Originally posted by Tolchock:
Hey People,
I'm currently planning to take up a degree course in Business from a private institute. Done some research and here are some of my options below:
Bachelor of Business in Marketing - Edith Cowan University (MDIS)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) International Business Management - Northumbria University (SIC)
Bachelor of Business (Marketing) - La Trobe Univ (APMI)
Bachelor of Commerce (double Majors) - Murdoch University (SMA)
Bachelor of Commerce - Univ of Western Australia (PSB)
Bachelor of Business in Business Administration - RMIT Univ (SIM)
Bachelor of Business Administration - Curtin Univ of Tech (PurpleTrain)
Bachelor of Business & Commerce - Monash University (TMC)
Bachelor of Business (Marketing) - Central Queensland Univ (Hartsford)
Haven't really decided which one to go for but these are the few I am interested out of the many courses available ...
Would appreciate if anyone who has gone through, are going through or plan to take these courses to give me some feedback on the school, course, any info about the university issuing the degree etc.
Any comments at all from anyone are welcome ! ....
Thanks!

P. S
I've also done up a list (in Excel format) of the diff private institutions offering degree courses in business along with the duration/cost/date of commencement details so those interested in taking business degree course this year (2005) can also PM me ur email so I can send this file to you. Maybe this will be of some help..
There are a lot of private educational institutes in Singapore that are holding corresponding course with different universities from Australia, UK and US. It is not only important to chose the right university but equally importance will have to given to chose the right educational institutes that are offering such courses.
Most institutes are hiring part time teaching staff to teach their students. Most of them are holding full time job and are less than committed in the teaching. I do know of certain institutes that are hiring Indians (not being discriminating) as teacher. Some students do have problems understand accent.
If possible ask for a visit around the centre and view the classroom, library, computer lab and etc. Most institutes claim to have a library but the titles tend to be old and limited.
Do check with the course counselor and do some research yourself if the course are accredited by Australian professional bodies. (e.g. accounting - CPA Australia)
In addition, most institutes (do check before you send up if it is possible) will also allow student to transfer part of their course to Australia. Hence, you can spend a year of a semester in Australia for your course. Do check with the counselor earlier in your course if you intend to do so.
As for your choice:
I think you should go for the better recognised university. UWA and Monash are top tier in Australia. You will not go wrong with them.
Something about Monash University course in Singapore:
There are two different business course that are running in Singapore. Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Business and Commerce. Bachelor of Business are from Clayton campus and it is more well established and their entry requisites are higher. Student from Poly will have to attain at least average B and above to stand a chance in the program.
Bachelor of Business and Commerce is from Gippsland campus. This course are more general and have lower entry requirement.
SIM RMIT courses seem to be doing very well. I have friend who have graduated from their course and working in the government sector. They campus are well established, and it is now consider Singapore 4th university.
There should be an up and coming educational fair at Suntec in March. Do drop by and visit the place and find out more yourself. And I do not this institutes will give out freebies if you sign up on the spot.
Good Luck
