Higher Diploma in Business and Management

Why Study Business and Management at DIMENSIONS?

Gold Standard Service Provider Award in Business Management

Honoured with the distinguished Gold Standard Service Provider Award in Business Management by JobsCentral Learning, Singapore, for two years in a row, it markedly bespeaks the outstanding educational quality of our Business and Management programmes.

As we understand that the business world is constantly evolving, we continuously forge partnerships with reputable educational institutions to furnish our students with global knowledge to enhance their employment prospects. Our pedagogical methods also enable students to gain predictive insights into the risks and successes of the dynamic business environments through case studies and quality sessions with skilled practitioners. Upon graduation, our students will be able to effectively contribute their academic knowledge and skills to the business world.

Programme Introduction

A stepping stone to a full degree, the Higher Diploma in Business and Management is a well-balanced programme which encompasses the nuts and bolts of the major functional aspects of business such as finance, sales and marketing, economics, human resources, operations management, and so forth. At the same time, learners will be able to gain an increased exposure to a full breadth of business topics and international issues on an enterprise-wide basis.

What Will I Learn?

• To develop the core competencies to grow a solid customer base and market a business profitably
• To access and effectively manage a broad spectrum of sources of finance to sustain a successful business
• To understand the various factors that influence consumer behaviour as well as the underlying principles which underpin all marketing activities

At Whom Is This Programme Targeted?

• Students who seek to possess a desirable base of knowledge relating to real-world business strategies and their marketing implications
• Budding entrepreneurs who are invested in developing marketable and transferrable skills to maintain and strengthen their global market position

Course Structure

Higher Diploma in Business and Management consists of 16 modules.

Course Outline

• Outline for Organisational BehaviourThe aim of this module is to develop students’ understanding of individual and group behaviour in organisations and to examine current theories and their application in managing behaviour in the workplace.
• Outline for Personal and Professional DevelopmentThis module intends to help students to become an effective, confident, and self-directed person. Hence, students will have the confidence and professional skills to aspire for their personal and career growth.
• Outline for Consumer BehaviourThe focus of this module is to understand the current theoretical and practical aspects of consumer behaviour. This module focuses on understanding, evaluating and predicting consumer behaviour. This module stresses analytical thinking about consumer psychology and prediction of how marketing tactics may influence the demand for products and services.
• Outline for Business Research MethodsThis module aims to develop business research skills in students. They will identify a business issue, formulate research objectives, critically review related literature, and propose appropriate research methods for the collection, analysis and presentation of data. Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to use scientific enquiry techniques to address various business-related issues and make informed decisions.
• Outline for Business OperationThe aim of this module is to provide learners with the understanding and skills to manage their activities in the business workplace to improve their effectiveness and efficiency. Students will be exposed to the areas such as business processes and functions, planning work activities, managing work activities, ensuring quality products and services, managing health and safety and making improvements at the workplace.
• Outline for Financial AccountingThe module equips students with knowledge of the essential accounting concepts, theories and systems of preparing and generating related financial statements. Successful students will be able to interpret and analyse the essential accounts and financial data, the financial health such as the liquidity, solvency and profitability of the company, and information supporting day-to-day business operations and decisions.
• Outline for EconomicsThis module introduces learners to a range of economic activities revolving around the business and aims to develop students’ micro and macroeconomic concepts, principles, and application in support of effective business decisions in the competitive environment surrounding enterprises.
• Outline for Managing Information and TechnologyThis module introduces students to the role and functions of management information systems in a business operation and introduces them to the techniques for the effective collection, storing and analysing of data for effective decision-making process via electronic and paper-based communication. It will require the students to develop practical applications as well as the ability to recommend how MIS should be used in business as a competitive advantage. Students will also be exposed to the technical aspects of data management.
• Outline for MarketingThis module aims to provide learners with understanding and skills relating to the fundamental concepts and principles that underpin the marketing process and activities in business organizations.
• Outline for Human Resource ManagementThis module aims to explore the role and functions of human resource management. Students will get an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained in a case study related to human resource management. The key focus of this module will be the processes involved in the human resource management in an organisation. Students will also get exposed to the legal frameworks and special issues surrounding HRM.
• Outline for Global Business EnvironmentThe module aims to equip the students with an understanding of the global context in which organisations function. This module also helps the students to explore the dynamic nature of organisations through studying the impact of external factors such as political, legal, social and technological impacts on business operations.
• Outline for Financial ManagementIn the unit, the students will learn about managing finance with the business environment. They will also learn about the management of sources of funding, working capital investment decisions, risk and return and business performance using ratios.
• Outline for Management AccountingThis module aims to develop in learners a practical understanding of the accounting techniques to analyse financial statements, investigate control systems, income generation methods and measuring business performance. Learners also need to apply cost and financial information for budgeting and forecasting purposes and are expected to develop to make effective short-term decisions.
• Outline for Business LawThe unit introduces students to the basic principles of law relating to business. It develops students’ knowledge of general principles of contract and criminal law, and the more specific statutory provisions relating to consumer and employee protection. It also introduces students to the business units as well as their formation, management and dissolution. The students are encouraged to analyse and evaluate legal provisions and to adopt a practical approach to problem solving.
• Outline for Small Business ManagementThis module explores a broad base of knowledge and skills in business management. Students will investigate the processes involved of planning, implementing strategy for developing new business or product using innovative approach, and reviewing the performance of a small business enterprise.
• Outline for Business StrategyThis module intends to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of business planning and strategy. Learner will explore how a business unit can be strategically organised and planned for attaining core competence in order to stay competitive.

Scope of Study

This course aims to provide students with a broad base of understanding, knowledge and skills in business and management. Upon completion, successful students will have built up the competency of the major areas of business and management supporting their further study or career development in the related fields.

Delivery Mode

Lectures, tutorials, discussions and research activities

Commencement Date/Intakes

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Course Fees

1.	Application Fee (Non-refundable and non-transferable)	:S$	500.00
2.	Tuition Fee	:S$	23,800.00
3.	Administrative Fee	:S$	735.00
4.	Examination Fee	:S$	1,300.00
5.	Course Material	:S$	1,400.00
6.	Medical Check-Up Fee	:S$	60.00
7.	International Student Management Fee	:S$	1,000.00
8.	ICA Processing and Student’s Pass Fee	:S$	135.00
	9% GST	:S$	2,603.70
	Total	:S$	31,533.70

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Payment Mode

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Duration

16 months of Institutional Training with the schedule and session sequence set according to the Scheme of Work.
Maximum allowed period for a student to complete the course is 32 months.

Maximum Candidature Period

Student is not allowed to retake the course and/or request for a refund in the event if he/she fails to complete the programme within the maximum candidature period.

Opportunities for Further Education/Career Pathway

In addition to serving as an international passport to higher education, the Higher Diploma in Business and Management programme is oriented towards enhancing the employment prospects for a horde of graduates in today’s competitive business environment.

 

Notes:
Foreigner’s application for jobs in Singapore is subject to the approval from the Ministry of Manpower of Singapore (MOM). DIMENSIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE any success rate of approval.

Entry Requirements

Academic Level:

Local students	Received a passing grade in at least one (1) GCE A-Level subject or DIMENSIONS’ Foundation Diploma in Business or other certificate in Foundation programme (with equivalent entry requirements as Foundation Diploma in Business and subject to approval) or for mature students, they must be at least 30 years of age and possess a minimum of 8 years of work experience in relevant fields.
International students	Equivalent to Year 12 from the respective home countries of the applicants.

 

English Proficiency : An IELTS score of at least 5.5 or DIMENSIONS’ Certificate in Academic English (CAE) Level 4 or passed DIMENSIONS’ English Proficiency Test at an equivalent level or its equivalent. English proficiency may be considered to have been met and an IELTS score may not be required if applicant possesses a highest qualification where English was the sole medium of instruction.

 

Class Periods

Full-time
Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 11.30am and/or 12.15pm - 3.15pm and/or 3.30pm - 6.30pm

3 hours per session. All specific programme schedules will be reflected in the timetable.

Examination Period

At the end of each semester or course

Assessment Methods

Assignment (70%); Examination (30%)

Assessment Grading Criteria

A : (80 marks and above)
B : (70 – 79 marks)
C : (60 – 69 marks)
D : (50 – 59 marks)
F : Fail (49 marks and below)

Note:
All students will only be given 2 referral assessments, and no further referral assessment is permitted if they have maximised the number of attempts allowed. If students do not pass the module during the referral assessment attempts, they will not qualify for the full award and will only be eligible to exit the programme with a Diploma only if they pass all 8 modules at Level 4. Alternatively, students can opt to retake the module with the payment of retake fee per module of S$ 1,635.00 (inclusive of 9% GST) to try to achieve the full award.

Assessment Weighting

Modules	Assessment Methods (Weighting)
Business Operation	Assignment (70%) Examination (30%)
Consumer Behaviour	Assignment (70%) Examination (30%)
Marketing	Assignment (70%) Examination (30%)
Personal and Professional Development	Assignment (70%) Examination (30%)
Business Law	Assignment (70%) Examination (30%)
Financial Accounting	Assignment (70%) Examination (30%)
Managing Information and Technology	Assignment (70%) Examination (30%)
Economics	Assignment (70%) Examination (30%)
Financial Management	Assignment (70%) Examination (30%)
Management Accounting	Assignment (70%) Examination (30%)
Human Resources Management	Assignment (70%) Examination (30%)
Global Business Environment	Assignment (70%) Examination (30%)
Organisational Behaviour	Assignment (70%) Examination (30%)
Business Research Methods	Assignment (70%) Examination (30%)
Small Business Management	Assignment (70%) Examination (30%)
Business Strategy	Assignment (70%) Examination (30%)

Expected Examination Results Release Date

Not more than 3 months after the final assessment

Qualification Award

Higher Diploma in Business and Management awarded by DIMENSIONS International College

Graduation Requirements

A “Pass” in all assessments of all assignments and examinations

Teacher – Student Ratio

Average teacher-student ratio is 1:35
Note: The number of students in the classroom is subject to the maximum seating capacity.