Certificate in Business Studies - MIS Business School

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.

E-learning option available.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

This is a 6-month part-time programme, covering 4 modules with a total of 120 contact hours.

The delivery of this programme involves lectures, group discussions, case studies and presentations by students. Classes are usually held three times a week. Weekend block classes may be available subject to adequate student enrolment. Weekly 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. All students are required to fulfil the attendance requirement of at least 75% for each module before they are considered eligible to take the examinations / assessment of the module concerned.

MODULES

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.

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.

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.

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.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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.

*Minimum age requirement: 16 years old

English Requirements

At least IELTS 5.0, or
At least iBT TOEFL 35 – 45, or
Its equivalent (Applicants may be subjected to a written and/or oral assessment of their language proficiency conducted by the PEI)

FEES

APPLICATION FEES

S$108

Non-refundable

COURSE FEES

S$2,592.00

Installment available

The above fees are inclusive of GST (Goods and Services Tax) rate.

*The course fee covers lesson delivery, Fee Protection Scheme (FPS), and

MIS Affliate 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, Alipay,

WeChat Pay and all major credit cards.

*Bank charges (if any) will be borne by remitter (students).

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