At least 1 GCE ‘A’ level or 1 H2 level pass;
IB diploma;
Polytechnic diploma or equivalent;
SIMGE Management Foundation Studies (MFS) qualification*;
Other qualifications will be assessed based on other equivalence pre-university certification
*Applicants who do not meet the direct academic entry requirement are required to complete Management Foundation Studies (MFS) programme
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) or 213 (computer-based) plus 4 in the Test of Written English (TWE) or 79 (iBT); or
An equivalent English language qualification.
Programme Overview
Developed and awarded by the Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore
This programme offers broad-based training in crucial management skills and knowledge, including Accountancy, Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Information Technology, Law, Communications and Economics
Understanding business fundamentals
Since 1973, the DMS programme has been the pathway for many successful, resourceful business people and professionals who otherwise were unable to acquire academic credentials.
The programme provides the prerequisites and productive learning in vital management knowledge and skills required in an entrepreneurial setting.
Students gain a good understanding of business fundamentals, the critical thinking process and people management skills.
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Curriculum
General Studies
Business Communication
Business Mathematics
English for Business
Broad Business Modules
Business Finance
Business Law
Business Statistics
Financial Accounting
Information Systems for Business
Macroeconomics
Managerial Accounting
Managing Human Resources
Managing People & Organisations
Microeconomics
Operations Management
Principles of Marketing
Please click here for the module outlines.
Contact hours: 42 hours per module, total hours: 630. Each lesson: 3 hours.
Programme Calendar
Four intakes a year, each covering 15 months. Please click here for the calendar.
January intake: early Jan to end-Mar (following year)
April intake: early Apr to end-Jun (following year)
July intake: early Jul to end-Sep (following year)
October intake: early Oct to end-Dec (following year)
Candidature Period
Maximum allowed period to complete the 15-month programme is 30 months or 2.5 years. Students may re-apply for the programme if they did not complete the course in the maximum allowed period.
No refund or recourse should the student fail to complete in the maximum period.
SIM reserves the right to recommend and withdraw a student who cannot cope with the demands of the programme, especially when the student’s pass has expired.
Minimum Class Size
Minimum class size to commence: 25 students. Students will be informed within 30 days before class commences.
With the Diploma, you can apply to the following:
Awarded and developed by La Trobe University, Australia
Bachelor of Business: • Event Management (Top-up) • Tourism and Hospitality (Top-up)
Awarded and developed by RMIT University, Australia
Bachelor of Business: • Accountancy • International Business • Logistics and Supply Chain Management • Management • Marketing
Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) (Top-up)
Bachelor of Communication (Professional Communication)
Awarded and developed by University of Wollongong, Australia
Bachelor of Computer Science: • Big Data • Cyber Security • Digital Systems Security • Game and Mobile Development
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Business Information Systems
Awarded and developed by University of Birmingham, UK
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Accounting and Finance (Top-up)
Bachelor of Science (Honours): • Business Management (Top-up) • Business Management with Communications (Top-up) • Business Management with Communications and Year in Industry (Top-up) • Business Management with Industrial Placement (Top-up) • International Business (Top-up)
Awarded and developed by University of London, UK
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in: • Accounting and Finance • Banking and Finance • Business and Management • Economics • Economics and Finance • Economics and Management • Economics and Politics • International Relations • Management and Digital Innovation
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in: • Data Science and Business Analytics • Mathematics and Economics
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing and Information Systems (Developed by Goldsmiths, UK)
Awarded and developed by University of Stirling, UK
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Retail Marketing
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in: • Sport Business Management • Sports Studies and Marketing • Sustainable Events Management
Awarded and developed by University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, US
Bachelor of Science (Business Administration)
Bachelor of Arts: • Communication • Economics • International Trade • Psychology • Sociology
Double Degree – Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts
Double Major – Bachelor of Arts
No Course!
Besides managing an SME, students may consider jobs in:
Banking
Business Development
Marketing
Retail
Manufacturing
Public Services
