AIMS
The Higher Diploma in Business offers students a choice of majors which can prepare them for the 3rd year of a degree.
- To further develop students’ knowledge and capability in Accounting and Financial techniques and applications.
- To appreciate and develop critical awareness of the inter relationship between the Accounting and Financial aspects of a business.
- To equip students to proceed to the final year degree programme in Accounting or other relevant disciplines in some universities.
On conclusion of the Award, the students should be able to:
- prepare and analyse financial reports and presentations.
- critically appraise the contribution of each of the functional areas of business.
- analyse the business environment in which an enterprise operates.
- advise management in making sound financial decisions.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The Higher Diploma consists of 12 modules, core of 9 plus 3 from the major. Majors on offer include:
Click on Specialisation for details on Core & Specialisation Modules
DURATION & DELIVERY
Full-time: 12 to 18 months
Part-time: 18 to 24 months
The Higher Diploma is modular and delivered on a semester basis. Each semester lasts 10 weeks, with students taking 2 or 3 modules per semester. Classes are delivered on a lecture/tutorial basis.
Full-time students will have a minimum of 15 class contact hours per week evenly divided between lectures and tutorials/labs.
Part-time students will have 6 to 9 class contact hours per week. Students will have 2 evenings per week of classes plus a bi-weekly tutorial/seminar or lab session.
Intakes
- January
- April
- July
- October
ASSESSMENT
All modules are assessed by coursework.
The Diploma may be awarded at PASS, CREDIT, DISTINCTION and HIGH DISTINCTION levels according to the following criteria, based upon the overall score.
PASS 40% to 59%
CREDIT 60% to 69%
DISTINCTION 70% to 79%
HIGH DISTINCTION 80% to 100%
Students must pass all units at the first attempt to be eligible for CREDIT, DISTINCTION and HIGH DISTINCTION awards.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students must be 16 years of age
or above, and have one of the following:
- TMC Diploma in Business Administration
and Marketing
- GCE 'A' and 'O' Levels
- Local Polytechnic Diploma
- Other equivalent qualifications
Mature student entry minimum age
21 with at least 2 years relevant work experience.
PROGRESSION
Upon completion of the Higher Diploma in Business, students can enter the final stage of the following degrees:
University of Greenwich – BA (Hons) Business Administration
University of Gloucestershire – BA (Hons) Business & Management
Deakin University – Bachelor of Commerce
Students who have taken Higher Diploma Business – Accounting major can enter the final year of:
University of Greenwich – BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance
CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS(CIE)
University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the new name for the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), a department of the world-renowned University of Cambridge, UK. Cambridge Assessment has developed and promoted qualifications around the world for almost 150 years and has seen a growing need for internationally recognised qualifications.
As a CIE International Associate Partner, TMC can provide students with the assurance that the Diploma and Higher Diploma are validated by one of the world’s leading providers of international qualifications and assessment.
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