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Diploma in Business and Social Enterprise (N79)
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 Diploma in Business and Social Enterprise (N79) 


Giving you that something xtra

  • The first and only such diploma course offered by a polytechnic in Singapore 

  • A cross-disciplinary diploma to nurture business and social enterprise managers

  • Mentoring by award-winning social entrepreneurs

  • Experiential and project-based curriculum – learn to empower the needy and disadvantaged to set up businesses

  • Social and environmental projects with overseas communities

About the Diploma

Have you ever wondered how you can use your creativity and business acumen for a good cause? Do you want to help improve the lives of marginalised groups in society in a sustainable way?

You can be that professional who makes a difference. Join this unique diploma and gain a right mix of skills to achieve business and social objectives. The diploma will train you to help social organisations set up businesses and be less dependent on hand-outs.

Obtain a foundation in business fundamentals, crisis management, legal frameworks for social enterprise, corporate governance and marketing and communication skills, among others. Our course focuses on learning through experience with communities, case studies and forums. You will learn to execute projects and promote Corporate Social Responsibility in companies.

Start or manage social enterprise projects in a six-month practicum or internship with a local or an overseas organisation during your final year. You will work with international non-profit organisations and non-governmental organisations, such as Schwab Foundation, Ashoka, Habitat International and World Vision.

BZSE Social Entrepreneur Mentors

The Diploma in Business & Social Enterprise (BZSE) has a unique learning approach. Students are provided with inspirational social entrepreneurs to be mentors. Some of these are award-winning individuals who have made impact internationally. Given the opportunities to network with and work alongside the range of local and international social entrepreneurs, BZSE students get to learn beyond what textbooks and classroom learning can achieve.  (See profiles of some social entrepreneurs, click here.)

Career Prospects

Our diploma will pave the way for your future career as a business and social enterprise manager.

Upon graduation, you can work as a manager, community development officer, marketing or corporate communication officer, or human resource executive in a wide range of non-profit and business organisations.

Further Studies

BZSE graduates can further their studies and specialisation in the fields of business or humanities at local universities and foreign universities.

You can receive up to one semester's exemption at the following local institutions:

  • Nanyang Technological University
  • National University of Singapore

You may also enjoy exemptions for the following programmes:

  • University of Queensland, Australia - Bachelor of Business Management/Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of International Hotel & Tourism Management/ Bachelor of Economics
  • Bond University, Australia - Bachelor of Business
  • Murdoch University, Australia - Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts (Community Development)

BZSE graduates may also gain direct entry into the following programmes:

  • Monash University, Australia in partnership with Social Service Training Institute (SSTI) - Bachelor of Social Work
  • Flinders University, Australia in partnership with Social Service Training Institute (SSTI) - Bachelor of Education (Special Education)
  • University of East London, United Kingdom - Bachelor of Arts (Social Enterprise)/Bachelor of Arts (Community Services and Enterprise) Management/ Bachelor of Economics

For more information please visit http://www.np.edu.sg/hms/further/Pages/further_bzse.aspx

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Psychology & Community Services (N77)

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Business Studies (N45)

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 International Business (N85)

Contact Us
 
School of Humanities
Blk 52, #04-01 
535 Clementi Road
Singapore 599489
Tel: 6460 8974
Fax: 6875 1469
Email: sch-hms@np.edu.sg

Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Toll free: 1800-4607333 (admission to full-time courses)
Tel: 6466 6555
Fax: 6468 3207
Email: JoinNP@np.edu.sg

Entry Requirements 

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent) results and fulfil the aggregate computation requirements.

Subject
'O' Level Grade
English Language * 1-6
Mathematics (Elementary / Additional) 1-7
Any three other subjects 1-6

The aggregate computation for selection is based on grades obtained for English, Mathematics, a Humanities subject (Grade 1-9) and two other subjects.

*Candidates must attain the required grade for English as a first language.
First Year ModulesSecond Year ModulesFinal Year Modules
Level 1.1
·  Introduction to Social Enterprise 
·  Economics 1 
·  Business Management 
·  Written Communication 
·  IT Applications 
·  Creativity & Applied Thinking Skills ^
·  Sports & Wellness  ^
Level 1.2
·  Introduction to Social & Environmental Studies 
·  Speech Communication & Presentations 
·  Principles of Accounting 
·  Introduction to Statistics & Research Methods 
·  Social Psychology 
·  Life Management Skills ^
·  Exploring Contemporary Issues ^
Level 2.1
·  Non-Profit Organisations & Development 
·  Human Resource Management 
·  Financial Management 
·  Economics 2 
·  Business Communication 
·  Any 2 Interdisciplinary Studies modules ^
Level 2.2
·  Principles of Marketing 
·  Legal Frameworks for Social Enterprise 
·  Enterprise Creation & Development 
·  Public Relations & Events Management 
·  Cross Cultural Communication & Practices 
·  Innovation & Enterprise in Action ^
Level 3.1
·  Overview of International Systems 
·  Crisis Management & Conflict Resolution 
·  Project Management for Social Enterprise 
·  Corporate Governance 
·  Managing Community Services 
·  World Issues: A Singapore Perspective  ^
·  Interdisciplinary General Module ^
Level 3.2
·  Internship and/or Research Project 
^  Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) modules at Ngee Ann help students become more versatile and competitive by expanding their knowledge and skills beyond their core disciplines. Areas covered include communication, entrepreneurship, lifeskills, media and the arts, and science and technology.