Why Study Business Management at DIMENSIONS?

DIMENSIONS’ Business Management programme has a proud record of upholding the highest educational standards that prepare our students for success in the workplace.

 

We continuously forge partnerships with reputable institutions known for their outstanding curriculum and faculty. Our pedagogical methods also equip students with the quantitative and qualitative skills they need to be strategic and adroit business practitioners in the international workplace, whose competencies cover a broad range of business contexts.

The University of Derby

The University of Derby has won the:

• Higher Education University of the Year (National Education Opportunities Network (NEON) Awards 2020.
• University of the Year for Social Mobility (UK Social Mobility Awards 2020)

 

The University of Derby is a modern university with a proud history of teaching excellence, committed to delivering top quality education and opportunities for all its students.

 

Beyond academics, the university prides itself on its inclusive community, where every individual is celebrated and given the resources they need to thrive. As a result, the university has raised up scores of future-focused students who are bold and innovative, with diverse skill sets and experiences that add value to any organisation they join.

 

DIMENSIONS International College is a Franchise Partner of the University of Derby, UK for the above programme.

Programme Introduction

Some highlights of the Derby Business Management programme:

• Join one of the best business management degrees in the UK – we’ve have been ranked in the Top 20 for two years running. (Guardian University Guide 2021).
• From the get-go, you’ll be thinking about how to apply what you’re learning. Through topical case studies, business simulations and real consultancy projects.
• Covering global and strategic issues, you’ll study the specialist areas of management and leadership and marketing.

 

The programme is specifically designed for students who wish to be successful business practitioners in a global setting. The programme equips students with in-depth knowledge about a wide range of topics, including consumer behaviour, cross-cultural marketing, international entrepreneurship, global business and strategy, and leadership and management.

 

Taught by a distinguished faculty through a rigorous curriculum, students will also enjoy a combination of personal tutor and external mentor contact, which will allow them to learn from industry players and acquire valuable skills and knowledge that will drive their employability.

 

For updated and accurate information on the University of Derby and the Business Management Program, please visit their website at https://www.derby.ac.uk/

 

Objective:

• To equip individuals with business management skills with a technological focus
• To develop individuals’ understanding of current and future business technology, including business analytics tools and methods
• To develop individuals’ analytical and problem-solving skills in the context of the tech-driven workplace so they can create solutions to business and IT problems

Designed for:

• Individuals who wish to pursue a career in the business sector, especially with a focus on supply chain management, or in related fields.
•  Individuals who wish to pursue a higher academic qualification in business-related disciplines in the future.

 

Course Structure

The course consists of 5 modules.

 

Course	Specialization Module	Common Module
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Management (Top-Up)	Marketing Across Cultures International Entrepreneurship	Developing Leadership and Management The Business Consultancy Project Global Business and Strategy
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management (International Business) (Top-Up)	Marketing Across Cultures Sustainable Development and International Business Law
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Business Technology) (Top-Up)	Commercial Management of IT IT Business Analyst
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Marketing) (Top-Up)	Marketing Strategy Content, Copywriting and Creativity
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Finance) (Top-Up)	Financial Statement Analysis International Business Performance Appraisal
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Supply Chain and Logistics) (Top-Up)	International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Strategy
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Enterprise) (Top-Up)	Freelancing Skills and Working for Yourself Developing a Global Enterprise
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Human Resource Management) (Top-Up)	Employee Engagement and Wellbeing Contemporary Issues in HR Management

 

Module Outline

Common Modules

• Outline for Developing Leadership and ManagementOn successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
  • Critically evaluate the definition, roles and responsibilities of Leadership and Management in modern contexts
  • Assess alternative theoretical approaches to leadership and management and their relevance within contemporary organisations.
  • Discuss different methods of leadership and management development and how to implement and evaluate interventions effectively

• Outline for The Business Consultancy ProjectOn successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
  • Identify and deploy an appropriate research and consultancy project to collect data on a strategic business situation.
  • Critically analyse information drawn from the data and devise realistic recommendations.
  • Critically evaluate the likely impact of the recommendations.
  • Professionally communicate the outcomes of the project both verbally and in writing to a specialist audience.

• Outline for Global Business and StrategyOn successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
  • Integrate the theories of international trade and investment in an applied analysis of global businesses
  • Apply appropriate and relevant theories to complex business situations to determine future strategic direction and provide recommendations for implementation

Specialization Module:

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Management (Top-Up)

• Outline for Marketing Across CulturesOn successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
  • Critically discuss the differing approaches that can be used to carry out a cross-cultural analysis, and using a chosen cross-cultural approach, develop an understanding of the social and cultural differences between two very culturally-different countries of student choice.
  • Critically examine how the social and cultural factors of a selected foreign country of student choice could influence consumer behaviour towards particular chosen product or service, and evaluate the strategic implications this may have on the marketing mix.
  • Critically evaluate the various international market entry strategy options available to chosen company that is seeking international expansion to a culturally-different destination, and make own justified recommendations for the market entry strategy that the company should adopt.

• Outline for International Entrepreneurship On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
  • Select appropriate models, frameworks and/or theories and justify why they are appropriate to international entrepreneurship
  • Apply appropriate models, frameworks and/or theories within an international entrepreneurship context
  • Critically evaluate the application of these models, frameworks and/or theories and demonstrate your learning through reflection

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management (International Business) (Top-Up)

• Outline for Marketing Across CulturesOn successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
  • Critically analyse the differing approaches that can be used to carry out a cross-cultural analysis.
  • Critically analyse the social and cultural factors that could influence consumer behaviour.
  • A cross-cultural analysis on the marketing mix.
  • Critically evaluate the various international market entry strategy options available.

• Outline for Sustainable Development and International Business LawOn successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
  • Understand and critically evaluate the meaning of sustainable development and the law applicable to international business transactions.
  • Creatively solve international business problems through the practical application of sustainable development theory and international business law.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Business Technology) (Top-Up)

• Outline for Commercial Management of ITOn successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
  • Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate and use appropriate techniques for scoping and defining IT supplier relationships.
  • Propose a strategic IT supplier selection process and draft commercial documentation.
  • Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate and manage IT supplier performance and use appropriate techniques to manage the supplier relationship.
  • Apply stakeholder management techniques, interpersonal skills and communication skills to supplier relationships.

• Outline for IT Business AnalystOn successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
  • Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate and use appropriate techniques in the investigation and analysis of complex and strategic business problems.
  • Propose and financially justify alternative approaches to solving a business problem, which at least partly involves the use of technology.
  • Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate and use appropriate techniques to accurately capture business requirements.
  • Apply and evaluate stakeholder management techniques, interpersonal skills and communication skills.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Marketing) (Top-Up)

• Outline for Marketing StrategyOn successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
  • Critically evaluate marketing strategy from the perspective of a market led and market focused view
  • Identify, develop, and apply a market led

• Outline for Content, Copywriting and CreativityOn successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
  • Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate and use appropriate techniques in the investigation and analysis of complex and strategic business problems.
  • Propose and financially justify alternative approaches to solving a business problem, which at least partly involves the use of technology.
  • Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate and use appropriate techniques to accurately capture business requirements.
  • Apply and evaluate stakeholder management techniques, interpersonal skills and communication skills.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Finance) (Top-Up)

• Outline for Financial Statement AnalysisOn successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
  • Analyse financial statements to make decisions on the strength and adaptability of a business.
  • Evaluate the influence of internal and external factors on the company's future prospects.

• Outline for International Business Performance AppraisalOn successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
  • Demonstrate through investigation and presentation skills the ability to analyse a business performance issue and communicate the results and recommendations to an appropriate audience.
  • Further develop understanding on a particular relevant topic of your choice and critically evaluate the key issues.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Supply Chain and Logistics) (Top-Up)

• Outline for International Purchasing and Supply Chain ManagementOn successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
  • Evaluate a range of theories and models relating to International Purchasing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management and how these contribute to delivering superior goods and services in a competitive business environment
  • Apply and justify the use of theory to real world scenarios to deliver business improvement

• Outline for Supply Chain StrategyOn successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
  • Evaluate current critical, methodological, theoretic and practice based literature relating to Supply Chain Strategy and its role within the wider business environment
  • Identify and critically evaluate key elements within an organisation which impact directly and indirectly on its Supply Chain Strategy and decision making
  • Selectively apply appropriate methods, models and approaches to analyse and synthesise information about complex supply chains and provide creative and innovative solutions and /or recommendations

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Enterprise) (Top-Up)

• Outline for Freelancing Skills and Working for YourselfOn successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
  • Develop and promote a value-added offering to a specified set of stakeholders.
  • Critically evaluate the process of developing your value-added offering using appropriate models, frameworks and/or theories.
  • Demonstrate and contextualise your learning through reflection.

• Outline for Developing a Global EnterpriseOn successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
  • Select appropriate models, frameworks and/or theories and justify why they are appropriate to global enterprise.
  • Apply appropriate models, frameworks and/or theories within a global enterprise context.
  • Critically evaluate these models, frameworks and/or theories and demonstrate your learning through reflection.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Human Resource Management) (Top-Up)

• Outline for Employee Engagement and WellbeingOn successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
  • Analyse the concept and components of employee engagement and 'good work' and its Impact at an individual, organisational and national level.
  • Evaluate a range of employee engagement and wellbeing tools and approaches to enhance employee experience, wellbeing and engagement in the workplace.

• Outline for Contemporary Issues in HR ManagementOn successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
  • Identify what is required to perform effectively and efficiently as an HR professional.
  • Identify and analyse the impact of contemporary issues on the HR function and wider business environment.
  • Critically evaluate the purpose, delivery and value of key objectives of the HR function within contemporary organisations.

Language (Course conducted in)

English

Scope of Study

Theories, case study analysis, presentation and practices in the areas of business management

Delivery Mode

Lectures, tutorials, discussions and researches

Commencement Date/Intakes

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DIMENSIONS reserves the right to change the intakes at any time without prior notice.

Modes of Assessments

Combination of written examinations, coursework in the form of portfolio, case study analysis, practical report, Essay, group or individual presentations.

Course Fees

Full-time

1.	Application Fee (Non-refundable and non-transferable)	S$	500.00
2.	Tuition Fee	S$	19,800.00
3.	Registration Fee For Overseas University	S$	3,000.00
4.	Administrative Fee	S$	610.00
5.	Examination Fee	S$	900.00
6.	Course Material	S$	1.050.00
7.	Medical Check-Up Fee	S$	60.00
8.	International Student Management Fee	S$	500.00
9.	ICA Processing and Student’s Pass Fee	S$	135.00
	9% GST	S$	2,389.95
	Total	S$	28,944.95

Part-time

1.	Application Fee (Non-refundable and non-transferable)	S$	100.00
2.	Tuition Fee	S$	8,064.95
3.	Registration Fee For Overseas University	S$	3,000.00
4.	Administrative Fee	S$	400.00
5.	Examination Fee	S$	900.00
6.	Course Material	S$	1,050.00
	9% GST	S$	1,216.35
	Total	S$	14,731.30

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Payment Mode

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Duration

• 12 months (full-time)
• 12 months (part-time)

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

For career advancement, students can look forward to employment opportunities in these industries:

• Business Administration, General Management
• Marketing and Sales Management
• Human Resource Management
• International Business and Trade
• Other relevant sectors or industries
• Masters in Business /Supply Chain Management or related degrees

 

Notes:

• Graduates progression pathway is subject to the respective Institutions’/Universities’ entry requirements at the point of application.
• 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: Polytechnic Diploma or DIMENSIONS Higher Diploma or DIMENSIONS Advanced Diploma or other private qualification that is equivalent to a year 1 and 2 of a degree programme from relevant disciplines or its equivalent.

All the applications are subject to University’s approval.

 

English Proficiency: Applicants must have an IELTS Score of 6.0 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(Face-to-face)

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.

Part-time(Blended)

Weekday (Monday to Friday)
Sessions will be conducted from 7.00pm to 10.00pm

and/or

Weekend (Saturday and/or Sunday)
Sessions will be conducted within 9.00am to 6.00pm

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

Examination Period

Assessments in course and / or at the end of semester

Note: All assessed marks shall be deemed provisional until such time they have been confirmed by an Awards Assessment Board of the Awarding Body.

Assessment Methods

Combination of written examinations, coursework in the form of portfolio, case study analysis, practical report, Essay, group or individual presentations.

Assessment Weighting

	Module Name	Assessment Methods (Weighting)
Common Module	Developing Leadership and Management	Coursework – Management Report 3500 words (100%)
	The Business Consultancy Project	Coursework 1 – Individual Report (4000 – 5000 words) (60%), Coursework 2 – Presentation (15 minutes) (40%), Coursework 3 – Self-Reflection 2000 words (Pass/Fail)
	Global Business and Strategy	Coursework 1 (50%) , Coursework 2 – Management Report 2500 words (50%)
BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up)	Marketing Across Cultures	Presentation (30%), Written Assessment – 3000 words (70%)
	International Entrepreneurship	Coursework 1 – Individual Report or Group Project (10 minutes video) (50%) , Coursework 2 – Individual Report 1500 words (50%)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (International Business) (Top-Up)	Marketing Across Cultures	Coursework (70%)
	Sustainable Development and International Business Law	Practical (50%), Coursework (P/F)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Business Technology) (Top-Up)	Commercial Management of IT	Coursework 1 (70%), Coursework 2 (30%)
	IT Business Analyst	Coursework 1 (70%), Coursework 2 (30%)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Marketing) (Top-Up)	Marketing Strategy	Presentation (30%) , Written Assessment – 3000 words (70%)
	Content, Copywriting and Creativity	Coursework 1 – Individual Report or Group Project (10 minutes video) (50%), Coursework 2 – Individual Report 1500 words (50%)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Finance) (Top-Up)	Financial Statement Analysis	Presentation (30%) , Written Assessment – 3000 words (70%)
	International Business Performance Appraisal	Coursework 1 – Individual Report or Group Project (10 minutes video) (50%) , Coursework 2 – Individual Report 1500 words (50%)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Supply Chain and Logistics) (Top-Up)	International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management	Presentation (30%) , Written Assessment – 3000 words (70%)
	Supply Chain Strategy	Coursework 1 – Individual Report or Group Project (10 minutes video) (50%) , Coursework 2 – Individual Report 1500 words (50%)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Enterprise) (Top-Up)	Freelancing Skills and Working for Yourself	Coursework (40%), Coursework (60%)
	Developing a Global Enterprise	Coursework (40%), Coursework (60%)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Human Resource Management) (Top-Up)	Employee Engagement and Wellbeing	Presentation (30%), Written Assessment – 3000 words (70%)
	Contemporary Issues in HR Management	Coursework 1 – Individual Report or Group Project (10 minutes video) (50%) , Coursework 2 – Individual Report 1500 words (50%)

Assessment Grading Criteria

70 – 100%: Excellent
60 – 69%: Very Good
50 – 59%: Good
40 – 49%: Satisfactory
35 – 39%: Unsatisfactory
21 – 34%: Poor
1 – 20%: Very Poor
NS: Non-Submission
Z: Academic Offence Notation

Expected Examination Results Release Date

Within 1 month from the Awarding Body’s Exam Board date.
Note: All assessed marks shall be deemed provisional until such time they have been confirmed by an Awards Assessment Board of the Awarding Body.

Qualification Award

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management , awarded by University of Derby, UK or
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management (International Business), awarded by University of Derby, UK or
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Business Technology), awarded by University of Derby, UK or
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Marketing), awarded by University of Derby, UK or
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Finance), awarded by University of Derby, UK or
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Supply Chain and Logistics), awarded by University of Derby, UK or
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Enterprise), awarded by University of Derby, UK or
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Human Resource Management), awarded by University of Derby, UK

Graduation Requirements

A “Pass” in all assessments of all modules

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.