The objectives of the University Preparation Program - Diploma of Business Administration course are 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 degree programs. They will graduate with the skills and knowledge which we expect to be in high demand as Singapore enters the next century. Graduates find careers in general management, and in the fields of accounting, finance, human resource management, marketing and/or an extension in their existing professional areas in engineering, computing etc.

The University Preparation Programs (UPP) are also designed for students who wish to gain direct admission into the University of Canberra's degree programs and are concerned about coping in the normal university environment, then AM School of Business Studies (AMSBS) offers for both local and international students alternative programs. All programs are registered and approved by the Ministry of Education, Singapore since 2000.

On successful completion of the Diploma of Business Administration, students will be granted direct entry into the second year of the University of Canberra’s Bachelor of Business Administration program. As such, the duration of study for both the Diploma and Degree will be 3 years only:

Year 1            Year 1: University Preparation Program, Diploma of Business Administration

Year 2: University of Canberra, Bachelor of Business Administration

Year 3: University of Canberra, Bachelor of Business Administration

Students can opt to study either in Singapore or Canberra campus for the Bachelor of Business Administration program offers by the University of Canberra.

For those students that have successfully completed the University Preparation Program: Diploma of Business Administration and would like to continue their studies in Canberra campus, they can also pursue other degree programs (for examples, Bachelor of Business Informatics, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Economics, Bachelor of Management, Bachelor of Sport Management or Bachelor of Communication (Advertising and Marketing Communication,  Public Relations, etc). The  advanced standing in the selected degree program will depend on the Grade Point Average (GPA).

Course Structure

The University Preparation Program - Diploma of Business Administration program is an intensive coursework and assignment program. It consists of 8 core subjects. The advantage of this approach is to allow you to combine the learning of specific skills needed for success at university level study with an introduction to the proposed university degree. 

 Note: Allocation of the subjects is strictly by the sole discretion of the school and they might not be taken in sequence.

Suggested Teaching Model

The suggested full-time class schedule for lecture & tutorial sessions for Semester 1

a. Introduction  to Management

b. Introduction to Business Law

c. Accounting for Managers

d. Introduction to Economics

Contact hour per week: 24hrs/wk

Semester 1: February to May (16 weeks)

Examination Period: June

The suggested full-time class schedule for lecture & tutorial sessions for Semester 2

a. Organizational Behaviour

b. Information Systems in Organizations

c. Business Statistics 1

d. Introduction to Marketing

Contact hour per week: 24 hrs/wk

Semester 2: July to October (16 weeks)

Examination Period: November

Assessment

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 by the subject convenor. The method of assessment for each subject offered by the University is detailed in the subject outlines given to students at the commencement of each term. 

Students should familiarise themselves with the methods of assessment prescribed for each subject they undertake.

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 units assessed on a  Pass/Fail basis only).

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

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

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

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 unit.

WD     Withdrawal approved by Division for good cause.

WH     Withheld result.

CNT    Unit continuing over more than one academic year.

Final examination results will be released by the University of Canberra via notice board and website (current students) once it is approved by the academic committees.

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