The Advanced Diploma builds on the Diploma, offering intermediate-level knowledge and skills in specialized management areas. It prepares students for supervisory roles or direct entry into the second or third year of a Bachelor’s degree.
Objective
- Deepen understanding of management functions and introduce specialized areas.
- Enhance critical thinking, decision-making, and leadership skills.
- Ensure alignment with Bachelor’s degree requirements for seamless credit transfer.
Suggested Subject Breakdown
The Advanced Diploma includes 5 subjects (5 credits each, 250 notional hours) and a capstone project (5 credits) to integrate learning. The subjects focus on functional areas of management and practical applications.
| Subject | Description | Credits | Notional Hours | Learning Outcomes |
| Human Resource Management | Covers recruitment, training, performance management, and employee relations. | 5 | 250 | Design basic HR policies and manage workplace dynamics. |
| Financial Management | Introduces budgeting, financial analysis, investment decisions, and working capital management. | 5 | 250 | Analyze financial performance and make informed financial decisions. |
| Operations Management | Explores production processes, supply chain management, quality control, and process optimization. | 5 | 250 | Optimize operational processes and manage supply chains. |
| Business Law and Ethics | Covers contract law, employment law, corporate governance, and ethical decision-making. | 5 | 250 | Apply legal and ethical principles to business scenarios. |
| Management Information Systems | Introduces IT applications in business, data management, and digital transformation. | 5 | 250 | Use information systems to support business operations. |
| Capstone Project | A practical project integrating concepts from Diploma and Advanced Diploma (e.g., business plan or case study analysis). | 5 | 250 | Demonstrate integrated management knowledge and problem-solving skills. |
Delivery and Assessment
- Delivery: Each subject includes 60–70 hours of lectures/tutorials, 100–120 hours of self-study, and 60–70 hours for assignments/projects/exams. The Capstone Project involves guided research and presentation.
- Assessment: Continuous assessments (40–50%, e.g., case studies, group projects) and final exams or project evaluations (50–60%).
- Practical Component: Subjects like Operations Management and the Capstone Project emphasize real-world applications (e.g., process analysis, business plan development).
Total
- Credits: 30
- Notional Hours: 1500 (6 subjects/projects × 250 hours)
- Duration: 1 year
Pathway
- The Advanced Diploma prepares students for mid-level roles (e.g., team leader, assistant manager) or entry into year 2 or 3 of a Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Administration, or related fields.
- The 60 credits (Diploma + Advanced Diploma) typically cover the first two years of a 120-credit Bachelor’s degree.
