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Bachelor of Science (Honours)> Management> ManagementwithAccounting> ManagementwithInternationalBusiness> ManagementwithMarketing

Full-timeProgrammes

> A University of London college> Ranked 129th University in the World

(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015/16)

> Taught by university faculty direct from the UK> Close to 90% of 2014 and 2015 graduates obtained First Class

and Second Class Honours

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Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Professor Jeffrey UnermanHead of the

School of Management

The School of Management at Royal Holloway is successful, friendly, ambitious and focused. We offer a full programme of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Our students learn from academic staff who, through their world-leading research, seek to both understand and influence the actions of managers in private, public and not-for-profit areas, and to share that understanding with students.

Through our programmes, you will therefore have access to the very latest thinking in management that will equip you to succeed in a global economy; to bridge cultures and geographies and to develop an astute social awareness that will be critical to your future as a leader. By bringing our undergraduate programmes in Management to students in Singapore, in conjunction with Kaplan Higher Education Academy, we aim to bring the opportunity to study for a Royal Holloway, University of London degree to those of you who, for many reasons, cannot come to Royal Holloway in the UK to study. I look forward to welcoming you as a Royal Holloway undergraduate student, and sharing the success of your studies with us.

WELCOME MESSAGES

Professor Rob Kemp Deputy Principal

Royal Holloway is one of the largest multi-faculty Colleges within the University of London and combines a distinguished history with a reputation for cutting edge thinking and academic innovation.

Royal Holloway is recognised worldwide as one of the UK’s leading teaching and research higher education institutions. The University’s eminent staff works at the forefront of their subject areas and 60% of their research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.

The Royal Holloway, University of London degree gained by our talented and high-achieving graduates is valued by employers the world over; 91% of our 2014 graduates were in work, further study or both, six months after graduating.

Through the Kaplan Higher Education Academy, you will have the opportunity to study a University of London degree taught by Royal Holloway staff and supported by online resources in Singapore. You will experience our innovative teaching that has meaning and impact in the world at large and you will work with research leading academics to develop the key skills of analysis, creative thinking and presentation. We look forward to bringing the Royal Holloway experience to Singapore and invite you to join us there.

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KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATION ACADEMY IN SINGAPORE

Kaplan Higher Education Academy 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 Academy in Singapore, pursuing full-time programmes that range from diplomas to Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

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, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, Information Technology, Law and Nursing & Allied Health.

The Kaplan City Campuses

Kaplan Higher Education is one of the largest private education institutions in Singapore, spanning more than 140,000 sqft, over 3 campuses – Kaplan City Campus @ PoMo, @ Wilkie Edge and @ Bugis (at the National Library Building). The campuses are located in the heart of the city; all within walking distances from 5 MRT stations across major train lines. All campuses are strategically located to provide students convenience and conducive study environment with state-of-the-art classrooms & computer labs, high-speed WiFi, relaxation lounges, easy access to comprehensive library resources and food & beverage outlets on campus.

Kaplan City Campuses Location Map

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Royal Holloway is one of the largest colleges of the University of London, a federal organisation of 18 self-governing colleges of outstanding reputation, together with a number of acclaimed central academic bodies and activities. Together, they form a large and diverse British university. The colleges are individual entities in their own right, each with its own distinctive community and character. The current Chancellor is Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal. She is the 10th person to hold the post since the University’s foundation and has done so since 1981. The Vice-Chancellor of the University of London is Professor Sir Adrian Smith who took up office in 2012. Degrees from the University of London have a reputation for excellence across the world.

University of London

ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Why Choose Royal Holloway, University of London

• A University of London college• Royal Holloway University has a satisfaction rating of 89%,

making us the top university among the University of London institutions.

(National Student Survey 2015)

• 100% taught by Royal Holloway faculty• Ranked 129th University in the World (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015/16)

• Ranked 19th in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015)

• Ranked 37th in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2017)

• Ranked 4th in Marketing (The Complete University Guide 2017: Marketing) • Ranked 39th in Business and Management Studies (The Complete University Guide 2017: Business and Management Studies)

• Ranked 40th in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2016)

• Ranked 14th in the UK for Management research outputs (Research Excellence Framework 2014)

• Royal Holloway University of London is officially recognised by UK government

(www.gov.uk/check-a-university-is-officially-recognised/recognised-bodies)

• University candidates with a degree from a University accredited by the home government of the country will be considered for appointment into the Singapore Public Service.

(www.ifaq.gov.sg/PSD)

Accreditations & Memberships for School of Management

• The Association of MBAs (AMBA)• The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

(AACSB International)• Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS)• The European Academy of Business in Society (EABIS)• The European Foundation for Management Development

(EFMD)• Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRiME) (www.royalholloway.ac.uk/management/aboutus/whymanagement.aspx)

Royal Holloway is widely recognised on the world stage as one of the UK’s leading teaching and research universities. One of the larger colleges of the University of London, the university is strong across the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities. Its strong around 8,500 students work with internationally renowned scholars in 20 academic departments. The University of London degree gained by its talented, high-achieving graduates is valued the world over.

Royal Holloway, University of London

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GRADUATION

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

I did not hesitate to sign up when I realised that the renowned UOL brand had partnered with Kaplan to offer degree programmes under Royal Holloway. I like that the programme has an organised course content and it is a highly recognised qualification. I was offered a job with more than 30% increment before I graduated.

Cecilia ChenEricsson Telecommunications

BSc (Second Class Hons) in Management with Marketing Royal Holloway, University of London Graduate

Being a regular serviceman, I needed a degree that is recognised by my organisation and could be completed in a relatively short time. My experience so far in this 1.5 year degree programme has proven to be a wise decision. The lecturers and programme managers are very supportive and committed to ensuring that students have an enriching study experience at Kaplan.

Oliver Ong BaoshunPublic Sector

BSc (First Class Hons) in Management with Marketing GraduateRoyal Holloway, University of London Graduate

Royal Holloway, a University of London college, has a reputable standing. The classes were interactive and I greatly enjoyed every single one. One of the modules gave me the opportunity to work with and analyse a local SME as a real case and that was of immeasurable value. The flexible schedule provided by Kaplan and Royal Holloway allowed me to pursue an internship at a local technology firm as a business analyst intern, which subsequently landed me a full-time offer. Furthermore, upon graduation, I was accepted into the MSc programme with Nanyang Technological University.

Soh Zheng Lun, DarrenGlobalroam Business Analyst

BSc (First Class Hons) in Management with International BusinessRoyal Holloway, University of London Graduate

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Bachelor of Science (Honours)

PROGRAMME TEAM

FACULTY SUPPORT

Dr Isabella Chaney Programme Director

Marianne Bowyer Programme Administrator

Ailson MoraesTeaching Fellow in Strategy and International Business

Chris HackleyProfessor of Marketing

Pauline MacLaranProfessor of Marketing and Consumer Research

Dr Huaichuan RuiSenior Lecturer in International andComparative Business

Catherine HaborTeaching andResearch Associate, Technologies and Information Management

Dr John Ahwere-BafoLecturer inAccounting

Christopher NapierProfessor of Management

Dr Diego VasquezSenior Lecturer inStrategy and International Business

Dr Sigrun Wagner Senior Lecturer inInternational Business and Sustainability

Benedetta CappelliniSenior Lecturer inMarketing

Dr Evangelos Giouvris Lecturer in Finance

Dr Leonardo RinaldiLecturer in Accounting

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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE & CONTENT

BSc (Honours) in Management with Marketing

• Strategic Management• Managerial Accounting• Marketing Management• Asia Pacific Business• The Global Economy

• Modern Business in Comparative Perspectives

• Advertising and Promotion in Brand Marketing

• Consumer Behaviour

• Marketing Research• E-Commerce• Elective 1 - IB/ACC pathway• Elective 2 - IB/ACC pathway

BSc (Honours) in Management with International Business

• Strategic Management• Managerial Accounting• Marketing Management• Asia Pacific Business• The Global Economy

• Modern Business in Comparative Perspectives

• European Business• Multinational Enterprise

• Asia Pacific Multinationals• Clusters, Small Business and

International Competition• Elective 1 - MKT/ACC pathway• Elective 2 - MKT/ACC pathway

BSc (Honours) in Management with Accounting

• Strategic Management• Managerial Accounting• Marketing Management• Asia Pacific Business• The Global Economy

• Modern Business in Comparative Perspectives

• Strategic Management Accounting• International Financial Accounting

• Strategic Finance• Accounting for Corporate Accountability• Elective 1 - MKT/IB pathway• Elective 2 - MKT/IB pathway

BSc (Honours) in Management

• Strategic Management• Managerial Accounting• Marketing Management• Asia Pacific Business• The Global Economy

• Modern Business in Comparative Perspectives

• Elective 1 - IB pathway• Elective 2 - IB pathway

• Elective 3 - ACC pathway• Elective 4 - ACC pathway• Elective 5 - MKT pathway• Elective 6 - MKT pathway

Management programmes are delivered in three levels:

Level 3: Comprises of two Academic Sessions of 26 weeks each, during which students must complete course units to the value of 2 in each Academic Session. All students take MN3301 Modern Business in Comparative Perspectives together with four-course units specific to their specialist pathway and two optional course units. The Academic Session in which Level 3 course units are delivered may vary from that shown.

Level 1: Exemption provided through a recognised foundation diploma.

Level 2: Comprises of one Academic Session of 26 weeks. Students on all pathways take all Level 2 course units. Progression to Level 3 is based on students passing a minimum total of 3 course units, which must include MN2201 Strategic Management, the compulsory course unit.

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Bachelor of Science (Honours)

All teaching takes place at Kaplan City Campuses’ teaching facilities in Singapore. Teaching is through a number of means depending on the specific topic or course, but is mostly by lectures, seminars and workshops. Lectures are delivered via the college’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Lectures normally provide coverage of the essential subject matter, literature review and summaries of the key debates. Seminars or workshops supplement lectures or allow students the opportunity to practice or acquire a technical or personal skill. They employ a range of approaches, including case studies, discussion, role-plays, one-to-one interactions, question and answer sessions, information technology or computer-based training. Students will be expected to study the recorded lectures in their own time and seminars or workshops will be conducted predominantly by local appointed lecturers, with supporting 3-6 hour sessions partially taught by Royal Holloway, University of London faculty lecturers.

Teaching, Learning & Assessment

• All students, as members of the School of Management, are allocated a Personal Advisor, who is responsible for their academic welfare and contacts them regularly by email throughout the programme. Personal welfare is the responsibility of Kaplan Higher Education Academy.

• Lecturers are available to all students who wish to discuss academic and other issues related to specific courses. They may be consulted by email. Students will be notified on who to contact for each course on their programme.

• The academic welfare of the students is the responsibility of the Programme Director and the programme teams at Kaplan and Royal Holloway.

• Students will be provided with a detailed student handbook and course specifications.

• Students will be given supporting materials and learning resources via the College e-library and access to the College’s Virtual Learning Environment.

• There will be an induction programme during the first week of each academic session.

Student Support & Guidance

Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded the prestigious Bachelor of Science (Honours). The degree will be the same as that awarded to on-campus students of the university.

Graduation & Recognition

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE & CONTENT

Assessment methods vary in accordance with the aims and outcomes of a specific topic or course, but frequently involve a combination of in-course assessment and formal end-of- academic session written examinations. In addition, group and individual projects, in-course tests, group and individual presentations, reports, quantitative analysis and essays are all used at some point during the programmes. For all assessments except in-course tests, students receive detailed feedback from the examiner in a standardised format.

Assessment Methods

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) programme is managed by a professional programme management team at Kaplan Higher Education Academy. The team ensures that in addition to classes, students will receive regular programme newsletters via email, academic support via email or other online resources and study notes. Programme managers will also provide assistance with scheduling, study group formation, Kaplan City Campus library membership, assignment and examination management, student liaison and organisation, and others.

Programme Management

Each academic session consists of 26 weeks:

Academic Support via Email / Virtual Learning Environment / Online Library / Face-to-Face Workshops / Seminars

Weeks 1 to 20 • 18 hours for half course units• 36 hours for full course units • Additional 3 to 6 hours of classes by lecturers from Royal Holloway, University of London• Assignment submission

Weeks 21 to 22 • Revision and examinations

Weeks 23 to 26 • Term break

Learning Cycle

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UNIT OUTLINE

Core Units

Asia Pacific Business On completion of the unit, students should be able to assess and evaluate the factors behind the rapid growth of the Asia Pacific region in the last four decades; appreciate and be able to discuss the extent of diversity in Asia Pacific business institutions and markets; analyse the impact of foreign multinationals in the region; distinguish and describe the range of different relationships between Asia Pacific states and indigenous businesses; evaluate human resources management and employment relations issues in the region and apply theoretical insights to the context of Asia Pacific.

Managerial Accounting This unit aims to allow students to understand and apply techniques of cost-volume-profit analysis, absorption costing, activity-based costing and activity-based management approaches. Students will also understand the issues for accounting and control around the movement from a manufacturing to a service/knowledge-led business environment including behavioural and structural factors, why management accounting has a role in improving organisational performance and discuss the development of shareholder and stakeholder views and their impact on accounting. Students will also be able to recognise that the practice of management accounting rests in an organisational and societal context and explain how and why this has implications for the production of data and the implementation of systems of control.

Marketing Management At the end of the unit, students will be able to recognise the significance of marketing in contributing to national wealth creation and economic development, and the relationship between consumer choice and democracy; discuss corporate marketing management including the marketing mix (4Ps) and services marketing mix (7Ps) frameworks, the product life-cycle, models about marketing communications and persuasion, pricing approaches, marketing research, buyer behaviour, product policy, strategic approaches to marketing, sources of brand equity, market segmentation and disintermediation impacts on channels of distribution. Students will also learn to assess the social responsibilities of marketers and limitations associated with conventional marketing management.

Modern Business in Comparative PerspectivesThis unit examines the evolution of economic and business systems in the United States, Japan, Germany, Britain and China. In particular, it will describe the economic success of nations, performance and competition in the modern international economy, explain the achievements of the world’s leading economies by exploring the character of their institutions and businesses through the application of comparative methods, elucidate the historical origins of differences in national institutions and corporate capabilities and consider the relationship between trends in the international economy, the economic development of nations, and the nature of business systems.

Strategic Management The unit aims to analyse the principal theories of strategic management and set them in the context of key developments in which contemporary businesses operate, including political and regulatory developments, technological change, financialisation, the development of ‘new’ business models and the changes in the framework for assessing corporate performance. The unit aims to discuss key concepts and debates in the theory of corporate and business strategy, to examine the changing context in which corporate strategy is formulated and implemented, to illustrate how theoretical debates can be related to corporate strategies via the analysis of case studies covering a variety of industrial settings and situations, and to enable students to analyse financial and non-financial data relevant to the analysis of corporate performance.

The Global EconomyThe notion of “globalisation” is one of the most powerful ideas in the world today, informing debates on politics, economics, development and society. However, this debate is highly polarised and there is little consensus, even on what we mean by globalisation and for how long it has been in existence. This unit aims not to provide a definitive definition but instead to approach the subject by exploring the growth and development of the international or global economy during the ‘long’ twentieth-century. This historical perspective allows us a more realistic view on many of the ‘myths’ and arguments surrounding globalisation. The unit will examine the forces shaping the global economy and the institutions to which it has given rise, from the World Trade Organisation to the multinational enterprise, relevant theoretical perspectives (economic, historical, management, geopolitical), the role of foreign direct investment and the consequences of globalisation.

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UNIT OUTLINE

Pathway Units

Accounting for Corporate AccountabilityThis unit aims to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of key contemporary issues involved in discharging corporate duties of accountability to third party stakeholders; develop students’ knowledge and understanding of subjectivities inherent in externally published accounting information and develop students’ appreciation of the economic consequences of corporate reporting practices. Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of corporate duties of accountability to external stakeholders; discuss and analyse the nature of subjective judgements involved in several complex areas of financial, social and environmental accounting and reporting; employ UK and international Generally Accepted Accounting Practice in analysis of the financial accounting treatment of a range of complex types of financial transactions and explain the broad nature of economic consequences which can potentially flow from different accounting and reporting practices.

Advertising and Promotion in Brand MarketingThis unit aims to provide students with a strategic perspective on contemporary marketing communication management within an international context. It draws together theoretical and practitioner traditions from diverse literatures to focus not only on issues of advertising and brand management, but also on the cultural role and ethical standing of advertising. It seeks to offer an integrated understanding of advertising and promotion from both a managerial and a cultural perspective.

Asia Pacific MultinationalsThis unit focuses on foreign direct investment by Asia Pacific companies in their key markets of Europe and their importance in relation to worldwide operations: it looks at the leading role of Japanese multinationals, and at the activities of firms from Korea, China and Taiwan; and it compares the strategies and organisation of Asian international business and other nations.

Students should understand the characteristics and capabilities of Japan’s multinational enterprises (MNEs) generally, including the influence of home and host country factors, the role of Japanese multinationals in European markets, compared to Asia and North America, the characteristics and capabilities of Korean MNEs, the influence of home and host country factors, and their activities in Europe and key markets, the characteristics of MNEs from mainland China, the differing influences of home and host country factors, and their strategic and organisational objectives, the strategies, organisation and capabilities of multinationals from Taiwan and the Asia Pacific generally, the similarities and differences of MNEs from Asia Pacific nations, the global strategies of Asian MNEs, and their impact on Europe and host economies, the forces of economic internationalisation and cross-border integration, and theories of international business and their relation to the practical cases of leading Japanese, Korean and Chinese multinationals.

Clusters, Small Business and International CompetitionStudents who successfully complete this unit will be able to understand theories of clusters, and apply them to the analysis of small and medium enterprises operating in different contexts; understand vertical and horizontal collaborative strategies and their impact on firms’ capabilities, resources and performance; assess the relationships between small companies and multinationals and the mechanisms through which small companies are linked to the global economy; compare different clusters and assess the competitive advantages and disadvantages they generate for companies and evaluate when clusters may foster innovation.

Consumer BehaviourUnderstanding the nature of consumer behaviour is critical for understanding not just the marketing environment, but also the nature of the consumer society that we live in. This unit seeks to develop critical understandings of consumer behaviour that will hold relevance both inside and outside the domain of marketing practice. This unit is best suited to those students who are open to new ideas, who are self-motivated, willing to read extensively and contribute widely to class discussion and who are curious about the nature of contemporary consumption, markets and culture. By the end of this unit, students should be able to assess and evaluate the factors, internally and externally, through which we understand consumer behaviour; apply relevant consumer behaviour theories in understanding the impact of marketing strategies; develop critical and reflexive understanding of the nature of consumption, markets and culture; apply appropriate research techniques and appreciate the complexity of consumer behaviour.

E-commerceThe main aims of the unit are to describe the key features of web-based e-commerce, how it is being conducted and managed; investigate a range of e-commerce applications; assess the major opportunities, limitations, issues and risks of e-commerce and provide an appreciation of the technologies and business issues surrounding e-commerce systems that underpin modern organisations.

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European BusinessThis unit examines European business within the European Union (EU) and in the greater global context. Attention is paid to key institutions, policies and processes involved in the widening and deepening of the union and the implications of such for European businesses and for consumers. The unit also examines the political and economic ties between the EU and the United States, and between the EU and Russia; this includes some coverage of key trade disputes. Lobbying will also be covered. Journal articles and case studies will be used to raise and explore key issues. A range of other techniques will serve to stimulate in-class discussions about the European business environment.

International Financial AccountingThis unit seeks to develop awareness of various aspects of the international financial accounting environment. On completion of this unit, students should have both theoretical and practical understanding of aspects of the international accounting environment. In particular, they should be able to demonstrate understanding of the influences on national financial reporting, differences in financial reporting systems internationally, approaches to the classification of financial reporting systems, international harmonisation and standardisation of accounting, communication issues in accounting, aspects of international accountability and aspects of accounting in selected countries.

Marketing ResearchMarketing Research is fundamental for informed management decision making in modern organisations. The unit prepares students in both identifying and obtaining appropriate marketing information for strategic and tactical marketing decisions. In addition, the unit seeks to develop students’ analytical skills and critical thinking to properly interpret the results of a marketing research exercise. The unit focuses on providing students with the necessary skills that will enable them to carry out marketing research projects within a real life environment, including the use of statistical procedures which are often omitted from research reports due to an absence of the knowledge of what are the correct procedures to be applied, or to prevent the reader being ‘scared off’.

Topics covered in this unit include: the marketing research process; research design, quantitative and qualitative approaches, measurement, scaling and questionnaire design; and data analysis/manipulation using the SPSS software. The unit is designed to help potential managers/market researchers to recognise the role of systematic information gathering and analysis in facilitating strategic marketing decisions. Emphasis of this unit will be on both quantitative and qualitative approaches at conducting research. It will also familiarise students with the various data collection techniques.

Multinational EnterpriseThis unit provides an overview of the development and contemporary vicissitudes of the key players on the international economic stage: multinational enterprises (MNEs). Attention is placed on the development of MNEs and foreign direct investment (FDI), as well as on the underlying reasons for foreign investment and globalisation. The unit discusses the determinants of internationalisation as well as its effects on the host countries. Different types of internationalisation strategies are compared and examined. The emphasis of the unit is on the political economy of MNEs rather than about their strategic decision-making.

Strategic FinanceThis unit seeks to develop a critical understanding of finance as it links to strategy, especially the enabling characteristics and limitations of finance in strategic decision-making. By the end of the unit, students should be able to apply the main principles of finance theory to commercial problems; understand the notion and relationship between risk and return; understand the valuation of equities, bonds and options and the relative merits of different approaches to choosing and valuing securities; discuss the relevance of information efficiency; evaluate the consequences of a proposed takeover or merger from the perspective of capital markets and analyse the current state of financial markets.

Strategic Management AccountingThis unit seeks to develop a critical understanding of accounting as it links to strategy, especially the enabling characteristics and limitations of accounting in strategic decision-making. By the end of the unit, students should be able to understand, develop and interrogate business models and operating architecture; evaluate capital structure and off-balance sheet financing; evaluate the impact of mergers and acquisitions on businesses; evaluate strategic control tools and techniques such as responsibility accounting and transfer pricing; critically understand the relationship between product markets, internal organisation cost structures and capital market expectations and how they impact on strategy and critically appreciate that accounting numbers reflect complex market, organisation and institutional relationships.

UNIT OUTLINE

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FEE SCHEDULE & APPLICATION

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 to [email protected]

Fee Schedule

The Royal Holloway BSc (Hons) programme accepts a wide range of advanced standing qualifications: • Polytechnic Diploma• Kaplan Diploma • Private Diploma/Advanced Diploma*• Mature applicants with other qualifications*

*Assessed on a case-by-case basis

Applicants admitted to the programme may be required to undertake additional courses in order to gain entry. The final decision rests with the University. Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate a satisfactory level of English language proficiency in one of the following: • IELTS of 6.5 OR • TOEFL of 600 (or 250 in the computer-based test)Applicants are also required to complete the application by providing: • Duly completed and signed application form • List of qualifications, certificates and proof of official transcript from each institution attended (certified copy of the official transcript is acceptable)• Resume detailing employment experience and major work achievements (if applicable)• Personal Statement/Statement of intention (if applicable)• Photocopy of passport or identification card• 1 passport-sized photograph • Programme application feePlease note that the application is not complete without all the items stated above.

Entry Requirements & Application

The progression and award requirements are the same across all Honours Degree programmes at Royal Holloway. Students must pass courses to the value of at least 3 course units on each level of the programme. For some programmes, there may be a requirement to pass specific course units in order to progress to the next stage, or to qualify for a particular degree title. Students are considered for the award and classified on the basis of a weighted average. This is calculated from marks achieved in levels 2 and 3, and gives twice the weighting to marks achieved in level 3.

Progression & Award Requirements

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singaporerequires all foreign students to hold a valid Student Pass for theirfull-time study in Singapore. A minimum of 90% attendance mustbe attained to protect the interest of foreign students.Documents required for application of Student Pass: • Completed Student Pass application Form 16 and Form V36• Certified/Notarised copy of highest qualification certificates & transcripts, birth certificate and bank statement• Employer’s letter certifying applicant’s occupation and salary (if applicable) • Employer’s letter certifying parents’ occupation and salary• Photocopy of passport • 1 passport-sized photograph• Student Pass processing fee Applications must be submitted to Kaplan Higher EducationAcademy, at least 1 month before the start of programme intake.

International Students

Royal Holloway and Kaplan Higher Education Academy 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 (May 2016).Registered with Council for Private Education, UEN 199409389H, Validity: 20.05.2014 - 19.05.2018.

The full application package should be sent to:Director, RHUL BSc (Hons) Programmes (Full-time)Kaplan Higher Education AcademyKaplan City Campus @ Wilkie Edge8 Wilkie Road, #02-01, Singapore 228095

For enquiries on this course, SMS RHFTBRO-22<space>Name <space>Email Address to 8338 1333. By sending the code via SMS, 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 1877Facsimile : 6225 3605Email Address : [email protected] Website : royalhollowayatkaplan.com.sgRHUL website : www.royalholloway.ac.uk/management

Who to Contact

Study Loan*

Study loans are available with most banks and financial institutions. Interested candidates may contact: CIMB Bank : 6333 7777 www.cimbbank.com.sgMaybank : 1800 629 2265 www.maybank.com.sgOCBC Bank : 6586 7403 www.ocbc.com.sg*Only applicable for local students.

[email protected]

KaplanSingapore kaplan.com.sg

Kaplan City Campus @ PoMo 1 Selegie Road Level 6, Singapore 188306

6733 1877

Kaplan City Campus @ Wilkie Edge 8 Wilkie Road Level 2, Singapore 228095Kaplan City Campus @ Bugis 100 Victoria Street (National Library Building) #09-02, Singapore 188064