Normal Track: 24 Months
RPL Track: 12 Months
Award body :
ADVEX Management School
Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)
Accredited by
OPEC, Thailand Ministry of Education, and
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Progression : 1-2 years of Bachelor Degree in Business Administration in various institutions
The SCQF Level 8 Advanced Diploma in Business Management (SQA) is a dual-track program approved by Thailand's Ministry of Education (OPEC-MOE)* and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). This SQA Advanced Diploma (SCQF level 8) equips learners with essential skills in international business, including management, human resources, economics, and administration, preparing them for employment or further studies, such as university degrees. Offered globally, the program typically takes two years to complete. For ADVEX programs, it covers Business Grade Units 1 and 2 of the SQA Advanced Diploma, earning both Thai and Scottish qualifications upon graduation (options).
The SQA Advanced Diploma in Business is designed to provide learners with opportunities to pursue business careers or 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 recognize this qualification. Typically, the SQA Advanced Diploma takes approximately two years to complete; however, learners can accelerate their completion to one year or less through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) track. It can often be transferred into the final year of a bachelor's degree program (1+1 or 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
*Learners enrolled in the online mode are eligible only for the SCQF Level 8 Diploma, since the Thai-approved program mandates onsite participation.
Total 240 SCQF Credit Hours
The HyFlex Learning Method is a teaching model that combines face-to-face (in-person), online synchronous, and online asynchronous learning into a single course. This gives students the flexibility to choose how they participate each week or session.
Competency-Based Accessment: Focused on practical skill development, with assessments primarily based on assignments. No examinations.
Collaborative Learning: Opportunity to connect and work with peers from across Thailand and around the world through group projects.
Language Support: The program is conducted in English, with supplementary instruction available in Thai.
Completion of a high school certificate or equivalency or
Completion of a Foundation Certificate (SCQF Level 6) or equivalent, or
Pass the ADVEX entry accessment or
BTEC, GSCSE, GED, A-Level, IB Diploma
Ability to communicate in English.
Tuition and Assessment Fee: 120,000 THB*
Non-refundable Application Fee : 1,500 THB
International Learners Administration Fee : 20,000 THB
*Normal Fee : 240,000 THB
An increasing number of colleges and universities worldwide recognize 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 (1+1 or 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
Please consult with our enrollment advisor
LINE ID : @advex
Email : admission@advex.ac.th