everyone find their path was inspiring. That first year helped me discover mine, which led me to Diploma in Business as it truly aligned with my interests and passion. It was a meaningful start to uncovering my #GreaterPurpose.— Ciara Alyssa Marinas, 2025 Graduate
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