ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (CHINESE) Novena, Central

Course details

The course focuses on:
- Providing an enhanced and broad based educational foundation for supervisory and executive careers in business, administration and project management;

- Developing a supervisory level of knowledge, understanding and skills of students in the field of business administration and management;

- Providing opportunities for students to develop a range of supervisory and executive skills and techniques and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to demonstrate the following skills:
1. Synthesis of a range of concepts, knowledge and skills relating to business administration for supervisory and executive level;

2. Application of concepts and theories of project management, strategic management, quality management and financial management to practical, realistic work situations;

3. Demonstrate understanding of principles & concepts of economics, entrepreneurship and organisational behaviour;

4. Exhibit a balanced outlook in business administration management;

5. Apply techniques and methods of research effectively in acquiring knowledge, and in gathering, organizing and presenting information.

Entry Requirements
- Diploma in Business Administration and GCE 'O' Level Chinese

- Chinese Senior Secondary Year 3

- SMU 3

- GCE 'A' Levels 2 passes

- ITE Higher NITEC 2.5

- STPM 2 passes

- Vietnam Grade 12

- Any other equivalent qualifications

International students with equivalent qualifications may be admitted on the condition that they are proficient with Chinese.
Certification
Candidates who successfully complete all 8 units of this programme will be presented with a Graduation Certificate awarded by Beacon International College.

Lectures/Tutorials
The course is mainly conducted in the classroom via face-to-face learning which encourages student-teacher interaction. Students are encouraged to attend field trips and bazaars organised by the school to encourage experiential learning.
Assessment
This course is assessed by a combination of coursework and exam. Coursework will be assessed throughout the unit and an exam will be at the end of each semester. Coursework involves doing a report, presentation or project work.