Academic Requirements

• ERCI Advanced Diploma in Business Administration or;
• Advanced Diploma in business from a recognised institute of higher learning; or
• Business Diploma from a local polytechnic
• English Language Proficiency
  • Minimum C6 in English Language at GCE ‘O’ Levels or;
  • IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, or;
  • TOEFL 547 (Paper based) or equivalent, or;
  • TOEFL 78 (Internet based) or equivalent, or;
  • TOEIC 605-780

Non-Academic Requirements

• Applicants should be at least 18 years of age at the time of registration.
• Mature Candidates may also apply for the programme provided they:
  • Are 18 years and above at the time of registration;
  • Mature Candidates may also apply for the programme provided they:
  • Are 21 years and above at the time of registration;
  • Have at least 2 years of verifiable working experience;
  • Provide a detailed resume with contact details of past and present employers;
  • Pass an interview conducted by ERCI’s AAPEL Committee

Modules Covered

Students undertaking this programme will be expected to complete 5 modules of academic study, as well as fulfill a 30-credit Dissertation module as part of the academic and professional requirements of this course. Students will attend 3 semesters of academic study, and are expected to complete between 30 credits to 45 credits each semester.

• Strategic Management
• Leadership
• Career Management
• Contemporary Issues in Management
• Small Business Development
• Dissertation

Delivery Mode

• Full-time/Part-time

Delivery Methods

• ERCI runs its classes on a lecture-tutorial system.

Duration

• Full-time: 12 months  
• Part-time: 12 months

Timetables

• Full-time: 5 days a week on weekdays.
• Part-time: 2-3 times a week on weekdays and/or on weekends.

Commencement Dates

• January
• May 
• October

Teacher Student Ratio

• Lectures – 150 Students to 1 Lecturer
• Tutorials – 35 Students to 1 Tutor

Teacher Qualifications

All our teachers are registered with the Council for Private Education, Singapore. 

Assessment Methods

Courses are assessed by a combination of coursework, practical assignments and examinations. Formative assessments will also be included, as well as self- and peer-assessment and a research project.

Graduation Criteria

Students must successfully complete, or be credited with, at least 360 credits within the stipulated period of study as set by the University, either via module exemptions or completion of requisite modules.

Awards

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management (Entrepreneurship)

Academic Progression

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Entrepreneurship) (Top Up), students will be eligible for entry into the Master of Business Administration International Business / Master of Arts International Business programme offered by the University of Greenwich (UK). Students may apply to specialize in International Business, Operations & Logistics or Tourism & Hospitality Management.

Local Students

International Students