The Diploma in Business and Sales Management (E-Learning) is particularly designed to equip learners with the knowledge to flourish in the business and sales management industry at the managerial level. This course covers the skills and knowledge required to manage a business. Learners are required todemonstrate interpersonal, self-study and research and presentation skills throughout the qualification.

The course combines practical career-based elements with several essential underpinning management disciplines that will be invaluable as the individual’s career progresses. The course is therefore an ideal preparation for immediate employment in the sector.

The aims are to provide a qualification that:

1. Provide learners with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to progress to Advanced Diploma in business related studies;

2. Provide learners with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge of business at the Diploma level and

3. Lay the foundation for future professional development

Duration of Study and Contact Hours:

6 months (Full-time)
3 hours per day, 5 days a week
Total Hours: 360 hours

Modules:
Six (5) Modules
 

• Business Management
   
• Marketing and Sales Management
   
• Financial Management in Business
   
• Effective Business Communication
   
• Staff Etiquette and Professional Image
   

Mode of Teaching:
Online Delivery via
 

• Lecture Sessions
   
• Tutorial Sessions
   
• Class Discussion
   
• Group Work & Pair Work
   
• Practical Sessions

Teacher to Student Ratio:
1:80

Medium of Instruction:
English

1) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
The module focuses on the different management functions of business organizations in the business environment. It describes how managers should manage resources and activities in such a way that organizations can operate their business in a profitable manner.

2) MARKETING AND SALES MANAGEMENT
This module aims to develop learners’ knowledge on marketing and sales skills in the business industry. Learners will also learn about marketing mix components and explain the environmental factors which influence consumer and organizational decision-making processes.

3) FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN BUSINESS
The module introduces learners to the concepts of financial accounting and accounting skills required for preparation and analysis of financial statements. Learners will also learn about the operation of a business in terms of the elements of costs.

4) EFFECTIVE BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

This module focuses on the effective communication in business. It includes a review of business letters, formal and informal reports, and oral presentation. Learners will also learn about different communication methods and barriers of communication.

5) STAFF ETIQUETTE AND PROFESSIONAL IMAGE

This module focuses on the staff etiquette and professional image. Learners will learn about personal hygiene and how to maintain a good personal grooming at the workplace.

Students will be awarded the Diploma in Business and Sales Management (E-Learning) if they achieve at least a Pass grade in all 5 modules of the course and has a minimum of 90% of attendance rate for the whole duration of the course.

Students who successfully completed the Diploma in Business and Sales Management (E-Learning) can progress onto the Advanced Diploma qualifications in business management related studies.

Age Requirement:

Minimum 18 years of age

Language Requirements:

Minimum C6 in English Language for GCE ‘O’ Level or regional equivalent

Academic Requirements:

Minimum 3 GCE O Level credits (minimum C6 in any 3 subjects) or NITEC (in any field) or Certificate in Business Management or regional equivalent

Mature Candidates:

- Are 30 years and above at the time of registration; and

- Have at least 8 years of verifiable working experience; and

- Provide a detailed resume with contact details of past and present employers

All applicants are subjected to the School’s assessment of eligibility for entry into the programme.

• Application Form

• Passport Photocopy of Applicant

• Certified Copy of Highest Qualification Certificates and Transcripts

• 2 Passport Size Photograph

• CV (For Mature Candidates)

Note: Actual dates of the assessments may vary to better fit students’ learning progress. Students will be informed by the class lecturer if there are changes.
 

All students must ensure they are available to attend the scheduled assessments. The school will not reschedule assessments for circumstances that are considered reasonably in the student's control, such as personal commitments, travel, and social engagements.