Diploma of Higher Education (Majoring in Business Studies)
Diploma of Higher Education (Majoring in Business Studies)
Course overview
Students in this course will be given a tailored program within the allocated study period to acquire the necessary skills needed to progress to an undergraduate degree program.
The Diploma of Higher Education (Majoring in Business Studies) will also provide an exit point for early graduates who wish to undertake advanced skills or paraprofessional work in the industry.
Upon completion, students may be given advanced standing of 8 subjects into the Bachelor of Business Program.
Subjects
Course Structure
4 subjects in Trimester
Study Program
Students are required to complete 8 subjects (24 credit points)
- Developing Academic Skills (Core)
- Learning in a Digital Environment (Core)
Choose 6 subjects from below list:
- Essential Maths
- Marketing Matters
- Introduction to Management Concepts and Application
- Professional and Academic Skills for Business
- Principles of Economics
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Principles of Data Analysis for Business
- Business Law
For a comprehensive listing and outline of the respective course subjects, please click here.
Eligibility & Requirements
Entry Requirements
- Year 12, GCE ‘A’ Level qualifications or its equivalent (who do not meet direct entry requirement to a degree program)
English Requirements
- Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 5.5 (no component lower than 5.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 56 (no component less than 16) / Pearson PTE Academic 46 (no component less than 42); or C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 162 (no component less than 154) or ISLPR At least 2 in each skill area or AEMG English for Academic Purposes Direct Entry Program (AEAP DEP) Final Exam Overall 60% with no exam sub-score below 60%; or
- Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
- Completing a course of study delivered in English or experience in an English-speaking workplace may help you demonstrate the English language skills you need at JCU.
Exit Requirement
- Pass all eight subjects
Attendance Requirements
International students holding a valid Student’s Pass are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below 90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student's Pass for cancellation.
Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.
Tuition Fees
| Domestic** | International |
|---|---|
| S$21,364 | S$22,236 |
**Fees apply to all Singapore residents (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and all pass holders excluding those holding a Student Pass).
Note:
- Currently displaying fees for 2025, which are subject to change in following years.
- All course fees include the corresponding Singapore Goods and Services Tax (GST), which is 9%.
- The details of the instalment breakdown will be provided in your Student Contract. Please contact us for further details.
Note: International students in Singapore on a Student Pass are not permitted to work. For more information please visit http://www.ica.gov.sg.
James Cook University is EduTrust-certified. The EduTrust Certification Scheme (EduTrust) is a quality assurance scheme administered and governed by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) for Private Education Institutions (PEIs) in Singapore. The EduTrust Certification Scheme requires all students to be covered under the Fee Protection Scheme (FPS). In James Cook University, this is provided through Fee Protection Scheme Group Insurance. All students from James Cook University are covered hospitalization, surgery and treatment costs in accordance to insurance policy term and conditions under the Group Hospitalisation and Surgical insurance scheme. James Cook University will advise in the Standard Student Contract the total amount of insurance payable.
For more details please visit SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) website: https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/pei
Disclaimer
Although James Cook University endeavours to ensure the accuracy of this information, there is no guarantee it will remain accurate all year. Applicants are advised to confirm program details with the appropriate school before making an application.
