Advanced Diploma in Business Studies - Part time

"Human Resource Management This module introduces relevant concepts and theories in the field of Human Resource Management and provides students with the knowledge, understanding and key skills in relation to HRM. Provides an insight into international diversity in HRM, allowing them to compare therole, activities, and institutional frameworks of human resource management in different national contexts. .Financial and Management Accounting This module introduces students to the principles and practices of financial and management accounting, so that they can appreciate the contribution it makes to the effective operation of a business. The aim of the module is to provide students with a greater understanding of the principles, mechanics and subjective issues involved in preparation of internal and external financial statements. Organisational Theory and Behaviour This module is an introduction to the concepts and topics in Organisational Behaviour (OB) and theory. The course focuses on OB at three levels: individual, interpersonal, and collective. Students will learn the individual level, covering decision-making, motivation, and personality and then turn to the interpersonal level, covering power, influence, and negotiations. The module will include the collective level, covering groups and managing change. Operations Management This module will provide students with a thorough background in the areas of management information systems (MIS) and operations management (OM). The main topics of discussion include the decision processes, information and decision technologies, information strategy, operations management and operations research. The module maintains a good balance between theoretical and practical aspects and encourages students to achieve expertise in both parts. Business Law This module will provide students with the general knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of business law in Singapore. It covers major topics discussed in business law courses providing clear examples and simplified cases. The module contains many practical points and common clauses when drafting a contract. Strategic Management This module introduces the student to the theory and practice of strategic management, and the holistic way in which it draws upon a wide variety of managerial functions in its creation. It will provide students with an understanding of the key concepts, theories and process integral to the strategic management of organisations. Project Management The aim of the module is to introduce students to the important aspects of project management, project evaluation, project implementation and project review. Project scheduling, project costs and risk strategies are also considered. International Marketing This module will provide students with an understanding of marketing from an international perspective. It will enable students to understand and analyse critical factors in the success or failure of international marking campaigns."