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International Diploma in Business Administration
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About Informatics Academy

The Informatics Academy has been institutionalized to ensure that its award, bearing the quality assurance mark, will be recognised and accepted by employers and universities for employment and transfer credit respectively.

The Informatics Academic Governance is the backbone on which the quality of our awards is judged. Collectively, the Academic Council interacts with the International Advisory Panel and thereby empowers Examination Council and Examination Board the authority to grant the Informatics Academy awards.

Represented by a group of respected and experienced academic leaders drawn from universities in the United Kingdom, Australia and the United States of America, each member of the International Advisory Panel brings with them a wide range of educational leadership and management experience. The Academic Council is responsible for the academic affairs for Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Institute of Business, Finance and Management, Institute of Engineering and Institute of Knowledge Economy.

You can get more information about the Informatics Academy from the following link: http://www.informaticsgroup.com/ia

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About NCC Education

Originally part of the National Computing Centre, NCC Education started offering IT qualifications in 1976 and from 1997 developed its Higher Education portfolio to include Foundation and Business programmes. With Accredited Partners in over 45 countries, five International Offices and Academic Managers worldwide, NCC Education employs the latest technologies for learning, assessment and support.

NCC Education qualifications range from ICT for schools to the International Degree Pathway in Business or IT. The programmes are recognised by universities, professional bodies and employers. Learners are able to upgrade their skills on professional development modular programmes or complete their University Degrees and Masters in their home country or in the UK.

Visit NCC Education official website: http://www.nccedu.com/

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About the Programme

This programme aims to prepare students for a career in Business Administration. Unlike other Business Administration programmes, this programme aims to develop student's ability to identify and analyse business problems, collect relevant data so that business plans can be formulated or implemented and to respond effectively to changes in the business environment. It will also enhance the individual's communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the capacity for self-development. Students are thus likely to have a more holistic view of the way businesses function.

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Programme Benefits

  • This programme seeks to satisfy the rapid-changing demands in the business administration arena today. You will benefit from the following advantages:
  • Receive updated and specialised Business Administration skills reflecting industry needs and demands
  • Adapt foundational competencies for effective application of knowledge on the practical approach of business issues in the business environment
  • Increase employability with the attainment of an International Tertiary Qualification awarded by Informatics Academy
  • Guarantee of a sound education because of extensive tutorial support and teaching environment

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Entry Requirements

  • Students should have at least 3 GCE 'O' Level credits or its equivalent OR
  • Student with 2 GCE 'O' Level passes (possible to obtain exemptions) or its equivalent OR
  • Students above 21 years old and with work experience OR
  • Other equivalent qualifications deemed acceptable by Informatics Academy

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Programme Duration

International Diploma in Business Administration: minimum of 12 months

Programme Structure

IA / NCC Code Module Name
W1001
Principles of Management
W1002
Principles of Quantitive Methods
W1003
Principles of Accounting
W1004
Principles of Business Communication
W1005 Accounting
W1006 Economics
W1007 Management I
W1008 Marketing

Programme Synopsis

Principles of Management
This unit covers the Principles and Functions of Management. Students are taught the key elements in planning and decision making and significance of difference controls required in an organisation. Students will be able to appreciate the significance of different controls required in an organisation and understand the process of organizing the resources of the firm.

Principles of Quantitative Methods
Rules of numeric are covered in this unit. It provides some of the basic mathematical data used in graphical form. Students will also be taught to present and analyse business data.

Principles of Accounting
This unit provides students with the basic principles of accounting and their application. Preparation of Trading and Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow report for sole traders and limited liability companies will be covered. The characteristics of cost behaviour will also be covered in this unit.

Principles of Business Communication
Business Communication is one of the most important aspects of Business Administration. Students will be taught to present a variety of data in both written and graphical form, and are kept abreast of current development in communication technology. The principles of business communication will also be extensively covered.

Accounting
This unit demonstrates an understanding of the theoretical framework of accounting and principles underlying accounting statements. Upon completion of this unit students will be able to evaluate the performance and the financial position of organisations from their financial statements.

Economics
The unit covers what is generally accepted as the subject area of fundamental economic theories, concepts and policies. Economic principles and concepts are applied in decision making in a business environment. An understanding of the general economic environment and its effect upon business organisations and their markets will be acquired at the end of the unit.

Management
The objectives, roles, functions and various forms of business organisations as they adapt to a dynamic and changing environment will be covered. An in depth understanding of the nature of the management process in action will be appreciated. Students will also be taught how to relate to the principles and theories of management to the actual practice as applied to the functional organisation of business and the effective performance of those who work in it.

Marketing
This unit examines the role and value of marketing in today's increasingly competitive and dynamic environment. The management of the market function will be defined in diverse marketing situations. Marketing principles are covered to analyse, plan, implement and control policies designed to achieve marketing and corporate objectives in both profit and policies designed to achieve marketing and corporate objectives in both profit and non profit organisations.

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Advancement Pathway

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