Programme Aims & Objectives

The programme is specially designed for individuals who seek to acquire an in-depth knowledge of business management and its management.

The programme is ideal for professionals and executives who wish to seek a formal endorsement for their competence in attaining both academic and practical understanding of management to assume higher management roles.

The MBA Programme aims to fulfill the following objectives:

• To provide participants with the general knowledge required in modern environment.
• To equip participants with in-depth knowledge and skills in general business management
• To develop the analytical skills that are required in making effective use of the participants’ acquired knowledge in their chosen field

 

Programme Duration

The entire programme may be completed over a 15-month period. In addition to the taught modules, participants are required to spend time on research, assignments, discussions and self-study.

Six modules are taught per semester where the duration of each semester if 21-23 weeks. All taught modules are examinable by coursework and a final examination. Examinations are conducted at the end of each semester.

 

Lectures & Tutorials

Classes meet at least five times a week for three hours per session. Lectures are scheduled on weekday mornings and/or afternoons.

 

 

Assessment Methods

Assessment is controlled by University of Wales Validation Board. Regular feedback is sought from students and staff to help maintain standards and students' satisfaction.

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

The proportion of marks attributed to coursework and final examinations is at the discretion of individual lecturers’ analyses and varies according to different modules.

 

Exit Qualifications :

There are possible exit awards for participants who withdraw from the course.

Participants will be eligible for the University of Wales’ Postgraduate Certificate on the successful completion of 6 modules, and the University of Wales Postgraduate Diploma on the successful completion of 12 modules.

 

Award

Upon successful completion of all 12 modules and the dissertation, students will be awarded the Master of Business Administration by the University of Wales.

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

About University of Wales, UK

Founded by Royal Charter in 1893, the University of Wales is the degree-awarding body for the majority of higher education students in Wales, as well as for many at other higher education institutions in the United Kingdom and overseas.

The University’s position enables it to focus not only on its primary functions as a degree-awarding body and provider of services to the Welsh higher education sector but also, as a national institution, on playing an enhanced role in protecting and promoting the economy, culture and language of Wales.

The University has signed a memorandum of understanding with six of the university institutions in Wales, with whom it will be working closely on collaborative ventures, research groupings and other new initiatives. 

These institutions are:

• Glyndwr University
• Swansea Metropolitan University
• University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC)
• University of Wales, Newport
• University of Wales, Lampeter 
• Trinity University College         

The latter two institutions are set to merge in 2010 to become University of Wales, Trinity St David.

The University also maintains links with Aberystwyth University, Bangor University, Cardiff University and Swansea University.

The University is also the degree-awarding authority for more than 120 other higher education institutions both within the United Kingdom and overseas, with which it also enjoys close links. 

Annually, it awards around 15,000 initial degrees and more than 4,000 higher degrees, making it the second largest degree-awarding body in the United Kingdom.  The number of students, from all over the world, pursuing University of Wales degrees is around 70,000, and their studies cover a wide range of subjects.

The University is a major national institution in Wales.  While it is, of course, committed to helping to fulfil the educational and economic needs of Wales and to supporting its linguistic, cultural, and national heritage, the University is also committed to its international role and to enhancing its standing across the UK and overseas.  As well as its validation role and the international projects undertaken by its Global Academy, the University sponsors a number of cultural initiatives, such as the prestigious Dylan Thomas Prize, for young writers, which attracts entries from all over the world.

(For further details regarding the University and its validation services, please log on to www.wales.ac.uk/validation or email validation@wales.ac.uk.)

 

 

Founded by Royal Charter in 1893, the University of Wales is the degree-awarding body for the majority of higher education students in Wales, as well as for many at other higher education institutions in the United Kingdom and overseas. The University's position enables it to focus not only on its primary functions as a degree-awarding body and provider of services to the Welsh higher education sector but also, as a national institution, on playing an enhanced role in protecting and promoting the economy, culture and language of Wales.

test - Recently, the University has signed a memorandum of understanding with six of the university institutions in Wales, with whom it will be working closely on collaborative ventures, research groupings and other new initiatives. These institutions are:

• Glyndwr University
• Swansea Metropolitan University
• University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC)
• University of Wales, Newport
• University of Wales, Lampeter
• Trinity University College

The latter two institutions are set to merge in 2010 to become University of Wales, Trinity St David.

The University is also maintains links with Aberystwyth University, Bangor University, Cardiff University and Swansea University.

The University is also the degree-awarding authority for more than 120 other higher education institutions both within the United Kingdom and overseas, with which it also enjoys close links. Annually, it awards around 15,000 initial degrees and more than 4,000 higher degrees, making it the second largest degree-awarding body in the United Kingdom. The number of students, from all over the world, pursuing University of Wales degrees is around 70,000, and their studies cover a wide range of subjects.

The University is a major national institution in Wales. While it is, of course, committed to helping to fulfil the educational and economic needs of Wales and to supporting its linguistic, cultural, and national heritage, the University is also committed to its international role and to enhancing its standing across the UK and overseas. As well as its validation role and the international projects undertaken by its Global Academy, the University sponsors a number of cultural initiatives, such as the prestigious Dylan Thomas Prize, for young writers, which attracts entries from all over the world.

For further details regarding the University and its validation services, please log on to www.wales.ac.uk/validation or email validation@wales.ac.uk.

University of Wales, Bangor

The University of Wales, Bangor has a long tradition of academic excellence that continues to this day. Over half of the departments at Bangor have received an "Excellent" rating for the quality for teaching, and the University's performance in the latest Research Assessment Exercise confirms its status as a world-class research institution.

In recent assessments conducted on behalf of the Government into the quality of research at UK universities, 6 Bangor departments were awarded the top rating of 5 (on a scale of 1 - 5) and 7 departments were rated 4. Ratings of 4 and 5 indicate that research of international importance is conducted.

Moderators-designate for University of Wales schemes are faculty members of University of Wales Constituent Institution, Bangor University, which is ranked as follows:

Bangor University's Business School in the latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), with research in accounting and finance being rated the best in the UK.

Bangor University - ranked 24th in Business Studies based on Good University Guide 2009.

Bangor University - ranked 26th in Business Studies based on The Complete University Guide 2009.

University ranked 51st in UK by the Times Good University Guide 2009.

University Validation

Validation is the process by which an awarding institution judges that a programme developed and delivered by another institution is of an appropriate quality and standard to lead to its award." (The Quality Assurance Agency.)

While the majority of the University's students study in Wales, the University•s very successful and highly regarded international validation operation is also an important dimension of its work. This enables overseas institutions to offer the University of Wales degree at an equivalent standard to the degree offered in Wales itself. Validation is important in fostering links between Wales and other countries and many of the University's graduates are now in positions of influence overseas. Last year, more than 19,000 students were registered on validated courses of the University of Wales and nearly 4,000 graduated with the University's degree. Altogether, more than 40,000 students have been awarded degrees since the validation operation began in 1975.

The maintenance of academic standards is of paramount importance for validated courses, as it is for courses offered within Wales. The University is rightly regarded as a role model in this respect. Its processes compare very favourably with those of other institutions in the UK and positive reports received following independent reviews, favourable audit reports from the Quality Assurance Agency and the University's reputation overseas attest clearly to the high esteem in which its validation work is held.

Modules Descriptions

Accounting for Managerial Decisions

This module presents the subject in the perspective of a user of accounting information. It is generally divided into two parts: Financial Accounting and Management Accounting.

Financial Accounting introduces participants to the principles and concepts of accounting, fund statements (double entry, profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow statements), interpretation of financial reports, capital maintenance, accounting vs economic concepts of income, and accounting for changing prices.

Management Accounting introduces participants to the process of management, cost accounting, cost-volume-profit analysis, variable costing, pricing, short run decisions, capital investment decisions, budgeting (activity based) and control (standard and variance analysis).

The objective of this module is to equip participants with the skills and knowledge of using accounting information to make business decisions. By the end of the module, participants will be able to understand accounting concepts and practices and analyse accounting information to make optimal business plans and decisions.

Human Resource Management

This module focuses on major human resource management (HRM) concepts, issues and practices: managing of workforce, policies and procedures in HRM,equal employment opportunities, HRM planning, recruitment, legal aspects of employment, performance appraisals, training and development, rewarding and compensation.

It will also cover other aspects of HRM which include safety and health, labour relations and international HRM issues. The objective of this module is to provide participants a wide perspective of issues, theories and practices of human resource management.

By the end of the module,participants will be able to understand the scope, roles and responsibilities of HRM practitioners and discuss issues pertaining to management of HRM in local and international context.

Information and Knowledge Management

This module is concerned with the effective management of an organisation’s intellectual capital. It will examine the relationship between information and knowledge management and information strategy and knowledge management.

In general this module provides the role of information and knowledge management in the creation, organisation and utilisation of organisational intellectual capital; introduce the core concepts, theories and models of knowledge management; analyse the principal tools and models and applications of knowledge management; examine the application of knowledge management in a variety of organisational contexts in the public and private sector.

Marketing

This module introduces participants to the principles of marketing, the 4Ps of marketing, the management of marketing functions, the planning, the implementation and evaluation of a marketing plan in the context of a business environment.

By the end of the module, participants will be able to understand and discuss marketing principles and concepts, evaluate market environment (internal and external to the organisation), understand and discuss issues relating to product development, marketing tools, product and service marketing, international marketing and market segmentation.

Organisation Behaviour and Organisation Development

This module focuses on two aspects of an organisation. Organisation Behaviour examines behaviourial pattern of people within an organisation, whereas Organisation Development focuses on managing organisation changes, planning, implementing and controlling organisational changes.

By the end of the module, participants will be able to understand and discuss how organisation behaves and manages organisation development process.

Project Management and Operational Research

This module examines the selection, application and the limitation of various mathematical modules used by management to aid in their decision making.

Topics in this module include linear programming, project network analysis inventory control, queues, simulation and decision analysis.

Financial Management

This module introduces participants to the first principle of finance, Net Present Value. It explores the theories of risk, corporate finance decisions and efficient capital market theory.

It also covers topics on methods and management of long-term and short-term financing, mergers and acquisition and international corporate finance.

The objective of this module is to provide participants with the necessary analytical techniques applicable to a variety of problems in the management of a company’s finance.

By the end of the module, participants will be able to understand and discuss market efficiency, merger and acquisition, investment and risk evaluation, effects of financial decisions have on shareholders and mechanism of managing funds and credits.

Managing Innovation and Change

Two major issues that are crucial for the survival of a business organisation: how to manage, and how to innovate and change. This module introduces participants to the management skills required to manage effectively.

By the end of the module, participants will be able to:

• Understand the external and internal factors affecting management of innovation and changes of a business organisation.
• Plan resources required to make business organisation efficient in innovation management including R & D.
• Implement 'change' programmes for a business organisation.

 

Research Methodology for Business

This module is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills on literature search and review, qualitative and quantitative research techniques for studying business problems.

It introduces commonly used methods and techniques for business research including survey research design, case study design and interview studies. Statistical tools and techniques such as data sampling, data analysis and hypothesis testing will also be covered.

The skills learned and knowledge gained from this module will be extensively used for the dissertation phase of the MBA programme.

Small Business and Entrepreneurship

This module introduces participants to the management of a small business and entrepreneurship. It highlights the opportunities and challenges, growth issues, business plan, developing marketing strategy, leadership, communications, control and risk management.

By the end of the module, participants will be able to:

• Understand the roles and limitations of a small business and an entrepreneur.
• Discuss the issues on managing a small business and the management style in a small business.

 

International Business

This module focuses on the major forces in the international, foreign and domestic environments: competitive, distributive, economic, socio-economic, financial, legal, physical, political and sociocultural and their relations in international business.

By the end of the module, participants will be able to understand, discuss and defend the strategies and effects of different forces affecting international business and the organisation.

 

Corporate Strategy

This module combines all major management principles learnt earlier. Participants will learn how to apply them and to develop analytical skills in management situation, with the focus on decision-making and problem solving.

This module highlights the nature and process of choice affecting the future growth, survival and direction of business organisations in the national and international context.

It trains students to analyse, design and implement strategy-related tasks in the perspective of a manager.

• Understand why an organisation needs to change and develop over time.
• Evaluate ways in whcih change could occur and how to implement them.
• Develop skills in conducting stratgic analysis in different industries and under different economic situations.
• Understand the challenges companies are facing under competitive market environment, both nationally and internationally.

Dissertation

This enables participants to integrate the subject scope acquired in earlier modules. It aims to provide an opportunity for participants to apply the subjects of the programme.

Submission of the Dissertation is approximately 13,000 to 20,000 words. The Dissertation Proposal (750 to 1,250 words) precedes the Dissertation and is a synopsis of the Dissertation’s full scope.

 

 

Seminars/Workshops

 

Plagiarism, Dissertation and Research Methodology

This seminars briefing will be taught at the beginning of the programme. The objective is to guide participants on writing and preparing dissertation, understanding plagiarism and the use of proper referencing guide.

 

Career Planning

Job and career related workshops such as Interviewing Skills, Resume Writing etc will be organised towards the end of the course to prepare students for job searching activities.

Structure and Duration

Day Programme (for International students only)

• 15 months full-time programme
• 3 workshops, 12 modules and a dissertation
• 3 hours per session, 5 times per week
• Up to 6 modules taught per semester

 

Commencement Date

Class Intake for 2012

: : Day Programme         Jan, Apr & Sep

 

 

Fees

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

: : Tuition Fees            S$27,820.00

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

 

 

Entry Requirements

Interested applicants must possess the following entry requirements:

• A recognised Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferably with work experience

    AND

• Demonstrated proficiency in English (EL1) equivalent to at least C6 pass at GCE 'O' Levels

Applicants who do not meet the English Language requirement are required to:

• Achieve a minimum of band 6.5 and above in IELTS (International English Language Testing System) conducted by The British Council

    OR

• Score 232 points (computer-based) or 575 (paper-based) in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) conducted by the United States Education and Information Centre

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

 

 

Application Procedure

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

Applicant is required to submit the following documents to MDIS:

• MDIS Application Form
• 4 recent passport-size photographs of the applicant. (against white background)
• 1 copy of Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) e-Form 16
• Copy of applicant's passport pages showing his/ her particulars and travel and travel document's date of validity. (At least 1 year)
• Copy of applicant's Birth Certificate / Affidavit
• Copy of applicant's Certified / Notarised copy of Education Results/Certificates and Transcripts ( with detailed results)
• Copy of the student pass (For applicants transferred from other schools in Singapore) or Notification for Cancellation of Student Pass, Visit pass and Embarkation Form.
• Must show proof of English Medium Study / First Placement Test Attempted / IELTS / TOEFL
• Copy of financial ability. (e.g. bank statement, fixed deposit / saving account ) • Visa Required Country only (E.g. minimum amount of RMB150, 000 for PRC only)
• Proof of parent's occupation (PRC only)
• University Matriculation Form (if applicable)
• Letter by applicant indicating interest to study with MDIS (study plan/ statement of purpose) for Master programmes

*Notarized English translations are needed if documents are in other languages.

The MDIS application form shall be accompanied by the registration fee of S$250.00 (exclude prevailing GST) and ICA student pass processing fee of SGD 30.00 payable either by cash, credit card or demand draft/telegraphic transfer from the student.

For more enquiries, please contact us at 6278 8000 or email us at ib@mdis.edu.sg.

MDIS permits students to pay their course fee in instalments. 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. You may pay your fee by cash, NETS, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or by cheque or through our financial assistance scheme.If payment is by cheque, please indicate the details of the programme applied for on the back of the cheque, stating clearly you personal particulars and company name. Unless otherwise stated, all fees are inclusive of GST.

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

 

 

Student Pass Application

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

Structure and Duration

Day Programme (for Local students only)

• 15 months full-time programme
• 3 workshops, 12 modules and a dissertation
• 3 hours per session, 5 times per week
• Up to 6 modules taught per semester

 

Commencement Date

Class Intake for 2012

: : Day Programme         Jan, Apr & Sep

 

Fees:

: : Application Fee        S$53.50

: : Tuition Fees             S$25,412.50

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

 

 

Entry Requirements

Interested applicants must possess the following entry requirements:

• A recognised Bachelor's degree or equivalent

    AND

• Demonstrated proficiency in English (EL1) equivalent to at least C6 pass at GCE 'O' Levels

Applicants who do not meet the English Language requirement are required to:

• Achieve a minimum of band 6.5 and above in IELTS (International English Language Testing System) conducted by The British Council

    OR

• Score 232 points (computer-based) or 575 (paper-based) in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) conducted by the United States Education and Information Centre

Applicants who do not meet the English requirements will need to complete the Professional Certificate in English (PCIE) Programme by MDIS and attain the equivalent of IELTS 6.5.

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

 

 

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 accompanied 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 $53.50 (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 | 15 months
Degree Awarded | MASTERS