Postgraduate Diploma in Management

DIMENSIONS International College (DIMENSIONS), formerly known as Dimensions Commercial School was founded in 1980. Today we have three campuses comprising air-conditioned classrooms, training facilities and other facilities like libraries, chemistry laboratory, physics laboratory, computer room, canteens, auditoriums, basketball courts and badminton courts.

We have four schools within DIMENSIONS, namely the School of Languages, School of Hospitality, School of Preparatory and the School of Higher Learning, offering different types of course to meet the varied needs and requirements of our students.

Why Study 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

The Postgraduate Diploma in Management course is designed to develop students’ understanding of business management and the contemporary strategies and practices of business enterprises.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Management by DIMENSIONS International College. They will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and insight of business management in support of their career development in general business sector or further their pursuit of relevant qualification at master level.

Objective

• To equip students with knowledge and theories in the aspect of business and management for further study and individual advancement.
• To enhance students’ understanding of business and management and skills in support of their career development in relevant field.

Designed for

• Students who have completed their undergraduate study with the ambition to pursue a higher qualification or those who intend to upgrade their management knowledge and skills at supervisory or managerial level.

Course Structure

Postgraduate Diploma in Management consists of 5 modules.

Course Outline

• 
  Outline for Organizational Management and Leadership
  
  This module explores the principles and practice of management and leadership through critical evaluation of the rganizational frameworks and management problems. Students are expected to be able to analyse the contemporary issues underpinning corporate management and leadership.
• 
  Outline for Human Resources and Multi-Cultural Management
  
  This module is intended to develop an understanding of the theories, concepts, and techniques employed in strategic human resource management for hospitality operation. Successful students will be able to assess the human resources practices of international corporation in support of the achievement of organisational goals and conclude appropriate responses to a variety of critical situations.
• 
  Outline for Business Environment
  
  This module examines the complexity of external forces that make up the business environment in which how these forces impact on businesses and in turn how business decisions impact on the environment. Students will have the opportunity to investigate the macro environment, including, legal, political, technological and social as well as the international business issues.
• 
  Outline for Strategic Marketing
  
  This module aims to equip students with knowledge and skills in respect of marketing and strategic approach for different marketing situations in the organisation. It will critically examines how marketing strategies are developed and implemented through effective planning of product, pricing, distribution, communication together with related activities and resources.
• 
  Outline for International Business Strategy
  
  This module aims to enable students to understand the strategic approaches and process of formulating, developing and implementing strategies to cope with the changing and challenging business environment. They will be facilitated to evaluate the contemporary management issues and problems of international business enterprises.

Scope of Study

Theories and research in 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.

Course Fees

1.	Application Fee (Non-refundable and non-transferable)	:S$	500.00
2.	Tuition Fee	:S$	4,000.00
3.	Administrative Fee	:S$	500.00
4.	Examination Fee	:S$	300.00
5.	Course Material	:S$	400.00
6.	Medical Check-Up Fee	:S$	60.00
7.	International Student Management Fee	:S$	500.00
8.	ICA Processing and Student’s Pass Fee	:S$	135.00
	9% GST	:S$	575.55
	Total	:S$	6,970.55

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Payment Mode

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Duration

The course duration is 3 months.
Maximum allowed period for a student to complete the course is 6 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

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

• Business Administration and General Management
• Marketing and Sales Management
• Human Resource Management
• International Business and Trade
• Other relevant sectors or industries

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: Bachelor Degree from recognized institutions or professional qualification from recognized professional bodies or other relevant Level 6 qualification or its equivalent.

 

English Proficiency: At least IELTS 6.0 or CAE Level 5 or pass the English Proficiency Test at equivalent level conducted by DIMENSIONS. 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

End of module

Assessment Methods

Combination of assignments and examinations

Assessment Grading Criteria

Modules	Assessment Methods (Weighting)
Organisational Management & Leadership	Assignment (50%); Examination (50%)
Human Resource and Multi-Cultural Management	Assignment (50%); Examination (50%)
Business Environment	Assignment (50%); Examination (50%)
Strategic Marketing	Assignment (100%);
International Business Strategy	Assignment (100%);

General Grade Description:

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

Expected Examination Results Release Date

Not more than 3 months after the final assessment

Qualification Award

Postgraduate Diploma in Management Awarded by DIMENSIONS International College

Graduation Requirements

A “Pass” in 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.