Diploma in Business  (E-Learning)

Aims & Learning Outcomes

The Diploma in Business (E-Learning)  is an online course intended to teach students in a virtual learning environment. The medium of teaching will be English.

This E-Learning course is designed to enhance academic and vocational advancement by fostering the acquisition of knowledge, essential skills, and the ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning. It aims to equip learners with problem-solving and decision-making capabilities that will prove valuable both in academic pursuits and professional endeavors related to business coursework. The course offers an engaging and easily accessible learning experience, providing students with a comprehensive grasp of business principles, analysis techniques, and contemporary business issues, which they can subsequently apply in their future careers. Moreover, it enables students to select from a range of business study programs that align with their individual interests and aspirations.

Learning Objectives 

At the end of this programme, students will be able to: 

  • iDevelop knowledge and understanding of business and management concepts, terms and theories
  • iAnalyse problems related to the modules studied
  • iDetermine the suitability of several approaches to resolving organizational challenges presented within the modules
  • iExhibit professional information management skills, business skills and communication skills

Course Structure

The students are required to study SIX (6) Core and TWO (2) specialist modules in the specialism of interest. Each module is equivalent to 15 credits for a total of 120 credits. Each credit is equal to 10 learning hours. 

Teacher to Student Ratio –  1:30

Core Modules

1. Principles of Management  

  1. Microeconomics
  2. Statistics and Mathematics
  3. Principles of Accounting 
  4. Information System and Management 
  5. Macroeconomics

Elective Modules

Accounting Specialism 

  1. Cost and Management Accounting
  2. Financial Accounting

Finance Specialism 

  1. Corporate Finance
  2. Finance and Banking

International Business Specialism 

  1. International Business
  2. Global Human Resource
Delivery and Assessment
  1. The course will be delivered 100% by qualified and trained educators in a virtual learning environment. Students will typically attend live-streamed online lectures/lessons. For a more hands-on learning experience, the teacher will allow students to ask questions in real-time through webcam, microphone, or live chat. The teacher and the student will have regular one-on-one engagement similar to a traditional face-to-face lesson. 

    Self-paced (asynchronous) instruction will supplement the live online classes. Students can watch previously recorded lectures at their own leisure. The instructor will typically be available via email or text chat should the students require any clarification during the learning process. In the same manner, students will communicate with one another where they can discuss the module materials and work on any assignment allocated. 

    Students learn in a variety of ways and, therefore, should be expected to engage in different learning patterns (independent learning, group work, computer based workshops, class presentation, essay writing, etc.) 

    The teaching, learning and assessment strategy of each module has been designed to ensure that  teaching methods are appropriate for achieving the learning objectives of the module. 

    Assessments will be conducted via a robust online examination platform, integrated into the LMS, to ensure that online examinations are systematically scheduled, conducted and evaluated with integrity. 

    A wide variety of assessment methods will be employed and these may include: Time constrained examinations, open book examinations, assignments, presentations, peer assessment, projects, etc. 

Duration
  1. This is a FULL TIME course and will run for eight (8) months. Delivery will be for 3 hours per day for 5 days every week for a total of 336 hours. Students are expected to complete the course in 12 months.  

    Minimum class size is 30 students. 

    Maximum candidature period for a student to complete the course is 12 months. 

Admission Requirement
    • Min age: 17 years PLUS
    • Academic Level: Completed A-Level with 2 passes OR Completed equivalent to at least 12 years of formal education
    • Min language requirement: Obtained at least GCE O-Level C6 in English language or equivalent ORIELTS 5.5 or equivalent

    Alternative entry: Mature candidate of minimum age of thirty (30) with at least eight (8)  years working experience.

     

Graduation Requirement
  1.  To earn the academic certificate, students must successfully complete the course by achieving at least a passing grade in all assessments for each required and assigned module.

Intake Dates
  1. Monthly

Target Students
  1. The programme is designed primarily for the convenience of students who wish to pursue a Diploma in Business and progress on to USC’s Advanced Diploma in Business. Thereafter, students may wish to continue their study at UK, Australian and American universities for another a year or two to obtain their related Business degree. 

    The target students are both residents of Singapore and learners residing in Southeast Asia and other countries as long as they meet the entry requirements of this online course. 

     

Fee Structure
  1. Course Fee: SGD 6,000.00 

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