SQA Advanced Diploma in Business

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SQA Advanced Diploma in Business

The SQA Advanced Diploma in Business is a prestigious two-year international qualification designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world business practice. Whether you are aiming to enter the workforce immediately or pursue a bachelor’s degree at a top-tier university in the UK, USA, Australia, or beyond, this program provides the essential tools to think like a manager and lead like an entrepreneur.

WHY

Program Benefits

Why Choose This Program?

1. Global Recognition

Gain a qualification that is respected by employers and universities worldwide.

2. Practical Focus

Move beyond textbooks through real-world case studies, simulations, and actionable business strategies.

3. University Pathways

Complete your first two years with us, then fast-track directly into the 2nd or 3rd year of a bachelor’s degree at international partner universities.

4. Professional Skill-Building

Develop the “Big 5” core skills: Communication, Numeracy, ICT, Problem Solving, and Teamwork.

Curriculum Schedule

Program Structure & Curriculum

The course is delivered over two years, consisting of 30 SQA credits. Every unit is designed to build your expertise progressively.

Year 1 / SCQF Level 7

The Foundation

Focus

Fundamentals of business operations.

Core Subjects

Accounting for Business

Marketing

Managing People & Organizations

Business Law

HRM

Economics

Business Fundamentals

Emerging Tech

Communication

Customer Care

IT in Business

Personal Development Planning

Assessment

Graded Unit 1 Closed-book exam

Year 2 / SCQF Level 8

Advanced Strategy

Focus

Leadership

Global strategy

High-level analysis

Core Subjects

Managing Business Culture & Strategy

Project Management

Micro/Macro Economics

International Marketing

Financial Forecasting

Business Contractual Relationships

Statistics for Business

Workforce Development

Presentation Skills

Assessment

Graded Unit 2 Practical Business Project

PATH

Post-Graduation Eligibility

Academic Pathways

This diploma is your bridge to higher education. Upon completion, you are eligible to apply for advanced entry, often directly into the 2nd or 3rd year, into bachelor’s degree programs at universities across:

Pathway

United Kingdom

Pathway

United States

Pathway

Australia

Students may also explore progression opportunities with many other international institutions, depending on admission requirements and university recognition policies.

Tuition & Investment

Program Fees

Annual Tuition

$6,500

Registration Fee

$500

Note: Fees are per year.

Take the first step toward your future in global business. Our admissions team is ready to answer your questions and guide you through the application process.

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Course Title	Credits	Program / Specialization
Writing for Graduate Studies	3	MBA
Strategic Leadership	3	MBA
Economic Policy	3	MBA
Business Accounting	3	MBA
Human Capital Management	3	MBA
Professional Communication	3	MBA
Evidence-based Management	3	MBA
Financial Statement Analysis	3	MBA
Marketing and Brand Management	3	MBA
Operations and Supply Chain Management	3	MBA
Entrepreneurship	3	MBA / Departmental Electives
Customer and Marketing Analytics	3	MBA / Departmental Electives
Creativity in Business	3	MBA / Departmental Electives
International Economics	3	MBA / Departmental Electives
Leading in a Digital World	3	MBA / Departmental Electives
Organizational Behavior and Leadership	3	MBA / General Management
Management Simulation	3	MBA / General Management
Leadership and Management in Education	3	MBA / Education
Critical Perspectives in Education	3	MBA / Education
Developing E-Business Model	3	MBA / E-Business
Digital Marketing	3	MBA / E-Business
Corporate Finance	3	MBA / Finance
International Finance	3	MBA / Finance
Theories of International Relations	3	MA in International Relations
Research Methods	3	MA in International Relations
A History of the Modern world	3	MA in International Relations
International Conflict Analysis and Resolution	3	MA in International Relations
Foreign Policy Analysis	3	MA in International Relations
ASEAN in a Changing World	3	MA in International Relations
International Relations in East Asia	3	MA in International Relations
International Law and Organizations	3	MA in International Relations
Non-State Actors in World Politics	3	MA in International Relations
Issues in Global Development Practices	3	MA in International Relations
Global Governance and Security Order	3	MA in International Relations
China’s Foreign Policy	3	MA in International Relations
Media and Global Affairs	3	MA in International Relations
Directed Readings in Int. Relations	3	MA in International Relations
Seminar on Transnational Issue	3	MA in International Relations
Social Science Research Methods (Res. subject)	3	MA in International Relations
Data Science & Data-Driven Decision-Making	3	MSc in MIS
Data Science with Open-Source Tools	3	MSc in MIS
Data Design and Visualization	3	MSc in MIS
Machine Learning for Data Analysis	3	MSc in MIS

Why Choose This Program?

Program Structure & Curriculum

The Foundation

Advanced Strategy

Academic Pathways

Program Fees

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