
OVERVIEW
About This Programme
The Diploma in Business Administration has been developed to provide a 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.
One important feature of this programme is that it has been designed for students whose first language is Chinese, or who have proof of proficiency in the language.
Bilingual programme
9 month | part time
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 business and management related knowledge, which will be further developed and integrated into broader business knowledge, skills and professional values and ethics.
The Principles of Management
Management is defined as the function that coordinates the efforts of people to accomplish goals and objectives using available resources efficiently and effectively in business and organisation. Management comprises planning, controlling, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling an organization or initiative to accomplish a goal. It is a core module to all Business Management/Studies.
The Theories of International Trade & Practice
The emergence of globalisation has a huge impact on International Trade and Practice. The development of International Business Theories also proved that International Trade does contribute to reducing the cost of products and services that benefited the world through trading among different countries. Incoterms is also taught in this module.
Business Accounting
Accounting is the measurement, processing and communication of financial information about economic entities. Accounting has been called the “language of business”, measures the results of an organisation’s economic activities and conveys this information to a variety of users including investors, creditors, management, and regulators.
Business Economics
Economics is the social science that studies the behaviour of individuals, households, and organisations (called economic actors, players, or agents), when they manage or use scarce resources, which have alternative uses, to achieve desired ends. Agents are assumed to act rationally, have multiple desirable ends in sight, limited resources to obtain these ends, a set of stable preferences, a definite overall guiding objective, and the capability of making a choice.
Customer Service Management
Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. It is a series of activities designed to enhance the level of customer satisfaction – that is, the feeling that a product or service has met the customer expectation. The importance of customer service may vary by product or service, industry and customer. Customer service plays an important role in an organisation’s ability to generate income and revenue. A customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer has of the organisation.
Marketing Management
Marketing management focuses on the practical application of marketing techniques and the management of a firm’s marketing resources and activities. Globalization has led firms to market beyond the borders of their home countries, making international marketing highly significant and an integral part of a firm’s marketing strategy.
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Programme Aims
The primary objective of the programme is to enable students to have an in-depth understanding through theoretical studies of business subjects relevant to various industries in the commercial environment. The programme is focused in developing business and operational knowledge to prepare students to have basic operational skills in Business Administration. The Diploma in Business Administration aims to provide students with:
- The ability to present, evaluate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
- The ability to develop lines of argument and make sound judgements in accordance with basic theories and concepts of their subject area, and the ability to communicate these accurately to a range of peers.
- 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.
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
At the end of this programme, students are expected to develop a range of specific and generic skills, covering the following fields:
- Management
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Economics
- Customer Service
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
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 modules to be awarded the LSBF 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: 30%
- Examination: 70%
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 a Diploma in Business Administration (Mandarin) certification.
Target audience
Working adults who would like to explore the study of the management of Business world in part-time study basis.
Attendance requirements
STP holders: 90%
Non-STP holders: 75%
Teacher Student Ratio
1:80
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
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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 entry requirements
- Ages 18 years old and above and
- Proven evidence of having completed at least 11 years of education or
- Min. 2 years study in any vocational high school with proven evidence or
- Completed certificate programme (or Foundation programmes) with proven evidence or
- Completed at least 9 years of education & with 5 years related working experience
- Language Proficiency in Chinese equivalent to Year 11
TUTION FEES (GST Inclusive)
SGD $6,104.00 (local students)