Advanced Diploma in Business
Programme Overview
The Advanced Diploma in Business is delivered on-site at USC campus. The medium of instruction is English.
It is designed to foster understanding of global marketing rules, the essential skills to formulate overall development strategies, and the ability to make long-term business decisions for enterprises.
Programme Aims
The programme aims to equip students with systematic business cognition and comprehensive practical competencies for future workplace and career development. It will enable the students to:
- Analyse business situations and work out reasonable development plans from a holistic perspective.
- Carry out management plans and marketing activities efficiently in real business work.
- Adapt to multicultural working environments and cooperate smoothly with international colleagues and partners.
- Identify potential financial risks and put forward targeted solutions for cross-border business.
- Capture market trends, identify business opportunities and respond to market changes in a timely manner.
Course/ Assessment Structure
The students are required to study eight (8) modules. Each module is equivalent to 15 credits for a total of 120 credits. Each credit is equal to 10 learning hours.
Core Modules
- Organisational Behaviour
- Business Strategy
- Operations and Production Management
- Marketing, Market Research and Forecasting
- Business Law
- International Trade
- International Finance
- Business Ethics and Intercultural Communication
Admission Requirement
a. Normal Entry
- Min age: 18 years PLUS
- Academic Level:
- Obtained Diploma in Business from United Seas College OR
- Obtained a relevant Diploma or equivalent qualification, which has either a GCE ‘A’ level Examination or completion of 12 years of formal education as the qualifying entry requirement, and subject to the approval of USC Academic Board.
- Min language requirement:
- Obtained at least an IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
b. Alternative Entry
Mature candidate of minimum age of thirty (30) with at least eight (8) years of working experience.
Delivery Requirement
The programme will be delivered through a face-to-face, classroom-based approach that promotes active participation, engagement, and collaborative learning.
For each module, a total of 42 hours will be conducted through instructor-led classroom sessions, enabling students to engage in lectures, discussions, case studies, practical exercises, group activities, and guided learning under the direct supervision of lecturers. These sessions are designed to facilitate the acquisition and application of knowledge while encouraging interaction among students and faculty.
In addition, each module will require 108 hours of independent learning and assessment-related activities. This includes prescribed readings, research, assignments, projects, reflective exercises, preparation for assessments, and the completion of both formative and summative assessment tasks. This component supports the reinforcement and application of concepts covered during classroom sessions while encouraging students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-directed learning skills.
Assessment will comprise a combination of formative and summative assessments, as specified in the module syllabus. Formative assessments will provide ongoing opportunities for feedback and learning development, while summative assessments will evaluate the extent to which students have achieved the intended learning outcomes. These may include assignments, projects, quizzes, or examinations designed to evaluate students’ achievement of the intended learning outcomes.
The teaching, learning, and assessment strategy for each module has been designed to ensure that teaching methods are appropriate for achieving the module’s learning objectives.
Duration
The program may be pursued on either a full-time or part-time basis. The full-time modality spans a period of eight (8) months, with instructional sessions allocated three hours per day, five days per week, culminating in a total of 336 instructional hours. Conversely, the part-time modality extends over nine (9) months, with sessions scheduled two hours per day, five days per week, also amounting to a total of 336 instructional hours.
Teacher:Student Ratio = 1:20
Maximum candidature period for a student to complete the course is 36 months.
Intake Dates
February / May/ August / November
Fee Structure
Course Fee: SGD 7,000.00 + GST.
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