Higher Diploma in Business Management (General Business Studies)
Introduction
This programme provides an ideal study path for student to learn the workings of the world of business world. It will allow the development of the skills and attributes through the learning of what makes a business organisation works and function include communication, information literacy, critical thinking, teamwork, ethics, and social responsibility. Students completing this programme will hold a qualification that will enhance their career development in the field in which they are interested. The aims of the programme:
- Develop skills in design thinking and problem solving.
- Examine and assess the importance of innovation and its related technological management.
- Gain exposure to “real life” business situations and develop a clear understanding of the issues in business world.
- Gain an overview of the patterns and the practices of various business organisations worldwide and in the Asia region.
- Develop skills in experiential, interactive and integrative learning.
Course Structure and Synopsis
This programme provides an ideal study path for student to learn the workings of the world of business world. It will allow the development of the skills and attributes through the learning of what makes a business organisation works and function include communication, information literacy, critical thinking, teamwork, ethics and social responsibility. The modules secure a solid base for students in the specialized areas identified and make them attractive in terms of competitive recruitment.
Main career options:
Administrative Executives, Operations Executives, Executive Secretaries, Corporate Support Executives, Human Resources Executives, Marketing Executives, Finance Support Executives and Customer Service Executives.
Core Modules

Specialisation Modules

| Class Duration: | 16 months |
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| Class hours: | Mondays to Fridays (Exclusive Public Holidays); Morning session: 9.00 am to 12.00 pm; Afternoon session: 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Once enrolled, students will receive a timetable and are expected to follow it.* |
| Teacher-Student ratio: | 1:41 |
| Admission Requirements: | Minimum age: 16 year old Local Applicants
International Applicants
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| *Note: Non-native speakers of English will be given Hanbridge Institute’s Test of English Proficiency (TELP). Those who do not meet the required English standard will need to enrol into Hanbridge Institute’s Certificate in Standard English Course. | |
| Graduation Requirements: | Students must complete all modules with 50% passing grade to be awarded with certificate and transcript. A student who withdraws after 12 months with completion of 8 modules will only be provided the transcript but not the certificate. |
Course Fees
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