Diploma in Management Studies

SIM Global Education

Programme Overview

Academic Level
Academic Level

Diploma, single major

Awarded by
Awarded by

Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore

Programme type
Programme type

Full-time, 15 months

Campus location
Campus location

SIM Campus

Application Dates
Application Dates

Now till 08 Nov 2024 (For International Applicants) Now till 15 Nov 2024 (For Local Applicants)

Estimated Fees (incl. GST)
Estimated Fees

(incl. GST)*

S$13,265.30 - S$14,682.30

* Exclude application fee, preparatory or bridging course fee, and other fees. Refer to the Fees & Financial Aid section for details.

Programme Outline

Developed and Awarded by Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore

Since 1973, the DMS programme has been the pathway for many successful, resourceful businesspeople and professionals who otherwise were unable to acquire academic credentials.

The programme provides the prerequisites and productive learning in vital management knowledge and skills required in an entrepreneurial setting.

This programme offers broad-based training in crucial management skills and knowledge, including Accountancy, Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Information Technology, Law, Communications, and Economics.

Prerequisite(s)

learning-outcome

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme, students will gain a good understanding of business fundamentals, the critical thinking process and people management skills.

Further Studies & Career Prospects

With the Diploma, students can pursue a full business degree programme.

View the progression pathway (PDF 37 KB)

Besides managing an SME, students may consider jobs in:

  • Banking
  • Business Development
  • Marketing
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Public Services
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Why study at SIM

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SIM is the leading private education institution in Singapore.

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Excellent value with lower tuition costs in SIM, with opportunities for overseas exchange and transfer.

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Bond-Free Scholarship & Bursary - Scholarships are available to students who excel in academics, sports or arts.

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Global Perspectives & Insights - Exposure to diverse cultures and a global network.

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Intake Dates

There will be four intakes a year, in January, April, July and October.

January 2025 Intake

PROGRAMME DURATION

02 January 2025 – 31 March 2026

APPLICATION PERIOD

12 June 2024 till 08 November 2024 (For International Applicants) 
12 June 2024 till 15 November 2024 (Local Applicants)

April 2025 Intake

PROGRAMME DURATION

1 Apr 2025 – 30 Jun 2026

APPLICATION PERIOD

23 August 2024 till 07 February 2025 (For International Applicants)
23 August 2024 till 14 February 2025 (Local Applicants)

July 2025 Intake

PROGRAMME DURATION

1 Jul 2025 – 30 Sep 2026

APPLICATION PERIOD

22 November 2024 till 09 May 2025 (For international Applicants)
22 November 2024 till 16 May 2025 (Local Applicants)

October 2025 intake 

PROGRAMME DURATION

1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026

APPLICATION PERIOD

21 February 2025 till 08 August 2025 (For International applicants)
21 February 2025 till 15 August 2025 (For Local Applicants)

Download academic calendar (PDF 18.7 KB)

Maximum allowed period to complete the 15-month programme is 30 months or 2.5 years. Students may re-apply for the programme if they did not complete the course in the maximum allowed period.

No refund or recourse should the student fail to complete in the maximum period.

SIM reserves the right to recommend and withdraw a student who cannot cope with the demands of the programme, especially when the student’s pass has expired.

Curriculum

Structure

  • Lecturers are both academic and industry-based professionals with extensive work experience and practical domain knowledge.
  • Average teacher-student ratio is 1:50.
    View a list of lecturers’ teaching modules
  • The course is 100% face-to-face lecture-based learning.
  • Coursework includes attendance at lectures, discussions of case studies, tests, presentations, and completion of group and individually written assignments.
  • Contact hours: 42 hours per module, total hours: 630. Each lesson: 3 hours.
  • Students are required to access the Internet for research and assignments in their own time. Besides attending lectures, students also participate in computer lab sessions.
  • Classes and workshops are available on learning study skills, academic writing and presentation.
  • Academic materials:
    • Virtual Learning Environment
    • Academic materials such as module outlines, e-books and learning apps, past exam papers, reading lists and handbooks on good study strategies.
  • Minimum class size to commence: 25 students. Students will be informed within 30 days before class commences.

 

Assessment & Attendance

  • For examinable-based module, the module is assessed through continuous assessment and end-of-term exam. 
  • For 100% continuous module, the module is assessed through multiple continuous assessments. 
  • Continuous assessments may include case studies, quiz, class tests, discussion, presentation, group and individual assignments.
  • To attain a pass for each module, students must achieve overall minimum GPA of 1.0 (grade D).
  • Attendance requirement:
    • 75% attendance to sit for exams.
    • Student’s Pass holders: at least 90% attendance in any month of the course (as required by the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority).

Requirements to Graduate

Students must successfully complete and pass all 15 modules. Graduating students will be awarded with a Diploma from SIM.

Modules

  • Business Communication
  • Business Mathematics
  • English for Business

  • Business Finance
  • Business Law
  • Business Statistics
  • Financial Accounting
  • Information Systems for Business
  • Macroeconomics
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Managing Human Resources
  • Managing People & Organisations
  • Microeconomics
  • Operations Management
  • Principles of Marketing

View module descriptions (PDF 189 KB)
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Admission Criteria

Accepted Entry Qualifications

  • At least 1 GCE ‘A’ level or 1 H2 level pass
  • IB diploma
  • Polytechnic diploma or equivalent
  • SIMGE Management Foundation Studies (MFS) qualification*
  • Other qualifications will be assessed based on other equivalence pre-university certification

*Applicants who do not meet the direct academic entry requirement are required to complete the Management Foundation Studies (MFS) programme.

Equivalent International Qualifications

International applicants will be assessed on the qualification’s equivalent to the GCE ‘A’ level examinations. For information on international qualifications, refer to SIM’s International Student Prospectus.

Download the International Student Prospectus

English Language Requirements

  1. GCE ‘O’ level credit pass (Grade 1 to 6) in English (as a first language); or
  2. IELTS with an overall score of at least 5.5; or
  3. TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) plus 4 in the Test of Written English (TWE) or 59 (iBT); or
  4. An equivalent English language qualification.

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirement would need to undergo the Certificate in English Language (CEL) programme before enrolment in the Diploma programme.

The duration of the CEL programme depends on the applicant’s English language proficiency level.

Applicants can sit for an English Placement Test conducted by SIM to determine their English language proficiency level.

View full requirements 

Notes:

  1. IELTS or TOEFL scores must be less than two years at point of enrolment.
  2. The SIM English Placement Test results will be valid for one year from the date of the test.

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Fees & Financial Aid 

Payment to SIM can be made through SIMConnect using Credit Card (Visa or Master), PayNow, eNETS, OCBC Interest-free Instalment Plan (min. S$500) and cheques.
 

Programme Fees 

Local students:

  • Total Programme Fees: S$12,753.00
  • Per module: S$850.20

International students:

  • Total Programme Fees: S$13,734.00
  • Per module: S$915.60

Fees will be subject to revised GST of 8% effective on 1 Jan 2023 and 9% on 1 Jan 2024. Refer to GST Notes under Fees Tab for more information.
 

GST Notes
Fees published are inclusive of current GST of 9%.

Mandatory Fees 

All fees inclusive of prevailing GST.

Student Development Fee

Applicable to all students embarking on a full-time Diploma or Undergraduate programme at SIM. This fee goes towards activities that will help in students’ personal growth and equip them with functional skills that enhance their employability.

 S$512.30

International Student Induction Fee

A one-time fee payable by new full-time international students. This fee covers pre-arrival and arrival support, including activities to enhance the international student learning experience.

As applicable, payable with the programme fees’ first instalment.

S$436.00

Application Fee

Payable for each application form that is submitted. Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. The fee will be refunded fully only if the intake does not commence. Unpaid applications will not be processed.

Local applicants: S$109.00

International applicants: S$545.00 (not inclusive of Student’s Pass application)