BBS (Hons) in Digital Business (Top-Up Degree) | University College Dublin (UCD)

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BBS (Hons) Digital Business Pathway (Day-time)

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University College Dublin

Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) in Digital Business pathway

Digital Business is rapidly evolving and today it is a central resource in the pursuit of business objectives and strategies. The Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) in Digital Business from University College Dublin (UCD) is designed to develop students' ability to identify the current and emerging Digital Business technologies and applications, as well as learning the practical implications of Digital Business on different industry sectors, such as helping organizations to gain and sustain competitive advantage in the global marketplace through innovative digital strategies. This includes new forms of communication, collaboration, and partnering, including providing stronger relationships with customers and suppliers.

This programme will give an edge for students who look for career paths focusing on the specific discipline of Digital Business, such as roles requiring data analytical skills, digital project management, digital marketing or fields related to business development.

Why UCD BBS (Hons) Digital Business pathway at UCD?

Customised for Day-Time Students:
4th Term: Overseas study experience at UCD in Ireland for 2 weeks during summer holiday
6th Term: Opportunity to attend the lessons at UCD in Ireland again
After the end of academic year: Attend UCD graduation ceremony in Ireland
Career Focused: Aims to transform the career prospects and employability of participants through a multi-faceted re-skilling programme which promises sustainable and enhanced skills development
Internationally Accredited: The UCD Business School is among just 86 business schools around the world to hold the “triple crown” of accreditations (American, European and International) in quality assessment, improvement and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration

Programme Details

Programme Highlights
An honours Degree at University College Dublin takes three academic years to complete (over three ‘Stages’). In the case of the Bachelor of Business Studies (Hong Kong), the duration of the programme is as follows:

Stage 1: Exemption granted due to Accredited Prior Learning
Stage 2: One academic year
Stage 3: One academic year

The programme consists of 8 core courses and 4 specialist pathway courses. The 12 courses can be completed in 18 months in Hong Kong as follows:

Programme Structure
Term 1- 3 (Stage 2)	Human Resource Management The Future of Work and Organisations^* Digital Business Economic Policy & the Global Environment Marketing Management Cross Cultural Management^*
Term 4 - 6 (Stage 3)	Business Strategy^# Project Management^# Business Analytics Digital Business Infrastructure and Applications Data Analysis for Decision Makers Digital Business and Social Media Strategy

Please note that courses and programme intakes shall be offered subject to satisfactory enrolment of each respective pathway and solely at the discretion of the University.
^*This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund (CEF course code: 21Z07375-3).
^#This course has been included in the list of reimbursable course under the Continuing Education Fund (CEF course code: 21Z06858-A).
The Office of the Continuing Education Fund does not have record of registration of this course under the Qualifications Framework.

Duration
Stage 2 and 3 can be completed in 18 months (two academic years)

Medium of Instruction
English

Honours Award
Honours in the degree will be awarded based on the overall grade point average in accordance with the University's course regulations.

Teaching Mode

Face-to-face tuition in Hong Kong

Assessment Method
Each module is assessed by:

Assignments
Presentation
Examination

It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead.

Application

Programme Start Date
No longer accepting new applications until further notice. Programmes with similar subjects are available. Enquire Now

Entry Requirement

Diploma / Higher Diploma / Associate Degree in business, management, accountancy, banking, finance, industrial management or equivalent
Applicants holding other Diploma-level qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

English Language Proficiency Requirement

If an applicant's native language is not English or he/she has not completed their prior qualifications through the medium of English, he/she will be required to undertake an English language test and satisfy the following; a minimum score of 600 TOEFL (250 computer based, with test of written English at 475+) or 6.5 IELTS (minimum of 6.0 in each band)

Programme Fee

Application Fee (Non-refundable)	HK$ 500
Registration Fee (Pay upon successful application & non-refundable)	HK$ 2,500
Total:	HK$ 3,000

1st Instalment of tuition fee	HK$ 16,000
2nd Instalment of tuition fee	HK$ 16,000
3rd Instalment of tuition fee	HK$ 16,000
4th Instalment of tuition fee	HK$ 16,000
5th Instalment of tuition fee	HK$ 16,000
6th Instalment of tuition fee	HK$ 16,000
Total:	HK$ 96,000

Grand Total:	HK$ 99,000^

Students who do not comply with the fee schedule will not be permitted to proceed with the programme.
^ Programme fee of 2021 intake is subject to possible adjustments and final approval.

Enjoy HK$1,500 Early Bird rebate, vaild for 31 Aug 2021

The rebate will be awarded based on applicants’ successful enrolment, paid the 1st installment of the tuition fees and successfully completed the 1st term.

Refund Policy

The programme allows for full refund of tuition fee (excluding application fee and registration fee) if withdrawal notice is received in writing by the Kaplan Higher Education (HK) Limited 2 weeks prior to the start of each of the terms. There will be no refund of tuition fee if withdrawal notice is received after the start of each of the terms
All fees paid less application fee will be refunded if the course is withdrawn or not offered
On premature cessation of the course, all fees and charges that have been collected in respect of any part of the course failing to be conducted on or after the date of the cessation will be refunded within 1 month of the premature cessation
In case of hardship and deferral (students are required to complete the course within the maximum length of 48 months) cases, the University and Kaplan Higher Education (HK) Limited will consider the refund arrangement on an individual and case-by-case basis. Students who have obtained course exemptions will have to pay for the same amount of the tuition fee as indicated above

University

Originally known as the Catholic University of Ireland and subsequently as the Royal University, the University became UCD in 1908 and a constituent college of the National University of Ireland (NUI). UCD has produced numerous Irish Presidents and Taoisigh (Prime Ministers) in addition to generations of Irish business, professional, cultural and sporting leaders.

Today UCD is Ireland’s largest university with almost 30,000 students. Its international standing has increased rapidly in recent years and the University is currently ranked within the top 1% of institutions worldwide in the Times Higher Education rankings.

University Ranking
UCD is placed as the top world University among other prestigious Universities around the world.

University Excellence

Ranked Top 1% of the Universities in the World (QS World University Rankings 2021, Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021)
Ranked 23rd in European Business School (European Business School Rankings 2021 by Financial Times)
A Triple-Accredited Business School (Triple Crown Accreditation), only 1% of the world's business schools awarded AACSB, AMBA & EQUIS accreditations

Programme Management

Our programmes are strictly complying with the regulatory requirements of Hong Kong Education Bureau. We are actively working with our partner universities to deliver high quality programmes which can be integrated into student’s practical needs. Apart from the lecturers who come from our partner universities, our international associates are highly-qualified with relevant academic qualifications, practical and teaching experiences.

Conductive study environment, thoughtful programme management and administrative services are the key promises which Kaplan Higher Education is proud to deliver. Our Program Management Team assigns dedicated programme manager for each programme as the bridge between students and universities.