Courses Available to International Students
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 |
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| Merit |
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| Pass |
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| Fail | Does not fulfill any of the above |
New Fee Structure
Under the new fee structure, applicants are required to pay a non-refundable processing fee of $30 when an application for STP is submitted to ICA for consideration. Payment must be made through the ICA online portals for STP application (i.e. SOLAR or SOLAR+). Successful STP applications will only need to pay a one-time fee of $60 for the issuance of the LTP cards, regardless of the duration of the pass granted. The prevailing visa fee will continue to apply for those visa-required countries.
Foreign students will be required to pay a sum of $60 for replacement of lost or damaged STP cards.
NOTE: Fees may change periodically without prior notice.
| Fees Breakdown (shows the full breakdown of total payable fees) |
Total Payable (S$) |
|---|---|
| Course Application Fee (not covered under FPS and not refundable) | $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.
