Diploma in Business Administration
(Hospitality & Tourism Management)

Introduction

The programme aims to prepare and equip participants with fundamentals of business management with specific emphasis on the area of interest of each individual participant. At the end of this programme, participants will be able to:

• Understand the theoretical and practical areas of business and entrepreneurship.
• Have conceptual understanding of the complex business and managerial challenges in the ever changing business environment.
• Use their problem solving skills to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in business operations.

Structure & Content

This programme comprises nine (9) units and can be completed in ten (10) months.

Core Units

• Academic Literacy
• Principles of Management
• Principles of Marketing
• Principles of Accounting
• Principles of Economics
• Introduction to Commercial Law
• Quantitative Methods
• Introduction to Tourism
• Food & Beverage Operations

Upon completion of the Diploma programme, graduates will be eligible for entry into the Murdoch University Bachelor of Commerce or Edith Cowan University Bachelor of Business programme with advanced standing of up to eight (8) units from Part I (Year 1).

Duration

This programme can be completed within 10 months on a full-time or part-time basis.

Assessment Methods

All units will be assessed through a combination of attendance, coursework and examination.

Programme Fees

The programme fees cover school registration, course notes, selected articles, assignments, main examinations, diploma certificate upon completion and transcript. Programme fees are due and payable in two (2) instalments.

* Fee includes course application and student's pass application processing. Fee does not include student's pass issuance fee imposed by Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). All fees stated are subject to prevailing GST and in Singapore dollars. Fees should be made payable to “SMa Institute of Higher Learning Pte Ltd” in accordance with the above schedule. Candidates who do not comply with the fee schedule will not be permitted to proceed with the programme.

For a full schedule of the miscellaneous fees, please click here: http://www.sma.edu.sg/MiscellaneousFees.pdf

Intakes

January / April / July / October

Entry Requirements

Applicants should possess one (1) of the following:

• Full GCE ‘A‘ level, OR
• ITE Higher Nitec, OR
• High School Qualification equivalent to Year Twelve (12) in the case of international students, OR
• SMa Institute Certificate in Foundation Studies

Applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in the English Language (EL1) or its equivalent:

• GCE ‘O‘ level with grade C6 & above, OR
• IELTS minimum band score of 5.5 - (Reading and Listening 5.5) and (Writing and Speaking 5.0) OR
• TOEFL score of at least 525 (paper-based) or 200 (computer-based) or 70 (Internet-based)

Application Procedure

All applications must be submitted to SMa Institute of Higher Learning (SMa Institute) before the closing date. Each application package must contain the following items:

Local Students

• A duly completed application form affixed with one (1) passport-size photograph
• Certified true copies of highest academic qualifications and relevant transcripts
• Photocopy of NRIC (front and back)
• Resume required for matured candidates

International Students

• A duly completed application form
• Duly completed Student's Pass application forms: Form 16 and V36
• Certified true / duly notarised copy of birth certificate
• Certified true / duly notarised copies of highest academic qualifications and transcripts
• Bank statement / fixed deposit account / savings account (applicable to visa-required countries only)
• Employer’s letter certifying applicant’s occupation and salary (if applicable)
• Employer’s letter certifying parent’s occupation and salary (applicable to visa-required countries only)
• Two (2) passport-size photographs of the applicant
• A copy of applicant’s passport

Last update 13 July 2011