DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Novena, Central

Course details

The Diploma in Business and Information Technology is a broad-based and stimulating programme. The purpose of the course is to provide students with the foundation skills and knowledge necessary for entry to the BTEC HND Courses conducted at Beacon.
The course aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge of business and IT and develop basic skills in oral & written communication, business communication, team-working, problem solving and applying technology.

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Acquire, organize and communicate information effectively

2. Utilize technology effectively in acquiring knowledge, and in gathering, organizing and presenting information

3. Understand fundamental concepts of business and marketing and apply the knowledge and skills acquired to identify a business opportunity, and develop business plan for a small enterprise

4. Understand fundamental IT concepts and apply problem solving techniques using technology

Certification
Candidates who successfully complete all 6 units of this programme will be awarded the Diploma in Business and Information Technology by Beacon International College. This certification allows direct entry into the internationally recognized BTEC HND Diploma awarded by Pearson Education (UK).
Entry Requirements
- GCE 'O' level or 'N' level 3 passes

- Grade 10

- SPM 3 passes

- ITE-Nitec

- SMA

- Chinese Junior Secondary Year 3
- Students with equivalent foreign qualifications may be admitted provided they are proficient in the English Language, and possess
1. IELTS 4.5 or equivalent qualifications AND

2. a Pass in English Proficiency Assessment Test determined by the College
Those who fail the English Proficiency Assessment Test will be required to successfully complete the EAP/ESL (Lower Intermediate) course conducted by 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 organised by the school to encourage experiential learning.
Mode of delivery:
- Lecture

- Tutorial

- Practical

Teaching Methods:
- Discussion

- Team work

- Field Trips

- Presentation

- Role Play

Assessment
In-course assessments only will be conducted. In- course assessments may include quizzes, class tests, classparticipation in question and answer sessions, oral presentation, subject assignments including assignment reports, projects and demonstartions where relevant, valid and appropriate.