Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Business Management (Part-Time)
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Introduction
Working in a large, modern, international organisation, a medium sized company or even a small start-up firm requires a range of business capabilities. The most valuable employees are those who have not only a sound knowledge and understanding of various parts of a business but those who are quick learners and team players with leadership potential. The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Business Management programme allows you to explore related areas in management and leadership where you can differentiate yourself from the competition and prove to employers that you can make an immediate and positive contribution to their organisations.
This programme is conducted in partnership with the Newcastle Business School (NBS), which is a part of Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK. The delivery is the same as in UK; with identical course content, contact hours and examination procedures. 
Northumbria University is best known for its highly rated, practical courses and research programmes. It is a modern, government recognised university with strong industrial and professional connections in the UK and around the world. Northumbria University is one of the largest universities in Britain and courses offered are designed to prepare students for career success. Many Northumbria graduates have become leaders in their profession, including our most famous Honorary Graduate, Rt Hon Tony Blair MP, Ex-British Prime Minister.
This programme is recognised by the Public Service Division in Singapore . For more information on this, please visit http://www.vog.gov.sg/data/StaticContent/WhatYouShouldKnow-accreditation.htm or www.northumbria.ac.uk for more information.
Programme Objective
This degree provides students with a strong foundation in general business management. The overall aim is to provide students with the necessary business skills and knowledge to take on responsible management positions early in their careers. It also has a strong vocational emphasis. Enormously relevant to the needs of modern business, it combines management theory with 'hands on' practical application and opportunities to demonstrate proficiency in fields like analysis, synthesis and decision-making.
Programme Structure & Curriculum
1. Strategic Management and Leadership (SM0374)
The aim of the module is to integrate learning that has taken place in previous years about the organisation and its environment and to encourage students to think strategically about the future development of organisations. The module will also show how leadership at all levels is important throughout this process and offer the opportunity for students to develop their own leadership, intellectual and creative skills.
2. Ethics and Governance (FN0360)
The module examines issues relating to business ethics and corporate governance. Business ethics involves the examination of relationship between the organisations, those involved in the management of organisations and external stakeholders. Alternative perspectives will be critically examined to provide intellectual frameworks and vocabulary to enable the student to identify their own reactions to the subject and debate their positions with peers.
Corporate governance is concerned with the structures created by government and other regulatory bodies around the world to address some of the issues raised by an investigation of business ethics. In particular, the function and role of the board will be examined together with the type of relationships posited with shareholders and others with a stake in the organisation.
3. Professional Project (NX0315)
The module provides an opportunity to explore the key study competences required to achieve academic success and develop these into employment competences to promote career success. These competences will be developed and practised and applied to an investigation of a business issue/problem. To support this individual investigation into an applied business problem or issue the student will be given a defined topic to research and relevant information relating to the topic. The information will be set in the context of an appropriate academic framework and the student will be expected to draw relevant conclusions, write up and submit the work in an approved format, target length 8 to 10,000 words.
4. Doing Business in Europe, Asia and The Americas (SM0376)
The module focuses on the issues that are important in International Business to Business transactions and relationships. The module concentrates on the similarities and differences that exist within business cultures in the three most important geographic regions. The module also recognises the financial management issues that organisations face when developing new relationships. The Identification of new partners, the negotiation process, collaboration issues and the termination of agreements are central to the module.
5. Culture and Organisations (HR0372)
The rationale of the module is to develop a coherent understanding of the issues relating to theory and practical applications of cultural and organisational impacts on organisations and institutions in the global and international environment.
6. Global Marketing and Communication (MK0389)
This module examines different concepts of international marketing within today’s dynamic world trading environment, and analyses the differences within aspects of domestic and international marketing planning. Whilst there will be clear links to international business, the module will concentrate on international marketing issues with a heavy emphasis placed upon the challenges of marketing communication in the global market place and in particular international advertising. The study of theoretical frameworks underpins the module, but with an emphasis on application to a variety of contexts.
September start
This programme consists of five modules and one professional project. This is a 12-month part-time programme.
Sep - Jan |
Sem 1 |
SM0374 |
*SM0376 Asia and The Americas |
Feb - May |
Sem 2 |
*HR0372 |
*MK0389 |
Jun - Aug |
Sem 3 |
NX0315 |
FN0360 |
* Pathway modules
These programmes involve lectures, group discussions, case studies and presentations by students. Weekly lectures are conducted by qualified and experienced local lecturers approved by Northumbria University. Classes are usually held two to three times weekly from 7.00pm to 10.00pm on weekdays or 2.00pm to 5.00pm on Saturdays with a total of up to 36 contact hours per module.
Examinations & Assessment
Assessment is either by coursework and/or written examination, depending on the requirements of each module. Students must fulfil the minimum attendance requirement of at least 75% (for part-time) for each module before they are allowed to submit their coursework for assessment or considered eligible to take the prescribed examination.
The decision to grant students, should they fail a module, a rework of coursework or a supplementary examination is at the sole discretion of the university's examination boards. However, a marking/supplementary examination fee per module is applicable.
A student must complete the programme within five years of registration, starting from the commencement of the first semester. Assessment will be in accordance with the academic regulations of Northumbria University as set out in the Assessment Regulations for Northumbria Awards (ARNA). The Module Examination Board and the Progression and Awards Board will determine the appropriateness of assessment, student progression and classification.
Award of Certificate
Students who have completed all necessary course works, successfully passed all required modules and met all financial obligations to the institute and Northumbria University shall be awarded the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Business Management by Northumbria University and be allowed to use the designatory letters “BA (Hons) International Business Management” respectively after their names.
Entry Requirements
The institute's Board of Studies will assess all qualifications and admit students into the final year of the BA (Hons) International Business Management programme.
- MISTC Diploma in Business Management
- MISTC Diploma in Marketing Management AND Advanced Diploma in Marketing Management
- Business or related Diploma from Local Polytechnics
- Other related Diploma PLUS Advanced and/or Higher Diploma in business are considered on a case-by-case basis
The Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre Board of Studies reserves the right to change the above requirements and selection at their sole discretion.
Course Fees
Fees are payable by installments:
Installment |
Fees |
7% GST |
Total |
I |
S$4,800.00 |
S$336.000 |
S$5,136.00 |
II |
S$4,800.00 |
S$336.00 |
S$5,136.00 |
Total |
S$9,600.00 |
S$672.00 |
S$10,272.00 |
A non-refundable application processing fee of S$214.00 (incl. 7% GST) is chargeable upon application and submission of documents.
The course fees cover course materials and tuition by local tutors and DOES NOT include textbooks and other miscellaneous charges, if any.
MIS Membership
The Marketing Institute of Singapore is a professional body for sales and marketing practitioners. All successful applicants must be individual members of the Institute.
Financial Assistance
Bank loan
For Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, please refer to Study Loans for information on the various bank loans available.
CaseTrust for Education
The Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre unequivocally supports the Consumer Association of Singapore's (CASE) transparency guidelines and policies to demonstrate fairness in all dealings with all our students. We are committed to adhere with full integrity in all matters, including issues related to course entry pre-requisites, course details, enrolment information, student contracts, refund of course fees, as well as transfer and withdrawal regulations.
Hence, it is mandatory that all students, or legal guardians if the student is under the age of 21, must sign the CASE Standard Student Contract with the institute prior to the enrolment of each programme. Refer to CaseTrust for Education for more information.
Changes & Amendments
The Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre reserves the right to vary, change and amend the module content, entry requirements, course fees, curriculum, examination rules and regulations, lecturers, lecture date, venue and other aspects of the course at any time prior to and during the delivery of the modules.
Application Procedures
An applicant must complete the application form and return it together with the following documents:
- CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES of educational certificates and transcripts may be made by your company or at the Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre, in which case, the originals must be presented for verification.
- Two passport-sized photographs.
- Payment of S$214.00 (incl. 7% GST) for part-time studies as the application processing fee (non-refundable). Please make cheque payable to “MIS Training Centre”.
The completed application form and all relevant documents should be submitted to:
Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre
Admissions Department
10 Raeburn Park, Block C
#01-33
Singapore 088702
Contact Paul at 6411 1713 or Baron at 6411 1714 for more information.
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Disclaimer
The information above is subject to change. In particular, the Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre reserve the right to change the content and/or method of assessment of study, to withdraw any unit of study and/or vary arrangements for any part of the programme.
