Foundation of Business
DIMENSIONS International College
- Singapore, Singapore
- 0.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
International Year One in Business is a first-year degree course that leads to year 2 of a business degree at Nottingham Trent University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate concepts and methods in Business to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Two- to four-term course
- Business Development and Entrepreneurship. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Progression to year 2 of Nottingham Trent University degrees such as BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
- Business
- International Business and Business Management combinations
Curriculum
- Two- to four-term course
- Length set by English level. Core modules: Accounting and Finance for Managers
- Business Development and Entrepreneurship
- Economics
- English for Academic Purposes
- Marketing in the Operational Context and Quantitative Methods for Business
- Plus Organisational Behaviour (Business) or Financial and Management Accounting (Accounting and Finance).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Year 10 equivalent for international students
- IELTS 5.0 or DIMENSIONS CAE Level 4.
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Three GCE A-Level passes at grade D or above (including Mathematics and Science)
- Or equivalent
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 5.0
- Institutional test DIMENSIONS CAE Level 4 or English Proficiency Test
- IELTS Academic 5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school completion certificate
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Diploma in Business admission requirements at DIMENSIONS International College. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $13,772 SGD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $500 SGD |
| Deposit | $1,000 SGD |
Program details
| Campus | Campus in Singapore |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Higher Education |
| Department | Department of Business and Management |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 15 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day leftProgram starts
March 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days leftProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
121 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days leftProgram starts
November 2027
Apply by
15 Sept 2027
305 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.5 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $13,772 SGD per year. The application fee is $500 SGD. The deposit is $1,000 SGD. The estimated living cost is $17,640 SGD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.0, Institutional test DIMENSIONS CAE Level 4 or English Proficiency Test, IELTS Academic 5.

