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ABOUT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Business affects every part of the world. It's finance, sports, and video games. It's music, movies, and fashion. It's a key that unlocks thousands of doors. Above all, it's a way to bring about change. Business makes things happen and affects every part of our society.

Whatever you want to do, understanding the key functions of Business Management will help you achieve it. These functions include operations management, finance, marketing, human resource management and business development.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
There are no limitations to where a business degree can take you. Graduates choose from a broad spectrum of occupations including administration manager, economics advisor, quality manager, accountant, human resources manager, marketing manager, logistics manager, purchasing and materials manager Ð just to name a few. A business career offers diverse employment opportunities and the ability to advance from an entry-level position to supervisor, manager, consultant or senior executive within business, government or non-profit organisations in the industry of your choice!

PROGRAMME AIM
Our Business Management program provides critical knowledge and skills for individuals to manage business operation efficiently. This program aims to develop students in their strategic thinking and analytical abilities which are essential for the new breed of managers and executives. Students would be able to identify and analyze business problems, formulate plans and policies from a strategic perspective, and implement them effectively.

In addition, the program cultivates a global perspective on how international business is conducted, creates an awareness of potential business opportunities, and the impact of globalization on management.

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Certificate in Business Administration (Foundation)
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  1. Completion of 10 years of basic education in home country; or
  2. 3 GCE ‘N’ level passes; or
  3. NITEC in relevant field of study; or
  4. Matured students with at least 2 years of work experience

Module Synopsis

BIS101 Business English
This module will focus on strengthening students’ command of the English language. The difference between this module and other English courses is that the examples used will relate to the business environment. The vocabulary of business will be emphasized so as to familiarize students will the words that they will be expected to know and apply in business situations.

ECN101 Fundamentals of Economics
This module introduces students to the key concepts in microeconomics and macroeconomics. In microeconomics, concepts such as supply and demand, elasticity, utility, perfect competition and monopoly will be covered. In macroeconomics, the concepts learnt will include inflation, monetary policy, fiscal policy, national income and international trade.

MKT101 Fundamentals of Marketing
This module introduces students to the fundamentals of marketing. It covers basic areas in marketing such as the marketing concept, consumer and business buyer behaviour and the four ‘P’s of marketing - product, price, placement and promotion.

ACT101 Fundamentals of Accounting
This module provides students with an understanding of basic accounting principles. Students will learn how to make accounting entries and prepare simple financial statements, namely balance sheets and profit & loss statements.

MGT101 Fundamentals of Management
This module covers management, organization behaviour and human resource management. Concepts such as the fundamentals of planning, organizing, directing and control, motivational theories, leadership, recruitment, HR planning and employee relations will be introduced.

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Advanced Diploma in Business Administration
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Awarded by Melior Business School

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  1. Completion of 12 years of basic education in home country; or
  2. 4 GCE ‘O’ level passes; or
  3. Higher NITEC in relevant field of study

Module Synopsis

ACT301 Financial Accounting
This module provides students with an understanding of accounting principles. Students will learn how to deal with assets in a balance sheet such as cash, fixed assets and inventories. They will learn how to make accounting entries and prepare balance sheets and profit & loss statements.

ACT302 Managerial Accounting
This module teaches students how to apply managerial accounting techniques to make business decisions. Students will learn topics such as budgeting, costing, and performance evaluation.

BIS201 Business Communications
This module will cover both written and oral communication. Students will learn how to make an oral business presentation and the principles of writing business reports, e-mails and letters.

BIS301 Entrepreneurship
This is a project-based module, where students will work in groups on a business plan. Students will have to combine the knowledge from previous modules; they will learn that business topics are not isolated, but are to be applied together in business enterprises. Students will have to draw on the knowledge they gained in their management, marketing,
finance, e-commerce and accounting courses to create the business plan and will have to apply the skills learned in their business communications course to prepare the plan and present it effectively.

ECN201 Microeconomics
This module will teach students the key concepts in microeconomics such as supply and demand, elasticity, utility and the theory of the firm under different market structures such as perfect competition, oligopoly and monopoly.

ECN301 Macroeconomics
This module helps to understand the macroeconomic environment in which businesses operate. It covers key concepts in macroeconomics including money and banking, exchange rates, inflation, monetary policy, fiscal policy, unemployment, national income and international trade.

FIN301 Finance
This module will provide students with knowledge in business finance concepts such as the time value of money, capital budgeting techniques, such as net present value and payback period, equity financing and debt financing and financial markets.

ISE201 Business Information Systems and E-Commerce
This module will give students an overview of how technology affects businesses. Topics covered will include computer hardware and software, the management of information systems within organizations and e-commerce systems.

LAW301 Business Law
This module will introduce students to the Singapore legal system, which uses the English Common Law. The key areas of business law such as contract law, agency law, company law and torts in business will be covered.

MGT201 Principles of Management and Organisational Behaviour
This module covers key ideas in management and organisation behaviour. Concepts in management such as planning, organizing, directing and control will be discussed, along with concepts in organization behavior such as motivation and reward, organizational development, teamwork, organizational change and leadership.

MGT202 Operations Management
This module will introduce students to the basic concepts in managing operations in a business enterprise. Concepts such as inventory management, supply chain management, material requirements planning and just-in-time systems will be covered.

MGT203 Human Resource Management
This module covers human resource practices such as human resource planning, recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits and employee relations.

MKT201 Principles of Marketing
This module will cover the key concepts in marketing such as consumer and business markets, marketing research, segmentation, targeting and positioning, and product, price, placement and promotion.

MKT301 Marketing Mix Management
This module will build on the basic marketing knowledge taught in “Principles of Marketing”. The four 'P's of marketing – product, price, placement and promotion – will be studied in more detail and students will learn how to integrate the four 'P's to create an effective marketing plan.

SAT201 Business Statistics
This module will cover basic statistical concepts such as descriptive statistics, probability distribution and measures of variability, such as mean, variance and standard deviation. The emphasis will be on how to use these statistical concepts in a practical way in business enterprises.

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Bachelor of Business (Management)
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Awarded by CQUniversity, Australia

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  1. Completion of Advanced Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management awarded by Melior International College; or
  2. Completion of an approved Diploma or Advanced Diploma in the Tourism and Hospitality discipline from polytechnics or recognized institutions in Singapore

Module Synopsis

LAWS11030 Introductory and Contract Law
Students will understand the objectives of conducting business An introduction to business law in Australia and the law of contract. Topics include the origins of the Australian legal system, the current legal environment of business and the law of contracts as it regulates business transactions. A particular study is made of the nature, terms, validity, operation and discharge of contracts.

HRMT19021 Principles of Employment Relations
This course discusses the changing nature of employment relations. The object of the course is to ascertain what constitutes a good system of employment relations. Key aspects of a system of employment relations, such as the role of the state, employers, unions and employees will be assessed within a framework that analyses the impact of significant legal, political, economic and human resource management issues on the employment relationship. Awarded by CQUniversity, Australia

MGMT19114 Strategic Management
This course covers the main concepts and techniques of strategic analysis and implementation at the business and corporate levels. The areas covered include industry and environment analysis, capabilities analysis, strategic options, strategic decision-making and implementa-tion. Both formal strategic formulation and emergent strategy under conditions of rapid change, uncertainty and complexity are discussed.

MGMT19128 Business Integration Topics 1
This course provides final year undergraduate students with a capstone course in strategy designed to further develop their investigative skills and integrate the learning that has taken place throughout the degree. The course requires students to critically evaluate issues in crafting and executing strategy, but the main emphasis is on strategy implementation.

Note: Students will need to choose 6 of the following modules offered by Melior International College plus 2 more advanced level electives to complete the Bachelors Degree program.

ACCT11059 Using Accounting for Decision Making
Students will understand the objectives of conducting business organisa-tions, and the role of accounting in setting objectives, measuring progress towards targets, and providing input for decision making. The student will be able to evaluate performance of a firm based on Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement, and present recommendations relating to solvency, liquidity, and profitability of an organisation. In addition, a student will understand the basic types of accounts, and the behaviour of costs, including cost-volume profit analysis, short-term decision making, budgeting and basic analysis of capital projects. They will be able to present these arguments both orally, and in written submissions to management.

MRKT11029 Marketing
This course provides students with a sound knowledge of the origins of trading goods and services and the development of modern marketing practice and theory. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of marketing principles and their application. In particular the course approaches marketing not only as a functional area of an organisation but also as a philosophy of doing business.

COIS11011 Foundations of Business Computing
Concepts and terminology of computer hardware, software, data storage and data communications are covered in this course. The course focuses on the relationship between computer technology and business organisations. Concepts covered include information systems development, use and management. Emerging technologies and their effect on how organisations do business are also covered. Practical work: Students will undertake practical work including word processing, spreadsheet, World Wide Web and database. Access to E-mail, Internet, and office productivity application software is mandatory.

HRMT11010 Organisational Behaviour
The student will gain an understanding of human behaviour in organisations, particularly organisations containing a work environment. The concepts of group dynamics, leadership, motivation, power, decision- making, communication, employee attitudes and individual behaviour are studied, as well as aspects of the organisational systems such as organisational structure, functions of management, the management of human resources and organisational change. International dimensions of organisational behaviour will be stressed in this course. Tutorial activities provide experiential opportunities and increased awareness of organisational behaviour concepts.

HRMT11011 Human Resources in Organisations
This course introduces students to the study of Human Resources Management and its importance in the management of people within organisations. Throughout the course, the importance of managing human resources effectively in both increasingly competitive environ-ments and in the international context will be stressed. Areas of study to be covered include: the environment for HRM; Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action; Job Analysis; Human Resources Planning; Recruitment, Selection and Induction; Performance Appraisal; Human Resources Development; Compensation Management; Occupa-tional Health and Safety; Termination of the Employment Relationship; Human Resources Research and International HRM. Contemporary issues in HRM will be briefly discussed during the term, as will other environmental forces likely to impact the field of HRM in the foreseeable future.

HRMT19016 Contemporary Organisational & H R M Studies
The objectives of this course are far-reaching and intended to introduce students to the emerging issues in future organisations and the management of the Human Resources of these future organisations. Emphasis will be placed on strengthening good verbal and written communication skills; locating and delineating future issues; and, the development of strategic responses to best utilise the opportunities presented by the emerging future organisational issues. Models for analysing and making predictions about future issues, social change and the role, structure and nature of future organisations will be rigorously examined in this course. Development of a strategic mindset will be sought from this course.

HRMT19020 Managing Organisational Change
This course will commence with an overview of the various theories of organisations and the interrelatedness of the internal and external environments, structure, technology, size and function. The course will then cover the various theories and models of organisational development including the role of change agents, intervention strategies and the various approaches to both diagnosis and evaluation of organisational interventions. Case study exercises will be used to give students the opportunity to develop practical skills based on theoretical concepts learned in this course.

MGMT11109 Introduction to Management
The aim of this course is to enable the student to gain a knowledge and understanding of management functions by examining the roles and responsibilities of a manager. Students will acquire a good knowledge of management concepts. Particular emphasis is placed on the management process, its dynamic nature and its key elements of planning, organising, directing, coordinating and controlling.

MGMT19103 Logistics Management
This course provides a detailed examination of the complex dimensions of logistics and its role within the procurement management context. It concentrates on the physical movement of products within a supply chain network. It discusses the logistics concepts and links it into the supply chain management concepts from the perspectives of both suppliers and customers. It further discusses the logistics concepts with the marketing concepts of distribution channels and promotion. It also provides an overview of logistics information management and transportation systems with an overview of systems analysis, design and integration. Recent developments in the international logistics scene are also explored together with future global and domestic trends.

MGMT19105 Quality Management
This course provides an overview of all the quality dimensions and elements in a process oriented management in the production of goods and services. It focuses on the theories of quality management and principal of total quality management with a practical setting of the real world environment. It includes global perspectives of competition, quality as a strategic mechanism, ethics, corporate responsibility, strategic alliances, organisational culture, customer satisfaction, ISO9000 system and various quality tools and techniques, and their implementation with special reference to procurement and supply management functions.

MGMT19106 Supply Chain Management
This course introduces, defines and explains supply chain management. The concept and practice of supply chain management has grown dramatically in the last 10 years. It is now considered that in many markets, it is the supply chains that compete and not individual organisations. Supply chain management brings together differing functions, e.g. marketing and logistics within the one organisation and the management of differing organisations e.g. suppliers, manufacturers and distributors. It requires sophisticated communication, extensive trust, and high level management skills. The objectives of the supply chain manager are: seamless movement of goods; efficient and effective delivery systems which are customer focused; cost minimisation of logistics and marketing processes; simplification of all processes; and total quality of product delivered and associated services.

MGMT19126 Production and Operations Management
This course serves as an introduction to the management of many practical issues to be dealt with specifically in the production of goods and services and generally in the multitude of operations that provide for the needs of mankind in our modern globalised world. All organisations whether they be manufacturers or service providers are involved in some form of operations management. This course will select areas of interest and importance from a vast area of knowledge and skills which have been developed since the industrial revolution. In particular the areas of productivity management, quality control, facilities management and project management will be covered. The material presented will provide
managers with assistance in the development and design of production and operating systems, while also providing a number of generic problem solving techniques.

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