Course Introduction
The Diploma in Business Management (Marketing) programme consists of 8 modules and may be completed in 8 months. It aims to provide students with a well-rounded discourse of business in general, and in the field of marketing. This specialisation complements the 6 core modules with the Data Analytics and Decision Science, and Principles of Consumer Behaviour modules, and extends the discussion of business in general to the realms of the marketing concept to understand, know and deliver the needs and wants of customers.
Curriculum Overview
INTAKES
There are 3 intakes per year.
Commencement
- April
- August
- December
Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedule.
Minimum Class Size
- Minimum class size: 20 students
Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, subject to resource availability. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified at least 1 week before the programme commencement date, stated in your student contract with Kaplan, and our consultants will contact you to advise on a backup plan.
Area of Studies
Core Modules
The Diploma programme consists of 8 modules. The following modules are covered in the programme:
- Business Statistics and Data-Driven Decision Making
- Commercial Law
- Data Analytics and Decision Science
- Principles of Accounting
- Principles of Consumer Behaviour
- Principles of Economics
- Principles of Management
- Principles of Marketing
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Kaplan Foundation Diploma; OR
- Minimum 1 GCE A-Level pass; OR
- Other private or foreign qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis (based on the equivalence to the GCE A-Level); OR
- Mature candidates (30 years old and above, with a minimum of 8 years of work experience)
English Language Requirements
- At least C6 in GCE O-Level English or equivalent
Fees & Funding
The total tuition fee covers registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops and main assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Diploma (if earned) and e-transcript.
S$5,951.40 payable in 4 instalments
Fee inclusive of 9% GST (applicable on or after 1 January 2024)
Receive a S$300 Referral Reward when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Diploma programme*
Receive a S$300 Study Rebate*.
Receive a S$600 Upgrader Rebate (only applicable if you are progressing from Foundation Diploma to Diploma programme)*
Non-Refundable Application Fee
S$130.80
Fee inclusive of 9% GST (applicable on or after 1 January 2024)
S$163.50*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST (applicable on or after 1 January 2024)
*Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services.
GST
All fees indicated are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST) at the prevailing rate of 9%. For more information on the GST revision, please refer to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) website. Please refer to the official price list for a detailed breakdown.
Fees remain subject to change. Applicant will be charged the prevailing fees and GST at the time of application. For more information about the programme, please contact our programme consultant.
Education Loan
Choice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs:
- Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
- Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
- Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
- Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years.
Study Mode & Duration
Maximum allowed candidature period
- 16 months
If a student fails to complete the programme within the candidature period, they will not be entitled to any recourse or refund.
