MIS - Diploma in Business Management (Part-time)

Diploma in Business Management (Part-Time)

Introduction

The Diploma in Business Management (DBM) is a professional business management programme specially designed for those who wish to upgrade their knowledge and skills in a business environment, and to advance their career goal

Programme Objective

The programme aims to provide students with a broad based education in business management. Through a selection of core business modules, students will be equipped with modern business principles and concepts and be trained on developing balanced qualitative and quantitative skills that are required in a practical oriented environment. In addition, there is also strong emphasis on building essential lifelong skills such as communication, cultural-thinking, team-working and interpersonal abilities. The programme prepares students with a global mindset who can then contribute effectively and productively in a competitive business world.

Programme Structure & Curriculum

This 18-months part-time programme covers 12 modules over 5 semesters. The details are as follows:

Semester	Modules Code	Modules
I	DB 101 DB 102	Principles of Marketing Principles of Management
II	DB 103 DB 104	Principles of Economics Financial and Managerial Accounting
III	DB 105 DB 106	Business Law Business Statistics
IV	DB 107 DB 201 DB 202	Business Information Systems Human Resource Management International Management
V	DB 203 DB 204 DB 205	Business Ethics Business Research Methods Business Policy and Strategy

Classes are held three times a week from 7.00 pm to 10.00 pm on weekdays or 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm on Saturdays. Delivery mode involves lectures, group discussions, case studies and presentations by students

Examinations & Assessment

All students are required to sit for a written examination for all modules at the end of each semester. Students must fulfil the attendance requirement of at least 75% for each module before they are considered eligible to take the end-of-semester examinations.

The candidate will be allowed to sit for the supplementary examination(s) for the module(s) that they have failed in the main examination. However, a supplementary examination fee of S$53.50 (incl. 7% GST) per module is applicable.

To repeat a failed module, a student must attend classes and pay a course fee of S$570.67 (incl. 7% GST) per module before he/she is considered eligible to take the examinations.

Students may repeat any single module up to a maximum of two times. However, the student must complete the DBM programme within five years from the intake he/she is registered in.

All examination questions and the marking of scripts will be moderated and/or examined by the Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre Board of Studies before they are released to students. The decision of the Board is final and no correspondence will be entertained.

Award of Certificate

Students who paid all the necessary fees and passed all examinations shall be awarded the Diploma in Business Management and be allowed to use the designatory letters “ Dip B M ” after their names.

Entry Requirements

All applicants must possess:

2 GCE ‘A’ level and 2 GCE ‘AO’ level credits.
Higher National ITE Certificate (Higher NITEC) / ITC.
LCCI Diploma in Marketing (Level 3) with 3 GCE ‘O’ level credits and minimum 2 years of working experience.
MISTC Certificate in Sales and Marketing (CSM).
Upper secondary school education (year 12 or A levels equivalent)
Matured students who do not possess the above qualifications but have relevant work experience may also be considered upon approval of partner university

Those who do not have the above qualifications but have years of working experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis

The Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre Board of Studies reserves the right to change the above requirements and selection at their sole discretion.

Course Fees

Fees are payable by installments:

Semester	Fees	7% GST	Total
I	S$1,280.00	S$89.60	S$1,369.60
II	S$1,280.00	S$89.60	S$1,369.60
III	S$1,280.00	S$89.60	S$1,369.60
IV	S$1,280.00	S$89.60	S$1,369.60
V	S$1,280.00	S$89.60	S$1,369.60
Total	S$6,400.00	S$448.00	S$6,848.00

A non-refundable application processing fee of S$214.00 (incl. 7% GST) is chargeable upon application and submission of documents.

The course fees cover course materials and tuition by local tutors and DOES NOT include textbooks and other miscellaneous charges, if any.

MIS Membership

The Marketing Institute of Singapore is a professional body for sales and marketing practitioners. All successful applicants must be individual members of the Institute.

Financial Assistance

For all applications, please ensure the necessary documents are submitted 45 days in advance before the start of class.

Skills Development Fund (SDF)

The DBM programme is supported by the SDF under the Pre-approved Scheme. Students on company sponsorship will be eligible for a subsidy amount of up to $3024.00, or $4098.79 (for students age 40 and above). Log on to www.sdf.gov.sg for more information.

NTUC Surrogate Employer Programme (NTUC-SEP)

Students on NTUC-SEP sponsorship will be eligible for a subsidy amount of up to $3024.00, or $4098.79 (for students age 40 and above). Log on to www.ntuc.org.sg for more information.

CDAC Funding

The DBM programme is also approved for funding under the CDAC-SEP Scheme for up to 90% of the course fees. Log on to www.cdac.org.sg for more information. For Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, various bank loans are available too.

Bank loan

For Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, please refer to Study Loans for information on the various bank loans available.

Changes & Amendments

The Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre reserves the right to vary, change and amend the module content, entry requirements, course fees, curriculum, examination rules and regulations, lecturers, lecture date, venue and other aspects of the course at any time prior to and during the delivery of the modules.

Application Procedures

An applicant must complete the application form and return it together with the following documents:

CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES of educational certificates/degrees/diplomas Certification may be made by your company or at Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre, in which case, the originals must be presented for verification.
One passport-sized photograph.
A crossed cheque of S$214.00 (incl. 7% GST) for the application processing fee (non-refundable) made payable to “MIS Training Centre”. Payment by Cash, NETS and credit cards are accepted at the institute.

The completed application form and all relevant documents should be submitted to:

Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre
Admissions Department
10 Raeburn Park, Block C

#01-33

Singapore 088702

Please contact our sales office at (65) 6411 1712 / 1713 / 1714 for more information.

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Disclaimer

The information above is subject to change. In particular, the Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre reserve the right to change the content and/or method of assessment of study, to withdraw any unit of study and/or vary arrangements for any part of the programme.