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Entry Requirement |
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The minimum entry requirements for admission into the PDCA are as follows: - |
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2 STPM or “A” level passes; or |
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Certificate in Corporate Administration or |
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Matriculation / pre-university certificates; or |
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Recognised diplomas/advanced diplomas; or |
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Matured students i.e. minimum 21 years of age with relevant working experience or with a letter of recommendation from recognised bodies. |
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Post Nominal |
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Students are required to complete eight (8) subjects and upon
completion, will be awarded a Professional Diploma in Corporate Administration
and a post nominal of ProfDip.MAICSA. |
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Holders of the PDCA can describe themselves as Certified
Corporate Administrators after having obtained one (1) year of relevant experience. |
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Certificate of Completion |
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Students will be awarded a Certificate of Completion upon completing the PDCA. |
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Revised of Subjects |
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Professional Diploma in Corporate Administration |
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| Existing
Scheme |
Revised Scheme
(with effect December 2008 examination) |
Business Law
Business Organisation & Management
Business Accounting
Business Communications
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Part 1
Business Law
Business Organisation & Management
Business Accounting
Business Ethics (new subject)
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Managing Information System
Business Economics
Corporate Compliance and Practice
Law and Practice of Meetings
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Part 2
Business Strategies (new subject)
Business Finance (new subject)
Corporate Compliance and Practice
Law and Practice of Meetings
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Students will be given corresponding credits for the subjects
passed under the existing scheme and are not required to attempt any additional
subjects under the transitional arrangement. |
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Progressional Scheme: No Progressional Scheme for the programme. |
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Format of Assessment of PDCA: A 3-hour written examination (100%) paper |
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Assessment Structure |
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Business Law |
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Business Organisation and Management |
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Business Ethics |
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Section A: 10 short questions (40 marks) (compulsory)
Section B: 3 out of 5 Essays/ Case Study (60 marks)
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Section A: 10 short questions (40 marks) (compulsory)
Section B: 1 question (20 marks) (compulsory)
Section C: 2 out of 4 (40 marks)
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Business Strategies |
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Business Finance |
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Corporate Compliance and Practice |
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Law and Practice of Meetings |
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Section A: 10 short questions (40 marks) (compulsory)
Section B: 3 out of 5 Essay/ Case Study (60 marks)
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Syllabus, Pilot
Questions and Answers |
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Click
here to download the Syllabus, Pilot Questions and Answers in the PDCA Programme.
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