Qualification to be Awarded
Diploma in Business Administration
Awarding Body
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), UK
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry International Qualifications (LCCI IQs) have been awarded since 1887 and are recognised by employers, governments and universities worldwide. In 2003, the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examination Board merged with Goal assessments, a pioneer in online testing, forming EDI.
Edi has now become one of the UK's leading awarding bodies, accredited by the British government, and also work closely with Ministries of Education around the world.
There are more than 5,000 training centres, schools, colleges, universities in 103 countries offering LCCI International Qualifications, and every year approximately 250,000 students choose the qualifications to further their professional and academic careers.
About the Qualification
Students who pass Business Administration, Business Practice, and Practical ICT Skills within 24 months, can combine the individual certificates for Diploma in Business Administration.
Aims of the Qualification
The aims of this qualification are to enable candidates to:
- demonstrate the need for effective work practices, administration systems and procedures
- show awareness of the importance of accurate and timely information and effective business communication
- identify appropriate suppliers of equipment and services and after sales care
- identify appropriate equipment and services for given situations
- plan business meetings, events and travel
- demonstrate a general understanding of the influences on business organisation
- understand the importance of specialisation in a business context
- appreciate how business planning helps identify organisational aims and objectives
- use competently the applications of Word Processing & Spreadsheets
Course Duration
Part-Time: 5.5 months
Course Delivery
The course will be delivered on a part-time basis in 43 lessons of 3 hours each.
The course is wholly delivered in Singapore. Students will have access to local tutors and resources provided by Uptrend College. Resources and materials provided for students will include lecture notes and references for reading in books, professional journals, articles and websites.
Average Teacher to Student Ratio
1:20
Course Topics
Business Administration
This is an advanced qualification for those who need to develop a thorough understanding of administration systems, business services and management support. This ensures the candidate has reached a level of understanding which demonstrates the ability to use initiative and business awareness.
- Equipment, materials, services & supplies
- Work Environment & Controls
- Procedures, information & communication
- Organisation and personal effectiveness
- Business meetings, events & travel
Business Practice
This qualification is intended for candidates who are seeking to increase their awareness and understanding of contemporary business practices and organisation. It is expected that candidates from all the main functional areas represented within the business or those seeking to find employment in any of these areas will be able to develop their understanding of business activity and practices.
- Influence on business activity
- The functions & organisation of business
- Business Management
- Personal contribution to business effectiveness
- Business values & culture
- Communication in business
Practical ICT Skills
This qualification is designed to allow learners to develop their practical ability and understanding of key software applications and apply these in a modern business context.
WORD PROCESSING
- File Handling, Enter and Edit Text
- Mail merge
- Format Text and Documents
- Combine Information
- Work with Tables
SPREADSHEETS
- File Handling, Enter and Edit Data
- Format a Spreadsheet
- Functions and Formulae
- Analysis of Data
- Present Complex Data
- Check a Spreadsheet, Combine Information
1 GCE ‘N’ or ‘O’ level passed in English or equivalent
Assessment Mode
100% Examination Based
Examination Period
April / June / November
Award Criteria- Individual Certificate (FOC) will be awarded for each subject passed (50% mark)
- Private Secretary’s Diploma – Students must pass BA, BP, TP, EFB within 24 months
- Diploma in Business Administration – Students must pass BA, BP, ICT Skills within 24 months
- Student must combine the Diploma within 12 months upon receiving all relevant individual subject certificates and pay a combined certificate fee of $100 (inclusive of GST) for each Diploma
- Minimum 75% attendance is required for each subject to qualify for a Certificate of Attendance if requested
- Practical ICT skills and Text Production will be conducted in Yishun only
- Students are required to bring their own thumbdrive for every lesson when attending Practical ICT skills and Text Production subjects
| Application Fee | : | S$30 |
| Course Fee | : | S$1,888 / S$1,698 (Full Payment) |
| Materials Fee | : | S$105 |
| Textbooks | : | S$64 |
| Examination Fee | : | S$495 |
| Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) | : | S$5 per month |
All above fees are subject to 7% GST charges.
Fees may change periodically without prior notice.
Last Updated: 01 February 2012
