Why ABM?
- Be equipped with transferable skill sets to seize opportunities in the creative arts and entertainment sectors, and the growing care economy
- Build a stellar portfolio and professional network through real-world learning and industry projects
- Choose one of three learning tracks in your final year – Professional Development, Innovation or Social Advocate New
- Gain an extra edge with NP’s signature Personalised Learning Pathway and graduate with a Diploma + Minor of your choice
About ABM
Love the idea of planning arts events or working in galleries, museums, performing arts, or heritage organisations? The Diploma in Arts Business Management (ABM) is what you are looking for! With ABM, you will cultivate an appreciation for various creative art forms – ranging from theatre and music, to dance and visual arts – and gain the business and management skills to thrive in and contribute to the growth of these sectors.
Overview of Your ABM Journey
Further Studies
The broad-based curriculum in ABM offers graduates a wide range of further studies options. Some of the local and overseas universities that our graduates have enrolled in include:
Singapore
- Nanyang Technological University
- National University of Singapore
- Singapore Management University
- Singapore University of Social Sciences
- LASALLE College of the Arts
- University of the Arts, Singapore
Australia
- Australian National University
- Monash University
- Queensland University of Technology
- University of New South Wales
- University of Sydney
United Kingdom
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- University of Glasgow
- University of Warwick
Haimuel Matthias Wong-Asri
Arts Business Management graduate, Class of 2021
The recipient of the People’s Association Undergraduate Scholarship is pursuing a degree in Economics at NTU
Crystal Lee
Arts Business Management graduate, Class of 2020
Crystal is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media at SIM-University of Stirling.
Rohini Varsha
Arts Business Management graduate, Class of 2019
Rohini is studying History at NUS.
Lyn Tay
Arts Business Management graduate, Class of 2018
Lyn was selected for the prestigious Schwarzman Scholars graduate fellowship. She is currently pursuing a fully-funded, one-year master’s degree in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
Careers
As an ABM graduate, you are professionally trained to manage the creative and heritage industries.
You can look forward to pursuing careers in these job roles:
- Artiste Manager
- Arts Manager
- Arts Marketing & Communications Executive
- Arts & Health Programme Coordinator
- Assistant Curator
- Audience Development Executive
- Education and Programmes Executive
- Events Executive
- Production Coordinator
- Project Executive
Kang Joo Soon
Arts Business Management graduate, Class of 2017
Joo Soon is currently working as a Senior Programme Executive, Performing Arts & Centre Management at ART:DIS.
Kenix Tan
Arts Business Management graduate, Class of 2020
Kenix is a Marketing & communications executive at artcommune gallery.
Tricia Chan
Arts Business Management graduate, Class of 2020
Tricia is a Senior Executive (Artiste Management) at FLY Entertainment
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.