BMC International College

Introduction

LCCI or The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has over 100 years of experience in providing trusted and valued business-related qualifications. Employers, universities and other professional bodies internationally recognise the LCCI international qualifications. LCCI's range of courses is designed to deliver the skills essential for success in today's demanding commercial environment. The LCCI winning formula lies in its flexible programme with examination at various levels thus enabling candidates to enter at the most appropriate level for their existing skills. LCCI also offer Diplomas and Group Awards to allow candidates to add to their marketable skills and receive professional status.

This course aims to assist candidates in developing a range of genuine skills that will be relevant to administrative roles in any business function; especially for those holding, or those who wish to hold, an appointment as a private secretary and assistant to senior managers. Holders of this Diploma can progress to pursue the Certificate in Business Administration awarded by the Institute of Administrative Management (IAM).

Course Outline

• Business Administration
• Business Practice
• Practical Computing

Prerequisite

• 1 GCE ‘N’ Level pass OR
• 1 GCE ‘O’ Level pass OR
• LCCI Level 2 Certificate OR
• NITEC/Higher NITEC

Course Contents

Business Administration

The aim of this unit is to allow candidates to gain a deep knowledge and understanding and it's application in the key areas of administration and organisation, administration systems and procedures, business services and management support. The candidates will be able to:

• Understand the need for effective work practices and meeting work objectices
• Be knowledgeable about effective business communication
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of accurate and timely information
• Have an understanding of different administration systems and procedures and be able to plan ahead
• Identify appropriate equipment and service suppliers and make recommendations on best business fit
• Be knowledgeable about planning business meetings, events and travel

Business Practice

The aim of this qualification is to develop the candidates' knowledge and general understanding of business organisation and what the influence on the business organisation and what the success factor for business might be. Therefore, to highlight the contribution which the individual can make to the success of the business.

The candidates will be able to:

• Demonstrate a general understanding of the influences of the business organisation
• Understand the importance of specialisation in a business context
• Appreciate how business planning helps identify organisational aims and objectices
• Develop an awareness of business culture, values and the need to promote the public image of the organisation
• Demnostrate an understanding of how communications systems are applied in a business context

Practical Computing

In order to qualify for this award, candidates must demonstrate competence in a minimum of two applications from word processing, spreadsheet, database and graphics. The Board will supply a set of 4 assignments to be taken in 2½ hours for each application.

Candidates who qualify for certification will have 2 (or more) successful applications endorsed on their certificates/

In order to be nominated for certification, candidates must be able to perform the following functions satsifactorily at the end of their courses:

Word Processing

• Use special characters, mail merge
• Design a form from notes, use display facilities
• Change top and . or bottom margins, change paper orientation
• Use vertical columns

Spreadsheets

• Create and use a spreadsheet
• Create graphical representations of spreadsheet data
• Enter formulae using date functions, combine and link spreadsheet
• Enter conditional statements, use standard statistical spreadsheet functions, print spreadsheet

Database

• Create tables from given data, link or join tables
• Create data entry screens, indexes, data checking mechanisms, create report template
• Produce sample database, printouts

Presentation

• Use graphics / drawing package
• Create drawings, slides, inport
• Enable transistions, provide explanation

Award Criteria

* Students who pass their individual module will be issued modular certificate approximately 3 months after examinations. Upon completion of course and passing all required modules within 24 months period (over 3 consecutive Series of examinations e.g. Series 3 2007, Series 3 2008 & Series 3 2009), students may convert to a group diploma at LCCI board. Application takes approximately 2 months and group awards must be claimed within 12 months of the date of last examination. Please click here to download the application form and enclose required documents and application fees payable to "Educational Resources Pte Ltd".

Note: Course syllabus will be provided upon registration.

Pre-register “LCCI Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration” with us to receive a waiver of $50 Regsitration Fee when you decide to enrol. This offer is only valid for online pre-registration.

This pre-registration is applicable only to Singapore citizens, PRs
and valid pass holders.
Not applicable to subsidies enrolment
(SDF/WDA, NTUC, Mendaki, CDAC, CDC).
The course is presently not available for International students.
All fields are mandatory.