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Admission Requirements
Applicants with any of the following qualifications are invited to apply for the course:
1. Minimum of 3 GCE ‘O’ Level credits, including English, Mathematics and at least 1 year of relevant working experience;
2. NITEC with GPA ≥ 3.5 OR
GPA ≥ 3.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience;
3. Higher NITEC with GPA ≥ 2.0 OR
GPA ≥ 1.5 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience;
4. NITEC in Services / Technology with GPA ≥ 3.5 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience;
5. Higher NITEC in Services / Technology with GPA ≥ 2.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience;
6. Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher), and at least 1 year of relevant working experience and Workplace Literary & Numeracy (WPLN) at Level ≥ 6.
7. Others - At least 2 years relevant work experience (subject to interview/assessment).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.
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Course Schedule
The course is 900 hours and comprises of FIVE Modular Certificates. The programme can be completed in 5 semesters or in 2.5 years. Lessons will be held three evenings a week, from 7pm to 10pm for each session.
Modular Certificate in Business Communications & Analytics (180 hours)
1
Oral Communication in Business
2
Effective Business Writing Skills
3
Word Processing & IT Presentation
4
Spreadsheet Applications
5
Business Statistics
6
Data Visualisation for Business
Modular Certificate in Financial Accounting (180 hours)
1
Accounting Essentials
2
Accounting and Controls for Assets
3
Accounting for Businesses
4
Business Financial Reporting
5
Personal Tax
6
Corporate Tax & GST
Modular Certificate in Auditing & Financial Reporting (180 hours)
1
Framework For Financial Reporting
2
Financial Reporting Standards
3
Internal Controls & Risk Management
4
Integrated Project- Controls & Risk Management
5
Audit Principles & Processes
6
Audit Practice
Modular Certificate in Business Essentials (180 hours)
1
Principles of Management
2
Organisational Behaviour
3
Principles of Marketing
4
Microeconomics
5
Macroeconomics
Modular Certificate in Financial Management (180 hours)
1
Introduction to Business Finance
2
Capital Investment & Working Capital Management
3
Corporate Finance Analysis
4
Capital Structure Analysis
5
Cost Accounting
6
Management Accounting
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Course Delivery Methods
- The course will be delivered using a combination of lectures, tutorial-based classroom discussions, individual and group research projects and case study-based learning.
- About 20% to 30% of the lessons will be conducted or available through e-Learning/self-directed learning mode.
Course assessment will consist of continuous assessment in the form of assignments and project work.