Awarded where candidates have met all of the requirements below:

• Successful completion of all courses listed in Schedule A 

•  Successful completion of National Requirement courses

• Completion of courses to accumulate a minimum of 240 credits

The Business programme is based on a curriculum that provide 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. Student 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 achievements, English and Mathematics are described in the Student Admission Policy A/AB/010. 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/010.

The qualification encompasses the initial two years full-time academic study in the broad Business disciplines at NQF levels 6 and 7.  The intention is to build up core knowledge in a range of areas including marketing, accounting, finance, quantitative techniques, research methods, economics, management, information systems and law; to develop general academic capacity, introduce sociological and ethical issues in business.

The qualification also includes two English language courses and national requirement courses.

The overall aim of the Diploma in Business is to provide an exit for students unwilling/unable to complete their Bachelor of Business degree.

Pathways Diagram

Postgraduate Study	Employment
Bachelor of Business (Years 4)
Associate Degree in Business (Years 3)
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS (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 ownership

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.