Diploma in Business Management - Times School of Higher Education

Advanced Certificate in Professional Communication & Digital Skills for School Leaders

The Diploma in Business Management (DPBM) is a comprehensive, professionally orientedprogramme that develops students into capable, versatile business practitioners. Building on thefoundations of the Advanced Certificate, this SLQF Level 3 qualification takes learners deeperinto the essential disciplines of modern business covering marketing, financial accounting,human resource management, and applied digital business within a structured, practicalcurriculum designed for the demands of Sri Lanka’s evolving economy.

This programme is designed for students progressing from the ACBM as well as workingprofessionals seeking a nationally recognised Diploma to advance their careers. Through acombination of internationally referenced coursework, case-study-based learning, and appliedassignments, students will build the analytical, managerial, and digital capabilities that open thedoor to mid-level roles across banking, marketing, HR, operations, e-commerce, and beyond.

Graduates of the DPBM will emerge as confident, well-rounded business professionals equippedto contribute effectively in their organisations or to take the next step toward the Higher Diplomain Business Management (HDBM) at SLQF Level 4.

Programme Overview

Programme ID :

BM02

Mode :

Part time

Duration :

8 Months

Coordinator :

Ms. Sudeshi Nilushika

Programme objectives

Develop marketing competency: Enable students to design, evaluate, and apply marketingstrategies relevant to Sri Lankan and international business contexts, using frameworks drawnfrom globally recognised academic sources.

Build financial literacy: Equip learners to prepare, interpret, and use financial statements and accounting information as tools for sound business decision-making.

Strengthen people management skills: Develop a thorough understanding of human resource management principles recruitment, performance, training, and people strategy — aligned to contemporary organisational needs.

Apply digital business knowledge: Prepare students to operate effectively in the digitaleconomy through e-commerce, business intelligence, digital strategy, and managementinformation systems.

Build critical and analytical thinking: Foster the ability to evaluate business problems usingevidence, data, and structured analytical frameworks.

Prepare for career advancement or further study: Equip graduat

Admission Requirements

Completion of ACBM or an equivalent Level 2 qualification

Professionals with relevant work experience

Subject to TSHE admissions committee approval

Learning Outcomes

1. Design and evaluate marketing strategies — Apply marketing theory and consumer insight todevelop and assess marketing plans for real business contexts.

2. Interpret financial information — Read, prepare, and use financial statements and accountingdata to support management decisions.

3. Manage people effectively — Apply HR management principles to plan, recruit, develop, andretain talent within organisations.

4. Operate in the digital economy — Use e-commerce tools, digital platforms, and businessintelligence systems to enhance organisational performance.

5. Apply analytical and critical thinking — Evaluate complex business problems and

recommend solutions using evidence-based reasoning.

6. Progress to management roles or further study — Demonstrate competency for mid-levelbusiness roles, or readiness to advance to the Higher Diploma in Business Management atSLQF Level 4.

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1. Design and evaluate marketing strategies — Apply marketing theory and consumer insight to

develop and assess marketing plans for real business contexts.

2. Interpret financial information — Read, prepare, and use financial statements and accounting

data to support management decisions.

3. Manage people effectively — Apply HR management principles to plan, recruit, develop, and

retain talent within organisations.

4. Operate in the digital economy — Use e-commerce tools, digital platforms, and business

intelligence systems to enhance organisational performance.

5. Apply analytical and critical thinking — Evaluate complex business problems and

recommend solutions using evidence-based reasoning.

6. Progress to management roles or further study — Demonstrate competency for mid-level

business roles, or readiness to advance to the Higher Diploma in Business Management at

SLQF Level 4.

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