2011

University of London
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degrees Diplomas for Graduates Finance Accounting Information Systems Banking Mathematics Business Social Sciences Economics Diploma in Economics

Shane Wong BSc (Hons) in Banking and Finance University of London, UK Class of 2010 First Class Honours
Enjoying a holistic education. Exploring a world of opportunities. SIM has brought out the best in him.

The programmes are developed and awarded by University of London, UK. Lead college: London School of Economics & Political Science, UK.

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I am so glad I came from Thailand to study at SIM Global Education. The programme in Economics and Finance has taught me so much. I can relate to the real life issues introduced every lesson!
Ploytip Wanitmaniboot Diploma in Economics (2008) BSc (Hons) in Economics and Finance Class of 2010 (Full-time) Second Lower Class Honours

CONTENTS
Singapore Institute of Management (SIM Group) University of London London School of Economics and Political Science Programme Highlights Selection Groups Unit Information Diploma in Economics BSc Accounting & Finance BSc Banking & Finance BSc Business BSc Economics BSc Economics & Finance BSc Economics & Management BSc Information Systems & Management BSc Management BSc Mathematics & Economics Diplomas for Graduates Entry Requirements & Fees Application & Admission Preparing You For A Career Vibes Why Study at SIM Global Education 01 02 04 06 09 10 12 13 14 15 15 16 16 17 18 18 20 22 33 35 36

SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT (SIM GROUP)

Our Vision

To be the Centre of Leadership and Management Excellence; and the Embodiment of Lifelong Learning.

Our Mission

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

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 by the Economic Development Board to support Singapores economic development, we are today a diverse and vibrant organisation with a wide range of programmes and services. We are also a membership-based organisation with about 33,000 individual and corporate members. The SIM Group offers its core services through three educational brands: SIM University (UniSIM) is the first privately-funded local university (on social mission) approved by the Ministry of Education to issue university degrees in a comprehensive range of disciplines. UniSIM focuses on the upgrading and learning needs of working professionals and adult learners. It adopts a flexible and practicefocused learning approach and offers more than 40 academic programmes in various disciplines. Its current enrolment is more than 11,000 students. Eligible Singaporeans and Permanent Residents taking UniSIM undergraduate programmes enjoy a government subsidy of 40% and 20% of tuition fees respectively. UniSIM has been a Singapore Institution of a Public Character (IPC) since September 2005. It is also a member of the International Association of Universities (IAU), an association of world leading universities. SIM Global Education offers high-quality overseas degree programmes through its partnerships with established international universities and institutions from the US, UK, Australia and Switzerland. Our student population consists of both full-time and part-time students, with a current enrolment of 19,500. SIM Professional Development programmes train more than 11,000 professionals annually through its 600 seminars, workshops and conferences. Its in-company training services help companies optimise effectiveness in various fields of management and human resource development.

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.

Our Quality Policy

We are dedicated to continuously improve our services and to consistently exceed the expectations of our customers.

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

Senate House

24 years of successful partnership with SIM One of the oldest and largest universities in the UK Academic direction on those programmes offered at SIM is provided by two esteemed colleges Goldsmiths and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) SIM teaches the largest number of University of London International Programmes students, with over 8,000 students enrolled with us A consistently high number of students achieving first class honours degree, with 92 in 2010

Established in 1836, the University of London is one of the oldest and most established universities in the UK. The University is a federation of 19 separately incorporated, self-governing, directly-funded Colleges. Some of the member Colleges are large multi-faculty institutions while others are smaller, specialised institutions.
The University of London International Programmes are the longest standing flexible and distance learning programmes in the world. Formerly known as the External System, these programmes have been available to students since 1858. The University of London International Programmes make the internationally renowned awards of the University of London accessible to students across the globe. They are an attractive option for those with financial constraints, work or family commitments, or lack of access to higher education. There are in excess of 50,000 students of the University of London International Programmes. There are students in over 180 countries across the world, studying for a broad range of subjects, from first degree level up to Masters degree level. Students studying with the University of London International Programmes are awarded a University of London degree on successful completion of their studies. The academic content and assessment for the University of London International Programmes is provided by the Colleges of the University. This ensures that a University of London degree attests to the same high academic standards, irrespective of where or how a student studies. Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd (SIM) and University of London have had an excellent and long-standing relationship since 1986. In 2009, SIM was awarded Affiliate Centre status by the University of London. This recognition indicates the highest level of commitment and support provided in delivering the University of London International Programmes. More information about the University of London International Programmes can be found at: www.londoninternational.ac.uk

SIM-UOL MILESTONES
July 1986
First intake saw 40 students sign up for a BSc (Economics) in Management Studies degree from University of London at SIM.

September 1988
First intake of the Diploma in Economics commenced. SIM was one of only three institutions worldwide who were given permission by the LSE to offer a tutorial programme.

Jan 1992
The inaugural SIM-University of London presentation ceremony was held with Professor Steward Sutherland, Vice-Chancellor of the University of London presiding. Graduates from the Class of 1989, 1990 and 1991 were invited to attend.

July 1992
First intake of the BSc Computing & Information Systems degree awarded by University of London, examined by Goldsmiths.

July 1993
First intake of the BSc (Economics) Banking & Finance. It was the first of more SIM would add to the range of degrees awarded by University of London in association with the LSE.

July 2004
LSE launched the Diploma for Graduates programme as well as a Graduate Entry Route for those who have a degree and wish to pursue a University of London qualification.

April 2006
20 years of academic excellence with the University of London programmes at SIM was celebrated.

2008
150th anniversary of the University of London External System. A record 66 graduates earn a BSc degree with First Class Honours. 58 from the LSE programmes and 8 from the Goldsmiths programme.

October 2009
Three SIM-University of London graduates enrolled for a Masters at LSE, of which two were awarded LSE External Study scholarships. SIM awarded Affiliate Centre status by the University.

2010
A record 92 graduates attained First Class Honours degrees.

LONDON SChOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) was founded in 1895 for the study of social sciences. It is part of the federal University of London and is situated in the centre of London. The LSE has been rated as a major centre of research and teaching not only in economics (five former Nobel Prize winners in economics have taught at the LSE) but in all the branches of the social sciences and related fields.
Current research consists not only of explorations of theoretical and technical developments in the different academic disciplines but also of works on topical and practical concerns. Past and present members of staff act as expert advisors to politicians and governments throughout the world, and are regularly called on to contribute advice and analysis on their subjects to the media, including the BBC World Service. The LSE is responsible for the academic direction of three major undergraduate programmes (BSc Standard Route, Graduate Entry Route and Diploma for Graduates) and the Diploma in Economics and Diploma in Social Sciences. This responsibility includes the development of the syllabuses and Virtual Learning Environment, writing the subject guides, giving advice to students and institutions and setting and marking examinations ensuring that students are examined to the high standards required by the University of London as a whole. More information can be obtained from www.lse.ac.uk/LSEExternalStudy

SIM GE provides a clear channel for participation in my studies and co-curricular activities. All I have to do is to have an open mind and a touch of enthusiasm to excel in every area. The professionalism portrayed by the lecturers and SIM staff definitely motivates me to study.
Muhammad herry haryadi BSc (hons) in Business (Part-time)

PROGRAMME hIGhLIGhTS

Tay Eng Soon Library at SIM Headquarters

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES AT SIM

Effective Teaching and Guidance
Only SIM provides intensive revision workshops by UK academics for the bulk of the units we teach. Students have praised these workshops for their effectiveness in helping them prepare for their examinations. Students also sit for SIM preliminary exams set and marked by the academics from the UK. The effectiveness of our teaching methods is reflected in the fact that SIM has consistently produced top graduates of the University of London International Programmes. Since 1993, we have produced first class honours graduates on an annual basis. Given the number of students that are awarded first class honours degree through the University of London International Programmes, this is quite an achievement. The awarding of Affiliate Centre status to SIM by the University of London is a reflection of our sustained commitment to high standards in respect of the teaching, support and administration of students of the University of London International Programmes. At SIM, students attend 3-hour lectures-cum-tutorial sessions and an effective revision programme.

Distinctions and Firsts

Some of the milestones (programmes under LSE) in terms of first class honours were: 1993 1994 1996 2007 2008 2009 2010 two out of the four first class honours winners worldwide were SIM graduates. the only two first class honours winners worldwide were both SIM graduates. Ms Hong Sew Moi won the John Maxwell Prize for being the top final year BSc (Econ) External student. six out of the nine first class honours winners worldwide were SIM graduates. Ms Tan Li Peng was joint-winner of the prestigious Gerstenberg Prize in Economics. Up from 14 first class honours, 39 SIM graduates attained first class honours. SIM students top the world in 18 examinations. 58 SIM graduates attained first class honours Another 17 earned a Diploma in Economics with Distinction. SIM students top the world in 24 examinations. 49 SIM graduates attained first class honours. Another 36 earned a Diploma in Economics with Distinction. 39 SIM students topped the world in 30 examinations. A record 86 graduate with first class honours.

SIM offered me an all rounded education. Besides the usual lecture classes, we were also able to opt for enrichment courses like resume writing and business etiquette classes. These widened our exposure and definitely helped us in search of permanent employment.
Goh Chiew Lin Delphine BSc (hons) in Banking & Finance Class of 2009 (Full-time) First Class honours

I am having a great social experience at SIM. There are many international students. I have made many new friends!
Erna Tanuwihardja Diploma in Economics with Distinction (2008) BSc (hons) in Accounting & Finance Class of 2010 (Full-time) First Class honours

Scholarships and Prizes

In 2009, 36 students graduated with Distinction from the Diploma in Economics programme. 15 of our students received Awards for Academic Achievement worth 100 each. Out of the 49 different exam papers sat by SIM students, 39 students topped the world in 30 subjects. SIM students have consistently performed well enough to receive scholarships to study at the LSE. 2009 saw the 7th and 8th SIM graduate to earn a prestigious LSE scholarship to study at the LSE.

Mode of Study

At SIM, you will be engaged in a variety of teaching environments. Classes are delivered in a carefully designed mixture of lectures and workshops, enabling you to experience a diversity of styles for optimal learning. Full-time classes are held five times a week between Mondays to Saturdays, starting at 8.30am, 12pm or 3.30pm in three-hour blocks. There are occasional classes held at 7pm and on Sundays and public holidays. Classes for parttime programmes are held from 7-10pm on weeknights or from 3.30-6.30pm on Saturdays, with occasional classes held on Sundays or public holidays. Local students may transfer between the part-time and full-time programme after a year, subject to space availability. An annual intensive revision period is organised between mid-March and early May to prepare students for the examinations. These lessons are taught by both UK and local lecturers and may be held in the evenings or on weekends and public holidays.

High Employability

SIMs University of London graduates have consistently demonstrated high employability according to SIMs annual Graduate Employment survey. The survey on the Class of 2008 showed an employment rate of 92%, rather healthy considering the economic climate. Some findings of the employment survey are as follows: 31% found jobs in the finance/accounting industry 14% found marketing/sales positions 9% work in administrative functions 42% work in wholly foreign-owned firms (MNC and non-MNC) 14% in wholly local-owned companies (public) 26% work in local-owned private organisations 14.5% work in government ministries The average starting salary for graduates (full-time) was between S$2,200 and S$2,400. Survey respondents earning more than S$2,600 per month increased from 16% to 30%.

Attendance Requirement

Diploma in Economics students must maintain a minimum attendance of 90%, failing which the student will not be permitted to register/sit for the university examinations. For the BSc degree and Diploma for Graduates programmes, SIM requires a minimum attendance of 75% for each academic year. International students should be aware of the 90% attendance requirement to maintain their students pass.

Assessment and Classification

SIM assignments, class tests and preliminary examinations allow students sufficient practice for the Universitys annual examinations. These examinations account for 100% of the assessment for most papers. The exception is for selected Information Systems units like 60, 139, 159 where coursework needs to be assessed by the University. The BSc programme is an honours programme and students are classified according to their performance in examinations First Class, Upper Second, Lower Second or Third Class honours. A Pass classification may be awarded at the Universitys discretion. For the Diploma in Economics, candidates who do well can attain a diploma with Distinction, Merit or Credit. Those in the Diploma for Graduates programmes may be awarded diplomas with Distinction or Merit.

Graduates from the SIM undergraduate programme have gone on to complete masters degrees at Cambridge, Warwick, Nottingham, LSE and University College London in the UK. Graduates have also pursued postgraduate degrees at NUS, NTU, SMU in Singapore and the Chicago Graduate School of Business, etc. Although most students complete their basic degree at SIM, several have opted to transfer to overseas universities after a year in the Diploma in Economics or first year of the degree. Students may apply to transfer to over 20 universities in the UK, which have indicated their interest to accept graduates from our first year programme. More information can be obtained from www.lse.ac.uk/LSEExternalStudy

Promotion and Graduation

Degree Accreditation

The University of London was the third English educational institution to be conferred a recognised university status by the Royal Charter back in 1836. Since then, it has consistently passed the regular inspection by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education with flying colours. It is also a member of the Association of the Commonwealth Universities. The University of London International Programmes have been rated one of the most prestigious around the world by students, academia and employers alike. All University of London degrees are fully recognised and accredited qualifications. The BSc degrees are accepted by the Singapore Public Service Division as a first degree in considering applications for employment in the civil service.

Each programme is made up of a collection of full and half units. It is normally expected that candidates will take on four full units per academic year and three years to graduate with a BSc degree (or four units in one year to complete the Diploma). Candidates who fail a unit may be allowed to repeat the unit and resit the examination the following year, along with other new units. Units which have been passed may not be re-taken. Students are allowed to progress through each academic year till they meet the minimum requirement to be classified/graduate. BSc students who graduate from SIM will be able to participate in a fully-gowned presentation ceremony. A certificate is presented to each graduate to mark the completion of the programme. This SIM ceremony is usually held in April. Graduates may also choose to attend the University of London Conferral Degree Ceremony in London which is held annually in March. Graduates can be part of the University of London International Programmes Alumni Association.
Graduate Entry Route
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Programme BSc Accounting & Finance BSc Banking & Finance BSc Business BSc Economics

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Part-time & Full-time

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Full-time only

BSc Economics & Finance BSc Economics & Management BSc Information Systems & Management BSc Management BSc Mathematics & Economics Diploma in Economics Diploma for Graduates in Accounting Diploma for Graduates in Banking Diploma for Graduates in Economics Diploma for Graduates in Finance Diploma for Graduates in Information Systems Diploma for Graduates in Management Diploma for Graduates in Mathematics Diploma for Graduates in Social Sciences

SELECTION GROUPS
A degree or diploma is made up of units drawn from the Selection Groups. These groups are categorised by level or by discipline. All units and structures are subject to the Regulations issued by the University of London. The Regulations also contain full details on the rules that govern the choice of any unit. For further units in the BSc degree programmes, pre-requisites or co-requisites may be required. 2011 will see a change in the unit numbers and classification for all units in the programme. This list can be used as a gauge to better understand the range of units available.

Foundation units
Selection group F(i)
Unit No. 02 04a 04b 05a 05b 11 21 129 Unit name Introduction to economics Statistics 1 (half unit) Statistics 2 (half unit)1 Mathematics 1 (half unit) Mathematics 2 (half unit)2 Introduction to international relations (Full-time only) Principles of sociology Introduction to programming (half unit) (Full-time only)

Selection group IS
62 110 111 136 138 139 159 Information systems (60 or 136) development and management Information and communication (62) technology policy (half unit) Information systems evaluation (62) (half unit) Information systems and organisations (not to be taken with unit 60 from Fii) ICT: principles and perspectives (60+129) Software engineering: (62+138) theory and application Research project in information (62+138) systems

Selection group F(ii)

24 25 60 107 Principles of banking and finance Principles of accounting Introduction to information systems Introduction to business and management

Selection group F(iii)

128 Elements of the law of contract

Selection group M
27 28 32 59 92 75 76 77 79 97 119 127 136 141 The law of business organisations Managerial economics Management science methods Financial management OR Corporate finance Human resource management Management mathematics Management: international and comparative perspectives Elements of social and applied psychology Management accounting Strategy Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary approach Information systems and organisations Principles of marketing (02+05a) (04a+05a) (25) (02+05a) or (02+05b) (04a+05a) (02 or 11 or 107) (25) (02+05a) (02 or 21 or 79) (02 or 21 or 79)

Further Units
Unit No. 59 92 91 93 97 142 143

Selection group A
Unit name Financial management OR Corporate finance Financial reporting Auditing and assurance Management accounting Quantitative finance Valuation and securities analysis Pre-requisites (25) (02+05a) or (02+05b) (25) (25) (25) (66+20)4 (24+25)

Selection group B
23 29 91 92 93 142 143 Investment management Financial intermediation Financial reporting Corporate finance Auditing and assurance Quantitative finance Valuation and securities analysis (24)3 (24) (25) (02+05a) or (02+05b) (25) (66+20)4 (24+25)

Selection group N (Full-time only)

40 41 42 116 117 118 120 133 Game theory (half unit) Advanced mathematical analysis (half unit) Optimisation theory (half unit) Abstract mathematics Advanced calculus (half unit) Advanced linear algebra (half unit) Mathematical economics Advanced statistics: distribution theory (half unit) (05a+05b) (116) (116) (05a+05b) (05a+05b) (05a+05b) (05a+05b+66) (04a+04b)

Selection group E
20 28 65 66 92 115 120 Elements of econometrics Managerial economics Macroeconomics Microeconomics Corporate finance Monetary economics Mathematical economics (Full-time only) 02+(04a or 04b) + (05a or 05b) (02+05a) (02+05a) (02+05a) (02+05a) or (02+05b) (65) (05a+5b+66)

Notes: 1. 04b Statistics 2 must be taken after or at the same time as 04a Statistics 1. 2. 05b Mathematics 2 must be taken after or at the same time as 05a Mathematics 1. 3. 23 Investment management must be taken after or at the same time as 92 Corporate finance. 4. 142 Quantitative finance must be taken after or at the same time as 92 Corporate finance.

UNIT INFORMATION
02
This unit offers students an introduction to the principles of Microeconomics (consumer theory and theory of the firm) and Macroeconomics (within the IS/LM framework). Although it is a rigorous, analytical and thorough exposition, it assumes no prior knowledge of the subject matter.

Introduction to economics

32

04a Statistics 1 (half unit)

This unit deals with decision making within the managerial context. It encompasses a number of systematic approaches to problem solving by means of constructing explicit, simplified models to deal with them. Although quantitative, these models inevitably have a qualitative character which potential manages must learn to appreciate.

Management science methods (04a+05a)

The unit gives students an introduction to the elementary statistical techniques and methods of analysis which they will apply within other subjects, later in their degree. The focus is on the manipulation of statistical data, the interpretation of resultant statistical tables, and the ways in which this may be shown graphically.

40

At the end of this unit, students should be familiar with the main concepts of non-cooperative game theory, and know how they are used in modelling and analysing an interactive situation.

Game theory (half unit) (05a+05b)

04b Statistics 2 (half unit)

41

The unit builds on Statistics 1, and adds the fundamentals of statistical inference to the interpretation skills honed in the earlier unit. Probability distributions and multivariate analysis play a key role in the syllabus, with emphasis on topics that are of importance to applications within econometrics.

This is a unit in real analysis. The emphasis is on functions, sequences and series in n-dimensional real space.

Advanced mathematical analysis (half unit) (116)

42

05a Mathematics 1 (half unit)

This unit aims to bring together mathematical optimisation, as encountered in many applied fields. The unit concentrates on continuous optimisation, extending the theory studied in standard calculus courses.

Optimisation theory (half unit) (116)

This unit provides a rigorous coverage of linear algebra and a thorough introduction to differential and integral calculus. The purpose of the unit is to give students the essential foundations for further mathematical units, as well as the mathematics they will encounter in intermediate economic and financial subjects.

59

This unit introduces students to the concepts and theories of corporate finance that underlie the techniques which are offered as aids for the understanding, evaluation and resolution of financial managers problems. Topics will be set in both national and international contexts.

Financial management (25)

05b Mathematics 2 (half unit)

This unit takes the principles established in Mathematics 1 and extends them further, with a more advanced treatment of linear algebra and more complex calculus problems.

60

11

This unit examines the historical evolution and expansion of that society to its contemporary form based on the territorial state and the concept of sovereignty. It is a study of the international society of states which is without common government and binding authority.

Introduction to international relations

This unit introduces information systems concepts, the roles and functions of information systems within organisations, the development of information and communication technology, systems development, data modeling and software packages.

Introduction to information systems

62

20

This unit is designed to develop students understanding of the use of regression analysis and related techniques for quantifying economic relationships and testing economic theories.

Elements of econometrics (02+(04a or 04b) + (05a or 05b))

This unit provides a critical understanding of the context within which IS professionals perform specific technical tasks, which includes the social and organisational aspects of systems development, life cycle and information systems management.

Information systems development and management (60 or 136)

65

21

This unit introduces students to the subject sociology and provides them the necessary grounding in sociological theories and methods, theories and approaches to organisation and globalisation.

Principles of sociology

This intermediate unit introduces students to the most influential and compelling theories that have been designed by economists to explain the relationships between output, unemployment and inflation. Students will understand contemporary and historical macroeconomic events, and the way that macroeconomic thought has evolved over the last century.

Macroeconomics (02+05a)

66

23

This unit is designed to introduce students to the investment environment in the role of a private or professional investor.

Investment management (24; must be taken after or at the same time as 92 Corporate finance)

The intermediate unit examines how economic decisions are made by households and firms, and how they interact to determine the quantities and prices of factor inputs and the resultant outputs. The course also examines economic efficiency and equity, and instances where markets fail to produce efficient solutions.

Microeconomics (02+05a)

24

This unit provides students with a detailed introduction to financial systems. It covers the roles of financial intermediaries, the regulation of banks, and risk management is viewed within the banking community.

Principles of banking & finance

75

25

This unit aims to provide a broad understanding of the theory and practice of financial and management accounting. Learn the preparation of basic financial statements and be introduced to accounting applications and techniques for planning, decision making and control.

Principles of accounting

The syllabus draws on the following theories: human resource strategy; psychological contracts; organisational commitment; motivation; organisational justice. These theories are used as a basis for examining the traditional human resource areas like recruitment and selection; employment appraisal; industrial relations and collective bargaining, etc.

Human resource management

76

27

This unit provides an insight into and understanding of the workings of business organisations (including formation and effect), their operations and management. It explores the business entity and the practical implications of binding obligations and contracts, the liabilities and protection conferred on management and investors. This is an intermediate Microeconomic unit. It takes a strongly game theoretic approach to management problems, and attempts to equip students with the quantitative economic skills required by 21st century managers. The syllabus brings together the upstream issues of risk measurement and management with the downstream issues of the process of risk management and the implementation of hedging programmes.

The Law of business organisations

This unit looks at the application of mathematics and statistics in management and business. Students will use dynamic models and data analysis with an emphasis on model construction and interpretation in order to gain an appreciation of their appropriate and wide use in this context.

Management mathematics (04a+05a)

77

28

Managerial economics (02+05a)

This unit provides an analysis of the forces shaping the international environment. It examines the strategic choices available to managers of companies engaged in international business and how to apply relevant social science theories and concepts to understand the behaviour of international companies.

Management: international and comparative perspectives (02 or 11 or 107)

79

29

Financial intermediation (24)

This unit provides an overview of key areas of social psychology and their application. It addresses issues of both theoretical interest and practical importance, thereby aiding our understanding of how people behave, think, interact and communicate in social settings.

Elements of social and applied psychology

10

UNIT INFORMATION
91
This unit is concerned with the theory and practice of financial accounting. This involves a sound understanding of the concepts and choices that underlie the way in which financial information is measured and disclosed in the financial statements.

Financial reporting (25)

120 Mathematical economics (05a+05b+66)

Mathematical modelling is particularly helpful in analysing a number of aspects of economic theory. The unit content includes a study of several mathematical models used in economics.

92

This unit is aimed at students who are interested in understanding asset pricing and corporate finance. It provides a theoretical framework used to address issues in project appraisal and financing, the pricing of risk, securities valuation, market efficiency, capital structure, and mergers and acquisitions.

Corporate finance (02+05a) or (02+5b)

127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary approach (02 or 21 or 79)

This unit explores the ways in which organisations can be designed (by management or others) in order to achieve their objectives. This is an interdisciplinary unit drawing centrally upon psychology, sociology, economics and, to a lesser extent, management theory.

93

This unit introduces students to the principles of external auditing and other assurance services. Both theoretical and practical aspects of the audit process will be considered.

Auditing and assurance (25)

128 Elements of the law of contract

This unit examines and discusses the formation of contracts, the content of the contract, vitiating factors, illegality and public policy, capacity to contract, with particular reference to the capacity of minors, privity of contract, performance and breach, and remedies for breach of contract.

97

The unit familiarises students with contemporary management accounting ideas and practices and enables them to use a range of key management accounting techniques. Emphasis is laid on the strategic potential of the management accounting function for organisations.

Management accounting (25)

129 Introduction to programming (half unit)

This unit investigates approaches to the development of computer programmes. It takes the perspective that it is not enough to simply code but to use the development of code to solve a problem. It addresses the most common programming language world views to create a solution.

107 Introduction to business and management

Students will learn about the workings of business organisations, how they function, and how they interact with the environment. Students will also learn how these business organisations are managed, including the strategies used to guide them and the decisions involved in the role of the manager.

133 Advanced statistics: distribution theory (half unit) (04a+04b)

The aim of this unit is to provide a thorough theoretical grounding in probability distributions. The unit teaches fundamental material that is required for specialised courses in statistics, actuarial science and econometrics.

110 Information and communication technology policy (half unit) (62)

136 Information systems and organisations

This unit discusses how information and communication technologies (ICTs) are understood to contribute to a countrys development and what efforts national and international institutions make to facilitate the exploitation of ICTs for economic growth and social improvements and to address potentially undesirable consequences.

This unit studies information systems in organisations. It identifies three models of information system design and explores their organisational implications.

138 Information and communication technologies: principles and perspectives (60+129)

111 Information systems evaluation (half unit) (62)

This unit examines the principles, approaches and methods of evaluation relevant to information systems in organisations. Students will become familiar with some of the practical issues associated with carrying out an evaluation in an organisation.

This unit introduces students to human-computer interaction (HCI), interactive systems design, database systems and network technologies such as LANs, WANs and MANs.

139 Software engineering: theory and application (62+138)

115 Monetary Economics (65)

This unit examines monetary policy in open and closed economies, using models (from neo-Classical to Keynesian) to explain the modern monetary system, and the strengths and weaknesses of the different schools models. It also examines current international monetary arrangements (and exchange rate determination) and their historical development.

This unit covers the methods, values, attitudes and techniques in software systems. It provides an understanding of the need for rigour, and enables students to select and apply a relevant methodological approach to the development of well designed and documented systems.

141 Principles of marketing (02 or 21 or 79)

116 Abstract mathematics (05a+05b)

This unit is an introduction to formal mathematical reasoning, in which proof is central. It introduces fundamental concepts and constructions of mathematics and looks at how to formulate mathematical statements in precise terms. It then shows how such statements can be proved or disproved.

This unit introduces students to the fundamental principles of marketing and marketing management. The strategic approach taken in this unit will enable students to gain a broad understanding of consumers and the marketing behaviour of firms, especially those operating in an international environment.

142 Quantitative finance (20+66) (must be taken after or at the same time as 92 Corporate finance)

117 Advanced calculus (half unit) (05a+05b)

This half unit provides students with useful techniques and methods of calculus and enables students to understand why these techniques work. Throughout, the emphasis is on the theory as much as on the methods.

This unit is aimed at students interested in obtaining a thorough grounding in market finance and related empirical methods. It provides applications in asset pricing, investments, risk analysis and management, market microstructure, and return forecasting.

143 Valuation and securities analysis (24+25)

118 Advanced linear algebra (half unit) (05a+05b)

In 05b Mathematics 2, students have learned about diagonalisation of 2 by 2 matrices, and in Mathematics 1 and 2 students will have learned about solving systems of linear equations. In this unit, the theoretical underpinning to these techniques is given, together with some applications, and some new ideas and techniques.

This unit will provide insights and understanding of security analysis and valuation from both theoretical and empirical perspectives. It is aimed at students who are interested in equity research, corporate finance and fund management.

159 Research project in information systems (62+138)

119 Strategy (02+05a)

This unit studies situations in which two or more decision makers interact in a strategic manner. Understanding strategy situations involving conflict and/or cooperation has proved useful in economics, business, political science, law, and social psychology. This is about interaction of game theory, economics and strategic management.

This unit provides students with an opportunity to develop their research skills and to present a substantial piece of original work based on academic approaches applied within the field of information systems.

Note: The names of the unit numbers will change in 2011. More information will be available on the University website by February 2011.

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DIPLOMA IN ECONOMICS
The Diploma in Economics is designed to provide a foundation course. It is a diploma in its own right as well as the equivalent to the first year of a degree. The Diploma is different from many other qualifications available to External students in that students do not prepare for the examinations independently, but are required to attend a course of instruction at an institution which has Permission to teach the Diploma in Economics. SIM has been teaching the Diploma since 1988. It is only offered full-time. Many international students enrol in this Diploma to springboard into the BSc degree programme also with University of London.

What does this programme entail?

Compulsory Hostel Stay for New International Students

This is a 4-month acclimatisation package for new Diploma in Economics international students. Students stay at the SIM GE Ulu Pandan campus. It is called the IM-Campus Ready Package (see page 31 for details).
Option A Unit No. 1 02 2 04a 04b 3 05a 05b 4 25 5 Study Skills Option B Unit No. 1 02 2 04a 05a 3 25 4 107 5 Study Skills Unit Name Introduction to economics Statistics 1 (half unit) and Statistics 2 (half unit) Mathematics 1 (half unit) and Mathematics 2 (half unit) Principles of accounting

Who is this programme for?

This programme is ideal for those who wish to later pursue University of Londons degree programmes at SIM. It is also a good alternative for those who may not have met the University of London entrance requirement for the BSc degree, but wish to have a second chance at getting a degree without losing additional time. At the end of 3 years, graduates can obtain a Diploma and a BSc degree from University of London.

Unit Name Introduction to economics Statistics 1 (half unit) and Mathematics 1 (half unit) Principles of accounting Introduction to business & management

Progression

Progression graduates who do well are awarded a Diploma with Distinction, Merit or Credit. Upon successful completion of the Diploma, candidates can progress to most of the BSc degrees with credit for four full units. It is possible for those who pass in at least two full units (including a pass in a quantitative unit) and who fail the others, to transfer to the BSc degree. Candidates choose Options A or B depending on which degree they plan to pursue from Year 2. Those who wish to be accountants by completing the ICPAS Professional Examination should take on Option B. (See page 13)

All applicants indicate their choice of Option A or B in the SIM application form.

BSc Accounting & Finance BSc Banking & Finance BSc Business BSc Economics (Full-time only) BSc Economics & Finance BSc Economics & Management BSc Management BSc Mathematics & Economics (Full-time only)

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DE Graduates who excel

The Class of 2009 saw 36 graduates attain a Diploma with Distinction, an increase from 17 in 2008. These graduates hail from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. Among them are 10 candidates who received Achievement prizes/commendations from UOL for being among the top candidates in the world.

Please refer to page 22 for details on admission criteria.

SIM has given me lots of opportunities to achieve my dream. I have enjoyed my college life tremendously.
Ivonne Rusly Diploma in Economics with Distinction (2008) BSc (hons) in Accounting & Finance Class of 2010 (Full-time) First Class honours
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BSc ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

What does this programme entail?
Progression Chart for BAF UOL BSc Accounting & Finance ACCA (6 modules) CPA ICPAS** Professional Examination (PE) (5 modules)

The BSc Accounting and Finance (BAF) aims to equip you with a strong foundation in accountancy and financial practices. It helps you develop critical skills for a wide range of real world professional situations.

Who is this programme for?

This programme is ideal for those who wish to attain professional accounting qualifications or are interested in pursuing a career in the general field of finance. It prepares you for a career in professional accountancy, investment banking, investment analysis and management, management consultancy, and financial management.

** ICPAS requires BAF graduates to have completed units 75 (or 107), 128 and 136.

Standard Route:
The minimum duration of this programme, which is offered on both part-time and full-time basis, is three years. This direct honours degree programme has 12 units which are: Foundation units 1 02 Introduction to economics 2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) 3 24 Principles of banking & finance 4 25 Principles of accounting 5 One full unit (or two half units) from selection groups F(i), F(ii) or F(iii) Further units 6 28 Managerial economics (02+05a) or 66 Microeconomics (02+05a) 7 59 Financial management (25) or 92 Corporate finance (02+05a) or (02+05b) 8 91 Financial reporting (25) 9 93 Auditing and assurance (25) 10 97 Management accounting (25) 11 One unit from Selection groups B, E or M 12 One full unit (or two half units) from any Selection group other than F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)

Job Prospects

Recent graduates have been gainfully employed in the big 4 international accounting firms - Deloitte & Touche, Ernst & Young, KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Graduates are also working in local and international accounting firms such as BDO, BNP Paribas Wealth Management, Bradbury Consulting, C.N.Tiew & Co, C.S. Choong & Co. PAC, Chio Lim Stone Forest, Fiduciary Asia Group, Foo Kon Tan Grant Thornton, Geetha A & Associates, Helmi Talib & Co, HLB Loke Lum, Liew Keow Seng & Company, Nexia TS Public Accounting Corporation, Ong Teh & Co. and RBC Dexia Trust Services, RSM Chio Lim. As the degree allow graduates to work in accounts or in finance, financial Institutions who have employed our graduates include DBS, CIMB-GK, HSBC, MayBank, Phillip Securities. Other graduates were offered accounts positions in various industries such as energy, marine engineering, manufacturing, medical, oil and gas, real estate, shipping, and IT. The organisations include Fuji Xerox, GE Pacific, Herrenknecht Asia, Hewlet Packard, INVISTA Singapore, iWOW Technology, Neptune Orient Lines, Mott MacDonald, Oracle, Starhub and at Yayasan Mendaki.

Graduate Entry route:

The minimum duration of this programme, which is offered on both part-time and full-time basis, is two years. Foundation units 1 02 Introduction to economics 2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) 3 25 Principles of accounting Further units 4 28 Managerial economics (02+05a) or 66 Microeconomics (02+05a) 5 59 Financial management (25) or 92 Corporate finance (02+05a) or (02+05b) 6 91 Financial reporting (25) 7 93 Auditing and assurance (25) 8 97 Management accounting (25) 9 One unit from selection groups E or M

Progression

Graduates who wish to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may either go on to complete the ACCA or ICPAS Professional Examination (PE). To be a member of the local accounting body, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS), the degree must include 128 Elements of the Law of Contract (foundation unit) and further units 136 Information Systems & Organisations and 75 Human Resource Management (or 107 Introduction to business and management). There is also a further requirement to complete the ICPAS Professional Examination (PE). Candidates who enrol with exemptions are encouraged to forego any exemptions awarded if you wish to qualify for the PE. Alternatively, graduates who complete the degree may be exempted from various ACCA examinations.

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BSc BANKING & FINANCE

What does this programme entail?
Standard Route:
The minimum duration of this programme, which is offered on both part-time and full-time basis, is three years. This direct honours degree programme has 12 units which are: Foundation units 1 02 Introduction to economics 2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) 3 24 Principles of banking & finance 4 25 Principles of accounting 5 One full unit (or two half units) from Selection groups F(i), F(ii) or F(iii) Further units 6 92 Corporate finance (02+05a) or (02+05b) 7 65 Macroeconomics (02+05a) or 66 Microeconomics (02+05a) or 20 Elements of econometrics 02+(04a or 4b) + (05a or 05b) 8 29 Financial intermediation (24) 9 23 Investment management* (24) 10 One unit from Selection groups A, E or M 11 One unit from any Selection group other than F(i), F(ii) or F(iii) 12 One unit from any Selection group other than F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)

The world of banking and finance is all about risk. This programme aims to show you how financial institutions manage risk, how financial markets trade risk and how new instruments to control risk are developed for the benefit of the economy as a whole. The programme will give you an insight into the pivotal role of finance in an industrial economy. It will provide you with a thorough understanding of the ways in which financial intermediaries and institutions operate, and the structure and functioning of financial markets, as well as help you develop critical skills for a wide range of real world professional situations.

Who is this programme for?

This programme is ideal for those who want to pursue a career in accountancy, consulting, commercial or investment banking, trading and sales or risk management.

Job Prospects

Many of our past graduates (full-time programmes) have gone on to carve out successful careers in finance-related organisations, including ABN-Amro, AIA, American Express Bank, Bank of China (Shanghai), Citibank, Credit Suisse First Boston, DBS Bank, GK Goh Stockbrokers, HSBC, Merrill Lynch, OCBC, Standard Chartered Bank, UBS and UOB.

Graduate Entry Route:

The minimum duration of this programme, which is offered on both parttime and full-time basis, is two years. Foundation units 1 02 Introduction to economics 2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) 3 24 Principles of banking & finance 4 25 Principles of accounting Further units 5 92 Corporate finance (02+05a) or (02+05b) 6 29 Financial intermediation (24) 7 65 Macroeconomics (02+05a) or 66 Microeconomics (02+05a) or 20 Elements of econometrics 02+(04a or 4b) + (05a or 05b) 8 23 Investment management* (24) 9 One unit from any Selection group * 23 Investment management must be taken after or at the same time as 92 Corporate finance.

Progression

Graduates who complete the BSc Banking & Finance degree with the following electives: 91 Financial reporting, 93 Auditing & assurance and 97 Management accounting will be awarded the maximum exemptions when they apply for the ACCA examinations.

The programme offers essential and practical knowledge about banking and finance and by taking this programme, I have become more self-disciplined and learnt to manage my time efficiently.
Youk Keunyeh BSc (hons) in Banking & Finance Class of 2010 (Full-time) Second Upper Class honours

SIM gave me a chance to pursue an overseas degree locally. The SIM-University of London lecture-based programme encourages discipline which will help me in the future.
August Lee BSc (hons) in Banking & Finance Class of 2010 (Full-time) Second Upper Class honours
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BSc BUSINESS
What does this programme entail?
This programme combines established core management subjects with contemporary business subjects, giving you a thorough grounding in the world of business. It provides a solid understanding of the different functional areas of business and a good foundation for a career in management. It is also designed to develop excellent analytical skills, which are invaluable to the decision making role of management.

BSc ECONOMICS
This programme is centred on a core of economic theory and the tools it requires. Essential Mathematical techniques such as calculus and statistics are covered at an early stage in the programme. Graduates of this programme will be prepared for a career as an economist in industry, finance, or the government. This degree is not recommended to students who are exempted from the first year of the degree unless they have completed the Diploma in Economics from the University of London. It is also useful preparation for a range of related careers such as accountancy, banking and managerial jobs. Standard Route:
The minimum duration of this programme, which is only offered on full-time basis, is three years. This direct honours degree programme has 12 units which are: Foundation units 1 02 Introduction to economics 2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and 04b Statistics 2* (half unit) 3 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) and 05b Mathematics 2* (half unit) 4 One full unit (or two half units) from Selection groups F(i), F(ii) or F(iii) Further units 5 20 Elements of econometrics 02+(04a or 4b) + (05a or 05b) 6 65 Macroeconomics (02+05a) 7 66 Microeconomics (02+05a) 8 One unit from Selection group E 9 One unit from Selection group E 10 One unit from Selection group E 11 One unit from Selection group E 12 One full unit (or two half units) from any Selection group

What does this programme entail?

Who is this programme for?

Who is this programme for?

This programme is ideal for those who wish to pursue a career in management consultancy, banking, accountancy or general management.

Job Prospects

Job Prospects

Some of our past graduates have secured positions such as Account Executives, Administrative Executives, Bank Officers, Business Development Executives, Corporate Relations Executives, Personal Bankers, Personal Financial Consultants, Sales Consultants and Trading Assistants. Standard Route:
The minimum duration of this programme, which is offered on both part-time and full-time basis, is three years. This direct honours degree programme has 12 units which are: Foundation units 1 02 Introduction to economics 2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) 3 21 Principles of sociology 4 25 Principles of accounting 5 107 Introduction to business and management Further units 6 141 Principles of marketing (02 or 21 or 79) 7 One unit from Selection group M 8 One unit from Selection group M 9 One unit from Selection group M 10 One unit from Selection group M 11 One unit from any Selection group other than F(i), F(ii) or F(iii) 12 One unit from any Selection group other than F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)

Graduate Entry Route

The Graduate Entry Route offered on full-time basis, takes a minimum of three years to complete. Foundation units 1 02 Introduction to economics 2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and 04b Statistics 2* (half unit) 3 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) and 05b Mathematics 2* (half unit) Further units 4 20 Elements of econometrics 02+(04a or 4b) + (05a or 05b) 5 65 Macroeconomics (02+05a) 6 66 Microeconomics (02+05a) 7 One unit from Selection group E 8 One unit from Selection group E 9 One unit from Selection group E * 04b Statistics 2 must be taken after or at the same time as 04a Statistics 1. * 05b Mathematics 2 must be taken after or at the same time as 05a Mathematics 1.

Graduate Entry route:

The minimum duration of this programme, which is offered on both parttime and full-time basis, is two years. Foundation units 1 02 Introduction to economics 2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) 3 21 Principles of sociology 4 25 Principles of accounting 5 107 Introduction to business and management Further units 6 141 Principles of marketing (02 or 21 or 79) 7 One unit from Selection group M 8 One unit from Selection group M 9 One unit from Selection group M

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BSc ECONOMICS & FINANCE

What does this programme entail?
This programme aims to help you appreciate the close linkages between economics and finance in a wide range of issues, such as risk and asset choice. This degree is not for the faint-hearted as the units generally require rigorous attention. This degree is not recommended to students who are exempted from the first year of the degree unless they have completed the Diploma in Economics from the University of London.

BSc ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT

What does this programme entail?
This programme enables you to combine an in-depth study of economics with management options, enabling you to look analytically and critically at management issues. It will equip you with logical and quantitative reasoning skills as well as general management competencies.

Who is this programme for?

Who is this programme for?

This programme is ideal for those who wish to pursue careers in industry and financial analysis, particularly as market analysts or research economists. It also gives you the stepping stone to pursue further studies in economics or finance.

This programme is ideal for those who wish to pursue a career in accountancy, banking or general management.

Job Prospects

Job Prospects

The first batch of graduates who responded to our request for information saw 50% working in junior to middle management at organisations including Accenture, Aviva, CitiGroup, DBS Bank and Sumitomo Corporation. Within the finance and accounting-related positions, a few were specifically in treasury and management consulting. Standard Route:
The minimum duration of this programme, which is offered on both part-time and full-time basis, is three years. This direct honours degree programme has 12 units which are: Foundation units 1 02 Introduction to economics 2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and 04b Statistics 2* (half unit) 3 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) and 05b Mathematics 2* (half unit) 4 24 Principles of banking and finance Further units 5 65 Macroeconomics (02+05a) 6 66 Microeconomics (02+05a) 7 20 Elements of econometrics 02+(04a or 4b) + (05a or 05b) 8 92 Corporate finance (02+05a) or (02+05b) 9 115 Monetary economics (65) 10 142 Quantitative finance* (20+66) 11 One full unit (or two half units) from any Selection group other than F(i), F(ii) or F(iii) 12 One full unit (or two half units) from any Selection group

Some of our past graduates have secured positions such as bank executives, business analysts, finance executives, finance planners, operations executives and sales representatives.
Note: Candidates who complete the SIM Bridging course(s) in Economics and Mathematics should note that the exemption from one unnamed foundation unit cannot be used in the BSc Economics & Management degree.

Standard Route:
The minimum duration of this programme, which is offered on both part-time and full-time basis, is three years. This direct honours degree programme has 12 units which are: Foundation units 1 02 Introduction to economics 2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) 3 21 Principles of sociology 4 25 Principles of accounting 5 107 Introduction to business and management Further units 6 28 Managerial economics (02+05a) or 66 Microeconomics (02+05a) 7 127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary approach (02 or 21 or 79) 8 65 Macroeconomics (02+05a) 9 One unit from Selection group M 10 One unit from Selection group E 11 One unit from Selection groups E or M 12 One unit from Selection groups E or M

Graduate Entry route:

The minimum duration of this programme, which is offered on both part-time and full-time basis, is two years. Foundation units 1 02 Introduction to economics 2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) 3 21 Principles of sociology 4 25 Principles of accounting 5 107 Introduction to business and management Further units 6 28 Managerial economics (02+05a) or 66 Microeconomics (02+05a) 7 127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary approach (02 or 21 or 79) 8 65 Macroeconomics (02+05a) 9 One unit from Selection groups E or M

Graduate Entry Route

The Graduate Entry Route offered on both part-time and full-time basis, takes a minimum of three years to complete. Foundation units 1 02 Introduction to economics 2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and 04b Statistics 2* (half unit) 3 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) and 05b Mathematics 2* (half unit) 4 24 Principles of banking and finance Further units 5 65 Macroeconomics (02+05a) 6 66 Microeconomics (02+05a) 7 20 Elements of econometrics 02+(04a or 4b) + (05a or 05b) 8 92 Corporate finance (02+05a) or (02+05b) 9 142 Quantitative finance* (20+66) * * * 04b Statistics 2 must be taken after or at the same time as 04a Statistics 1. 05b Mathematics 2 must be taken after or at the same time as 05a Mathematics 1. 142 Quantitative finance must be taken after or at the same time as 92 Corporate finance.

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BSc INFORMATION SYSTEMS & MANAGEMENT

This programme studies information systems and how organisations and societies use and exploit new information and communication technologies (ICT). Emphasis is on the organisational and social aspects of the efforts organisations make in order to accommodate ICT, change their practices, and achieve benefits.

What does this programme entail?

Graduate Entry Route

The Graduate Entry Route, offered on both part-time and full-time basis, takes a minimum of three years to complete. Foundation units (max. of 3 full units for the first examination) 1 21 Principles of sociology 2 60 Introduction to information systems 3 107 Introduction to business and management 4 129 Introduction to programming (half unit) and 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) Further units 5 127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary approach (02 or 21 or 79) 6 62 Information systems development and management (60) 7 138 ICT: Principles and perspectives (60+129) 8 139 Software engineering: theory and application (62+138) 9 159 Research project in information systems (62+138)

Who is this programme for?

This programme prepares you for a career in information systems management or management consultancy specialising in IT and IS. You may pursue a career in a software house or in organisations requiring systems management knowledge and skills.

Job Prospects

Some of our past graduates have found fulfilling positions as Network Engineers, MIS Executives, Information Programmers and Business Analysts.

Requirements

For this degree, you are required to submit coursework, including computer-based work. You will need access to a standard microcomputer with standard database, spreadsheet, programming language and word processor software. All this is available in the SIM computer laboratories. Standard Route:
The minimum duration of this programme, which is offered on both part-time and full-time basis, is three years. This direct honours degree programme has 12 units which are: Foundation units 1 21 Principles of sociology 2 60 Introduction to information systems 3 107 Introduction to business and management 4 129 Introduction to programming (half unit) and 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) Further units 5 127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary approach (02 or 21 or 79) 6 62 Information systems development and management (60) 7 138 ICT: Principles and perspectives (60+129) 8 139 Software engineering: theory and application (62+138) 9 159 Research project in information systems (62+138) 10 One full unit from Selection group IS 11 One full unit (or two half units) from Selection groups IS or M 12 One full unit (or two half units) from any Selection group Note: Candidates with relevant diplomas either complete the SIM Bridging course in Economics or in Mathematics but not both.

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BSc MANAGEMENT
This programme analyses and critically examines management issues. It offers a platform for theoretical study, particularly in economics. It will also give you the opportunity to study the activity of management and the environment in which the manager operates, in an intellectually rigorous fashion.

BSc MAThEMATICS & ECONOMICS

This programme equips you with an understanding in advanced areas of mathematics and statistics, chosen from a range of topics, including a high proportion relevant to economics and finance. It focuses on understanding the role of mathematics in the social sciences, especially economics, and how they interact.

What does this programme entail?

What does this programme entail?

Who is this programme for?

This programme opens up opportunities for you in a vast range of careers in commerce, industry and education.

Who is this programme for?

Job Prospects

Many of our past graduates have secured positions in leading multinational companies and local organisations, such as AIA, Citibank, ICPAS, Intel, MAS, NTU, Pacific Internet, Sembwaste, Singapore Technologies, Sony Pictures Entertainment and UOB. Standard Route:
The minimum duration of this programme, which is offered on both part-time and full-time basis, is three years. This direct honours degree programme has 12 units which are: Foundation units 1 02 Introduction to economics 2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) 3 21 Principles of sociology 4 25 Principles of accounting 5 107 Introduction to business and management Further units 6 28 Managerial economics (02+05a) 7 127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary approach (02 or 21 or 79) 8 119 Strategy (02+05a) 9 Choose one of the following: 32 Management science methods (04a+05a) 75 Human resource management 76 Management mathematics (04a+05a) 79 Elements of social and applied psychology 10 One unit (or two half units) from Selection group M 11 One unit (or two half units) from Selection groups E or M 12 One unit (or two half units) from any Selection group other than F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)

This programme is ideal for those who wish to pursue professional or managerial careers, particularly in areas requiring the application of quantitative skills (for example forecasting and risk). It is also suitable for those who wish to pursue further study in mathematics or economics.

Job Prospects

Graduates work in diverse fields - education, banking, aviation, healthcare. Recent graduates have been employed at OCBC Bank, UOB, Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore Civil Defence Force, Tan Tock Seng Hospital and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore. The degree sees a high proportion of graduates who pursue postgraduate qualifications. Between 2008 and 2010, graduates went on to the University of Hong Kong and in the UK, to University of Birmingham, LSE and Oxford.
Note: Candidates who complete the SIM Bridging course(s) in Economics and Mathematics and who may normally be exempted from up to four full units may not be able to apply all four full-unit exemptions to this degree. Those who are not exempted from 04b or 05b will need to complete this degree over three years.

Standard Route:
The minimum duration of this programme, which is only offered on fulltime basis, is three years. This direct honours degree programme has 12 units which are: Foundation units 1 02 Introduction to economics 2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and 04b Statistics 2* (half unit) 3 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) and 05b Mathematics 2* (half unit) 4 One full unit (or two half units) from Selection groups F(i), F(ii) or F(iii) Further units 5 65 Macroeconomics (02+05a) 6 66 Microeconomics (02+05a) 7 117 Advanced calculus (half unit) (05a+05b) and 118 Advanced linear algebra (half unit) (05a+05b) 8 116 Abstract mathematics (05a+05b) 9 120 Mathematical economics (05a+05b+66) 10 One full unit (or two half units) from Selection Group N 11 One full unit (or two half units) from Selection Group N 12 One full unit from Selection Group E * * 04b Statistics 2 must be taken after or at the same time as 04a Statistics 1. 05b Mathematics 2 must be taken after or at the same time as 05a Mathematics 1.

Graduate Entry route:

The minimum duration of this programme, which is offered on both part-time and full-time basis, is two years. Foundation units 1 02 Introduction to economics 2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) 3 21 Principles of sociology 4 25 Principles of accounting 5 107 Introduction to business and management Further units 6 28 Managerial economics (02+05a) 7 127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary approach (02 or 21 or 79) 8 119 Strategy (02+05a) 9 Choose one of the following: 32 Management science methods (04a+05a) 75 Human resource management 76 Management mathematics (04a+05a) 79 Elements of social and applied psychology

# The Graduate Entry Route for this degree is not offered.

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I have always liked Singapore and wanted to experience living in Singapore. LSE is an extremely prestigious school and Finance is a highly sought after qualification. SIM gave me the perfect opportunity to realise all three ambitions. SIM gave me the opportunity to study a very useful and challenging subject and to live and work in a country that I love as well as for a company that I love.
Nithya Camoens Diploma for Graduates in Finance with Distinction Class of 2008 (Full-time)

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DIPLOMAS FOR GRADUATES

The Diploma for Graduates programmes are ideal for three groups of students: Those who wish to acquire and demonstrate knowledge in a particular field. Those who wish to undertake postgraduate work and whose first degree is in an unrelated field. Those who have a first degree which may not be readily acceptable as equivalent to a UK first degree, but want to undertake postgraduate work at a British university.

Promotion and Graduation

Each Diploma for Graduates is made up of four units. Each programme is made up of a collection of full and half units. It is normally expected that candidates will take on four full units per academic year and three years to graduate with a BSc degree. Candidates who fail a module may be allowed to repeat the module and resit the examination the following year, along with other new units. Units which have been passed may not be re-taken. Students are allowed to progress through each academic year till they meet the minimum requirement to be classified/graduate. Students have between one and five years to complete the qualification.

Job Prospects

Graduates of these Diplomas have been promoted in their jobs or expanded their job scope. A few engineers have also used the Diploma for Graduates in Finance as a stepping stone to pursue masters degrees in related finance areas. These are in line with the objectives of the Diploma. All pre-requisites are waived for the Diplomas for Graduates. Selection groups can be found on Page 9. Graduates who do well in the University examinations may be awarded a Diploma with Distinction, Merit or Credit.

DIPLOMA FOR GRADUATES IN ACCOUNTING

This diploma is ideal for those who are handling general accounting and finance duties and wish to upgrade their skills. Those whose first degree is a general one and wish to acquire more specific qualifications would also benefit from this programme.
One Compulsory full unit 25 Principles of accounting Two 59 91 93 97 full units chosen from: Financial management or 92 Corporate finance Financial reporting Auditing and assurance Management accounting

DIPLOMA FOR GRADUATES IN ECONOMICS

This diploma offers a broad perspective to the field of economics, which is essential in the banking and financial arena. Business analysts, researchers and economists alike will find this course useful. Graduates will be able to choose careers in brokerage and investment firms, or in human resource management, establishing appropriate incentive structures, benefits packages and processes for hiring and promotion.
Three Compulsory full units 20 Elements of econometrics 28 Managerial economics or 66 Microeconomics 65 Macroeconomics And one full unit (either Foundation or Further), including any not taken above.

And one full unit (either Foundation or Further), including any not taken above.

DIPLOMA FOR GRADUATES IN BANKING

This diploma is ideal for those with general qualifications who are currently working in banks and financial institutions. It also serves as a platform for those who wish to broaden their perspectives and upgrade their skills in the banking and financial sectors.
One Compulsory full unit 24 Principles of banking and finance Two full units chosen from: 23 Investment management 29 Financial intermediation 59 Financial management or 92 Corporate finance 91 Financial reporting 93 Auditing and assurance 142 Quantitative finance 143 Valuation and securities analysis And one full further unit, including any not taken above.

DIPLOMA FOR GRADUATES IN FINANCE

This diploma is invaluable for those currently working in financial planning, investment or commercial banking, corporate finance, or real estate, and looking to upgrade their skills.
One Compulsory full unit 92 Corporate finance Two full units chosen from: 23 Investment management 29 Financial intermediation 91 Financial reporting 93 Auditing and assurance 142 Quantitative finance 143 Valuation and securities analysis And one full unit (either Foundation or Further), including any not taken above. Students with no background in economics are advised to take 02 Introduction to economics.

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DIPLOMAS FOR GRADUATES

DIPLOMA FOR GRADUATES IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
This diploma focuses on how computers are used within business and administrative organisations. This Diploma is relevant for a career in information systems management, management consultancy specialising in IT or IS, or those who want to work for any software houses or in systems management.
Three Compulsory full units 62 Information systems development and management 138 ICT: principles and perspectives 159 Research project in information systems One full unit (or the equivalent) chosen from: 60 Introduction to information systems or 136 Information systems and organisations 139 Software engineering: theory and application 110 Information and communication technology policy (half unit) 111 Information systems evaluation (half unit) 129 Introduction to programming (half unit) and 04a Statistics 1 (half unit)

DIPLOMA FOR GRADUATES IN MANAGEMENT

This diploma offers a broad overview of management theory and practice, making it an attractive course for those with non-business backgrounds who wish to understand more about the rudiments of management.
One Compulsory full unit 107 Introduction to business and management Two full units chosen from: 27 The law of business organisations 28 Managerial economics 32 Management science methods 59 Financial management or 92 Corporate finance 66 Microeconomics 75 Human resource management 76 Management mathematics 77 Management: international and comparative perspectives 79 Elements of social and applied psychology 97 Management accounting 119 Strategy 127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary approach 136 Information systems and organisations 141 Principles of marketing And one full further unit, including any not taken above.

DIPLOMA FOR GRADUATES IN MAThEMATICS

This diploma will provide a broad introduction to the techniques and subject matter of pure mathematics, enable you to acquire further skills in the techniques of calculus, linear algebra and other areas, and prepare you for further units in mathematics and/or related disciplines (e.g., economics, actuarial science).
Two Compulsory full units 116 Abstract mathematics 117 Advanced calculus (half unit) 118 Advanced linear algebra (half unit) Two full units 40 Game theory (half unit) 41 Advanced mathematical analysis (half unit) 42 Optimisation theory (half unit) 133 Advanced statistics: distribution theory (half unit)

DIPLOMA FOR GRADUATES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES

This diploma is ideal for those who wish to enhance their understanding of the social sciences with a recognised qualification from the University of London which is examined by the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Four full units (or the equivalent) but not more than one full Foundation unit (or the equivalent).

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & FEES

The University of London governs all regulations and requirements of these programmes. No person, in whatever relationship with UOL, shall be subject to discrimination on the basis of age, creed, colour, handicap, national origin, race, religion, sex, or marital or veteran status. All applicants are considered individually on merit, and the University of London reserves the right to amend the list of acceptable diploma equivalents and reject an application. Therefore, possession of any diploma qualification does not necessarily guarantee automatic entry to the University of London International Programmes. Selection of candidates for the SIM programme is done by the SIM Student Admissions Committee and is competitive. Only

candidates who demonstrate through their applications that they are able to perform at a high level and cope with the demands of the programme will be accepted. The selection process aims to maintain the quality of the intake as the first priority. Except for the Diploma in Economics, BSc students and those in the Diploma for Graduates programmes selected for admission into SIM must also apply to and register with the University of London. All applications with incomplete information and not accompanied by copies of supporting documents, photographs and application fee will not be considered. All fees and documents submitted with the application form will not be returned to unsuccessful applicants.

Entry Requirements
Diploma in Economics
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Singapore India IB Diploma holders must have completed English at 4 or better and must have completed at least one Maths unit; either Mathematical Methods / Advanced Mathematics at 3 or better.

Two GCE A level subjects at H2 level and C6 or better in English language and Mathematics at GCE O level. Partial A level qualifications and C6 or better in at least five GCE O level subjects including English language and Mathematics. SIM Certificate in Management or Certificate in Management Practice with a pass in GCE O level Mathematics at C6 or better. A complete polytechnic diploma with a pass in GCE O level Mathematics at C6 or better. Partial polytechnic transcript with C6 or better in at least five GCE O level subjects including English language and Mathematics. In lieu of at least a pass in the GCE O level English Language exam, candidates must have completed their polytechnic diploma within the last 3 years or have the following scores: TOEFL 550 (TWE 4.0) or 79 (iBT) or 213 (Computer-based) / IELTS 5.5 Senior School Certificate (Year 12) from: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (ICSE) The Central Board of Secondary Education Examinations (CBSE) Best 5 subjects including Maths must be 70% or better. English score must be at least 75% If no Maths at Year 12, then Maths at Year 10 must be 85% or better.

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Indonesia South Korea Sri Lanka Malaysia Myanmar Peoples Republic of China Thailand Vietnam

Senior High School National Exam (SMA UAN) Best 7 subjects must be 7.0 or better Maths must be 7.0 or better. TOEFL 550 (TWE 4.0) or 79 (iBT) or 213 (Computer-based) / IELTS 5.5 High School Diploma 80% average including a Mathematics score of 80% TOEFL 550 (TWE 4.0) or 79 (iBT) or 213 (Computer-based) / IELTS 5.5 Two GCE A level subjects and C6 or better in English Language and Mathematics at GCE O level. Partial A level qualifications and C6 or better in at least five GCE O level subjects including English and Mathematics In lieu of at least a pass in the GCE O level English Language exam, candidates must have the following scores: TOEFL 550 (TWE 4.0) or 79 (iBT) or 213 (Computer-based) / IELTS 5.5 Two STPM subjects and C6/C or better in English language and Mathematics at Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM). Partial STPM or A level qualifications and five SPM subjects including English language (at least 3B/B+) and Mathematics (at least 3B/B+) At least 5 credit passes (A1-B6) Unified Examination Certificate (UEC). UEC score for English must be B3 or SPM score for English must be 3B/B+ or better UEC score for Maths must be B3 or better In lieu of the above requirements for the English Language exam, candidates must have the following scores: TOEFL 550 (TWE 4.0) or 79 (iBT) or 213 (Computer-based) / IELTS 5.5

At least 12 years of education including a BEHS average score of 80% TOEFL 550 (TWE 4.0) or 79 (iBT) or 213 (Computer-based) / IELTS 5.5 Maths must be 80% or better Senior High School Certificate TOEFL 550 (TWE 4.0) or 79 (iBT) or 213 (Computer-based) / IELTS 5.5 Maths must be 70% or better. Average score of 70% or better. OR Senior High School Certificate and National College Entrance Examination (NCEE) of 60% or better. Maths must be 70% or better. TOEFL 550 (TWE 4.0) or 79 (iBT) or 213 (Computer-based) / IELTS 5.5 High School Certificate (Mathayom Suksa 6) (M6) with GPA of 3.5 out of 4 TOEFL 550 (TWE 4.0) or 79 (iBT) or 213 (Computer-based) / IELTS 5.5 Must pass Maths at 3.5 (80%) or better Average score must be 3.5 (80%) or better Senior High School Certificate (Hoc Ba) TOEFL 550 (TWE 4.0) or 79 (iBT) or 213 (Computer-based) / IELTS 5.5 Best 5 subjects must be 7.0 or higher Maths must be 70% or better

Other Criteria for all Diploma candidates: Must attend an interview Must be normally 18 years old by 31 December in the year of registration with University of London Must satisfy the course requirements in Mathematics and English May be assessed through further tests In addition to the above criteria, Diploma candidates may not work full-time during their course of studies. They may not be students who were once Diploma in Economics candidates in other institutions, or those who were once registered as external students in the BSc degree. Diploma candidates must achieve an attendance requirement of 90% by 1 Jan in order to register for the University examinations. Course Requirement for English (Diploma) Applicants who have not completed the GCE O level English Language paper must possess a TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper based) or 79 (iBT or internet based) or 213 (computer based) plus 4 in the Test of Written English (TWE) or IELTS 5.5. Applicants with TOEFL 550 or IELTS 5.0 may be required to complete Level 5 of the SIM Certificate in English Language (CEL).

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Certificate in English Language (CEL)#

Programme Objectives
The structure of the CEL programme refiects the need for students coming to SIM to: have a firm grounding in general English communication. study methodical and intensive English for academic purposes to prepare them adequately for further studies in diploma or degree programmes.

Enrolment
Intakes January April July October

The programme offers four intakes a year:

Commencement Date Early January Early April Early July Early October End Date End March End June End September End December

Nature of Programme

The CEL programme is a full-time programme which focuses on four macro skills in language learning: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Although it features two levels, Intermediate (Level 4) and Upper-Intermediate (Level 5), only those who should complete Level 5 will be shortlisted for the Diploma in Economics programme. The duration of Level 5 is 3 months. Classes consisting of interactive and lively tutorials are conducted 5-6 days a week, 4-5 hours a day. The class size ranges from 18 to 25 students from 4 to 6 different countries and the average teacher student ratio is about 1:19.

Candidates applying for the Diploma in Economics will be asked to enrol for the intake commencing April.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be at least 17 years old. Depending on the English language proficiency, applicants may be placed at Intermediate (Level 4) or Upper-Intermediate (Level 5). Applicants who have recently taken an IELTS or TOEFL test may use that score for placement1.
Entrance Requirement Certificate in English Language
#

IELTS

TOEFL Paper (Computer) + TWE IBT 45-46 61

Attendance Requirement

Attendance is monitored and students have to fulfil a minimum of 75% attendance to be eligible to sit for the End of Course Examination. 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.

Intermediate (Level 4) 4.5 450 (133) plus TWE 2.5+ Upper-Intermediate (Level 5) 5.0 500 (173) plus TWE 3+

Assessment and Examination

There are two tests - Mid Course Assessment (MCA) and End of Course Assessment (EOC). Students are tested for each of the macro skills in each test: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.

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 Full-time Diploma in Economics but failed to meet the English Language requirement.

Promotion and Graduation

To graduate and be promoted to the next level, students must score at least 60% for: each of the macro skills in End of Course Assessment For the overall score (40% MCA & 60% EOC) Graduating students for each level will be issued a Certificate of Completion from Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd (SIM).

IELTS or TOEFL test scores must have been obtained for less than two years. Applicants without IELTS or TOEFL scores may be required to sit for an English Placement test conducted by SIM to determine their English language proficiency. Course Fees : S$2,354.00 per level (Inclusive of 7% GST)

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Standard Entry
BSc degree programme Normally, the University of London General Entrance Requirements for a standard BSc are: at least 17 years old two approved* GCE A /H2 level subjects and three approved* GCE O level subjects, OR three approved* GCE A /H2 level subjects and one approved* GCE O level subject, OR three H2 passes provided that at least grades D, E, E are obtained, OR two H2 and two H1 passes provided they are in non-overlapping subjects satisfy course requirements in English and Mathematics (*see page 25) *Approved subjects are A level papers taken after 1986 and all O level subjects taken after 1975 in Singapore. The following qualifications may also serve to meet the University of Londons General Entrance Requirement for admission into Year 1: Diploma in Management Studies, Diploma in Management Practice, Diploma in Human Resource Development, Diploma in Human Resource Management and Diploma in Business Management from SIM Diplomas awarded by Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic or Temasek Polytechnic Teaching certificate from NIE/NTU Diploma in Banking and Finance from IBF Diploma in Industrial Relations from SILS or Diploma in Employment Relations from SILS/SIM (or OTC Institute-SIM) Advanced Diploma in Business Studies, Marketing and Sales Management, Quality Management, Human Resource Management or in Commerce from PSB Academy Diplomas in Business Efficiency and Productivity, Business Administration, Management Accounting and Finance and in Human Resource Management from PSB Academy, provided they obtain an average of not less than C (60%) overall and are 19 years old by 1 August in the year they obtain the diploma Diploma in Business Administration from FTMS Business School **Course Requirements for English and Mathematics relevant for Standard and Graduate Entry Applicants are to demonstrate they have reached a level of competence in Mathematics equivalent to GCE O level (Grade C6 and above). Applicants may enrol for a bridging course in mathematics conducted at SIM to fulfil this criterion. Applicants must also provide proof of competence in English acceptable to the University, such as a pass (Grade C6 and above) in the GCE O level English Language examination. Qualifications which are equated with GCSE/GCE O Level English Language grade C are: Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English Cambridge English Language 1119 (at grade 6 or better) conducted by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate. IGCSE English as a Second Language, passed at grade B or above The qualifications below are not equivalent to Grade C for English Language at GCSE / GCE O level but are acceptable evidence of proficiency in English if completed within three years prior to application to University of London: a score of 580 (or 237 on the computerised test) in the Professional Diploma or Professional Postgraduate Diploma from CIM Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management from IAM Advanced International Certificate of Education, provided that a minimum score of 30 points is advanced Australian Universities Admission Index (UAI) score or National Tertiary Entrance Rank of 80 or above European Baccalaureate International Baccalaureate (the Diploma) Open University UK, two full credits, one at Foundation Level and one at a Higher Level. Two passes for the Malaysia Higher School Certificate / Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (except Kertas Am) Grades A C from 2003 in the new marking scheme (A E in the old marking scheme before 2003)

This list is not exhaustive and is subject to annual revision. Please refer to the University of London prospectus for full information. It is available for downloading at www.londoninternational.ac.uk/lse

Graduate Entry

Diplomas for Graduates & BSc degree Programme The entrance requirements for the BSc (Graduate Entry) degree or the Diploma for Graduates are: a full first degree completed in a minimum of three years duration on a full-time basis (or equivalent) from a university or other institution acceptable to the University of London satisfy course requirements in English and Mathematics**
Note: Candidates holding professional and / or postgraduate qualifications without a full first degree cannot be considered for admission to the Graduate Entry Route or Diploma for Graduates University of London External System graduates from the same range of degrees under the academic direction of LSE cannot be considered for the Graduate Entry Route or for the Diploma for Graduates No exemptions are permitted on the Graduate BSc degree. Students must take and pass nine full units to be awarded the degree. There is a requirement to fulfil prerequisites for further units. Students at SIM may enrol for 4 units and upon completing all 4 exams successfully can they continue to sit for exams in the remaining five units.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) plus the Test of Written English (TWE) with a score of 4.5 (or a Writing Rating of 4.5 in the computerised test.) Alternatively, an internet based TOEFL (iBT) total score of 92, at least 22 in both the Reading and Writing Skills sub-tests, and at least 20 in both the Speaking and Listening Skills sub-tests. an overall score of at least 6 with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four sub-tests of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Malaysian Certificate of Education/Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia English Language Communicational (122 or 322) grade 6 or better. a diploma awarded by any of the polytechnics in Singapore or the Diploma in Management Studies from SIM IGCSE English as a Second Language, passed at grade C or above Information on TOEFL can be found at www.ets.org/toefl. Information on the IELTS can be obtained from the British Council at Tel: (65) 6473 666 ext 162. Websites: www. britishcouncil.org/singapore-exams-ielts or www.ielts.org. Priority of admission is given to those who meet the course requirements before the deadline for applications to SIM.

Test of English Proficiency

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Exemptions
Eligibility
Applicable for standard BSc only. The following information is based on the University of Londons 2009/2010 Regulations. They are subject to change, usually made known by September each year. Candidates with diploma qualifications may apply to the University of London for discretionary exemption from up to four full foundation units. A fee of 66 (full unit) or 33 (half unit) is charged by the University of London for processing of discretionary exemptions. No exemption will be given for non-foundation units of the course. Holders of the Diploma in Economics from the University of London will be given credit for up to four full Foundation units of the degree programmes and need not apply for exemption. Exemptions may be awarded if you have previously studied a similar subject in the same depth, at degree level, and you achieved good marks in the corresponding examination. Exemptions are not awarded from units for which you previously failed in the University of London examinations. The qualification on which your exemption is based must have been obtained within the five years preceding the application. The deadline for application for exemption is 17 September. You cannot be considered for exemption from a particular unit if you have already entered the examination for that unit. Once you have applied for and been granted exemption from a paper, you cannot opt to forego the exemption and take the paper. The bridging courses are annually organised to help applicants attain exemption from the respective course units if they have the necessary polytechnic or SIM Diploma. The course fee for each bridging course is S$535 (inclusive of 7% GST). An application fee for these bridging courses is payable if you apply separately from your application for the degree. Do ensure you fill out the appropriate bridging course section in the application form. This 13-session programme is targeted at business diploma graduates from the polytechnics and SIM. Graduates must have completed all coursework and assessment for their Diploma course before they may embark on the bridging programme. The course provides you with the fundamentals of economic analysis through the use of economics models and applications. It uses a more analytical, in-depth and rigorous approach than is done at the polytechnic. The lecturer will assume that students have studied basic economics. Only graduates with the relevant diplomas must pass this course in order to qualify for exemption from unit 02 Introduction to Economics in the University of London programme. At the end of the course, students who have attained a minimum attendance of 75% will be allowed to sit for a compulsory three-hour written examination moderated by the LSE. The topics covered during the course include: Microeconomics Elasticity Consumer Choice Production and Market Structures Macroeconomics IS-LM Model Infiation

SIM Bridging Course in Mathematics

This 12-session programme is targeted at business diploma graduates from SIM and the polytechnics who wish to demonstrate that they are competent in mathematics so that they may be exempted from 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) in the University of London Degree Programme. Graduates must have completed all coursework and assessment for their Diploma course before they may embark on the bridging programme. Completion of this course also meets the course requirement for entry level candidates who do not have a pass (Grade C6 or above) in Mathematics at the GCE O level. At the end of the course, students who have attained a minimum attendance of 75% will be allowed to sit for a compulsory three-hour written examination moderated by the LSE. The topics covered during the course include: Concepts in Algebra Functions and Simple Curve Sketching Differentiation Integration Matrix algebra Series and Sequences

Automatic Exemptions

Subject to the conditions stated, holders of the qualifications listed in the table below may apply for automatic exemption from the units listed under the qualification concerned. University of London does not impose any exemption application fee for these automatic exemptions but one must apply for them in order to be granted exemption. Some programmes may qualify for five full unit exemptions, but only four full units may be used at one time. Exemptions may only be used on degrees where the units are available as stated in the degree structure. Qualifications must have been obtained within the last five years.This list is also not exhaustive. An updated exemptions table may be obtained from www.londoninternational.ac.uk/current_students/ programme_resources/lse/exemptions/index.shtml Exceptions BSc Economics & Management one unnamed foundation unit cannot be utilised in this degree. BSc Information Systems & Management Candidates who would normally have four full unit exemptions upon passing the bridging courses should note that exemptions may be less than four units in this degree. They only need to attend one of the two bridging courses.
3-year Full-time First Degree from another University Business related Polytechnic / SIM Diploma A Levels or Polytechnic Diploma Other Qualifications + age requirement + interview

SIM Bridging Course in Economics

Year 2

Year 3

Bridging courses

Year 2

Year 3

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

BSc Direct Honours Degree

Diploma in Economics

Year 2

Year 3

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Qualification
Professional Accountancy Body

Exemption

Conditions

Bridging Courses

Further Exemptions

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants 25 Principles of (ACCA) accounting One unnamed The Chartered Institute of Management foundation unit Accountants (ClMA)

Passed finalists or members of one of these professional accountancy bodies

Nanyang Polytechnic Diploma in Accountancy and Finance 25 Principles of accounting 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) 107 Introduction to business & management 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) 107 Introduction to business & management Passing bridging courses will allow for further exemptions 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) 24 Principles of banking & finance 107 Introduction to business & management SIM Bridging course in Economics & Mathematics 02 Introduction to economics & 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) & One unnamed foundation unit as an alternative to 107 only. Students are allowed exemptions for no more than four full units (or the equivalent) in total. SIM Bridging course in Economics 02 Introduction to economics

Diploma in Business Management (all specialism/options); Diploma in Marketing; Diploma in Risk Management (formerly known as Diploma in Risk and Insurance Management) Diploma in Sports and Wellness Management Diploma in Hospitality and Resort Management Diploma in Accountancy and Taxation Diploma in Financial Services (formerly known as Diploma in Banking and Financial Management) Diploma in Fund Management and Administration Diploma in Banking and Financial Services

SIM Bridging course in Mathematics

05a Mathematics 1 (half unit)

Diploma in Business Informatics; Diploma in Engineering Informatics Diploma in Electronics, Computer and Communications Engineering; Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering; Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering; Diploma in Multimedia and Infocomm Technology

60 Introduction to information systems 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit)

None

Engineering Mathematics EG 1001, EG 1008 and EG 2001 courses must have been passed.

Ngee Ann Polytechnic Diploma in Accountancy 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) 25 Principles of accounting 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) 24 Principles of banking & finance 107 Introduction to business & management 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) 60 Introduction to information systems 107 Introduction to business & management 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) 107 Introduction to business & management 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) 107 Introduction to business & management 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) SIM Bridging course in Economics 02 Introduction to economics

Diploma in Banking and Financial Services

Diploma in Business Information Technology

Three-year Diploma only: Diploma in Business Studies (All specialisms)

Passing bridging courses will allow for further exemptions

SIM Bridging course in Mathematics

05a Mathematics 1 (half unit)

SIM Bridging course in Economics & Mathematics

Diploma in International Business

Diploma in Tourism and Resort Management

02 Introduction to economics, 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) & One unnamed foundation unit (The one unnamed foundation unit does not apply to the Diploma in Business Studies [Info-communications and Electronic Commerce options)

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Qualification
Republic Polytechnic Diploma in Information Technology

Exemption

Conditions

Bridging Courses

Further Exemptions

60 Introduction to information systems

None

Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) or SIM University Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) DMS students cannot be enrolled on the bridging 107 Introduction to course until they pass Semester 5 of the DMS. business & management DMS students who wish to enrol in the BSc programme One unnamed (Full-time) commencing mid-September 2011 foundation unit have to complete the DMS programme by June 2011. DMS graduates who are international students should enrol for the bridging courses (full-time/ day-time) in Economics and Mathematics commencing June 2011. DMS (Part-time) programme graduates who complete their final exams in June will not be able to attempt the bridging courses as well as progress to Year 2 of the UOL degree in July. See the SIM website for more details of bridging courses, especially the requirements for international students. Diploma in Business Management (DBM) 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) Passing bridging courses will allow for further exemptions SIM Bridging course in Economics 02 Introduction to economics

SIM Bridging course in Mathematics

05a Mathematics 1 (half unit)

Passing bridging courses will allow for further exemptions

SIM Bridging course in Economics SIM Bridging course in Mathematics SIM Bridging courses in Economics & Mathematics

02 Introduction to economics 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) 02 Introduction to economics & 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) & One unnamed foundation unit

Singapore Polytechnic Diploma in Accountancy all options, or awarded with no specialism/option) Diploma in Banking and Financial Services (Banking, Financial Trading options) 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) 25 Principles of accounting 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) 24 Principles of banking & finance 107 Introduction to business & management 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) 107 Introduction to business & management 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) 60 Introduction to information systems SIM Bridging course in Economics SIM Bridging course in Mathematics 02 Introduction to economics 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit)

Diploma in Business Administration (all options) Diploma in Marketing Diploma in Business Information Technology: E-Business Management

Passing bridging courses will allow for further exemptions

SIM Bridging course in Economics & Mathematics

02 Introduction to economics, 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) & One unnamed foundation unit. Students are allowed exemptions for no more than four full units (or the equivalent) in total.

Diploma in HRM with Psychology

04a Statistics 1 (half unit) 107 Introduction to business & management 60 Introduction to information systems 60 Introduction to information systems 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) None Passing bridging courses will allow for exemptions SIM Bridging course in Mathematics 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit)

Diploma in Business Information Technology: E-Business Technology Diploma in Information Technology: Information Systems Diploma in Tourism and Resort Management Diploma in Financial Informatics

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Qualification
Temasek Polytechnic Diploma in Accounting and Finance

Exemption

Conditions

Bridging Courses

Further Exemptions

04a Statistics 1 (half unit) 25 Principles of accounting 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) 107 Introduction to business & management 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) (Dip in BIT only) 60 Introduction to information systems 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) Passing bridging courses will allow for further exemptions

SIM Bridging course in Economics SIM Bridging course in Mathematics SIM Bridging course in Economics & Mathematics SIM Bridging course in Economics Passing bridging courses will allow for further exemptions SIM Bridging course in Mathematics SIM Bridging course in Economics & Mathematics SIM Bridging course in Economics

02 Introduction to economics 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) 02 Introduction to economics & 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) & One unnamed foundation unit 02 Introduction to economics 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) 02 Introduction to economics & 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) & One unnamed foundation unit 02 Introduction to economics

Diploma in Business Diploma in Marketing Diploma in Logistics and Operations Management Diploma in Business Information Technology

Diploma in Tourism Management Diploma in Hospitality Management Diploma in Retail Management Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management (Graduates 2008 or earlier) (The two-year Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Business does not qualify for exemption)

Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management (Graduates 2009 or later)

One unnamed foundation unit

Passing bridging courses will allow for further exemptions None

Diploma in Information Technology Diploma in Law and Management Diploma in Leisure and Resort Management Diploma in Financial Business Informatics

60 Introduction to information systems 107 Introduction to business & management None 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) 24 Principles of banking & finance One unnamed foundation unit

Passing bridging courses will allow for exemptions

SIM Bridging course in Economics SIM Bridging course in Mathematics

02 Introduction to economics

05a Mathematics 1 (half unit)

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Fees
SIM Application fee (local students) SIM Application fee (international students) SIM Programme fee (BSc; 12 full units) SIM Programme fee (BSc; 9 full units) SIM Programme fee (BSc; 8 full units) SIM Programme fee (Diploma for Graduates) SIM Programme fee (Diploma in Economics) UOL application fee (one time payment) UOL initial registration fee (Year 1 / Diploma in Economics only)* UOL continuing registration fee (payable in Year 2 and 3) UOL examination fee (12 full units)** UOL examination fee (Diploma in Economics; 4 full units)**

Programme Fees (2011 intake)

Miscellaneous Fees (SIM)

$85.60 $267.50 $15,408.00 $11,556.00 $10,272.00 $5,136.00 $7,318.80 *63 601 584 $6,300.00 $1,600.00

UOL increases their fees each year. Fees quoted are for 2010 only. Fees for 2011 and 2012 are estimated amounts. * The UOL fee reflected is the amount before 1 Sept 2011. ** The UOL examination fee, payable in S$ to the RELC Examinations Bureau, includes an admin fee (per paper) to RELC.

Repeat fee for full unit (in the following year) $642.00 Repeat fee for half unit (in the following year) $321.00 Repeat fee for full unit (not in the following year) $1,284.00 Repeat fee for half unit (not in the following year) $642.00 New full unit programme fee (replacement unit) $1,284.00 New half unit programme fee (replacement unit) $642.00 Non-registered full unit (programme fee) $1,284.00 Non-registered half unit (programme fee) $642.00 Change of Course (per request) $107.00 Deferment fee (per request) $107.00 Admin fee for UOL revision workshop (per request) $53.50 Reinstatement fee $53.50 Timetable changes made after class starts $53.50 Bulk notes printing (extra set per unit) $53.50 Duplicate SIM payment receipt $5.35 Admin fee for refund of excess payment $10.70 Replacement of SIM student card $20.00 SIM Bridging course in Mathematics $535.00 SIM Bridging course in Economics $535.00 The following miscellaneous fees are subject to annual increase by the University of London. They are determined annually. UOL exemption application fee (discretionary exemptions; per full unit) 66 UOL exemption application fee (discretionary exemptions; per half unit) 33 UOL transcript request fee 20 UOL continuing registration fee (additional for the first law unit from Group Fiii or L) 77 UOL examination fee (for each law unit from Group Fiii or L) 188 UOL appeal fee 50 Additional UOL fees apply for those who repeat/resit the coursework/exam Additionally UOL continuing registration fees (annual fee) apply for those who extend their registration with the University Law units from Selection Group F(iii) and L require higher fees (in ) for the following elements: - UOL initial registration fee - UOL continuing registration fee - UOL examination fee All fees in S$ are inclusive of 7% GST.

Miscellaneous Fees (UOL)

Estimated Overall Fees

Standard Entry BSc (Local/International Student) Year 1 $8,700.00 Year 2 $7,900.00 Year 3 $7,900.00 Total for three years; 12 units $24,500.00 Standard Entry BSc with exemption from 4 full units with bridging (Local/International Student) Year 2 $8,700.00 Year 3 $7,900.00 Total for two years; 8 units $16,600.00 Graduate Entry BSc (Local/International Student) Year 1 $8,700.00 Year 2 $9,800.00 Total for two years; 9 units $18,500.00 Graduate Entry BSc (Local/International Student) Year 1 $6,900.00 Year 2 $6,100.00 Year 3 $6,100.00 Total for three years; 9 units $19,100.00 Diploma in Economics + BSc (Local student) Diploma $10,300.00 Year 2 $7,900.00 Year 3 $7,900.00 Total for three years; 12 units $26,100.00 Diploma in Economics + BSc (International student) Diploma + IM Campus-Ready Package $12,600.00 Year 2 $7,900.00 Year 3 $7,900.00 Total for three years; 12 units $28,400.00 Diploma for Graduates (one year, 4 units) $8,500.00

Programme Dates
Course Start Date Part-time (PT) Full-time (FT) : July 2011 : August 2011 (Year 1/Diploma in Economics) September 2011 (Year 2) (3 years) : June 2014

Course End Date

Standard BSc degree

Standard BSc degree with exemptions (2years) : June 2013 Graduate BSc degree (2 years) : June 2013 Graduate BSc degree (3 years) : June 2014 Diploma for Graduates (1 year) : June 2012 Diploma in Economics (1 year) : June 2012 The above end dates include the UOL final examination period

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Programme Calendar
Part-time programme: Term 1 classes (1 unit) Term 1 classes (3 units) SIM exams Revision UOL exams Full-time programme: Year 1 classes Year 2 classes / Year 1 with exemptions SIM exams Revision UOL exams Jul Sep Sep Feb Mar Mar May May Jun Aug Feb Sept Feb Mar Mar May May Jun

SIM Global Education Scholarship

New or existing students enrolling for Bachelors degree programmes under SIM GE may apply for the SIM Global Education Scholarship. Awards are granted to students with exemplary academic results or achievements in sports and arts. The scholarship is tenable for the minimum period required to complete the full/remaining course of study, as stipulated by the programme. The award covers tuition fees, examination fees, book allowance for required textbooks and other compulsory fees. The scholarship does not cover repeat fees and there is no bond attached to the scholarship. For more information and application details, please refer to SIMs website at www.sim.edu.sg/scholarship.html

Study Loans

Compulsory Hostel Stay for Diploma in Economics International Students

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 Website: www.maybank2u.com.sg NTUC Thrift and Loan Co-operative Ltd Tel: 6534 7360 Website: www.ntucthrift.com.sg POSB Tel: 6333 0033 Website: www.posb.com.sg RHB Bank Berhad Tel: 1800 323 0100 Website: www.rhbbank.com.sg

The IM Campus-Ready Package is a compulsory acclimatisation package for new international students embarking on SIM-University of Londons Diploma in Economics programme. The package bundles tuition fees with accommodation fees in a double occupancy room at the SIM Global Education Campus, at a special rate, available only to SIM-University of London international students. Only students with dependent pass can be exempted. Some benefits to this new scheme include: Pastoral care Peer mentor programme One stop facility for sports & recreation Greater opportunity to bond with course mates Get to know Singapore Tour Rental Fees Package Duration 4 months 22 August 22 December 2011 (Students have an allowance of 3 days to check-in/out) S$2,140 A once-off administrative fee of S$85.60, and a one-month refundable deposit will be payable upon sign-up. S$12,600

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 Website: www.citibank.com.sg/educationloan OCBC Tel: 1800 363 3333 Website: www.ocbc.com.sg

Hostel Rental Other Hostel-related Fees

Venue

Est. Total Fees*

*Inclusive of SIM-University of London Diploma in Economics programme & exam fees and and 7% GST.

Classes will be held at SIM Headquarters, 461 Clementi Road, Singapore 599491. Alternative locations may be at SIM Management House, 41 Namly Avenue or Ngee Ann Polytechnic, 535 Clementi Road.

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SIM listens to the needs of the students and cares about the well-being of the students here.
Tina Kwek BSc (hons) in Economics & Finance (Full-time)

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APPLICATION & ADMISSION

Application Fees and Payment
An application fee (inclusive of 7% GST) is payable for each application form that is submitted. This fee is non-refundable. Local applicants S$85.60 International applicants S$267.50 (This does not include all fees related to Students Pass application) Application fees can be paid at the Payment Counters located at Student Recruitment & Payment Offce at SIM HQ or via cheques/bank drafts. Cheques/bank drafts should be crossed and made payable to Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd with your name, personal identification or passport number and programme title indicated on the back of the cheque. Post-dated cheques will not be accepted. 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 or accepted. The Admissions Committee selects students for admission into the programme based on individual merit. Possession of one or more of the qualifications listed does not necessarily 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. To confirm the acceptance of offer, successful applicants will have to adhere to the following before the stipulated deadline: 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 Make payment to SIM

Application Outcome

how to Apply
Application Forms
To apply for Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd (SIM) academic programmes, please use the enclosed application form (if available) or download a copy of the application form from SIM GEs website. www.sim.edu.sg/ge Applicants can also apply online at www.sim.edu sg/e-applications. Please refer to e-application form for closing date.

Acceptance

Supporting Documents

By the application closing date, you must: 1. Have attained the minimum qualification required to apply for admission to the programme 2. Submit the following documents to the address stated below: Completed application form Certified true copies of all qualifications and supporting documents For international applicants, you must include the Students Pass application form. Note that your Students Pass application is subjected to Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authoritys approval All applications must be addressed to: Admissions Department Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd SIM Headquarters 461 Clementi Road Singapore 599491 All documents (notarised and translated to English) submitted to SIM will NOT be returned. Photocopies of the documents (notarised and translated to English) are to be prepared prior to submission to SIM.

Fee Payment
The modes of payment available are cash, cheque, Nets, cash card, Visa/MasterCard and/or Cashier/Money/Postal order. We accept up to 4 different modes of payment in any combination. All payments are to be made in Singapore dollars. For cheque payments, cheques must be crossed and made payable to Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd and must not be post-dated. For Nets payments, 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.

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Fee Protection Scheme

The MOEs Council for Private Education (CPE) in aiming to enhance the confidence of students and their parents in the quality of education in Singapore, has stipulated that all Private Education Institutions (PEIs) must sign a standard PEI-Student Contract with students. The contract lays out the important terms and conditions governing the relationship between the student and PEI. SIM will honour all terms and conditions spelt out in the contract and in all communication materials. Also as required by CPE, we have in place a Fee Protection Scheme (FPS). 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 insurance or escrow scheme. For more information, please visit www.sim.edu.sg/edutrust.html. SIM has appointed Lonpac Insurance Bhd as our 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. We have also appointed Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) as our 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 us 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.

Refund Policy Withdrawal and Change of Course

Percentage of aggregate amount of the course fees and miscellaneous fees paid 95% Refund* Receipt of original fully completed hardcopy Student Request Form with relevant supporting documentary proof More than 14 days before the course commencement date Within 14 days before the course commencement date OR within 7 days after the course commencement date More than 7 days after the course commencement date

75% Refund

No refund
*

With effect from 10 October 2010.

Notes:
2. 3.

1. Application fee for courses is non-refundable. 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 Students Portal) with relevant supporting documentary proof. 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. 6. Transferring to another institution is deemed as a withdrawal from SIM. 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 Helpdesk (SIM HQ) within 3 working days of the transfer. Attendance record and other relevant documentation to facilitate the transfer will be provided upon request. 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.

Cooling-off Period
There will be a cooling-off period of 7 working days after signing the standard PEI-Student Contract. Students have the right to cancel the contract within these 7 working days and be entitled to 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, SIMs refund policy will apply.

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 Clause
SIM is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of the students personal information and undertakes not to divulge any of this information to any third party without the prior written consent of the student except when SIM is obligated 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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PREPARING YOU FOR A CAREER

At SIM GE, we are also interested in your success beyond your degrees. 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 for the Whats next? through the 6-track journey a proven path to career and personal success. with

Track 1 : Career Preparation

SIMs comprehensive career development programmes workshops, career talks and fairs, internships and on-campus jobs give you a head-start in securing a job of your choice in the competitive workforce. SIM GE links you to career opportunities and services via a career portal and through the SIM Job Fair, an annual event showcasing local and global companies who are actively scouting for new talent and networking sessions with potential employers that are ideal platforms for you to meet and network with industry players.

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. For more information on the Education Abroad Programme, please visit www.sim.edu.sg/eduabroad.

Track 4 : 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 a listening ear and guidance from our professional counsellors.

Track 2 : Leadership and Personal Development

SIM PEARLS programme trains you in essential skills for the workplace such as Personal mastery, Emotional quotient, Active communication, and Relational, Leadership and Strategic thinking. You also have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills with SIM Leaders Enrichment, Advancement and Development (LEAD) Programme. Put your leadership and personal skills to the test by serving in various roles in over 50 Student Councils and Clubs.

Track 5 : 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.

Track 3 : Global Engagement

Opportunities to help you experience the world and develop a global mindset abound at SIM GE. Our Education Abroad Programme nurtures students to be intellectually curious, globally minded and geographically mobile. The SIM Education Abroad Programme offers you opportunities during your

Track 6 : 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.

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VIBES WhY STUDY AT SIM GLOBAL EDUCATION

experience that ensures success

VIBES@SIM The promise of a holistic learning

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.

SIM Clementi Centre

The SIM Clementi Centre, adjacent to SIM HQ, is an additional facility to cater to SIM Universitys growing student population. Housing a total of 20 lecture theatres and tutorial rooms, and two computer laboratories, the Centre also serves as the administration office for SIM University.

SIM Management House

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 over 50 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.

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, business centre and bookshop 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

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. The SIM Headquarters (SIM HQ) along Clementi Road is SIMs main and largest campus with a capacity for 12,000 students. Facilities include over 90 lecture theatres, tutorial and seminar rooms, as well as computer laboratories, a multi-purpose hall seating 1,600, a student lounge and a management library. The Tay Eng Soon Library is Singapores largest and most comprehensive management library.

The SIM Global Education Campus is the most 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 and visiting faculty.

Campus of the Future

SIM HQ at Clementi

To cater to our fast-growing student population, SIM 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. Besides state-of-the-art classrooms and lecture theatres, it will provide fully wireless environment with amenities such as an extended library, study spaces with open courtyard and a student hub with cyber stations. Phase 1 of the campus extension will be ready by 2011.

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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.

Stability
A 46-year old heritage over 94,500-strong alumni student enrolment close to 30,500 and more than 1,300 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 student welfare, SIM extends support from financial assistance schemes to counselling services and structured processes for grievance resolution. We have also put in place a medical insurance for all students of SIM, covering students 24 hours in Singapore, and overseas (if student is involved in SIM-related activities) throughout the course duration. For more information on student support services, please visit www.sim.edu.sg/support.html.

Education Options
SIM GE offers more than 50 full-time and part-time academic programmes through 12 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 conducted by professional trainers as part of our customised SIM PEARLS and LEAD Programmes and other global engagement opportunities.

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.sim.edu.sg/ge www.sim.edu.sg/uol.html

The information in this brochure is current at the time of printing on 25 August 2010. SIM and University of London reserve the right to change the information, including fees, herein at any time.

Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd CPE Registration Number: 199607747H Period of Registration: 20 May 2010 19 May 2014