2013 2014

Diploma in Management Studies

Full-time

Bui My Linh
Student
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
in Banking and Finance
University of London, UK
Graduate, Class of 2011
Diploma in Management Studies

The programme is developed and awarded by Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore.

www.simge.edu.sg

I chose to study this

course at SIM because it
had a range of modules
that helped me develop a
strong and balanced
understanding of different
business functions. I also
particularly liked the fact
that I could complete the
programme in 15 months
and move on to my degree
studies. (2012)
Damian Wong Ruixiang
Graduate, Class of 2011
Diploma in Management Studies
Gold Award winner

CONTENTS
Singapore Institute of Management (SIM Group)

01

Origins and Development of Diploma in Management Studies 02

General Programme Information

04

Academic Progression

05

Module Curriculum

06

Enrolment

08

Management Foundation Studies

09

Certificate in English Language

11

Application & Admission

12

VIBES Why Study at SIM Global Education

14

Preparing You for a Career

16

SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT (SIM GROUP)

Our Vision

Our Quality Policy

To be the Centre of Leadership and Management Excellence, and

the Embodiment of Lifelong Learning.

We are dedicated to continuously improve our services and to

consistently exceed the expectations of our customers.

Our Mission

The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM Group) is the

leading provider of higher education and professional training in
Singapore, reputed for its dedication to lifelong learning and high
standards and quality. Founded in 1964 under the initiation of
Economic Development Board to support Singapores economic
development, we are today a diverse and vibrant organisation
with a wide range of programmes and services.

Our Purpose

We are also a membership-based organisation with more than

44,000 individual and corporate members. Our extensive range of
membership programmes, activities and resources provide an
important nexus for students and members to network and learn.

Spearhead management thought leadership

Be the preferred strategic partner of corporations in maximising
return on human capital
Be the choice provider of continuing education to individuals
Transform SIM into a regional brand

To open doors in life through education opportunities

To support SIM Groups social mission

Our Core Values

Trust and Respect for the Individual

Teamwork
Open and Timely Communication
Performance Excellence
Spirit of Innovative Adventure

Our Culture

An open culture where staff trust and respect each other; embrace
change and seek ways to innovate; learn and work together as a
team.

Our Commitment
To our Members

We care for our members, recognise their importance, and strive to

raise the prestige of their membership.

To our Customers
We value our customers and commit ourselves to actively improve
our services and products.

To our Employees
We care for our people by creating a conducive work environment,
helping them to balance family and work commitments, recognising
their contributions, and developing them to their full potential.

To our Community
We honour our social obligations and pledge to be a good corporate
citizen by always acting professionally and ethically in all matters.

The SIM Group offers its core services through three educational
brands:
SIM University
As the only national private university in Singapore, SIM Universitys
mission is to create excellence in lifelong education through a
uniquely designed learning experience that equips learners for a
better future. Home to more than 13,000 students, SIM University
adopts a flexible and practice-focused learning approach and offers
more than 50 academic programmes in various disciplines. Eligible
students taking SIM Universitys undergraduate programmes enjoy
government subsidies of up to 55% of tuition fees and access to
government bursaries, tuition fee and study loans. SIM University
is a not-for-profit university and the SIM University Education Fund
has been a Singapore Institution of a Public Character (IPC) since
September 2005.
SIM Global Education
Students can choose from a wide range of high-quality overseas
degree programmes made available through SIMs partnership with
established international universities and institutions from the
United Kingdom, United States, Australia and Switzerland. Most of
the students are full-time students, but SIM Global Education also
offers part-time programmes that cater to working adults. Offering
over 50 academic programmes, its enrolment stands at 23,000,
with about 2,500 foreign students.
SIM Professional Development
About 11,500 professionals benefit annually from the vast selection
of short executive training programmes offered by SIM Professional
Development. Its customised in-company training programmes help
companies optimise effectiveness in various fields of management
and human resource development.

ORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT OF DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES

The inception of the Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) at
SIM in 1973 was a significant milestone in the history of
executive and management development in Singapore. The
pedagogical purpose of the DMS was to provide executive
education and to develop insightful and progressive leaders
who would make a difference to the advancement of
management and business, starting from the cosmopolitan
context of enterprise in Singapore.
Prior to 1973, no such formal DMS management education
programmes with certification and teaching faculty from the
local university and polytechnics as well as well-known
management practitioners were available to executives and
managers in Singapore. At that time, SIMs main role was to
concentrate in providing complementary education and
training for developing prerequisite managerial skills and
talent that are needed for the sound expansion of the nation.
The DMS was introduced at an opportune time to provide
such developmental education.
The DMS is a broad-based management studies programme
that was open to up-and-coming executives and managers
who had taken important responsibilities in a wide variety of
companies, including well-established enterprises in
Singapore. It provided these participants with a platform to
form social networks and, exchange, cross-fertilise ideas and
recommend or implement viable propositions to transform
their workplaces for the better. There were about 500
applicants in the first intake and 70 participants were selected
to join the first DMS class.
The DMS started as a part-time, post-experience evening
programme. The full-time equivalent of the DMS started in
2002 in response to new demands of school-leavers and
budding executives for foundational tertiary level studies in

management education against the backdrop of Singapore as

an exemplar of economic accomplishment. The programme
was built on the premise that there is no such thing as
under-achieving but only maturity and insight in
developmental learning. And so, it metamorphosed into a
back-to-basics, Singapore-brand, 18-month full-time
management programme of reputable quality for both local
and international students. Today, the full-time DMS has
enrolled over 40 intakes. Among its student enrolment,
includes a number of students from Singapore, Indonesia,
China, Vietnam and India.
The total number of DMS graduates is currently 15,000 at SIM
and still growing strong.
The quality and rigor of the DMS was constantly monitored
and updated. This was done through the modernisation of the
curriculum, and injecting a new spirit of innovation and
entrepreneurship in the modules taught so that they catered
to the inherent needs of an increasingly knowledge-based,
global society. The quality initiatives included the
employment of right, qualified lecturers and course
coordinators who would go the extra mile, developing
appropriate module specifications and course materials,
monitoring the quality of teaching and learning, tight
moderation and maintenance of assessment/examination
standards and providing the necessary conditions for a
creative culture of learning to flourish.
Today, the DMS has been refined as an exemplary qualification
in its own right that enjoys articulation into the degree
programmes of reputable universities such as the University of
London, RMIT University, University at Buffalo, University of
Birmingham and University of Stirling.

Diploma in Management Studies Graduation Ceremony, 22 June 2012.

Apart from the education, SIM also provides me with various learning platforms to hone my
leadership and interpersonal skills. (2012)
Olga Serena
Student
Bachelor of Science (Honours) International Business
University of Birmingham, UK
Graduate, Class of 2011
Diploma in Management Studies

GENERAL PROGRAMME INFORMATION

Programme Objective

The Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) is a wellestablished and dynamic programme. It is designed to
provide the prerequisite and productive learning in vital
management knowledge and skills that are needed in all
entrepreneurial organisations.
In this programme, budding learners and executives will
progress to develop a firm grounding on what constitutes
the dynamics of effective management in an environment of
real-world living organisations, which in their states of flux,
are in competition, in co-existence and/or in collaboration
with one another. It is in such a context that participants
would develop a foundation and exploration in two fields of
management studies. The first field covers the broad-based
studies in communications, economics, statistics,
mathematics and law. The second field covers the functional
areas of accountancy and finance, marketing, people and
human resource management, information systems, and
operations management.
The uniqueness of the DMS programme is that it projects
management studies as a passionate and exciting
endeavour. This programme not only helps participants to
develop a strong understanding of business fundamentals.
More than ever, its emphasis is also on practical problemsolving, people-centeredness and critical thinking. Such
skills and practice are essential to todays knowledge-based,
transient social, technological and global environment. In
doing so, participants are encouraged to use the tools of
management studies as a means of studying and reflecting
on organisational success with a more intensive disposition.
As a result, value is added to the participants journey of
discovery and learning.

Programme Structure

The full-time Diploma in Management Studies programme

can be completed in 1.5 years. This programme is intensive
and demanding in its requirements. It is important to note
that the programme design expects students to undertake
their studies on a completely full-time basis. Students are
expected to attend lectures at least five times a week. Each
lecture is 3 hours duration. Lectures are held between
Mondays and Saturdays. Classes consist of both
international and local students. There are three semesters
in the programme. Each semester is six months duration.
Five modules are offered per semester.

Mode of Delivery

The course is 100% face-to-face lecture. The course work

includes attendance of lectures, discussions of case studies,
presentations, completion of group and individual written
assignments.
Students need to make use of relevant websites and the
Internet for research purposes and do a large part of their
studies in their own time. Besides attending lectures,
students also participate in project lab sessions.

Assessment and Examination

Students will be assessed on a continuous basis throughout

the 1.5-year programme. Continuous assessments can take on
several forms, such as case studies, presentations, class
discussions and participation, individual and/or group
projects, quizzes, common tests and so on. They are designed
to ensure that students have an adequate grasp of the subject
matter, and to provide opportunities for self expression and
for the acquisition of analytical, creative, and leadership skills.
In addition to continuous assessments, most modules require
students to undertake a final exam.
The manner in which the continuous assessment will be
conducted and the assessment schedules can be found in the
individual module syllabus accessible by students via the
students portal.
The end-of-semester main examination is usually held in
February/May/August/November. The supplementary
examination is usually held in March/June/September/
December. The manner in which the examination will be
conducted and the schedule is accessible by students via the
students portal.

Attendance

Attendance is monitored regularly. Students must achieve an

attendance of 75% and above to be eligible for the end-ofsemester examinations. The Immigration and Checkpoints
Authority of Singapore (ICA) requires all international
students issued with a valid students pass to achieve
attendance of 90% and above in any month of the course.

Promotion and Graduation

Each module is assessed through a combination of continuous

assessment and end-of-semester examination. To attain a pass
for each module, students must achieve an overall minimum
GPA of 1.0 (grade D).
To graduate with a Diploma in Management Studies, students
must successfully complete and pass all 15 modules.
Graduating students will be issued a result transcript and
awarded with a diploma certificate from SIM upon graduation.

Job Prospects

There are many employment opportunities in the private and

public sectors for diploma graduates. You can find jobs in
industries like banking, business development, corporate
investment sectors, marketing and retail, manufacturing and
public services.

ACADEMIC PROGRESSION

Graduates of the Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) may opt to progress to the following undergraduate programmes
and may apply for advanced standing, subject to the respective universities prevailing requirements at point of application.

Full-Time (FT) and Part-Time (PT) Programmes

Refer to our website at www.simge.edu.sg for the most updated and complete programme information including the
admission requirements of each programme.
Bachelor of Business (Management) / (Economics and Finance) / (Marketing) /
(Logistics and Supply Chain Management) / (Accountancy)
Note: All programmes are offered on FT AND PT basis
For FT: 1.5 years, For PT: 2 years
Developed and awarded by RMIT University, Australia
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accounting & Finance / Banking & Finance /
Business / Economics & Finance / Economics & Management / Management (FT & PT)
(2-3 years; 3 unit exemptions with bridging courses#1)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics (FT)
(2-3 years; 4 unit exemptions with bridging courses#1)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Systems & Management /
Mathematics & Economics (FT)
Computing & Information Systems / Creative Computing (FT)
(3 years)
Developed and awarded by University of London, UK
Bachelor of Science (Business Administration)
Bachelor of Arts (Communication / Economics / International Trade / Psychology / Sociology)
Double Degree
Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (Economics)
Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (International Trade)
Double Major
Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Psychology) / (Communication and Sociology) /
(Economics and Psychology) / (International Trade and Psychology) / (Psychology and Sociology)

Diploma in
Management Studies
(18 months)
Developed and
awarded by SIM,
Singapore

(Exemption granted up to 44 credits with minimum B grade)

Note: All programmes are offered on FT basis
Developed and awarded by University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, US
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Business Management /
Business Management with Industrial Placement#2 / International Business (FT) /
Business Management with Communications (FT)
(2 years; applicants need to have a B average grade.)
Developed and awarded by University of Birmingham, UK

Higher Diploma in International Hotel Management#4 #5 (FT)

Developed and awarded by IMI International Hotel Management Institute Switzerland
#1 Bridging courses are
applicable to gain the
maximum exemptions.
#2 Not open to
international students.
#3 Applicants need to have
a B average grade.
#4 Subject to completion
of 3-month Preparatory
Course.
#5 International students
who wish to progress to
the degree programmes
in IMI, Switzerland will
be subject to obtaining
VISA approval from the
Embassy of Switzerland
in Singapore.
#6 No advanced standing.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Retail Marketing#4 (FT & PT)

(2 years)
Developed and awarded by University of Stirling, UK

Bachelor of Science in Business / Business Analytics / Finance / Marketing /

Logistics and Supply Chain Management / Management and Security Studies /
Bachelor of Accountancy#6 (PT)
(DMS graduates can also qualify for admission to programmes offered by School of Arts and Social
Sciences / School of Human Development and Social Services / School of Science and Technology)
Developed and awarded by SIM University, Singapore

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Management#3 (PT)

Developed and awarded by The University of Manchester, UK
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting & Financial Management#4 (FT)
(2 years; applicants need to have a C+ average grade)
Developed and awarded by The University of Sheffield, UK

MODULE CURRICULUM
Module 1: Business Communication

Module 5: Business Statistics

This module aims to equip students with effective writing

and oral communication skills to meet the challenges of
working in a competitive environment. Students learn to
master important business communication tools like reports,
letters, minutes, memorandums and electronic mail
communication. They will also acquire presentation and
public speaking skills as well as listening and meeting skills
essential for success in the new economy.

This module aims to provide students with an understanding

of statistical concepts and techniques. Students will be taught
to apply statistics to generate information for decision-making.
While general statistical principles will be taught, emphasis will
be placed on acquiring the analytical and interpretative skills
needed to understand and apply the statistical findings and
corresponding research findings.

Module 2: Business Finance

Module 6: English for Business

This module provides students with an understanding of the

acquisition and allocation of funds within a business
organisation. It deals with financing decisions including
various sources of short-term and long-term financing and
investment decisions including management of working
capital, current asset and fixed asset investments. The
emphasis is placed on making sound decisions in the value
creation activities of the business organisation.

Module 3: Business Law

This module covers the laws that affect businesses in todays
rapidly changing commercial landscape. It equips students
with the key concepts and principles in business law in
Singapore. This helps students appreciate the legal
implications of various common business transactions and
make better management decisions regarding them. Topics
include the Singapore legal system, contract law, company law
and agency law.

Module 4: Business Mathematics

This module provides business students with a foundation in
mathematics for business. It covers the essential concepts and
techniques of business mathematics in the key areas of
algebra, mathematics of finance, matrices and calculus.
Students will learn how to apply these fundamental concepts
in a creative and efficient way, and to solve a variety of
mathematical problems in business.

This module focuses on developing the key skills of reading

and writing, along with a good understanding of the
conventions of grammar and usage. Students will read
different types of texts and learn how to infer, summarise and
interpret the information presented. They will also learn about
different writing formats and styles, and more importantly,
how to write clearly and persuasively.

Module 7: Financial Accounting

This module is designed to provide students with an
understanding of the concepts and principles of accounting,
the accounting equation and double-entry concepts. Emphasis
is placed on analysing business transactions and
understanding financial statements to support decisionmaking. Students will be taught how to prepare the balance
sheet, income statement and cash flow statement.

Module 8: Information Systems for Business

This module focuses on business computing. Building upon
the basic knowledge of computing, students will learn to
appreciate advanced concepts like data communication,
networking, Internet and multimedia. This module also covers
the security and ethical aspects of computing. For the handson component, students will develop a personal home page to
experience the basic process of design and development of
web sites.

MODULE CURRICULUM
Module 9: Macroeconomics
This module examines the working of a typical economy. It
looks at how the overall performance of an economy is
assessed by measures such as the Gross National Product,
unemployment, inflation rate and the economic growth rate. It
also looks at the role of the government through the
implementation of fiscal and monetary policies. The effects of
a fiscal and monetary policy mix on the economy are examined
using the IS-LM analysis.

Module 10: Managerial Accounting

This module is designed to help students to analyse and
process accounting information for management decisions.
Students will acquire managerial accounting techniques to
enable them to plan, control and to make sound decisions.
Coverage in this module includes cost terminology and
behaviour, relevant costs, break-even analysis, budgetary
control, standard costing and variance analysis, and
performance evaluation and pricing.

Module 11: Managing Human Resources

This module equips students with basic human resources
management skills that are needed by supervisors and
managers to ensure that their organisations attract, employ,
develop and retain the optimum number, type and quality of
employees to achieve organisational objectives. Topics
covered include human resource planning, recruitment,
selection, compensation and benefits administration,
performance appraisal, career development and training.

Module 12: Managing People and

Organisations

Module 13: Microeconomics

This module examines the problem of scarcity and the choices
of individual consumers, firms and the government. It
considers consumer choice and demand using utility and
indifference curve analysis. It also looks at a firms economic
objective and how it tries to attain this objective given
different market characteristics. The firms production function,
cost curves, pricing and supply decisions are discussed.

Module 14: Operations Management

This module deals with the use of operations strategy to build
value chains and competitive advantage. It provides
participants with frameworks to address both the design and
the management of operations. The designing framework
covers forecasting, the design of goods and services,
managing quality, process strategy, capacity planning, and
location and layout. The managing operations framework
covers supply-chain management, inventory management,
materials requirements planning and ERP, project management,
JIT and lean systems, and maintenance and reliability.

Module 15: Principles of Marketing

This module provides an overview of a contemporary
approach to the concepts and techniques of the marketing
process in todays dynamic environment, and its interrelationship with other business functions. It examines the
many issues, both controllable and uncontrollable,
surrounding the execution of the marketing function.
Emphasis is place on buyer behaviour and the use of the
marketing mix to successfully reach the buyer.

This module equips students with the key principles of

management, organisational behaviour to help them become
effective and efficient managers and supervisors. Topics
include the roles, skills and functions of managers and how
they can effectively deal with a rapidly changing and highly
competitive environment in the knowledge-based economy.
Other important areas include personal and team effectiveness
in a global organisation and interpersonal skills.

ENROLMENT
Full-time Programme (18 months)

2013/2014
Intakes

Commencement Date

End date

January

Early January

End June

April

Early April

End September

July

Early July

End December

October

Early October

End March

Candidature
Period
The maximum allowed period for a student to complete the

18-month programme is 36 months. The candidature period

of 36 months includes repeat semesters or leave of absence
within the period of study.

Admission
Criteria
Applicants must be at least 17 years old and meet one of
these minimum pre-requisites for direct admission to the
Diploma in Management Studies (Full-time) programme.

General Entrance Requirement

F
 ive GCE O level passes (grade 1 to 6) including English
as a first language;
Other qualifications will be assessed based on the
equivalence to GCE O level examinations.
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements might
be recommended to undergo a 6-month Management
Foundation Studies (MFS) programme. You may refer to
page 9 for details of the MFS programme.

English Language Requirement

GCE O level credit pass (grade 1 to 6) in English (as a first

language); or
IELTS with an overall score of at least 5.5; or
TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based) and 4.0 in the
Test of Written English (TWE) or 79 (iBT); or
An equivalent English language qualification
Applicants who do not meet the English language
requirement would need to undergo the Certificate in
English Language Upper-Intermediate (Level 5) (CEL)
programme prior to enrolment in the Diploma programme.
The duration of the CEL programme depends on the
applicants English language proficiency level. Applicants
can sit for an English Placement Test conducted by SIM to
determine their English language proficiency level. You may
refer to page 11 for details of the CEL programme.
Notes:
1. IELTS or TOEFL test scores must be less than two years at
point of enrolment.
2. The SIM English Placement Test results will be valid for
one year from the date of the test.

Programme Fee

The course fee is payable in three instalments. It does not

include textbooks and is payable prior to course commencement
at each semester.
Total course fee - S$11,235 (inclusive of 7% GST)
Each semester - S$3,745 (inclusive of 7% GST)
Each module - S$749 (inclusive of 7% GST)
The course fee exclude textbooks and is payable in three
instalments prior to course commencement at each semester.
All fees quoted are inclusive of 7% GST.

Minimum Number of Students Required for Class

Commencement

The minimum number of students that is required before a

class can commence is 25 students. In the event that a class
cannot commence due to low take up rate, students will be
informed at least one month prior to class commencement.

Study
Loans
Students may obtain study loans from these banks and

institutions under a course financing scheme (subject to

approval). All loan enquiries and applications are to be
dealt with the banks and institutions directly. For more
information, please call:
Maybank
Tel: 1800 629 2265
www.maybank2u.com.sg

POSB
Tel: 6333 0033
www.posb.com.sg

RHB Bank Berhad

Tel: 1800 323 0100
www.rhbbank.com.sg

Interest-Free Instalment Plans

When you charge above S$500 to your Citibank or OCBC

Visa/MasterCard, you can enjoy interest-free instalments of
six or 12 months. Terms and conditions apply.
For more information, please call:
Citibank
Tel : 1800 225 5225
www.citibank.com.sg

OCBC
Tel : 1800 363 3333
www.ocbc.com.sg

MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION STUDIES

The programme is developed and awarded by Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore.

 his programme is not open for direct application. The

T
selection into the programme is based upon
recommendation by the Admissions Committee for those
who have applied for the Diploma in Management Studies
but failed to meet the academic requirement.

Objective and Nature of Programme

This full-time programme is designed to provide appropriate

foundation for students who do desire to understand the
fundamentals of management and business practice. It
provides a bridging certificate programme for students who
may not meet the entry requirements to pursue studies at
diploma level. The programme will equip students with the
necessary skills and knowledge to move on, with
confidence, to progress to study at diploma level, in such
qualifications as the Diploma in Management Studies. It
covers five modules over a duration of six months.

Mode of Delivery

The course is 100% face-to-face lecture. Classes are

conducted 5 days a week, 3 hours a day. The course work
includes attendance of lectures, tutorials, discussions of
case studies, presentations, completion of group and
individual written assignments and individual class tests.
Classes consist of both international and local students.
The programme comprises the following modules:

Module 1: Study Skills in English

The focus is to improve students proficiency in the four
main skills required to complete their subject studies
successfully writing, reading, listening and general study
skills. Topics to be covered include reading skills, essay and

report writing techniques, study skills, time management,

lectures and note taking, research and library skills,
presentation techniques, group work, preparing for
examinations and writing examinations.

Module 2: Introduction to Management

This module introduces the basic principles of management
functions like planning, organising, leading and controlling
in a business enterprise. Basic concepts of leadership,
motivation, delegation, communication, problem solving
and decision-making are covered.

Module 3: Elements of Economics

This module aims to provide an understanding of economic
principles and how it influences and affects the business
enterprise. Topics include concepts of demand, supply and
price, revenue, costs and profits, national income, money and
credit creation, market structure, and international economics.

Module 4: Principles of Accounting and

Business Finance
Areas to be covered include accounting concepts, the
balance sheet, the income statement, recording business
transactions, adjusting and closing accounts, assets and
liabilities, and interpreting financial statements.

Module 5: Sales and Marketing Management

This module will enable you to acquire a basic knowledge
of sales and marketing concepts. Topics include
salesmanship, market segmentation, buyer behaviour,
product development, pricing strategy, and channels
of distribution, advertising & sales promotion, branding
& packaging.

Enrolment

Attendance

2013/2014
Intakes

Commencement Date

End Date

January

Early January

End June

April

Early April

End September

July

Early July

End December

October

Early October

End March

Candidature Period

There is no repeat option for this programme. Students may

opt to re-apply for the programme after date of termination if
he/she fails all modules at the main examination or any
module at the supplementary examination.

Admission Criteria

A
 pplicants must be at least 17 years old;
Minimum three GCE O level credit passes (grade 1 to 6)
including English (as a first language);
Other qualifications will be assessed based on the
equivalence to GCE O level examinations.

English Language requirement:

G
 CE O level credit pass (grade 1 to 6) in English (as a
first language); or
IELTS with an overall score of 5.5; or
TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) plus 4 in the Test of
Written English (TWE) or 79 (iBT); or
An equivalent English language qualification.
Applicants who do not meet the English language
requirement can sit for an English Placement Test conducted
by SIM to determine their English language proficiency level.
Notes:
1. IELTS or TOEFL test scores must be less than two years at
point of enrolment.
2. The SIM English Placement Test results will be valid for
one year from the date of the test.

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Attendance is monitored regularly. Students must achieve an

overall attendance of 75% and above to be eligible for the
end-of-semester examinations. The Immigration and Checkpoints
Authority of Singapore (ICA) requires all international students
issued with a valid students pass to achieve an attendance of
90% and above in any month of the course.

Assessment and Examination

Each module is assessed through a combination of continuous

assessment and end-of-semester examination. Continuous
assessments could be in the form of class tests, presentations,
group and individual assignments. At the end of the course,
candidates must sit for an examination on all the modules.
Continuous assessment for each module is conducted
throughout the programme. The end-of-semester main and
supplementary examinations are scheduled in the months of
February/May/August/November.

Promotion and Graduation

Students must pass all the modules in the course in order to

qualify for progression to the Diploma in Management Studies
programme. Graduating students will be issued a copy of the
course result transcript and a certificate of completion from SIM.
Graduating students will be deemed as meeting the academic
requirement for the Diploma in Management Studies programme.

Course Fee

S$3,424 for the whole course (inclusive of 7% GST).

The whole course fee is payable prior to course
commencement.

Minimum Number of Students Required for

Class Commencement

The minimum number of students that is required before a

class can commence is 20 students. In the event that a class
cannot commence due to low take up rate, students will be
informed at least one month prior to class commencement.

CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE UPPER-INTERMEDIATE (LEVEL 5)

The programme is developed and awarded by Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore.

This programme is not open for direct application. The

selection into the programme is based upon recommendation
by the Admissions Committee for those who have applied for
the Diploma in Management Studies but failed to meet the
English language requirement.

Programme Objectives

The structure of the Certificate In English Language UpperIntermediate (Level 5) (CEL) programme reflects the need for
students coming to SIM to:
have a firm grounding in general English communication;
and
study methodical and intensive English for academic
purposes to prepare them adequately for further studies
in diploma or degree programmes.

Nature of Programme

CEL is a full-time programme focusing on four essential skills

in language learning Listening, Reading, Speaking and
Writing. It features two levels:
Intermediate (Level 4)
Upper-Intermediate (Level 5)
Each level is three months in duration. Classes comprise
interactive face-to-face tutorials, conducted 5 to 6 days a week,
5 hours a day.

Enrolment

If you do not have IELTS or TOEFL scores, you may be

required to sit for an English Placement Test conducted by
SIM to determine your English language proficiency.
Notes:
1. IELTS or TOEFL test scores must be less than two years
at point of enrolment.
2. The SIM English Placement Test results will be valid for
one year from the date of the test.

Attendance

Attendance is monitored and students are required to have at

least 75% overall attendance to be eligible to sit for the
End-of-Course Assessment. The Immigration and Checkpoints
Authority of Singapore (ICA) requires all international
students issued with a valid students pass to achieve an
attendance of 90% and above in any month of the course.

Assessment and Examination

There are two assessments at each level:
Mid-Course Assessment (MCA)
End-of-Course Assessment (EOC)

Students are tested for each language skill Listening,

Reading, Speaking and Writing.
Assessments can be in the form of class tests, presentations,
individual and/or group assignments and examinations.

2013/2014
Intakes

Start Date

End Date

January

Early January

End March

April

Early April

End June

July

Early July

End September

October

Early October

End December

The MCA is normally held in January/April/July/October. The

EOC is normally held in February/May/August/November.

Candidature Period

The maximum allowed period for a student to complete each

3-month level is 9 months (i.e. first attempt plus two
repeated attempts). Should a student fail the final attempt,
his/her studies in the programme will be terminated.
Any student who fails to complete the programme within the
maximum allowed period will not be entitled to any recourse
or refund.

Promotion and Graduation

To graduate and promote to the next level, students must

score at least 50% for:
each of the 4 language skills in the End-of-Course
Assessment and
the overall score (comprising 40% MCA and 60% EOC).
Graduating students for each level will be issued a certificate
of completion from SIM. Graduating students of UpperIntermediate (Level 5) will be deemed as meeting the English
language requirement for the Diploma in Management
Studies programme.

Course Fee

S$2,354 for each level (inclusive of 7% GST).

Admission Criteria

You must be at least 17 years old. Depending on your

English language proficiency, you may be placed at
Intermediate (Level 4) or Upper-Intermediate (Level 5).

All fees are payable prior to commencement of each level.

If you sat for an IELTS or a TOEFL test recently, you may use
that score for placement.

For a class to commence, there must be minimum of 20

students. In the event that the class cannot commence due to
low take up rate, students will be informed at least one
month prior to class commencement.

Entrance Requirement
CEL

IELTS

TOEFL
Paper + TWE

IBT

Intermediate
(Level 4)

4.5

450 plus TWE 2.5+

45-46

Upper-Intermediate
(Level 5)

5.0

500 plus TWE 3+

61

Minimum Number of Students Required for

Class Commencement

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APPLICATION & ADMISSION

Acceptance

How to Apply
Application and Supporting Documents
Applicants are to apply online at www.simge.edu.sg/apply by
the closing date indicated. Refer to www.simge.edu.sg/apply
for the application process and relevant supporting
documents needed.

An application fee is payable for each application that is

submitted. This fee (inclusive of 7% GST) is non-refundable
and non-transferable. The fee will be refunded fully only if
the intake does not commence.
Local
applicants

International
applicants

S$74.90

S$240.75*

*This does not include all fees related to Students Pass application

Please ensure that you have a valid MasterCard/Visa Credit

Card or eNETS for e-payment of application fees. Other
modes of payment are not accepted for e-application.

Application Outcome
All applicants will be informed of their application outcome
in writing at least one month before course commencement.
Verbal offers of admission will not be made nor accepted.
The Admissions Committee selects students for admission
into the programme based on individual merits. Possession
of one or more of the qualifications listed does not guarantee
automatic entry to the programme.
SIM and our university partners reserve the right to withdraw
an offer of admission and cancel the enrolment of any person
where such an offer was made on the basis of incomplete or
inaccurate information supplied by the applicant or a
certifying authority.

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Submit a copy of the duly completed and signed Form 12

in accordance to the Private Education Act
Submit a copy of duly completed and signed PEI-student
contract
Submit all other required documents to SIM

Application Fees and Payment

Online application fees

To confirm the acceptance of offer, successful applicants will

have to adhere to the following before the stipulated deadline:

Make payment to SIM

Course Fees Payment

You may make your first payment of course fees at the
payment counters in SIM HQ or via e-payment (Visa/
MasterCard only).

Payment Counters in SIM HQ

The modes of payment available are cash, cheque, Nets,
cash card, Visa/MasterCard and/or Cashier/Money/Postal
order. We accept up to four different modes of payment
combination. All payments are to be in Singapore dollars.
For cheque payment, the cheque must be crossed, and made
payable to Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd.
It should not be post-dated.
For Nets payment, the daily limit is S$2,000 or S$3,000,
depending on the bank and your personal limit.
For credit card payment, the limit is subjected to your
available balance at the point of payment. We accept Visa
and MasterCard only.

Private Education Act

Under the new Private Education Act, legislated in December

2009, a Council for Private Education (CPE) was set up to
regulate the private education industry in Singapore. All Private
Education Institutions (PEIs) are required to comply with the
regulations under the Act in order to continue operations.
Following are the requirements which Singapore Institute of
Management Pte Ltd (SIM PL) has put in place:-

PEI-Student Contract

CPE, in aiming to enhance the confidence of students and

their parents in the quality of education in Singapore, has
stipulated that all PEIs must sign a PEI-Student Contract with
students. The contract sets out the terms and conditions
governing the relationship between the student and PEI. SIM
PL will honour all terms and conditions in the contract and
in all communication materials.
Students may request for a copy of the PEI-Student Contract
from SIM PL or view it on the CPE website (www.cpe.gov.sg).

Cooling-Off Period

There will be a cooling-off period of 7 working days after

signing the PEI-Student Contract. Students have the right to
cancel the contract within the 7 working days and be
entitled to the Maximum Refund amount stipulated under
Clause 2.4 of the PEI-Student Contract (less any course fees
consumed by the Student if the withdrawal date is later than
the course commencement date). After the cooling-off
period, SIM PLs refund policy will apply.

Fee Protection Scheme

SIM PL adopts a Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) to protect the paid

fees of both local and international students. The FPS serves to
protect the students fees in the event that the PEI is unable to
continue operations due to insolvency, and/or regulatory
closure. In addition, the FPS protects the student if the PEI fails
to pay penalties or return fees to the student arising from
judgments made against it by the Singapore courts.
The FPS is compulsory for all students and is available in 2
forms, either Escrow or Insurance Protection Scheme. For
more information, visit www1.simge.edu.sg/edutrust.
SIM PL has appointed Lonpac Insurance Bhd as the FPS
insurance provider. Under the FPS insurance scheme,
students fees are insured by Lonpac Insurance Bhd. In case
of events, as stated above, students will be able to claim
their paid fees from Lonpac Insurance Bhd.
SIM PL has also appointed Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited (HSBC) as the FPS escrow provider.
Under the FPS escrow scheme, students will pay their fees
directly to HSBC. HSBC will act as the custodian of students
fees and will only disburse the fees to SIM PL on a fixed
schedule. Again, in case of events as stated above, students
will be able to retrieve their unconsumed fees from HSBC.
More details of the FPS can also be found in the FPS
Instruction Manual, available at www.cpe.gov.sg

Medical Insurance

SIM PL has in place a group medical insurance scheme for all

its students. This medical insurance scheme will have a
minimum coverage as follows:- an annual coverage limit of

S$20,000 per student, covers up to B2 ward in government

and restructured hospitals and provides for 24 hours
coverage in Singapore and overseas (if student is involved in
SIM PL-related activities) throughout the course duration.
For more information on medical insurance, visit
www1.simge.edu.sg/medicalinsurance.

Refund Policy Withdrawal and Change of Course

Percentage of aggregate
amount of the course
fees and miscellaneous
fees paid

Receipt of original fully

completed hardcopy Student
Request Form with relevant
supporting documentary proof

95% Refund

(Maximum Refund) More than

14 days before the course
commencement date

75% Refund

Within 14 days before the

course commencement date
OR within 7 days after the
course commencement date

No refund

More than 7 days after the

course commencement date

NOTES
1. Application fee for courses is non-refundable and non-transferable.
2. All requests for refunds arising from withdrawal and change of
course must be accompanied with an original fully completed
hardcopy Student Request Form (downloadable from the SIM GE
website and the Students Portal) with relevant supporting

documentary proof.
3. Refunds (if any) will be processed within 7 working days of receipt
of the original fully completed hardcopy Student Request Form
with relevant supporting documentary proof. Forms that are
received after 12.00 noon would be considered as submission on
the next working day.
4. Approval for change of course will be granted on a case-by-case
basis and subject to each individual meeting the course admission
requirements.
5. Transferring to another institution is deemed as a withdrawal from
SIM PL. As such, for international students who transfer to another
institution, their International Students Pass will be cancelled.
These students will have to submit their Passport and International
Students Pass at the Student Services Centre (SIM HQ Extension)
within 3 working days of the transfer. Attendance record and other
relevant documentation to facilitate the transfer will be provided
upon request.
6. International students who wish to change to another course
offered by SIM will also need to submit their Students Pass

application to Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore
(ICA) for approval.
7. For new applicants, in the event that the Students Pass application
is not approved by ICA, the applicant will receive a full refund of
the course fee.
8. Course fees must be paid in full before the course commencement
date.

Confidentiality
SIM PL is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of the
students personal information and undertakes not to
divulge any of the students personal information to any
third party without the prior written consent of the student
SUBJECT TO the obligation of SIM PL to disclose to any
Singapore government authority any information relating to
the student in compliance with the law and/or to the
organisation conferring/awarding the qualification.

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VIBES WHY STUDY AT SIM GLOBAL EDUCATION

SIM Campus Development Master Plan (Artist Impression)

VIBES@SIM The promise of a holistic

learning experience that ensures success

At SIM GE, we know that it takes more than classroom

excellence to inspire our students to succeed. Our approach
towards an all-rounded and holistic education experience is
captured in VIBES@SIM.

Vibrancy of Student Life

Brace yourself for an exciting campus life beyond the
classroom. With almost a quarter of our students coming
from over 40 countries from around the world, our campus
offers a diverse and vibrant melting pot of talents, ideas
and experiences.
In addition, round-the-year student activities from more than
70 student clubs offer you ample opportunities to pursue
your extra-curricular interests in arts, culture, and sports
and develop personal skills in communication and
leadership, at the same time helping you to build community
bonds and networks that will benefit you later in life.

Infrastructure + Technology
When it comes to equipping you for success, SIM GE
ensures that the student-centric campuses are outfitted
with the latest in technology and facilities to enhance your
learning experience. SIM campuses are enabled with
high-speed wireless internet access and the latest in
technology connecting you to a wealth of information and
online services.

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SIM HQ at Clementi

The SIM Headquarters (SIM HQ) along Clementi Road is SIMs

main and largest campus with a capacity for 12,000
students. To cater to our fast-growing student population, SIM
has embarked on a Campus Development Master Plan to
more than double our main campus at Clementi over two
phases to be completed in 2014. Costing some $300 million,
the expanded SIM campus will be a setting that engages the
students through the third teacher the campus
environment. Current facilities include over 130 lecture
theatres, tutorial and seminar rooms, as well as computer
laboratories, a multi-purpose hall seating 1,600, a student
lounge, study spaces with open courtyard, a student hub with
cyber stations and a management library. The main campus
currently houses the Tay Eng Soon Library, Singapores
largest and most comprehensive management library.

SIM Management House

Set in the tranquil residential estate of Namly Avenue, the

SIM Management House has 20 lecture theatres and seminar
rooms, computer laboratories, a members lounge and
business centre that cater to membership activities,
executive development courses and post-graduate degree
programmes. It is also equipped with a management library
containing one of the most complete collections of
management-related publications in Singapore.

SIM Global Education Campus

The SIM Global Education Campus is a comprehensive

lifestyle campus combining residential, sporting and recreational
facilities for both local and foreign students. The 4.5 hectare
campus provides accommodation for up to 428 students
and has tennis and futsal courts, gym, outdoor yoga pad
and fitness area, as well as a students lounge and dance
studio. Themed short-stay studio apartments are also
available for parents.

Blend of Culture
With a blend of 40 nationalities from across the globe, SIM GEs
remarkable global mix of cultural diversities continues to
grow. Providing an excellent platform for cultural exchange
and knowledge sharing, a diverse student population is your
gateway to understanding how the world thinks and relates.
Experience a world-class education and a global mindset in a
location that is the epicentre of buzzing Asia.

Education Options
SIM GE offers over 50 full-time and part-time academic
programmes through more than 10 partner universities at
masters, bachelors, graduate diploma and diploma levels in
areas such as applied science, arts, business, communication,
design, finance, information technology, hospitality,
management, nursing, social sciences and more.

The SIM Education Abroad Programme will enable you to

experience vibrant cross-cultural exchanges and broaden
your horizons through international industry practices,
whilst grooming you to become global-minded executives.
You will also be able to sharpen your employability by
honing your soft skills in leadership and personal
effectiveness through workshops.

Stability
A 49-year-old heritage over 124,000-strong alumnistudent
enrolment of over 35,500 and more than 1,700 top-notch
faculty, the SIM Group is the largest and most comprehensive
private education and training solutions provider in Singapore.
Backed by its rich history, strong reputation, global network
with reputable universities, diversity of programmes,
competent faculty and superb infrastructure, SIM GE is the
premier organisation for higher education and lifelong
learning in Singapore and the region.

The promise of VIBES@SIM ensures students well-being

and a holistic education. Committed to the welfare of every
student, SIM GE extends support to all its students, from
financial assistance schemes to counselling services and
structured processes for grievance resolution. SIM GE also
provides a 24-hour medical insurance coverage for all its
students both in Singapore, and overseas (if students are
involved in SIM-related activities) throughout the course
duration.
Information on student support services is available at
www1.simge.edu.sg/support

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PREPARING YOU FOR A CAREER

The SIM Experience
At SIM GE, we are also interested in your success beyond your degree. Will you be work ready?
Will you be employable? Will you be equipped with life skills that will ensure success in
your career and personal life? SIM GE prepares you holistically by offering a broad range of
programmes and exposures that serves to nurture and cultivate competent young graduates.

Career Preparation

Global Engagement

Career Services offers a variety of services to assist you in

developing your career goals. Available year-round are
Career Preparation workshops on resume writing, interviewing
skills, job search techniques, and networking skills.
Professional Career Coaches are also available to provide
career guidance to help you prepare for life beyond SIM.

Opportunities to help you experience the world and develop a

global mindset abound at SIM GE. SIM Education Abroad
nurtures students to be intellectually curious, globally
minded and geographically mobile.

The SIM GE Career Services links you to career opportunities via

the annual SIM Job Fair, as well as various on-campus career
talks and companies recruitment drives.

Internships
SIMs internship programme supports undergraduates who wish
to gain practical work experiences to complement their
academic training. A professional internship allows students
to gain clarity in their chosen field of work; tests their technical
and non-technical abilities; and provides valuable insights
into the inner dynamics of specific industries and
organisations.

Leadership and Personal Development

Exciting leadership and personal development initiatives await
you. These are designed to provide opportunities to discover
your self-potential and equip you with important life skills
needed for a successful career. Students who wish to challenge
themselves further can look forward to countless opportunities
for honing leadership skills through the platforms available.
Be enriched by the learning as you make a smooth transition
to the dynamic working world.

We offer you opportunities during your semester or summer

breaks to experience studying at top international universities,
join corporate learning trips to major global cities, take up
international internships, and be involved in immersion
programmes and community service learning abroad.
Through these, you will be challenged to reflect and grow as
you learn essential life skills such as adaptability, tenacity,
fortitude, perseverance and initiative.

Wellness and Counselling

Whether as a part-time or full-time student, or a freshman
trying to balance a new regime of study, life and play, you
can count on support from buddies when you face
challenges, or have a listening ear and guidance from our
professional counsellors. To promote a healthy lifestyle
among students, SIM GE organises wellness-related
programmes such as exhibitions and workshops.

Arts, Culture and Special Interests

Theres always something happening at SIM beyond just studies.
In line with our holistic approach to a well-rounded education,
we encourage you to choose from a wide range of arts, culture
and special interest activities infused with vibrant local and
global flavours.

Sports and Fitness

Challenge and develop your physical and mental strengths
to the fullest potential with our wide range of sports and
fitness activities from bowling to windsurfing and even
fencing and judo. Join our sports teams to compete at
varsity, national or even regional levels.

SIM Job Fair 2012, Networking Session

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Through project work and presentations, studying at SIM has made me

more confident. Participation in student activities allow me to socialise
beyond the classroom. (2011)
Wongwaiwit Puntira
Student
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
RMIT University, Australia
Graduate, Class of 2012
Diploma in Management Studies

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Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd

461 Clementi Road
Singapore 599491
Tel: +65 6248 9746
Fax: +65 6462 9411
Email: study@sim.edu.sg
www.simge.edu.sg

This brochure contains key information, accurate as at time of print on 29 May 2013.
For the most updated and complete programme information, refer to our website at www.simge.edu.sg
SIM reserves the right to change the information, including fees, herein at any time.

Members of The SIM Group