The Diploma in Business Management (General Commerce) provides a broader commerce degree with a solid foundation in commerce and management. The flexibility of the program means students can tailor their study to specific areas of interest. The programme enables you to develop a general study of commerce.
Each level of study consists of 120 credits. Upon successful completion of the Diploma, students may advance to the Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management programme.
Diploma in Business Management
(General Commerce)
(9 months)
1. Principles of Accounting
2. Business Law
3. Economics
4. Principles of Management
5. Principles of Information System
6. Business Statistics
7. Principles of Marketing
8. International Business Environment
MODULES: (120 credits)
1. Organizational Behaviour
2. Marketing Management
3. Managerial Accounting
4. Human Resources and Cross Culture Management
5. Operations Management
6. Corporate Finance
7. Research Methods
8. Management Information Systems
MODULES: (120 credits)
1. Macroeconomics for Business & Government
2. Portfolio Management Systems
3. Management Accounting
4. Microeconomics for Business & Government
5. Finance Theory & Applications
6. Finance Markets
7. Finance Accounting Systems
8. Law of Business Organizations
Principles in Business Law provides a foundation for students to understand legal issues and concepts relating to the formation and running of a business and to apply that understanding to the various legal issues faced by businesses. It also provides students su cient insight into legal aspects of the business world to allow them to deal with legal advisers in an intelligent and informed manner.
This module covers the principles behind statistics. Statistical issues play a very important part in all our lives, as citizens, as consumers, and as employees or employers. Understanding statistical terminology and statistical principles, concepts and tools can assist us to make more effective decisions in our personal and professional lives.
In this subject, you will be introduced to some of the key concepts in business statistics. The key to success in the subject lies in understanding and applying the concepts. Such effort will also lead to maximum long term ability to utilize these tools and principles more effectively.
This module provides an introduction to microeconomic and macroeconomic theories and policies. Topics covered include demand and supply; applications of supply and demand; various market structures; governmental roles in economy; unemployment; production and exchange; economic aggregates such as aggregate production and employment, the
general level of prices and in ation, exchange rates, and the balance of payments. Current world economic trends will also be discussed.
International Business Environment is the foundation on environmental factors faced in the context of global business issues. On completion of this module, you will be able to have a basic understanding of the complexities in the various issues relevant to international business.
This module is the foundation to the understanding of the principles and
concepts of Accounting. It will cover the principles behind the construction of financial reports. Topics covered include the double entry recording system, financial statements, statement of cash flow, accounting standards, accounting equations, financial ratio analysis, valuation and measurement of assets and liabilities, and accounting for partnership formation and liquation. Students will be exposed to the application of these accounting concepts in the preparation of financial statements for use by individuals, business, non-profit organizations and government institutions. Students will also be developing expertise in using these accounting principles and concepts in their analytical approach to financial problem-solving.
This module provides an introduction to information systems and information
technology for business students to help them to learn how to use and manage information technologies, conduct electronic commerce, improve decision-making, and gain competitive advantage in the marketplace. It therefore emphasizes on the role of Internet technologies as a technology platform for electronic business, commerce, and collaboration within and among corporations. The aim of this unit is to introduce you to the concepts and methods of business information technology and its application to practical business situation.
This unit introduces students to the study of Management and the basic academic skills relevant to University study in this discipline. The topics students examine include managerial work in organisations, historical and contemporary theories in management, the management environment, social responsibility and managerial ethics, planning and managerial decision making, managing individuals and groups, motivation, leadership, employment relations and managerial control. A number of themes are addressed throughout the subject such as diversity (gender and cross-cultural influences), power and control, and organizational learning. Organisational learning will be seen as one of the key challenges facing managers in the next millennium.
This module provides an overview of a contemporary approach to the concepts
and technologies of the marketing process in today's dynamic environment and its inter-relationship with other business functions. The course is designed to develop the skills needed to evaluate the different methods which can be used to market goods and services.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE
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Have a broad-based business education and develops communication skills, information technology skills, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving skills.
To operate effectively within a team environment and demonstrate teamwork.
To develop analytical and evaluative skills.
Build core competencies in business, develop and sharpen business acumen and graduate world-ready.
Each module is assessed by academic work comprising written assignments, case study reports, essays, examination as determined by the subject profile. The assessment criterion varies from module to module and level to level.
Generally the curriculums for all levels are taught over 4 terms of 12 weeks each. Modules are conducted in formal instructor-led classroom sessions where students are introduced to the course discipline. Each term will cover 2-3 modules with 50 contact hours per module. Lectures are 2-hour sessions and Tutorial 3-hour sessions weekly.
Singaporean / PR
2 GCE ‘A’ level with a pass in General Paper;
or
5 GCE ‘O’ level with a pass in English;
or
EASB Foundation Programme;
and
All applicants must be at least 16 years of age at time of application
International Students
High School Certificate or equivalent
or
EASBFoundation Programme
and
Proficiency in English Language
(Minimum EASB ETEDP Level 1 / IELTS 4.5 / TOEFL 475)
and
All applicant must be at least 16 years of age at time of application
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EASB has in place a mandatory group medical insurance policy as required by the Council for Private Education for all students’ hospitalization and treatment throughout their course duration. In addition, EASB has a group personal accident insurance coverage for all students.
EASB has adopted the standard PEI-student contract.
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