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

Course Information

Course Type
Full-time
Fees (Local Students)
S$47,163.60, Preparatory Course in Business (if applicable) S$702.00 per module
Fees (Foreign Students)
S$51,753.60, Preparatory Course in Business (if applicable) S$702.00 per module
Other Fees
Application and Student Development Fee: S$604.80 (local) / Application, Student Development Fee and Induction Fee: S$1,425.60 (International)
Duration
2 years
Intake Months
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Programme Grant
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Class Schedule
Information not provided by school.
Assessment Method
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.

Description

Awarded and developed by: University of Birmingham, UK

International study experience for global exposure & networking opportunities

The programme imparts an international experience and cultural awareness to students who are considering a future career in international management.

  • Students will generally spend two study blocks overseas. In view of any pandemic situation, the University shall provide alternative arrangements for students who are unable to go for their overseas exchange or placements.
  • Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the chartered professional body in the UK dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence, with a membership community of over 120,000.
  • Through the University’s partnership with CMI, all final year SIM-Birmingham business students will be eligible for CMI membership and have access to its resources to support their studies.

Entry Requirements

  • 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

Career Opportunities

Information not available

Modules

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.
  • 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.
  • 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, coursework and exam preparation.
  • Exemptions: Nil
  • Average teacher-participant ratio – 1:150
  • Minimum class size to commence: 30 students
  • 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.

Assessment & Attendance

  • Local and international students: 100% attendance rate
  • Year 2 progression to Year 3: Obtain 100 credits from Year 2
  • Mode of assessments: 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.
  • End-of-study block main exams are normally held in October and February.
  • Assessment schedule is subject to change by the University.

Modules

The modules offered are pre-determined by the University.

All modules are 20 credits except for the following modules:

  • Dissertation, 40 credits
  • International Study A and B, 60 credits each.

For international studies overseas, there will be additional costs over and above the programme fees to cover travel, accommodation and living expenses.

In view of any pandemic situation, the University shall provide alternative arrangements for students who are unable to go for their overseas exchange or placements.

Year 2 (180 credits)

Core Modules

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

Electives (select one module)

  • Event and Festival Management
  • Managing Operations and Projects

* For International Study A, students will generally travel to the University of Birmingham in January and study on the UK campus until April. This includes undertaking a variety of business modules that are not available in Singapore as well as a team-building programme at the scenic English Lake District.

Year 3 (180 credits)

Core Modules

  • Contemporary Issues in Marketing
  • Dissertation
  • Fundamentals of Leadership
  • Strategic Management
  • International Study B**

  Elective (select one module)

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

** For International Study B, students typically study at one of the University’s exchange partners based on academic merit and slot availability. Students will select their study placement choices while they are in the UK. It is not guaranteed that students will be able to go to their first choice of selection but there will be sufficient places for the University to send at least two students to each partner.

Alternatively, students can choose to take up a self-sourced overseas work placement. International students may choose to work in their home country.

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