Post-Graduate Certificate in Asia-Pacific Business Management (Full-time)
Introduction
The Post-Graduate Certificate in Asia-Pacific Business Management (PCAPBM) provides theoretical foundation and practical knowledge and skills in Business and Management specifically in the Asia-Pacific region. It is designed to fit into the schedules of busy professionals while offering in-depth knowledge and unique insights into the subject matter.
Programme Objective
The objective of the PCAPBM programme is to give students from outside of the Asian region a platform to expand their knowledge in a specific area of business and management when the time commitment necessary to complete a standard degree programme is not an option.
Programme Structure & Curriculum
This 3-month full-time programme consists of 6 modules which will be delivered over 6 weeks of lessons alternated with 6 weeks of assignments:
Week |
Module Code |
Modules |
1 & 2 |
PCAPBM 101 |
Conducting Business in Asia |
3 & 4 |
PCAPBM 102 |
Human Resource Practices |
5 & 6 |
PCAPBM 103 |
Social and New Media in Asia |
7 & 8 |
PCAPBM 104 |
Asia-Pacific Marketing |
9 & 10 |
PCAPBM 105 |
Intercultural Communication and Management |
| 11 & 12 |
PCAPBM 106 | Overview of Legal Systems in Asia |
This programme involves lectures, group discussions, case studies, project work, report writing and presentations by students. Classes are usually held on weekday mornings with a total of 90 contact hours. Each week of lessons will be followed by one week of assignments.
Examinations & Assessment
The programme is fully assessed based on projects, case studies and presentations. There are no examinations.
All students must fulfil the attendance requirement of at least 90% for each module.
Students may repeat any single module up to a maximum of two times. However, the student must complete the PCAPBM course within three years of registration, which is from the commencement of the first module.
All assessment will be moderated and/or examined by the Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre Academic Board . The decision of the Board is final and no correspondence will be entertained.
Award of Certificate
Students who have completed all necessary course works, successfully passed all required modules and met all financial obligations to the Institute shall be awarded the Post-graduate Certificate in Asia-pacific Business Management and be allowed to use the designatory letters “ PG Cert APBM ” after their name.
Entry Requirements
The Institute's Academic Board will assess all qualifications and admit applicants possessing:
- At least a degree or similar professional qualifications from a recognised university/institution, with two (2) years of work experience; and
- Interest in business and management in the Asia-pacific.
The Board reserves the right to change the above requirements and selection at its sole discretion.
Course Fees
Fees are payable as such:
Fees |
7% GST |
Total |
|
S$4,500.00 |
S$315.00 |
S$4,815.00 |
The course fees cover course materials and lesson delivery by local tutors and DO NOT include textbooks and other miscellaneous charges, if any. Payment by instalments is available subject to approval on a case by case basis. An additional one-time administration fee for instalment payment is also chargeable at S$350.00 .
A non-refundable application processing fee of S$300.00 (subject to prevailing GST rate) is chargeable upon application and submission of documents. Upon successful application, a one-time administrative fee of S$600.00 (subject to prevailing GST rate) is payable.
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.
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$321.00 (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 1711 or email education@mis.edu.sg 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.
