Graduate Diploma in Business and Finance (Awarded by MDIS & Recognised by Southern Cross University, Australia)

Programme Aims & Objectives

• To enable participants to acquire sufficient breadth of knowledge, deeper insights and greater understanding of the interdisciplinary areas of business and finance
• Participants will be provided with a structured training for personal and career development and job knowledge. It is also an endorsement of their competence in attaining both academic and practical understanding of the subject matters.

 

Assessment Methods

Modules will be assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations depending on the individual module’s objectives. Each module is assessed by 20% assignment or test, 10% participation and 70% examination. Participants must obtain an overall mark of 50% and above in order to pass the module.

Participants must achieve at least 80% class attendance to be eligible to sit for examination.

 

Graduation and Degree/Certificate/Diploma

Candidates who successfully complete all coursework and pass the examinations will be awarded the MDIS Graduate Diploma in Business & Finance recognised by Southern Cross University for the purpose of advanced standing into certain Southern Cross University courses, subject to the University’s rules and regulations.

In addition, graduates from the programme are entitled to use the designatory title, GDip. BF, after their names.

 

About The University

Southern Cross University

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, contemporary Australian university. It is proud of its reputation for quality teaching and the strength of its research achievements. It is established under its own Act of Parliament and is a full member of the nearly 500-strong global Association of Commonwealth Universities.

The University is named after the constellation of stars that appears in the night sky in the Southern Hemisphere. The constellation is a potent symbol in Australia’s history and also forms part of the Australian national flag.

Southern Cross University offers degrees at Associate, Bachelor, Masters and Doctoral levels. The University has more than 16,000 students enrolled from throughout Australia and 80 countries around the world. The University is currently part of seven Australian Co-operative Research Centres.

Southern Cross University collaborates with other international institutions in the delivery of courses in China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Thailand and the USA. The University is committed to enhancing the lives and helping to advance the careers of all our international students.

Southern Cross University is based on the north coast of New South Wales, Australia – a region renowned for its extraordinary beauty. Its campuses are located at Lismore, Coffs Harbour and Tweed Gold Coast, and the Hotel School Sydney, which it runs in partnership with Mulpha Australia.

 

Southern Cross Business School

The Southern Cross Business School offers a comprehensive range of business and information technology degrees that are informed by research, reviewed by industry leaders and taught by experts.

The Business School offers opportunities for lifelong learning through its undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, which are all tailored to meet industry demands.

Our students – whether they are school leavers or business executives – acquire the professional qualifications specifically required and most in demand throughout the public and private business and information technology sectors. Our programmes are designed to build students' knowledge and capabilities, and open doors and opportunities for them anywhere in the world.

The research programme of the Business School addresses regionally relevant issues relating to public policy, regional economic development, corporate governance, leadership, human resources development and organisational change.

 

 

Testimonials

Shahan Parwaiz Shaikh
Design Engineer
2010 Graduate

" Being from an engineering background, understanding of business and finance basic terminologies emerged as a challenge to me. I decided to enrol in this course as I wanted to develop a more professional approach in my current job. It would also be important for career and professional development to have an essential understanding of the business and finance field."

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, contemporary Australian university. It is proud of its reputation for quality teaching and the strength of its research achievements. It is established under its own Act of Parliament and is a full member of the more than 500 institution-strong global Association of Commonwealth Universities. The University is named after the constellation of stars that appears in the night sky of the Southern Hemisphere. The constellation is a potent symbol in Australia's history and also forms part of the Australian national flag. Southern Cross University offers degrees at Associate, Bachelor, Masters and Doctoral levels. The University has more than 16,000 students enrolled from throughout Australia and 80 countries around the world. It has developed industry partnerships and strong links with business and the professions to provide a practical emphasis as well as a rigorous appreciation of theory.

SCU offers industry relevant degrees that focus on business, tourism, environmental and health sciences, indigenous studies, education, law and a broad range of the arts. The University is currently part of seven Australian Co-operative Research Centres

Southern Cross University collaborates with other international institutions in the delivery of courses in China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Thailand and the USA. The University is committed to enhancing the lives and helping to advance the careers of all our international students.

Southern Cross University is based on the north coast of New South Wales, Australia - a region renowned for its extraordinary beauty. Its campuses are located at Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, Tweed Heads, and the Hotel School Sydney, which it runs in partnership with Mulpha Australia.

 

Business Law

This module provides participants with an understanding of the Singapore legal framework from the business perspective. Participants will be able to explain the basic principles of the law of contract and identify legal issues and problems that arise in business transactions and disputes.

Topics include: formation of contract, sale and supply of goods and services, Law of Agency, Law of Partnership, Company Law and Law of Torts.

 

Corporate Finance

This module introduces participants to the principles and techniques involved in investment decision-making and basic financial statement analysis and their implication.

Topics covered include overview of financial reporting, short-term financial management, capital structure, cost of capital, valuation of securities, operating & financial leverage, dividend policies, time value of money, investment decision techniques and analysis and interpretation of financial statements.

 

Cost and Management Accounting for Decision Making

This module provides participants with the knowledge and skill to plan, implement and decide the right course of action to attain the profitability the organisation deserves.

Topics include: cost behaviour and breakeven analysis, absorption costing and marginal costing techniques, relevant costs and opportunity cost concept for decision making, budgeting and budgetary control and product pricing strategies.

 

Singapore Taxation

This module introduces participants to the Singapore tax framework.

Topics include: issues pertaining to taxable income and tax-deductible expenses, capital allowances, and taxation of individuals and companies including non-residents, basic tax planning and anti-avoidance provisions and goods and services tax.

 

Strategic Business Planning and Development

This module is designed to provide participants with a sound understanding of how managers can become strategically aware of their company’s competitive environments and the need to respond to opportunities and threats. It discusses the significance of market positioning and describes strategies that entrepreneurial firms can use to compete effectively.

Topics covered include: product portfolio management, external environmental scanning, internal assessment of strengths & weaknesses, formulating strategies, preparation of a business plan, and nature of global competition and exit strategies.

Structure and Duration

This programme is available for Local students only

Evening Programme (Local Students Only)

• 5 modules
• 9 months
• 2-3 modules per term

 

Commencement Date

Class Intake for 2012

: : Evening Programme:       Mar & Sep

 

Fees:

: : Application Fees:            S$32.10

Evening Programme

: : Tuition Fees:                    S$4,173.00

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

 

Entry Requirements

• Degree / Diploma from a recognised university or institution and have preferably 2 years of working experience
• Applicants must demonstrate Proficiency in English (with minimum grade C Pass in English at GCE 'O' Level)

Applicants without C6 pass in English (EL1) as First Language or its equivalent are required:

• To sit and pass the English Entrance Test conducted by MDIS;

    OR

• To score a minimum of band 6.0 in IELTS conducted by the British Council;

    OR

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

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

 

Progression

Participants who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma programme will be able to apply for the Southern Cross University's Master of Business Administration programme, subject to meeting University's requirements.

 

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

 

Application Procedure

All applications must be submitted four weeks before the commencement date. It is important that applicants apply early for specific intakes.

All applications must be accompanies with a non-refundable application fee stated below and attach the following supporting documents duly certified (if applicable):

• Completed application form that can be obtained from MDIS website or at any of our centres
• University Matriculation Form (if applicable)
• Photocopy of NRIC / Passport
• All educational certificates and transcripts (Certified-true copies)
• Other relevant educational / professional /training certificates
• 2 Photographs
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copy of Medical Insurance (if any)
• Registration fee of $32.10 (non-refundable)

For more enquiries, please contact any of our programme consultants at 6247 9111 / 6372 1000 or email us at etc@mdis.edu.sg.

Management Development Institute of SIngapore Pte Ltd (MDIS Pte Ltd) collects course fees in accordance to the fees structure stipulated in the standard PEI-Student Contract. An administrative charge of S$107.00 (inclusive of GST) will be levied on each late instalment payment of the course fee. Fees are payable upon confirmation and acceptance of the place in the programme before the programme commencement.

Payment can be made by cash, NETS, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, Tele-graphic Transfer or by cheque or through our financial assistance scheme. For cheque payment, please indicate the details of the programme applied for on the back of the cheque, stating clearly you personal particulars and company name.

Cheques must be crossed and made payable to "MDIS Pte Ltd". Student Name, NRIC/FIN Number and Course Title should be written on the reverse of your cheque.

Please note that under the Private Education Act, all students will enter into a Fee Protection Scheme contract with MDIS.

 

Duration of Course | Part-time: 9 months
Degree Awarded | GRADUATE DIPLOMA