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Ngee Ann-Adelaide
Education Centre

97 Tank Road
Teochew Building Level 3
Singapore 238066
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Phone: +65 6738 2910

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Bachelor of Commerce
[Full-Time]

                    


Advanced Standing of 12 courses for Polytechnic Business Diploma Holders


Program Outline

The study of commerce provides an understanding of the areas of knowledge that are fundamental to the administration and management of businesses. Commerce deals with activities within and between businesses and includes disciplines such as marketing, management, and international business.

The University of Adelaide Business School offers the following business degrees:

  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Bachelor of Commerce (International Business)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Management)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)

Bachelor of Commerce

The Bachelor of Commerce is a high demand degree that is valued by employers. The academic program provides students with more than a vocational degree with technical business skills. It develops analytical and decision-making skills to prepare students for future leadership roles. It is a flexible business degree providing specialisations in the specific career areas of international business, management and marketing. Critical thinking and communication skills are developed throughout the academic program to enable graduates to deal effectively with a continually changing business environment.

Courses (choose 12):
  • Consumer Behaviour II
  • Corporate Responsibility for Global Business III
  • Human Resource Management III#
  • International Business II
  • International Financial Institutions & Markets I
  • International Management III
  • International Marketing III
  • International Trade & Investment Policy II
  • Legal Aspects of International Business III
  • Market Research III
  • Market Strategy and Project III
  • Marketing Communications III
  • Organisational Behaviour II
  • Organisational Dynamics III
  • Strategic Management III 
Please click here for course description

Bachelor of Commerce (International Business)

The Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in international business management. The academic program provides a broad foundation in business as well as specialised studies in international management and international marketing. This academic program offers opportunities for studies that can lead to careers in the increasingly important field of international business.

Careers

The degree is designed for those who wish to work in a general management position within a company involved in international business, or for those who can bring such expertise to public bodies such as government. Career opportunities include business consultant, export / import trade, international trade or business analyst.

7 Core Courses Electives (choose 5)
  • Corporate Responsibility for Global Business III
  • International Business II
  • International Financial Institutions & Markets I
  • International Management III
  • International Marketing III
  • International Trade & Investment Policy II
  • Legal Aspects of International Business III 
  • Consumer Behaviour II
  • Human Resource Management III
  • Market Research III
  • Market Strategy and Project III
  • Marketing Communications III
  • Organisational Behaviour II
  • Organisational Dynamics III
  • Strategic Evaluation & Control III
  • Strategic Management III
Please click here for course description

Bachelor of Commerce (Management)

Management is the process of administering and coordinating an organisation's resources efficiently and effectively in an effort to achieve goals. The Bachelor of Commerce (Management) will help students develop the skills required to successfully manage changes in work structures, process and product technologies, employment relations and organisational culture. The program lays the foundations for the acquisition of the technical, human and social skills that managers require, human resource management and international management studies which are rounded off by looking at the core management function of crafting and implementing strategy. 

Professional Accreditation

The Bachelor of Commerce (Management) is designed for students who wish to gain a recognised qualification that leads to membership of professional associations such as the Australian Institute of Management and the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). The degree meets the educational requirement for the AIM (SA) qualification of Certified Professional Manager (CPMgr). In addition, this qualification requires a minimum of five years work experience with three years in a supervisory position.

Careers

Managers are required in organisations of various sizes, including public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Career opportunities also exist for administrators and social researchers.

 

6 Core Courses Electives (choose 6)
  • Human Resource Management III
  • International Business II
  • International Management III
  • Organisational Behaviour II
  • Organisational Dynamics III
  • Strategic Management III
  • Consumer Behaviour II
  • Corporate Responsibility for Global Business III
  • International Financial Institutions & Markets I
  • International Marketing III
  • International Trade & Investment Policy II
  • Legal Aspects of International Business III 
  • Market Research III
  • Market Strategy and Project III
  • Marketing Communications III
  • Organisational Behaviour II
  • Strategic Evaluation & Control III
Please click here for course description

Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)

The Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) is designed to provide students with a sound background in business, together with an understanding of marketing’s role within and between organisations. People seeking careers in marketing are expected to have well-developed decision-making skills and to be innovative in their approach to business problems and situations. As a result the marketing courses are combined with general business studies, and the development of practical skills and knowledge is integrated with an understanding of current theories and the latest research. This degree not only provides grounding in marketing theory, but also provides opportunities to prepare marketing reports and plans, undertake a diagnostic case study of an exporting firm, analyse advertisements in a variety of media, and apply market research as part of a group project that focuses on a real business problem.

Professional Accreditation

This program enables students to gain credit towards Certified Professional Marketer (CPM) status awarded by the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI). This professional accreditation, recognised throughout Australia and the Pacific Basin, signals a full professional in the marketing area.

Careers

The degree is designed to equip you for future business roles such as: market planner, sales manager, brand marketer, product and advertising manager, retail manager, public relations officer, advertising executive, service manager and market researcher.

5 Core Courses Electives (choose 7)
  • Consumer Behaviour II
  • International Marketing III
  • Market Research III
  • Market Strategy and Project III
  • Marketing Communications III
  • Corporate Responsibility for Global Business III
  • Human Resource Management III
  • International Business II
  • International Financial Institutions & Markets I
  • International Management III
  • International Trade & Investment Policy II
  • Legal Aspects of International Business III
  • Organisational Behaviour II
  • Organisational Dynamics III
  • Strategic Evaluation & Control III
  • Strategic Management III
Please click here for course description

Admission Criteria

Students applying for this program must hold a School of Business Diploma or equivalent from a recognised polytechnic institution.

Recognition of prior learning from other institutions will be considered upon application.


School of Business

The University of Adelaide Business School aims to excel in leadership and innovation in business education, scholarship and research. The School is committed to high quality education by providing internationally recognised undergraduate and postgraduate course work degrees and higher degrees by research. The academic staff of the Business School are committed to quality research that leads the development and dissemination of business and management knowledge and informs teaching. Our staff seek to create a learning environment that promotes student’s growth as professionals and researchers with the highest intellectual and ethical standards.

The courses are taught by the University teaching faculties.

The University of Adelaide School of Business: www.business.adelaide.edu.au/


Graduation and Degree

Undergraduates who successfully complete the Bachelor of Commerce will be awarded the Bachelor of Commerce degree by the University of Adelaide. The degree and transcript will be the same as that awarded to on-campus undergraduates.

Students may participate in the University of Adelaide's graduation ceremony on campus or at Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre.


Program Duration and Delivery

The University of Adelaide Bachelor of Commerce programs contain 24 courses. Based on the pre-requisite qualification, students receive 12 courses as recognition of prior learning and will only require to complete 12 courses. Combined with the trimester delivery model students are able to complete their Bachelor Degree in an accelerated turnaround time.

Average duration for BCom: 12 months - 24 months

Total duration for each course:

Each course is taught over a trimester of 4 months

Timetable 

Bachelor of Commerce


Fees and Payment methods

Bachelor of Commerce

Fee Per Course

S$1,900.00 

Total Program fee (12 courses)

S$22,800.00

Application fee* (upon application submission)

S$200
  • The above fees are subjected to 7% GST.
  • Course fees are charged on the basis of the number of courses taken in a given trimester.
  •  Course fees cover course notes and examination fees.
  • All fees quoted are in Singapore dollars. NAA reserves the right to change the course fee without prior notice.

* Fully refunded if unsuccessful in meeting the entry requirements.

We accept the following methods of payments

 

  • Cash
  • NETS
    Subject to your daily withdrawal limit
  • Cheque
    Payable to: Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre Pte Ltd
  • Internet Banking
    United Overseas Bank - Current Account
    A/C 920-350-093-5
    Branch code: 320
    Bank code: 7375
    Account Name : Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre Pte Ltd

    If you opt to pay through internet banking, please ensure that the office is informed of your transaction and indicate:

  • - Your name
    - Program
    - Course
    - Amount transferred
    - Name of your bank
    - ibanking nickname
    -  Date of transaction

  • You may contact your respective Program Executive or the Finance Officer for confirmation of transaction.

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How to Apply

Step 1
Obtain an application form 
Step 2

Submit your application together with all your supporting documents (Certified copies of transcripts of existing degrees or other qualifications) and two (2) recent passport-size photographs of yourself to

The Registrar
Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre Pte Ltd
97 Tank Road
Level 3, Teochew Building
Singapore 238066

A application fee of S$200* (subjected to prevailing GST) is payable at the time of application
  • Applications cannot be considered unless all the relevant information is supplied.

* Fully refunded if unsuccessful in meeting the entry requirements.


Enquiry

For further information, please contact:

Angelina Law  
Tel: 6738 2910   Email: angelinalaw@naa.edu.sg