School of Engineering
Diploma in Business Process & Engineering Management (R11)
Interest Area
Business and Management
PFP Cluster
Design, Engineering & Technology (DET)
Transform data into smart decisions to drive business success and operations excellence.
What you will learn
Become the driving force behind business operations across multiple sectors. Develop the expertise to design, improve, optimise, and manage company processes and resources. You will gain practical experience on data-driven decision-making process, human factors applications, process optimisation, and modelling to enhance efficiency, improve productivity, and boost profitability for businesses. Be prepared for diverse careers, excelling in business process and operations management roles across various industries. Unlock your potential and drive business success!
Build a strong career foundation with hands-on business and engineering experience, giving you a unique edge over other business diploma holders
Attain industry-relevant certifications like Certified AutoCAD Professional and UiPath Academic Diploma, enhancing your career prospects
Learn from McKinsey, Nestlé, IKEA, OCBC, PSA, Seagate, Select Group, Rolls-Royce, and Zenxin Agri-Organic, gaining industry insights and real-world experience through collaboration and immersion programmes
Curriculum Structure
General Modules
Discipline Modules
Elective Modules
Customise your learning pathways by selecting ONE of the following options:
Option A: Select Elective modules totalling 12 Modular Credits (MCs) from the list of modules in the Minor programmes that are applicable to the Diploma and/or from the modules listed below:
Option B: Select a Minor Programme
Option C: Select a CET-based Certificate programme and/or Elective module(s) from the list of modules in the Minor programmes that are applicable to the Diploma (only for eligible students)
Learn how you can customise your learning pathways.
Industry Orientation Programme Modules
Option 1: One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme
And select one module from the list below:
Option 2: Two-Semester Industry Immersion Programme
Entry Requirements
GCE O-Levels
Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-C
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Range of Net ELR2B2 for 2026 JAE: 11 to 26
Minimum Entry Requirements/Grade:
English Language: D7
Mathematics (Elementary/Additional): C6
Any one of the following subjects: C6
Biology
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Computing / Computer Studies
Design & Technology
Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics
Physics
Science (Chemistry, Biology)
Science (Physics, Biology)
Science (Physics, Chemistry)
Nitec/Higher Nitec
Higher NITEC graduates with a raw GPA of 3.5 and above may be eligible to enrol into Year 2 of some of our diploma courses with module exemptions. Find out more about Direct Year 2 Admissions.
GCE A-Levels
Minimum Entry Requirements:
Obtain an A-S grade for General Paper (English Medium) or Knowledge & Inquiry, AND
Obtain an A-E grade for H2 Mathematics, AND
Obtain an A-E grade for H2 Physics
View the full list of module exemptions for RP courses.
If you do not meet the GCE A-Level Minimum Entry Requirements, you may apply for admission using your GCE O-Level results.
Note: Admission to RP is based on academic merit and subject to available vacancies in 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.
Further studies
As an RP graduate, you’ll be ready to start a meaningful career. You can further boost your employability through part-time courses or SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes.
All RP diplomas are recognised, with pathways to relevant degrees at local and overseas universities. Many students complete their degrees in just over two or three years.
Skills Deepening
Deepen your skills through part-time courses or work-study programmes. Visit our Lifelong Learning page to learn more.
Undergraduate Studies
Holding a DBEM allows you to pursue a wide range of degree programmes in areas such as:
Engineering (e.g. Industrial and Systems, Systems Design, Human Factors, Computer, Maritime Studies, Manufacturing, Civil, Marine and Mechanical)
Business (e.g. Administration, Accounting, Analytics, Commerce, and Economics)
Management (e.g. Infrastructure and Project, Supply Chain, Human Resource, and Operations)
The DBEM diploma is designed to meet the requirements for advanced standing in relevant courses at local institutions of higher learning, such as (not limited to):
You can also further your studies with advanced standing in many top-tier overseas universities.
Career Opportunities
You can seek fulfilling careers across a wide spectrum of industries and government agencies in roles such as:
Business/Planning Executive
Business Process Analyst
Demand/Material/Production Planner
Industrial Engineering Specialist
Logistics/Supply Chain/Procurement Executive
Operations Executive
Productivity/Operations Excellence Team Lead
Project Manager
Quality Technologist
Facilities/Safety Officer
Any other roles related to Business Process/Operations Management
Hear from our student
“All the lecturers in my course, left a deep impact on me during my time in RP. I came to realise how genuinely supportive they are and how much they want us to grow. They constantly guided us to broaden our understanding, and their dedication gave my learning journey meaning and purpose. Their support made my experience at RP truly enriching and fulfilling, helping me discover my #GreaterPurpose.”— Javier Tan Jing Yang, 2025 Graduate
RP Course Guide
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