BMC International College

Course Synopsis

This programme provides you with the skills and knowledge in secretarial administration and a range of related fields that are of direct relevance to employment as Personal Secretary / Assistant and Administrative Assistant.

At the end of the programme, you should be able to:

• Produce business documents using common software packages.
• Write business letters, memos, minutes of meeting and reports.
• Maintain an appointment diary.
• Carry out office administration tasks.
• Access information via the Internet.
• Retrieve and respond to corporate messages and to schedule corporate activities.
• Assist in event planning.
• Prepare simple accounts.

Entry Requirements

• 3 GCE ‘O’ Level subjects pass – including English (grade 1 – 6), Maths (grade 1 – 8) & one other subject (grade 1 – 7)
• 5 SPM Level subjects pass grade (1 – 6) – English, Maths & 3 relevant subjects
• COS / NSS Qualifications
• Entrance Test – 2001, 2002, 2003

Progression Opportunities

Higher NITEC in Business Studies (Administration) graduates may apply for admission to the first year of a related course at the polytechnics. However, your admission is subject to you meeting the entry requirements set by the respective polytechnics. With the polytechnic diploma, graduates can go on to pursue a university degree. Higher NITEC in Business Studies (Administration) graduates with COM may gain direct entry to the second year of some courses.

Higher NITEC in Business Studies (Administration) graduates may apply for polytechnic courses in the following areas:

• Accountancy Accounting & Finance
• Banking & Financial Management
• Banking & Financial Services
• Business
• Business Administration
• Business Management
• Business Studies
• Community Services Management
• Hospitality Management
• Logistics & Operations Management
• Marketing
• Risk & Insurance Management
• Sport & Wellness Management
• Tourism Management

Alternatively, Higher NITEC in Business Studies (Administration) graduates can take up professional qualifications such as the Private & Executive Secretary's Diploma.

Career Prospects

Some of the job titles held by Higher NITEC in Business Studies (Administration) graduates include:

• Personal Assistant
• Personal Secretary
• Administrative Assistant Higher NITEC in Business Studies (Administration) graduates are employed by companies in all sectors of the economy, including government departments, statutory boards and private sector companies.

Based on the 2005 graduate employment survey, the mean gross monthly salary of Higher NITEC in Business Studies (Administration) graduates is about $1,300. Your career advancement prospects will improve as you grow in experience and upgrade your skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.

HIGHER NITEC IN BUSINESS STUDIES (ADMINISTRATION)

1. COMMUNICATING FOR BUSINESS

To communicate effectively and handle oral communication required in a business/work environment.

2. WRITING FOR BUSINESS

To communicate effectively and handle written communication required in a business/work environment.

3. OFFICE APPLICATIONS

To provide students a basic knowledge of the applications of office software.

4. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

To provide an overview of the general business environment and explore contemporary issues.

5. PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING

To record simple business transactions and prepare bank reconciliation statements and final accounts.

6. ADVANCED OFFICE APPLICATIONS

Uses of software applications & business models in industries.

7. EVENT ORGANIZATION AND PUBLICITY

To conceptualize, plan and execute events as well as assist in publicity aspects of a planned event.

8. HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION

To explain the various aspects of the HR Department in an organization.

9. PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING

To understand basic concepts of marketing mix and its application at the workplace.

10. SERVICE EXCELLENCE

Cultivate customer rapport, managing needs and expectations, service recovery, strategies & building customer loyalty.

11. BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

An overview of the banking sector & understanding the functions of the financial institutions.

12. BUSINESS STATISTICS

To compute and present statistical data for business usage.

Award Criteria

Note: Course syllabus will be provided upon registration.

Pre-register “Higher National ITE Certificate (NITEC) in Business Studies (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).
International students, please apply here.
All fields are mandatory.