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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Joint Honours Programme > Business with Economics > Business with Finance Management > Business with Human Resource Management > Business with International Management > Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management > Business with Marketing Management > Top 1% of Business Schools Worldwide awarded by AACSB (Source: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), 2014) > Ranked 22nd for Business (The Sunday Times University Guide 2013) > Northumbria University is accredited by more than 50 professional bodies including: EPAS, CIPS, CILT and CIM

THE VICE-CHANCELLOR S MESSAGE Professor Andrew Wathey Vice-Chancellor, Northumbria University, UK Thank you for considering Northumbria University when making this important decision of where to study for your degree. Northumbria University is a research-rich, business-focused professional university with academic excellence sitting firmly at its core. We are recognised nationally and internationally for the quality of our students and graduates. Testament to this is our recent Queen s Anniversary Prize for Higher Education, acknowledging the exceptional work of our Student Law Office in Newcastle. We are ranked fourth in the UK for graduate start-ups and sit firmly in the UK s top ten for the number of our graduates entering professional employment. 94% of our students are in work or further study within six months of graduation and many of our alumni are acknowledged global leaders in their fields. Northumbria is international in its reach and students from 135 countries make up our thriving student body. Our main campus is located in the heart of Newcastle Upon Tyne voted the UK s best student city three years running and we also work with a number of partner organisations worldwide. We are pleased to be able to offer you the chance to study for a Northumbria degree in Singapore through our collaboration with Kaplan Higher Education Institute and I wish you well in your studies. Professor Andrew Wathey Vice-Chancellor, Northumbria University, UK Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTE IN SINGAPORE Kaplan Higher Education Institute is part of Kaplan, Inc., a leading international provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Kaplan serves students of all ages through a wide array of offerings, including higher education and professional training. Kaplan, Inc., is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) and its largest division. Today, thousands of students are enrolled in Kaplan Higher Education Institute in Singapore, pursuing part-time programmes that range from diplomas and degrees to Master s. Through collaboration with prestigious Australian and European universities, Kaplan offers career-oriented academic programmes designed to provide students with the skills necessary to qualify them for employment in the fields of Accounting & Finance, Business & Management, Communication & Media, Engineering, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, Information Technology, Nursing & Allied Health and Law. The Kaplan City Campuses Kaplan is one of the largest private education institutions in Singapore, spanning over 140,000 sq ft, spread over 2 campuses. The campuses are located in the heart of the city, a 10-minute walk away from Dhoby Ghaut MRT Interchange station and within 30 minutes from any part of the island. With a focus on providing students with a conducive study environment, both Kaplan City Campus @ PoMo and Kaplan City Campus @ Wilkie Edge are equipped with state-of-theart classrooms & computer labs, high-speed wi-fi, study & relaxation lounges, a comprehensive library and easy access to food & beverage outlets on campus. Kaplan City Campuses Location Map 02

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY About Northumbria University Northumbria University, Newcastle is a research-rich, business focused university with a global reputation for academic excellence. Today, Northumbria is internationally renowned for its distinct combination of academic excellence, outstanding experience and responsiveness. Based in the UK s two best cities for students, Newcastle and London, Northumbria is one of the largest universities in the UK with more than 35,000 students from 136 countries. The university works with 560 employers and 60 professional bodies to help give its students and stakeholders a competitive edge in today s global marketplace. Northumbria is among the top 10 universities in the UK for the number of graduates entering professional employment, with 92% in work or further study six months after graduation, and is 4th in the UK for graduate start-ups. The university puts students at the heart of an outstanding experience, with world-leading research and award-winning partnerships driving and informing academic excellence, to make Northumbria a new kind of excellent university. Rankings and Accreditations With AACSB accreditation, Northumbria University joins the Top 1% of Elite Group Business School worldwide. Ranked Top 25 for Business (The Sunday Times University Guide 2013) Ranked 55th in The Guardian University Guide 2013 Ranked 54th in The Complete University Guide 2013 Highly rated in the Unistats National Student Survey 2011 with an overall satisfaction rating of 83% (1% above the national average) Top 20 UK Choice for International Students (100+ countries represented) (Higher Education Statistics Agency) Member of Universities United Kingdom (UUK) Member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Real world experience permeates much of the curriculum, as quoted on The Sunday Times University Guide 2012 Northumbria attracts some of the best qualified students in the modern university sector, as quoted in The Sunday Times University Guide 2012 Three-quarters of leavers immediately achieve graduate-level jobs Northumbria s real world approach appears to be paying dividends, as quoted in The Sunday Times University Guide 2012 About Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University Newcastle Business School is a professional and international business school that develops and educates business managers and leaders to reach their potential and make positive contributions to organisations. Through the Subject Groups below, Newcastle Business School offers the full range of business and management education: Accounting and Financial Management Business Analysis, Systems and Supply Chain Management Marketing, Travel and Tourism Management Organisation and Human Resource Management Strategic Management and International Business Research which is business-led and which leads business, is at the core of Newcastle Business School s practice relevant education. Research underpins an enviable track record of Corporate and Executive Development activities with multinational companies, regional clients and our highly successful taught programmes including the PhD and Professional Doctoral programmes. Newcastle Business School: Is one of the largest and fastest growing business schools in the UK with 25m turnover Has a global network of educational partners Has courses recognised by leading professional bodies such as CIM, ACCA, CIMA, CIPS, CILT and CIPD 94% of graduates find employment or further studies within 6 months of graduating Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS) BUSINESS Programme Objectives Pathway Modules The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business with the various pathways are Joint Honours programmes which offer direct honours with dual specialisations. They provide students with a wide range of pertinent knowledge, skills and study for real-world business; and combines the study of the chosen pathway with solid conceptual and practical knowledge. These Joint Honours programmes give students a double edge in the highly competitive graduate employment market. Programme Structure This Bachelor of Arts (Honours) programme consists of 7 core modules, 4 specialisation modules and 1 dissertation. Students will study the following pathway modules based on the specialisation chosen. Please refer to the core and pathway modules as shown below. TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4 TERM 5 TERM Personal and Organisational Development Pathway Module 1 Global and International Business Contexts Business Performance Management Markets and Customers* Pathway Module 2 Applied Business Ethics Dissertation (will continue in term 6) Culture and Organisations Strategic Management and Leadership Pathway Module 3 6 Dissertation (continue from term 4) + Pathway Module 4 * For Business with Marketing pathway, please note that Markets and Customers will be replaced ^ with Marketing Communications. Business with Economics 1. Intermediate Microeconomics 2. Intermediate Macroeconomics 3. Economics of Development 4. Markets and Competition Business with Finance Management 1. International Business Finance and Trade 2. Finance, Financial Markets and Institutions 3. Contemporary Corporate Reporting 4. International Finance and Financial Management Business with Human Resource Management 1. Human Resource Management in Practice 2. Change, Work and Diversity 3. Rewarding Relationships 4. Employee Resourcing and Development Business with International Management 1. Global Supply Chain Management 2. Change, Work and Diversity 3. Doing Business Globally and Internationally 5. Global Marketing and Communication Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management 1. Global Supply Chain Management 2. Transport and Inventory Management 3. Strategic Supply Chain Management 4. Innovation and IT in the Supply Chain Business with Marketing Management CIM ^ 1. Marketing Planning and Research 2. Change, Work and Diversity 3. Buyer Behaviour and Integrated Marketing Communications 4. Marketing Management and Strategy Professional Recognition AACSB accreditation is an internationally recognised, specialised accreditation for business schools. It assesses standards across the whole school, from taught programmes, to research, to internal operations. It is also a sign of quality that employers recognise, and graduates from AACSB-accredited schools are known to be ready for business. EPAS is an international programme accreditation system that evaluates the quality of any business or management programme that has an international perspective. Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Accredited programmes Logistics & Supply Chain pathway degrees The Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK Accredited programmes Marketing pathway degrees CIPS + CILT # # The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Accredited programmes Logistics & Supply Chain pathway degrees 04

LEARNING CYCLE A typical term is an approximately 11 to 13 week period covering 2 modules. Each module is supported with approximately 22-36 contact hours, conducted on weekday evenings and weekends. The actual cycle may vary depending on the nature of the course and the lecturers availability. The University and Kaplan reserve the rights to alter the learning cycle, days and timing of the seminar if necessary. Weeks 1-9 2-3 classes, per week Week 10 Break Week 11 Assignment Submission Graduation and Recognition Honours Award Career Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded the prestigious Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business with the various pathways from Northumbria University. The degree will be the same as that awarded to on-campus students of the University. Graduates will be allowed to use the title BA (Honours) after their names. Presentation ceremonies are held once a year in Newcastle/Singapore. Graduates are encouraged to attend the degree convocation in Newcastle with their families whenever possible. Honours will be awarded based on the overall average grade of all the modules combined in accordance with the University s course regulations. Programme Management The BA (Hons) programme will be managed by a professional programme management team, which will ensure that in addition to seminars and lectures, students will receive support on important areas, such as the service of a programme manager/executive, regular programme newsletters (updates) via email, academic support system via email/internet, textbooks, study notes, study group formation, Kaplan City Campus library membership, assignment and examination management, student liaison and organisation, etc. When you graduate with a degree from Northumbria University, your career options are almost endless. Our degrees are highly valued business qualifications, acknowledged by employers, professional bodies and major universities around the world. Graduates have tremendous opportunities in any number of business areas, such as accountancy, financial services, marketing, advertising and human resources management. Some graduates also work in journalism and others have opted for lecturing and teaching. Assessment Scheme Each unit is assessed by a combination of written assignments, projects, presentations or examinations. Assessment methods may vary according to individual unit requirements. Programmes are mostly assignment based. Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

UNIT OUTLINE Core Units Personal and Organisational Development This unit explores the interface between personal and organisational development. Using the graduate recruitment process to exemplify the exchange between the organisation s development needs and the individual s development needs. This unit improves students chances of obtaining graduate-level employment or promotion through a development of their professionalism. Global and International Business Contexts This unit focuses on the development of analytical skills, rather than an ability to describe, and on the ability to apply knowledge to aid strategy development. The unit will focus on the near environment, in terms of international markets, industries and organisations, and will use the research and analysis of contemporary cases to illustrate theory and concepts. Students will exploit the opportunities offered by the international environment of Newcastle Business School to develop global citizenship and cultural intelligence by working in international teams in the seminars. Business Performance Management Evaluating business performance involves analysing a number of different business areas, integrating that information, and considering the needs of a wide range of stakeholders. This unit will examine the performance techniques used to evaluate the business in a number of key areas including finance, marketing, HRM and logistics. Assessment will be by means of two periodic exams (during the semester) and an integrated case study with an individual and group component (at the end of the semester). Markets and Customers This unit introduces students to the philosophy and concepts of marketing in a modern day context. A wide range of marketing variables are studied, in addition to factors influencing the marketing environment both in general and within specific industries and businesses. Specific attention is given to the various contexts in which marketing principles and practices are utilised and ongoing developments associated with marketing activities. Students understanding of marketing principles, and their practical deployment, will be developed utilising pertinent case study material in lectures and seminars and through the assessment of the unit. Applied Business Ethics This unit examines issues relating to business ethics and corporate governance. Business ethics involves the examination of the relationships between organisations, those involved in the management of organisations, and external stakeholders. Corporate governance is concerned with the structures created by government and other regulatory bodies around the world to address some of the issues raised by an investigation of business ethics. Strategic Management and Leadership The aim of the unit is to integrate learning that has taken place in previous years about the organisation and its environment and to encourage students to think strategically about the future development of organisations. The unit will also show how leadership at all levels is important throughout this process and offer the opportunity for students to develop their own leadership, intellectual and creative skills assessment. Dissertation This unit will be taken by all continuing students pursuing an Honours Undergraduate Degree at NBS. It consists of an individual student led investigation into an applied business (or the named degree) problem or issue. The student must choose and define the topic, research relevant information (either primary or secondary), set that information in the context of an appropriate intellectual framework, draw relevant conclusions, write up and submit the work in approved format, target length 10,000 words. A support lecture programme and an individual dissertation supervisor will be provided. Culture and Organisations The rationale of the unit is to develop a coherent understanding of the issues relating to theory and practical applications of cultural and organisational impacts on organisations and institutions in the global and international environment. Formative assessment will reflect assessment for learning taking the form of a class exercise linking to the summative assessment. Students will also have access to a range of interactive resources within Blackboard interactive quizzes and discussion boards through which they can test and refine their understanding. 06

UNIT OUTLINE Business with Economics Intermediate Microeconomics The unit covers microeconomics concepts by using economic theory to analyse major issues. It aims to provide students with an objective economic framework with which to analyse real economic issues at a local, national and global level. Intermediate Macroeconomics The purpose of this unit is to develop a working knowledge of intermediate macroeconomic model building relating to the determinants of macroeconomic equilibrium and short-run fluctuations. This material is related to important policy issues and consideration is given to the theoretical basis for economic policy interventions. The unit aims to develop a working knowledge of intermediate macroeconomic theory and undertakes an examination of the areas of economic theory relating to the determination of macroeconomic equilibrium and short-run fluctuations. Students will be able to appreciate the importance of the insights of intermediate macroeconomic theory for policy debates. Economics of Development This unit examines the economic development of the world economy in the twentieth century and beyond and aims to examine the essential features and characteristics of the developing countries of Africa, Latin America and Asia by exploring: the main theories of the development process and the role of economic analysis in understanding poverty, growth and development; alternatives policies and strategies designed to promote growth and development, including the international dimension; demographic factors in the development process; the international dimension of development, competitiveness, globalisation and the role of international institutions; the relationship between democracy and development and the role of governance and the state in the twenty-first century. Business with Finance Management International Business Finance and Trade Management in the international business environment that contemporary companies face involves a fundamental knowledge of the key financial issues of raising capital, exchange rate management, working capital management and the key documents needed for international trade. The unit is designed from a real world relevant point of view, examining practical situations, with real world cases being used in seminars to highlight issues. Finance, Financial Markets and Institutions There has been immense change in the financial sector over the past few years and the purpose of this unit is to provide a broad understanding of the institutions, markets and products that comprise the financial sector, detailing their interrelationships and interdependencies; their activities and operations and the current issues that affect and shape them. It also considers the current regulatory framework within which they operate. Contemporary Corporate Reporting The aim of this unit is to equip students with the ability to comprehensively understand corporate reports. As end users of published financial statements, students must be able to critically evaluate the quality of the information given in these reports. International Finance and Financial Management Financial Management for international companies involves not only examining the fundamentals of investment choice, capital structure and dividend decisions, but also the continuously changing international environment. This unit is designed to allow the student to show an appreciation of some of the most pressing contemporary financial issues facing companies today in the international environment as well as to be able to apply the impact of these to the creation of wealth and value by managers. Markets and Competition This unit will develop students microeconomic skills and analytical reasoning through analysis of strategies firms use to compete and maximise their profit. It will also consider the role of government regulation and competition policy on markets with imperfect competition. After this unit, students will be able to both understand how firms compete, and how the regulatory framework the firms operate in shapes their strategies and tactics. Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

UNIT OUTLINE Business with Human Resource Management Human Resource Management in Practice This unit is designed to introduce students to the range of practical skills required by HR professionals, building on their understanding of the basic conceptual notions in the field (particularly the human resource management cycle, managing diversity, strategic HRM and internationalisation). Students will engage in a variety of practical tasks and with a range of HR and related professionals (e.g. Trade Union officers). These will be informed by current best practice and in accordance with current Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) guidance, practices and procedures within organisations. Change, Work and Diversity The unit aims to introduce students to theoretical and practical approaches to Managing Change, Values, Ethics and Diversity and the role of Change Leadership in meeting organisational HRM&D aims, objectives and strategies. It will introduce stakeholder and issues management frameworks as practical methods for identifying and evaluating organisational situations and events and encourage in students a questioning, reflective and analytical approach. The unit will also enable students to successfully apply their theoretical learning to an identified organisational context of their choice and provide a range of considered organisational intervention recommendations. Rewarding Relationships This unit aims to deliver a critical and relevant overview of the purposes and practices of reward management and employment relations. By the end of the unit students should be able to design reward practices against objectives and to consider and balance the implications of those practices for competing sets of organisational interests. The unit s learning activities focus upon the integration of knowledge and skill-based activities, specifically: the development of a reward system that reflects contemporary innovations, and its implementation through appropriate employment relations practices such as negotiation and compromise. Employee Resourcing and Development This unit aims to develop students critical knowledge and understanding of how R&D can add value and enhance organisational effectiveness and sustainability. The unit will explore the effective integration of R&D in managing the interests of stakeholders in the development, design, delivery and evaluation of the R&D strategies and processes within an organisational context. The unit examines the integration of R&D to facilitate the achievement of organisations strategic objectives in the development and management of organisational knowledge and capacity building. Business with International Management Global Supply Chain Management The unit will use a wide range of learning tools and strategies to develop an understanding of this integrated approach to business, and to do this effectively it will be supported by contribution from the industry itself. The exciting challenges facing practitioners in supply chain management will be highlighted and particular emphasis will be placed on the role of the supply chain in multinational corporations and e-businesses. The role of marketing, procurement, operations management, IS and logistics will all be discussed in a variety of contexts and cross-disciplinary case studies will be a key feature of the unit. Change, Work and Diversity The unit aims to introduce students to theoretical and practical approaches to Managing Change, Values, Ethics and Diversity and the role of Change Leadership in meeting organisational HRM&D aims, objectives and strategies. It will introduce stakeholder and issues management frameworks as practical methods for identifying and evaluating organisational situations and events and encourage in students a questioning, reflective and analytical approach. The unit will also enable students to successfully apply their theoretical learning to an identified organisational context of their choice and provide a range of considered organisational intervention recommendations. Doing Business Globally and Internationally The unit focuses on the issues that are important in International Business to Business transactions and relationships. The unit concentrates on the similarities and differences that exist within business cultures in the three most important geographic regions. The unit also recognises the financial management issues that organisations face when developing new relationships. The identification of new partners, the negotiation process, collaboration issues and the termination of agreements are central to the unit. Global Marketing and Communication This unit examines different concepts of international marketing within today s dynamic world trading environment and analyses the differences within aspects of domestic and international marketing planning. Whilst there will be clear links to international business, the unit will concentrate on international marketing issues with a heavy emphasis placed upon the challenges of marketing communication in the global market place and in particular international advertising. The study of theoretical frameworks underpins the unit, but with an emphasis on application to a variety of contexts. 08

UNIT OUTLINE Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management CIPS Global Supply Chain Management The unit will use a wide range of learning tools and strategies to develop an understanding of this integrated approach to business and to do this effectively it will be supported by contribution from the industry itself. The exciting challenges facing practitioners in supply chain management will be highlighted and particular emphasis will be placed on the role of the supply chain in multinational corporations and e-businesses. The role of marketing, procurement, operations management, IS and logistics will all be discussed in a variety of contexts and cross-disciplinary case studies will be a key feature of the unit. Transport and Inventory Management This unit provides students with an understanding of the key elements of national and international transport, how different forms of transport combine and operate to move goods and people around the world and how goods can be effectively and efficiently ordered, stored, dispatched and delivered. It will provide students with an appreciation of the institutional challenges, tensions and future opportunities for growth within supply and distribution systems and encourage students to use their business management skills developed throughout previous study to contribute to the formative and summative assessment of the unit. Strategic Supply Chain Management This unit aims to develop the ability to apply strategic thinking to contemporary issues impacting upon supply chain management and provide a thorough understanding of the tools and techniques necessary to analyse, evaluate and implement best practice supply chain solutions. At the end of the unit, the student will be able to critically evaluate supply chain management strategies in a range of organisation types against current best practice in this fast-moving field of study and demonstrate significant knowledge & understanding of appropriate tools and techniques of analysis necessary in the evaluation of supply chain & operational effectiveness. Innovation and IT in the Supply Chain The aim of this unit is to create an appreciation of the synergy between innovation and technology management as well as information technology (IT) in global supply networks. It focuses on innovation and technology management processes that add value throughout the development, production and delivery of services and products in supply networks and the tools needed to manage these processes effectively. In addition, the unit aims to give students a comprehensive understanding of modern approaches to innovation and technology management as well as IT approaches throughout supply networks. On completion of the unit, participants will be able to critically analyse the approaches to managing innovation and technologies as well as IT used by leading-edge companies operating on a global scale. CILT Business with Marketing Management Marketing Planning and Research This unit aims to provide guidance to future marketers to put together an overall marketing plan. It distinguishes between a company s corporate/business plan and marketing plans. Understanding the techniques and uses of Marketing Research and how the company should gather and use information is crucial to the planning process. Students will also learn how to combine all the elements of the marketing mix, in order to penetrate, capture and maintain competitive positions in identified key markets. The unit also clarifies the roles managers play at each stage of marketing planning to achieve overall corporate goals. Change, Work and Diversity This unit aims to introduce students to theoretical and practical approaches to managing change, values, ethics and diversity and the role of change leadership in meeting organisational HRM&D aims, objectives and strategies. It will introduce stakeholder and issues management frameworks as practical methods for identifying and evaluating organisational situations and events, and encourage in students a questioning, reflective and analytical approach. The unit will also enable students to successfully apply their theoretical learning to an identified organisational context of their choice and provide a range of considered organisational intervention recommendations. Buyer Behaviour and Integrated Marketing Communications This unit brings together two important and closely related areas of study for marketing and business students, namely understanding how buyers behave and make decisions and how to use this knowledge to effectively communicate with selected target markets. The study of theoretical frameworks underpins the unit, which is then applied to a variety of buyer and business contexts. Lectures are used to impart the theory and the seminars are a mix of practical and case study applications and academic material designed to encourage the application of theory and critical thinking. The assessment provides the student with the opportunity to utilise the theoretical frameworks in a hypothetical business scenario of the student s choice. Marketing Management and Strategy This unit will extend students knowledge and understanding of marketing, acquired from their introductory unit into the management area (approach and application). They will learn to apply the principles and techniques of marketing management across a wide range of goods and services in different markets. Students will learn to use models that help marketing managers to make more informed decisions (e.g. new product development, brand repositioning, deletion, sales-force management and communication techniques). Students will undertake analysis of complex situations via the use of case studies and learn how to present solutions through group discussions. CIM Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

UNIT OUTLINE Fee Schedule Please refer to the insert for the information on: Tuition Fee Non-tuition Fee Refund Policy For more information, please contact our programme consultant or email info.sg@kaplan.com Entry Requirements The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Northumbria University accepts a wide range of qualifications. These include: A recognised Polytechnic Diploma Relevant Private Diploma Non-related Diploma will be assessed on a case-by-case basis Mature candidates with working experience and other qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis Advance entry to final year available subject to university approval. Proof of the applicant s qualifications (a certified copy of the official transcript is acceptable), a resume and the first instalment must also be included. Please note that applications are not complete without all the items above. As the programme involves regular use of Internet, email, etc., students must possess or have convenient access to a personal computer with at least Windows 97 and an Internet connection to enable them to access materials electronically from the University and to participate in appropriate pedagogic interaction. Study Loans Study loans are available with most banks and financial institutions. Interested candidates may contact: POSB : 6333 0033 www.posb.com.sg Maybank : 1800 629 2265 www.maybank.com.sg TCC Ltd : 6319 3700 www.tcc.org.sg RHB Bank : 1800 323 0100 www.rhbbank.com.sg Closing Date Deadlines for applications for the intakes each term are contained in the application forms. We recommend students submit their application package 3 weeks before the commencement date. Who to Contact For enquiries on this course, send KAP-XYKA via sms to 9677 7598 or enter it at http://ask.kaplan.com.sg. You can also enter it through your GPRS-enabled phone at www.kaplansg.mobi By sending the code via sms or website, you have given your consent to have a representative from Kaplan contact you regarding your request. For more information or enquiries please contact: Telephone : 6733 1877 Facsimile : 6225 3605 Email : info.sg@kaplan.com Kaplan Website : www.kaplan.com.sg Northumbria Website : www.northumbria.ac.uk Checklist Have you: Duly completed and signed your application form? Attached a hard copy passport-sized photograph? Attached a front and back copy of your identification card / first page passport? Attached a complete official transcript and certificate of your tertiary record from each institution you have attended? Included your application fee? The full application package should be sent to: Director, Northumbria University Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Programmes Kaplan Higher Education Institute 8 Wilkie Road, #02-01, Singapore 228095 Northumbria University and Kaplan Higher Education Institute reserve the right to alter, amend or delete any programme fee, course, admission requirement, mode of delivery or other arrangements without prior notice. The information contained in this brochure is correct at time of printing (December 2014). 10

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