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Singapore Institute of Management
The Singapore Institute of Management is one of Singapore's oldest and largest comprehensive education solutions provider. SIM possesses in-house expertise to award its own degrees, partners prestigious universities to offer quality foreign academic programmes, engages international thought leaders to train corporate executives and provides its corporate and individual members with an effective platform to learn and network.
Founded in 1964 as a membership society, SIM is Singapore's premier management and human resource development organization. It provides a comprehensive range of full-time and part-time academic programmes through its partnership with prestigious overseas universities and institutions. With an enrolment exceeding 10,300. SIM offers more than 50 academic programmes at postgraduate, undergraduate, diploma and certificate levels. Annually, more than 13,000 corporate executives are trained through about 600 seminars, workshops and conference it organises. SIM also has a well-established in company training and consultancy services.
SIM has a membership base of more than 20,000 corporations and individuals. It has created an effective nexus for its members to network and keep pace with industry and professional developments through interest group activities, talks and seminars.
Vision:
To be the Centre of Leadership and Management Excellence; and the Embodiment of Lifelong Learning
Mission:
Spearhead management thought leadership
Be the preferred strategic partner of corporations in
maximizing return on human capital
Be the choice provider of continuing education to individuals
Transform SIM into a regional brand
Quality Policy:
SIM is dedicated to continuously improve their services and to consistently exceed the expectations of their customers.
Quality Achievements:
Quality and excellence have always been at the top of SIM's agenda.
In 2002, SIM attained the Singapore Quality Class (SQC) for business excellence. The SQC recognises organisations with a commendable record of performance, productivity and quality. In 2003, SIM was awarded Singapore Quality Class for Private Education Organisations, an enhanced SQC programme for business excellence in the education sector.
Prior to these awards, SIM was also the first education and training institute in Asia to be awarded the PSB ISO 9002 (1993) as well as the first educational and training institute in Singapore to achieve the People Developer Standard (1999), an award that recognises its commitment to staff development.
SIM University (UniSIM) is Singapore's 4th university dedicated to serving society through excellence in flexible learning for adults. Approved by the Ministry of Education, Singapore, to award its own degrees, the university has a current enrollment of more than 6,000 students. These comprise mainly adult learners in Singapore, pursuing degrees, diplomas and certificates through close to 60 academic programmes in the Arts & Social sciences, Business. Human Development & Social Services, and Science & Technology disciplines.
Facilities on Campus:
A Resource Rich Campus:
As an SIM student, you will enjoy excellent facilities at two campus grounds - the main SIM Headquarters at Clementi Road, and the SIM Management House at Namly Avenue.
Sitting on 34,000 square metres of prime land. SIM Headquarters houses 38 lecture theatres, 42 tutorial rooms, 2 seminar rooms and 12 computer labs. The vast campus is the heart of all academic and student activities and can accommodate up to 12,000 students.
Complementing the facilities at SIM Headquarters is the SIM Management House which serves as the primary location for SIM's membership activities, and executive seminars.
Specially designed with the student in mind, the SIM campus offers a conducive ambience for learning and interaction. Easily accessible by bus and MRT. getting to and from campus is a breeze.
Bookshops at SIM Headquarters and SIM Management House serve as convenient one-stop centres for all your academic resource needs.
When hunger pangs beckon, just head on down to any of the three cafeterias on campus and tuck in to a wide assortment of culinary delights, from Chinese and Muslim to Western and Japanese.
Why Study at SIM?
Top-Notch Faculty:
When you study at SIM, you gain access to the expertise of their pool of talented academics, industry practitioners and consultants. SIM's faculty members are deliberately handpicked from diverse backgrounds programmes, as well as executive seminars, workshops and conferences.
To add to the richness of their faculty's knowledge and experience, SIM also engages a critical core of overseas faculty members from their partner universities to teach in their higher education programmes.
Impressive Track Record :
You would be hard-pressed to find a better institute to pursue your educational aspirations with. With over 40 years of history in running education programmes, SIM is one of the most established and reputable institutions in the business. In 1993, SIM was the first educational and training institute in Asia to be awarded the PSB ISO 9002 certification for their management and delivery of programmes and services. In 2003, they were awarded the Singapore quality Class for Private Education Organisations in recognition of their business excellence. In 2005, SIM was awarded the Case Trust for Education status. The scheme highlights institutions that posses the foundation for quality student welfare and business practices.
SIM has consistently produced top graduates who are able to find employment quickly and command premium starting salaries. In 2005, we scored 22 first class honours from the University of London (UOL) Bachelor of Science programmes, arguably the largest number form a single institution in the UOL's external programme to date. Also, in 2005, nine students graduated with Distinction from the Diploma in Economics programme. Over the years, five of their graduates have received scholarships to study at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Recent employment surveys showed that over 77% of SIM RMIT Bachelor of Business in Business Administration graduates in 2005 received two or more job offers within 6 months. The employment rate of SIM RMIT graduates as at August 2005 was healthy 93.3%.
Life at SIM
Student life at SIM can be summarised into one word - THRIVE. SIM provide well-rounded learning opportunities which complement your academic programme to give you the edge to thrive in the competitive workplace.
Transition to Workplace Programmes:
To Prepare you for work life. SIM organises carer fairs, internship programmes and career workshops which equip you with useful skills such as resume writing and interviewing techniques. SIM also provide career counselling services to meet the individual needs of students.
Raising Leaders:
Leadership skills are integral to today's working world and they give you a head start by organising leadership training camps. The many leadership positions in their student clubs and committees also provide excellent opportunities for you to sharpen your leadership abilities.
International Student Club:
The international student community is a pivotal part of the student makeup at SIM. To help orientate and welcome overseas guests. SIM has on hand a whole range of support services, such as accommodation services. SIM also regularly organise special events and gatherings to integrate them into their large and dynamic community.
Value-Added Development Workshops :
Student wellness activities at SIM help you balance the rigours of study life against your personal development. Their activities aim to enhance your personal and emotional well-being, as well as your interpersonal skills.
At the same time, SIM impart skill sets which will equip you for life and your future career, such as making effective presentations, writing reports, using statistical tools, and business etiquette.
International Student Accommodation :
Living Expenses
The cost of living in Singapore is very affordable. The estimated monthly living expenses for a full - time international student are as follows:
Accommodation
S$400
That vary depending on double/triple room sharing hostel or sharing a private apartment/house
Meal
S$300
Local Public Transport
S$120
Personal Expenses
S$300
Total
S$1,120
Accommodation
SIM's Student Care & Services (SCS) Department assists the international students to find accommodation while they are at SIM.