Objectives

• To equip students with fundamental business concepts
• To handle the challenges of managing across national borders

Assessment Methods

Modules will be assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations depending on the individual module objective.

Award

Candidates who successfully complete all coursework and pass the examinations will be awarded the MDIS Diploma in Business Administration (International Business)

Course Curriculum

Business Statistics

• The module equips students with data processing and application of statistical methods in business forecasting. Students should be able to analyse different business situations using the various theories and models to arrive at business decisions.

Principles of Business Management

• This module aims to enable students to explore the importance of management to business organizations. It provides a concise coverage of current management concepts and processes, so as to enable students to apply their knowledge to specific organisational situations more effectively.

Business Accounting

• This module aims to develop an understanding of the role of accounting in business, including the underlying principles and concepts relating to financial accounting, double entry system to record business transactions and the reporting of business performance using a Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow Statement. The module also introduces the concept management accounting for decision-making in terms of cost classification and budgeting techniques.

Business Strategy

• To introduce basic concepts, theoretical frameworks and analytical tools of strategic management
• To provide an understanding of the main factors which influence the strategic decision-making process in organizations.
• To develop an integrated understanding of how strategic options may be identified, chosen and implemented.
• To recognize the role and importance of strategic management in a business organization

Organisational Behaviour

• To examine key issues in organizational behavior at the individual and group level.
• To study key concepts associated with individual, interpersonal and group processes within organizations.
• To understand the impact of individual behavior on organizations and management approaches.
• To explore the dynamics of the workplace produced by the interaction of individual and group behavior.
• To provide an understanding of the impact and influence of cultural differences on behavior.

Introduction to Business Law

• This module aims to give the student a good working knowledge of the various aspects of business law. This includes the Law of Contract, Agency Law and an understanding of the workings of the Singapore Legal System. By the end of the module the student should have a good working and academic understanding of the subject.

Principles of Marketing

• This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the core concepts and principles of marketing – to provide them knowledge of how marketers build and manage demand and create and sustain customer relationships – and to understand the challenges facing marketers in a globalised economy.

Internet & E-Commerce

• Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts such as electronic markets, electronic data interchange and Internet commerce.
• Critically evaluate the business strategy and business decision-making processes, taking into account, competitive strategy, first mover advantage models, etc. which are crucial in developing e-commerce solutions.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of e-Markets and e-Marketing and be able to analyses, design and provide eCommerce solutions for a given scenario.
• Evaluate the possible legal outcomes of alternative designs, practices and processes.
• Differentiate the different models and types of e-commerce applications

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be of age 16 and above, and meet at least one of the following requirements:

Full GCE ‘N’ Level (5 credit passes including English Language)

    OR

GCE ‘O’ Level (minimum 3 credit passes including English Language)

    OR

Certificate in Business Studies (CBS)/Industrial Trade certificate (ITC)/Higher NITEC/NITEC

    OR

Professional Certificate awarded by MDIS or other recognised local/overseas polytechnics or other professional institutes

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English (with pass in English Language)

Other equivalent qualification may be considered on a case by case basis