Higher NITEC in business studies

HIGHER NITEC IN BUSINESS STUDIES (ADMINISTRATION)

HIGHER NITEC IN BUSINESS STUDIES (ADMINISTRATION) is offered by ITE Singapore, a statutory board under the Ministry of Education Singapore. It is a Nationally recongnised Qualification supported by the Skill Development Fund

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE COURSE?

Since HIGHER NITEC IN BUSINESS STUDIES (ADMINISTRATION) course is industry-driven and career-oriented, individuals who have the drive to work in challenging and well-paid jobs with bright career and advancement prospects should attend the course.

WHERE TO ATTEND THE COURSE?

Working adults and school leavers can now have the opportunity to attend the HIGHER NITEC IN BUSINESS STUDIES (ADMINISTRATION) Course at JE EDUCATIONAL COLLEGE to gain this Nationally recognised qualification. ITE Singapore has authorised JE EDUCATIONAL COLLEGE as an approved Training Provider because JE EDUCATIONAL COLLEGE satisfies the requirement of ITE in the area of training staff, equipment, facilities and quality in Education.

WHAT CAN ITE GRADUATES DO?

Employment opportunities in the following area: - Industrial, Commercial, Service and Public Sectors.

HIGHER NITEC IN BUSINESS STUDIES (ADMINISTRATION)

CORE MODULES		ELECTIVE MODULES
ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS  Ascertain & classify business entity into assets, capital & liabilities  Prepare ledger accounts  Maintain petty cash book  Prepare sales / purchases journal  Prepare journal entries  Prepare trial balance  Prepare debtors & creditors control accounts  Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statement  Maintain GST Records BUSINESS COMMUNICATION  Write Business Letters  Write fax messages  Write e-mails  Write simple notices  Write simple memorandums  Proof read documents  Write short formal/informal reports  Prepare notices and agenda for meetings  Write minutes of meeting  Communication with others PUBLIC RELATIONS  Role of Public Relations  Public and Public Opinion  Use of Media  PR Campaigns  Special Events  Arranging Press  Conferences  Crisis Management  Ethnical and Legal  Considerations in Public Relations  Practical Component OFFICE ADMINISTRATION  Role & Qualities of a Personal Assistant  Stationery issue & Stock Control  Handle incoming mail  Handle outgoing mail  Handling of visitors  Telephone techniques  Scheduling appointments  Making travel arrangements  Recruitment & selection  Prepare salary slip salary summary & CPF returns  Arrange meetings  Records management / filling system  Maintain HR records  Training & development for staff  Time Management Managing Conflict & Stress at Work	BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS  Participate in departmental and organisation decisions relating to business  Construct statistical tables  Interpret statistical presentation  Compute mean, medium and mode for ungrouped data  Customer Service  Perform customer service audits EVENT MANAGEMENT  Preparation for the Execution of an Event  Publicize Event  Preparation of Event Budget  Event Catering  Preparation of Event Contract and Permits OFFICE APPLICATIONS  Produce business documents  Prepare worksheet, tables, charts & diagrams  Create & manage databases  Create presentation slides  Source for information from the internet ADVANCED OFFICE APPLICATIONS  Produce business documents  Letters of enquires, requests & complaints  Circular letter  Memo  Report  Minutes of meeting and agenda  Produce itineraries programmes, newsletters, advertisements, notices, forms  Produce tables & statistical tables  Portrait and landscape style EXCEL  Generate tables, charts & diagrams WEB PAGE PUBLISHING  Create web pages  Internet skills  Perform internet search PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING  Conduct Environment & Organasational Analysis  Identify Market Segments & Target Customers  Apply the Marketing Concepts in the Development of a Marketing Plan Apply the Internet Marketing Concepts in the Development of a Marketing Plan	BUSINESS STATISTICS  Role of Statistics  Data Collection  Data Organisation  Data Presentation  Frequency Distribution  Mean, Median & Mode  Standard Deviation  Probability  Normal Distribution  Time Series Analysis  Simple Regression & Correlation Analysis  Index Numbers HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION  Functions of the Human  Resources Department  Recruitment and Selection  Conditions of Employment  Contract of Employment  Performance Appraisal  Human Resource Records  Compensation and Benefits  Training & Development  Health & Safety  Industrial Relations  Practical Component

Entry requirements
Minimum Age	Academic qualification	Proficiency Level	Course Outcomes	Duration	Mode of delivery	Awarding Body
16 years	3 GCE’O’ Level passes including English (Grade 1- 6), Mathematics (Grade 1-8) & 1 other subject (Grade 1-7); or Full Nitec in Service Skills (Office); or Passed ITE Entrance Test; or Any other equivalent qualifications approved by ITE	English at Secondary Level	Certificate	Full-time : 15 Months Part-time : 18 Months	Classroom-based with use of IT Room for Equipment-based component	ITE

Fee Structure	Local Students
Full Payment (No GST)	S$ Part-time / Full-time
Application Fee**	145.00
Training Materials Fee	300.00 / 480.00
Course Fee	3140.00 / 3800.00
GST	Nil
Total Course Fees	3440.00 / 4280.00
Insurance for Fee Protection**	120.00 / 150.00
Medical Insurance Fee, if applicable	180.00
SDF Funding* (Applicable to Singapore Citizen & PR only) *Please refer to SkillsConnect for more information	Nett Amount Payable 1003.00 (Normal Funding) 724.00 (Enhanced Funding)

Fee Structure	International Students (Full-time)
Full Payment (No GST)	S$
Application Fee**	330.00
Training Materials Fee	350.00
Course Fee	8600.00
GST	Nil
Total Course Fees	8950.00
Insurance for Fee Protection** Medical Insurance Fee	465.00
Non-refundable Note**: Fees are subject to change with or without prior notice.

Course Schedules
Part-time
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
-	-	-	26/4/10	-	24/6/10	-	2/8/10	8/9/10	-	1/11/10	15/12/10
Full-time
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
-	-	-	-	-	14/6/10	-	-	6/9/10	-	-	6/12/10