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BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-up)

Overview

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

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 Management
  • Outline for The Business Consultancy Project
  • Outline for Global Business and Strategy

Specialization Module:

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

  • Outline for Marketing Across Cultures
  • Outline for International Entrepreneurship

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

  • Outline for Marketing Across Cultures
  • Outline for Sustainable Development and International Business Law

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

  • Outline for Commercial Management of IT
  • Outline for IT Business Analyst

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

  • Outline for Marketing Strategy
  • Outline for Content, Copywriting and Creativity

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

  • Outline for Financial Statement Analysis
  • Outline for International Business Performance Appraisal

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

  • Outline for International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
  • Outline for Supply Chain Strategy

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

  • Outline for Freelancing Skills and Working for Yourself
  • Outline for Developing a Global Enterprise

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

  • Outline for Employee Engagement and Wellbeing
  • Outline for Contemporary Issues in HR Management

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

Click here to check the dates of Programme Intake for 2024
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

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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$

120.00

9% GST

S$

2,388.60

Total

S$

28,928.60

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

Please click here for more information on the fees which are likely to be incurred during the students’ course of study. Students are expected to pay for the stipulated fee(s) incurred, if necessary.

Note 1: All miscellaneous fees are inclusive of 9% GST.
Note 2: Total course fees paid (except application fee and GST) by students are protected under the Fee Protection Scheme (FPS).
Note 3: All students must sign the Advisory Note to Student before signing the Standard PEI-Student Contract.
Note 4: The Standard PEI-Student Contract must be signed by the student prior to making course fees payments to DIMENSIONS.
Note 5: Course materials include, but are not limited to lecture notes, e-books, online resources (including the Turnitin system and portals) and any other materials used for instruction in a course.
Note 6: The course fees shown above are effective from 1st January 2024. DIMENSIONS reserves the right to make necessary amendments to the course fees without prior notice.

Payment Mode

For more information on Payment Mode, please click here.
For more information on Fee Protection Scheme (FPS), please click here.
For further details, please contact your Admissions Officer at 6334 0600.

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

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.

Assessment & Awards

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.

Note 1: International Student must achieve at least 90% attendance rate (ICA Requirement).
Note 2: International Student must not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reason (ICA Requirement).
Note 3: Students who do not require ICA’s student’s pass must achieve at least 80% attendance rate.Our College only accept medical certificates as proof for absenteeism. Any other documents should only be accepted on a case-by-case basis with full justification and be acceptable by ICA.
Note 4: In the first week of studies, an induction session will be conducted. The students will be briefed by the Academic Staff on full details of the course including scheme of work, timetable, assessments and grading, assessment and exam dates and venue and many other academic matters.
Note 5: DIMENSIONS has the right to cancel a class/an intake if the minimum number of students enrolled is less than 10 for any programme per class. Students may enroll into a later intake, if any, or withdraw from course. (For refund, please refer to our Refund Policy).
Note 6: Students (both international and local) must achieve an attendance rate of 80% and above in order to qualify for examinations.