OVERVIEW
About This Programme
Tailored for Chinese-speaking students or those with Chinese language proficiency, this programme offers a solid foundation to launch your career.
The Certificate in Business has been developed to provide an initial qualification for students aiming to embark on a career in one of wide range of business/industries, and for students who are seeking to further their education in the fields associated with Management.
In today’s workplace context, whether it is a manufacturing or service sector, understanding business is a main component of success in today’s business world. In order to run a business of any size effectively and smoothly, it is fundamental to gain knowledge managing businesses and its operations.
CIMA and ACCA accredited degree
8 month | fulltime
fast track degree
Practical and theoretic modules
Guided career sessions
MODULES
Designed to explore beyond subject knowledge
By the end of the programme, graduates will be able to demonstrate the accounting and finance related knowledge, which will be further developed and integrated into broader business knowledge, skills and professional values and ethics.
The Fundamental Theories of Management
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Explain the basic concepts of Management
Understand the evolution of the theories’ of management
Describe the four functions of Management
Understand the techniques of Management
Syllabus
Definition of Management
Understanding Management functions
Planning
Controlling
Leading
Organizing
Understanding Management technique
Motivation
Delegation
Communication
Decision making
The Fundamentals of Mathematics
On successful completion of this module, students should:
Understand the basic concepts of Mathematics
Solve problem in a quantitative manner
Demonstrate a logical way in analysing problem
Be prepared for higher level of learning
Syllabus
Set and set theory
Functions and graphs
Inequalities; the modulus function
Logarithmic and exponential functions
Permutations and combinations
Trigonometrical functions
Differentiation
Integration
Probability
Understanding E-Commerce
On successful completion of this module, students should
Understand the basic concepts of E-Commerce
To apply what they learn to daily life
To appreciate the impact of E-Commerce in human environment
To view the business world in a more wider sense
Syllabus
Introduction to Electronic Commerce
Structure of E-commerce
Modes of E-commerce
Application of E-commerce
Electronic Data Interchange – EDI
Website and development of Website
Electronic payment systems
Security and safety of E-commerce
E-commerce and Logistics
The Principles of Logistics
On successful completion of this module, students should:
Understand the basic concepts of logistics
Describe the 14 activities of logistics
Appreciate the contribution of logistics in the economics
Understand how logistics affect our lives
Syllabus
Logistics Concept
Development of Logistics
The classification of logistics
Enterprise logistics
International logistics
Logistics enterprise
Logistics information technology
Incoterms
Supply Chain Management
Business Statistics
On successful completion of this module, students should
Understand the basic concepts of business Statistics
Use mathematical and logical approaches to address problems
Appreciate how Statistics help us to explain a certain issues
Apply statistics in solving quantitative problems
Syllabus
Introduction to Statistics
Data Collection
Graphs, Pareto Diagrams and Stem-and-leaf Displays
Frequency Distribution and Histograms
Bivariate Data
Probability
Discrete random variables
The normal distribution
Samples
Linear combinations of random variables
Continuous random variables
Sociology
On successful completion of this module, students should:
Understand the basic concepts of sociology
Develop an informed viewpoint the different issues in our society
Appreciate how society impact the nation in whole
Widen our viewpoints in dealing with social problems
Syllabus
Concept of Sociology
Concept of Culture
Analysis of Group
Socio Group
System of Family
Religions
Educational and Economic System
Political System
Group Behaviour
Society
Full programme structure & learning outcomes
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what to expect
Prepare for a Certificate in Business (Mandarin)
Programme Aims
The aim of the Certificate in Business Studies is to provide students with the technical know-how, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills and various business skills essential for a successful career in the business world. The Certificate in Business aims to provide students with:
- Knowledge of the fundamental theories and concepts of business
- A pathway for further studies
- Gain skills that can be applied in a range of situations and contexts
Summary of Skills Development for Students within the Programme
- Providing work related learning and teaching.
- Advance study of organisations, business management and the changing external environment in which organisations operate.
Learning Outcomes
Feild Understanding
Gain an immersive understanding of the practices and processes used by a junior or associate accountant in their job.
Key software skills
Learn key analytical skills (data cleaning, analysis, & visualization) and tools (spreadsheets, Tableau)
Analytical Skills
Understand how to clean and organize data for analysis, and complete analysis and calculations using spreadsheets
Visualisation & Presentation
Learn how to visualize and present data findings in dashboards, presentations and commonly used visualization platforms
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
mode of delivery
Lectures, case studies and exercises, class discussion, presentations.
Teacher Student Ratio
Teacher Student Ratio 1 : 60
target audience
Foreign students who have the intention to further their study in Certificate level in Singapore, and who wish to develop a bilingual languages skill, competency and knowledge, to fulfil their future career development in a business context.
attendance Requirement:
STP holders: 90%
Non-STP holders: 75%
programme structure and modules
Find out more about the modules here:
- The Fundamental Theories of Management
- The Fundamentals of Mathematics
- Understanding E-Commerce
- The Principles of Logistics
- Business Statistics
- Sociology
Assessment method, graduation and awards
Students must take and successfully complete all modules to be awarded the LSBF Advanced Diploma in Business Administration (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)
Project Management, Operation Management and Organisational Theory & Behaviour 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 Business Administration (Mandarin) certification.
Students who are for any reason unable to complete the Advanced Diploma and who have successfully passed a minimum of 4 modules are eligible for an Exit Award of a Diploma in Business Administration (Mandarin).
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
Minimum Age & Academic Entry Requirement:
Minimum Age Requirement: 16 years old.
Local students shall possess one of the following:
- At least one pass in GCE ‘O’ Level
- NITEC or Higher NITEC; OR
International Students shall possess one of the following:
- Completion of year 9 middle high school qualification or equivalent qualification from respective home countries
Students with non-standard entry requirements (e.g., other PEI qualification, lack of equivalent Year 9 in home country, Mature candidates will be assessed on a case-by-case basis subject to approval of the Academic Board.
Minimum Mandarin Language Entry Requirement:
Both local and international students MUST fulfill the minimum Chinese language entry requirement of one of the following:
- Achieved grade D7 or better in Chinese language at GCE O level.
- Pass in Chinese Language in Year 9 High School qualification or equivalent.
- Pass HSK 5
TUTION FEES
SGD $4,142.00 (local students) (inclusive of GST)