Introduction

The Advanced Diploma in Business Management aims to provide students with a solid foundation and analytical problem-solving approach in different aspects of business management. The course will cover Applied Financial Management in Services, Consumer Behaviour and Research, Management Information Systems and Management Accounting. It helps students acquire knowledge and skills up to professional level strengthening their understanding of business across any sector or industry, nurturing and providing various opportunities to sharpen their creative thinking, problem-solving techniques, and other generic skills. 

Programme Specification & Synopsis

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Mode of Delivery and Teaching Methods:

• Courses are delivered through face-to-face classroom instruction, incorporating lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, and project-based learning. Blended learning will only be adopted under exceptional circumstances, such as public health or other unforeseen situations, where face-to-face delivery is not feasible.
• Detailed information on the manner in which each course is taught is provided in GSTM’s Course Specification and is communicated to students during orientation and at the commencement of the course. Relevant information is also available on GSTM’s website.

Eligibility

• Completion of GSTM Specialist Diploma in Business Management, Specialist Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management or Specialist Diploma in Event Management or equivalent; OR
• Polytechnic Diploma in a relevant field (e.g. Diploma in Accounting/ Business/ Management/ Hospitality); OR
• Other recognised PEI qualification in a related discipline that is assessed to be comparable in standard to a GSTM Specialist Diploma (EDP-Year 1 equivalent). For such EDP-Year 1 equivalence, the minimum entry requirement consists of GCE A-level qualifications or a recognised PEI Diploma pathway; OR
• Matured student:  At least 30 years old with at least 8 years of relevant working experiences will be considered.

English Language Requirement: 

• A pass in English at GCE' O' Level or IELTS 5.5 and or equivalent; OR 
• Completed a prior Diploma or equivalent where the medium of instruction is English

Fee

Full Time

• Application Fees (Non-refundable):  $218
• Course Fees: $8720
• Material Fees: $218
• Fee Protection Scheme (FPS): Charges borne by GSTM

Part Time 

• Application Fees (Non-refundable): $109
  
• Course Fees: $7085 (2 Installment) OR $7793.50 (10 Installment) 
• Material Fees: $218
• Fee Protection Scheme (FPS): Charges borne by GSTM

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Administrative Fee [Applicable to International Students] 

• Medical Insurance:  $109
• International Student Administrative Fees: $218
• Administrative Fees for Student Pass Application: $87.20
• ICA Application Processing Fees: $45
• ICA Issuance Student Pass Application Fees: $60 or $90 as stated in the In-Principle Approval letter from ICA

 
 
NOTE:  All fees are inclusive of 9% GST

** INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: 

• When applying through our international representatives (e.g. Recruitment Agents), students should NOT make ANY COURSE FEES, ADMIN FEES, APPLICATIONS FEES, or otherwise to the AGENTS.
• ALL FEES should be paid directly to the GSTM’s bank account.
• For more information, please email at info@gstm.edu.sg

Duration

  

• Full Time: 8 months Institutional Learning  + 6 months Industry Attachment (IA) 

• Part Time: 10 months Institutional Learning + 6 months Industry Attachment (IA) 

Class Mode

Full Time: 

• Weekday  -  9.00 am to 12.00 noon OR 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm OR 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm

Part Time:

• Evening Weekday -  7.00 pm to 10.00 pm  OR 
  
• Weekend -  9:00 am to 12:00 pm / 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm / 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  

Assessment Method

   
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Course Commencement Date and End date

Courses are offered with multiple intakes throughout the year. Commencement dates are scheduled regularly and made available prior to enrolment.

The course duration and expected end date are specified in the course information and confirmed upon enrolment.
 

Full Time and Part Time:

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Academic Pathway

Graduate who wish to further their studies in this field may apply for  relevant programme/course offered by other institutions or universities.  Admission is subjected to these institutions or universities entry requirement the point of application. 

Employability

 Graduate of this Advanced Diploma may progress to a higher-level qualification in the field of Business Management.  The graduates also may pursue a career in the any of the organisations in Singapore and overseas. E.g. Book Keeping, Accounting and Auditing Clerks,  Sales Associate, Customer Services Associate, Marketing Assistant,  Events Planner, Administrative Assistant, HR Assistant, Management  Assistant, etc.