Diploma In Business Studies

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
As the role of manager becomes more complex and demanding, managers increasingly need to develop generalist capabilities to complement their specialist expertise. The overall aim of the program is to equip students with the ability to analyze the complexities of business, enabling them to participate effectively in management decision-making and to pursue a range of career choices. The program is designed to provide a blend of theoretical and practical study, never losing sight of employers’ requirement and students’ career aspirations.

PROGRAM DELIVERY, DURATION & REQUIREMENTS:
The program is delivered via distance education in conjunction with workshops as to probe students with conceptual, intellectual, analytical and practical implementations of business strategies. You are required to complete 32 credit hours that include 8 modules. The entire program can be completed in 8 months.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two years of occupational experience in a field related to the degree or area of specialization. For residents of countries other than the US, the applicant should in general have educational qualification comparable to those stated for US residents.

 

PROGRAM OUTLINE:

Principles of Business

4

Principles of Management

4

Information System Management

4

Fundamentals of Economics

4

Human Resource Management

4

Principles of Marketing

4

Total Credits

24


SPECIALIZATION MODULES (MARKETING)

Marketing Research

4

Corporate Strategy

4

Total Credits

8


SPECIALIZATION MODULE (FINANCE)

Fundamentals of Finance

4

Corporate Finance

4

Total Credits

8


SPECIALIZATION MODULE (HUMAN RESOURCES)

Recruitment and Selection Process

4

Integrated Human Resources

4

Total Credits

8

 

SPECIALIZATION MODULE (MANAGEMENT)

Consumer Behavior

Consumer Behavior

4

ICorporate Strategy

4

Total Credits

8