U21Global - Postgraduate Diploma of Business Management

WORLDWIDE OFFICES For more information on the U21Global Postgraduate Diploma programme wherever you are, visit our school at CONTACT India (North & East) 905, Ansal Bhawan 16, K. G. Marg New Delhi - 110001 India Tel : +91 11 4151 9971/2 Fax : +91 11 4151 9973 India (South) Suite No. 207 Regency Enclave (Near Garuda Mall) No. 4, Magrath Road Bangalore - 560025 Tel : +91 80 4151 8341 Fax : +91 80 4151 8340 India (West) 504 Powai Plaza Hiranandani Business Park Powai, Mumbai - 400076 India Tel : +91 22 6710 5273 Fax : +91 22 6710 5271 Middle East Knowledge Village, Block 2A First floor, F41 Dubai, U. A. E Tel : +97 14 369 3869 Fax : +97 14 366 4043 Singapore (Headquarters) 5 Shenton Way #01-01 UIC Building Singapore - 068808 Tel : +65 6410 1399 Fax : +65 6410 1368 China BFSU-U21Global Office Room 113, 1st Floor, International School of Business Beijing Foreign Studies University No. 19, Xisanhuan Beilu Beijing -100089 China Tel : +86 10 8881 7902 Fax : +86 10 8881 7988 Hong Kong c/- Global Lounge The University of Hong Kong Pok Fu Lam Road Hong Kong Tel : +852 2916 8815 Fax : +852 2916 8817 Malaysia Level 36, Menara Citibank 165 Jalan Ampang 50450 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tel : +60 3 2169 6359 Fax : +60 3 2169 6168 or contact us at Email : campus@u21global. edu. sg Tel : +65 6410 1399 Fax : +65 6410 1368 www. u21global. edu. sg Postgraduate Diploma of business administration Qualifications and Credit Transfer Can I transfer my credits from another University? U21Global will consider the transfer of up to two subjects from accredited graduate institutions to the Postgraduate Diploma of Business Administration programme. Transferred credits will be counted toward a U21Global degree, but will not be included in the student s grade point average. Can I progress from the Postgraduate Diploma programme to the full MBA? Yes. The Postgraduate Diploma programme is stand-alone graduate qualification which may also be credited towards the full MBA degree programme. This means that upon successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma programme, students will have the option of enrolling for the MBA with advanced standing, transferring the credit already earned. Who awards the qualification? The qualification is awarded by U21Global. Stringent quality assurance procedures are completed by U21pedagogica, the quality assurance body established by the Universitas 21 universities. The diploma awarded by U21Global bears the crests of the participating Universitas 21 universities. Will employers recognise my qualification? Employers already recognise the quality of the U21Global online programmes. A number of corporations and government agencies, such as CNBC in Singapore, Keppel Corporation, STARHUB, Singapore Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Jollibee in Philippines, Satyam Computer Services and the Aditya Birla sponsor their employees to study at U21Global. With the reputations of the Universitas 21 universities behind your Diploma, you can be sure your qualification will be recognised by discerning employers. Technical Requirements What is the recommended PC setup for the course? Below is the recommended system configuration: • A personal computer with a Pentium 233 MHz or faster • 128MB RAM or higher • 1. 5GB available hard disk space • 56K V. 90 kbps modem or higher and connection to the Internet (e. g. , ISDN, ADSL or cable modem) • Sound card and speakers or headphones • CD-ROM drive at 8x or better or DVD drive • A minimum of 1024 X 768 resolution, 16-bit colour display • Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system • Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 6. 0 (SP2) • Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint 98 or higher • Adobe® Flash® 8. 0 • Adobe® Shockwave® 8. 0 • Adobe Acrobat Reader 7. 0 eLearning What is eLearning? eLearning at U21Global refers to the use of the Internet for the delivery of subject materials, as well as the facilitation of interaction between and among students and professors. Students access online classrooms, which provide course content and a variety of communication features, including message boards, threaded discussions and chat rooms. In short, eLearning refers to a virtual campus with the full benefits of traditional on-campus learning that is accessible to students any time, anywhere they have access to the Internet. What are the advantages of eLearning? eLearning is student-centred, flexible and convenient. With the ease of online delivery, the emphasis in the educational process shifts from teaching to learning. Students do not have to follow a prescribed pattern and there is more scope for learning according to their own preferred style. In the online environment, everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in class discussions. How do online subjects work? Each U21Global subject takes 12 weeks to complete, plus an additional week for the final exam. A lead professor and subject professor will guide students through the subject content and exercises, which are completely online. The subjects cover all aspects of traditional, classroom-based learning through the creative use of a variety of communication methods, such as email, message boards, threaded discussions and chat rooms. Students progress by actively engaging in reading, reflecting and interactive problem-solving, often in groups. Programme Information What is the length of the programme? The Postgraduate Diploma programme may be completed in 12 months. Students may choose to take breaks in between subjects. However, you are expected to complete the diploma programme within 21 /2 years. What resources will I have access to? Students at U21Global have full access to a dedicated online library service, which includes all materials required to complete the programme, as well as personal assistance to access reference materials and electronic documents. Other recommended or optional reading materials are available through the online library. What student support will I receive? The U21Global Student Services team offers a comprehensive range of academic and student support services from the moment of initial enquiry to beyond graduation. Our student support includes enrolment counselling, a comprehensive and interactive online student orientation, a student handbook, 24/7 technical support, career counselling and alumni services. Information is accurate at time of print. For latest updates, please visit www. u21global. edu. sg 0805P