This course provides knowledge and understanding of different areas of the business world. Students have the opportunity to gain broad background in business management which allows students to gain the qualification in order to enter a specialist area of employment or to progress to Birmingham’s Advanced Diploma in Business Management.

Objectives

The aims of this syllabus are to enable candidates to have the relative attitude, knowledge and skills in the following areas; Business Environment, Business Resource, Introduction to Marketing, Business Communication, Training in the Business Workplace, Managing a Business Event, Developing Teams in Business, Managing Physical Resources in a Business Environment and Business Accounting.

Entry Requirements:

1) Age: 16 and above;

2) Academic Level: Obtained at least a C6 at GCE O-Level in any 3 subjects or equivalent;

3) Language: Obtained at least D7 at GCE O-Level in English Language or a pass in placement test.

Subjects

1. The Business Environment

2. Business Resources

3. Introduction to Marketing

4. Business Communication

5. Training in the Business Workplace

6. Managing a Business Event

7. Developing Teams in Business

8. Managing Physical Resources in a Business Environment

9. Business Accounting

Course Duration

Full time, 12 months,

Monday to Friday, 3 hours per day

Intakes

Please note that prospective students are advised to submit their application at least 6 weeks before the start date.

Manner of Teaching

Lectures, tutorial, discussion strategies, teamwork

Average Teacher – Student Ratio

1:32 (maximum)

Manner of assessment / examination

Md and End of module written examination

Criteria for Graduation

Complete course and all modules must obtained at least 50%

And Minimum Attendance Requirement

– Foreign Student – At least 90% attendance (absence with valid reason)

– Local Student – At least 75% attendance (absence with valid reason)

Criteria for Progression

Complete course and at least 6 modules obtained at least 50%

And Minimum Attendance Requirement

– Foreign Student – At least 90% attendance (absence with valid reason)

– Local Student – At least 75% attendance (absence with valid reason)

Pathway / Articulation

Birmingham Academy for Advanced Diploma in Business Management

Criteria for Award

Complete course and all modules must obtained at least 50%

And Minimum Attendance Requirement

– Foreign Student – At least 90% attendance (absence with valid reason)

– Local Student – At least 75% attendance (absence with valid reason)

Award

Diploma (Level 3) in Business Management

Awarding Body

Birmingham Academy

Fees Structure (S$- Singapore Dollar）

Remark:

1. Application Fee is non-refundable.

2. The above payment does not include Student’s Pass Processing Fee ($30.00), issuance fee ($60.00) for every student’s pass issued, and a multiple-entry visa fee ($30.00) for visa required nationals. The amount is to be paid to ica directly.

Document Required

1. Photocopy of Passport

2. Four recent passport sized photographs (with white background)

3. One certified true copy of birth certificate

4. One certified true copy of highest educational certificate

5. One certified true copy of highest educational results transcript

6. Bank Statements/ Fixed Deposit (equivalent of S$30,000/-) for VISA required country

7. Photocopy of parents’ passport (If below 18 years old)

8. Certified true copy of working testimonials stating the position held and salary per month. (If unemployed, provide parents’ or spouse’s working testimonials)

Please note that Notarised Translations are required if the documents are not in English.

Miscellaneous Fee

(non-compulsory and non-standard fees which are paid only when necessary or applicable):