PurpleTrain.com offers new BA track

Launched only in April this year, the new BA-track Business Administration program online has already attracted an enthusiastic response.

Endorsed by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), this three-part course offers students direct entry to many accredited universities.

Offered online only through PurpleTrain.com, the track consists of three courses offered at different levels, the Diploma in Business Administration, followed by the Higher Diploma and finally the Advanced Diploma. Entry requirements to each program depend on the student's qualifications.

Mr Raj Singh, Assistant Director, PurpleTrain.com said: " The recognition for this qualification is high as it is endorsed by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate. Students graduating from this programme are admitted to many universities directly. Many students want to attain a highly recognised qualification as this but many are not able to as they find it impossible to fit attending physical classes into their busy schedules. Therefore, we have decided to bring this programme online"

PurpleTrain is also in an excellent position to offer this product online. We have been teaching this series of programme for over 10 years in the classroom. Thus we are able to leverage on our extensive experience gained from running these courses in the classrooms to provide an even better product online, added Mr Singh.

All three courses are conducted entirely online. Other than posted online lecture notes, online chat sessions allows interaction with other students.

" The added advantage of the online programme is that it allows a student to interact with other fellow students from all over the world. The different perspectives add to the richness of the education experience.

Discussion rooms with and private e-mails also allow more personal time with the lecturer.

" Many students find it daunting to speak in front of classmates in a classroom setting. Also lecturers in a real classroom often do not have the time to answer all questions. This problem is solved through the use of discussion rooms and private e-mail, " concluded Mr Singh.

Additional features to help the student include chatroom logs and records of topics brought up in the discussion rooms. As part of its function as a comprehensive study management tool, the system also prompts a student on what the last topic studied was as well as sends reminders if a student hasn't logged on for a while.

The next intake will be starting soon in September 2000. Registration is open now. Sign up now, don't miss out on the fast-track to a degree. For more information, contact helpdesk@purpletrain.com or a Thames service centre.

About The University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate (UCLES)

The University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) is an institution established by the University in 1858.

As a world leader in the field of educational assessment, UCLES is reputed for its high standards of accuracy and reliability, as well as its administrative efficiency and comprehensive support services.

Every year, more than one million candidates from over 150 countries enroll in UCLES examinations. Dedicated to research development, cost-effectiveness as well as consistent quality success, UCLES continues to be one of the world's most highly recognised educational assessment agencies today.

About Thames International

Thames International continually seeks to develop new and upgrade existing BTE programs to exceed the demands of the business, financial and commercial industries. We have strong and extensive partnerships with universities, educational institutions, professional bodies, industrial and commercial entities that give our graduates recognition all over the world.

TI is part of Informatics Holding Limited's (IHL) International Division (ID) which coordinates the operational aspects of IHL's centres around the globe.

About Informatics Holdings

For the financial year ended March 31 2000, Informatics attained a Group turnover of S$159.7 million, an increase of 10% over FY 1998's turnover of S$145.2 million. Its Group Net Profit jumped by 29% from S$10.0 million in the previous year to S$12.9 million due to an increase in demand for IT training and education services. Overseas operations accounted for 61% of the Group's turnover and 58% of the Group's Profit Before Interests and Taxes.

Building on its strength in Asian markets, Informatics made inroads into Europe through its 100% acquisition of NCC Education Limited (previously named as NCC Education Services Limited). NCC is the accreditation centre for computer courses worldwide. In the following year, it acquired CTEC (Computer Training and Education Centre Limited) which has since been re-named Informatics CTEC. It has also acquired 30% of Institute of IT Training in UK which is a standards setting body for "Train the Trainers Programme". In 1999, Informatics partnered with the University of Nottingham to establish Informatics Institute of Information Technology in the University. In the same year, through Informatics Investments Limited, its 60% owned subsidiary, it further acquired 60% equity in Cornerstone Sweden Aktiebolag and increased its stake by another 20% in March 2000.

Informatics has trained over 450,000 students annually worldwide. It currently has partnerships with universities and training establishments such as The University of Nottingham, the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, RMIT University, Curtin University of Technology, University of London and University of Wales. To further strengthen its products offering and services, Informatics continues to look into new collaborations with renowned education partners and international IT vendors.

About PurpleTrain

PurpleTrain.com is an e-learning portal offering a one-stop service for business and IT education programmes, corporate training courses and education-related services.

By combining innovative technology with world-class training content, PurpleTrain.com offers companies and individuals a high value, quality and effective online training solution. About 200 online courses are available, from degree, diploma, certificate to corporate IT training programmes. Our online learning community now stands at over 23,000 users.

PurpleTrain.com is a 100%-owned venture of Informatics Holdings Limited, a leading training and education provider listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange. .

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