BACHELOR OF BUSINESS STUDIES (HONOURS) (DIGITAL BUSINESS) (Top-up)
This Bachelor of Business Studies programme is designed to introduce students to contemporary information systems and demonstrate how these systems are used throughout global organisations. The focus of this Degree will be on the key components of information systems – people, software, hardware, data, and communication technologies, and how these components can be integrated and managed to create competitive advantage in the current business environment. This discipline is key across all business functions and also provides students with the necessary insights the key business functional areas of management, strategy, marketing, people management and operations management.
Graduation & Degree Awarded
Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours) (Digital Business) from University College Dublin, Ireland.
The Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in Ireland.
Intakes
- April
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Career Development and Learning Opportunities
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Family Member Discount
Beyond the educational aspirations of our own Kaplan employees, we are also dedicated to supporting the academic and career goals of their loved ones. Whether the goal is to enhance skills, earn a degree or explore new career paths, eligible Kaplan employees can look forward to a family member discount.
Flexi Benefit Allowance
Eligible Kaplan employees are given a Flexible Benefit Allowance which can be used to cover medical outpatient expenses, specialist treatment, holiday expenses, gym membership, personal insurance, and more.
Health and Wellness Benefits
At Kaplan, eligible staff will have access to several benefits to support their physical health and mental well-being. Benefits include health insurance that protects our employees from the financial burden of unexpected medical expenses, complimentary health screening, mental health and wellness programmes, and more.
Leave Benefits
Kaplan offers a wide range of leave options to help our employees manage their work and life priorities. These leave benefits are a fundamental part of our commitment to nurturing the well-being of our valued employees and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Service Awards
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PSW Opportunity
- The International Students studying in certain institutions in Singapore are allowed to work part time for 16 hours per week as mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore.
- Students who have studied in the institutions mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore are allowed to apply for a Long Term Visitor Pass.
- They are allowed to look for a job during this time period.This is for 12 months.If the students get a job during this time period, the employer may sponsor for an Employment pass.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Academic Requirements
This Degree programme accepts the following qualifications, which includes:
- Polytechnic Diploma
- Kaplan Diploma
- Equivalent qualifications awarded by other Singapore-registered Private Education Institutions
- Other private and/or foreign equivalent qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
English Language Requirements
- Applicants should possess a Diploma from a local Polytechnic or a Private Education Institution where English is the sole medium of instruction; OR
- IELTS of 6.5 or equivalent; OR
- TOEFL of 600 (or 250 in the Computer-based Exam) or equivalent
- Applicants are required to meet the University’s English language requirement. Click here for more information.
Applicants admitted to the programme may be required to undertake bridging modules to fulfil the required prerequisite knowledge.
In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.
Working Experience
- If the academic requirements are not met, applicants with a minimum of 3 years of working experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. An interview will be conducted by University Admissions to determine the suitability into the programme based on the comparability between the entry requirements and the knowledge and capabilities demonstrated through the work experience.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
39894 SDG
Average Cost of Living: 10400 SDG /year
Application Fee: 523 SDG
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