Program Overview

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Certificate in Business (Mandarin)

Programme Overview

The Certificate in Business has been developed to provide an initial qualification for students aiming to embark on a career in a wide range of business/industries, and for students who are seeking to further their education in the fields associated with Management.

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.

Programme Structure

• Duration: 6 months (full-time)
• Upcoming Intake: Starts every 2 months
• Modules:
  • Management
  • Mathematics
  • E-Commerce
  • Logistics
  • Business Statistics
  • Sociology

Module Descriptions

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

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

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

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

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.

Learning Outcomes

• Field 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 Acquired

• Business Statistics
• E-Commerce
• Logistics
• Management
• Mathematics
• Sociology

Programme Structure

• Assessment method, graduation & awards:
  • Students must take and successfully complete all modules to be awarded the LSBF Certificate in Business (Mandarin).
  • Students must complete all modules; students who fail to do so will be given a statement of results.
  • 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)
• Grade:
  • Distinction: D (75-100%)
  • Credit: C (55-74%)
  • Pass: P (40-54%)
  • Fail: F (0-39%)
• Attendance Requirement:
  • STP holders: 90%
  • Non-STP holders: 75%
• Teacher Student Ratio: 1:80

Student Support Services

• 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: 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.
• 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
• Minimum Mandarin Language Entry Requirement:
  • 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

Faculty

• Master Industry-Relevant Skills with Guidance: View all faculty
• Faculty Members:
  • Dr Roy Yap
  • Dr Albert Ng
  • Dr Ignatius Luke Chan
  • Benedict Pek
  • Jeffrey Koh Juay Kiang
  • Sidiki Kaba

Tuition Fees (GST Inclusive)

• SGD $4,142.00 for local students

Admissions

• How to apply: At the London School of Business & Finance (LSBF) Singapore Campus, our Education Consultants are ready to help with any questions about starting your studies.
• Admission Process for Local Students:
  • Step 1: Pre-Programme Counselling
  • Step 2: Evaluation of application
  • Step 3: Payment
  • Step 4: Receipt, fee protection scheme (FPS) insurance & confirmation of registration
• Admission Process for International Students:
  • Step 1: Pre-Programme Counselling & Evaluation
  • Step 2: Acceptance of offer
  • Step 3: Application of student pass
  • Step 4: Payment
  • Step 5: Receipt, fee protection scheme (FPS) insurance & confirmation of registration
• Admission Process for Transfer International Students:
  • Step 1: Application
  • Step 2: Application of student pass
  • Step 3: Receipt, fee protection scheme (FPS) insurance & confirmation of registration

Student Testimonials

• Aida Nurtazina: “The best part for me is that I can study an American MBA in Asia. Also in the near future, I will be running a business. That is why I will benefit from the scope of the two best market economies in the world.”
• Edward Carter: “The MBA at LSBF offers a comprehensive curriculum that uses real-time business and economic case studies to bring the content to life. It is delivered with enthusiasm by experienced faculty members who do an excellent job of challenging pre-conceptions, encouraging critical thinking and ensuring relevance to present and future careers.”