Advanced Diploma in Business Information Management
Programme Objective
Delivery Method
Delivery Schedule
Progression Pathway
* Advanced Diploma in Business Information Management

* Progression to Bachelor Degree is subject to articulation arrangement / mapping
Mode & Duration
Full-time: 9 mths
Part-time: 9 mths
Intakes
Jan / Apr / Jul / Sep
Registration
One Month Prior to Intake Dates
Average Teacher-Student Ratio
1:30
Assessment
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.
Modules
- 1. Management information Systems with FinTech Applications
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This module provides students with an introduction to the various types of Information Systems (IS) especially Management Information System and how IS can be employed to support various business functions. At the end of this module, the student would have a gained a deeper understanding of what Business Analyst needs to deliver. This module also seeks to deliver a high-impact focus on advancing current FinTech and TechFin applications in a real-world application setting, and expect to dive into details from Peer-to-Peer(P2P) Lending platform to Payments platform and Cryptocurrencies. (88 words)
- 2. Mobile Apps Programming
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Mobile Apps Programming with Java is designed to increase the breadth and depth of knowledge and practical skills of students in the wireless field. This module is designed to extend the students understanding of programming principles particularly knowledge of Java data types, statements, branching, iteration, arrays and lists, designing classes, interfaces and polymorphism, inheritance, I/O and file streams, sorting and searching and advanced Graphical User Interface (GUI) design. Students will apply this knowledge and provide solutions to practical problems. (79 words)
- 3. E-Commerce and Internet of Things (IoT)
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This module provides students with the fundamental concepts of e-business and e-commerce. Students will acquire hands-on experience in the analysis, design, development, and implementation of e-business applications using the appropriate application tools. Apart from E-Commerce, you will be learning the benefits and the interaction between Internet of Things and E-Commerce, as well as, how IoT-enabled devices exchange data with each other through the internet, helping retail and e-commerce businesses to carry on their operations efficiently. Expect to pilot a practical IoT device for daily business use. (86 words)
- 4. Cybersecurity
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The demand for digital talent has been growing and more so for Cybersecurity talents. The increasing awareness of the risk posed by cyber-crime and espionage among organisation and individuals is fuelling the demand, as cyber threats become more sophisticated. With the alarming cases such as WannaCry ransomware & cryptoworm, governments have stepped up their cybersecurity measure in light of plausible vulnerabilities. This module covers Networking, Exploitation Programming, Wireless Security, Advanced Information and Network Security, and Other key Network Security aspects. (79 words)
- 5. Big Data Analytics
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This module aims to provide students with an introduction to HDFS, MapReduce, Yarn, and Spark. Students will be able to learn how to set up Hadoop development, working with the file system, setting up your Hadoop development environment, working with the Hadoop file system, running and tracking Hadoop jobs, tuning MapReduce, understanding Hive and HBase, exploring Pig tools, building workflows, using other libraries, such as Impala, Mahout, and Storm, understanding Spark, visualizing Hadoop output. Students will apply this knowledge and provide solutions to practical problems. (85 words)
- 6. Innovation & Entrepreneurship II
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Furthering from Innovation and Entrepreneurship I , this module looks into developing sustainable venture; value creation; social entrepreneurship, innovation within the value chain of an organization; ownership and structure; innovators in action: managing rapid growth, managing a troubled organisation, and crafting a personal strategy. An insight of the process reveals more than how innovation is carried out in a systematical structure, it leads to the concept of social entrepreneurship to support the idea of environmental sustainability and challenges. (78 words)
- 7. Research Methods
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This module introduces students to the core concepts, methods, and values involved in doing research, from formulating research questions, reviewing the literature, designing questionnaires, to carrying out data analysis and presenting research results. The strengths and weaknesses of research methods are examined to help students choose an appropriate methodology, and the wide philosophical issues and ethical controversies that affect research are discussed. It also examines the distinction between quantitative and qualitative research techniques and how and when they should be used. (81 words)
- 8. Systems Analysis & Design
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Systems Analysis & Design is an introductory module and it covers the key concepts of analysing and designing object-oriented systems. Students will be taught Unified Modelling Language or UML, the current industry standard used in the design of computer based systems, especially the various diagramming concepts of UML. In addition to UML, the fundamentals of software project management as well as contemporary issues relating to software project management will be discussed in this module. (74 words)
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirement:
Relevant EASB Diploma
or
Polytechnic Diploma
or
LCCI Diploma Level 4
or
Equivalent academic qualification from a recognized higher learning institution
AND
English Proficiency Requirement:
Minimum EASB ETEDP Level 2 / IELTS 5.5 / GCE O-Level C6
(For mature students who do not meet the above minimum academic entry requirements but have prior learning or work experience in the relevant fields, please contact EASB for consultation.)
Application Procedure
You may apply to EASB either by visiting EASB Balestier Campus
or
mail your application to East Asia Institute of Management, 9 Ah Hood Road, Singapore 329975
Course Fee
International students |
Full-Time |
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Tuition Fee
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S$ 10,800
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Assessment Fee
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S$ 1,400
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Application Fee
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S$ 540
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Administration Fee
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S$ 1,000
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Material Fee
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S$ 600
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TOTAL
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S$ 14,340
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Singaporean / PR |
Full-Time |
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Tuition Fee
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S$ 6,600
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Assessment Fee
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S$ 800
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Application Fee
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S$ 150
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Administration Fee
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S$ 800
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Material Fee
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S$ 600
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TOTAL
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S$ 8,950
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Singaporean / PR |
Part-Time |
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Tuition Fee
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S$ 6,600
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Assessment Fee
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S$ 800
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Application Fee
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S$ 150
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Administration Fee
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S$ 800
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Material Fee
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S$ 600
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TOTAL
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S$ 8,950
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Medical Insurance |
Waived |
FPS Insurance or Escrow Bank Charge |
Waived |
Other miscelleneous fees may apply ( Please click here for more information) |
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Application and Enrolment Fee is non-refundable. All prices are subject to prevailing Goods & Services Tax (GST) of 7%. All prices are effective for intakes from November 2019. Start of class is subjected to minimum class size achieved. |
Certificate
The Diploma is awarded by the East Asia Institute of Management and is articulated with 30 UK, New Zealand and Australian universities.
