Diploma in Business and Information Technology (Beacon International College)

Course Information

Course Type
Full-time
Fees (Local Students)
Total Fee with GST: $7,477.40
Fees (Foreign Students)
Total Fee with GST: $7,477.40
Other Fees
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Duration
1 year
Intake Months
Jan, Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct
Programme Grant
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Class Schedule
Information not provided by school.
Assessment Method
In-course assessments include: class tests, class participation, coursework, demonstration, group project and presentation, individual essay, individual written assignment, oral presentation, practical work, project, quiz, reflective report / logs

Description

The Diploma in Business and Information Technology is a broad-based and stimulating programme. The purpose of the course is to provide students with the fundemental knowledge and skills necessary for entry to the BTEC Higher Nationals Diploma Courses conducted at Beacon.

The course aims to provide students with a foundational understanding of business and IT while also helping them to build core skills in teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and technological application skills.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirement

  • GCE ‘O’ level – 3 Grade C6
  • Grade 10
  • SPM – 3 passes
  • ITE-Nitec
  • Chinese Senior High School Year 1

English Entry Requirement

  • Students with equivalent foreign qualifications may be admitted provided they are proficient in the English Language, and possess
  • IELTS 5.0 or equivalent qualifications OR
  • a Pass in English Placement Test determined by the College

Those who fail the English Placement Test will be required to successfully complete the EAP/ESL (Lower Intermediate) course conducted by college

Career Opportunities

Information not available

Modules

The Diploma course comprises of five compulsory units and one optional unit determined by the College of study.

The units are as follows:

Compulsory Units:

  • Business Communication
  • Business Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Marketing and Entrepreneurship
  • IT Skills and Applications
  • Study Skills and Communication

Optional Units (determined by the College):

  • E-Commerce and Online Businesses
  • IELTS English

Mode of Delivery

Blended

Teaching Approaches and Methods

The teaching approaches and methods adopted will be according to the requirements of the learning outcomes of each unit. These may include:

  • Brainstorming
  • Case studies
  • Class Test
  • Debate
  • Demonstration
  • Discussion
  • Group work
  • Lecture
  • Practical Work
  • Presentation
  • Project Work
  • Reflective Writing
  • Research

Assessment Approach / Mode

In-course assessments include

  • class tests
  • class participation
  • coursework
  • demonstration
  • group project and presentation
  • individual essay
  • individual written assignment
  • oral presentation
  • practical work
  • project
  • quiz
  • reflective report / logs

Teacher-Student Ratio

Class Size – not more than

  • Tutorial 1:30, Lecture 1:72 for face-to-face lessons
  • Tutorial 1:30, Lecture 1:300 for online lessons

 Teacher-Student Ratio

  • Based on student population and the number of active full-time and part-time teachers, the teacher-student ratio in Beacon is not more than 1:15.

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