Awarded where candidates have met all of the requirements below (240 Credits):

• Successful completion of all courses listed in schedule A, including 45 credits of English courses

• Completion of the National Requirements courses

The Business programme is based on a curriculum that provides a solid foundation in a broad range of business disciplines, which widen students’ ability to think strategically, and which enhance their employability.  The programme has been designed to provide opportunities for students to gain a sound understanding of the business environment with options to major in a specialised field as determined in consultation with Bahraini industry. Students may choose to exit with a Diploma in Business which covers the first two years of the programme. Each major has a range of courses to allow students to study in areas which are of relevance and interest to their individual career plan. The design of this programme also offers flexibility by allowing selection of courses from not only other business disciplines but also from other Bahrain Polytechnic programmes. 

General entry requirements such as secondary school achievement, English and Mathematics are described in the Student Admission Policy A/AB/006. Specific entry requirements for this qualification, beyond those described in the Student Admission Policy are as follows:

• Academic

  • Applicants must demonstrate competence in English and in Mathematics. These requirements may be met by:

    • The successful completion of:

    AP4203 English 2

    AP4101 Mathematics 2 or similar

• or passing English and Mathematics Selection Tests at the required level.

• Applicants who do not meet all of the entry criteria above may be considered for special or provisional entry.

Where there are more applicants who meet the programme entry criteria than can be accepted, the following shall be used:

• Selection Criteria

Preference will be given to students who have successfully completed the Certificate of Academic Preparation programmes at Bahrain Polytechnic and have clearly demonstrated an aptitude for Business and a commitment to their study.

Results from programme entry tests will be used to select students with the highest likelihood of successfully completing the degree programme.

• Selection Process

Applicants may be required to attend an interview.

Consideration of work experience and prior educational achievement may be used.

N/A

None specific to this qualification

Attendance requirements are described in the policy Student Attendance A/AB/006.

The Diploma in Business (Office Management) is designed to equip students with detailed knowledge of various business-related aspects with more focus on Office Management knowledge and skills. 

The diploma programme is delivered in student-centered learning environment, in which students will be given group projects, problem-solving activities, case studies and independent work-integrated learning which will include Management Information Systems, planning, decision making and Project Management. This program will focus on traditional business and specifically Office Management Coursework, such as gaining knowledge and skills related to various business aspects such as Finance, Economics, Management, Marketing and English, but also provides in-depth knowledge and understanding of Office Management concepts and Supervisory and Operations Management.

The overall aim of the Diploma in Business (Human Resources) is to provide students with detailed knowledge and advanced skills in the area of Office Management.

Pathways Diagram

Postgraduate Study	Employment
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Bachelor of Business (Years 3 and 4)			
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DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS (OFFICE MANAGEMENT) (Years 1 and 2)
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Secondary school graduates		Certificate of Academic Preparation		Workforce

Employment Opportunities: This programme prepares students for the following careers and/or employment opportunities (but not limited to):

• Accounts assistant

• Sales assistant

• Merchandising and marketing assistant

• Business research assistant

• Customer relationship representatives

• Business owner

Employability Skills Generic Definition:

Communication	Communicate in ways that contribute to productive and harmonious relationships across employees and customers.
Team work	Work effectively independently and in collaboration with others.
Problem solving	Think critically and respond appropriately to changing needs within a growing and diversifying economy.
Initiative and enterprise	Apply resourcefulness, innovation and strategic thinking to a range of workplace situations.
Planning and organisation	Plan and manage their working lives.
Self-management	Demonstrate self-discipline and adaptability and be able to plan and achieve personal and professional goals.
Learning	Understand the need for and engage with continuous learning throughout the lifespan.
Technology	Utilize information technology effectively and ethically in their personal and professional lives.