Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Information Technology



Programme Introduction

How do you build a website to expand your market? What is involved in automating your purchase and sales ledgers? What value can an intranet be to your company? Should you outsource computing requirements? Can you increase customer satisfaction using IT? All these questions are about improving the competitive advantage of a business organisation and all depend upon the effective deployment of the right kind of information technology.

This programme provides the skills and knowledge for using IT to solve business problems. You will learn business skills, develop an understanding of management and finance, and appreciate the need for strategic thinking. Your IT knowledge will include website design, database implementation, information systems development and Internet technology. Integrative study focuses on key topics such as customer relationship management, knowledge management, business process re-engineering and the use of decision support systems. You may explore IT applications in marketing, accounting and finance, personnel management or international business.

We offer a full range of computing services to support our courses. We have well-equipped, up-to-date computer facilities offering Linux, Windows 2000, CISCO networking, wireless LAN, multimedia authoring packages, web-site development tools, and specialist workstation environments. All students have full internet access and email facilities.


Course Structure

+ 326IS Computer Project Management
+ 305IS Human Computer Interaction
+ 331IS Business Information Technology Strategy
+ 322IS Data Administration & Database Management
+ 309CBS Business Strategy
+ 381CBS International Business
+ 392IS Information Technology Project (Double Module)


Degree Programme Entry Requirements

Applicants to be considered for the Diploma programme must normally have:
  • Related Information Technology Advanced Diploma from Auston Institute of Management & Technology, or

  • Polytechnic Related Information Technology Diploma, or

  • Related Information Technology Diploma cum Advanced Diploma from recognised institutions


  • Applicants whose first language is not English must have a minimum TOEFL 213 by computer/550 by paper, IELTS 6.0, completion of AIMT English for Foreign Students programme or equivalent.

    Admission to various entry levels is subject to final approval from the awarding institution/university.


    Mode of Program

    Part-Time / Full-Time


    Degree Programme Course Fee : S$15,000 (excluding GST)

    Note: The course fee is made up of 50% exam fee and 50% tuition fee


    Fees

    Note: Insurance fees for full-time courses are not yet finalised. Please call +65 6333 5900 for further information.

    Full-Time Full Payment:
    TBA (S$15,000 Course Fee* + S$50 Application Fee + S$200 Processing Fee + S$600 Enrolment Fee + S$200 Exemption Fee + TBA Insurance + 7% GST)

    Please also see the Additional Fees and Deposit.

    * The course fee is made up of 50% exam fee and 50% tuition fee.


    Payment Method and Channel

    Method of payment for all other fees will be in Singapore dollars. Types of payment accepted include NETs, cash, credit cards, TT and cheques (payable to 'AIMT Pte Ltd').


    Transfer Policy

    Students are required to complete the prescribed Course Withdrawal Form and Immigration Form V36A. Request for attendance records will only be entertained if there are no outstanding fees nor discipline issues.


    Feedback & Grievances Procedures

    Students may give their feedback and suggestions to the school at any time by filling up the Student Feedback Form or in writing to the Student Administration Department. They can also log on to the Auston website to participate in the on-line Lecturers’ Evaluation every term.




    Withdrawal and Refund Policy

    Students who wish to withdraw must complete a prescribed Course Withdrawal Form that is obtainable from the front desk and submit to the Student Administration Office. The completed form should be submitted together with the Auston student card.
    % of [the aggregate amount of the Course Fees and Additional Fees paid under Clause 1.6 and 1.9] If Student's written notice of withdrawal is received:
    100% (less administrative fee S$ 50 + GST) More than fourteen [14] days before the Commencement Date
    50% Before, but not more than fourteen [14] days before the Commencement Date
    10% After, but not more than three [3] days after the Commencement Date
    0% More than three [3] days after the Commencement Date
    N.A. More than [?] days after the Commencement Date

    It will take approximately 14 days to process the refund of Course fee upon receiving the Notice of Withdrawal via written correspondence. For more information, contact us at 6333 5900