Common Business Programme

In this 1-semester course, gain essential skills for today's business market. Discover your strengths and interests through industry sessions, hands-on workshops, and expert networking.

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A foundation for business success

Net Aggregate Range

ELR2B2-B (2026 JAE) 5 to 14 points

ELMAB3 (2026 PFP) 3 to 8 points

diploma

Take your first step into the world of business

Find your fit

All in ONE semester! Build your business basics, explore your passions through hands-on workshops, learning journeys, and industry networking – then choose your diploma.

1-to-1 support to power your dreams

Our Education & Career Guidance programme helps you find the business course that aligns with your aspirations and passion.

Go on overseas adventures

Travel across ASEAN, China and India to expand your global horizons! Immerse in new cultures, gain real-world experience, and make connections to level up your future.

A one-semester primer on the different business management disciplines, and the common principles that underpin them

You will emerge from this core programme:

Empowered. Well-informed. Confident.

Explore diverse business disciplines. At the end of your first semester, you will progress into one of these business diploma programmes:

5 Competency Units
Within each Competency Unit, the skills and knowledge of different disciplines are integrated and taught holistically. This enables learners to fulfil specific work tasks upon completion.
1-3 LifePRO Units ^NEW
These learning units will support your holistic development beyond your domain-specific studies.

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Programme Curriculum

This course adopts the new Professional Competency Model

Learning Units

Application of Business Fundamentals Applied Statistics for Business Financial Accounting & Interpretation Professional Business Communication User-Centred Design

WIU
As part of your three‑year diploma journey at NYP, you will take LifePRO Units (LPUs)^NEWalongside your course learning units for a well‑rounded experience. Through a mix of prescribed and elective LPUs, you will build life skills beyond your discipline and prepare for work and life after graduation.

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Year 1 Semester 1

LifePRO Units

As part of your three‑year diploma journey at NYP, you will take LifePRO Units (LPUs)^NEWalongside your course learning units for a well‑rounded experience. Through a mix of prescribed and elective LPUs, you will build life skills beyond your discipline and prepare for work and life after graduation.

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Opportunities

Nurturing you to be future-ready

Learning Journeys

Step out of the classroom and explore the dynamic world of business. Explore diverse industries through immersive learning journeys at top organisations like the Monetary Authority of Singapore, The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants, Hilton Singapore Orchard, VUE Restaurant, and many more. Discover your passion and carve your path to a successful business career.

CBP learners at VUE Restaurant – an exclusive industry visit to explore the art of kitchen and restaurant operations, including a mocktail tasting experience.

Industry Insights

Gain real-world perspectives through our industry insight sessions. Hear from experts from diverse business fields, as they share career tips, the skillsets and traits that hiring managers seek, as well as key industry trends and their valuable experiences. Get your questions answered, network with professionals, and gain practical insights into the business world.

Industry guest speaker by DB Schenker, a leading global logistics services provider

Taster Workshops

Dive into our Taster Workshops at the flagship CBP Diploma Roadshow event and SBM's Teaching Enterprise Project Centers. These workshops offer hands-on experiences in real-world business skills, from crafting the perfect mocktail and creating coffee art to designing impactful social media content. Each session brings industry skills to life, empowering you to make well-informed choices when choosing your preferred business diploma.

Interactive Mocktail-Making Experience at L'Rez Training Restaurant

Tailored Education & Career Guidance

Receive one-to-one support with our tailored Education & Career Guidance programme. Discover your unique strengths in a profiling workshop, customised specifically for NYP’s CBP students. Affirm your potential as our career coaches guide you in identifying the most suitable business programmes to pursue. You will also explore ways to build essential skills and define your career goals.

Customised Strength Finder workshop booklet for student participants

Overseas Programmes

Expand your global horizons by exploring diverse business landscapes, international trends, and networking opportunities. Participate in our study exchanges and educational trips ranging from 1 week to 1 semester.

Immerse in short trips to ASEAN, China, India to learn about the destination’s culture and business.

Upon progressing into your selected diploma,

Under NYP's Overseas Student Exchange Programme (OSEP), study abroad for one semester in one of 66 University partners in over 20 countries, such as France, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, South Korea, Japan, and more.
Participate in overseas internships with reputable names such as Hong Kong Disneyland, Ritz Carlton HK, or JW Marriott Vietnam.

Koh Zhi Heng Zoel

CBP Class of 2021 • Diploma in Banking & Finance, Class of 2024 CBP Class of 2021 • Diploma in Banking & Finance, Class of 2024

At NYP, I came across friendly lecturers, good guidance and opportunities like talks, learning journeys, and interactions with seniors and industry learners. All these gave me the confidence to choose the Diploma of Banking and Finance.

Zoel graduated as the UOB Asset Management Silver Medallist. He will pursue a Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance) at Nanyang Technological University with a Nanyang Merit Scholarship.
Shannon Foo Shao Wei

CBP Class of 2020 • Diploma in Business Management, Class of 2023 CBP Class of 2020 • Diploma in Business Management, Class of 2023

The Common Business Programme allowed me to explore and discover my passion before choosing what I really wanted to pursue.
Brandon Tan Sheng Yu

CBP Class of 2021 • Diploma in Business Management, Class of 2024 CBP Class of 2021 • Diploma in Business Management, Class of 2024

Common Business Programme has allowed me to explore diverse principles in business, helping me identify my interests. The various learning journeys and industry talks provided have inspired me and provided clarity on my future career path.