STUDY GRANT AVAILABLE

The business world is such a complex one that you would have to arm yourself with the necessary knowledge and skills to survive out there. The curriculum of this course covers both the breadth and the inter-disciplinary aspect of business as a whole. It balances conceptual knowledge with an applied curriculum that is also suitable for vast positions in various industries such as Finance, Marketing, Human Resource and others.

At the end of the course you will graduate as a well-rounded individual who understands his/her area of specialisation thoroughly. You will also have horizontal knowledge to operate effectively and flexibly in multiple entry-level business and professional positions.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand the theory and practice of specific functional management areas
• Understand how to plan more effectively, solve organisational problems and contribute towards making management decisions
• Apply specific functional management skills to increase the productivity and business efficiency in their areas of responsibility
• Assume higher levels of responsibility within specific functional management areas as a result of newly acquired /improved skill

Cambridge International Examinations, University of Cambridge (CIE)

The Diploma in Business Administration is validated by one of the world's leading providers of international qualifications and assessment, the Cambridge International Examinations, University of Cambridge (CIE). CIE offers examinations and qualifications in more than 150 countries, and are accepted and recognised by leading universities and employers across the world.

Progression Pathway

Upon successful completion of this programme, graduates can advance on to a business-related PSB Advanced Diploma or a Bachelor’s Degree from the following universities (subject to University’s entry requirements):

• Loughborough University
• University of Newcastle, Australia
• University of Wollongong

Course Structure

• The full-time course consists of 10 modules with a total of 450 contact hours.
• The part-time course consists of 10 modules with a total of 300 contact hours.

Course Outline

• English Skills
• Quantitative Skills
• Principles of Economics
• Financial Accounting 1
• Principles of Marketing
• Principles of Human Resource Management
• Basic Business Statistics
• Introduction to Organisational Behaviour
• E-Commerce Management
• Introduction to Business Policy and Strategy

Duration

The course can be completed within 18 months on a part-time basis and 15 months on a full-time basis.

Assessment and Examination

At the commencement of each module, students will be provided the assessment mode and weightings for the module. Most modules have several points of assessment, which may include assignments, tests, projects and final examinations.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements are:

• 5 GCE 'O' levels including a pass in English/Higher NITEC (ITC) with one year of working experience; or
• 3 GCE 'O' levels including a pass in English with three years of working experience; or
• PSB Certificate in Business Administration; or
• ITE Certificate in Business Studies (Accounting/Secretarial) with one year of working experience; or
• ITE Certificate in Office Skills with three years of working experience.

Applicants who do not meet the above requirements may also apply, but will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Graduation Requirements

For more information on graduation requirements, please click here;

http://www.psb-academy.edu.sg/main/1926/Prospective-Students/Singapore-Students/Award-of-Qualification/
 

Availability

Local Student Admissions

Full-time

Part-time

International Student Admissions

Full-time

Course Fees

FULL-TIME

S$ 2,728.50 (1st instalment)
S$ 2,728.50 (2nd instalment)
S$5,457.00* (Before PSB study grant)

S$ 3,852.00 (After PSB study grant- applicable for September intake only)

  Terms & Conditions for PSB study grant

• Study grants are only applicable to the stated 2010 intakes listed above.
• Students on the above-mentioned grants will not be eligible for other types of grants or fee discounts at PSB Academy.
• Students on government funding schemes are not eligible for the above-mentioned grants.
• The study grant is not applicable to international students.

PART-TIME

S$ 1,690.60 (1st instalment)
S$ 1,690.60 (2nd instalment)
S$ 845.30    (3rd instalment)
S$4,226.50* (Before PSB study grant)

S$3,584.50 (After PSB study grant- applicable for July, August, November intakes)

 Terms & Conditions for PSB study grant

• Study grants are only applicable to the stated 2010 intakes listed above.
• Students on the above-mentioned grants will not be eligible for other types of grants or fee discounts at PSB Academy.
• Students on government funding schemes are not eligible for the above-mentioned grants.
• The study grant is not applicable to international students. 

SDF Funding : For students who are eligible for SDF Funding, the course fee after SDF-AIP is S$2,126.50. SDF Funding is Approved-in-Principle (SDF-AIP). Terms and conditions apply and subject to change without prior notice. SDF funding is not applicable to international students.
 

* All fees inclusive of 7% GST and subject to change annually
* Course fee excludes textbooks
* Click here to view other charges for students

For further details, please contact your Admissions Officer at 6517 2525.

- updated on 1 October 2010