Bachelor of Science (Honours) Business Management (Top-up) (University of Birmingham)

• SIM Diploma in Accounting / Banking and Finance / International Business / Management Studies; or
• Business-related diplomas from local polytechnics; or
• Non-business related diplomas with successful completion of the SIM Preparatory Course in Business.
• All other qualifications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis

Applicants must obtain an average Grade B and may be required for interview before admission.

All admissions (direct & non-direct entries) are based on merit and are subject to the final approval of the University.

English Language Requirements

• Minimum C6 pass in English as First Language at GCE ‘O’ Level; or
• IELTS 6.5 overall (at least 6.0 in each band); or
• TOEFL 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing; or
• Successful completion of a recognised approved diploma, where the language of instruction was English.

Preparatory Course in Business (If Applicable)

Developed and awarded by SIM, Singapore.

Applicants with non-business related diplomas or with suitable qualifications will be required to complete and pass a three-month Preparatory Course in Business for entry into the degree programme.

See course webpage for more information

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Structure

• A structured curriculum delivered over two years through classroom learning. There are three study blocks in a year and each study block spans across four months.
• Fully taught by Birmingham academics from the UK home campus to ensure equivalent academic inputs to the Singapore programme.
• A 20-credit module is typically equivalent to 200 hours of study with 60 hours of class contact and 140 hours of self-study. Self-study includes revision, assignment writing and exam preparation.
• Exemptions: Nil
• Minimum class size to commence: 30 student
• If the class fails to commence due to low take-up rate, students will be informed within one month before programme commencement with the refund of application fee.
• All classes are conducted on SIM campus, unless otherwise stated.

Full-time Programme:

• Average teacher-student ratio – 1:150

Lecturers' Teaching Modules

• Weekly schedule: Monday to Friday over three time slots: 8:30am/12pm/3:30pm. Saturday classes may occasionally be scheduled if required.
• Depending on the module, lessons are conducted typically 3 to 6 hours per day over a two-week period.

Part-time Programme (Not open for applications):

• Average teacher-student ratio – 1:30
• Lessons are conducted on weekday evenings and weekends of 3 to 7.5 hours per day on SIM campus.
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• Mon – Fri: 7pm to 10pm
• Sat – Sun: 9am to 5.30pm

Assessment & Attendance

• Local and international students: 100% attendance rate
• Year 2 progression to Year 3: Obtain 100 credits from Year 2 
• Modes of assessment: Varies module to module which can include written exams, coursework or a combination of both. Coursework includes written assignments, in-class tests, presentations, projects, etc. Some coursework may be group-based. 
• Assessment schedule is subject to change by the University.

For Full-time Programme:

• End-of-study block main exams are normally held in October and February.

For Part-time Programme (Not open for applications):

• Assessments generally follow the term in which the modules are delivered in.

Modules

The modules offered are pre-determined by the University.

All modules are 20 credits except Dissertation, which is 40 credits. 

Year 2 (120 credits)

Core Modules

• Consumer Behaviour
• International Economics and Financial Decision Making
• Organisational Behaviour
• Research Methods and Business Analytics
• Responsible Business: Theory and Practice

Electives (select one module)

• Event and Festival Management
• Managing Operations and Projects

Year 3 (120 credits)

Core Modules

• Contemporary Issues in Marketing
• Dissertation
• Fundamentals of Leadership
• Strategic Management

  Elective (select one module)

• International Human Resource Management
• Managerial Finance
• Crisis Management
• Globalisation, Innovation and Competitiveness
• Globalisation, Innovation and Competitiveness

Note: The modules listed here and on the University’s website may occasionally be subject to change to ensure consistency with the UK programme. In such a scenario, you will be informed of any changes.