Why BS?
- Power your aspirations with our popular high-impact business diploma!
- Future-proof with three industry-relevant specialisations: Entrepreneurship, Human Capital Management, and Marketing
- Master the skills to use AI and data to make smarter business decisions through real-world integrated projects
- Customise your learning: Choose a six-month local/overseas internship + Business Electives NEW! in emerging areas; or the one-year JobReady Programme with renowned companies
- NP-NTU Accelerated Uni Pathway Programme NEW! – Fast-track to a degree by taking uni modules while in poly!
About BS
What does it take to be a next-gen business leader? With AI and technology transforming business processes and sustainability goals impacting business strategies, the Diploma in Business Studies (BS) will prepare you to thrive in the business landscape of the future!
A highlight of my time at Ngee Ann Poly was my six-month internship at Grab Indonesia, where I travelled across cities and learned more about business operations, management and analytics. The knowledge and exposure I gained as a student here have fuelled my passion for business.
My internship at J&J gave the chance to design my own learning. Based on the business objectives, my team developed marketing strategies and learnt the necessary tools and skills to execute them. It was a refreshing experience that allowed me to hone skills that will help me in my future career.
Overview of your BS Journey
Highlights
Streamlining Success with Automation
Recent BS graduate Keene Chong took on Adecco’s one-year JobReady Programme, where he helped the HR team create an automated contract agreement and onboarding process. This innovation simplified repetitive tasks and improved efficiency, allowing the team to focus on enhancing employee experiences. The extended stint enabled him to identify operational challenges and implement practical solutions.
Championing Sustainability
Business Studies student Jaymie Seah (left) started a sustainability project called XTRA Vintage, which encourages the reuse of clothing through the sale of pre-loved donated clothes. As a participant of the Youth for Environmental Sustainability Leaders Programme by the National Environment Agency, Jaymie will receive funding support of up to $5,000 to implement her project.
Further Studies
The BS diploma is recognised by all local and many overseas universities, many of which offer module exemptions. Our graduates enjoy up to one year’s exemption at universities in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Neo Hui Mei
Business Studies graduate, Class of 2021
Currently pursuing a Bachelor in Business Management at SMU.
Claudia Tan
Business Studies graduate, Class of 2021
Currently pursuing a Bachelor in Business Administration at NUS.
Cassandra Seah
Business Studies graduate, Class of 2014
President’s PhD Scholar at Imperial College London’s Dyson School of Design Engineering.
Samuel Lee
Business Studies graduate, Class of 2015
Chevening scholar, pursuing a Master of Science in International Social and Public Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Honoured with the Freedom of the City of London in 2024.
Careers
With a constant demand for business graduates in Singapore and the region, you will be highly sought-after by employers in various fields such as:
- Business Consulting
- Business Digitalisation
- Business Sustainability
- Corporate Communications
- Events Planning & Management
- Human Resource Management
- Learning & Development Management
- Marketing Communications
- Marketing Research
- Public Relations
- Sales & Marketing
- Service Operations & Management
In partnership with the Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP), BS students specialising in Human Capital Management will graduate as IHRP-certified associates, providing a structured pathway to becoming an IHRP-certified professional.
Joash is the Founder and CEO of Sedifly, an EdTech startup aiming to democratise access to education, and a General Partner at Iron Key Capital, a $10M Web3/AI fund. Before that, he founded products that now generate over $10M ARR for an EdTech firm. He currently studies at Columbia University, writes for Forbes as a member of the Business Council, and speaks about sustainability to media such as The Economist and Financial Times. As an advocate for sustainability, he is also pioneering research on peace credits.
Joash Lee
Business Studies graduate, Class of 2023
Joash Lee is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Financial Economics at Columbia University, USA.
At BA, I built the business and finance skills that now support my daily work in tax and private wealth law. Studying BS grew my curiosity in how law and business intersects, governance intersect, which inspired me to pursue law. Looking back, the path that I’ve taken broadened my perspectives and has equipped me to be a more well-rounded lawyer.
Kiefer Yoon
Business Studies graduate, Class of 2015
Kiefer graduated with a Business degree from NTU, and is now a Global Product Marketing Manager at TikTok. He drives product strategy for the global market, including the development of new catalogue solution features to shape the future roadmap of TikTok’s commercial ads.
Davis Koh
Business Studies graduate, Class of 2010
Davis is the co-founder and director of Wecofa Digital Marketing Agency, a company that provides business opportunities for SMEs in the digital space.
Lim Aik Leong
Business Studies graduate, Class of 2003
Aik Leong furthered his studies at NTU, where he majored in Marketing and Human Resource Consulting. A former brand merchandiser in Nike, he is now the Head of Football at Adidas (Greater China), where he oversees business strategy, product direction and brand storytelling.
Entry Requirements
AGGREGATE TYPE ELR2B2-B
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent) results.
| Subject | 'O' Level Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-6 |
| Additional Mathematics/Mathematics | 1-6 |
| Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-B Aggregate Type | 1-6 |
Applicants must also fulfil the aggregate computation requirements for the ELR2B2-B Aggregate Type ( English Language, 2 relevant subjects and 2 other best subjects) listed at www.np.edu.sg/docs/ELR2B2.pdf .
For students with other qualifications, please refer to the NP website for the entry requirements and admissions exercise period.