Cambridge International Certificate in Effective Business Communications
Overview
This module is part of the Cambridge International Diploma in Business course that provides a framework for developing the skills and knowledge needed for employment in the increasingly dynamic business environment. The Diploma has been developed specifically for the international market, recognising the growing importance of employees working across geographic and cultural borders. This Diploma aims to meet the needs of employers, employees and students, by assessing knowledge and competence in a range of Business areas. The standards embodied in the Cambridge International Diploma in Business are valued in countries around the world. The syllabus and assessments provide a framework through which candidates, wherever they might be, can be reliably assessed against the performance standards. It equips individuals with a theoretical understanding and practical abilities across many business disciplines at all levels of the management structure. The Award is ideal for individuals seeking to broaden their understanding of business and those who aim to develop specific workplace skills. The CIE Diploma is directly awarded and assessed by the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), and is recognised across universities and colleges across the UK and Australia among other international institutions of learning and professional institutes and associations.
Learning Objectives
The aim of the Diploma is to assess a candidate's competence in a range of Business skills. It enables students to demonstrate - an understanding of the key business concepts; application of skills to real work environments; and an ability to conduct independent research and analysis. Candidates can be certificated for individual modules, the Core Certificates, or the full Cambridge International Diploma in Business.
To achieve the Cambridge International Diploma in Business at Advanced Level candidates must succesfully complete:
- 2 Core Modules and
- 2 from a choice of Optional Modules.
- The Core Modules are Business Organization and Environment and Effective Business Communication.
- The Optional Modules are Business Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, and Business Start-up.
For the Effective Business Communication module, the syllabus cover :
- Understand and assess the business communication process;
- Produce and evaluate effective written business documentation;
- Appraise the characteristics of effective group communication;
- Evaluate interview procedures for effective communication;
- Identify, evaluate and apply the use of visual aids in business communications.
Entry Qualifications
- 3 'N' Level Credits with a Pass in English
- NITEC/Higher NITEC graduates; OR
- those without formal qualifications but have some work experience will be assessed on case-by-case basis.
| Type | Full-Time | Part-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Local | N.A | 30 hours |
| SDF | N.A | N.A |
| International | N.A | 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.
The course is not available for Full-Time students
| Fees Breakdown (shows the full breakdown of total payable fees) |
Total Payable (S$) |
|---|---|
| Course Application Fee (not covered under FPS and not refundable) | $50.00 |
| Course Fee | $420.00 |
| (A) Total Course Fees Payable | $420.00 |
| (B) GST | $32.90 |
| (C) Grand Total Upon 1st Payment | $502.90 |
Last updated 26 Feb 10.
Not available for SDF Full-Time students
Not available for SDF Part-Time students
Not available for SENSE Mendaki
The course is not available for International Students
| Type | Full-Time | Part-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Local | N.A | 30 hours |
| SDF | N.A | N.A |
| International | N.A | N.A |
Admiralty
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
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| This centre does not conduct full-time classes for this course. | ||
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| Commencement dates after the last available date are yet to be scheduled. | ||
Call 62699447 for more information.
Ang Mo Kio
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
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| This centre does not conduct full-time classes for this course. | ||
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
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| 23 Nov 10 | 7:00PM — 9:30PM | Tu Th |
Call 64523885 for more information.
Bukit Merah
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| This centre does not conduct full-time classes for this course. | ||
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
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| This centre does not conduct part-time classes for this course. | ||
Call 62735611 for more information.
Dhoby Ghaut
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
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| This centre does not conduct full-time classes for this course. | ||
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
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| 17 Sep 10 | 2:00PM — 5:00PM | Mo We Fr |
Call 63377589 for more information.
Joo Chiat
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
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| This centre does not conduct full-time classes for this course. | ||
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 10 | 7:00PM — 9:30PM | Mo We |
Jurong East
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
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| This centre does not conduct full-time classes for this course. | ||
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement dates after the last available date are yet to be scheduled. | ||
Call 65655655 for more information.
Pre-register “Cambridge International Certificate in Effective Business Communications” 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.

