Last Updated: 11 Oct 2025

Common Business Programme

Specially designed to help you gain a better understanding of the various business and hospitality disciplines before making a more informed decision on which diplomas best suits your interest and passion.
Course code: R57
Republic Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE
Course duration: 3 years

Students admitted to this course must ensure that they satisfy the requirements of the respective diplomas before they can be streamed to the respective courses.

If you are undecided after Semester 1, you can choose a cluster: Business or Hospitality. Based on the cluster, you can choose a diploma at the end of Semester 2.

Business cluster

Hospitality cluster

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Course details

Certification offered
Depends on the diploma course you choose to major in
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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

The Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) allows O-Level certificate holders to apply for admission to junior colleges (JC), Millennia Institute (MI), polytechnics and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE).

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.