Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Diploma in Integrated Events and Project Management (DEPM)
Overview Entry Requirements What You'll Study Your Future
First Year
Module Code Module Name Total Hours
BE2501 Law I 52.5
BE2502 Events & Facilities Construction I 60
BE2503 Materials Application 60
BE2504 CADD 60
BE2505 Events Design & Drawing 60
BE2506 Event Experience 30
BE2507 Project Management I 60
BE2508 IT Application for Events I 60
BE2509 Light & Sound Systems 60
BE2510 Law II 52.5
SP0502 Innovation Design Enterprise in Action 30
SP0102 Character Development 30
Communication Skills (OC + WSE) 60
General Elective Module 30
Second Year
Module Code Module Name Total Hours
BE2601 Event Facilities Construction II 60
BE2602 Accounts & Finance 45
BE2603 Event Creation & Marketing 60
BE2604 Public Relations 45
BE2605 IT Application for Events II 60
BE2606 Cross Cultural Studies 45
BE2607 Economics 60
BE2608 Managing People & Resources 45
BE2609 Event Site Operations & Logistics 60
BE2610 Project II 60
BE2611 Engineering Services & Coordination 60
LC0118 Critical Reasoning Skills 30
General Elective Module 30
General Elective Module 30
Third Year
Module Code Module Name Total Hours
BE2701 Integrated Project 90
BE2702 Food & Beverage 45
BE2703 IT for Project and Events Management 60
BE2704 Environmental Safety & Health 45
BE2705 Customer Relations 45
BE2706 MICE Management 75
BE2707 Event Budgeting & Control 60
BE2708 Specialised Project & Event Management 75
BE2709 Venue & Space Management 60
BE2710 Negotiation Skills 45
BE2711 Entrepreneurship 30
LC0114 Communication Skills for Work 30
General Elective Module 30
Sypnoses of Modules
BE2501 Law I (Semester One Sequential Module)
Gives an appreciation of the nature, sources of law and the structure and hierarchy of courts in Singapore. It introduces Contract Law and its role in business and economic activity. Students will be given an appreciation of how to resolve/avoid contractual disputes.
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BE2502 Event Facilities Construction I (Semester One Sequential Module)
Gives students an understanding of the construction of simple building structures. It includes a short introduction to a building, its elements and their functions. It gives an appreciation of the building structure, fabric and finishes and the impact of event facilities/equipment/structure on buildings.
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BE2503 Materials Application (Semester One Sequential Module)
Provides students with an understanding of the physical, functional and aesthetic properties of common materials for event decoration and finishes, and their uses in buildings and other supporting infrastructures which are related to the organising of events, conventions and exhibitions.
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BE2504 CADD (Semester One Sequential Module)
Provides basic training for students in the preparation of drawings using CADD application. It trains students to prepare drawings in 2-Dimension. This is a “hands-on” module and will concentrate on building/event facilities drawing & will be conducted in computer laboratories.
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BE2505 Events Design & Drawing (Semester One Sequential Module)
Gives students the ability to manually draft simple design details in sketch or scale drawing form. Students are also introduced to reading and interpreting simple plans. An appreciation is also given, of design & its importance, and to the design process as applied to building and event facilities design and detailing.
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BE2506 Event Experience (Semester One Sequential Module)
Provides students with experiential learning by simulating an actual event. Students in groups will be tasked to brainstorm & select an event to carry out, develop a theme, select a suitable venue, plan, organise & execute, do the logistics, promote, market & launch and carry out the event.
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BE2507 Project Management I (Semester Two Sequential Module)
Gives students an understanding of general management principles including structure & relationships in an organisation, the management processes of planning, organising, control, motivation, leadership and organisational behaviour, as well as planning tools using bar chart and network analysis techniques.
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BE2508 IT Application for Events I (Semester Two Sequential Module)
Gives students the ability in IT applications relevant to Events Management. Topics covered include types of application software in preparing presentation materials for events. Students to have skills to present 2D and 3D rendered drawings using proprietary software. Produce posters for events and exhibitions using proprietary software.
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BE2509 Light & Sound Systems (Semester Two Sequential Module)
Provides students with an understanding of the science related to the internal environmental conditions of buildings & spaces. Particular emphasis is placed on thermal, acoustic and the visual environment in relation to the building services requirements for event venues.
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BE2510 Law II (Semester Two Sequential Module)
Provides students with an understanding of the general principles of the law of tort & Law of Agency and their application to business and economic activity.
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SP0502 Innovation, Design & Enterprise in Action (Semester Two Sequential Module)
This module is compulsory for all first-year students. The main objective of this module is to instill in our students an attitude for basic creativity, design literacy, innovation and enterprise, through an understanding of the design process. This experiential project-based learning module will enable students to question their preconceptions, see things from multiple perspectives, generate new ideas, make new ideas work, develop visual and verbal presentation to sell their new ideas to others to create new uses and lifestyles. Assessment is through critique sessions on students' ability to design, make, and develop visual and verbal presentation to sell their ideas and projects.
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SP0101 Character Development (Semester One Sequential Module)
This module is compulsory for all first year students. The main objective of ths module is to instill in our students attitudes and behaviour important for the development of racial harmony and strong identity as well as the SP-CORE values which are; Self-discipline, Personal integrity, Care and Concern, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. The focus is on application rather than theory, and opportunities will be provided for experiential learning in the form of class activities and student participation in community service programmes.
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Communication Skills (OC + WSE)
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General Elective Module
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BE2601 Event Facilities Construction II (Semester One Sequential Module)
Gives students an understanding of the construction, assembly, erection, dismantling and demolition of indoor and outdoor event structures/facilities. Topics covered include raised floor/platforms, partitions and wall panelling, booths, scaffoldings, tentages, stages, props, seating, basic carpentry work, flooring, roofing and other temporary structures, rigging supports, signage, etc. Selection, use, safety aspects and plants & tools used will also be covered.
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BE2602 Accounts & Finance (Semester One Sequential Module)
Gives students an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of accounting. Types of business organisations, preparation and interpretation of balance sheet and profit & loss statement, basic financial ratio analysis, sources of finance, cash flow analysis and budget & variance will also be taught.
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BE2603 Event Creation & Marketing (Semester One Sequential Module)
Give students an understanding of how a range of different types of events are initiated and planned and the concepts of marketing for events. Topics covered include event creation, marketing research and environment, elements of marketing mix, formulation of effective marketing strategy and plan, and funding & sponsorship, etc.
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BE2604 Public Relations (Semester One Sequential Module)
Give students an understanding of the power of Public Relations. Topics covered include the scope of PR works, PR department, plan and programme, PR tactics, effective communications, PR and the media, etc.
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BE2605 IT Application for Events II (Semester One Sequential Module)
Develops the students’ ability to use IT in project and events industry. It focuses on application of IT as an enabler for gathering, organising and managing information for decision making and reports. Students are given an understanding of Web design, and the use of the Internet. It also introduces the general principles and strategies of developing relevant database applications and simple statistical concepts and analysis. Knowledge of Word and Spreadsheet will be reinforced to manage information.
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BE2606 Cross Cultural Studies (Semester One Sequential Module)
Students will be given an appreciation of globalisation and the challenges of working in a multicultural market/workplace. Emphasis will be placed on different aspects of culture, how to adapt to a cross-cultural working environment, in the areas of communication, motivation, sensitivity and legal systems in the context of MICE and other events.
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BE2607 Economics (Semester Two Sequential Module)
Give students an understanding of basic microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts. Topics covered include resource allocation, demand and supply, price determination, production equilibrium, market structure, national income, macro equilibrium and objectives, money, monetary and fiscal policies and international trade
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BE2608 Managing People & Resources (Semester Two Sequential Module)
Give students an understanding of the calling of quotations and tenders including writing of simple specifications. It also covers outsourcing, workman compensation and employment acts, employment of foreign services, authorities’ permits and licenses. It also provides students an understanding of how to manage people – clients, in-house staff and vendors – more effectively to ensure that events are carried out successfully.
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BE2609 Event Site Operations & Logistics (Semester Two Sequential Module)
It covers the planning, allocation, deployment and coordination of resources required to deliver different types of events. Topics covered include venue logistics, organisation/production schedule for execution of events, secretariat service, M&E technical support, floor management, working with crews and service providers, ticketing, hospitality, ushering, visitor/audience management, crowd control, efficiency in operations with maintenance, risk and emergency management, post-event logistics, etc.
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BE2310 Project Management II (Semester Two Sequential Module)
Gives students an understanding of the principles of managing a general project and an appreciation of the PMBOK (Project Management Book of Knowledge) recommended by PMI. It provides an overview of the processes from the inception, feasibility, to the site/venue selection, preparation of a design brief, selection and appointment of project and event consultants, authority approval or endorsement, the coordination of design/concept development, tendering/bidding and award, site operations & logistics to the commissioning/rehearsal of a project. It also teaches essential project management tools on Network Analysis, resource allocation & levelling, progress tracking, cash flow projection and cost control to ensure that the project is able to meet the time, cost and quality/value objectives.
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BE2611 Engineering Services & Coordination (Semester Two Sequential Module)
Provides students with a basic understanding of mechanical and electrical services, in particular the coordination of their installation and operation. Services covered include audio-visual, electrical, communication/internet, air conditioning and plumbing and the support/backup services for events..
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LC0118 Critical Reasoning Skills (Semester Two Sequential Module)
Emphasises the process of crafting a structured, coherent argument. Students learn to critically examine issues across disciplines, and apply various thinking stategies, interpret and analyse facts, evaluate arguments and opinions and arrive at a balanced viewpoint expressed in speech and writing.
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BE2701 Integrated Project (Year-Long Module)
Aims to develop initiative, self-reliance and organisational abilities by making students work independently in a simulated work situation. It consists of an in-depth study, under the guidance of a tutor, of a topic related to actual practice in project and events management. The project could simulate the concept creation, event branding & marketing, planning, scheduling, venue facilities, site logistics, financial management and other related aspects of management for project and events. It draws upon the various aspects of the course content and may require a thorough literature search & field-work and the writing of a report, model making or video or CD production or the writing of application software. An element of creativity, innovation and enterprise, (CIE), is also required.
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BE2702 Food & Beverage (Semester One Sequential Module)
Gives an understanding of the provision of good food and beverage for events. It covers food preparation, storage and service, beverages, catering contracts, food safety planning, waste management, specialist requirement for example vegetarian & halal food and legal aspects such as licensing, certification etc.
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BE2703 IT for Project and Events Management (Semester One Sequential Module)
Provides students with the ability to apply IT in project and events management work. It focuses on applications such as project planning, scheduling, tracking, resource allocation & levelling, project cost allocation & tracking and reporting. It also gives an understanding of the common IT terminologies used and the process of e-tendering/e-bidding and e-commerce applications used for project & events procurement.
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BE2704 Environmental Safety & Health (Semester One Sequential Module)
Gives an understanding of the various environmental safety & health issues relating to events management. It focuses on the legal requirements as well as an understanding of safety and industrial health & hygiene issues, environmental impact and aspects including noise, pollution, waste management, etc and public health. .
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BE2705 Customer Relations (Semester One Sequential Module)
Give students an understanding of the fundamentals of customer service. Topics covered include scope of customer service, listening to customers, effective communication, service recovery, measuring customer satisfaction, customer loyalty development, improvement of service to customers and customer data management, in the context of event organisers, venue providers and contractors.
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BE2706 MICE Management (Semester One Sequential Module)
Gives an understanding of the MICE industry generally. It focuses on the principles, practices and critical success factors of meetings, incentives travel, conventions and exhibitions. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating and selecting suitable events and the management processes to ensure successful organisation of such events.
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BE2707 Event Budgeting & Control (Semester Two Sequential Module)
Gives an understanding of the estimating and budgeting of an event. It focuses on the processes involved in the breaking down of projects/events into cost components, estimating their costs and building up the budget for the whole project/event. It includes finding the basic material, labour, plant, management and design fees, and other ‘outsourcing’ costs. It also covers progress payment computation and final accounts.
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BE2708 Specialised Project & Event Management (Semester Two Sequential Module)
Gives students an understanding of the planning and management of specialised project and events. Students will learn about the different types of specialised projects and events, such as commercial, social, cultural, leisure and life style, arts events, etc, including the planning, management process and the unique needs and features of such events.
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BE2709 Venue & Space Management (Semester Two Sequential Module)
Gives an understanding of the principles of selecting and managing venues and facilities space. It focuses on how the space & facilities in venues are evaluated, planned, managed, operated and maintained. It covers the preparation and layout of site and floor plans, traffic circulation routes, consideration and allocation of space for ‘front of the house’ activities, event area, event services & supports, as well as the planning of security and emergency/evacuation routes for an event venue. It will also focus on maximising the value of space utilised to maximise returns, functionality and operating and maintenance efficiency.
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BE2710 Negotiation Skills (Semester Two Sequential Module)
Provides students with an understanding of effective negotiation strategies. Topics covered include understanding the different types of negotiations, no-verbal communication, planning negotiation, cross-cultural negotiations, benefits of effective negotiation, conflict resolution, setting up negotiation strategies and creative bargaining.
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BE2711 Entrepreneurship (Semester Two Sequential Module)
Gives students the fundamentals of entrepreneurship with the understanding of the qualities, skills and knowledge needed by an entrepreneur in the start up process. Covers practical aspects of business environment analysis, generation of business ideas, market survey and research, operation management, etc.
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LC0114 Communication Skills for Work (Semester Two Sequential Module)
Aims to equip students with the oral and writing skills needed for work. They learn how to write e-mail messages, participate in meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes of meetings and handle business calls effectively. A variety of media is used, with practice and learning taking place in situations simulating those at work
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