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Singapore, 27 October 2003
Without compromising on academic quality, the program not only enables students to enjoy the benefits of the US education system, which not only provides a holistic academic qualification through the study of disciplines including Liberal Arts and General Education, but also allow learners to complete their degrees in a span of three years rather than four, as do normal American degree programs. What's more, all this is done in the comfort of your own home, allowing you to divide precious time among your various commitments. To accommodate students with time constraints that might otherwise deter them from harnessing the full benefits of the program, the course is offered through a fully flexible method of delivery - online classes through PurpleTrain.com, the e-Learning arm of Informatics Holdings Ltd, through which they will enjoy the flexibility of studying anytime, anywhere. As with any mainstream US education program, the focus is on developing an all-rounded individual. The assessment used with the program, therefore, emphasizes more on formative assessment, which can take on a number of variations, such as presentations, research assignments, class participation and class tests. In addition to this, the inclusion of General Education and Liberal Arts modules are what distinguishes this program, from other conventional Business Management programs. Students will get to study modules ranging from Natural Sciences and Global Issues, to the Philosophy of Human Nature. Students will be granted an Associate of Science in Business Administration qualification, on fulfilling 64 credit hours, which represents the mid-point of the program. To be awarded the Bachelor of Business Administration with a Specialization in International Business degree, students would have to complete 30 courses (modules), which is the equivalent of 120 credit hours. Students will be registered with SIU at the onset of the program, allowing them to be considered as fully matriculated students of SIU from the moment they embark on the program. The curriculum, jointly developed by the Institute of Business, Finance and Management, and SIU, allows students to appreciate an all-rounded scope of study, through a flexible assessment system. Armed with this highly sought after qualification, students can look forward to enhancing their employability. "We are confident that through Informatics' excellent operation, we are able to offer a quality higher education program leading to a US accredited degree," said Dr Richard Ferrin, President, Salem International University, West Virginia, USA. "At Informatics, education is our strength, having been in the industry for 20 years. We draw on this strength to render only programs of the highest quality for our students. We're very proud to be able to launch the Bachelor of Business Administration with a Specialization in International Business with Salem International University and are confident that students who are oriented towards an American education will be thrilled to embark on this course," said David D'Souza, Head, Informatics Institute of Business, Finance and Management. What are you waiting for? About Salem International University
ABOUT PURPLETRAIN.COM ABOUT INFORMATICS GROUP The Informatics Group, established in 1983, is a multinational corporation providing lifelong learning services in information technology and business management. Through its international franchising and licensing programmes and strategic acquisitions, Informatics presently has a global network of more than 603 centers spanning more than 47 countries. The company presently offers the following products: Informatics Institute, Thames Business School, Informatics Professional Development Centre, CAL Learning Centre, Cambridge Child Development Centre, RACC, NCC licensing and PurpleTrain.com licensing. For more information, please visit http://www.informaticsgroup.com For more information, please contact : Adora Tan All trademarks and registered trademarks are property
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The
cost of higher education in the United States has risen significantly
over the last few years. US public universities have increased tuition
fees by 14%, the sharpest increase in 25 years. Including accommodation
costs, students have to prepare to fork out a whopping US$ 26,854
a year to study at private universities, and US$ 10,636 at public
universities. [The Straits Times, October 24, 2003]
Recognizing
that there is an increasing pool of students internationally who
appreciate quality education at affordable prices, the Informatics
Institute of Business, Finance and Management and Salem
International University (SIU) have joined hands to launch
an innovative degree program in business management, catered to
the needs of both full time college-going students as well as mature
lifelong learners. 
Salem
International University is a private, independent, liberal arts
college based in West Virginia, founded in 1888 as Salem College.
Salem International University seeks to provide students with an
international, intercultural educational experience through the
offers of Baccalaureate degrees and degrees at the Masters level.
SIU is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools.