Certificate in Business Studies (Mandarin)

Full-Time Course

Certificate in Business Studies (Mandarin)

Introduction

The Certificate in Business Studies programme aims to provide students with a sound knowledge of the basic concepts and principles needed in a business environment.

Upon successful completion of all modules, the successful candidate will be awarded the Certificate in Business Studies.

Programme Structure

This is a 6-month full-time programme, covering 4 modules with a total of 168 contact hours.

The delivery of this programme involves lectures, group discussions, case studies and presentations by students. Lectures are conducted by qualified and experienced local lecturers approved by the Institute.

Students are required to pass the overall assessment in order to be granted a passing grade for each module. Singapore-based students are required to fulfil the attendance requirement of at least 75%, while international students requires of at least 90% for each module before they are considered eligible to take the examinations / assessment of the module concerned.

Module Synopsis

CBS101 Introduction to Management

This module introduces to students basic management concepts, principles, tools, and practices. It will cover the application of management theories to practical problems in planning, organising. leading and controlling business activities. Students will explore what is involved in managing organisations today.

Some of the topics that will be covered:

• Introduction to management.
• The environment of management
• Planning, Organising, Leading and Controlling

CBS102 Introduction to Marketing

The primary theme of this module is that marketing is undergoing dramatic and exciting changes and the field promises to be just as dynamic in the years ahead. Even the smallest firms are using innovative marketing techniques to compete globally. Students will explore what marketing is all about and gain an appreciation of what is really involved in marketing a company and its products effectively.

Some of the topics that will be covered:

• Overview of Marketing
• Analysing marketing environment
• Pricing decisions

CBS103 Introduction to Accounting

This module provides an introduction to the principles and concepts of accounting. It focuses on accounting procedures through the accounting cycle for a proprietorship, including special journals. This introductory accounting course assumes no prior knowledge of accounting.

Some of the topics that will be covered:

• Introduction to accounting concepts
• Cash control systems
• Financial statements for a proprietorship

CBS104 Understanding People in Organisations

This module on people in organisations has been designed to familiarise students with various aspects of people behaviour: how people and groups in organisations behave, react and interpret events, and how organisations shape behaviour. It provides students with the basic knowledge on a variety of organisational behaviour (OB) that is essential to being effective at all organisational levels.

Some of the topics that will be covered:

• Introduction to organisational behaviour
• Foundations of group behaviour
• Understanding work teams

Application & Administration Details

Entry Requirements

All applicants must possess any one of the following of the equivalent recognised qualification:

3 GCE ‘N’ Passes (Grade A-D or Grade 1-5) in English Language and two other subjects, or
2 GCE ‘O’ Grades (Grade 1-8) in any two subjects, or
Completed PSLE with at least 4 years of working experience, or
Completed Secondary 1 with at least 3 years of working experience, or
Mature candidate of 30 years old with at least 8 years of working experience, or
Candidates with other qualifications can be considered on case-by-case basis.

Chinese Requirements

A C6 in GCE ‘O’ Level Mandarin, OR
Chinese Language Mandarin Proficiency in Chinese equivalent to year 9

*Minimum age requirement: 16 years old

Fees

	Application Fee	Course Fees
Full-Time	Singapore Based: S$100.00 International: S$500.00	Singapore Based: S$4,500.00 International: Please contact education@mis.edu.sg for more information.

Application Fee

Course Fees

Full-Time

Singapore Based:
S$100.00

International:
S$500.00

Singapore Based:
S$4,500.00

International:
Please contact education@mis.edu.sg for more information.

*The above fees are exclusive of 9% GST (Goods and Services Tax) rate.
*The course fee covers lesson delivery, Fee Protection Scheme (FPS), and MIS Affiliate membership and DOES NOT include textbooks and other miscellaneous charges, if any. For a full list of the miscellaneous charges, please visit www.mis.edu.sg
*Payment of all fees may be made using cash, cheque, NETS, and all major credit cards.

Why Study Here?

Environment

MIS Business School provides a conducive working, learning, and teaching environment with the highest quality services that:

Meet or exceed our customers’, staff’s and stakeholders’ expectations
Comply with all regulatory requirements
Make continuous improvements
Result in an effective and quality management system

Teacher-Student Ratio

Small teacher-student ratio of 1:25

Graduate Outcome 2024

100% Graduation Rate

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