(SCTP) Advanced Certificate in International Business
- Innovation & Business Improvement
This module is conducted on-campus.
Please refer to respective modules for the dates and times.
[All interested learners will be invited for an online interview before registration.]
Singapore Management University
Who Should Attend
- Country General Manager
- Regional Business Development Manager
- Franchise Operations Manager
- Management and Business Consultant
- Regional Purchasing Manager
Overview
Gain a comprehensive overview of the strategies, tools, and frameworks used by organisations to expand and operate in global markets. Explore key areas such the global business landscape, cross-cultural management, international distribution strategy, business digitalisation and global e-commerce and sustainable strategies.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals, legal and financial aspects of an international business and key driving factors in expanding overseas
- Learn how to manage cross-cultural influence on business practices
- Harness emerging technology and business digitalisation to achieve effective global expansion
- Integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into business strategy to improve business reputation and performance
Topic/Structure
- Module 1: Introduction to Global Business Expansion
- Module 2: Understanding Cross-Cultural Differences in Regional Businesses
- Module 3: Global Distribution and Market Entry Strategy
- Module 4: Sustainable Strategies for Global Business
- Module 5: Leveraging Technology and E-commerce for Internationalisation
- Module 6: Develop a Regional Business Plan
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of every module. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment for each of the 6 modules in order to be eligible for programme funding and to be awarded the digital (SCTP) Advanced Certificate in International Business issued by Singapore Management University.
Fee Table
PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident
|
$4,708.801 |
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old4 |
$1,828.802 |
Singapore Citizens who qualify for AFS |
$1,108.803 |
All prices include 9% GST
1 Up to 70% course fee funding
2 Up to 90% course fee funding under SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy ("MCES")
3 Up to 95% course fee funding under Additional Funding Support ("AFS") where participants must be:
- Singapore Citizens; and
- Long-term unemployed individuals (6 months or more); or
- Individuals in need of financial assistance [ComCare Short-to-Medium Term Assistance (SMTA) recipients or Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) recipients]; or
- Persons with disabilities
4 SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme for Mid-Career Individuals (NEW)
A SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000 will be provided to Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to further offset out-of-pocket course fees for this programme.
Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
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