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Professional Certificate in Business Management (An Associate Institute of the University of Bradford)

About the Course
Course Curriculum
Local Application

Objectives

  • This programme is designed for individuals who aspire to begin a career in the field of business management or would like to assume greater responsibilities but lack professional business management training
  • Participants will develop a fundamental and firm understanding of the principles and practice of business environment
  • This programme equips participants with effective communication skills and prepares them for higher level of studies

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 Professional Certificate 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.

 

 

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.

 

Fundamentals of Marketing

To enable participants to acquire sufficient knowledge of marketing principles, blending theories learnt into a practical framework of “how marketing actually works” especially in the rapidly evolving world of marketing. The course content includes: Introduction to marketing; Marketing environment; The marketing mix - 4Ps; The promotional tools, Use of advertising and PR; Market segmentation, targeting and positioning; Consumer behaviour; Product, service and branding.

Communication Skills

To equip the student with knowledge and skills of good communication. To sharpen the writing and oral skills of students to increase their proficiency in articulation. The course content includes: Introduction to communications on business communication, human communication and mass communication in general; Various types of communications: verbal/nonverbal, written, interpretation, group and organisational, listening and questioning skills, verbal communication importance and effective speaking skills, written communication - importance and effective writing skills.

Principles of Accounting And Finance

To equip students with the fundamental concepts in accounting and finance, the awareness of the importance of the need, sources and use of funds. The course content includes: basic concepts and principles of accounting: double entry concept, the accounting process and systems, accounting for assets and liabilities and fundamental accounting principles underlying accounting practice; basic understanding of the sources and allocation of funds within business enterprise and tools and techniques used by the financial manager in the management of funds; financial statements and financial statement analysis; introduction to business mathematics, breakeven analysis and marginal costing.

Principles of Business Management (I)

To provide a concise coverage of current management concepts and processes, so as to enable students to apply their knowledge to specific organisational situations more effectively. The course contents includes: Business management principles, Business management in a changing environment, Business management in planning, organising, decision-making and control techniques, Basic understanding of human behaviour in organisations: perception, personality learning, motivation, stress, group dynamics, leadership and conflict.

 

Structure and Duration


Evening Programme (for Local students only)

  • 4 modules
  • Minimum 6.5 months
  • 1 to 3 evenings a week depending on the number of modules taken, up to a maximum of 3 modules per term

Commencement Date


Class Intake for 2012

: : Evening Programme         Feb, May, Aug, Nov

Fees:

: : Application Fees             S$21.40

: : Tuition Fees             S$1,819

* 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:

  • Full GCE 'N' Levels

    OR

  • 3 GCE 'O' Levels

    OR

  • ITE NITEC, COS or NTC qualification

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

Additional Criteria

Participants who wish to advance to the Diploma level must have demonstrated proficiency in English Language (EL1) and Mathematics equivalent to GCE 'O' Level standard. Failing which they are required to sit for the following entrance examinations:

  • Students without C6 pass in English as First Language (EL1) or its equivalent are required:
    1.  To sit and pass the English placement test conducted by MDIS

        OR

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

        OR

    3.  To score 213 points (computer-based) or 550 points (paper-based) in TOEFL
  • Students 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 | Minimum 6.5 months
Degree Awarded | CERTIFICATE
  PROGRESS TO NEXT LEVEL  
COMMENCEMENT DATE  

Class Intake for 2012

For Evening Programme
Feb, May, Aug, Nov

CONTACT DETAILS  

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

 

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