Diploma in Business and Information Technology (e-Learning) (Beacon International College)
Course Information
Description
The Diploma in Business and Information Technology (e-Learning) 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.
Course Length
Full-time
3 units per semester
Recommended Duration : 6 months
Part-time
Recommended Duration : 6 months
Mode of Delivery
e-Learning
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
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