Diploma in International Business

Course details

Objectives

• To equip students with fundamental business concepts.
• To handle the challenges of managing across national borders.

Assessment Methods

• Students are assessed in each unit by various methods. These include researched essays and reports, reports, presentation, case studies, problem solutions portfolio, online discussions, tests and exams.
• Modules are taught in a face-to-face manner.
• Students may also be asked to participate in group work as well as inpiduals assignments. The weighting of assessment marks between assignments and examination varies.

Award

• Candidates who successfully complete all coursework and pass the examinations will be awarded the MDIS Diploma in International Business.

Business Statistics

The module equips students with data processing and application of statistical methods in business forecasting. Students should be able to analyse different business situations using the various theories and models to arrive at business decisions.

Principles of Business Management

The module provides students with a concise understanding of current management concepts and processes that enables effective management in specific organisational situations. Students should be able to apply the management theories to solve different problems in a business environment.

Business Accounting

The module introduces students to the role of accounting in business operations, statutory requirements for business to prepare accounts. It also covers on the purpose and the elements of a balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement. Students will be able to prepare financial statements for business enterprise at the end of the module.

Fundamentals of Information Technology

The module equips students with fundamental concepts of computer, adequate knowledge of business computing concepts, hardware and software components, and information processing skills. Students should be able to perform essential information processing tasks in business environments upon completion of the module

Organisational Behaviour

The module introduces students to various behavioural disciplines contributing to organisational behaviour. It also covers the theory and concepts in analysing organisational issues and problems and to make informed decisions that will increase effectiveness and efficiency at the workplace.

Business Law

The module provides students with a comprehensive insight into the law governing business activities. Students should have the knowledge to understand the basic, simple business contracts and the implications of legal situations. The content covers Contract Law; Consumer Protection’ Law of Insolvency’ Intellectual Property Law’ Land Law, etc.

Principles of Marketing

The module provides students with an understanding of the principles and core concepts of marketing. It also imparts knowledge on how marketers manage demand and build customers relationships; understand the challenges faced by marketers in a globalised economy. The content covers Market Segmentation; Product Life Cycle; Distribution Channels and Marketing Communication Strategy, etc.

Internet & E-Commerce

The module provides students with an understanding of the internet and key concepts of e-commerce along with its implementations and impact on business. Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the applications of the internet, explain e-commerce and its underlying concepts and principles, differentiate the different models and types of e-commerce applications and design a workable e-commerce website at the end of the module.