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Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management

This is a 4 years degree programme with 8 semesters and a total of 480 credits. Each semester consists of 60 credits to complete. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided, in-class and independent combined), therefore a 10-credit module requires on average 100 hours of learning from the student. The programme consists of common 1st year modules, core (required) and elective modules. Some modules may \ have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the student to pass another module or set of modules first). Some modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such modules are required to be taken together).

Admissions Criteria

  • SGCSE/equivalent with minimum Credit (C) in 5 subjects including English and Mathematics.
  • Applicants in possession of a Diploma or Higher Diploma in related field may be given exemptions based on the credit point equivalency.

Graduates of this programme can

  • Address practical business problems
  • Make key business decisions
  • Influence business strategy
  • Analyse business data
  • Manage and organize product portfolio
  • Appraise corporate projects
  • Manage small business
  • Plan and implement strategic plan
  • Establish new ventures
  • Research and development

Career Prospects

  • Country Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Branch Manager
  • Branch Supervisor
  • Business Lecturer
  • Business Consultant
  • Change Management Consultant

Skills Developed

  • Understanding of facts and figures
  • Computer skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Market intelligence
  • Ability to deal with people
  • Interest in starting and growing a business

Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management

This is a 4 years degree programme with 8 semesters and a total of 480 credits. Each semester consists of 60 credits to complete. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided, in-class and independent combined), therefore a 10-credit module requires on average 100 hours of learning from the student. The programme consists of common 1st year modules, core (required) and elective modules. Some modules may have prerequisites (i.e. may require the student to pass another module or set of modules first). Some modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such modules are required to be taken together).

Admissions Criteria

  • Applicants are expected to have successfully completed secondary schooling.
  • The typical entry requirement is SGCSE or other equivalent secondary school qualification.
  • SGCSE/equivalent with minimum Credit (C) in 5 subjects including English and Biology.
  • Applicants in possession of a Diploma or Higher Diploma in related field may be given exemptions based on the credit point equivalency.

 

Graduates of this programme can

  • Carry out medical transcription
  • Develop and administer medical databases
  • Design data collection tools/instruments
  • Conduct special studies/evaluations on health information areas
  • Develop protocols/guidelines for health information management
  • Develop and manage a health informatics infrastructure
  • Ensure privacy and ethical practices when managing patient data
  • Carry out coding of diseases and drugs using ICD 10 or later standards
  • Build effective systems to collect, generate, organise, collate, analyse, interpret and disseminate health related data
    Organise and present health related information for policy, planning and for operations management of the health sector

Career Prospects

  • Officer/Managers
  • HIM Analyst/Coder
  • HIM Programme Director
  • Medical Coding Manager
  • HIM Consultant
  • Medical Informatician
  • Insurance Manager
  • Hospital Administrator
  • Data Quality Manager & Researcher
  • Director 3 Coding Operations Hospital
  • HIM Practice Leader Operations
  • Health Information Services Manager
  • Health Data & Information Management
  • Public Health Information Managers / Officers
  • Inpatient and Outpatient HIM Coder & Coding Educator

Skills Developed

  • Computer skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Professional writing
  • Presentation skills
  • Data collection and analysis skills
  • Creative, critical, logical and analytical thinking skills
  • Team building and management skills

Bachelor of Science in Network Security and Computer Forensics

The curriculum consists of essential core modules and elective modules that are optional. Specific modules may require prerequisites, requiring students to successfully complete another module or set of modules before registering. Additionally,
certain modules may be designated as co-requisite, meaning they must be taken concurrently. The credit load of each module is indicated by the number in parentheses at the end. Each credit is equivalent to approximately 10 hours of combined guided, in-class, and independent learning. Hence, a module with 10 credits generally involves around 100 hours of study.

Admissions Criteria

  • SGCSE/equivalent with minimum Credit (C) in 5 subjects including English and Mathematics.
  • Applicants in possession of a Diploma or Higher Diploma in related field may be given exemptions based on the credit point equivalency.

Graduates of this programme can

  • Design and develop network architecture and ensure security of the network
  • Acquire knowledge of computer crime through forensic methods
  • Process Legal requirement for collecting evidence

    • Career Prospects

    • Information Technology
    • Computer Forensics Analysts
    • Vulnerability Security research engineer
    • Digital Forensics Examiner
    • Malware Media Forensics Analysts
    • Forensics Auditors
    • Network Security Specialists
    • Computer Crime Investigators/Security Analysts

    Skills Developed

    • Networking Protocols
    • Network Architecture and Design
    • Routing and Switching
    • Network Security
    • Wireless Networking
    • Network Management and Monitoring
    • Network Virtualisation
    • Cloud Computing and Networking
    • Network Troubleshooting
    • Cryptography
    • Operating Systems
    • Programming and Scripting
    • Project Management

    Bachelor of Science in Computing

    This is a 4 years degree programme with 8 semesters and a total of 480 credits. Each semester consists of 60 credits to complete. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided, in-class and independent combined), therefore a 10-credit module requires on average 100 hours of learning from the student. The programme consists of common 1st year modules, core (required) and elective modules. Some modules may have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the student to pass another module or set of modules first). Some modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such modules are required to be taken together).

    Admissions Criteria

    • SGCSE/equivalent with minimum Credit (C) in 5 subjects including English and Mathematics.
    • Applicants in possession of a Diploma or Higher Diploma in related field may be given exemptions based on the credit point equivalency.

     

    Graduates of this programme can

    • Plan IT systems for businesses
    • Install computer networks
    • Provide technical support
    • Design new technologies
    • Administer databases
    • Undertake programming
    • Develop and maintain computer systems
    • Write manuals about the equipment they make
    • Find ways of making businesses more efficient using technology

    Career Prospects

    • Software Engineer
    • Network Engineer
    • Network Administrator
    • Database Designer
    • Database Administrator
    • Web Designer
    • Teachers/Lecturer
    • System Administrator
    • IT Manager

    Skills Developed

    • Programming Languages
    • Software Development
    • Database Management
    • Web Development
    • Networking
    • Operating Systems
    • Cybersecurity
    • Data Analysis
    • Cloud Computing
    • Mobile Development
    • Project Management

    Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

    This is a 4 years degree programme with 8 semesters and a total of 480 credits. Each semester consists of 60 credits to complete. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided, in class and independent combined), therefore a 10-credit module requires on average 100 hours of learning from the student. The programme consists of common 1st year modules, core (required) and elective modules. Some modules may have prerequisites (i.e. may require the student to pass another module or set of modules first). Some modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such modules are required to be taken together).

    Admissions Criteria

    • SGCSE/equivalent with minimum Credit (C) in 5 subjects including English and Mathematics.
    • Applicants in possession of a Diploma or Higher Diploma in related field may be given exemptions based on the credit point equivalency.

    Graduates of this programme can

    • Manage assets
    • Manage businesses
    • Compile budget
    • Control expenses
    • Handle Tax matters
    • Manage purchases and sales
    • Auditing or assist in auditing
    • Prepare financial statements
    • Prepare management accounts
    • Management investment portfolios
    • Ensure all legal requirements are met
    • Handle money, cheques and other payments
    • Keep record of company income, expenditure, assets and liabilities

    Career Prospects

    • Accountant
    • Accounts clerk
    • Administrator
    • Financial consultant
    • Financial planner
    • Financial secretary
    • Company secretary
    • Compliance officer
    • Economist
    • Asset manager
    • Auditor
    • Banker
    • Bookkeeper
    • Business manager
    • Foreign exchange officer
    • Insurance consultant
    • Internal auditor
    • Tax consultant
    • Teacher/Lecturer
    • Teller
    • Property valuer
    • Financial manager
    • Supply chain manager
    • Office administrator
    • Property manager
    • Investment manager
    • Management accountant

    Skills Developed

    • Computer skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Interest in banking systems
    • Research
    • Analytical
    • Critical thinking
    • Entrepreneurial
    • Problem-solving