BA

BUSINESS &
ACCOUNTANCY
Accountancy
Banking & Financial Services
Business Studies
International Business
International Logistics &
Supply Chain Management
Tourism & Resort Management
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ACCOUNTANCY

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS N85
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TOURISM & RESORT MANAGEMENT N72 you will receive a solid grounding in core business
disciplines and be groomed to be a global citizen.
 STRONG INDUSTRY TIES
NP has been appointed the Sector Co-ordinator for
Singapores Accountancy & Financial Services cluster.
Our well-respected strong links with the industry will
open doors for you to enjoy robust learning experiences
through Enhanced Internships, off-campus classes and
DEGREES AHEAD
Our BA graduates have been admitted to universities
such as National University of Singapore (NUS),
Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
Management University (SMU), Singapore Institute of
Technology (SIT), Yale-NUS College, Harvard University,

Our
project collaborations at leading organisations. Cambridge University, University of Queensland,
University of Melbourne, University of Auckland,

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Our partners include Changi Airport Group, Citibank,
DBS, Deloitte, Eu Yan Sang, EY, Inland Revenue Authority
of Singapore, Lufthansa Cargo, Marina Bay Sands, Maersk
Group, Monetary Authority of Singapore, PwC, Resorts
World Sentosa, Robert Bosch, Scanteak, Shell Eastern
Petroleum, Singapore Exchange Limited, Standard
Chartered Bank, Suntec Singapore, Wildlife Reserves
Singapore and many more.
University of London and Kings College, London.
Many of our graduates have also received prestigious
scholarships such as the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship,
Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarship, NTU
Nanyang Scholarship, NUS Global Merit Scholarship
and SMU Scholarship.

DIPLOMA PLUS PROGRAMME SKILLSFUTURE INITIATIVES

At BA, we offer the Diploma Plus Programme (DPP) to
give you a head start in your career or degree pursuits.
The DPP covers a wide range of advanced modules such
as Additional Mathematics, Economics and Quantitative
Methods & Report Writing to deepen your knowledge
and skills in specific areas. It can also help you obtain
module exemptions during your first year in university!
Enhanced Internship
You can look forward to longer and more structured
internships, as NP continues to collaborate with
industry partners to provide more effective on-the-job
training. As part of the national SkillsFuture initiative,
these programmes will deepen your competencies
and help you make informed career choices.

Advanced Diploma in Accountancy

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION In collaboration with the Singapore Accountancy
allow you to specialise in niche areas such as Accountancy, Banking & Financial Services, Business With our courses accredited by professional bodies such Commission and Workforce Singapore, NP has
Studies, International Business, International Logistics & Supply Chain Management and Tourism as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants launched an Advanced Diploma in Accountancy.
& Resort Management. The overseas learning and internship programmes will also enhance your (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants A work-study programme under the SkillsFuture
educational experience. (CIMA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England initiative, it offers an alternative pathway for
and Wales (ICAEW), and the Singapore Association of Accountancy diploma holders into the profession.
Accountancy N51 International Business N85 the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators For more details, please go to page 10.
Embark on internships with international accounting Go on yearly overseas trips or plan your own study (SAICSA), you will be well prepared for the challenges of
and auditing firms, banks and other prestigious trips through the International Business Exploration todays dynamic business environment. Find us online at www.np.edu.sg/ba
organisations. Elective options include Business & Study Trip (iBEST).
and Finance.
International Logistics &
Banking & Financial Services N53 Supply Chain Management N8O
Gain career experience at leading financial institutions Get a unique perspective of international trade and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore, business. Elective options include Dangerous Goods
Singapore Exchange, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, & Cold Chain Logistics and Projects & Events Logistics. To be eligible for our diplomas, candidates must have the following GCE O Level examination (or equivalent) results.
Citibank, DBS, OCBC, Standard Chartered Bank
and UOB. Tourism & Resort Management N72 DIPLOMAS AGGREGATE TYPE SUBJECT O LEVEL GRADE
Intern at leading attractions and other companies
Business Studies N45 in the hospitality, leisure & lifestyle, MICE (Meetings, N51 Accountancy ELR2B2-B English Language 1-6
One diploma, eight specialisations. Pick one of these Incentives, Conventions & Exhibitions) and travel N53 Banking & Financial Services Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) 1-6
wide ranging specialisations that matches your career industries. N45 Business Studies Any three other subjects 1-6
aspiration: N85 International Business
Entrepreneurship N80 International Logistics & You must also have sat for a Humanities subject or
Finance Supply Chain Management Art / Music or Principles of Accounts or a relevant
Human Capital Management N72 Tourism & Resort Management OSIE / Applied Subject and fulfil the aggregate
International Business computation requirements.
Marketing
Marketing Communication
Psychology
Service Design & Management
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 My six-month overseas internship in the accounting department
of a multinational corporation in Shanghai prepared me for my
first job at PricewaterhouseCoopers, a Big Four international
accounting firm. Im currently working with clients from small-
medium enterprises and large global corporations while pursuing

OUR GRADUATES an ACCA professional qualification at the same time.

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La Weiya
WITH THAT SOMETHING Diploma in Accountancy, Class of 2011
Weiya is currently a Corporate Support Services senior
consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers Singapore.

My internship with Bank of America Merrill Lynch was the

highlight of my studies in NP. I saw the trade life-cycle come
to life and this experience affirmed my decision to be an
investment banker in future.

Ng Hui Min
Diploma in Banking & Financial Services, Class of 2015
Hui Min received the Nanyang Scholarship and is pursuing
a Business degree at NTU.

My internship
stint humbled me a lot. I was reporting to a few
superiors, each with different management styles.
The experience taught me what true leadership is For my final semester, I went on a five-month internship to Ho Chi
about. I feel blessed to have been given so many Minh City, Vietnam, where all the skills I learnt in school were put
opportunities in NP that I might not have gotten to the test. I had the chance to network with directors of various
elsewhere. companies, meet clients and manage company databases. I believe
that this experience has prepared me for further studies.
Bryan Lim
Diploma in Business Studies, Tiffany Chua
Class of 2016 Diploma in International Business, Class of 2014
Bryan emerged the top student of NP, receiving both Tiffany is currently pursuing a Social Science degree at SMU.
the Ngee Ann Kongsi Gold Medal and Lien Ying Chow
Gold Medal. He also won the Lee Hsien Loong Award
for Outstanding All-Rounder Student. He will be
pursuing a Degree in Law with Honours at NUS.

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OUR GRADUATES
XTRA
WITH THAT SOMETHING
I was excited
to study modules like International
Marketing and International Economics &
Finance because they equipped me with
useful knowledge that can be applied in
the real world.
Rosamund Lim
Diploma in International Business,
Class of 2015
Rosamund topped her cohort and
was awarded the Lien Ying Chow Gold
Medal. She also received the Ngee Ann
Polytechnic Outstanding Achievement
Award, a premier award for all-round
excellence. Rosamund is also a recipient
of the NUS Kent Ridge Undergrad (Merit)
Scholarship and is pursuing her degree at
NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
I represented NP in a competition organised by the Singapore
Hotel Association and Singapore Tourism Board. My team
worked with the General Manager of Hotel Jen Singapore on a
project to help the hotel cope with the shortage of manpower.
We eventually came in second in the competition!
Darren Yeo
Diploma in Tourism & Resort Management, Class of 2015
Darren will pursue a Bachelor of Arts in NUS after
National Service.
The Diploma in Business Studies has provided me with a
holistic learning experience. I learnt more than just theories
and concepts, and I even had the opportunity to sharpen my
communication skills and work with real clients on projects.
Koh Kai Xin
Diploma in Business Studies, Class of 2013
Kai Xin is the co-founder of HighSpark, a boutique design
studio that provides presentation design services for a range
of local and multinational corporations.
BAs rigorous curriculum gave me a strong technical foundation
in accounting while the project work and other co-curricular
activities refined my interpersonal skills. These skill sets have
prepared me well for university and my career. Most importantly,
the friendly lecturers have a played a part in making my learning
journey with BA an enjoyable one.
Jacqueline Wei
Diploma in Accountancy, Class of 2010
Jacqueline graduated from NTU with a degree in Accountancy
(First Class Honours) in 2013 and is now a senior investigation
officer at the Commercial Affairs Department.
NP provided me with opportunities to grow and shaped who
I am today. I was given opportunities to discover myself and
develop my leadership skills. NP not only taught me to pursue
academic excellence, but also to strive towards excellence in
everything I do.
Lim Li Xuan Perl
Diploma in International Supply Chain Management
(now renamed as International Logistics & Supply Chain
Management), Class of 2014
Perl is currently studying at Singapore Management University.
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 N51 WHAT THE
COURSE IS ABOUT

As the backbone
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

YEAR 1
--
--
Business Communication 1
Business Law
DIPLOMA IN of every business, --
--
Business Management
Business Statistics
ACCOUNTANCY accounting plays a key role in decision-making --
--
Career & Professional Preparation
Decision Support Applications
processes and is more than just crunching numbers.
That is what the Diploma in Accountancy (ACC) -- Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
hopes to impart. Besides modules on financial -- Information Design in Business
and managerial accounting, taxation, computing -- Introduction to Financial Accounting
and communication skills, you will also learn how -- Macroeconomics
to strengthen internal controls, analyse financial -- Microeconomics
Gain career experience through our six-month Enhanced Internships performance and bring value to businesses in -- Taxation 1
terms of strategy and governance. -- Innovation Toolkit^
Be equipped with industry-relevant accounting software skills
-- Sports & Wellness^
Enjoy accreditation and exemptions from professional bodies and universities
Industry-relevant Curriculum
Pursue alternative pathway to be a Chartered Accountant of Singapore with our new Gain exposure to accounting software widely used in
Advanced Diploma in Accountancy the industry such as MYOB and SAP and get hands-on
YEAR 2
learning through a six-month Enhanced Internship
-- Auditing 1
programme with established local and overseas
-- Business Communication 2
organisations. Our esteemed industry partners
-- Company Law & Secretarial Practice
include the Big Four international accounting
-- Cost Accounting
firms such as PwC, Deloitte, EY and KPMG, as well as
-- Finance of International Trade
local accounting firms and banks like RSM, Citibank
-- Financial Analytics & Applications
and Standard Chartered Bank. Under the Enhanced
-- Financial Management
Internship programme, you will gain valuable work
-- Intermediate Financial Accounting
experience with clear learning outcomes as well as
-- Regulatory Framework of Accounting
industry mentorship.
-- Taxation 2
-- Cultural Quotient at Work^
Recognised & Accredited
-- Exploring Contemporary Issues^
As an ACC graduate, you will enjoy accreditation and
-- Any two IS electives^
module exemptions on selected modules from many
universities and professional bodies. You can look
forward to completing your degree or professional
examinations ahead of your peers.

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YEAR 3
-- Advanced Financial Accounting FURTHER STUDIES
-- Auditing 2
The ACC diploma is recognised by all local universities
-- Business Communication 3
and many overseas universities. Many universities in
-- International Business OR
Australia and the United Kingdom grant up to one years
International Business Study Mission
exemption, which means you can complete your degree
-- Managerial Accounting
programme faster.
--
--
World Issues: A Singapore Perspective^
Any one IS elective^
You will also enjoy module exemptions for courses and
DIPLOMA IN
PATHWAY 1
examinations offered by the Association of Chartered BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES
Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of
-- Six-month Internship
Management Accountants (CIMA), the Institute of
Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW),
PATHWAY 2 and the Singapore Association of the Institute of
Choose one of the following elective options*: Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (SAICSA).
Finance
Financial Markets & Services In collaboration with the Singapore Accountancy Go on a six-month Enhanced Internship to sharpen your knowledge and skills
Financial Planning Commission and Workforce Singapore, NP has launched
International Economics & Finance Get real-world exposure through job shadowing programmes in financial institutions
an Advanced Diploma in Accountancy. An 18-month
Investments work-study programme under the SkillsFuture initiative,
Enjoy accreditation and exemptions from professional bodies and universities
Treasury it offers an alternative pathway for Accountancy diploma
holders into the profession, without having to obtain
Business degree qualifications.
Enterprise Creation & Development
Human Capital Management Alternative Pathway to be a Chartered Accountant
International Purchasing in Singapore:
Principles of Marketing
Service Operations Management

Diploma in Accountancy
* All elective options are subject to availability.

^ Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) modules are taken on top of Advanced Diploma in Accountancy
core discipline modules and account for up to 18 hours of
the course curriculum. They comprise prescribed modules
in areas such as communication, innovation and cultural Singapore Qualification Programme
intelligence as well as elective modules in the categories of
arts & humanities, business, design and science & technology.
Chartered Accountant in Singapore

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
CAREER For information on the entry requirements for this
Besides job opportunities in the Big Four international course, turn to Page 3.
accounting firms, you can also develop your career in
financial accounting, auditing, taxation, managerial
accounting, corporate secretarial practice, banking
and financial services.
CONTACT US
For the most up-to-date information on NPs
Diploma in Accountancy, log on to
www.np.edu.sg/acc

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DIPLOMA IN BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES
WHAT THE
COURSE IS ABOUT
The global
financial industry
is undergoing radical changes, with major events such
as Brexit and the emergence of financial technology
(or FINTECH). Be among the first to gain deep insight
into this new wave of banking with our Diploma
in Banking & Financial Services (BFS)! The course
provides you with a broad-based knowledge of
financial accounting, banking and financial services,
economics and risk management. You will gain an
understanding of how financial institutions operate
and how banking and financial principles are applied
in the real world.
Strong Industry Partnerships
As the Sector Co-ordinator of Singapores Accountancy
& Financial Services cluster, we have established
very strong links with industry partners to provide
you with more robust learning experiences, industry
networking and mentorship. This will give you a head
start in your future career in this industry. Embark on
an exciting learning journey with prestigious local and
foreign banks to enhance your exposure and augment
your knowledge. Our industry partners include
the Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citibank, DBS,
Monetary Authority of Singapore, OCBC, Singapore
Exchange Limited, Standard Chartered Bank and UOB.
Recognised & Accredited
As a BFS graduate, you will enjoy accreditation and
module exemptions from local and foreign universities
as well as professional bodies.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN CAREER
As a BFS graduate, you can find good career
opportunities in fields such as credit and marketing,
YEAR 1 corporate finance, financial planning, investment and
-- Business Communication 1 wealth management, trade finance, treasury, risk
-- Business Law management, as well as settlements and operations
-- Business Management management.
-- Business Statistics
-- Career & Professional Preparation
-- Customer Service Excellence
-- Decision Support Applications
-- Financial Markets & Services FURTHER STUDIES
-- Information Design in Business The BFS diploma is recognised by all local universities
-- Macroeconomics and many overseas universities. Many universities in
-- Microeconomics Australia and the United Kingdom grant at least one
-- Principles of Accounting years exemption, which means you can complete
-- Innovation Toolkit^ your degree programme faster.
-- Sports & Wellness^
Professional bodies like the Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute
of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Institute of
YEAR 2
Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW),
-- Business Communication 2
the Institute of Banking & Finance (IBF) and the
-- Consumer Banking
Singapore College of Insurance (SCI) also recognise
-- Corporate Finance & Advisory Services
our diploma. For industry-linked certification, you will
-- Credit Management
be exempted from one module of the Capital Markets
-- Finance of International Trade
and Financial Advisory Services (CMFAS) examinations.
-- Financial Management
-- Financial Planning
-- Financial Regulations & Practices
-- Investments
-- Treasury ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
-- Cultural Quotient at Work^
-- Exploring Contemporary Issues^
Having a mentor For information on the entry requirements for this
with vast experience has given us a deeper course, turn to Page 3.
-- Any two IS electives^
exposure to the financial world and beyond.
I had the opportunity to learn more about
Barclays' training strategies for their HR
YEAR 3 personnel. My mentor also helped with my CONTACT US
-- Business Communication 3 internship queries and provided in-depth For the most up-to-date information on NPs
-- Marketing of Financial Services explanations on industry terms and norms. Diploma in Banking & Financial Services,
-- Risk Management log on to www.np.edu.sg/bfs
-- Settlements & Operations Management Dylan Thi Ha Thet Thin
-- Wealth Management Final-year BFS student (centre)
-- World Issues: A Singapore Perspective^ His mentor, Mr Lim Fang Chien (right),
Director of Human Resources at Barclays.
-- Any one IS elective^
-- Six-month Internship
^ Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) modules are taken on top of
core discipline modules and account for up to 18 hours of
the course curriculum. They comprise prescribed modules
in areas such as communication, innovation and cultural
intelligence as well as elective modules in the categories of
arts & humanities, business, design and science & technology.
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DIPLOMA IN
BUSINESS STUDIES
One diploma, eight specialisation options:
ENTREPRENEURSHIP | FINANCE | HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT |
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS | MARKETING | MARKETING COMMUNICATION |
PSYCHOLOGY | SERVICE DESIGN & MANAGEMENT
Multiple pathways that offer different specialisation combinations
Learn from the best through local and overseas internships
WHAT THE
COURSE IS ABOUT
Want to be
an entrepreneur or a business-savvy professional in
our global economy? The Diploma in Business Studies
(BS) will equip you with the skills and knowledge
covering all aspects of a business operation.
Depending on your interests, you can choose to
specialise in one of these areas: Entrepreneurship,
Finance, Human Capital Management, International
Business, Marketing, Marketing Communication,
Psychology and Service Design & Management.
Start with a Firm Foundation
You will gain solid grounding in the core fundamentals
of business management. The sound business
knowledge and skills you pick up will come in handy
in a variety of careers. Plus, many local and overseas
universities recognise our curriculum and offer our
My six-month
internship at DBS was definitely one of the
graduates module exemptions.
main highlights throughout my journey in
Business Studies. The professional skills,
Learn from the Best
experience and knowledge gathered will
One of the hallmarks of an NP education is industry
be valuable for my future endeavours,
training which offers you an insight into real business
especially when choosing a career path
environments and challenges. You will get to learn
or pursuing further studies.
from the industrys crme de la crme through
local and overseas internships as well as project
collaborations. Our partners include Angsana Hotels &
Theresia Frany
BS graduate, Class of 2016
Resorts, DBS, Frasers Centrepoint, Eu Yan Sang, OCBC,
Resorts World Sentosa, Robert Bosch, Scanteak and
Shell Eastern Petroleum.
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
YEAR 1
-- Business Communication 1
-- Business Law
-- Business Management
-- Business Statistics
-- Career & Professional Preparation
-- Customer Service Excellence
-- Decision Support Applications
-- Information Design in Business
-- Macroeconomics
-- Microeconomics
-- Organisational Behaviour
-- Principles of Accounting
-- Innovation Toolkit^
-- Sports & Wellness^
YEAR 2
-- Accounting Applications & Analysis
-- Business Analytics
-- Business Communication 2
-- Cost & Managerial Accounting
-- Enterprise Creation & Development
-- Financial Management
-- Human Capital Management
-- International Economics & Finance OR
Finance of International Trade
-- Principles of Marketing
-- Service Operations Management
-- Cultural Quotient at Work^
-- Exploring Contemporary Issues^
-- Any two IS electives^
YEAR 3
-- Business Communication 3 BS students at Ocean Park Hong
-- International Business OR Kong. You too can look forward
International Business Study Mission to exciting overseas study trips.
-- World Issues: A Singapore Perspective^
-- Any one IS elective^
PATHWAY 1
Choose any one of the four specialisation options: OUR EIGHT SPECIALISATION OPTIONS
Entrepreneurship
Human Capital Management
Marketing 1. Entrepreneurship 5. Marketing
Marketing Communication Business Opportunities & Franchising Brand & Marketing Management
Business Planning Business Planning & Control
PATHWAY 2 Entrepreneurship in Practice Buyer Behaviour
Complete the core modules of one specialisation Family Business Management Marketing Communication
option* in one semester followed by a six-month Finance for Entrepreneurial Venture Marketing Research
internship in another. Innovation & Product Development Retail Management
One elective Sales Management
PATHWAY 3
Take the core modules of two specialisation options*. 2. Finance 6. Marketing Communication
Credit Management Advertising
Financial Markets & Services Brand & Marketing Management
Investments Buyer Behaviour
Treasury Marketing Communication in Practice
* All specialisation options are subject to availability. Marketing Research
3. Human Capital Management Media in Society
^ Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) modules are taken on top of Employee & Industrial Relations Public Relations
core discipline modules and account for up to 18 hours of Visual Communication
Global Talent & Mobility
the course curriculum. They comprise prescribed modules
Human Capital in Action
in areas such as communication, innovation and cultural
intelligence as well as elective modules in the categories of Learning & Development 7. Psychology
arts & humanities, business, design and science & technology. People Analytics & Systems Consumer Psychology
Strategic Human Capital Management Foundations of Business Psychology
Total Rewards Management Psychology for Managing People
Social Psychology
4. International Business
Cross Cultural Perspectives 8. Service Design & Management
Global Supply Chain Management Service Innovation & Design
International Economics & Finance OR Service Leadership
Finance of International Trade Service Marketing
International Purchasing Service Psychology
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GET REAL!
Theres no better way to learn than through real
world experience. Thats why our array of flagship
programmes gives you the chance to market
actual products and services.
Under the Realistic, Experiential & Applied
Learning (REAL) programme, you will plan and
implement marketing strategies. You can also
work with organisations to provide human
resource consultancy services and execute
HR programmes through Thumbs UP! (Training
Human Resources for Better Skills a Unique
Programme). Alternatively, set up businesses and
carry out projects under the Experiential Training
for Entrepreneurship Development (EXTEND)
programme.
Apart from
learning skills
to run a business, I also learnt how to spearhead
marketing efforts for my ventures, such as the
use of social media like Facebook and Instagram
to reach out to my customers. Thanks, BA!
BS graduate Hong Wei Ting
has the EXTEND programme to thank for giving
her a head start in business. The 24-year-old
entrepreneur co-founded To-Gather Caf,
and recently started another new F&B
concept Souperstar.
CAREER
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
finance, banking, marketing, retailing, marketing
communication and human capital management.
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Whats more, your specialisation will give you the
DIPLOMA IN
added advantage when it comes to jobs in business INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
development, corporate ventures, corporate
investments, finance, marketing research, advertising
as well as rewards management, talent acquisition
and organisational development.
Opportunity to travel every year to different parts of the world
FURTHER STUDIES Be mentored by business practitioners
The BS diploma is recognised by all local universities and
many overseas universities, with many of them granting
module exemptions. In fact, our graduates enjoy at least
one years exemption at many universities in Australia
and the United Kingdom.
Professional bodies such as the Institute of Chartered
Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA), the Chartered
Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the
Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants
(ACCA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in
England and Wales (ICAEW) also grant BS graduates
exemptions in professional examinations.
Business Studies diploma graduates may also advance to
embark on the SkillsFuture Earn and Learn programme,
a work-study programme to gain a head start in careers
related to their discipline of specialisation.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For information on the entry requirements for this
course, turn to Page 3.
CONTACT US
For the most up-to-date information on NPs
Diploma in Business Studies, log on to
www.np.edu.sg/bs
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WHAT THE
COURSE IS ABOUT
Doing business
across borders
and cultures can be a complex affair. The Diploma
in International Business (IBZ) provides you with an
understanding of global affairs and equips you with
key business competencies in areas such as human
capital management, marketing communication and
entrepreneurship. You will also get the opportunity to
travel every year for learning trips or even propose an
overseas study trip to a destination of your choice.
International Network
Our programme is strongly endorsed by the Singapore
Business Federation. Through our industry partners,
you will be able to build an international network of
contacts and gain strong industry experience while
studying in NP.
Shanghai Overseas Centre
Our unique overseas centre helps to facilitate student
learning programmes in China. Located at a prime
business address in Shanghai, here you will get to
attend talks and network with experienced business
practitioners.
GAIN EXPOSURE
THROUGH YEARLY OVERSEAS TRIPS
YEAR 1
LEARNING JOURNEY
ASEAN Countries
Go on learning journeys in the ASEAN region. You
will gain cross-cultural perspectives and a better
understanding of different business environments.
YEAR 2
STUDY TRIP
Regional Countries
Venture further to countries such as China and Japan.
You will also be able to attend talks and network with
The most international business practitioners.
memorable time
in IBZ was my iBEST trip to San Francisco,
which my classmates and I planned from
scratch. Never would I have imagined myself
YEAR 3
visiting companies like Facebook and Google!
The experiences I had gave me insights into
businesses in a global context and a clearer
INTERNSHIP
idea of what I can pursue in university.
Worldwide
Ashruff Bin Muhammed Ibrahim Embark on an overseas internship of up to six months
Final-year IBZ student at global commercial hubs such as Beijing, Hong Kong,
Seoul, Sydney, Melbourne, and even those in the
European Union and the United States!
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPLORATION & STUDY TRIP (iBEST)
You could also propose a study trip to any part of the world. This option is available to all Year 3 students.
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

YEAR 1
--
--
Accounting & Finance
Business Communication 1
CAREER
Embark on a career in business development, sales
and marketing, human resource management,
operations and logistics or become a global
entrepreneur. You can also land jobs in the financial
services and trading sectors as well as in the fields of
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Business Law
Business Management
property development, education, tourism, hospitality,
finance and healthcare.
DIPLOMA IN
-- Business Statistics INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS &
--
--
Career & Professional Preparation
Decision Support Applications SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
--
--
Information Design in Business
International Business Environment
FURTHER STUDIES
-- Macroeconomics IBZ is recognised by all local universities and many
-- Microeconomics overseas universities, with many of them granting
-- Regional & World Affairs module exemptions. In fact, you can enjoy at least one
-- Innovation Toolkit^ years exemption at many universities in Australia and
-- Sports & Wellness^ the United Kingdom. Six-month internship at top logistics and supply chain companies
Choice of two elective options: Dangerous Goods & Cold Chain Logistics and Projects
Upon graduation, students can also embark on the
& Events Logistics
SkillsFuture Earn and Learn Programme (ELP) which is a
YEAR 2 work-study programme designed to give fresh graduates
-- Business Communication 2 from polytechnics a head start in careers related to their
-- Cost & Managerial Accounting discipline of study.
-- Cross Cultural Perspectives
-- Enterprise Creation & Development
-- Global Supply Chain Management
-- International Human Capital Management
-- International Marketing ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
-- International Purchasing For information on the entry requirements for this
-- International Trade & Practices course, turn to Page 3.
-- Service Operations Management
-- Exploring Contemporary Issues^
-- Any two IS electives^

CONTACT US
For the most up-to-date information on NPs
YEAR 3 Diploma in International Business, log on to
-- Business Communication 3 www.np.edu.sg/ibz
-- Business Electives*
-- International Business Research
-- International Economics & Finance
-- World Issues: A Singapore Perspective^
-- Any one IS elective^
-- Six-month Internship

* All elective options are subject to availability.

^ Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) modules are taken on top of

core discipline modules and account for up to 18 hours of
the course curriculum. They comprise prescribed modules
in areas such as communication, innovation and cultural
intelligence as well as elective modules in the categories of
arts & humanities, business, design and science & technology.

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DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
WHAT THE WHAT YOU WILL LEARN CAREER
COURSE IS ABOUT With Singapore as a global logistics hub and supply
chain nerve centre, job prospects are bright for you.
YEAR 1 Join the aviation, maritime and MICE (Meetings,

How are goods

and services delivered fast, safe and smooth across
borders and from point of origin to final destination?
Do you know how online shopping is changing the
logistics and supply chain industry? The Diploma in
International Logistics & Supply Chain Management
(ILSCM) will equip you with skills and knowledge to
answer these questions.
A Robust Education
You will receive a solid foundation in international
logistics and supply chain management with modules
such as maritime and aviation management,
warehousing, distribution, transportation and many
more. Next, modules on economics, accounting,
finance, purchasing and marketing will provide you
with a robust business education. These add up to
a broad-based and comprehensive curriculum.
Two Exciting Elective Options
In your third year, you will be given the choice of
two exciting elective options: Dangerous Goods &
Cold Chain Logistics or Projects & Events Logistics.
These specialised modules will cover topics including
dangerous goods and cold chain management,
pharmaceutical logistics, project management,
and art and wine logistics.
-- Accounting & Finance Incentives, Conventions & Exhibitions) industries, in
-- Business Communication 1 jobs such as purchasing officer, inventory controller,
-- Business Management freight forwarding specialist, transportation analyst,
-- Business Statistics air cargo specialist, line management analyst or ship
-- Career & Professional Preparation capacity planner.
-- Decision Support Applications
-- Distribution & Transportation Management
-- Enterprise Information Systems
-- Introduction to Logistics & Supply Chain
-- Macroeconomics FURTHER STUDIES
-- Microeconomics As an ILSCM graduate, you can pursue degrees in
-- Marketing Fundamentals logistics and supply chain management as well as
-- Innovation Toolkit^ other business degree courses at all local and overseas
-- Sports & Wellness^ universities such as RMIT University, Curtin University,
Northumbria University, University of Huddersfield and
many more.
YEAR 2 Fresh graduates are also able to develop their fullest
-- Aviation Management
potential through a 12-- to 18-- month work-study Earn
-- Business Communication 2
and Learn Programme (ELP) in their related discipline.
-- International Trade & Practices
Under the ELP, graduates will enjoy institutional-based
-- International Purchasing
and structured on-the-job training as well as mentorship
-- Inventory Management
at their workplace.
-- Maritime Management
-- Manufacturing Resource Planning
-- Productivity & Performance
-- Supply Chain Management
-- Warehousing Management ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
-- Cultural Quotient at Work^
For information on the entry requirements for this
-- Exploring Contemporary Issues^

My internship
course, turn to Page 3.
Top-notch Internships & Overseas Programmes -- Any two IS electives^
You can look forward to a six-month enhanced
internship at top logistics and supply chain companies
such as Maersk Singapore, Lufthansa Cargo, DHL,
YEAR 3
experience
PSA, ST Logistics, CWT and Yang Kee Logistics in your was challenging and fulfilling. I was attached to CONTACT US
final year. You can also choose to go on a three-week -- Business Communication 3 exports control, so the knowledge I learnt from For the most up-to-date information on NPs
Overseas Immersion Programme during your study. -- Risk Management International Trade & Practices and Maritime Diploma in International Logistics & Supply Chain
-- World Issues: A Singapore Perspective^ Management modules were especially useful. Management, log on to www.np.edu.sg/ilscm
-- Any one IS elective^
-- Six-month Internship Sendra Ng
Final-year ILSCM student
Choose one of the following elective options*: Sendra has completed a six-month internship
at Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd, Singapore.
Dangerous Goods & Cold Chain Logistics
-- Cold Chain Management
* All elective options are subject to availability. -- Dangerous Goods Management
-- Pharmaceutical Logistics
^ Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) modules are taken on top of
core discipline modules and account for up to 18 hours of Projects & Events Logistics
the course curriculum. They comprise prescribed modules
-- Art & Wine Logistics
in areas such as communication, innovation and cultural
intelligence as well as elective modules in the categories of -- Project Management
arts & humanities, business, design and science & technology. -- Projects & Events Logistics

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COURSE IS ABOUT

Cosy ambience,
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

YEAR 1
--
--
Business Communication 1
Business Management
DIPLOMA IN stylish dcor,
--
--
Business Statistics
Career & Professional Preparation
TOURISM & RESORT MANAGEMENT
gracious service
-- Decision Support Applications
-- Fundamentals of MICE Management
these memories sum up an unforgettable hotel stay for -- Hospitality Operations Management
tourists. Together with the vibrant spread of events and -- Introduction to Tourism & Resort Management
festivals, and glitzy integrated resorts, our world-class -- Leisure & Lifestyle Management
hotels make Singapore the choice destination for many -- Macroeconomics
tourists coming to Asia. Play your part in creating unique -- Microeconomics
A versatile course that prepares you for diverse sectors like hospitality, leisure & lifestyle, tourism experiences when you join our Diploma in -- Service Experience Management in Tourism
Tourism & Resort Management (TRM). -- Innovation Toolkit^
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Exhibitions) and travel
-- Sports & Wellness^
Special curriculum includes out-of-classroom learning such as wine & cheese
The course prepares you for a career in key sectors
appreciation workshops
of the tourism industry such as attractions, food and
Opportunities to pursue SkillsFuture Earn and Learn Programme for the Hotel Operations beverage, hospitality, tourism-related retail and travel. YEAR 2
and Management Sector upon graduation You will also learn about managing mega events under -- Accounting & Finance
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Exhibitions), -- Business Communication 2
and business aspects of the leisure and lifestyle industry. -- Conventions & Events Management
-- Enterprise Creation & Development
Round off your industry knowledge with hands-on -- Food & Beverage Management
learning sessions and internships that offer you even -- Hospitality Business Management
wider career choices upon graduation. -- Tourism Law
-- Tourism Research
Not your typical classroom -- Tourism & Resort Marketing
Luxury cruise liners, theme parks and five-star resorts -- Cultural Quotient at Work^
these are just some of the classrooms you get to -- Exploring Contemporary Issues^
learn in. Opportunities to be part of special events, -- Any two IS electives^
such as F1 race, further enhance your overall learning
experience.

Special curriculum
YEAR 3
-- Business Communication 3
As a TRM student, you get acquainted with the
-- Destination Management
finer points of wining and dining, arts and culture,
-- Industry Project in Tourism
and personal grooming with lifestyle appreciation
-- Operations Management in Tourism
workshops. The course also provides a strong business
-- Strategic Travel Management
foundation with a global and entrepreneurial focus.
-- World Issues: A Singapore Perspective^
To complete your learning journey in TRM, students
-- Any one IS elective^
work on mini-consultancy projects with industry
-- Six-month Internship
partners, for an authentic understanding into the
tourism industry.
^ Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) modules are taken on top of
core discipline modules and account for up to 18 hours of
the course curriculum. They comprise prescribed modules
in areas such as communication, innovation and cultural
intelligence as well as elective modules in the categories of
arts & humanities, business, design and science & technology.

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DIPLOMA IN TOURISM & RESORT MANAGEMENT
 CAREER
As Singapore develops into a global tourism
destination, the demand for well-trained tourism
professionals will continue to increase. TRM graduates
can find many job openings in the attractions, food
and beverage, hospitality, MICE, travel, and other
tourism-related sectors. You could hold a management
position in sales and marketing, operations,
consultancy or customer service.

FURTHER STUDIES
As a TRM graduate, you can pursue a wide range of
degree courses at all local universities and several
overseas universities. Some institutions may grant
exemption. They include Australian universities such
as Southern Cross University, University of Queensland,
University of Southern Queensland and University of
Nevada, Las Vegas.

Or you can join the SkillsFuture Earn and Learn

Programme (ELP) for the Hotel Operations &
Management sector to get a head start in your career.
A work-study programme, the ELP aims to boost the
hotel sectors talent by nurturing industry professionals
with work-ready skillsets. Under the ELP, you will be
matched with a company, undergo structured on-
the-job training, and receive an industry-recognised
certification.

Through TRM,
I have gained hands-on experience and a deeper ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
understanding of the whole spectrum of the
tourism industry, from MICE to Hotels, Travel, For information on the entry requirements for this
Airlines and F&B. I am trained to embrace course, turn to Page 3.
multiple perspectives when solving problems
and be an effective team player.

Koh Liang Lin CONTACT US

TRM graduate, Class of 2016 For the most up-to-date information on NPs
Liang Lin is the TRM Gold Medallist for his Diploma in Tourism & Resort Management,
cohort, and will pursue a Bachelor of Business log on to www.np.edu.sg/trm
Management at SMU after National Service.

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