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Higher Nitec in Business Administration
ITE College Central
ITE College East
ITE College West
Higher Nitec
Full-time
Financial Services
Human Resource
Course duration: 24 months
Are you looking to start your career in the world of business? Do you want to gain a competitive edge in the job market?
Our comprehensive program covers a wide range of topics including finance, human resources, marketing, data analytics, business automation, and entrepreneurship. With our experienced and knowledgeable lecturers working closely with industry experts, you will have the opportunity to learn from the best and gain hands-on experience through internships and real-world projects.
We understand that the world of business is constantly evolving, which is why we offer a curriculum that is up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies. Our course will provide you with a solid foundation for your future career in business and prepare you for success in any industry. From the 2nd Year onwards, you get to select what you choose to specialise in from two key business functions:
Human Resource
Financial Services
Join us and take the first step towards a fulfilling and successful career in the world of business. We look forward to helping you achieve your professional goals!
Specialisations and Offering Colleges:
Human Resource: College Central, College East, College West
Financial Services: College Central, College East
What you'll learn
Human Resource track
Handle talent acquisition and related activities
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities
Handle compensation and benefits administration
Organise employee learning and well-being programmes
Provide workplace administrative support
Financial Services track
Perform frontline customer service using digital channels
Provide after-sales care and advice
Create awareness of product and service
Provide efficient and quality customer service
Perform digital marketing activity such as updating websites and social media accounts
Track status of customer applications for products and services
Certification Requirements, Course Structure and Module Objectives [PDF, 154 KB]
General Electives and Life Skills Modules [PDF, 127 KB]
Entry requirements
GCE 'O' level grades in English Language, Mathematics/Principles of Accounts and 1 other subject:
Grade 1-7 in English Language
Grade 1-8 in Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) or Principles of Accounts*
Grade 1-7 in one other subject
*To be eligible for selection, you must have sat for Mathematics (Elementary/Additional).
OR
GCE ‘N(A)’ level passes in English Language, Mathematics and 3 other subjects:
Grade 1-3 in English Language
Grade 1-4 in Mathematics
Grade 1-5 in 3 other subjects; and
A total of 19 points or less for English, Mathematics and three other subjects (ELMAB3) *
* Eligible, graduating GCE N(A) students enrolled during the January intake under the Direct Entry Scheme To Polytechnic Programme (DPP) will undergo 10 weeks of preparatory programme, followed by 2 years of Higher Nitec training.
OR
Nitec GPA:
For more details on minimum entry requirements for Nitec graduates, please click here.
Students will be required to purchase a Laptop for the course. This is in addition to the course fees. Financial assistance is available to eligible students under ITE Opportunity Fund subject to terms and conditions. For more details on the minimum laptop specifications, please click here [PDF 122 KB].
Progression opportunities
Higher Nitec in Business Administration graduates may apply for progression to the following Work-Study Diploma courses at ITE:
Work-Study Diploma in Customer Experience Management (Aviation Track)
Work-Study Diploma in Customer Experience Management (Lifestyle & Consumer Track)
Higher Nitec in Business Administration graduates with a GPA of 2.0 and above may also apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics. For more details on diploma courses for progression, please refer to the Joint Polytechnic Admissions website.
Career opportunities
Career opportunities include Business Support Administrator, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Support Specialist, Human Resource Associate, Payroll Associate, Talent Acquisition Associate, Learning and Development Executive, HR Coordinator, Employee Relations Associate, and Customer Service Officer.