Higher Diploma in Business Studies

It is fundamental that business owners require their managers to comprehend the financial decision-making. To do that, the latter should become familiar with the basic configurations a firm might choose and the objective of the finance, which is to achieve financial sustainable and the business’ financial health.   

 This module lays down the knowledge on financial statements and how to use financial analysis methods to assess a company’s financial stability. One will be given the opportunity to investigate ways to invest money over time to generate values using various emerging FinTech applications. 

The challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic require that professionals and executives adapt to the current business environment. The radically changing business conditions require company managers to develop and employ the intangible qualities and attitudes in handling problems and conflicts, now more than ever.  

 The learners (students) will have the chance to develop basic professional “soft” skills like critical thinking, negotiation, communication, and team building to meet present and future organisational requirements. 

Businesses integrate cross-disciplinary knowledge with practical skills to differentiate themselves from the competition. Executives and managers need to understand contemporary issues confronting business from a range of disciplines and stakeholder perspectives and its environments.    

 In this module, the learners (students) will gain a better exposure to the many issues that executives, business managers, and organisations are confronted with.    

 In additional, there are opportunities for learners (students) to learn about the critical skills and technology required to succeed as a manager and leader in the modern business world. 

It has been said that employees are the best assets that a company should nurture. It is therefore mandatory for business executives and managers to master a practical knowledge of business and human resource best practices and policies.   

The current state of the HRM profession, and the international framework for HRM, are analysed critically.    

In this module, learners (students) are expected to gain the ability to analyse organizational-wide challenges and concerns related to human resource management. 

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Innovation has altered how businesses operate internally and the structure of their markets. As a result, all business personnel must be familiar with the foundations of information systems, digital technology, and their impact on the organisation’s functional domains.  

 This module examines the modern corporate environment and the ways in which technology is interwoven into business, government, and community processes.  

In any event, everyone in a firm needs to be aware of its marketplace operations because they are all directly responsible for finding, connecting with, and satisfying customers.  

This module provides a thorough introduction to the role marketing plays within organizations, including fundamental marketing principles, practices, and strategies.  

Learners (students) are given the opportunity to become familiar with the marketing funnel, its stages, and delivery. They will be able to put essential marketing principles into practice in a real-world situation. 

In an extremely fast evolving business environment of today, executives need to understand the concepts and processes of championing and creating workable ideas to venture into new business either to generate revenue streams or embark into unexplored markets.   

The module explores the process of business plan formulation to execution, review and monitoring of the plan to ascertain success.   

Specific case studies using a variety of business models, from start-ups to high-growth organisations, will be explored in this module. 

Data analytics is a rapidly expanding area that investigates how to use data to help businesses to develop systems and processes to increase productivity, efficiency and achieve effectiveness.  

 This module looks at business analytics from descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive standpoints. It focuses on how businesses use business analytics to conceive and solve real-world business challenges as well as to assist managerial decision-making. 

The way that all businesses conduct their operations and sell their products and services has been revolutionized by digital marketing. With the development of digital technologies, the marketing paradigm has changed.   

Today’s businesses must contend with a steady influx of social media channels, the growing influence of online clients, and a flood of new digital technologies. 

This module imparts learners (students) with the skills to develop digital strategies that fit the needs of today’s consumers. 

Businesses have the chance to make improvements to their operational, product, and service offerings, thanks to new financial technologies like cryptocurrencies and blockchain protocols. The financial services sector, which was previously thought to be the most resilient to global crises, is quickly changing due to technological advancements.   

The module walks learners (students) with the forward shifting business trends, incumbents, start-ups, markets, and regulators to leverage machine learning, big data, cloud computing, and cryptographic techniques. 

The efficiency of the management of business activities determines its success.  Effective and efficient business activities lower operational costs, resulting in higher customer satisfaction and profitability.   

The management of activities associated with the creation of commodities and the delivery of services to customers is the focus of this subject.   

The basics of operations and supply chain are introduced in this module.  Traditional theories of operations management are discussed and debated in considering the current, digitalized global supply chain. 

Successful salespeople are not only concerned with making sales; they also care deeply about assisting clients in achieving their goals and fulfilling their needs.   

Effective selling abilities are what set apart typical salespeople from those who can outperform the competition. For great salespeople, demands of potential consumers are being addressed a sale is made. They develop not only effective sales techniques but strategies as well. They successfully complete a sales process that fits customers’ needs and result in greater sales.  They know how to establish rapport and modify their communication styles to pique clients’ interests and win their support to boost sales.   

In this module, learners (students) will go through what salespeople are trained for, appreciate, and apply the sales process, as well as practice sales techniques to boost their professionalism and confidence.