Higher Diploma in Business Studies with Accounting (TMC Academy)
Course Information
Description
Course Overview
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 completion of this programme, students may apply for further studies at overseas universities.
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
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements (Local)
Age Requirement
17 years old
Academic and Working Requirements
Obtained at least a Pass in any one of the following:
- 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 Qualification
If English is not your first language, you will be required to have any of the following or equivalent:
- 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
* Students must be at least 18 years old at the time of Industrial Attachment.
GCE ‘O’ Level/NITEC/Higher NITEC holders may consider the following programmes: Foundation Diploma for Tertiary Studies.
GCE ‘N’ Level holders may consider our GCE ‘O’ Level Preparatory Course.
Alternatively, you may WhatsApp our course consultants at (+65) 9671 2110 or send us a message here.
Entry Requirements (International)
Age Requirement
17 years old
Academic and Working Requirements
Obtained at least a Pass in any one of the following:
- Completed High School or Year 12
English Qualification
If English is not your first language, you will be required to have any of the following or equivalent:
- IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (Paper) ≥ 547 or 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- N.A.
Year 10 / Year 11 students may consider the following programmes: Foundation Diploma for Tertiary Studies
Career Opportunities
Information not available.
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
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