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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business
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Overview
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About the Programme
An education grant of S$2,180 is available to local applicants for the 2024 intakes of this programme. Please contact our Programme Consultant for more information.
This Degree programme develops your knowledge and skills so you can apply what you learn internationally. It focuses on giving you real business scenarios to put your learning to the test and get as much experience of the business world as possible. It covers international business strategy, operations and systems, e-business, global management issues, globalisation and much more. Through group presentations, live projects and business case studies, you can apply your learning to real experience and business scenarios.
Graduation & Degree Awarded
Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business from Birmingham City University, United Kingdom.
The Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in the United Kingdom.
Key factsDuration12 monthsIntakesJanuary, May & SeptemberCareer OpportunitiesBusiness AdviserBusiness Development Executive (International)Group Retail ManagerManagement and Business ConsultantManagement Executive (International)Regional General ManagerRegional Purchasing ManagerSales Manager/Executive (International)AssessmentA combination of assignments and examinations
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Intakes
There are 3 intakes per year.
Commencement- January
- May
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September
Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedules.
Minimum Class Size-
20 students
Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, subject to resource availability. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified at least 1 week before the programme commencement date, stated in your student contract with Kaplan, and our consultants will contact you to advise on a backup plan.
Modules
- Business Process and Systems
- Contemporary Global Management Issues
- E-Business
- Innovative Thinking for Organisation Development
- International Business
- One Planet Business
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Admission CriteriaAcademic Requirements
This Degree programme accepts the following qualifications, which includes:
- Kaplan Diploma in a Business-related discipline and a minimum of 2 years of junior managerial work experience*
- Kaplan Advanced Diploma in a Business-related discipline
- Local Polytechnic Diploma or other Diploma** in a Business-related discipline and a minimum of 2 years of junior managerial work experience*
- Other equivalent Advanced Diploma or Diploma^ in a Business-related discipline
- Other private or foreign qualifications in a Business-related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of junior managerial work experience* will be considered on a case-by-case basis
*For work experience to be considered, applicants must have been in roles where they are able to demonstrate management experience through either the management of people, projects, business improvement, budgets, or other areas where they can demonstrate managerial responsibility
**Equivalent to RQF Level 4
^Equivalent to RQF Level 5English Language Requirements- GCE O-Level English language subject (Grade C6 and above); OR
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
- For more information, please click here.
In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.
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Fees
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Part-time (Local Applicants) – Click here to apply online.
Tuition FeeThe total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops and main assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned) and transcript.
S$13,270.75 payable in 3 instalments
(Nett programme fee listed above = Tuition fee of S$15,450.75 minus Education Grant of S$2,180^)Fee inclusive of 9% GST (applicable on or after 1 January 2024)
Receive a S$400 referral fee when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme*
^The Education Grant and amount specified is exclusive to selected programmes and not transferable to other programmes or another intake of the same programme. Terms and conditions apply.
*Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and Offers.
Non-Refundable Application FeeS$239.80
Fee inclusive of 9% GST (applicable on or after 1 January 2024)Student Development FeeS$283.40*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST (applicable on or after 1 January 2024)*Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. More details can be found here.
Mode of PaymentClick here to learn about available payment modes.
GSTAll fees indicated are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST) at the prevailing rate of 9%. For more information on the GST revision, please refer to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) website. Please refer to the official price list for a detailed breakdown.
Fees remain subject to change. Applicant will be charged the prevailing fees and GST at the time of application. For more information about the programme, please contact our programme consultant.
Please refer to the following scenarios for how GST will be applied:
Scenario 1
- Invoice generated in 2023
- Services rendered in 2023
8% GST will apply.
Scenario 2
- Invoice generated in 2023
- Services rendered on or after 1 Jan 2024
- Payment collected on or after 1 Jan 2024
9% GST will apply.
Scenario 3
- Invoice generated on or after 1 Jan 2024
9% GST will apply.
Education LoanChoice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs.
- Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
- Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
- Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
- Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years.
Please click here for more information on Maybank Education loan and here for OCBC Frank Education loan. Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
Education GrantThis Education Grant aims to provide financial assistance to Birmingham City University students pursuing selected Degree programmes. For more information, please click here or contact our programme consultant.
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DurationDuration
- 12 months
Maximum allowed candidature period-
60 months
If a student fails to complete the programme within the candidature period, they will not be entitled to any recourse or refund.
Life Beyond Classrooms
Experience Kaplan’s supportive learning environment inside and out.
A Supportive Environment
We believe effective education is a collaborative effort and is not confined to the classroom. Our conducive environment is specifically aimed at stimulating curious minds, and encouraging exploration.
This supportive environment for students to excel was exactly what one of our students Jordan Sukaimi experienced. Check out the video here!
Learn more about the Kaplan way:
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Please do not hesitate to get in touch with our dedicated consultant for this programme for more information.
Michelle Siew