Diploma in Business (R60)

School of Business, Diploma in Business (R60)

What You Will Learn

Empower the next generation of business leaders for an increasingly digital and sustainable future.

Aspire to become a business leader of tomorrow? Designed to be dynamic and forward-thinking, the Diploma in Business (DBIZ) equips you with a solid business foundation to thrive in today's dynamic business landscape. Deepen your knowledge with one of three specialised majors in Digital Marketing, International Business, and Banking & Finance – each tailored to equip you with the expertise needed to excel in the fast-paced business world. Be real-world ready, as you get connected with prestigious internships and real-world projects alongside industry leaders.

  • Master skills in platform business and e-commerce operations, while enhancing your expertise in digital analytics, marketing AI and content creation with the Digital Marketing Major
  • Explore the complexities of international trade and develop skills in cross-cultural communication and strategic planning in an international context with the International Business Major
  • Acquire essential skills in financial analysis, risk assessment and banking operations with the Banking & Finance Major. Boost your learning through prestigious bank internships

General Modules

Discipline Modules

Major Modules

Major in Digital Marketing

Major in International Business

Major in Banking and Finance

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 Electives below and/or from the list of modules in applicable Minor Programmes

Option B: Select a Minor Programme

Option C: Select a CET-based Certificate programme and/or Elective module(s) from the List of Electives below or from the list of modules in applicable Minor programmes (only for eligible students)

List of Electives:

Learn how you can customise your learning pathways here

Industry Orientation Programme Modules

One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme

And select one module from the list below:

GCE O-level

Aggregate TypeRange of Net ELR2B2 for 2025 JAEMinimum Entry Requirements/Grade
ELR2B2-B 12 to 17
  • English Language: C6
  • Mathematics (Elementary/Additional): C6
  • Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-B Aggregate Type: C6

Click here to view the aggregate computation for ELR2B2-B Aggregate Type.

Nitec/Higher Nitec

Minimum net GPA Relevant Qualifications 
Nitec ≥ 3.5
  • NT18 Business Administration
  • NT69 Community Care & Social Services
  • NT84 Business Services
  • NT85 Finance Services
  • NT86 Retail Services
Higher Nitec ≥ 2.0
  • BS23 Retail & Online Business
  • BS24 Financial Services
  • BS25 Business Administration
  • BS26 Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  • BS27 Tourism
  • BS81 Early Childhood Education
  • BS82 Banking Services
  • BS83 Hospitality Operations
  • BS84 Business Studies (Event Management)
  • BS85 Business Studies (Accounting)/Accounting
  • BS86 Business Studies (Administration/ Secretarial)
  • BS87 Business Studies (Logistics)/Integrated Logistics Management/Logistics for International Trade/International Logistics
  • BS88 Business Studies (E-Commerce)/Business-Information Technology
  • BS89 Business Studies (Sport Management)/Sport Management
  • BS90 Business Studies (Service Management)/Service Management
  • BS91 Beauty & SPA Management / Beauty & Wellness Management
  • BS92 Visual Merchandising
  • BS93 Community Sport & Recreation Management
  • BS94 Retail Merchandising
  • BS95 Passenger Services
  • BS98 Event Management
  • BS99 Human Resource & Administration
  • IT64 Business Information Systems
  • IT65 Leisure & Travel Operations
  • IT76 e-Business Programming
  • IT77 Facility Management
  • IT78 Shipping & Operations Services / Maritime Business

GCE A-Level

Minimum Entry Requirements

For more details on admission using Singapore Cambridge GCE A-levels qualifications, please refer to this webpage.

Note:

Admission to RP is based on academic merit and subjected 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.

Career Opportunities

As a Diploma in Business (DBIZ) graduate, you may look forward to exciting careers in your respective domains:

Major in Digital Marketing

  • Digital Marketing Specialist
  • Social Media Executive
  • Content Strategist
  • SEO Analyst

Major in International Business

  • International Business Consultant
  • Global Marketing Executive
  • Export Executive
  • International Trade Analysts

Major in Banking and Finance

  • Banking Sales Executive
  • Credit Analyst
  • Risk and Compliance Executive
  • Sustainable Finance Analyst

Further Studies

Upon completing your DBIZ programme, you will gain access to a multitude of business and social sciences degree programmes, both locally and internationally. 

Arts / Social Sciences

  • Bachelor of Arts / Social Sciences (Majors in Economics; Sociology; Social Work; and Politics, Law and Economics)

Business

  • Bachelor of Accountancy
  • Bachelor of Business (Majors in Banking and Finance; Finance)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Business Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Majoring in Banking and Finance)

Last updated on 04 Feb 2025