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 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 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 Diploma in Business Administration

The 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 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 101 Business Communications

  This course focuses on the key business communication skills necessary for the effective and efficient operations in today’s complex business environment. Students will be introduced to basic communication concepts and principles, and will develop an understanding of the importance of both verbal and non-verbal communications skills.

  
  

• ERCBA 102 Principles of Management

  This course explores the processes and functions of management. Students will be given the opportunity to explore traditional and modern management theory and the Planning, Organisation, Leadership and Control (POLC) approach to management.

  
  

• ERCBA 103 Operations and Quality Management

  This course has been developed to promote an understanding of key concepts of quality management as it applies to today’s organisations. Students will be exposed to the different frameworks of studying operations management and production as organisational functions.

  
  

• ERCBA 104 Human Resource Management

  In today’s complex business environment it is important to manage human resources well so as to establish and sustain a competitive advantage. This course focuses on the theory and practice of effective management of human resources.

  
  

• ERCBA 105 Principles of Accounting

  This course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the dynamic and growing field of accounting. Students are exposed to both the theoretical and practical aspects of accounting and they should be able to outline the importance of accounting and budgeting to the start-up, growth and competitive development of a company.

  
  

• ERCBA 106 Principles of Finance

  This subject aims to provide the students with the ability to appreciate and apply the core concepts of corporate finance and to show the relevance of the theories to today’s practices. Substantial emphasis will be placed on discussion of the determinants of corporate financing and payout policies, and alternative methods of security issuance.

  
  

• ERCBA 107 Business Etiquette and Service Excellence

  Business etiquette is important to portray a professional image of the organisation. The first part of this subject will provide students with the concept of business etiquette and learn how to apply business etiquette rules in different business scenarios. The second part of this subject will look at the value of customer service and how to implement customer-focus service strategy in an organisation.

  
  

• ERCBA 108 Principles of Marketing

  This course will introduce students to key basic concepts in marketing and will focus on critical competitive strategies for generating and meeting customer satisfaction. Additionally, the course will focus on the activities used to implement marketing strategies created to meet customer needs and expectations.

  
  

• ERCBA 109 Market Research Techniques

  This course introduces a range of marketing research techniques and describes how each stage of the research process is conducted whilst at the same time considers the strengths and weaknesses of each technique. This course brings the practical aspects of marketing research into the classroom.

  
  

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 3 GCE ‘O’ levels credits with a pass in English Language
• 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 applicants do not meet above requirements

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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