Overview
The Diploma in Business Management (Mandarin) course is designed to provide students with the theoretical and practical perspective of business management. Students will be trained to achieve competency in business management practices and knowledge through lectures, tutorials, discussions, researches and assignments covering subjects related to financial accounting, business, management, marketing and human resource.
The course is suitable for students who aspire to develop a successful business or venture in the arena of business development. It is also appropriate for industry personnel who wish to reinforce their knowledge and attain a professional qualification as a booster for their career advancement.
Objective
The course aims to:
To analyse the business management environment and adopt innovative approaches to the development of business management
To equip students with knowledge and theories in the aspects of business management
To develop students intellectual capabilities of interpretation and analysis, critical evaluation, selection and synthesis, research and problem solving skills
Course Information
Course Structure
The course consists of the following 5 modules:
Unit 1 Financial Accounting
Unit 2 Business Communication
Unit 3 Principle of Management
Unit 4 Marketing
Unit 5 Human Resource Management
Unit 1 Financial Management
This module provides detailed explanation about the accounting issues in an organization’s daily activities which includes accounting confirmation, calculation and report, all of whom are resulted from the fluctuation of the six accounting elements comprising assets, liability, equity, income, cost and profit. This module intends to help students learn about the basic accounting theory and accounting method so that they can account for actual business transactions in companies and provide the accounting report according.
- Understand the basic theory of financial accounting
- Understand the accounting method pertaining to business transactions
- Be able to provide proper accounting reports.
- Identify and apply strategies to find solutions. Select and apply appropriate methods/techniques/solutions. Present and communicate appropriate findings
- Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions.
- Demonstrate convergence, lateral and creative thinking.
Unit 2 Business Communication
This module aims to promote an understanding of key concepts of business communication as it applies to today’s organizations. Students will be exposed to the different frameworks of studying and understanding foundation of business communication and apply the step in writing process for crafting brief message for reporting and oral presentation.
- Professional Communication in a Digital, Social, Mobile World
- Collaboration, Interpersonal Communication, and Business Etiquette
- Communication Challenges in a Diverse, Global Marketplace
- Planning Business Messages
- Writing Business Messages
- Completing Business Messages
- Digital and Social Media
- Writing Routine and Positive Messages
Unit 3 Principle of Management
This module equips the students with the explanation of the basic theory, knowledge, skills, and techniques of management, and combines with case study to enhance student’s ability of problem analyzing and solving. The module covers the following:
- Basic theory and technique of management;
ii. History of the development of theories and ideas of management;
- Basic function of management such as planning, organizing, lead, control,
etc. As well as their correlations;
iv. Basic knowledge of human resource in recruitment and training; and
- Theory of inspiration and method of innovation.
Unit 4 Marketing
This module equips students with the basic theory, knowledge, skills and techniques of marketing, combines with case study to enhance student’s ability to problem analyzing and solving. The module covers the following:
- Basic concepts of marketing;
- Marketing management;
- Analysis of marketing environment;
- Market research and prediction;
- Customer behaviour;
- Competitors and competition strategies;
- Marketing in a tight market;
- Product analyzing and marketing strategies;
- Price decision and price strategic choice; and
- Marketing channels as well as it’s selection and management;
- Promotion of product and selection of promotion strategies; and
- Corporation identity design and treatment with the crisis when organization encountered.
Unit 5 Human Resource Management
This module equip students with the basic theory and method of human resource management, and know the common procedure of human resource management in companies. The module covers the following:
- Introduction to human resource management;
- Planning;
- Analysis;
- Recruitment and employment;
- Performance management;
- Compensation management;
- Training and career development;
- Labour relationship and human resource management in a cross-culture environment.
The delivery of modules is subject to change and may not follow the sequence as shown above.
Learning Mode
Classroom Lessons
Duration of Course
Part-time: 6 Months
1 session per week x 6 hours
Manner in which Assessment will be Conducted
100% Course Work Assessment
Assessment Grading Criteria
| Grade | Marks |
| Distinction | 80 and above |
| Merit | 65 to 79 |
| Pass | 50 to 64 |
| Fail | 0 to 49 |
Requirements for Graduation
Achieved a ‘Pass’ for all units with at least 75% attendance for the entire course
Qualification Award
Diploma in Business Management (Mandarin) awarded by British Education Centre
Manner in which course will be Taught
Lectures, case studies, tutorials, discussion etc.
Average Teacher-Student Ratio is 1:30
Please note that the maximum number of students in the classroom is subjected to the maximum allowable seating capacity
Progression Pathway
Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Business Management (Mandarin) may consider progressing to higher-level courses in Business Management by other institutions.
Requirements for Enrolment
Minimum entry age: 16 years old
Minimum academic requirements: At least 3 passes at GCE “O” Level or Completion of Secondary School or High School or equivalent.
For mature candidate who does not meet the above Minimum academic requirements, the candidate must be at least 30 years old with 8 years working experience
Minimum Language Proficiency: Pass in Mandarin at C6 or better in GCE “O” Level or in High School or equivalent.