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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDipBusAdmin)
A part-time (maximum 36 months), coursework programme for experienced managers, professionals and administrators to improve business knowledge and skills
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For the English Language version of the programme
| Module | Papers |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | BMBA 501 Business Law |
| Phase 2 | BUSI 540 Professional Consulting Engagement or papers to a minimum of 60 points from:
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For the Chinese Language version of the programme
| Module | Papers |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | CMBA 501 Business Law |
| Phase 2 | CBUS 540 Professional Consulting Engagement (60 points) Or papers to a minimum of 60 points from: CMBA 500-level papers*, excluding CMBA 501– 513 Or papers to a minimum of 60 points from: BMBA 500-level papers, excluding BMBA 501– 513** Or papers from an approved international exchange partner**. Papers to be taken through international exchange must be approved by the Programme Director and the MBA Academic Leader. * Not all papers are available every year |
| Papers | |
|---|---|
| Coursework | Three compulsory 20-point papers
and three elective 20-point papers selected from
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| Note: Every paper must be passed with a grade of at least B+, and a confirmation presentation must be satisfactorily completed as part of the residential component of BDBA 906 Research Methodology II, before a candidate may proceed to the thesis component. | |
| Thesis – for all candidates | Preparation and submission of a scholarly work, based on research investigation, which demonstrates academic prowess and the integration of an industry report with business theory. It may include a professional business case, reporting improvement or development of a specific business area. |
Papers
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BUSI papers
| Paper Code | Year | Title | Points | Teaching period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMBA501 | 2025 | Business Law | 15 points | 1st Non standard period (21 April 2025 - 1 June 2025), 2nd Non standard period (3 March 2025 - 13 April 2025), 5th Non standard period (28 July 2025 - 7 September 2025) |
| BMBA502 | 2025 | Markets and Value Creation | 15 points | 1st Non standard period (9 June 2025 - 20 July 2025), 3rd Non standard period (21 April 2025 - 1 June 2025), 6th Non standard period (15 September 2025 - 26 October 2025) |
| BMBA503 | 2025 | Transformational Leadership | 15 points | 1st Non standard period (3 March 2025 - 13 April 2025), 3rd Non standard period (21 April 2025 - 1 June 2025), 6th Non standard period (15 September 2025 - 26 October 2025) |
| BMBA505 | 2025 | Business Economics | 15 points | 1st Non standard period (21 April 2025 - 1 June 2025), 4th Non standard period (9 June 2025 - 20 July 2025), 7th Non standard period (3 November 2025 - 14 December 2025) |
| BMBA506 | 2025 | People and Culture | 15 points | 1st Non standard period (13 January 2025 - 23 February 2025), 1st Non standard period (28 July 2025 - 7 September 2025), 7th Non standard period (3 November 2025 - 14 December 2025) |
| BMBA507 | 2025 | Accounting | 15 points | 1st Non standard period (13 January 2025 - 23 February 2025), 1st Non standard period (3 March 2025 - 13 April 2025), 5th Non standard period (28 July 2025 - 7 September 2025) |
| BMBA508 | 2025 | Investment and Global Financial Markets | 15 points | 1st Non standard period (28 July 2025 - 7 September 2025), 4th Non standard period (9 June 2025 - 20 July 2025), 7th Non standard period (3 November 2025 - 14 December 2025) |
| BMBA509 | 2025 | Strategic Planning for International Markets | 15 points | 1st Non standard period (13 January 2025 - 23 February 2025), 1st Non standard period (15 September 2025 - 26 October 2025), 2nd Non standard period (3 March 2025 - 13 April 2025) |
| BMBA510 | 2025 | Leading Sustainable Enterprises | 15 points | 1st Non standard period (9 June 2025 - 20 July 2025), 6th Non standard period (15 September 2025 - 26 October 2025), 7th Non standard period (3 November 2025 - 14 December 2025) |
| BMBA511 | 2025 | Operational Excellence | 15 points | 1st Non standard period (15 September 2025 - 26 October 2025), 3rd Non standard period (21 April 2025 - 1 June 2025), 4th Non standard period (9 June 2025 - 20 July 2025) |
| BMBA512 | 2025 | International Business | 15 points | 1st Non standard period (3 November 2025 - 14 December 2025), 2nd Non standard period (3 March 2025 - 13 April 2025), 5th Non standard period (28 July 2025 - 7 September 2025) |
| BMBA513 | 2025 | Strategy Implementation | 15 points | 1st Non standard period (3 November 2025 - 14 December 2025), 3rd Non standard period (21 April 2025 - 1 June 2025), 6th Non standard period (15 September 2025 - 26 October 2025) |
| BMBA530 | 2025 | Business Project | 30 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| BMBA540 | 2025 | MBA Business Project | 45 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| BMBA550 | 2025 | MBA Elective Papers | 60 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| BMBA560 | 2025 | MBA Elective Papers | 30 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| BMBA571 | 2025 | Advanced Topics in Strategy 1 | 10 points | 1st Non standard period (1 December 2025 - 31 March 2026) |
| BMBA572 | 2025 | Advanced Topics in Strategy 2 | 10 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| BMBA573 | 2025 | Advanced Topics in Strategy 3 | 10 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| BMBA574 | 2025 | Advanced Topics in Strategy 4 | 10 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| BMBA575 | 2025 | Advanced Topics in Marketing 1 | 10 points | 1st Non standard period (1 December 2025 - 31 March 2026) |
| BMBA576 | 2025 | Advanced Topics in Marketing 2 | 10 points | 1st Non standard period (1 December 2025 - 31 March 2026) |
| BMBA577 | 2025 | Advanced Topics in Marketing 3 | 10 points | 1st Non standard period (1 December 2025 - 31 March 2026) |
| BMBA578 | 2025 | Advanced Topics in Marketing 4 | 10 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| BMBA579 | 2025 | Advanced Topics in International Business 1 | 10 points | 1st Non standard period (1 December 2025 - 31 March 2026) |
| BMBA580 | 2025 | Advanced Topics in International Business 2 | 10 points | 1st Non standard period (1 December 2025 - 31 March 2026) |
| BMBA581 | 2025 | Advanced Topics in International Business 3 | 10 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| BMBA582 | 2025 | Advanced Topics in International Business 4 | 10 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| BUSC510 | 2025 | General Management Concepts | 15 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| BUSC511 | 2025 | Strategic Thinking | 15 points | 1st Non standard period (1 January 2025 - 30 June 2025), 2nd Non standard period (1 July 2025 - 31 December 2025) |
| BUSC512 | 2025 | Enhancing Leadership | 15 points | 1st Non standard period (1 January 2025 - 30 June 2025), 2nd Non standard period (1 July 2025 - 31 December 2025) |
| BUSC513 | 2025 | Marketing - Creating Value For Customers | 15 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| BUSC516 | 2025 | Managing People and Performance | 15 points | 1st Non standard period (1 January 2025 - 30 June 2025), 2nd Non standard period (1 July 2025 - 31 December 2025) |
| BUSC517 | 2025 | Finance for Non-Financial Managers | 15 points | Not offered in 2025 |
| BUSC518 | 2025 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 15 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| BUSC520 | 2025 | The Art of Labour Negotiations | 15 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| BUSC523 | 2025 | Corporate Sustainability | 15 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| BUSC524 | 2025 | Project Management | 15 points | 1st Non standard period, 2nd Non standard period |
| BUSC590 | 2025 | Business Project in Executive Management | 30 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| BUSI540 | 2025 | Professional Consulting Engagement | 60 points | 2nd Non standard period (20 January 2025 - 27 April 2025), 4th Non standard period (16 June 2025 - 28 September 2025), 4th Non standard period (23 June 2025 - 28 September 2025) |
| CBUS540 | 2025 | Professional Consulting Engagement | 60 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CMBA501 | 2025 | Business Law | 15 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CMBA502 | 2025 | Markets and Value Creation | 15 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CMBA503 | 2025 | Transformational Leadership | 15 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CMBA505 | 2025 | Business Economics | 15 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CMBA506 | 2025 | People and Culture | 15 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CMBA507 | 2025 | Accounting | 15 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CMBA508 | 2025 | Investment and Global Financial Markets | 15 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CMBA509 | 2025 | Strategic Planning for International Markets | 15 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CMBA510 | 2025 | Leading Sustainable Enterprises | 15 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CMBA511 | 2025 | Operational Excellence | 15 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CMBA512 | 2025 | International Business | 15 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CMBA513 | 2025 | Strategy Implementation | 15 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CMBA571 | 2025 | Advanced Topics in Strategy 1 | 10 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CMBA572 | 2025 | Advanced Topics in Strategy 2 | 10 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CMBA573 | 2025 | Advanced Topics in Strategy 3 | 10 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CMBA574 | 2025 | Advanced Topics in Strategy 4 | 10 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CMBA575 | 2025 | Advanced Topics in Marketing 1 | 10 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CMBA576 | 2025 | Advanced Topics in Marketing 2 | 10 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CMBA577 | 2025 | Advanced Topics in Marketing 3 | 10 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CMBA578 | 2025 | Advanced Topics in Marketing 4 | 10 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CMBA579 | 2025 | Advanced Topics in International Business 1 | 10 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CMBA580 | 2025 | Advanced Topics in International Business 2 | 10 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CMBA581 | 2025 | Advanced Topics in International Business 3 | 10 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
| CMBA582 | 2025 | Advanced Topics in International Business 4 | 10 points | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 |
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