OVERVIEW
About This Programme
The Advanced Diploma in International Business has been developed by London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) as a progression route for students aiming for a Higher Education qualification in the subject area, and/or for students aiming for a career in business and management.
Throughout the course, students are fully supported and their development is checked frequently by progress assessments. Student performance and satisfaction is monitored to ensure that the course meets students’ academic and personal development needs; and industry contacts ensure that the programme is relevant and suitable for the demands of a career in business and management.
Bilingual programme
Fast-track to a UK degree
Practical and theoretic modules
Guided career opportunities
MODULES
A programme to designed to explore beyond subject knowledge
By the end of the programme, graduates will be able to demonstrate understand of global business dynamics, fostering proficiency in areas such as cross-border management, international marketing, strategic planning, cultural intelligence, and effective communication, to prepare them for success in the increasingly interconnected and competitive international business landscape.
Corporate Strategic Management
Strategic management involves the formulation and implementation of the major goals and initiatives taken by a company’s top management on behalf of owners, based on consideration of resources and an assessment of the internal and external environments in which the organization competes. Strategic management provides overall direction to the enterprise and involves specifying the organization’s objectives, developing policies and plans designed to achieve these objectives, and then allocating resources to implement the plans.
Human Resource Management
Human resources management is a function in organisations designed to maximise employee performance in service of their employer’s strategic objectives. HR is primarily concerned with how people are managed within organisations, focusing on policies and systems.
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.
Electronic Commerce
Electronic commerce, commonly known as E-commerce or e Commerce, is trading in products or services conducted via computer networks such as the Internet. Electronic commerce draws on technologies such as mobile commerce, electronic funds transfer, supply chain management, Internet marketing, online transaction processing, electronic data interchange (EDI), inventory management systems, and automated data collection systems. Modern electronic commerce typically uses the World Wide Web at least at one point in the transaction’s life-cycle, although it may encompass a wider range of technologies such as e-mail, mobile devices, social media, and telephones as well.
Global Business Development
Global business means a business unit which has operations of firms with interests in multiple countries. Global business by its nature is a primary determinant of international trade. One of the results on the increasing success of international business venture is globalisation.
Operation 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.
Organisational Theory & 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.
International Marketing Strategy
International marketing is the export, franchising, joint venture or full direct entry of a marketing organization into another country. This can be achieved by exporting a company’s product into another location, entry through a joint venture with another firm in the target country, or foreign direct investment into the target country. The development of the marketing mix for that country is then required – international marketing. It can be as straightforward as using existing marketing strategies, mix and tools for export on the one side, to a highly complex relationship strategy including localisation, local product offerings, pricing, production and distribution with customized promotions, offers, website, social media and leadership.
Full programme structure and learning outcomes
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Prepare for a Diploma in International Business (Mandarin)
Programme Aims
The aim of the Advanced Diploma in International Business is to provide students with the opportunity to further develop management and business studies knowledge based on practical skills gained through successful completion of the LSBF Diploma in Management. Holders of the Advanced Diploma will be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge and critical understanding of the major theories in business and management, and of the way in which those theories have developed.
The Advanced Diploma in International Business aims to provide students with:
- The ability to apply underlying concepts and principles of business and management in an employment context.
- Knowledge of the main methods of enquiry in the academic study of Business Studies and management.
- An understanding of the limits of their knowledge, and how this influences analyses and interpretations based on that knowledge.
- A range of personal and professional skills that can be used in a wide range of situations and contexts.
- Support and guidance to develop as independent learners and acquire a range of transferrable skills.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Business Studies should be able to evaluate and apply, within the context of the organisation, the standard theories and concepts from the following generic management areas:
- Finance and Management Accounting;
- Human Resources;
- Corporate Strategy
- Operations Management
- Organisational behaviour
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and how they are managed.
- Apply theory to the solution of familiar and unfamiliar problems within the organisation.
- Demonstrate effective use of communication and information technology for business applications.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills of effective listening, negotiating, persuasion and presentation.
- Effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms to specialist and non-specialist audiences, including use of a range of media which are widely used in business such as the preparation and presentation of business reports.
- Demonstrate cognitive skills of critical thinking, analysis and synthesis.
- Demonstrate effective problem solving and decision making using appropriate quantitative and qualitative skills including identifying, formulating and solving business problems.
- Take and demonstrate responsibility for their own learning and continuing personal and professional development.
- Undertake further training, develop existing skills and acquire new competences that will enable them to assume significant responsibility within organisations.
In addition, holders of the Advanced Diploma in International Business should have:
- Acquired a range of personal and professional skills that can be used in a wide range of situations and contexts.
- Gained the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making.
Skills you will acquire
$92,000+
median Singapore salary for Accounting
483,000+
Singapore job openings in Accounting
75%
of graduates report positive career outcome
programme structure
Assessment method, graduation and awards
Students must take and successfully complete all eight modules to be awarded the LSBF Advanced Diploma in International Business (Mandarin). Students must complete all modules, students who fail to do so will be given a statement of results.
Students must achieve an overall passing grade of 40%. If students fail to achieve an overall passing grade, they will be permitted to retake based on the directions given by the examination board.
The assessment of each module consists of:
- Individual assignment or class test: 20%
- Class participation: 15%
- Class presentation or class test: 15%
- Examination: 50% (2 hours)
Quantitative Methods assessment consists of:
Examination: 50% (3 hours)
Assignment / Class test: 50%
| Grade | Percentage | |
| Distinction | D | 75-100% |
| Credit | C | 55-74% |
| Pass | P | 40-54% |
| Fail | F | 0-39% |
Graduation and Awards
Students must complete and pass all required modules in this programme to receive an Advanced Diploma in International Business (Mandarin) certification.
Attendance requirements
STP holders: 90%
Non-STP holders: 75%
mode of delivery
Lectures, case studies and exercises, class discussion, presentations.
teacher student ratio
Teacher Student Ratio 1 : 80
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Why choose LSBF for your education
Study Materials
Students will receive study materials after they have made full payment for their programme. Replacement of study materials is subject to additional charge.
Student Portal
Students have access to the Student Portal. It is a useful site where the course information and learning materials are available for students’ easy reference.
Accessible Faculty
Students may contact their lecturers directly via email outside the lecture hours for any academic related queries.
Recorded Lectures
We will show compassion and care to all stakeholders as we believe the journey is as important as the outcome.
ELIGIBILITY
Who can apply for this programme
Minimum Age Requirement
19 years and above
Local students shall possess one of the following
- LSBF Diploma in International Business (Mandarin)
- Local Polytechnic Diploma in a relevant field
International students shall possess one of the following:
- LSBF Diploma in International Business (Mandarin)
- Equivalent Local Polytechnic Diploma in a relevant field in respective home countries
Minimum Language Entry Requirement:
Students must achieve a Pass in Mandarin Language in Year 11 Higher School qualification or equivalent.
Exemptions
Students with non-standard entry requirements (e.g. other PEI qualification, lack of equivalent Year 12 in home country, LSBF Diploma in other discipline, etc.) will be assessed on a case by case basis subject to approval of the Academic Board.
TUITION FEES
(Prices inclusive of GST)
SGD $19,113.15
(local students)
SGD $20,185.19
(international students)
