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CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS

Why offer Cambridge INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMAS

 

Internationally accepted:

Cambridge University International Diplomas are taught throughout the world. They provide an internationally recognized standard, vital to those thinking of moving overseas to find employment or develop their careers.

 

Increase employability:

Individuals with accredited career skills have a far greater chance of getting better jobs, whether here in Guyana or overseas.

 

Build on skills that student may already have:

Many Cambridge International Diplomas exploit knowledge that students already have. Students therefore gain formal recognition of their current skills, and receive accredited proof of ability as a result. (If you already have the skills it is possible to simply take the exam to gain certification).

 

A flexible approach: With a range of choices of courses and levels of study the programme can be tailor made to fit the student.

 

A fast test of a candidate’s ability: The Diplomas are an ideal way for businesses to perform international audits on the skill bases of their employees.

 

Timetable for Standard and Advanced classes

 

May 2008

Business Organisation and Environment

July 2008

Effective Business Communication

August 2008

Marketing

September 2008

Human Resource Management

Examinations October 2008

 

November 2008

Business Organisation and Environment

January 2008

Effective Business Communication

March 2008

Marketing

April 2008

Human Resource Management

Examinations May 2008

 

May 2008

Business Organisation and Environment

July 2008

Effective Business Communication

August 2008

Marketing

September 2008

Human Resource Management

Examinations October 2008

 

Students can join classes at the commencement of any module. Closing dates for examination registration are

July 1st and January 21st of each year.

A clear progression route

 The International Diplomas are offered at a variety of different levels to suit every candidate.

 

Standard Level Award

Standard Level Award is for students who leave school with 4 or 5 CXCs. They are designed for persons who will be working in more responsible positions and for persons with the potential to progress to further study. These awards are comparable to CXC Level.

 

Advanced Level Award

Advanced Level qualifications recognize achievement at a level suitable for employment in supervisory or junior management roles, and also indicate the ability to progress to higher study. The awards are comparable to the standard of A Levels.

 

International Recognition

This website highlights the need for students to have proven skills in order to compete in today’s global employment market. Cambridge International Diplomas provide candidates with the knowledge and skills that they require to progress in the workplace. The Diplomas are internationally recognized by global professional organization as proof of a candidate’s ability to excel in their field. In addition the Advanced Diploma is the entry requirement for the Leeds Met. Degree Programme through the Association of Business Executives (ABE). Ask at Student Services for more details.

 

Cambridge International Examinations

 School of the Nations / Nations University is the centre in Guyana for the Cambridge University International Examinations. Cambridge University (UK) is at the forefront of educational assessment, offering internationally recognized qualifications in over 150 countries throughout the world.

 

Two million candidates take a Cambridge qualification every year. A Cambridge certification is an educational passport. It provides an invaluable competitive edge for the individual to further either job prospects or an academic career.

 

Cambridge International Diplomas

 Today’s employment market is a highly demanding, competitive environment. To succeed, individuals need academic qualifications and skills. Cambridge University developed the International Diplomas in response to this challenge.

 

The Cambridge University International Diplomas provide the successful candidate with internationally accepted, highly valued, relevant qualifications, which will significantly enhance career prospects.

 

Cambridge International Diploma in Business

 The International Diplomas in Business enable individuals to develop theoretical understanding alongside practical ability, of a variety of business disciplines at all levels of the management structure.

 

The Diplomas are available at Standard and Advanced Levels, and are ideal for anyone wanting to broaden their understanding of business as a whole, or those seeking to develop specific workplace skills.

 

The Diplomas are made up of a set of modules, each designed to ensure an individual’s ability to understand and apply principles and practices of a wide range of key business areas.

 

Each module is assessed on a fixed date under examination conditions. Each module lasts for about 15 hours.

 

The following modules are offered at the Standard and Advanced Levels. The student takes two core modules and the two optional modules.

 

 

Cost for Diploma in Business –

Standard or Advanced Level

Course Fee: $10,000 per module x 4 modules          $40,000

 

Exam Fee:   $40,000 for all 4 modules

Total Cost: $80,000

 

 

 

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