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Advanced Diploma in Business Management (An Associate Institute of the University of Bradford)

About the Course
Course Curriculum
International Application
Local Application

 

Objectives

  • The Advanced Diploma in Business Management is specially designed to  equip participants with effective managerial skills that are necessary for becoming efficient managers
  • The participants will be taught the knowledge that will enhance their decision making skills and their ability to carry out duties more effectively and efficiently in the challenging business world of today In addition, the course aims to impart the essential knowledge and pre-requisites needed for the participants to pursue a formal undergraduate education in Business Management

Assessment Methods

Each course is assessed by written assignments and examination.

Graduation and Degree/Certificate/Diploma

Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded with the Advanced Diploma in Business Management awarded by MDIS and recognised by the University of Bradford, UK.

University Details

 

UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD, UK

The University of Bradford received its Royal Charter in 1966 but its origins date back to the 1860s. While it is a research-led university, its objective 'Making Knowledge Work' ensures that much of the research is relevant to the industry, commerce and the professions. The University of Bradford is also a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).

Annual statistics show that its graduate employment record is one of the best in the UK. The Bradford School of Management is one of Europe's leading full-service business schools offering management programmes at undergraduate, graduate, doctorate and executive levels.

It is committed to continuous improvement and holds frequent discussions with leading employers to ensure that the programmes reflect the latest management challenges and thinking. Its culture encourages students to adopt a reflective and analytical approach to management. This ensures students will be well-equipped to deal with the complexities of business life immediately after completing their degree as well as for the rest of their working life.

The Bradford School of Management

For more than 40 years, the Bradford School of Management has enjoyed an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching. Its MBA programme has consistently ranked among the top in UK, Europe and internationally.

  • Ranked 53 in the UK (Times Good University Guide 2010)
  • School of Managment ranked 9th in the UK (Financial Times 2010)
  • EQUIS and AMBA accreditated
  • Direct Honours Degree
  • Polytechnic Business Graduates are eligible for 2nd year entry

Accreditation

EQUIS

EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) is an accreditation system for higher education institutions in management and business administration, run by the European Foundation for Management Development. The European Foundation for Management Development has awarded Bradford School of Management the coveted European business school quality kite-mark under its EQUIS scheme - a rare achievement for a full service business school. Fewer than 100 business schools world-wide have achieved the EQUIS accreditation and the School of Management is one of the few business schools in UK to be awarded the prestigious EQUIS accreditation for its excellence in management. The EQUIS auditors rated the School of Management for top quality teaching in all the programmes and high involvement of the faculty.

AMBA

Bradford MBA programme is accredited by The Association of MBAs (AMBA) which reaffirms Bradford's international reputation. In fact Bradford is among the first business schools in the UK to receive portfolio accreditation for all its MBA programmes (including full-time, executive part-time and distance-learning MBAs) from The AMBA.

The School of Management has gained full ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council) accreditation for its research-training programmes.

Testimonials

Lim Xin Xian
Graduate, Class of 2007
Advanced Diploma in Business Management

“MDIS provides a good learning environment for students. I completed my Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Business Management at MDIS. The lecturers used different teaching techniques to capture students’ attention and interest during their lectures. They also provided a lot of real-life examples which enabled us to appreciate what we learn. Most of my classmates are from various countries and this allows me to made many friends from other countries and to understand the different cultures. I have also learnt the importance of having mutual respect for one another. ”


Chiang Hui
Graduate, Class of 2007
Advanced Diploma in Business Management

“MDIS and University of Bradford have given me the opportunity to discover my potential. Our lecturers are able to share with the class their experiences and provide us with a lot of guidances. With the new UniCampus, I’m able to make full use of the facilities and experience a new schooling life with other international students. Now, with the knowledge and skills that I’ve gained from this programme, I’ve a better picture of my goals. I believed that I’m able to excel in the future! ”

 

University of Bradford, UK

    The University of Bradford received its Royal Charter in 1966 but its origins date back to the 1860's. Bradford is Britain's longest-established university-based business school. It has a very long experience of providing excellent business education and a very-known and respected name across the world. Annual Statistics show that its graduate employment record is one of the best in the UK. The university was ranked number 1 for graduate employment in the North of England by the Times Good University Guide 2005.

Since 1992, MDIS and the University of Bradford have enjoyed close collaboration and successfully introduced quality academic programmes to many students and adult learners in the region. As one of the University's strategic partners with such close collaborative ties, MDIS was approved by the University to be an Associate Institute of the University of Bradford.


 


Bradford School of Management

Bradford University School of Management is one of Europe's leading full-service business schools offering courses at undergraduate, graduate, doctorate and executive levels.

The School of Management is also one of UK's top business schools. Since 2001, the Bradford full-time MBA has consistently appeared among the world's top ranking MBA programmes by the renowned Financial Times survey. Latest ranking in Year 2007 shows the full-time MBA was ranked 10th in United Kingdom, 18th in Europe and 70th in the world. The Business Studies undergraduate programmes at the School of Management was ranked 7th in UK by the Guardian University Guide 2005.
 
The School of Management is also one of the few business schools in the UK to be awarded the prestigious EQUIS European quality accreditation for excellence in management education from the European Foundation for Management Education (EFMD).

 

      The Association of MBAs (AMBA) accredits all of Bradford MBA programmes (including full-time, executive part-time and distance-learning MBAs) and is recognised as one of the main guardians of MBA quality.

The Financial Times rating and the accreditation of Bradford programmes by EQUIS and AMBA assures you of Bradford's high international reputation for management education. Participants who embark on our programme can be confident of the high value that future employers will put on a qualification from the Bradford University School of Management.


 


Bradford School of Informatics


The School of Informatics comprises three departments: Computing (the largest department in the School), Electronic Imaging and Media Communications (EIMC), and Cybernetics. Its motto is 'Creative Innovation in a Digital World'.

The mission of the School is to provide an international research and learning environment and continue to advance the multi-disciplinary programme of research and education in computer science, digital media and its creative uses, cybernetics, and the Internet. Research in the department is flourishing and covers the areas of Computer Performance Modeling, Telecommunications and Mobile Computing, Intelligent Information Systems and Databases and Computer Music.

The undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in Computing began in 1968 and are amongst the longest running courses of their kind in the U.K.

The undergraduate degree course in Computing with Management, run in partnership with the School of Management, has been in existence for about 10 years. It is one of a portfolio of nine degree courses including Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computing and Information Systems, Internet Computing, Multimedia Computing and Computer Performance Engineering.

The accelerating convergence of information technology, telecommunications and media, and the emerging importance of mobility, is increasing the relevance and impact of informatics in all walks of life. The Computing with Management course aims to provide tomorrow's managers with the awareness and skills they need in order to be able to harness these new developments to the requirements of their businesses.

The Schools of Management and Informatics are involved in the course design and review of the quality and standard of the MDIS certificate, diploma and advanced diploma courses that the University of Bradford endorses. As a result they, are accepted as qualifying courses for entry into the Bradford University undergraduate courses in Management and Computing with Management delivered by MDIS.

 


Bradford School of Pharmacy

Bradford School of Pharmacy, the largest Pharmacy School in the UK, provides courses at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels that are renowned for their innovative approach to the delivery of teaching and learning material. In a recent subject review of teaching quality, it achieved an 'Excellent' rating. Its Mpharm course is recognised professionally by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. The courses are tailored to the needs of employers and, as a result, it has an excellent employment record in all branches of pharmacy and healthcare provision. The School's research theme of 'molecules to man' covers all aspects of drug design, manufacture, testing and clinical trial and is of international quality. This has led to the development of several companies valued at many millions of pounds sterling.

The Pharmaceutical Management course is a unique multidisciplinary course combining health sciences with management. It provides an exciting opportunity for students to combine the study of biological or chemical science with management techniques for a career in the health-related industry. This mix of skills means that graduates will have a unique contribution to make in health management and to management teams in the pharmaceutical, biotechnological and food industries and in the management of healthcare provision. Excellent graduate employment has been gained in both the global pharmaceutical industry and in the National Health Service.

 

Marketing Management

Acquire skills in all aspects of marketing management including strategic policy making, planning, implementation and control, so as to manage the challenges evolved in various marketing situations. The course contents include: Role of marketing; Marketing process and marketing plan; Marketing research; Marketing environment analysis; Consumer behaviour; Market segmentation, targeting and positioning; Marketing mix; Market strategies.

Business Economics

An understanding of the basic micro and macro economic concepts and applications in the larger economic environment. The course contents include: The theory of demand, Productivity and costs; The theory of the firm; Unemployment and inflation; The theory of markets; Monetary and fiscal policy; Money and financial institution; Macroeconomic policy and models.

Production and Operations Management

The module will assist students in dealing with the problems involved in production and operations management by focusing on its concepts, ideas and analytical tools involved.

The course contents include: POM overview; Roles of POM manager, The Production / Operation process, The 5 "Ps"; Product design and development; Concurrent engineering process, Industrial engineering techniques; Quality; Benefits of JIT and TQM.

Financial Management

Equip students with relevant knowledge and understanding of financial management issues. Incorporate fundamental accounting and finance concepts in the area of decision making, risk assessment and financial resource management. The course contents include: Cost accounting; Marginal costing and decision making; Risk management in investment decisions; Cost of capital and time value of money; Capital budgeting; Investment appraisal; Working capital management; Financial analysis.

Business Information Systems

To acquaint participants with the skills essential for computer literacy, especially in system control, so as to enable effective management of information system. The course contents include: Hardware system; Basic data communication systems and networks; Effective management information systems; information systems control.

Management of Human Resource & The Practice of Management

 

Management of Human Resource

To equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills in the management of human resources in an organisation, and to develop and implement policies and practices to meet the company needs.

The Practice of Management

To develop an understanding of key managerial concepts, both traditional and “modern” and build knowledge in specific managerial activities. The course contents include: Managerial role in human resource management; Strategy and goals for managing human resources; The structure and scope of human resource management; Human resource development; Management science: theory and practice.

Business Statistics*

This module will equip the participants with skills in data processing and application of statistical methods in business forecasting. The course contents include: Statistical presentation; Probability theory; Sampling distribution and confidence interval; Testing hypotheses concerning the value of the population mean; Simple correlation; Regression analysis; Time series analysis; Index numbers.

Business Law*

This module will provide the participants with an insight into the laws governing business activities. The course contents include: Introduction to law; Contract law; Sales of goods; The law of negligence in business activities; Consumer protection; Legal framework of business organisations; Law of insolvency; Intellectual property law; Corporate finance and securities regulation; Land law.

 

* DIRECT ENTRY STUDENTS WILL HAVE TO TAKE THESE 2 BRIDGING MODULES.  STUDENTS MAY BE EXEMPTED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS.

 

 

Structure and Duration


Day Programme (for International students only)

  • 6 modules
  • 8 months
  • 3 modules per term

Commencement Date


Class Intake for 2012

: : Day Programme         Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov

Fees:
 

: : Application Fee       S$267.50 + $30 (ICA student pass processing fee)

: : Tuition Fees            S$6,955.00

* All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
* Non-tuition fees are not included.

Entry Requirements

Interested applicants must possess ONE of the following entrance requirements:

  • A full GCE 'A' Level certificate with 2 'A' and 2 'AO' passes

    OR

  • Diploma from MDIS or other recognised local/overseas Polytechnics or Professional Institutes

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

Additional Criteria

All applicants must possess a C6 pass in English and Elementary Mathematics at GCE ‘O’ Levels.

Applicants who do not meet the English requirements are required to :

  • To sit and pass the English placement test conducted by MDIS

    OR

  • To score a minimum of band 6 in IELTS conducted by the British Council

    OR

  • To score 213 points (computer-based) or 550 points (paper-based) in TOEFL

Applicants without C6 pass in Elementary Mathematics will be required to take the Mathematics Entrance Test set by University of Bradford (UK) at MDIS.

Student Pass Application

International student is required to apply for student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detail information.

 

Structure and Duration


Evening Programme (for Local students only)

  • 6 modules
  • Minimum 8 months
  • Up to a maximum of 3 modules per term

Day Programme (for Local students only)

  • 6 modules
  • 8 months
  • 3 modules per term

Commencement Date


Class Intake for 2012

: : Day Programme         Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov

: : Evening Programme         Feb, May, Sep

Fees:

: : Application Fees             S$21.40

Day Programme

: : Tuition Fees             S$6,848.00

* All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
* Non-tuition fees are not included.

Evening Programme

: : Tuition Fees             S$6,099.00

* All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
* Non-tuition fees are not included.

Entry Requirements

Interested applicants must possess ONE of the following entrance requirements:

  • A full GCE 'A' Level certificate with 2 'A' and 2 'AO' passes

    OR

  • Diploma from MDIS or other recognised local/overseas Polytechnics or Professional Institutes

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

Additional Criteria

All applicants must possess a C6 pass in English and Elementary Mathematics at GCE ‘O’ Levels.

Applicants who do not meet the English requirements are required to :

  • To sit and pass the English placement test conducted by MDIS

    OR

  • To score a minimum of band 6 in IELTS conducted by the British Council

    OR

  • To score 213 points (computer-based) or 550 points (paper-based) in TOEFL

Applicants without C6 pass in Elementary Mathematics will be required to take the Mathematics Entrance Test set by University of Bradford (UK) at MDIS.

Financial Assistance Scheme

Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services

 

  1. STUDY LOANS
     

    Organisation Contact Number Website
    TCC Limited Tel : 6319 3700 www.tcc.org.sg
    DBS Bank Tel : 1800 111 1111 www.dbs.com.sg
    Maybank Tel : 1800 629 2265 www.maybank2u.com.sg

  2. CREDIT CARD INTEREST FREE 0%  INSTALMENT PLANS

    a)        For All Progammes(6 to 12 months)

    Organisation Contact Number Website
    Standard Chartered
    Bank
    Tel : 1800 747 7000 www.standardchartered.com.sg
    POSB/DBS Bank Tel : 1800 111 1111 www.dbs.com.sg
    Maybank Tel : 1800-9682265 www.maybank.com.sg
    UOB Tel : 1800 22 66 121 www.uob.com.sg
    OCBC Tel : 1800 363 3333 www.ocbc.com.sg

    b)       For Degree & Masters Programmes (24 months)

    Organisation Contact Number Website
    POSB/DBS Bank  Tel : 1800 111 1111 www.dbs.com.sg
    UOB Tel : 1800 22 66 121 www.uob.com.sg

 

 

 
 
QUICK INFORMATION
Duration of Course | 8 months
Degree Awarded | ADVANCED DIPLOMA
  PROGRESS TO NEXT LEVEL  
COMMENCEMENT DATE  

Class Intake for 2012

For Day Programme
Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov

For Evening Programme
Feb, May, Sep

CONTACT DETAILS  

MDIS Dhoby Ghaut  :+65 6372 1000
MDIS Main Campus :+65 6247 9111

 

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