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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
  • Excellent knowledge, understanding & application of the theory & skills described in the assessment objectives
  • Detailed knowledge & thorough understanding of the tasks posed in the examination paper
  • Well structured answers which demonstrate analysis of the subject matter
  • Appropriate reference to relevant and specific examples in the context of the case study
  • Coherent & well argued explanations including in-depth comment, comparisons & analysis, where necessary
  • Ability to draw relevant and substantiated conclusions in context
Merit
  • Good knowledge, understanding & specific application of the theory & skills described in the assessment objectives
  • A sound working knowledge & understanding of the tasks posed in the examination paper
  • Structured answers which show an ability to select & use information appropriate to the subject matter
  • Ability to provide general references & examples linked to the text
  • Ability to extract & comment on information available in the text & in the relevant subject matter
  • Ability to draw relevant conclusions in context
Pass
  • Elementary knowledge, understanding & application of the theory & skills described in the assessment objectives
  • Relevant knowledge & understanding of the concepts & ideas of the tasks posed in the examination paper
  • Sequenced responses which contain a reasoned account of the subject matter
  • Reference to textual/relevant examples, where required
  • Ability to extract & present information in a logical format
Fail Does not fulfill any of the above
Course Duration Table
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.

Full-Payment Structure
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 - $130.00
Instalment-Payment Structure
Fees Breakdown
(shows the full breakdown of total payable fees)
Total Payable
(S$)
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.

Full-Payment Structure
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 - $130.00
Instalment-Payment Structure
Fees Breakdown
(shows the full breakdown of total payable fees)
Total Payable
(S$)
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

Part Time Course Fee Breakdown
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
REMARKS
Last updated 27 Feb 10.
SENSE Mendaki Breakdown
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.

Course Duration Table
Type Full-Time Part-Time
Local 8 months 10 months
SDF N.A 155 hrs
International 8 months N.A

Admiralty

Full Time
Course Commencement Dates Time Days
This centre does not conduct full-time classes for this course.
Part Time
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

Full Time
Course Commencement Dates Time Days
This centre does not conduct full-time classes for this course.
Part Time
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

Full Time
Course Commencement Dates Time Days
This centre does not conduct full-time classes for this course.
Part Time
Course Commencement Dates Time Days
This centre does not conduct part-time classes for this course.

Call 62735611 for more information.

Dhoby Ghaut

Full Time
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
Part Time
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

Full Time
Course Commencement Dates Time Days
This centre does not conduct full-time classes for this course.
Part Time
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

Full Time
Course Commencement Dates Time Days
This centre does not conduct full-time classes for this course.

Part Time
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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