Asiainstitut of Management (AM School of Business Studies, AMSBS)

The origin of the subjects was from the Diploma of Business Administration that was registered with the Ministry of Education, Singapore dated 28^th April 2000 (EDUN N24-05-150) and amended in 05^th June 2009 (EDUN N24-03-989 V1) by AM School of Business Studies.

The approved teachers by the Council of Private Education (CPE) that allowed to provide both lectures and tutorials for the appointed subjects will set both the assignment and examination questions. However, it must be approved by both the Academic Board and Examination Board of AM School of Business Studies Pte Ltd.

Each subject will be examined by one three-hour unseen written paper. Examinations by written paper will take place at the end of each term.

Assessment for each subject in a student’s program is based on the student’s performance in written examinations, assignments, classwork, practical or other work as prescribed for the subject. The method of assessment for each subject offered by AM School of Business Studies Pte Ltd is detailed in the subject outlines given to students at the commencement of each term.

The invigilators appointed by the Examination Board of AM School of Business Studies Pte Ltd will be allowed to invigilate the examination.

(c) Aims & Objectives/Expected Outcomes

The Diploma of Business Administration program is designed for students who intend to work in a commercial environment, either in the private or public sectors. It is a study program in commerce and business. Students obtain a general understanding of the business disciplines thus will develop a range of analytical skills necessary to function effectively in a business environment.

The objective of the Diploma of Business Administration program is to develop well-rounded business executives who are equipped to solve problems within a multi-disciplinary business environment. It also allows students to pursue their own interests in which are essentially business programs. They will graduate with the skills and knowledge, which we expect to be in competitive environment. Graduates find careers in general management, and in the fields of accounting, finance, human resource management, marketing and/or an extension in their existing professions.

Students who have successfully completed all the course requirements will be awarded Diploma of Business Administration program by AM School of Business Studies Pte Ltd and they can gain advanced standing into the University of Canberra’s Bachelor of Business Administration program.

(d) Target Students / Admission Requirements

Applicants may be considered admissible to the Diploma of Business Administration program if they can satisfy the AM School of Business Studies Pte Ltd’s Academic Board that they have a reasonable likehood of success.

Interested applicants must possess ONE of the following entry requirements:

GCE "A" level - 2 x D's or better
GCE "O" level - 3 x C's or better
An aggregate score of 15 for the International Baccalaureate
A score of 53 in the European Baccalaureate

(e) Age Limit

There is no age limit for applicant to the Diploma of Business Administration program.

(f) Course Syllabus / Content

Accounting for Managers

Accounting for Managers provides non-accounting students with insights into the relevance of financial information for business planning and investment decisions. It consists of three interrelated parts: (i) examinations of the nature, meaning and purpose of financial information; (ii) discussion of management's corporate governance responsibilities with respect to the reliability of financial information; and (iii) case studies in business problem-solving, involving the use, where appropriate, of accounting and spreadsheet software.

Learning outcomes: Students will be able to: describe and critically evaluate the respective roles of the accountant, financial controller, treasurer and auditor in public and private enterprise; outline the concept of corporate governance as it relates to the reliability of financial information; interpret, analyse and use information contained in published financial reports for making informed investment decisions; interpret, analyse and use management accounting information for business planning and control; evaluate capital investments using the principles of discounted cash flow; and use accounting and spreadsheet software to support decision-making. In addition to having acquired subject specific knowledge, students should also have improved their generic skills, such as report writing; problem solving; the ability to act and think independently; the ability to collaborate with colleagues; and in the use of information technology.

Introduction to Economics

This unit is designed to equip students who have little or no knowledge of economics with a clear and up-to-date commentary of the economy. The topics covered will provide all the information necessary to enable discussion of government policy, international trade, the financial sector, and the economy's main industries (agriculture, manufacturing, mining and services).

Learning outcomes: At the end of this unit students should understand the basic principles of economics and the forces that have shaped the Australian economy; appreciate how social, economic and political forces have interacted to develop key economic institutions; and understand how economic policy is formulated. The unit will provide students with an appreciation of the relevance of economics to policy debate and issues.

Introduction to Business Law

This course aims to provide students with a basic founding in law and legal processes in Australia, leading to an examination of the law of contract, agency, negligence, and consumer protection. The examination of basic law and legal processes concentrates on the structure of law, legal reasoning and the use of precedent. It also examines techniques for statutory interpretation, focusing on commercial law and legal issues. Critical aspects of the law of contract, the law of agency, the civil wrong of negligence, consumer protection and the sale of goods including application of the Trade practices Act will form the focus of the course.

Introduction to Management

The subject aims to introduce to students a broad range of management issues and experiences faced by managers in modern organisations. It relies strongly on a case study approach to learning to equip students with knowledge and skills which they can apply to fluid and often, ambiguous, work environments.

Learning outcomes: By the end of the subject students should be able to understand the principal historical and current approaches to the study of management; apply the various theories of management to particular management situations; understand the tasks and competencies required in the practice of management; comprehend the range of complicating factors which prevent the study of management from ever becoming an exact science; and demonstrate basic competencies in the written and oral presentation of academic work.

Business Statistics

This is an introductory unit in statistics designed for students in commerce and management discipline areas. Emphasis is placed on the application of statistical techniques to those disciplines. Topics include populations and samples; the presentation and interpretation of data; measures of central tendency and variability; index numbers; simple linear regression and correlation; an introduction to time series; basic probability; the binomial, Poisson and normal distributions; and estimation and hypothesis testing. Analyses will be carried out using Microsoft Excel.

Learning outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, students will be expected to understand the nature and consequences of natural variability in data; express a problem in statistical terms; summarise data graphically and statistically, either manually or via a computer package; understand and interpret economic index numbers; understand the nature of a time series and how it is analysed; estimate and test parameters in simple situations; and understand basic statistical terminology in published material.

Information Systems in Organisations

Students will be introduced to the Informatics discipline as the study of the use of information technology, particularly as applied through information systems, in conducting the work of government, business and other organisations. Students will gain a conceptual framework for understanding the nature and purpose of Informatics by examining typical kinds of information systems, the data, information and knowledge they embody, the technologies they deploy and the management and social issues they raise.

Learning outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to discuss the nature, kinds, components and impacts of information systems and their use as a fundamental part of organisational processes. They will be able to interpret the concepts of systems, information and technology, give examples of the methodologies used in building information systems and recognise the roles of the various stakeholders in the development and operation of systems. They will have developed written, oral and visual communication skills and be able to apply them.

Introduction to International Business

This unit will cover a range of topics relevant to both the environment and competitive strategy of international business. Topics will include globalisation, International Trade and Payments, geographical, cultural and institutional factors, regional blocs and markets, international dimensions of marketing, strategic management, human resource management, and e-business.

Learning outcomes: On completion of this unit students will be able to appreciate the major factors and issues affecting the development of international business; appreciate the international context in which businesses operate; recognize the impact of social, economic and cultural factors on the business environment; and understand how geographical and institutional forces shape international trade.

Organisational Behaviour

Prerequisite: Introduction to Management

This subject is designed to assist students in developing their people skills so that they can become a state-of-the-art manager. This will be achieved by providing students with the concepts, theories, issues and insights into the behavioural aspects of individuals and work groups. The purpose of this subject is to study human behaviour in organisations at the individual and group level and to identify the effect of organisation structure and processes on behaviour.

Learning outcomes: Upon completion of this subject students will have developed or improved their skills in analysis and problem solving; academic competencies as they relate to written and oral presentations; application of basic and enduring principles developed from the study of organisational behaviour as they apply to the workplace; comprehension of the interactions between the various theoretical approaches in organisational behaviour.

(g) Total Course Duration /Weekly Instruction Hours

Full-time (2 Terms of Study Period): For full-time students, each subject has minimum of 36 contact hours for lectures excluding tutorials. In addition, student is expected to spend a minimum of 20 hours on assignment/s and 50 hours of private study. The suggested teaching model as follows:

Term 1 (4 subjects)

Feb to April - 12 weeks of Lectures and Tutorials

May - 4 weeks of Examination Preparation

June - Examination Period

Term 2 (4 subjects)

July to September - 12 weeks of Lectures and Tutorials

October - 4 weeks of Examination Preparation

November - Examination Period

Part-time (4 Terms of Study Period): For Part-time students, each subject has minimum of 36 contact hours for lectures cum tutorials. In addition, student is expected to spend a minimum of 20 hours on assignment/s and 50 hours of private study. THe suggested teaching model as follows:

Term 1 (2 subjects) Jan to Mar (10 weeks of Lectures cum Tutorials)

Week 1 to 8: Classes about 2 times per week (7pm to 10pm)

Week 9 to10: Intensive classes per subject - 12 hrs per subject.

(Friday: 7pm to 10pm, Saturday: 2pm to 5pm and Sunday: 9am to 4pm)

Week 11: Examination preparation week

Week 12: Examination week

Term 2 (2 subjects) Apr to Jun (10 weeks of Lectures cum Tutorials)

Week 1 to 8: Classes about 2 times per week (7pm to 10pm)

Week 9 to10: Intensive classes per subject - 12 hrs per subject.

(Friday: 7pm to 10pm, Saturday: 2pm to 5pm and Sunday: 9am to 4pm)

Week 11: Examination preparation week

Week 12: Examination week

Term 3 (2 subjects) Jul to Sep (10 weeks of Lectures cum Tutorials)

Week 1 to 8: Classes about 2 times per week (7pm to 10pm)

Week 9 to10: Intensive classes per subject - 12 hrs per subject.

(Friday: 7pm to 10pm, Saturday: 2pm to 5pm and Sunday: 9am to 4pm)

Week 11: Examination preparation week

Week 12: Examination week

Term 4 (2 subjects) Oct to Dec (10 weeks of Lectures cum Tutorials)

Week 1 to 8: Classes about 2 times per week (7pm to 10pm)

Week 9 to10: Intensive classes per subject - 12 hrs per subject.

(Friday: 7pm to 10pm, Saturday: 2pm to 5pm and Sunday: 9am to 4pm)

Week 11: Examination preparation week

Week 12: Examination week

Note: For example, if student commencing his/her study from April to June of the year, Term 1 will be from April to June of the year. Subsequently, Term 2 for this student will be from July to September of the year.

(h) Notification of Results of Assessment

The grading system used for both undergraduate and graduate units at the University is as follows:

HD High Distinction

D Distinction

CR Credit

P Pass

UP Ungraded Pass (pass grade for subjects assessed on a Pass/Fail basis only)

NW Fail result based on written notification of withdrawal from subject after due date

NX Fail result based on failure to reach pass grade in a subject having completed all the subject assessment requirements

NC Fail result based on failure to complete one or more of the assessment requirements for the subject

NS Fail result based on failure to sit for a final examination (NS is an optional subcategory of NC)

NN Fail result based on non-participation in a subject

WD Withdrawal approved by Division for good cause

WH Withheld result – interim result pending finalization

NT Subject continuing over more than one academic year

*** Inapplicable or unavailable

Appeals

Students who are dissatisfied with a Fail grade may seek a review of their result. The “Review of Subject Results” form can be obtained from the Admin Office. Any appeal is to be submitted to the Admin Office within one week after the release of the results via website (www.am.edu.sg). Result of the appeal will then be notified by post.

Academic Staff

AM School of Business Studies Pte Ltd uses Academic staff that are approved by the Council of Private Education (CPE) and also approved teaching staff for the Bachelor of Business Administration Program by the Dean of the Faculty of Business and Government, University of Canberra. This approach of academic staffing for the Diploma of Business Administration program and regular performance appraisal ensures the quality of staff contribution.

Illness

If a student is hampered by illness or serious cause during any term, and formal assessment of their work is adversely affected, they must notify the Admin Office as soon as possible. Written notification with supporting evidence, such as a medical certificate that advises that the illness would have affected their performance, must be received before the scheduled time of the final assessment of the subject.

In the event of an illness during an examination, the student must notify, obtain and submit the “Request for Deferred Examination” form to the Admin Office at the earliest opportunity. The form is to be submitted together with a supporting medical certificate includes, but is not limited to the following:

A medical certificate stating that you were ill and unable to sit the examination on the date stipulated
A police report outlining circumstances as to why you could not sit the examination
A report from a psychologist or counselor
A death certificate or coroners report

Generally, if a student sits for the examination, no consideration will be given for illness when the examination is marked.

Student Progress and Exclusion from Studies

If a student fails to make the required academic progress in their course, they may be subject to academic probation. An appropriate authority may direct that a student who has failed to make sufficient academic progress be placed on academic probation, which includes the imposition of conditions of continued enrolment. Failure to meet the conditions will result in the student being excluded from their course of study.

A student who is excluded from a course is excluded for a period which is indicated on the notice of exclusion. To resume studies the student must submit an “Application for Admission” form and should include information that they have an improved likehood of success should they be admitted. Any application for readmission after the period of exclusion has expired will be considered on its merits along with other applications for admission to that course.

A student who is excluded from a subject will be advised of the period of exclusion in the notice of exclusion.

Maximum Period to Complete a Course

Students must complete the academic requirements for their course within a specified maximum period in order to be awarded the Diploma of Business Administration. The maximum period for the completion of a course leading to an award is normally 5 years. The period is calculated retrospectively in time from the date the student successfully completed every matter specified in his/her study program.

(i) Transcript of Academic Record

Students who have completed the academic requirements of their course will automatically receive one free transcript when the course completion is certified, subject to any restrictions under the policy of the AM School of Business Studies Pte Ltd.

(j) Fees/Classroom/Class Size

Classroom: 02

Suggested Class Size: 20 to 30 students

No.

Description of payment

SGD

Tuition fee per subject is SGD 750

Total tuition fee = SGD 750 x 8 subjects

Students are given interest free monthly installment during the terms of studies

6,000

Non-tuition fee (non-refundable):

a. Application Fee

200

Notes: There is no GST.

All fees are in Singapore Dollars and are payable to AM School of Business Studies Pte Ltd in accordance with the above schedule. Candidates who do not comply with the fee schedule will not be permitted to proceed with the program.

Fee Payment Policy

An administrative charge of 1% per working day will be levied on each late payment of the course fee.

Refund Policy

A full refund of the total course fee or part thereof will be made if notice of withdrawal is received at least 30 working days BEFORE the commencement of the course. However, only written correspondence is regarded as a valid form of withdrawal notice. Course withdrawals through telephone calls will not be entertained.

There will be no refund of course fee paid in the event of a withdrawal made WITHIN 30 working days prior to the commencement of the course.

The application fee of S$200 is strictly non-refundable in such instances above.

(k) Admission Procedures

The admission procedures are established by the AM School of Business Studies Pte Ltd’s Academic Board and will consider applications for admission using the Admission Requirements as its terms of reference.

Application

There are two intakes each year for full-time students (January and July) and four intakes each year for part-time students (January, April, July and October). The application periods are usually 1 month before the commencement of the intake.

Applicants should submit the completed application form, certified true copies of academic qualifications (certificates and transcripts) together with an application fee of S$200.00 (for successful applicants, this will be part of the total course fee and for those applications that are rejected by the University, the application fee will be refunded).

Offer of Place

Applicants who have been selected to undertake the Diploma of Business Administration program will receive an Offer of Place. The Offer of Place will indicate the expiry date by which the offer must be accepted. Any person accepting an Offer of Place is required to accept by the expiry date.

Deferment of Acceptance of Offer

AM School of Business Studies Pte Ltd may grant deferment of the acceptance of an Offer of Place to intending students. Applicants seeking to defer their acceptance must notify the institution by the date for accepting their Offer of Place.

Withdrawal of Studies

Students withdrawing from the Diploma of Business Administration program will be regarded as withdrawn from all subjects in current or future terms. Notification of course withdrawal must be made in writing to the Admin Office.

Students who withdraw from their course will have to apply for readmission in order to continue studies at the school.

Under such circumstances, students will be required to clear all outstanding payments. Legal action will be taken against students who fail to clear their outstanding payments before the stipulated deadline.

Deferment of Studies

Students, who require a deferment of their studies, are required to fill up and submit the “Request for Deferment of Studies” form to the Admin Office.

In addition, students are required to clear any outstanding tuition fee for the term before they will be allowed to defer their studies. Kindly note that the maximum deferment period allowed is one year. A deferment of more than one year will be considered a withdrawal.

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