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Singapore Institute of Management
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The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) is a private tertiary education institution in Singapore. Founded on 28 November 1964 by the Economic Development Board (EDB), SIM is registered under the Committee for Private Education (CPE).[1] SIM offers diploma, transnational undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and executive education courses.
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Key Information
The SIM Group provides its core services through two educational brands: SIM Global Education and SIM Academy.[3] From 2005 to 2017, SIM Group established and managed SIM University (UniSIM).
SIM Global Education
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| Type | Private |
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| Established | January 2006 |
| Location | , Singapore |
| Campus | Clementi (9.2 hectares) |
| Colours | Red Blue |
| Website | www |
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SIM Global Education (SIM GE) is a private education institute.[4] It offers diploma, bachelor's degree and master's degree with universities from Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States. The institution has 16,000 students with about 30% being full-time international students from over 40 countries.[1][5] The institute offers both full-time and part-time programmes.[6]
In 2018, SIM opened its first overseas representative office in Indonesia, Jakarta to cultivate awareness of its offered programmes under the SIM GE brand in Indonesia.[7][8]
Industry partnership
[edit]In 2018, SIM GE and SGTech signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU offers internship and job opportunities from among SGTech's member companies in the technology sector. SGTech will also engage industry professionals to mentor SIM GE students.[9]
Graduate employment
[edit]SIM reported that 82.4 per cent of its 2019 and 2020 graduates found jobs within six months after graduation. Among the total, 57.1 per cent were in full-time jobs, 15.6 per cent were in part-time jobs, and 9.8 per cent were freelancers. The median starting gross monthly salary of those in full-time employment was $2,815.[10]
SIM International Academy
[edit]SIM previously operated SIM International Academy for Secondary 1 to 4 classes, leading to an International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).[11] The Academy stopped accepting applications the following year[12] and is no longer listed as a SIM constituent.[3]
SIM University (2005–2017)
[edit]SIM University (UniSIM) was a publicly funded, private university in Singapore approved by the Ministry of Education. Its enrolment was close to 10,000 students.
In 2017, UniSIM was restructured into the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and became Singapore's sixth autonomous university under the ambit of the Ministry of Education (MOE). It is no longer a member of the Singapore Institute of Management Group (SIM).[13]
Campus
[edit]The Singapore Institute of Management has two campuses across the west side of Singapore. The two campuses cover a total land area of 120,000 sqm.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "SIM". 14 July 2017. Archived from the original on 22 September 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
- ^ "Corporate Governance". Singapore Institute of Management (SIM). Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Who We Are". Singapore Institute of Management (SIM). Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT". Council for Private Education, Singapore. Archived from the original on 22 September 2018. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
- ^ "About SIM Global Education | Higher Education in Singapore". SIM GE Website. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ OutReach, Media (3 November 2018). "In Singapore, learn to be more than book-smart, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore". www.businessinsider.sg. Archived from the original on 25 April 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ^ "SIM opens first Jakarta office, appoints digital agency". www.marketing-interactive.com. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ^ "SIM Global Education". Top Universities. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ^ "SGTech and SIM Global Education to develop talent and offer career opportunities in the technology sector". www.sgtech.org.sg. Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ^ Sandra, Davie. "Internships, career coaching boost private school students' job prospects" (PDF). The Straits Times. Singapore Press Holdings. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ Davie, Sandra (12 December 2016). "SIM to open international school in 2017". The Straits Times. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ^ Daud, Sulaiman (16 November 2018). "Admissions to SIM International Academy permanently closed after it just opened in Sept. 2017". Mothership. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ "UniSIM renamed S'pore University of Social Sciences". TODAYonline. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ^ "Campus Details". Singapore Institute of Management (SIM). Retrieved 20 December 2021.
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Singapore Institute of Management
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History
Founding and Early Development
The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) was established on 28 November 1964 by the Economic Development Board (EDB) as part of Singapore's post-independence drive to foster industrialization and economic growth.[1] With initial funding from the EDB, SIM was founded to train professional managers and leaders capable of supporting the nation's nascent economy, addressing acute skill shortages in a newly independent republic.[2] Dr. Richard Eu Keng Mun was appointed as the Founding Chairman, guiding the institution's early mission to advance management excellence and manpower development amid rapid economic transformation.[2][9] In its formative years during the 1960s, SIM focused on delivering short, intensive crash courses tailored for local professionals, equipping them with essential management skills to meet the demands of emerging industries.[2] These ad-hoc training programs were designed to rapidly upskill workers and managers, contributing directly to Singapore's industrialization efforts by building a competent workforce in a resource-scarce environment.[1] By prioritizing practical, immediate education, SIM played a pivotal role in marshaling human capital for economic development, transitioning from informal training needs to a more structured approach as the economy stabilized.[2] The 1970s marked a significant evolution for SIM, as it shifted toward formal educational offerings to address growing demands for specialized skills amid increasing foreign investment and industrial expansion. In 1973, SIM launched Singapore's first Diploma in Management Studies, followed by diploma programs in marketing management and personnel management in the late 1970s.[1][2] These programs represented a key milestone, providing structured pathways for professional development and helping to fill critical gaps in managerial expertise during Singapore's economic push.[10] Through these initiatives, SIM solidified its foundational role in nurturing talent essential for sustained national growth.[2]Expansion and University Partnerships
In the 1980s, the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) began its transition from offering primarily diplomas and professional training to providing full degree programs through strategic international partnerships, addressing the growing demand for higher education amid Singapore's economic boom.[2] In 1985, SIM pioneered the introduction of foreign degrees in Singapore by partnering with Henley Management College and Brunel University to offer a part-time Master of Science in Management Studies, enabling senior executives to pursue advanced qualifications locally without overseas travel.[10] This was followed in 1986 by a collaboration with the University of London, which allowed SIM to deliver a full-time Bachelor of Science (Economics) in Management Studies, taught by University of London faculty and marking the institution's entry into undergraduate degree provision.[1][10] These early partnerships expanded rapidly, with SIM establishing ties to additional institutions such as the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in 1987, facilitating the local delivery of overseas degree courses across various disciplines.[10] By the late 1980s, SIM had broadened its offerings to include degrees in business and related fields, building on its foundational diploma programs in areas like business studies introduced in 1981, and gradually incorporating accounting and engineering qualifications through these collaborations to meet evolving industry needs.[1][2] This shift positioned SIM as a key provider of tertiary education, supporting Singapore's push toward a knowledge-based economy by making internationally recognized qualifications accessible to working professionals.[2] The 1990s marked a significant milestone in SIM's expansion when, in 1992, the Ministry of Education (MOE) invited SIM to administer the Open University Degree Programme (OUDP) in partnership with the Open University of the United Kingdom, targeting non-graduate teachers and other adults seeking flexible study options.[2][1] Launched on 20 July 1993, the OUDP enrolled an initial cohort of 1,000 part-time students and was later restructured as the SIM Open University Centre, accredited by the Open University UK, which laid the groundwork for broader tertiary offerings.[1][10] By the late 1990s, SIM's externally awarded degree programs, including those in business, accounting, and engineering, had attracted thousands of enrollees annually through these partnerships, with the OUDP alone sustaining over 1,000 students per year and contributing to more than 4,000 graduates over time.[11] This growth underscored SIM's role in enhancing workforce skills and tertiary participation rates, which rose from 8% in 1985 to 15% in 1990, bolstering Singapore's economic development.[11]SIM University Era and Restructuring
In 2005, the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) established SIM University (UniSIM), marking it as Singapore's first private university dedicated to providing flexible, part-time degree programs tailored for working adults in fields such as social sciences and business.[12] This initiative addressed the growing need for accessible higher education among professionals, with UniSIM operating under SIM's management to award its own degrees and support lifelong learning.[1] To accommodate expanding enrollment, SIM opened a S$300 million campus extension in Clementi in 2010, doubling the facility's capacity and enhancing infrastructure for adult learners during the institution's 50th anniversary celebrations.[2] This development, officiated by then-Minister for Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang, underscored SIM's commitment to scaling educational access amid rising demand.[2] By 2017, significant restructuring occurred as UniSIM was separated from SIM and rebranded as the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), becoming Singapore's sixth autonomous university under the Ministry of Education.[13] This move allowed SIM to refocus on non-university offerings, including international degree pathways and professional development, while SUSS specialized in applied social sciences.[13] In 2022, under the Horizon 2025 strategic plan, SIM underwent a rebranding to SIM Society, reverting to its origins as a membership-based organization while emphasizing lifelong learning and skills development in a post-pandemic economy.[2] This evolution coincided with the closure of SIM International Academy, a secondary school offering IGCSE and A-Level programs that had operated briefly from 2017 to 2018.[14] The rebranding positioned SIM as the SIM Group, streamlining its structure for education and professional services to better serve enterprises and individuals.[15] SIM marked its 60th anniversary in 2024 with celebrations highlighting this transformative journey, including the launch of the S$60 million SIM Impact Fund to support scholarships and community initiatives over the next decade.[8] These events reinforced SIM's role in fostering resilience and future-ready skills across Singapore's workforce.[12]Organizational Structure
SIM Global Education
SIM Global Education (SIM GE) was established as the primary higher education division of the Singapore Institute of Management following the 2017 restructuring, which separated SIM's degree-awarding university (UniSIM, rebranded as Singapore University of Social Sciences) to focus SIM GE on delivering internationally awarded qualifications.[10] This division serves as the core arm for higher education, providing a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees conferred by partner universities, emphasizing accessible and industry-relevant education in Singapore.[16] SIM GE collaborates with over 10 prestigious international universities, including the University of London, RMIT University, the University of Sydney, La Trobe University, and the University of Birmingham, among others from Australia, the UK, the US, Canada, and France.[4] These partnerships enable programs across key disciplines such as business and management, information technology, law, and hospitality, with degrees awarded directly by the partner institutions to ensure global recognition and quality assurance.[4] For instance, RMIT offers business degrees with AACSB accreditation, while the University of Sydney provides nursing and health sciences programs accredited by the Singapore Nursing Board.[4] The division enrolls approximately 16,000 full- and part-time students annually, including about 36% international students from over 50 countries, with a strong emphasis on flexible learning options tailored for working adults through part-time schedules and modular formats.[4] This approach supports lifelong learning by accommodating diverse learner needs in a multicultural environment.[16] As a registered private education institution under the Committee for Private Education (CPE), overseen by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), SIM GE holds EduTrust certification, ensuring compliance with standards for student protection, academic quality, and financial viability.[17] Post-COVID-19, it has adopted hybrid delivery models that blend in-person and online instruction, enhancing accessibility and aligning with evolving educational trends in response to market demands.[18]SIM Academy
SIM Academy serves as the professional development division of the Singapore Institute of Management, emphasizing lifelong learning opportunities for working professionals through certificates, diplomas, and short courses in key areas such as leadership, finance, digital skills, and sustainability.[19] These programs are designed to equip participants with in-demand competencies to navigate evolving workplace demands, prioritizing practical, skill-based training over formal degree qualifications.[19] Following the 2017 restructuring of the SIM Group, SIM Academy refocused on continuing education and corporate training to address skills gaps in the professional landscape.[20] The division's Enterprise Solutions arm delivers customized learning programs tailored to organizational requirements, incorporating elements like reskilling, upskilling, and international immersion experiences such as the Singapore Leadership Immersion.[21] These initiatives blend mindset development, skill enhancement, and tool application to support holistic growth aligned with business strategies, often featuring experiential learning, gamification, and coaching.[21] Among its key offerings, SIM Academy provides executive education in artificial intelligence (AI), environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, and management, frequently in collaboration with recognized professional bodies including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the CFA Institute for certification pathways.[19] Additional partnerships with entities like the Project Management Institute (PMI) and the Singapore Computer Society further enhance program relevance in specialized fields.[19] In scale, SIM Academy engages thousands of learners each year, training 7,961 professionals across 464 sessions and 320 unique programs in 2024 alone, with delivery options spanning online self-paced modules, in-person workshops, and blended formats to accommodate diverse schedules.[19] This non-award or sub-degree focus distinguishes it from higher education pathways, targeting immediate professional advancement rather than academic credentials.[19]Academic Programs
Degree Programs
SIM Global Education offers a range of undergraduate bachelor's degree programs in partnership with internationally recognized universities, focusing on fields such as business, accounting, and computer science. These programs are designed to provide students with practical skills and theoretical knowledge applicable to professional environments. For instance, the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business and Management, awarded by the University of London, emphasizes entrepreneurial and managerial leadership, while the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accounting and Finance from the University of Birmingham covers global accounting practices and financial reporting. In computer science, options like the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science (Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence), also from the University of London, equip students with expertise in AI and data analysis.[22][23][24] Entry to these undergraduate programs typically requires GCE A-Levels, polytechnic diplomas, or equivalent qualifications, with applicants assessed on academic performance and relevant prerequisites. Programs are available in full-time and part-time modes, with durations ranging from 2 to 4 years depending on the entry route and study pace; for example, direct entry full-time bachelor's degrees often span 3 years, while top-up options for diploma holders can be completed in 1-2 years. The modular structure allows flexibility, enabling credit transfers for prior learning and integration with work-study schedules to accommodate working professionals.[25][26] At the postgraduate level, SIM provides master's degree programs in areas including MBA, finance, and data science, conferred by partner institutions such as the University of London. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, for example, offers a flexible curriculum tailored to professional interests, focusing on strategic management and leadership. In finance, the Master of Science in Financial Management develops skills in financial analysis, treasury management, and investment strategies. The Master of Science in Data Science emphasizes data mining, machine learning, and computational techniques for large-scale data analysis. These programs require a bachelor's degree, with relevant professional experience (minimum 3 years exceptional or 5+ years for MBA applicants), and demonstrate the institution's commitment to advancing career-oriented education.[27][28][29] Postgraduate admissions involve a competitive selection process evaluating academic records, professional experience, and English proficiency, with minimum requirements such as IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 88 (varying by program). Durations vary from 1 to 2 years full-time or longer part-time, with modular delivery supporting credit recognition and work-life balance. Scholarships, including the SIM Global Education Academic Excellence Scholarship offering up to 100% course fee waivers, are available for high-achieving applicants to promote accessibility. Overall, SIM Global Education enrolls approximately 16,000 students, fostering a diverse cohort through partnerships with universities like the University of London and University of Birmingham.[30][31][4]Professional and Continuing Education
The Singapore Institute of Management's SIM Academy provides a range of non-degree professional and continuing education programs designed to support lifelong learning and career advancement. These include certificate and diploma courses typically spanning 6 to 12 months, offered in key areas such as digital marketing, project management, and human resources. These programs are structured to be stackable, allowing participants to accumulate credits toward higher qualifications within SIM's ecosystem or affiliated pathways.[32][33] In addition to longer certificate programs, SIM Academy offers short courses lasting 1 to 5 days, focusing on emerging and in-demand topics like cybersecurity and sustainable business practices. Many of these courses are eligible for SkillsFuture Singapore subsidies, enabling working professionals to access subsidized training through credits or funding schemes. Delivery formats include micro-credentials and intensive bootcamps, which emphasize flexible, modular learning to fit busy schedules.[34][32] These offerings primarily target working professionals aged 25 and above, providing practical, industry-relevant content delivered through real-world case studies and expert-led sessions. In 2024, SIM Academy trained 7,961 professionals across 464 learning sessions and 320 unique programs, underscoring its scale in fostering skill development for the evolving job market.[19][33]Campus and Facilities
The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) operates two campuses in Singapore: the main SIM Headquarters (SIM HQ) at 461 Clementi Road in the Clementi area, and the SIM Management House at 41 Namly Avenue in the Bukit Timah area.[35][36] The SIM HQ campus, covering approximately 110,000 square metres, serves as the primary hub for SIM Global Education and includes four main blocks (A, B, C, and D), an atrium, long verandahs, and spacious courtyards.[37] The SIM Management House, a smaller facility, primarily supports SIM Academy's professional development and short-term training programs, featuring lecture theatres, administrative offices, and dining options.[36] The Clementi Road campus was completed in 1998 and officially opened on 27 April 2001 by then-Deputy Prime Minister Dr Tony Tan.[1] A S$300 million extension was completed and opened on 22 November 2014 by then-Minister for Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang, coinciding with SIM's 50th anniversary, bringing the total gross floor area across both campuses to about 120,000 square metres.[2] Key facilities at the SIM HQ campus include:- Lecture theatres: 18 theatres with capacities ranging from 60 to 498 seats, equipped for large-scale lectures.[38]
- Classrooms: Over 50 seminar rooms accommodating 16 to 64 students, suitable for interactive sessions.[38]
- Computer and specialized labs: Including 10 general computer labs (20–60 seats), and dedicated labs for cyber security, SAP, financial training, wet/dry science, biomedical engineering, and human factors (16–60 seats).[38]
- Language and media facilities: Interpretation labs (46–60 seats), an AV presentation lab (20 seats), and a 458-seat Performing Arts Theatre.[38]
- Library: A modern, shelf-less library providing extensive resources and study spaces.[37]
- Recreational and support amenities: Sports and multi-purpose halls, a wellness centre, Career Connect office for student support, computer labs, food outlets, and student lockers available for a nominal fee.[37][39]