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OBJECTIVE
This course provides students with a strong foundation of a broad-based business education. Students will also acquire specialized knowledge of business concepts and practices and the skills to the development of business within a changing international business environment. It enhances students' awareness and appreciation of the interaction of different functional areas of business and the management processes in multi-national enterprises. This will place them in good stead for flexible career options and further educational advancement. The program prepare students to consider a future career in multi-national companies and organisations.
Career Opportunities
CITECH's Diploma in International Business gives you a career in multi-national companies and organizations.
Graduates can have a head start in:
- Banking Operations
- Credit Analysis
- Dealing and Trading
- Insurance Associated Services
- Risk Control
- Treasury and Investment
Who Can Apply?
Academic:
- Student must have minimum age of 17 years old with GCE 'O' Level, SPM or equivalent
- Mature applicants of 25 years of age with minimum of 2 years of working experience
- Other qualifications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis
English Requirements:
If English is not your first language you are also required to provide evidence of your English language skills as listed below.
- Min. English IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
- Other qualifications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis
Duration
2 Years (Full Time)
Intakes
March, May, August
Course Schedules
March 2011 - March 2012
May 2010 - May 2011
August 2010 - August 2011
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This diploma is awarded by Chartered Institute of Technology.
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Year 1 Stage 1
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Year 2 Stage 4
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Year 2 Stage 5
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Year 2 Stage 6
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Modules |
FSMH 125
Business Mathematics
Level: Diploma
Year: 1
Stage: 1
- Practical Business Math Procedures is a comprehensive introduction to the concepts and applications of mathematics to personal and commercial business problems. The course uses basic arithmetic and problem solving techniques and illustrates their use in retailing, interest and loans, banking, payroll, taxes, investments, insurance, and a variety of other business situations
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ICIT 121
Information Technology - Tools and Applications
Level: Diploma
Year: 1
Stage: 1
- To provide students case-based approach to learn all the software applications
- To offer a case-based, problem-solving approach to learning the functions and features of office application software in the business environment
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COMM 211
Business Communication I
Level: Diploma
Year: 1
Stage: 1
- In this course, you will learn to thrive in today's fast-paced business environment. In the context of solving realistic business case problems, you will learn how to deliver a wide range of business documents, e-mails, and oral presentations. In the process, you will use technology to communicate effectively, address the needs of diverse audiences, and consider the ethical implications of your communication practices
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COMM 221
Business Communication II
Level: Diploma
Year: 1
Stage: 2
- In this course, you will learn to thrive in today's fast-paced business environment. In the context of solving realistic business case problems, you will learn how to deliver a wide range of business documents, e-mails, and oral presentations. In the process, you will use technology to communicate effectively, address the needs of diverse audiences, and consider the ethical implications of your communication practices
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ICIT 101
Information Technology - Concepts
Level: Diploma
Year: 1
Stage: 2
- To ground students in fundamental knowledge of business computing and information concepts
- To provide students with an introduction to microcomputer hardware and commercial software applications
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AFPA 111
Principles of Accounting I
Level: Diploma
Year: 1
Stage: 2
- This course provides the student with the underlying concepts, theories, and procedures for recording, classifying, adjusting, summarizing and interpreting of financial data for service and merchandising entities. Additional topics include, accounting for cash, trade and notes receivable and payable, merchandise inventories, payroll and GAAP
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AFFM 315
Financial Management I
Level: Diploma
Year: 1
Stage: 3
- This course studies corporate finance and capital markets, emphasizing the financial aspects of managerial decisions. The course touches on all areas of finance, including the valuation of real and financial assets, risk management and financial derivatives, the trade-off between risk and expected return, and corporate financing and dividend policy.
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MTPL 311
Marketing Fundamentals
Level: Diploma
Year: 1
Stage: 3
- To provide students with an appreciation of the development of marketing and its changing role within a variety of organisations
- To provide students with an awareness and consideration of the various tools of the marketer and an evaluation of their strengths and weaknesses
- To ensure students are able to recognise the impact achievable through modifying the marketing mix for (re)positioning the product and service offerings
- To introduce students to the importance of planning in the management of the marketing activity
- To develop an awareness and understanding of the impact of information technology on the marketing mix decisions
- To enable students to realise the importance of customers and their behaviour relating to marketing decisions
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ECMI 221
Principles of Microeconomics
Level: Diploma
Year: 1
Stage: 3
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This course provides the student with the underlying concepts, theories, and examples for market structures, product pricing, resource pricing, behavior and the organization of industry, current economic problems and an introduction to international economics (Ch1- Ch19)
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ECMA 211
Principles of Macroeconomics
Level: Diploma
Year: 2
Stage: 4
- Examine the ten principles of economics and the interdependence and the gains from trade. How market works: the market forces of supply and demand.
- The data of macroeconomics: how to measure a nation’s income and cost of living
- Production and Growth, Saving, Investment, and the Financial System.
The Basic Tools of Finance, Unemployment and Its Natural Rate, The monetary system and the prices.
- The macroeconomics of open economy, Basic Concepts: A Macroeconomic Theory of the Open Economy
- Economic fluctuations: Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply, The Influence of Monetary and Fiscal Policy on Aggregate Demand, The Short-Run Tradeoff between Inflation and Unemployment.
- Debates over Macroeconomic Policy
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MGNT 321
principles of management
Level: Diploma
Year: 2
Stage: 4
- To develop the student’s understanding of the underpinning systems of organization and management, and the ways these can evolve in progressive organisations.
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MTAN 402 MARKET RESEARCH & DATA MANAGEMENT
Level: Diploma
Year: 2
Stage: 4
Pre-requisites: AFPA121
- This module introduces the principles and the key steps involved in the marketing research process. Students will understand the significance of research problem definition and research objectives setting to determine the appropriate research design, data collection methods, questionnaire design and sampling plan for accurate data collection. Other areas include marketing intelligence activities and research report preparation and communication. Opportunity to learn relevant IT skills for data tabulation, analysis and interpretation is provided. The module also explores the use of technology through online research and the utilisation of database techniques for information management.
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MTC 203
E-Commerce & Supply Chain Management
Level: Diploma
Year: 2
Stage: 5
- This module introduces students to the fundamental and operational aspects of electronic commerce and supply chain management from the business and marketing point of view. It aims to provide business and marketing students with a basic understanding of the integration of business and technology for the delivery of customer value in the form of goods and services
- As the developments in these areas change very rapidly, this module's approach is to focus on fundamental concepts and operational aspects of electronic commerce and supply chain management. This is to enable the student to evaluate the opportunities, threats, and constraints of conducting electronic commerce and supply chain activities
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MTPL 206
Marketing Planning
Level: Diploma
Year: 2
Stage: 5
- Graduates will be able to conduct a marketing audit considering appropriate internal and external factors
- Graduates can develop marketing objectives and plans at an operational level appropriate to the internal and external environment
- Develop the role of branding and positioning within the marketing plan
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MGOB 322
Organizational Behavior
Level: Diploma
Year: 2
Stage: 5
- It aims at prepare students with knowledge and skills related to organization behavior. It takes a case-based approach which allows students to understand and discuss problems happened in the business society.
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MTIP 502
International Marketing Strategy
Level: Diploma
Year: 2
Stage: 6
Pre-requisites: MTPL311
- The International Marketing provides the skills and knowledge that enable marketers to manage marketing activities in the international market. It provides students a well-rounded perspective of international markets that encompasses history, geography, language, and religion as well as economics.
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AFIF 332
International Finance
Level: Diploma
Year: 2
Stage: 6
- This subject is a theoretical and practical analysis of International Financial Management. It builds upon the key ideas that are taught throughout the traditional finance curriculum, explaining how financial concepts such as capital budgeting are applied in a global setting.
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MGNT 381
International Business Environment
Level: Diploma
Year: 2
Stage: 6
- This course provides the foundation for studying international business and conducting business in the global economy. Students develop the appreciation, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to live and work in a global marketplace and are provided with a wealth of learning experiences that will prepare them for entry-level international business and marketing occupations
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