Postgraduate Diploma in Cross-Cultural and Health Management (Mandarin)
Overview
This curriculum adopts an innovative interdisciplinary approach that integrates traditional Chinese health culture with modern health management practices. On one hand, it draws upon the philosophical foundations of traditional Chinese wellness systems, including holistic health thinking, preventive health concepts, and the cultural wisdom embedded in classical Chinese traditions such as the Yi Jing (Book of Changes), to explore their relevance in contemporary wellbeing and management contexts.
On the other hand, the programme introduces modern principles of health management, organisational leadership, and cross-cultural practice within the global “big health” industry. Through comparative analysis, integration, and applied synthesis, the course develops a comprehensive and multi-dimensional framework for health and cross-cultural management.
Students will learn to apply these integrated perspectives across key areas such as health and wellness management, organisational leadership, service development, and strategic analysis. This equips them to operate effectively within complex, multicultural environments and to respond to the evolving demands of the global health and wellness sector with confidence and competence.
Course Objective
Cultural Competitiveness
Leadership Enhancement
Specialization in Human Resource Management
Marketing & Innovative Thinking
Research & Analytical Competenece
Critical Thinking & Adaptability
Course Structure
The course consists of 5 modules:
1
The Yi Jing and Leadership
Grasp the fundamental principles and concepts of the Yi Jing, apply them to leadership practices, explore ways to integrate ancient wisdom into modern leadership and decision-making processes, and cultivate students’ cultural literacy and leadership acumen.
2
The Yi Jing and Human Resource Management
Learn to embed the principles of the Yi Jing into HR practices covering recruitment, training, performance appraisal and employee development, boost cultural awareness and inclusiveness, and foster harmonious work environments.
3
The Yi Jing and Marketing Management
Master the skills of formulating effective marketing strategies guided by Yi Jing principles, interpret consumer behaviors, build culturally resonant brand images, explore innovative marketing approaches, and lift market competitiveness.
4
The Bible and Leadership
Gain an in-depth understanding of leadership philosophies in the Bible, learn to apply these philosophies to ethical leadership practices, nurture students’ sense of moral responsibility and leadership capability, and motivate team members to achieve organizational goals.
5
The Bible and Innovation
Explore the innovative spirit embedded in the Bible, learn to translate its core principles into real innovation practices, develop students’ innovative thinking and creativity, and drive sustainable organizational growth.
Course Duration
Part-time: 6 months,
1 sessions per week x 5 hours per session
Contact hours: 120 hours
Course Fees
The total course fee is SGD 18,000, covering all teaching materials, course assessment fees and certificate issuance fees.
Upon enrolment, students only need to pay one-third of the full tuition fee, with subsequent payments due every 2 months.
Entry Requirements
Age Requirement
21 years old or above
Language Proficiency:
Possess Chinese language proficiency equivalent to senior high school level; Or attain Grade C6 in Chinese for the GCE O-Level examination;Or hold an equivalent qualification.
Academic Background:
Option 1: Hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with no work experience required;
Option 2: Be at least 30 years of age with 8 years of working experience.