Business Degrees @ Raffles

The global economy changes rapidly on an everyday basis – thus increasing the demand for highly skilled and educated business personnel to manage and develop companies. Business is a rewarding career that allows you to have the versatility of working in virtually any field and command a high salary.

To profit with the least possible resources, a business person has to be aware of news and trends to know when products are at their most affordable and when it is most profitable to release them to consumers. While participating in projects and securing business deals, you will often meet and work with professionals from many fields – and sometimes, from many different nationalities.

Choose your course carefully. It is important to choose wisely, but don’t forget to have fun learning about other options in the process. In Raffles Education, you’ll learn from internationally certified lecturers and get valuable experience when you socialise with friends from around the world. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to join the industry. Whether you wish to join a company or be an entrepreneur, you will be professionally equipped with relevant skills and knowledge.

Why RAFFLES?

• 3-year fast-track internationally recognized curriculums and qualifications.
• Internationally trained lecturers with extensive industrial experience.
• Experience simulations of real-life working environments through theory and practical-based modules.
• Flexible credit transfer system within Raffles network of colleges in Asia Pacific.
• Multicultural learning environment as 90 percent are international students from over 30 different countries.

We offer highly recognized certification levels for our business education which include Advanced Diplomas, Undergraduate Bachelor Degrees, and Masters Programs, across 36 colleges in 13 countries.

Industry Projects and Internships Opportunity
You will get the opportunity to obtain valuable practical hands on experience through internships and commercial projects. This helps you to gain valuable experience that enhances your employability and personal portfolio. During your course of study, we will profile you to increase your visibility within the industry and commercial companies, which can be your potential future employers!

Submit an online enquiry on our business degree for a free career consultation at any of our Raffles International Admissions Offices. Please indicate your preferred campus of study.

Entry Requirements:

English Language Requirements:
All courses at Raffles College of Higher Institute are conducted in English. Students who fulfil any of the requirements below will be exempted from taking English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.

• A minimum TOEFL score of 550* (paper-based) or 213* (computer-based) or 79-80 (internet-based)
• A minimum IELTS score of 6.0* (Academic Module) or equivalent
• A minimum score of C6 at GCE “O” Level Examinations

Students without the above test results can still apply but need to sit for our English Placement Test during the Orientation Day.

Undergraduate Studies

Students are required to pass the Advanced Diploma (Years 1 and 2) in order to progress to the final degree year.

Bachelor of Commerce

• International Students: Minimum 3 “O” level or 5 “N” level or Senior High School equivalent
  (Korea – Senior High School, Malaysia – SPM, Indonesia – SMU, Myanmar – Standard 10, China – Senior High School)

Bachelor of Design

• International Students: Minimum 3 “O” level or 5 “N” level or Senior High School equivalent (Malaysia – SPM, Indonesia – SMU, Myanmar – Standard 10, China – Senior High School)

Post Graduate Studies

English Language Requirements:

• English level of IELTS 6.5 (Academic Module) or equivalent

Master of Commerce

• Completion of any relevant undergraduate degree; or
• Completion of a non-relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent plus at least 3 years relevant and professional/practical business experience, or appropriate qualifications and/or relevant professional/practical experience and presentation of a résumé.

Master of Design

• Completion of any relevant undergraduate degree (such as design, art or media), or
• Completion of a non-relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent plus at least 3 years relevant and professional/practical design experience and presentation of a design/visual arts portfolio

English Programme

For students without the IELTS or TOEFL results, they will take a placement test to determine their level of English. Each course lasts 12 weeks which will run concurrently with the student’s selected course.

Elementary English:
Improves scores from IELTS 2.0 to 3.0 – it provides students with substantial introduction and foundation skills for communicating successfully in English.

Pre-Intermediate English:
Improves scores from IELTS 4.0 to 5.0 – it provides students thorough introduction and opportunity to practice the more complex language forms expected of a competent user.

Upper-Intermediate English:
Improves scores from IELTS 5.0 to 5.5 – it brings students close to the competency level required to interact with fluent speakers comfortably.

Advanced English:
Improves scores from IELTS 5.5 to 6.0 – on completing the course, students will be able to communicate competently with fluent users of English.