Cambridge International Diploma in Business at Advanced Level
Introduction
Cambridge International Diploma have been designed and developed by Cambridge International Examinations, part of University of Cambridge. Cambridge offers one of the world's most extensive and internationally recognised qualification portfolios. Every year two million candidates in over 150 countries sit for a Cambridge qualification. A Cambridge education provides an unrivalled competitive edge for the individuals.
Introduction
Career Awards in Business creates individuals equipped with a theoretical understanding and practical abilities across many business disciplines at all levels of the management structure. The Awards are ideal for individuals seeking to broaden their understanding of business and those who aim to develop specific workplace skills.
The UCIE Diploma is directly awarded and assessed by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCIE), and is recognised across universities and colleges across the UK and Australia among other international institutions of learning and professional institutes and associations.
Course Outline
Core Modules
- Business Organisation And Environment
- Effective Business Communication
Optional Modules
- Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Business Finance
Entry Requirement
- 3 'N' Level Credits with a Pass in English NITEC/Higher NITEC graduates
- Those without formal qualifications but have some work experience will be assessed on case-by-case basis
Course Contents
Business Organisation and Environment
Assessment objectives:
- Understand and describe the features and objectives of business organisations
- Investigate and explain the internal structure of a business organisation
- Investigate and compare employment arrangements in business organisations
- Research and discuss the influences of the environment on business organisations
- Investigate and understand the relationship of a business with its markets
Effective Business Communication
Assessment objectives:
- Understanding the business communication process
- Produce effective written business documentation
- Identify the characteristics of effective group communication
- Evaluate interview skills for effective communication
- Identify and apply the use of visual aids in business communications
Marketing
Assessment objectives:
- Identify and appreciate the objectives and functions of developing a marketing orientation
- Investigate and explain the reasons for, and use of, market research for business decisions
- Identify the importance of understanding buyer behaviour and new target segments
- Explain and demonstrate the strategic implications and applications of the marketing planning process
- Explain and apply marketing mix applications for a product or service
Hunman Resource Management
Assessment objectives:
- Understand Human Resource Management, its development, purpose and organization
- Understand how the employment market, and the frameworks within which an organization operates, affects the management of people
- Understand how organizations plan and meet their human resources requirement
- Describe and evaluate the methods used to enable individuals and groups to work together effectively and resolve conflict
- Explain and analyze how organizations reward, motivate and develop employees
Business Finance
Assessment objectives:
- Understand the importance and use of finance in different types of business organisation
- Understand the need for and use of financial procedures and reporting
- Understand and explain the need for and use of financial, management and cost accounting methods
- Understand and explain the use and procedures of accounting and accounting records
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of accounting techniques
Award Criteria
| GRADE | DESCRIPTOR |
|---|---|
| Distinction |
|
| Merit |
|
| Pass |
|
| Fail | Does not fulfill any of the above |
| Type | Full-Time | Part-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Local | 8 months | 10 months |
| SDF | N.A | 155 hrs |
| International | 8 months | N.A |
Note: Course syllabus will be provided upon registration.
Fee Structures
NOTE: Fees are NOT inclusive of GST. Fees may change periodically without prior notice.
| Fees Breakdown (shows the full breakdown of total payable fees) |
Total Payable (S$) |
|---|---|
| Course Application Fee (not covered under FPS and not refundable) | $150.00 |
| Course Fee ($2500 - 10% Rebate) | $2,250.00 |
| Student Membership Fee | $50.00 |
| Course Material Fee | $60.00 |
| Continual Assessment Fee | $40.00 |
| FPS insurance (*Absorbed by BMC) | $28.80* |
| (A) Total Course Fees Payable | $2,400.00 |
| (B) No. of Installments | 2 |
| (C) Installment Amount (C = A/B) | $1,200.00 |
| Installment Schedule (full payment scheme) |
Payment by 2 months installment (S$) |
| 1st Installment | $1,200.00 |
| 2nd Installment | $1,200.00 |
| (A) Total Course Fees Payable | $2,400.00 |
| Total Course Fees with GST | $2,728.50 |
| Miscellaneous Fee | |
| Purpose of Fee | Amount (S$) |
| Withdrawal Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Course Transfer Fee (per course) | $50.00 |
| Late Payment Fees | $30.00 |
| Replacement of Student Membership Card | $30.00 |
| Re-taking Examinations (per sitting) | $110.00 - $130.00 |
| Fees Breakdown (shows the full breakdown of total payable fees) |
Total Payable (S$) |
|---|---|
| Course Application Fee (not covered under FPS and not refundable) | $150.00 |
| Course Fee | $2,500.00 |
| Student Membership Fee | $50.00 |
| Course Material Fee | $60.00 |
| Continual Assess Fee | $40.00 |
| Laboratory Fee | $0.00 |
| External Registation / Student Fee | $0.00 |
| FPS insurance (*Absorbed by BMC) | $31.80* |
| (A) Total Course Fees Payable | $2,650.00 |
| (B) No. of Instalments | 8 |
| (C) Instalment Amount (C = A/B) | $331.25 |
| Instalment Schedule (full payment scheme) |
Payment by 8 months instalment (S$) |
| 1st Instalment | $331.25 |
| 2nd Instalment | $331.25 |
| 3rd Instalment | $331.25 |
| 4th Instalment | $331.25 |
| 5th Instalment | $331.25 |
| 6th Instalment | $331.25 |
| 7th Instalment | $331.25 |
| 8th Instalment | $331.25 |
| (A) Total Course Fees Payable | $2,650.00 |
| Total Course Fees with GST | $2,996.00 |
| Miscellaneous Fee | |
| Purpose of Fee | Amount (S$) |
| Withdrawal Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Course Transfer Fee (per course) | $50.00 |
| Late Payment Fees | $30.00 |
| Replacement of Student Membership Card | $30.00 |
Last updated 03 May 10.
| Fees Breakdown (shows the full breakdown of total payable fees) |
Total Payable (S$) |
|---|---|
| Course Application Fee (not covered under FPS and not refundable) | $150.00 |
| Course Fee ($2200 - 10% Rebate) | $1,980.00 |
| Student Membership Fee | $50.00 |
| Course Material Fee | $60.00 |
| Continual Assessment Fee | $40.00 |
| FPS insurance (*Absorbed by BMC) | $31.95* |
| (A) Total Course Fees Payable | $2,130.00 |
| (B) No. of Instalments | 2 |
| (C) Instalment Amount (C = A/B) | $1,065.00 |
| Instalment Schedule (full payment scheme) |
Payment by 2 months instalment (S$) |
| 1st Instalment | $1,065.00 |
| 2nd Instalment | $1,065.00 |
| (A) Total Course Fees Payable | $2,130.00 |
| Miscellaneous Fee | |
| Purpose of Fee | Amount (S$) |
| Withdrawal Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Course Transfer Fee (per course) | $50.00 |
| Late Payment Fees | $30.00 |
| Replacement of Student Membership Card | $30.00 |
| Re-taking Examinations (per sitting) | $110.00 - $130.00 |
| Fees Breakdown (shows the full breakdown of total payable fees) |
Total Payable (S$) |
|---|---|
| Course Application Fee (not covered under FPS and not refundable) | $150.00 |
| Course Fee | $2,200.00 |
| Student Membership Fee | $50.00 |
| Course Material Fee | $60.00 |
| Continual Assessment Fee | $40.00 |
| FPS insurance (*Absorbed by BMC) | $35.25* |
| (A) Total Course Fees Payable | $2,350.00 |
| (B) No. of Instalments | 10 |
| (C) Instalment Amount (C = A/B) | $235.00 |
| Instalment Schedule (full payment scheme) |
Payment by 10 months instalment (S$) |
| 1st Instalment | $235.00 |
| 2nd Instalment | $235.00 |
| 3rd Instalment | $235.00 |
| 4th Instalment | $235.00 |
| 5th Instalment | $235.00 |
| 6th Instalment | $235.00 |
| 7th Instalment | $235.00 |
| 8th Instalment | $235.00 |
| 9th Instalment | $235.00 |
| 10th Instalment | $235.00 |
| (A) Total Course Fees Payable | $2,350.00 |
| Total Course Fees with GST | $2,675.00 |
| Miscellaneous Fee | |
| Purpose of Fee | Amount (S$) |
| Withdrawal Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Course Transfer Fee (per course) | $50.00 |
| Late Payment Fees | $30.00 |
| Replacement of Student Membership Card | $30.00 |
| Re-taking Examinations (per sitting) | $110.00 - $130.00 |
Last updated 03 May 10.
Not available for SDF Full-Time students
SDF Code: 00029
* indicates non-refundable items
| Tuition Fee | 80% < 40 yrs old |
90% > 40 yrs old |
|---|---|---|
| Course Fee | $2,200.00 | |
| Add: GST(7%) | $154.00 | |
| Less: Subsidy | $1,085.00 | $1,705.00 |
| Total Tuition Fee | $1,269.00 | $649.00 |
| Non-Tuition Fee | ||
| Registration Fee * | $150.00 | |
| Student Membership Fee | $50.00 | |
| Course Material Fee | $60.00 | |
| Continual Assessment Fee | $40.00 | |
| Nett Non-Tuition Fee | $300.00 | |
| Add: GST(7%) | $21.00 | |
| Total Non-Tuition Fee | $321.00 | |
| Grand Total | $1,590.00 | $970.00 |
| Last updated 27 Feb 10. |
| Tuition Fee | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Fee | $2,200.00 | |
| Registration Fee | $150.00 | |
| Membership Fee | $50.00 | |
| Course Material Fee | $60.00 | |
| Assessment Fee | $40.00 | |
| GST (7%) | $175.00 | |
| Total Course Fee | $2,675.00 | |
| Payables | 80% | 90% |
| Amount Payable to BMC | $321.00 | |
| Amount Payable to Yayasan Mendaki | $1,264.00 | $644.00 |
| Total Course Fees After Subsidy | $1,585.00 | $965.00 |
| Fees Breakdown (shows the full breakdown of total payable fees) |
Total Payable (S$) |
|---|---|
| Course Application Fee (not covered under FPS and not refundable) | $400.00 |
| Course Fee | $5,000.00 |
| Student Membership Fee | $100.00 |
| Course Material Fee | $150.00 |
| Continual Assessment Fee | $80.00 |
| Medical Insurance* | $120.00 |
| External Registration / Student Fee* | $450.00 |
| FPS Insurance Fee* | $70.80 |
| (A) Total Course Fees Payable | $5,970.80 |
| (B) No. of Instalments | 2 |
| (C) Instalment Amount (C = A/B) | $2,985.40 |
| Instalment Schedule (full payment scheme) |
Payment by 2 months (S$) |
| First Instalment Payment | $2,985.40 |
| Final Instalment Payment | $2,985.40 |
| (A) Total Course Fees Payable | $5,970.80 |
| Total Course Fee After GST | $6,771.90 |
| * Non-GST'd Item | |
Last updated 14 May 10.
| Type | Full-Time | Part-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Local | 8 months | 10 months |
| SDF | N.A | 155 hrs |
| International | 8 months | N.A |
Admiralty
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| This centre does not conduct full-time classes for this course. | ||
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 10 | 7:00PM — 9:30PM | Mo We |
| 29 Nov 10 | 7:00PM — 9:30PM | Mo We |
Call 62699447 for more information.
Ang Mo Kio
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| This centre does not conduct full-time classes for this course. | ||
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 10 | 7:00PM — 9:30PM | Tu Th |
| 23 Nov 10 | 7:00PM — 9:30PM | Tu Th |
Call 64523885 for more information.
Bukit Merah
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| This centre does not conduct full-time classes for this course. | ||
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| This centre does not conduct part-time classes for this course. | ||
Call 62735611 for more information.
Dhoby Ghaut
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 10 | 2:00PM — 5:00PM | Mo We Fr |
| 19 Oct 10 | 2:00PM — 5:00PM | Tu Th |
| 15 Nov 10 | 2:00PM — 5:00PM | Mo We Fr |
| 28 Dec 10 | 2:00PM — 5:00PM | Tu Th |
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 10 | 7:00PM — 9:30PM | Tu Th |
| 14 Dec 10 | 7:00PM — 9:30PM | Tu Th |
| Commencement dates after the last available date are yet to be scheduled. | ||
Call 63377589 for more information.
Joo Chiat
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| This centre does not conduct full-time classes for this course. | ||
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 10 | 7:00PM — 9:30PM | Mo We |
| 20 Dec 10 | 7:00PM — 9:30PM | Mo We |
Jurong East
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| This centre does not conduct full-time classes for this course. | ||
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 10 | 7:00PM — 9:30PM | Mo We |
| 22 Nov 10 | 7:00PM — 9:30PM | Mo We |
Call 65655655 for more information.
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