Objectives 

The aims of this syllabus are to enable candidates to have the relative attitude, knowledge and skills in the following areas; Business Environment, Business Resource, Introduction to Marketing, Business Communication, Training in the Business Workplace, Managing a Business Event, Developing Teams in Business, Managing Physical Resources in a Business Environment and Business Accounting.

Entry Requirements

1) Age: 16 and above;

2)Academic Level: Obtained at least a C6 at GCE O-Level in any 3 subjects or equivalent; completion of Birmingham’s Certificate in Foundation Studies;

3) Language: Obtained at least D7 at GCE O-Level in English Language or a pass in placement test or Pass in Academic English in Certificate in Foundation Studies.

Subjects

1. The Business Environment

2. Business Resources

3. Introduction to Marketing

4. Business Communication

5. Training in the Business Workplace

6. Managing a Business Event

7. Developing Teams in Business

8. Managing Physical Resources in a Business Environment

9. Business Accounting

Course Duration

Full time, 12 months, Monday to Friday, 3 hours per day

Intakes

Please note that prospective students are advised to submit their application at least 6 weeks before the start date.

Manner of Teaching

Blended learning: Lectures, tutorial, discussion strategies, teamwork（50%-Face to Face, 50%-Asynchronous Online)

Average Teacher – Student Ratio

1:32 (maximum)

Manner of assessment / examination

Mid and End of module written examination

Criteria for Graduation

Complete course and all modules must obtained at least 50%

And Minimum Attendance Requirement

– Foreign Student – At least 90% attendance (absence with valid reason)

– Local Student – At least 75% attendance (absence with valid reason)

Criteria for Progression

Complete course and at least 6 modules obtained at least 50%

And Minimum Attendance Requirement

– Foreign Student – At least 90% attendance (absence with valid reason)

– Local Student – At least 75% attendance (absence with valid reason)

Pathway / Articulation

Birmingham Academy for Advanced Diploma in Business Management

Criteria for Award

Complete course and all modules must obtain at least 50%

And Minimum Attendance Requirement

– Foreign Student – At least 90% attendance (absence with valid reason)

– Local Student – At least 75% attendance (absence with valid reason)

Award

Diploma in Business Management

Awarding Body

Birmingham Academy

Document Required for Course Application

1. Photocopy of Passport

2. Two recent passport sized photographs (with white background)

3. One certified true copy of highest educational certificate

4. One certified true copy of highest educational results transcript

Where Student Pass application is to be applied, the following documents must be provided.

1. One certified true copy of birth certificate

2. Bank Statements/Fixed Deposit for visa required nationals

3. Photocopy of parents’ passport (If below 18 years old)

4. Certified true copy of working testimonials stating the position held and salary per month. (If unemployed, provide parents’ or spouse’s working testimonials)

Please note that Notarised Translations are required if the documents are not in English.