COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course objectives/aims for Advanced Diploma in Business was designed to further develop and impart student’s skills and knowledge in business, marketing and management and prepare them for entry to year 2 or 3 of a business undergraduate degree.

MODULE STRUCTURE

The course consists of 16 modules spread over a period of 12 months (for both full-time and part-time).

• Business Communication
• Business Strategy
• Small & Medium Enterprise Development
• Electronic Commerce
• International Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Leadership
• International Marketing
• Marketing
• International Trade & Practice
• Customer Service Management
• Principles of Management
• Human Resource Management
• Accounting
• Economics
• Finance

DELIVERY METHOD

Each lesson delivery include some or all of the following:

• Lectures
• Group discussions
• Presentation
• Assignments
• Tests

TEACHER TO STUDENTS RATIO

1:30

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Age Requirement

Applicants must be 17 years and above

Academic Entry Requirements

GCE ‘O’ Level or 11 to 12 years of school, AEC Diploma or Equivalent

9 years of school, with 3 years of work experience

Language Requirement

Pass in GCE O level Chinese or equivalent

Assessment & Grading

Students are assess based on a combination of formative and summative assessments for each module. To attain a passing grade for the module, students must obtain an overall pass both in formative and summative assessments.

GRADUATION CRITERIA

Students must successfully pass all prescribed modules (with the exception of exempted modules) in the programmes with grades (Distinction, A, B+, B, C+, C, D+, or D) and meet the minimum attendance requirement, in order to graduate with an Advanced Diploma in Business (Mandarin) awarded by AEC College.

PROGRESSION PATHWAY

Upon successful completion of this programme, graduate may gain admission to any university, subjected to the university’s entry and admission requirements.