Contents Message from the ... Plus any one from these two compulsory Samoan courses: HSA001 ... 50% or better of total raw marks in SSLC Maths HAN001 ...

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Contents Message from the Acting-Dean ....................................................................................................................2

Career Pathways ...........................................................................................................................................3

Academic Advisers ........................................................................................................................................4

Foundation Certificate in Commerce (FCC) ..................................................................................................5

Foundation Certificate General (FCG) ...........................................................................................................7

Admissions & Enrolment ...............................................................................................................................9

Admission Form (AR01) ............................................................................................................................. 11

Enrolment Form (AR02) ............................................................................................................................. 15

Completing the Enrolment Form ............................................................................................................... 16

Student Timetable Planner ........................................................................................................................ 17

Student Timetable Planner ........................................................................................................................ 18

Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Program ......................................................................................... 19

Diploma in Business Program .................................................................................................................... 21

Courses Available ....................................................................................................................................... 22

Diploma in Office Management ................................................................................................................. 23

Diploma in Tourism .................................................................................................................................... 24

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) .................................................................................................................. 26

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HONOURS) PROGRAMME ............................................................................ 29

Scholarships ............................................................................................................................................... 31

Fees ............................................................................................................................................................ 32

Services ...................................................................................................................................................... 33

Keep Our Campus Clean ............................................................................................................................ 36

Glossary ...................................................................................................................................................... 37

Where to Go for Classes ............................................................................................................................ 38

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Message from the Acting-Dean

Talofa lava,

Welcome to the Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship. If you are joining our Foundation programme for the first time as a Foundation student, congratulations on passing your SSLC exams. This student handbook contains some specific enrolment and NUS programme information to make your transition from College to University a smooth one. If you are joining us for the first time as a mature entrant, welcome. This student handbook also contains specific information to help make your choice of study options easy. For our returning students, welcome back. We are pleased to announce that the NUS Council recently approved a ‘new’ Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) structure which will be implemented for first-year B.Com students, starting in semester 1 2016. For second-year and final-year B.Com students, this new structure will not affect your current programme. You will continue with your existing programme under the ‘old’ structure. All students studying under the ‘old’ B.Com structure are expected to complete their degrees by 2017, after which the ‘new’ structure will be the only relevant one for all B.Com students. Thus, we encourage all students enrolled under the ‘old’ structure to work hard so as to complete your programmes by 2017. Important information such as details on the courses you need to take, the structure of your programme of study, the staff at the Faculty of Business & Entrepreneurship and who to ask for clarifications and seek help from are all given in this handbook. We sincerely hope that you - the commerce student - finds the information presented in this handbook clear, accurate and useful. Should you have any specific queries about your courses or programme of study, don't be afraid to ask our staff at the FOBE office. Manuia tele le feagai ai ma a'oa'oga i lenei tausaga,

Seve Tuipe’a ‘Aloimaina Folototo Seve Acting Dean Faculty of Business & Entrepreneurship

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Career Pathways

As a Samoan, your parents’ aim for you is to succeed in life. How do you measure success in life? Having a secured and well paid job so that you may contribute to your family's household income and support your parents’ cultural and religious obligations. This is the ultimate goal that Samoan parents have for their children. At this stage, you should have a general idea of what you want to become. If you don't, your parents will choose a career for you. So it is important that you choose your own career based on what you know is your area(s) of strength. To assist you in finding a possible career to pursue, the following are some career options for those who study commerce. Accountant/Chief Financial Officer at the Government Ministries; or private business including public accounting firms Auditor - at the Samoa Audit office; or other Government Ministries; or private business including public accounting firms Bank Officer - at financial institutions Business Advisor/Consultant – at financial institutions; or private practice Business Manager – at any private or public business Economist - at the Central Bank of Samoa; or the Ministry of Finance; or other financial institutions; or private practice Financial Analyst - at the Central Bank of Samoa; or other financial institutions Marketing Officer/Executive - at the Samoa Tourism Authority; or the National University of Samoa; or private business Master Chef - at restaurants; or hotels; or private business Office Manager - at the Government Ministries; or private business; or other organisations Secretary – at the Government Ministries; or private business; or other organisations Tax Officer/Consultant – at the Ministry for Revenue; or private practice Tour Guide/Operator – at the Samoa Tourist Authority; or hotels; or private business Teacher/Lecturer (Faiaoga) - at colleges/high schools; or the National University of Samoa

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Academic Advisers

To adequately answer any queries you may have about your programme of study or any clashes you may

have. The following are the key people in our Faculty; the academic advisors that you need to know and

familiarize yourself with. They will advise you on the correct courses to take for your programme.

Seve Folototo Seve Acting Dean

Faculty of Business & Entrepreneurship Ph: 20072 ext 189

Tapu Iemaima Gabriel Head of Department Management, Tourism & Hospitality Ph: 20072 ext 139

Orita Taotofi Acting Head of Department

Accounting & Economics Ph: 20072 ext 304

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Foundation Certificate in Commerce (FCC) Students intending to pursue careers as: accountants, auditors, bank officer, business advisor/consultant, business manager, economist, financial analyst, marketing officer, master chef, office manager, secretary, tax officer/consultant, tour guide/operator, teacher/lecturer or any commerce-related career, the Foundation Certificate in Commerce (FCC) is the programme for you. To enter into this programme you must satisfy both the entry criteria and the course pre-requisites.

Entry Criteria

Achieved an aggregate of 200% or better of the total raw marks in SSLC English plus other best three SSLC subjects such as Accounting, Economics and Mathematics or another subject; and

(i) achieved 40% or better of the total raw marks in SSLC English; and

(ii) achieved 55% or better of the total raw marks in SSLC Accounting; and

(iii) achieved 50% or better of the total raw marks in SSLC Economics; and

(iv) achieved 40% or better of the total raw marks in SSLC Mathematics

Examples:

Aggregate 200% = English 40%, Accounting 60%, Economics 50%, Maths 50%

Aggregate 200% = English 40%, Accounting 55%, Economics 55%, Computing 50%

Aggregate 300% = English 80%, Accounting 80%, Economics 65%, Samoan 75%

Minimum Marks Required per SSLC Subject:

SSLC Subject Minimum

Percentage

Minimum Raw

Marks*

English 40% 56/140

Accounting 55% 77/140

Economics 50% 70/140

Mathematics 40% 56/140

Minimum raw marks required for each subject if total raw marks for each subject is 140.

Once you meet the entry criteria you enrol in 5 courses in the first semester and 5 courses in the second

semester, a total of 10 courses. YOU MUST PASS 8 courses in order to graduate. These 8 courses should

be as follows:

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Courses Semester 1 courses Semester 2 courses

Compulsory core course:

HEN004 (Foundation English)

Plus any one from these two compulsory Samoan courses:

HSA001 (Samoan as a Second Language)* HSA002 (Samoan 1)*

Plus at least six courses from the list of courses below:

HAC001 (Foundation Financial Accounting) HAC002 (Foundation Management Accounting

HEC001 (Foundation Microeconomics) HEC002 (Foundation Macroeconomics)

HCL001 (Foundation Law) HMG001 (Basic Management)

HMA030 (Foundation Mathematics) HMK001 (Foundation Marketing)

HCS081 (Foundation Computers Studies)^ HCS081 (Foundation Computer Studies)^

HAN001 (Peoples & Cultures of the Pacific) HST050 (Foundation Statistics)

HSO001 (Society & Culture) HSO002 (Pacific Island Societies)

Students are required to take HSA002 and only approved students may take HSA002. HCS081 is offered in both semesters and students can enroll in HCS081 either in semester 1 or in semester 2.

Course Pre-requisites

To enrol in the following Foundation courses, a student must meet the course pre-requisites

Course Code and Title Semester Pre-requisite

HEN004 (Foundation English) 1&2 50% or better of the total raw marks in SSLC English*

HSA001 (Samoan as a Second Language) 1 Little Samoan HSA002 (Samoan 1) 2 None required

HAC001 (Foundation Financial Accounting) 1 55% or better of total raw marks in SSLC Accounting

HAC002 (Foundation Management Accounting 2 Passed HAC001

HEC001 (Foundation Microeconomics) 1 50% or better of total raw marks in SSLC Economics

HEC002 (Foundation Macroeconomics) 2 50% or better of total raw marks in SSLC Economics

HCL001 (Foundation Law) 1 50% or better of total raw marks in SSLC English

HMA030 (Foundation Mathematics) 1 40% or better of total raw marks in SSLC Maths

HMG001 (Basic Management) 2 50% or better of total raw marks in SSLC English

HMK001 (Foundation Marketing) 2 50% or better of total raw marks in SSLC English

HCS081 (Foundation Computers Studies)^ 1 & 2 None required

HST050 (Foundation Statistics) 2 50% or better of total raw marks in SSLC Maths

HAN001 (Peoples & Cultures of the Pacific) 1 & 2 50% or better of total raw marks in SSLC Dev. Studies or Geography or History

HSO001 (Society & Culture) 1 50% or better of total raw marks in SSLC Dev. Studies or Economics or Geography or History

HSO001 (Pacific Island Societies) 2 50% or better of total raw marks in SSLC Dev. Studies or Economics or Geography or History

*To enrol in HEN004 (Foundation English), a student needs to achieve 50% or better of the total raw

marks in the SSLC English. Students who achieve below 50% (i.e. 40% - 49%) must enrol in and pass

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HEN003 in semester 1 before they can enrol in HEN004 in semester 2. All Foundation students are

required to pass HEN004 in order to graduate.

HCS081 and HAN001 are offered in both semester 1 and 2, and students can enrol in each course in

either semester if they wish to study them.

Foundation Certificate General (FCG)

Students, who by no fault of their own but due to a mixture of Arts, Commerce and/or Science courses from Year 13, must enrol in the Foundation Certificate General programme.

Entry Criteria

Achieved an aggregate of 200% or better of the total raw marks in SSLC English plus three other best subjects; and

(i) achieved 40% or better of the total raw marks in SSLC English;

Examples:

Aggregate 200% = English 40%, Accounting 50%, Samoan 70%, Maths 40%

Aggregate 200% = English 53%, Economics 50%, Biology 47%, Computing 50%

Aggregate 250% = English 60%, Accounting 60%, Chemistry 57%, Samoan 73%

Required Raw Marks:

If the total raw marks for SSLC English are 140, then 40% of that is 56 which you must achieve or exceed in order to meet the entry criteria.

o Once you meet the entry criteria you enrol in 5 courses in the first semester and 5

courses in the second semester, a total of 10 courses. YOU MUST PASS 8 courses in

order to graduate. These 8 courses should be as follows:

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Courses Semester 1 courses Semester 2 courses

Compulsory core course:

HEN004 (Foundation English)

Plus any one from these two compulsory Samoan courses:

HSA001 (Samoan as a Second Language)* HSA002 (Samoan 1)*

Plus at least six courses from the list of courses below:

HAC001 (Foundation Financial Accounting) HAC002 (Foundation Management

Accounting) HAG041 (Foundation Agriculture 1) HAG042 (Foundation Agriculture 2)

HAN001 (Peoples & Cultures of the Pacific)^ HAN001 (Peoples & Cultures of the Pacific)^

HBI011 (Foundation Biology 1) HBI012 (Foundation Biology 2)

HCH031 (Foundation Chemistry 1)

HTCO51 (Foundation Technology 1)

HCH032 (Foundation Chemistry 2)

HCL001 (Foundation Law) HEN005 (Introduction to Literature)

HCS081 (Foundation Computer Studies)^ HCS081 (Foundation Computer Studies)^

HEC001 (Foundation Microeconomics) HEC002 (Foundation Macroeconomics)

HGE001 (Physical Geography) HGE002 (Human Geography)

HHI001 (Revolutionary Forces since 1500) HHI002 (Pacific History)

HMA010 (Foundation Algebra) HMA020 (Foundation Calculus)

HMA030 (Foundation Mathematics) HMA072 (Foundation General Maths 2)

HMA071 (Foundation General Maths 1) HMG001 (Basic Management)

HPH021 (Foundation Physics 1) HMK001 (Foundation Marketing)

HSO001 (Society & Culture) HSA003 (Samoan 2)

HTC051 (Foundation Technology 1) HSO002 (Pacific Island Societies)

HST050 (Foundation Statistics)

HTC052 (Foundation Technology 2)

Students are required to take HSA002 and only approved students may take HSA002. HAN001 and HCS081 are offered in both semesters and students can choose to enrol in these courses either in semester 1 or semester 2.

Course Pre-requisites

To enrol in each Foundation courses listed, a student must meet the course pre-requisites. (For Commerce course pre-requisites please refer to page 9. For other non-Commerce course pre-requisites, refer to Student Handbooks for the respective Faculties or the Calendar). To enrol in HEN004 (Foundation English), a student needs to achieve 50% or better of the total raw marks in the SSLC English. Students who achieve below 50% (i.e. 40% - 49%) must enrol in and pass HEN003 in semester 1 before they can enrol in HEN004 in semester 2. All Foundation students are required to pass HEN004 in order to graduate.

FCG Administration

The administration of the FCG programme is rotated amongst three faculties identified below.

2014 FOA

2015 FOS

2016 FOBE

2017 FOA

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Admissions & Enrolment

Admissions dates General Admissions: January 11 – 29, 2016

To complete your Admissions Form (AR01) you need to bring

$292 Enrolment Fee

One certified copy of your SSC results slip

One certified copy of your SLC results slip

One certified copy of your birth certificate

Overseas students (one certified copy of your overseas results & one certified copy of your

passport)

For mature students ONLY:

o Reference from your current employer

o One certified copy of other academic qualifications or transcripts (if applicable)

Admissions Process 1. Student submits completed Admission Form AR2 & certified supporting documents to Student

Administration 2. Student Administration forwards to Faculty for assessment & decision 3. Faculty to review and forward decision to Student Administration 1-2 days of receiving forms 4. Student Administration advises approved students to pay Enrolment/Registration fee of;

COMPULSORY FEES Enrolment package paid once annually 55

Administration/registration paid each semester 182

Students' Association (NUSSA) paid once annually 55 TOTAL 292

5. Students return on Enrolment week (25 - 29 JAN 2016) and go straight to Enrolment Step 4 and present their receipts to uplift their Enrolment Package and proceed to Academic Advisors.

Enrolment dates Semester 1: January 25 – 29, 2016

Semester 2: June 27– July 1, 2016

Late Enrolment dates Semester 1: February 1 – 5, 2016

Semester 2: June 4 – 8, 2016

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What you need to bring on Enrolment Day

If your Admission into the Foundation programme has already been approved

Bring your original NUS Receipt for the $292 Enrolment fee

If you have NOT been Admitted into the Foundation programme yet, bring the following:

$292 Enrolment Fee

Completed AR2 Form – available from Student Administration Office

One certified copy of your SSC results slip

One certified copy of your SLC results slip

One certified copy of your birth certificate

Overseas students (one certified copy of your overseas results & one certified copy of your

passport)

For mature students ONLY:

o Reference from your current employer

o One certified copy of other academic qualifications or transcripts (if applicable)

Enrolment Process - 10 Steps Step 1: Student Administration: check SSLC results for eligibility to enroll Step 2: Student Administration: enter Personal Data into Artenna Step 3: Finance: Issue invoice, process registration fee payment & issue enrolment pack Step 4: Students whose Admissions already approved and have already paid their Enrolment Fee plus continuing students who have paid their Registration prior to Enrolment week to start here – present your receipt to uplift Enrolment package. Student Administration: Continuing students ONLY – issue transcript Step 5: Deans: programme admission/returning student counseling re options Step 6: Deans (or Dean’s nominees): approval programme Step 7: Faculty Secretaries: data entry of enrolment Step 8: Student Administration & Finance: data entry checking and fees invoice printing Step 9: Printery: ID card production Step 10: Finance: fee payment

Fees payment at the Finance section. (If you have your fees with you). Otherwise please note

the Fees deadlines below.

Semester 1 deadline: 11 March 2016

Semester 2 deadline: 12 August 2016

Your enrolment pack Will include the following plus other important information regarding the University and its services;

AR01 – Application Form for Admission (if you have not obtained one earlier)

AR02 – Enrolment Form

Calendar 2016

Student Diary

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Admission Form (AR01)

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Enrolment Form (AR02)

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Completing the Enrolment Form

Upon receiving your AR02 Enrolment Form

You need to fill in your details (Surname, First and Middle Name/s, Programme, Contact Numbers, then Sign and date the Student declaration to obey the NUS Rules)

You also need to fill in at least 5 courses, Course codes and correct course titles

For FCS students 6 courses (incl. the int. 2wk Samoan).

Fill in the correct Course code and Course title from the Student Handbook

Get the relevant FoS staff to sign you into a course

For English, Samoan & Geography, get lecturer approval outside FoS

Obtain the Dean's final approval

Hand your form to the Secretary to enter into the system (Enrolment Step 7)

Obtain a copy of your Invoice printout with fees info & due date before you leave the Enrolment Centre (NUS Gym)

Full time or Part time

Fill in your 5 or 6

courses; Course Code,

course title and get

lecturers to sign you in

to a course

Sign and Date

Your program

Sponsored or not

Get the Dean’s approval

Fill in your Surname,

First and middle names

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Student Timetable Planner

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Student Timetable Planner

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Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Program Students intending to pursue careers as: Bar tenders, Chefs, Waitresses/Waiters, Receptionists, Tour Guides, Room attendant, Guest relations officers, Cashier, Information officers, Porters, Kitchen Hand, Reservationists, Ticketing Officers and other Tourism and Hospitality related areas, will need to satisfy the requirements given for this program. The Tourism and Hospitality program consists of Four Strands for students to choose from. These are:

Cookery (9 courses)

Food & Beverage (9 courses)

Front Office & Accommodation Services (10 courses)

Tour Guiding. (9 courses)

Admission/Entry Criteria:

a) Pass SSC English: Minimum of 35% or better; and An aggregate of 140% or Better (Combined total of SSC English, plus other best three SSC subjects such as Accounting, Mathematics or Food & Textiles or Geography or History For example:

30% or better in English

40% or better in Accounting

35% or better in Mathematics

35% or better in Food & Textiles OR b) Mature entry At least 20 years of age on 1 February of year of admission, and has At least two years full time relevant work experience and/or training (for which references from past and current employers or trainers must be supplied) Selection for admission to the Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality from among eligible applicants shall be on the basis of: Performance in an interview which tests oral and written skills in both English and Samoan and Evidence of an interest in Tourism and Hospitality.

Courses Available

Core Courses

TCP 101: Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality

TCP 102: Hygiene Procedures in the Workplace

TCP 103: Basic First Aid

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Specialisations: Cookery

Semester 1 Semester 2

TCP 101: Introduction to Tourism &

Hospitality

TCK 101: Kitchen Management

TCP 102: Hygiene Procedures in the

workplace

TCK 102: Practical Cookery 1

TCP 103: Basic First Aid TCK 103: Practical Cookery 2

TCO 111: Ms Office Applications1 &

Internet

TWE 100: Work Experience

TCS 108: Basic Communication Skills

Food & Beverage



Hospitality

TFB 101:Communicating in the

Workplace


workplace

TFB 102: Food & Beverage

Services

TCP 103: Basic First Aid TFB 103: Wine & Bar Services


Internet



Front Office & Accommodation Services



Hospitality

TFH 101:Working with Colleagues

& Customers


workplace

TFH 102: Introduction to

Accommodation Services

TCP 103: Basic First Aid TFH 103: Hotel organisation & the

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Accommodation product


Internet

TFH 104: Front Office General

services

TCS 108: Basic Communication Skills TWE 102: Work Experience

Tour Guiding



Hospitality

TTG 101: Introduction to Tour

Guiding


workplace

TTG 102: Communication in the

workplace

TCP 103: Basic First Aid TTG 103: Planning & Developing

Tour activities


Internet



Program Duration

Two (2) Semester of Full-time study (or 1 academic year)

Completion Requirement

To be awarded a Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality, a student must pass the nine or ten courses

specified in the 4 Strands in one of the specialisations.

Diploma in Business Program This program is designed to provide learners with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to

prepare them to set up and develop small businesses of their own or for employment in the business

industry at either the operative and/or middle management level and/or to pursue further education in

business studies.

Students intending to enrol in this program must satisfy the requirements of the program given below:

Admission/Entry Criteria:

Pass SSLC English: Minimum of 30% or better; and An aggregate of 140% or better (Combined total of English plus best three subjects in SSLC such as Mathematics, Accounting and Economics.) For Example:


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35% or better in Economics OR; Mature Entry:

At least 20 years of age on 1 February of year of admission and has

At least two years full time relevant work experience and/or training (for which references from past and current employers or trainers must be supplied)

Selection for admission to the Diploma in Business from among eligible applicants shall be on the basis of performance in an interview which tests oral and written skills in both English and Samoan.

Courses Available Year 1


TBS 101: Introductory Accounting TBS 102: Basic Concepts of

Marketing

TMA 101: Applied Business

Mathematics

TMA 102: Applied Statistics

TCO 111:Ms Office Applications1 &

Internet

TCO 121: Ms Office Applications 2

TCS 101: Introduction to

Communication and Study skills

TCS 102: Communications & Study

skills

Year 2


TBS 201: Small Business Planning TBS 204: Small Business

Management

TBS 202: Personal Management

Skills

TBS 205: Business Law

TBS 203: Financial Accounting TOM 203: Managing Customers

TCS 203: Business Correspondence TCS 204: Report Writing


Program Duration

Four (4) Semesters full-time study (2 Academic Years)

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To be awarded a Diploma in Business a student must pass the seventeen (17) courses specified in the

program structure below.

Diploma in Office Management This 2 years programme is offered to cater for students who wish to take up employment within offices

in jobs such as executive assistants, personal assistants, receptionists, clerks, etc. Or for students who

intend to pursue further education in the Institute of Higher Education for degree programmes.

Admission/Entry Criteria

a) Pass SSLC English: Minimum of 30% or better; and

An aggregate of 140% or better (Combined total of English plus best three subjects in SSLC such as

Mathematics, Accounting and Computing.)

For example:




35% or better in Computing

OR;

b) Mature Entry:



Selection for admission to the Diploma in Business from among eligible applicants shall be on the basis of performance in an interview which tests oral and written skills in both English and Samoan.

Courses Available Year 1


TBS 101: Introductory Accounting TOM 102: Office Practice

TMA 101: Applied Business

Mathematics

TMA 102: Applied Statistics

TCO 111:Ms Office Applications1

& Internet

TCO 121: Ms Office Applications 2

TCS 101: Introduction to

Communication and Study skills

TCS 102: Communications & Study

skills

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Year 2


TOM 101: Word processing &

keyboarding

TOM 202: Advance word

processing & keyboarding

TOM 201: Office Management TOM 203: Managing Customers

TBS 203: Financial Accounting TCS 204: Report Writing

TCS 203: Business

Correspondence


Program Duration

Four(4) Semesters of full-time study (2 Academic years)


To be awarded a Diploma in Office Management a student must pass the sixteen (16) courses specified

in the program structure given.

Diploma in Tourism This program aims to provide the learners with a balance of theoretical and practical knowledge which

prepares them for employment in the tourism industry or any related services at operative and/or

middle level and/or to pursue further education in tourism

Admission/Entry Criteria

a) Pass SSLC English: Minimum of 30% or better; and

An aggregate of 140% or better (Combined total of English plus best three subjects in SSLC such as

Geography, History and Samoan.)

For example:


40% or better in Geography

35% or better in History

35% or better in Samoan

OR;

b) Mature Entry:



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Courses Available

Year 1


TCO 111: Ms Office Application

1 & Internet

TTS 103: Tour operations & guiding

TTS 101: Introduction to tourism TTS 104: Travel operations &

ticketing

TTS 102: Tourism Marketing TCO 121: Ms office application 2

TCS 108: Basic Communication

skills

TBS 202: Personal management

skills

Year 2


TTS 201: Hotel administration &

management

TTS 203: Applied marketing &

research

TTS 202: Tourism planning &

development

TTS 204: Tourism management

HJA 102: Japanese for tourism 1 HJA 103: Japanese for Tourism 2


Program Duration

Four(4) Semesters of full-time study (2 Academic years)


To be awarded a Diploma in Office Management a student must pass the fifteen (15) courses specified

in the program structure given.

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Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Students intending to pursue a career in commerce majoring in Accounting; Economics; Banking &

Finance; Management; or Marketing and a minor in Commercial Law; our 24-course Bachelor of

Commerce degree programme is for you.

As indicated earlier, the ‘new’ B.Com structure begins this year, 2016, in semester 1. Thus, all first-year

B.Com students must enrol under this ‘new’ structure. Second-year and final-year students continue

with their existing B.Com programmes. Both structures are presented below for your information.

Entry Criteria

Passed the Foundation Certificate in Commerce (FCC) programme or equivalent; or

Successful post-secondary study at another recognized tertiary institution; or

Mature entry:

At least 20 years of age as at 1 February in the year of admission; and

Has at least two years full-time relevant work experience and/or training. Once you meet the entry criteria you enrol and pass the prescribed 100 level, 200 level and 300 level

courses for your programme, a total of 24 courses.

B Com Options The Bachelor of Commerce programme has two main options:

Option 1 - A single major with a minor in another discipline within the faculty or in Mathematics or in computer studies (offered by Faculty of Science), plus electives

Option 2 - A double major from any two disciplines within the faculty, plus electives The total number of courses by level depends on which option is followed.

Program Structure 2016

For Option 1: • At least 10 x 100-level courses • number of 200-level courses to be confirmed • number of 300-level courses to be confirmed For Option 2: • At least 10 x 100-level courses • number of 200-level courses to be confirmed • number of 300-level courses to be confirmed Option 1: A Single major in any of the following disciplines within the FOBE: Accounting; Banking

& Finance; Management; or Marketing; PLUS

A minor in any of the following disciplines within the FOBE: Accounting; Economics; Banking & Finance;

Commercial Law; Management; or Marketing; OR in any of the following disciplines in the Faculty of

Science: Computer Studies OR Mathematics;

Generic* Major 1 Minor Electives

10 courses Number of courses to be confirmed

Number of courses to be confirmed


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HAC111,; HEC101; HMK10; HCS101; HCL152; HMA194 OR HEC104; HMG162; HSA151; HEN100; HEN107

Any one major from the following disciplines: Accounting; Banking & Finance; Management OR Marketing

Any one minor from the following disciplines: Accounting; Economics; Banking & Finance; Commercial Law; Management; Marketing; Computer Studies; OR Mathematics.

From any discipline within NUS

*Generic courses are compulsory for all B.Com students.

Option 1: Structure per Semester


Year 1

Generic Courses – 100 Level

1. HAC111 5. HCL152

2. HEC101 6. HMA194 OR HEC104

3. HMK101 7. HMG162

4. HCS185 8. HSA151

Year 2


9. HEN100 10. HEN107

Major & Minor Courses – 100 AND/OR 200 Level

11. TBC 14. TBC

12. TBC 15. TBC

13. TBC 16. TBC

Year 3

Major & Minor Courses – 200 AND/OR 300 Level

17. TBC 21. TBC

18. TBC 22. TBC

19. TBC 23. TBC

20. TBC 24. TBC

TBC = to be confirmed. Courses for the majors and minors are under revision and will be confirmed in the next student

handbook after approval from the NUS Council.

Option 2: A Double major in any two of the following disciplines within the FOBE: Accounting; Economics; Banking & Finance;

Management; or Marketing; PLUS

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Generic Courses* Major 1 Major 2 Electives

10 courses Number of courses to be confirmed



HAC111; HEC101; HMK101; HCS101; HCL152; HMA194 OR HEC104; HMG162; HSA151; HEN100; HEN107

Any one major from the following disciplines Accounting; Banking & Finance; Management; or Marketing

Any one major from the following disciplines: Accounting; Banking & Finance; Management; or Marketing

From any discipline within NUS.

*Generic courses are compulsory for all B.Com students.

Option 2: Structure per Semester


Year 1


1. HAC111 5. HCL152

2. HEC101 6. HMA194 OR HEC104

3. HMK101 7. HMG162

4. HCS185 8. HSA151

Year 2


9. HEN100 10. HEN107

Major 1 & Major 2 Courses – 100 AND/OR 200 Level

11. TBC 14. TBC

12. TBC 15. TBC

13. TBC 16. TBC

Year 3

Major 1 & Major 2 Courses – 200 AND/OR 300 Level

17. TBC 21. TBC

18. TBC 22. TBC

19. TBC 23. TBC

20. TBC 24. TBC

TBC = to be confirmed. Courses for the majors and minors are under revision and will be confirmed in the next student

handbook after approval from the NUS Council.

Programme Completion

To successfully complete the programme, YOU MUST PASS 24 courses in order to graduate. The 24 courses needs to be the

prescribed courses for your BCom Programme in terms of majors and minors.

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BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HONOURS) PROGRAMME Students who are in their final year of the Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) programme with an average

grade of B1 or better in that programme, and are interested in pursuing further studies and in a career

where research is a relevant component, the B.Com (Honours) is the programme for you.

Students wishing to pursue honours studies should apply in writing to the Dean of the Faculty of

Business & Entrepreneurship or the Student Administration Manager towards the end of their final

semester in the B.Com programme.

Entry Criteria

has completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce at NUS with an average grade of at least B1 and has not yet graduated; or

has graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from NUS before April 2007 with an average grade of at least B1; or

has an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution at a standard satisfactory to the Dean of Business and Entrepreneurship.

Programme Structure:

The programme consists of the following courses:

Course Code & Title Semester Pre-requisite

HSA501 Researching Samoa 1 None

HCO590 Independent Study 1 & 2 None

HCO591 B.Com (Honours) Thesis 1 & 2 None

In addition to above courses, students who have not passed HSA001 or HSA002 MUST pass HSA111 or HSA154 or HSA155 in order to graduate.

The above courses MUST be completed unless credit has been granted under the Recognition of Prior Learning/Credit Statute.

Students are also required to present a seminar to students and staff as arranged by the Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship.

Programme Completion:

To graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) a student must pass, with an overall grade

equivalent to H3 (third class honours), the three courses specified above in addition to the successful

completion of the Bachelor of Commerce requirements.

Mode of Study:

Full-time or part-time (day and evening classes).

Duration:

Not less than two semesters for full time students; four semesters for part time students.

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GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE

If you have completed a first degree from any recognised university and wish to further your education

in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Commercial Law, Economics, Management or Marketing, then our

Graduate Diploma in Commerce is the course for you.

Entry Criteria

a. completed the requirements for a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university, or

b. a qualification and/or a level of competency acceptable to the Dean as equivalent to a above.

A student may only be admitted to a Graduate Diploma in Commerce in a discipline that is different

from the major(s) and minor(s) of their undergraduate degree(s).

Programme Structure:

Students may undertake the Graduate Diploma in Commerce in ONE of the following disciplines/specialisations: Accounting; Banking & Finance; Economics; Management; or Marketing. Unless credit is granted under the Statute on Recognition of Prior Learning/Credit, this programme consists of the following courses in each specialisation:

Accounting Banking & Finance Economics Management Marketing

HAC111,

HAC112,

HAC211,

HAC212,

HAC311,

HAC312,

HAC313,

HAC314,

HCL354.

HAC111,

HAC112,

plus three of HBF235,

HBF236, HBF238,

HBF239;

plus three of HBF332,

HBF335, HBF336,

HBF337

HEC101, HEC102;

HEC201, HEC202;

plus one of HEC203,

HEC204, HEC205;

plus three of

HEC301, HEC302,

HEC303, HEC305,

HEC307.

HMG161, HMG162,

HMG202, HMG204,

HMG206,

plus three of

HMG361, HMG362,

HMG363, HMG364,

HMG365, HMG366

HMK101, HMK102,

HMK201, HMK203,

HMK207,

plus three of

HMK301, HMK302,

HMK303, HMK305,

HMK306, HMK307

9 courses 8 courses 8 courses 8 courses 8 courses

In addition to above courses, students who have not passed HSA001 or HSA002 MUST pass HSA111 or HSA154 or HSA155 in order to graduate.

The maximum number of courses that may be credited towards a Graduate Diploma in Commerce is two.

Programme Completion: To be awarded a Graduate Diploma in Commerce, a student must pass the courses specified above. Mode of Study: Full-time or part-time (day and evening classes). Duration: Not less than two semesters for full time students; four semesters for part time students.

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Scholarships

Undergraduate Scholarships Every year, the ultimate aim for many Foundation students is to secure a fully-funded scholarship to

study overseas at the end of their Foundation year. In previous years, many foundation students with an

average of 85 did not receive a scholarship because the cut-off average for scholarships was higher than

85. Last year there were only 90 scholarship awards given out from the Governments of Australia, New

Zealand and Samoa to Foundation and open category candidates. So as you can imagine, as the number

of scholarships decrease each year - the competition to secure one is not easy. It will require a lot of

consistent hard work throughout the year on your part.

For your information, from past practice the Semester 1 results are normally used by the Samoa

Training and Scholarships Committee (STSC) to allocate scholarships for overseas awards, but it is the

Semester 2 results that tend to confirm/ or re-allocate scholarships to students who have done much

better in their Semester 2 results. So in other words, both semester results count towards the average

for obtaining a scholarship. So study hard and go to your classes.

There are also scholarships to undertake degree studies in universities overseas other than Australia,

New Zealand or Fiji. There are also scholarship awards to study in Japan and in China. For more

information about these scholarships, contact the Embassy of Japan (at the NPF Plaza) for Japanese

scholarships; or the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China (at Vailima) for Chinese scholarships.

There are also local scholarships awarded for Foundation students to complete a degree locally here at

the National University of Samoa. Again you need to work hard consistently throughout the year in

order for you to be considered for these local scholarships.

Foundation Partial-Scholarships For Foundation students in Agriculture, Arts, Commerce, Science and General, a (yellow) Partial

Scholarships Application Form will be available from the Data Entry Stage of the Enrolment Process for

you to complete. There are about 50 partial scholarships and the aim of this scholarship assistance is to

alleviate the financial burden for those academically capable students who are financially incapable of

paying their university fees. The awarding of these limited partial scholarships is based on both merit

and socio-economic situation.

For more information on NUS Scholarships, please contact the Manager of Student Administration.

Postgraduate Scholarships There are also numerous opportunities for degree-holders (those who have completed a Bachelor’s

degree in any field) to study overseas through the many partner agreements that NUS has established

with overseas universities. For example:

CARPIMS Scholarship Scheme (to undertake Postgraduate studies in the Caribbean and USP)

CARIBU Scholarship Scheme (to undertake PG studies in Europe)

ANGLE Scholarship (to undertake PG studies in Europe) to name a few.

For more information on International Scholarships undertake postgraduate Studies overseas please

contact the NUS International Office.

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Fees

The Compulsory Enrolment Fee of $292 needs to be paid when your Admission Application is approved.

This can also be paid during the day of enrolment in order to receive your enrolment package. That

amount is to cover the following:

Enrolment package (non-refundable) paid once annually $55

Administration/ registration paid each semester $182

Student Association (NUSSA) Fee paid once annually $55

Total Enrolment Fee $292

There is also a penalty fee of $116 for late enrolment

Tuition fees differ per programme and are given a strict deadline to be paid by.

Absolutely no tuition fees will be accepted after the deadline. Students who have not fully paid their

fees by that date will have their enrolment cancelled and any partial payments they have made will be

refunded.

International students are charged higher, non-subscribed tuition fees (at rates between 350% to 450%

of the fees charged to Samoan citizens). Please contact NUS Finance Office for more information.

Some course Fees:

All Bridging and Foundation level courses (except Computing) $314 per course

Computing courses (all levels) $385 per course

100, 200 and 300 level courses (except Computing) $314 per course

Postgraduate courses $385 per course

*All fees mentioned above are in Samoan currency.

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Services

Student Administration Services All matters relating to your academic programmes, enrolment, graduation, transcripts, etc, should be

directed to Student Administration Services, they are your first point of contact for information and

direction to the appropriate Faculties. Our Student Administration manager is Ms Malosuéilefilemu

Angeline Alama.

Student Support Services The Student Support Services is located upstairs at the two-storey house behind the Finance Building.

This office consists of the Student Counselors and the (soon to be appointed) full-time Literacy and

Numeracy tutors. It is also where the International Office will be located. For more information about

the Student Support Services contact the Student Support Service Manager: Mrs Faletui Toma

Counseling NUS offers professional student counseling services to any student who is undergoing emotional

hardship either through the loss of a loved one through death, or the separation or divorce of parents,

or boy-girl relationship breakdown, or for whatever reason. Please contact one of our Student

Counselors; either Ms Sopo Suá Elia or Mr Lipine Petaia Peresitene at the Student Counseling Office at

the two-storey house behind the Finance Building (next to the Security Checkpoint at the main Gate).

International Office The International Office deals with matters concerning all the International students enrolled in NUS. All

matters concerning student exchange programs, overseas scholarships, staff mobility schemes as well as

matters concerning our NUS MOUs with overseas universities are handled by the International Office.

For more information contact the International Office Coordinator: Ms Iliganoa Matuú.

Library The Library or the NUS Learning Resources Centre is situated upstairs the Cafeteria. This is where all the

reference materials such as books, periodicals or journals on most subjects offered at NUS are held. It

also houses a comprehensive Samoan Collection. There is limited seating for students and it is a

designated Wi-Fi Hotspot. For more information about the Library please contact the University

Librarian: Mr Avalogo Togi Aifaí Tunupopo, or visit the Library to sign-up for their Library Tours during

Orientation.

Book shop The bookshop is located (upstairs the cafeteria) on the right, before you enter the library. This is where

you can purchase stationery items, buy text books as well as the place where you uplift your course

readers and course materials after you pay the appropriate fees at Finance. They also print handouts at

a cost and do photocopying as well as issue Student ID cards. For more enquiries please visit the NUS

Marketing and Bookshop Manager: Mrs Maria Faamusami Ale at the NUS Book Shop.

Medical & Health Clinic The Health Clinic is run and operated by the experienced and qualified nurses from our School of

Nursing and Health Sciences. This is located at the Gym on your immediate left when you enter. This

service is free to all current NUS students and staff. Students are encouraged to visit the friendly nurses

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there for General or Reproductive Health concerns. The nurses there are professionals and your

concerns will be treated confidential and with respect. The Health Clinic opens from 9am – 3pm during

normal semester days. For any queries please contact the Dean of Applied Sciences: Peseta Eseta Hope

or visit the friendly nurses rostered at the NUS Health Clinic when it opens.

Recreation and Fitness Centre The NUS Gym houses our recreation and fitness facilities and equipment. The east wing has all the

weights and cardio-fitness equipment, while the west wing houses the squash courts. The main gym

area has the basketball, volleyball and netball courts. This is the same area where the popular NUS

after-work zumba and aerobics classess are held. The Gym team organizes the annual sports events and

fitness programmes for the year that are held at the Gym. For more information on fees to use the

facilities or join the zumba classes please contact our NUS Gym Manager: Mrs Puna Muaítau.

Finance The Finance Building houses the Finance Office and the Academic Audit Unit. The Finance Office is

where you pay your fees. The 11th of March this year is the deadline for payment of all Semester 1 fees.

The 12th of August this year is the deadline for payment of all Semester 2 fees.

Cafeteria The cafeteria is located opposite the Physics lab, downstairs the main NUS Library. This year, Pinati’s

Restaurant continues to run the cafeteria. Their normal mix menu from a minimum of $3 is available.

Check it out when you are free and hungry. Please spend less time in the cafeteria and more time

upstairs in the library studying.

Lausinasina Dance Club This is a traditional Samoan dance group for young women and girls from as young as age 5 to learn the

Siva Samoa. Female students are welcome to join. For further information contact Puna Muaítau at the

NUS Gym.

Music & Expressive Arts Over the years, we have also witnessed some very talented science students joining the Music and

Expressive Arts Club on campus. To sustain your interest in music and the arts enquire at the Faculty of

Education’s Expressive Arts Department.

NUS Student Association As part of the $292 Enrolment / Registration Fee that you pay during your Admission to NUS, $55 of that

amount is for the compulsory Student Association (NUSSA) fee. The Association recently renovated its

office at the Oceanside opposite the APTC. Please contact the Student Counselors for more information

about the Student Association activities this year.

Academic Quality Unit The Academic Quality Unit is the body responsible for ensuring that the quality of the courses and

programmes that you undertake are consistent with the quality of the courses and programmes offered

overseas. This unit was established last year and is headed by Ms Tea Tepora Wright. The AQU is housed

at the Finance Building.

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Ocean Campus (Mulinuú) On 7 November 2015, the NUS Ocean Campus at the Mulinu’u peninsula was officially opened by the

Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon Tuilaepa Sailele Malieelegaoi and His Excellency the Chinese Ambassador

to Samoa, HE Wang Xuefeng. The Ocean campus houses our Maritime Training School (MTS) and our

Marine and Environmental Research Centre (MERC). The 3-storey complex was built by Chinese Aid and

it features a two-storey hostel for maritime students, a cafeteria, wet and dry labs, classrooms, staff

offices, a marine species museum, a conference room, a computer lab, a medical clinic, simulator

rooms, several workshops, a fire-fighting facility and a small wharf for training purposes and a jetty.

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Keep Our Campus Clean

Keeping our campus clean is a combined effort!

If you are new here, then it is very important that you know now that we value your commitment in

ensuring our campus is clean and tidy. If you are a returning student than you should know we are very

serious about maintaining a clean environment. This simply means that you need to do your part -how?

Please put your rubbish in the bins provided around campus, in the corridors, foyer, and lecture rooms.

If you can't find any in sight please take your rubbish home with you. If you see any rubbish in your path

then please do the right thing and pick it up and throw it in a bin nearby. Your actions define the person

you are, so please help us maintain a beautiful campus environment! Just as you would your own

home.

To the incoming Executive of NUSSA, the students look up to you and we put our trust in you to ensure

these simple rules of the University are not being neglected. Please encourage our students and be the

example to ensure a safe, clean and healthy environment that is favourable to your learning.

Vandalism Please do not break what is not yours! Most importantly, DO NOT take what doesn't belong to you! NUS

spends thousands of money almost every year to fix or replace desks, chairs, toilet sinks, urinals, fire

extinguishers, light switches, lab computers, boards, etc because they have been purposefully damaged

by those with no respect for these resources. The University tries its best to provide you with the best

available resources YOU need for your learning and experience here at NUS but if you do not treat those

with respect and care than we may not be able to continue to give you the best. There are serious

disciplinary actions for damaging University properties. Please help us keep our physical facilities and

amenities in good order and condition. You may report any damage(s) seen to Property Maintenance on

email [email protected] or phone 20072 ext. 397. Please take care of our campus, our environment

and resources. At the end of the day, IT IS for your benefit!

mailto:[email protected]

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Glossary

• Enrol – the formal process of admitting & registering your name into a programme of study or course provided you meet the entry criteria

• Entry criteria – the minimum set required standard that you must meet in order to enter/qualify for enrolment into a programme of study

• Aggregate – the combined grade total of PSSC English plus your other best three PSSC subjects

• Programme – a plan outlining the specific courses you need to study and complete for a specific qualification

• Course – a prescribed semester-long study in a subject area

• Semester – the academic year is divided into two 14-week periods known as semesters

• Core courses – compulsory courses

• Elective courses - courses that you will select to make up the total number of courses for a programme of study

• Pre-requisite - a pre-condition that you must satisfy first before you take a course

• Major – your main selected field/ discipline of study (the bulk of your courses will be from this subject area)

• Minor – your supporting selected subject area of study (this will also form part of your courses)

• Faculty – an administrative unit consisting of academic departments headed by a dean. (You will enrol under a faculty and that faculty will be responsible for your programme of study and will monitor your academic progress).

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