[NP-SDAA-C2] Post Diploma Certificate in Agribusiness and Analytics - Part of Specialist Diploma in Agritechnology and Agribusiness (SDAA)

Offered by School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology

Specialist Diploma

Course Schedule
About Course
Course Structure
Entry Requirements
Financial Matters

Course Schedule

Class Day(s): Tue, Wed and Thu
Time: 6.30pm to 10pm
Delivery Mode: Classroom, Synchronous eLearning, Asynchronous eLearning

About Course

Course Objectives

This certificate aims to train participants in agribusiness, entrepreneurship, financial management and supply chain management. Participants will be equipped with knowledge and skills on agri-business management processes that emphasize business strategies, financial sustainability, utilization of big data analytics in business decision making, and new start-up businesses related to urban farming.

Course Description

The Post Diploma Certificate in Agribusiness and Analytics - Part of Specialist Diploma in AgriTechnology and AgriBusiness (SDAA) is a part-time CET course, consist of the following modules:
1) Agricultural Analytics & Productivity (45 hrs)
2) Agribusiness and Financial Management (45 hrs)
3) Agricultural Supply Chain and Management (45 hrs)

Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2021008712

Post-Diploma Certificate in Agribusiness and Analytics
Agribusiness and Financial Management (NP-013535)
This module aims to equip students with vital decision-making skills, leadership, and management qualities in the agri-business industry. Students will be introduced to fundamental business management principles and processes, including ethical and legal requirements, resource management and project management in agri-business. Students will also learn basic marketing principles such as customer behavior, product, distribution channels, promotion, and pricing. Core entrepreneurial know-how in setting up a business and the value creation process from generating and evaluating business ideas will also be incorporated. Students will also learn to apply cost-benefit analysis and business finance concepts for the management of an agri-business.
Agricultural Analytics & Productivity (NP-013534)
This module aims to equip students with the knowledge of the emerging phenomena of using data to achieve business objectives. Data analytics enables businesses to realize the full potential of data (generated from various business processes, primary and complementary sources), thus improving the effectiveness in generating business insights and intelligence for optimal decision-making purposes. The module will demonstrate how data can be prepared and used in the agricultural industry for productivity and decision-making. Students will learn to use data analytics to unlock the value of data and enacting decisions. This technology can be applied in areas such as predictive maintenance, sales forecasting or supply optimization. Students will also be equipped with the foundational skills and knowledge required to get started with data analytics. This includes explaining various data modeling techniques, data preparation techniques, perform modeling and prediction, and hands-on lab exercises on agriculture-related use-cases.
Agricultural Supply Chain and Management (NP-013536)
This module aims to equip students with the knowledge and skillsets required to handle perishable and time-sensitive products, keeping them fresh throughout the entire supply chain. The areas of coverage range from warehousing to distribution of products based on the various Singapore Standards for the cold chain management. Students will be introduced to quality management systems to ensure proper management of agricultural products from post-harvesting to retail. Packaging and traceability technology, as well as new retail technology, will also be covered. The module provides the framework to understand and manage production, sourcing, supply chain risks and the distribution networks that bring foods to consumers locally and globally. It also introduces regulatory and funding frameworks that are relevant to agribusiness and new farming techniques.

Entry Requirements

Condition 1

Highest qualification

Local polytechnic diploma in science, engineering, information and communications, and business management.
or

Condition 2

Highest qualification

University Degree in science, engineering, information and communications, and business management.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least five years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness.

Suitable applicants who are shortlisted will have to go through an interview and/or entrance test.

The Polytechnics reserve the right to shortlist and admit applicants.

Financial matters

Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)

Description Post-Diploma Certificate in Agribusiness and Analytics Total course fee
Full Course fee $5,385.69 $5,385.69
PR Sponsored by SME $429.03 $429.03
Singapore Citizen Sponsored by SME $429.03 $429.03
Singapore Citizen Aged 40 & Above $429.03 $429.03
Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 $618.03 $618.03
Singapore PR $1,706.94 $1,706.94
Long-Term Visit Pass Plus $5,385.69 $5,385.69

GST rate

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.

Payment option

The first payment needs to be made after accepting the offer.

Allowed payment by

The course fee allows to be paid by:
Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form);
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).

Nett supplementary fees payable
  • GPA Insurance Fee S$2.11, subject to GST, fees payable S$2.30,  Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)
  • Other Fees S$7.43, subject to GST, fees payable S$8.10,  Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)

Refund and withdrawal policy

  • Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.

Remarks

Company Sponsorship

If your employer is sponsoring your course fee, please refer to this guide to link your company's Corppass to the STEP Corppass e-Service first. Your company will need to generate sponsorship link for you to register for the course.

For more details, please refer to the step-by-step guide to enrol, track and manage employee's learning activities and other services.