Advanced Diploma in Business Administration

The need for business diplomas and above qualifications across Asia is becoming increasingly obvious as regional economies are showing sustained robust growth. With this, the increasing liberalization of trade internationally is driving the need for professionals with advanced business skills and knowledge. Currently, neither local nor regional educational providers have the capacity to meet this rising demand for business administration diplomas, and ERCI aims, in part, to satisfy this demand by delivering quality degree programmes focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, practical relevance and a passion for excellence.

The Advanced Diploma in Business Administration Programme enables the student to attain the thinking skills, creative ability and technical knowledge needed to become professionals in their chosen field, taking into account the context of their work and the ever changing global environment. Students learn to be flexible and sensitive to the dynamic changes in business trends and the needs of their industry.

A focus is placed on the student’s development of his or her own individual business leadership development. The programme seeks to introduce new ideas and practices as a development from their previous experience within the advanced diploma level (or equivalent previous experience). The programme recognises and emphasises the value of the business process from concept through to realisation of practical business solutions, and presentation. This is delivered through lectures, tutorials and students are assessed through research and project work, presentations, written assignments and examinations.

Main Objective of the Course

- Develop the student’s ability in the development and production of business solutions to real life problems faced by companies.
- Develop the student’s ability to multi-task, to minimise resources and maximise returns.
- Develop the ability to spot market trends and to be able to forecast trends and demands
- Enable the student to realise the development of their ideas from concept to completion.
- Give the student a wider understanding of cultural and contextual issues in the field of business
- Develop the student’s understanding of professional practice, the ability to manage time effectively and work independently or in a group

Benefits of Studying the Advanced Diploma in Business Administration

The Advanced Diploma in Business Administration will be particularly attractive to students who intend to embark on a career in business and who have a keen interest in business and business related activities.

Students completing this programme will hold a qualification that will enhance their career development in the field in which they are currently working. Those choosing the programme as initial career preparation would be in a position to seek employment where knowledge of essential business principles in addition to practical experience would be a significant strength in terms of CV building. Additionally, students with diploma and advanced diploma status have great opportunities for fast-track career development.

Graduates of the programme could potentially work in a wide range of businesses. The modules secure a solid base for students in the specialised areas identified and make them attractive in terms of competitive recruitment. Further, the programme itself is robust to provide a solid foundation for further academic study for students who are interested in pursuing higher level studies.

Course Design & Content

• ERCBA 201 Strategic Management

  This course introduces students to the theory, skills and techniques of Strategic Management and, in particular, examines the strategy formulation process. Students will develop an understanding of the principles behind corporate strategic thinking and the practical implications of decisions that are made.

  
  

• ERCBA 202 Marketing and Brand Management

  This course has been developed to promote an understanding of marketing focusing on customer satisfaction and the activities required to meet customer expectations and demands.

  
  

• ERCBA 203 Leadership

  This course introduces students to traditional and modern concepts of leadership, and focuses on skill and knowledge development and organizational operations, effectiveness and competition. The course will help students to understand the differences between management and leadership, and why some managers fail to lead and motivate employees.

  
  

• ERCBA 204 International Finance, Investment and Growth Strategies

  This course provides a comparative analysis of the international financial and banking environment. Course material examines the structure and operations of international financial markets through an analysis of the economic principles underlying the evolution of market practice and instruments.

  
  

• ERCBA 205 Risk Management

  Risk Management is a dynamic and well-established discipline practiced by many companies around the world. The aim of this subject is to allow students to have an understanding of traditional forms of risk management-loss of control, loss financing and risk reduction, arranged through mechanisms such as insurance and derivatives and alternative risk transfer mechanisms.

  
  

• ERCBA 206 Entrepreneurship & New Venture Creation

  This subject will introduce the framework of business management from an entrepreneurial perspective. This subject enables participants to evaluate trends in thinking about core entrepreneur qualities like risk management, making accurate corporate decisions and managing growth.

  
  

• ERCBA 207 Customer Relationship Management

  This course (CRM) enables students to understand and acquire basic customer service skills that are necessary for the promotion of customer satisfaction. The course promotes competency in terms of information exchange, active listening, relationship building, complaint handling, meeting customer expectations and promoting loyalty through on-going classroom activities and discussions.

  
  

• ERCBA 208 Management of Information Systems

  This subject examines issues in knowledge management including tacit and explicit knowledge, and the knowledge management life cycle and knowledge as the only source of competitive advantage for the 21st century business organisation.

  
  

• ERCBA 209 International Trade and Management

  This course provides students with an comprehensive appreciation of the diversity encountered when managing individuals from different cultural backgrounds, and prepares them for the complexities of international trade and management.

  
  

Delivery Mode

This programme is available on both full-time & part-time mode. The course consists of 9 modules and can be completed in 9 months.

Availability

January / March / May / July / September / November

Assessment

Teaching, learning and assessment processes have been developed to ensure that students experience a variety of methods of learning and assessment. The programme is a combination of lectures and tutorials and assessments are through, individual assignments, participation presentations, and formal examinations at the end of every subject. Students are expected to display experiential learning. The majority of work within the programme includes lectures, seminars, demonstration workshops, group and individual tutorials.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum 2 GCE ‘A’ level credits with a pass in English Language or regional equivalent;
• Mature candidates with at least 3 years of working experience in a relevant industry or;
• Will be assessed on a case by case basis if applicant do not meet above requirements
• For Advanced Standing;
• Local Polytechnic Diploma Holders or
• Business Diploma or higher Diploma from a recognised institution
• Diploma holders from non-business disciplines will be assessed on a case-to-case basis

Programme Advancement

Course Fees

Local Students | International Students

Programme fees are not inclusive of textbooks.

All prices are subject to prevailing GST. All fees are payable to ‘ERC Institute Pte Ltd’ in Singapore Dollars.

Please note that the tuition fees and/or other course fees may vary over time due to ERCI’s promotions. We will try our best to update the tuition fees and any other course fees on this website in a timely manner. Our programme executives would be pleased to provide you with the most updated price list. Please seek advise from our programme executives for alternative mode of payment.

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