Qualification Title: Advanced Diploma in Business

Qualification Level: SCQF Level 8 (Scotland) / RQF Level 5 (England) or equivalent to Thai Advanced Diploma (ปวท/ปวส).

Awarding Authority: Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) – a government body in Scotland.

Credit Value: 240 SCQF Credits

Duration: 24 months

Recognition of Experience and Credit Transfer: Available through the Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) system.

This program is operated by ADVEX Singapore.

Program Overview

The SQA Advanced Diploma in Business is designed to provide learners with opportunities to pursue careers in the business field or to progress to higher education, such as a bachelor’s degree at a university. The program, mapped to SCQF Level 8, covers essential topics in international business, including human resource management, economics, and business administration. It also enhances learners’ understanding of critical issues and practices in an ever-changing business environment. This program is operated by ADVEX Singapore.

An increasing number of colleges and universities worldwide widely recognizes this qualification. Typically, the SQA Advanced Diploma takes approximately two years to complete. It can often be transferred into the final year of a bachelor's degree program (2 + 1) at universities in the UK, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Thailand, Europe, and many other countries under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between SQA and educational institutions

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