Master of Business AdministrationEngineering Management

Contents

Welcome 1

Coventry University and Auston Institute of Management 2& Technology

Overview of MBA Engineering Management 3

Module Descriptions 4

General Information 6

Admission and Entry Requirements 7

Documents for Submission 8

English Language Requirements 9

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Welcome

These are exciting times for you as you decide upon your postgraduate educational career. Whatever course you decide upon, we hope that you will make the correct choice. The postgraduate programmes awarded by Coventry University are designed explicitly to be challenging and thought provoking but also to provide a rewarding experience and an incredibly important step in your future careers.

Congratulations on taking your fi rst step to a successful and exciting future with Coventry University. Thousands of students, just like you, have chosen this University’s programmes to gain an excellent education and have become enterprising and highly employable people.

Professor Madeleine AtkinsVice-Chancellor

Coventry University

A management education prepares students to be successful in a variety of career paths. Employment at a Fortune 500 fi rm, managing your own business, seeking opportunities in international business, continuing your education with a professional degree, and leadership in government enterprises are just a few of the potential options awaiting business graduates.

At Auston Institute of Management & Technology, our Master’s programmes equip our students with the necessary knowledge and skills to further advance their careers and job opportunities in an increasingly competitive world.

To achieve these objectives, we spare no effort to promote excellence at every level of graduate education.

Professor Jimmy ChenB.Sc. Eng. (London),

M.Sc. Tech., Ph.D. (Manchester)Fellows I.E.S., P.E. Professional

Engineers Board Singapore.

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Coventry University

Coventry University hailed as one of the foremost education provider in United Kingdom, providing industry-linked and career-focused programmes.

With a dynamic, robust, market-specifi c curriculum coupled strategically with a fl eet of indispensable professional industry experts, it has been playing a leading role in establishing industrial working partnerships with a plethora of businesses and organisations in both the public and private sectors.

The forging of unique working relationships with renowned multinational companies such as Jaguar, British Telecom, Ford and Nokia makes for a good enough reason to consider enrollment into this prestigious academic institution. Such links have made possible holistic course designs. A direct result of this would be the increasing recognition of its qualifi cations amongst industry players, thus improving the job prospects of graduates under its umbrella.

The success of Coventry University as a progressive and modern university lies in its strategic commitment towards equal opportunities, creative initiatives, innovations in study and rooted internationalism.

Auston Institute of Management & TechnologyStanding tall in the heart of town, Singapore’s Central Business District and shopping centers, Auston is a shining light of an aspiring breed of academics. Creative industry veterans as well as experienced lecturers fi ll classroom sessions with energy and edify learners via real market situations and statistics, thus making the process of acquiring knowledge even more wholesome and undoubtedly practical. Quality is not a word for the faint-hearted.

Students at Auston Institute of Management & Technology are encouraged to undertake challenges; to think and question on a critical and analytical level; to develop a momentum for life-long learning; and to use the knowledge attained to fulfi ll their career aspirations.

With the progression of our diploma to degree and master programmes from reputable and internationally recognized universities, Auston caters to the educational needs of individuals who aspire to equip themselves for a better and exciting future.

This is the institution for those who are eager to pursue a more holistic learning experience, one with a personal touch and real value beyond mere education.

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Modules Descriptions

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GeneralInformation

Financial Schemes and Study Loans Available

Citibank Flexi Payment Scheme

POSB Further Study Assist

Maybank Education Loan

RHB Bank Berhad

Graduation Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded the Master of Business Administration degree from Coventry University. The degree awarded will be the same as that awarded to students at Coventry University, UK.

Enquires Auston Institute of Management & Technology61 - 63 New Bridge RoadSingapore 059407(Next to Clarke Quay MRT) Tel: (65) 6334 5900Fax: (65) 6333 580024 Hrs Hotline: (65) 8128 5804Email: enquiries@auston.edu.sgWebsite: www.auston.edu.sg Operating Hours:Monday to Friday: 9am to 9pmSaturday: 10am to 3pm

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Admissions and Entry Requirements

Admissions and Entry Requirements to MBA Information Technology Management

Applicants must be able to meet the following requirements as a condition of entry onto Coventry University’s MBA programmes.

An applicant to be considered for the MBA Engineering Management Programme must normally be expected to possess at least the following:

2nd class honours degree or equivalentAt least two (2) years work experience following graduationStudents who do not possess the above requirements but have substantial work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants whose fi rst language is not English or whose previous qualifi cation was not taught and assessed in English must provide evidence of attainment in English Language by achieving an IELTS score of at least 6.5 or an equivalent qualifi cation.

Course StructureAll of the named award routes are designed as variants of the parent generalist MBA programme. They will each address the overall programme aim (above) in providing an integrated understanding of operational and strategic issues in management, and a range of appropriate supporting skills.

Send your Application with all supporting documents to the following address:Auston Institute of Management & TechnologyStudent Admissions Offi ce63 New Bridge RoadSingapore 059405

Confi rming your Acceptance to Auston, you will receive:A Conditional Letter of OfferStandard Student ContractAn Acceptance letter of conditional offer from both Auston and Coventry University

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Documents for Submission

Application for Local Students* (Singaporean/Permanent Resident)

Submission of completed Auston Application Form with:Two passport sized PhotographsCertifi ed true copies of Transcripts / Certifi catesDocuments that refl ect applicant’s academic and employment* historyOne copy of Passport or front and back of NRIC

Applicants are encouraged to submit applications at least 4 weeks before the commencement of the course.

Application for International Students*

Documents for SubmissionCompleted Auston Application FormTwo passport sized PhotographsCertifi ed true copies of Transcripts/Certifi cates/English language test results (If applicable)Documents that refl ect applicant’s academic and employment* historyOne copy of Passport Application and Enrolment Processing fees payment of S$650.00 (in Singapore Currency excluding GST). Bank draft should be made payable to AIMT Pte Ltd.Other modes of payment include NETs, Cash, Credit Cards and Telegraphic Transfers

Account Name: AIMT Pte LtdAccount Number: 372-300-460-6Bank Name: United Overseas Bank Limited, Coleman Street Branch BankAddress: 1 Coleman street #14-01-14, The Adelphi, Singapore 179803Bank Swift Code: UOVBSGSGNote: All Banking charges, if any, are to be borne by the sender.

Complete Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (lCA) Form 16 & Form V36

Applicants are encouraged to submit applications at least 2 months before the commencement of the course. If the required documents are not in the English language, offi cially translated versions as well as copies in the original language are required.

Your Student Pass process takes about 3 to 4 weeks after receiving your application documents.We will purchase the Student Tuition Fee insurance and make the necessary application for your student pass. Upon approval of your student’s pass, you should make payment for the following:

Tuition feeStudent Tuition Fee insurance premiumSingle Entry Visa of S$20, applicable only if you are from a visa-required country

* Terms & ConditionsPlease include CV/Resume/Reference LettersIncomplete forms will be returned, delaying the application process.To reduce delay, do ensure that all relevant supporting documents are attached.Admission to the MBA programme is subject to evaluation and fi nal approval from the awarding university, Coventry University.

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English LanguageRequirements

English Language Requirements

All Postgraduate programmes require students whose English is not their fi rst language or where their undergraduate studies were not conducted or assessed in the medium of English, to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, AIMT English for International Students Certifi cate or equivalent upon entry to their chosen programme.

It is vitally important that students are able to express their ideas clearly and communicate with other students drawn from a wide range of nationalities. Reading and writing skills are equally important.

Therefore, English profi ciency is a vital pre-condition for personal success in all the postgraduate programmes and the wider world of work.

AIMT English for International Students Programme

Aims & Learning Objectives:The programme is aimed at non-native speakers who wish to attain a general profi ciency in English, equipping them with relevant and appropriate communicative skills as well as a pathway to developing and strengthening their English language ability in preparation for their specialized fi eld of study.

Content:The frequent change of topics based on the four skills keep students interested, focusing on a student-centered vocabulary and grammar presentations, which anchors learning and promotes active learning.

Students will continuously engage in role-play activities, reading and writing based on both knowledge and practical activities thus enabling students to apply in real life situations.

English Course Structure:

Level 1 BasicLevel 2 ElementaryLevel 3 IntermediateLevel 4 AdvancedLevel 5 Professional Business English

The duration is 11 weeks for each level of the English course that runs every term (January, April, July, October). Students undertaking the English courses are charged a fee in addition to their fees for their chosen postgraduate programme.

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All information is accurate at the time of print (1st Sept 2009)

AIMT and Coventry University reserve the right to change the information at any time without prior notice.

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All our programmes are registered with MOE01 Sept 2009

AIMT Pte Ltd61- 63 New Bridge RoadSingapore 059405Tel: (65) 6334 5900 www.auston.edu.sg