Bachelor of Computer Science (Multimedia and Game Development) Bachelor of Computer Science (Digital Systems Security)

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1 2016 Bachelor of Computer Science (Multimedia and Game Development) Full-time Bachelor of Computer Science (Digital Systems Security) Full-time / Part-time Bachelor of Information Technology (Computing) Part-time Loh Jia Ling Daphne Graduate, Class of 2014 Bachelor of Computer Science (Multimedia and Game Development) University of Wollongong, Australia The programmes are developed and awarded by University of Wollongong, Australia. CRICOS Number: 00102E

2 SIM allows me to reach beyond what I could do by engaging in out-of-class activities and workshops. (2011) Zandalee Rosebud Mowe Graduate, Class of 2013 Bachelor of Computer Science (Multimedia and Game Development) University of Wollongong, Australia CONTENTS Welcome Messages 01 University of Wollongong (UOW) 02 Singapore Institute of Management (SIM Group) 03 Bachelor of Computer Science 04 ACS Accreditation 05 Bachelor of Information Technology (Computing) 06 Degree Map 07 Subject Descriptions 08 Programme General Information 12 Entry and Admission 13 Application & Admission 16 VIBES Why Study at SIM Global Education 18 SIM Student Life 20

3 WELCOME MESSAGES Message from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Strategy) Welcome to the University of Wollongong s (UOW) international programme. At UOW, we are proud to have created a place where you can be challenged to achieve your best, to master a field and take that knowledge to the world. Ranked in the top 50 modern universities in the world, our international programmes are a long-term investment that you will benefit from for the duration of your career. The strong partnership between the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) and the University of Wollongong shows a commitment to the delivery of world-class degree programmes that are highly relevant to the industry sector. Through our teaching, research and business partnerships we re connected with hundreds of universities, businesses and government organisations. These connections positively shape our courses and provide you with a global perspective on your chosen industry. They also ensure you graduate with the knowledge and skills the industry is looking for. A UOW education is your opportunity to turn effort into results and to connect with great minds. With the support of some of the world s best academics, our students graduate and go on to successful careers in over 140 nations around the globe. On completion of your studies you will receive a University of Wollongong degree: an internationally recognised and respected symbol of a world-class graduate. In fact, for the past eight years employers have ranked UOW in the top 100 universities in the world for the quality of its graduates. I wish you every success throughout the course of your studies and beyond. Professor Joe F Chicharo, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Strategy), University of Wollongong Message from the CEO Welcome to SIM Global Education (SIM GE) the premier institute of higher learning that offers you a uniquely enriching educational experience that prepares you for an exciting future anywhere around the globe. SIM GE is the largest and leading private educational institution in Singapore, reputed for its high standards and vibrant student experience. It is part of the SIM Group which was set up in 1964 on the initiation of the Singapore Economic Development Board and has over 50 years of strong track record in developing manpower to support Singapore s economic growth. As a gateway to the world, SIM GE offers a wide range of high quality transnational academic programmes from universities and institutions from the US, UK and Australia. Through our strategic partnerships with these institutions to offer their programmes in Singapore right in the hub of happening Asia you can benefit from a world-class global education without the costs and challenges of studying too far away from home. At SIM GE, we are committed to delivering a holistic education that empowers individuals to be a positive force in their fields and hopefully, also in the community they live in. The rigour of our programmes builds the intellect and skills needed to thrive in a complex and fast-changing world. Through the interaction with students from diverse backgrounds and cultures in a vibrant environment, and through participating in a vast range of sporting and artistic activities, our students also learn beyond the classroom, nurturing an embracing heart and a resilient spirit. At SIM GE, we want to inspire in you the passion to learn and excel, and to challenge you to not just realise your full potential but to reach for bigger goals. I invite you to come and be part of our fraternity of over 120,000 graduates and alumni and 22,000 students, and discover how, like them, you can fulfil your aspirations by embarking on an exciting educational journey with us. Dr Lee Kwok Cheong, Chief Executive Officer, SIM Global Education 1

4 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG (UOW) PERSONALISED EXPERIENCES : WORLD-CLASS RESULTS The University of Wollongong is a modern international institution ranked in the top 100 in the world for global graduates, earning a 5 star rating for getting you a full-time job. These achievements underpin our standing as a world leader in education. Our personalised approach encourages bright minds to collaborate through learning and research to deliver world-class results that have impacts across the globe. Over 30,000 students are studying UOW degrees across nine campuses throughout Australia and Dubai, with education partnerships in Malaysia and here in Singapore. All over the world, now and into the future, UOW is producing tomorrow s leaders. OUR STRENGTH IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & IT We work closely with industry to ensure that graduates are well positioned to be leaders in their respective fields. Every student is given the opportunity to apply their skills in real-world situations to prove they are industry-ready graduates. Many of our students have secured employment well before graduation. They earn high starting salaries and are in strong demand across a wide range of sectors. OUR ACHIEVEMENTS Top 100 in the world for global graduates QS World University Rankings Graduate Employers survey 2014/2015 8th year in a row Globally ranked as one of Australia s best modern universities 26th in the world QS Top 50 Under 50 Rankings st in the world Times Higher Education Top 100 Under 50 Rankings 2015 Globally rated a five-star university 5 Star rating QS World University Rankings Star rating in the 2015 Good Universities Guide for Student Retention and Getting a Full-Time Job Top 2% of universities in the world 262nd in the world Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) rd in the world QS World University Rankings 2014/ nd in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2014/ th in the world U.S. News Best Global Universities Ranking th in the world for research quality 2014 Leiden Ranking CRICOS Number: 00102E 2

5 SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT (SIM GROUP) Our Vision To be the centre of excellence in education, management development and lifelong learning Our Mission Spearhead management development Be the preferred strategic partner of corporations in optimising human capital effectiveness Be the choice provider of education and training Expand SIM beyond Singapore Our Purpose To open doors in life through education opportunities 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 be relevant through continuous improvements in our products and services. 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 Quality and excellence have always been the driving force behind SIM. 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 under the initiation of Economic Development Board to support Singapore s 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 close to 50,000 individual and corporate members. Our extensive range of membership programmes, activities and resources provide an important nexus for students and members to network and learn. The SIM Group offers its core services through three educational brands: SIM University SIM University is Singapore s only private university and its mission is to create excellence in lifelong education through a uniquelydesigned learning experience that equips learners for a better future. Home to more than 14,000 students, SIM University adopts a flexible and practice-focused learning approach and offers more than 60 academic programmes in various disciplines. Eligible students taking SIM University s undergraduate programmes enjoy government subsidies and access to government bursaries, tuition fee and study loans. SIM University is a not-for-profit university and the SIM University Education Fund has been a Singapore Institution of a Public Character (IPC) since September SIM Global Education Students can choose from a wide range of high-quality overseas degree programmes made available through SIM s partnership with established international universities and institutions from the United Kingdom, United States and Australia. Most of the students are full time students, but SIM Global Education also offers part time programmes that cater to working adults. Offering over 70 academic programmes, its enrolment stands at 22,000, with about 3,500 foreign students. SIM Professional Development Over 11,000 professionals benefit annually from the vast selection of short executive training programmes offered by SIM Professional Development. Its customised in-company training programmes help companies optimise effectiveness in various fields of management and human resource development. 3

6 BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE Infocomm industry harnesses the power of technology to bring benefits to everyone. At UOW our degrees combine a strong technical education with practical industry-focussed subjects. Our degrees draw on a track record of innovative research to ensure you are relevant and flexible in the global Infocomm industry. The Bachelor of Computer Science covers programming, problem solving, mathematics, systems development combined with a wide choice of specialist subjects in databases, languages, AI, computer & network security, computer graphics, operating systems and software engineering. The teaching ensures that theory is put into practice, and students develop the soft skills required by industry. Students bring together these skills in the final year project, where in a team they get to design and implement an innovative technology solution. Why study for a Bachelor of Computer Science? At UOW, you ll learn how to harnesses the power of technology to make a positive difference on the lives of many. Computer scientists design and write programs for computer applications. These applications can include computer systems to control machinery, applications for tablets, stock market trend analysis, games design, visualisation of chemical reactions, neural network design, and computational geometry for robot navigation, automatic teller machines and patient monitoring in hospitals and much more. What will you learn? The core subjects teach you to understand the structure of data and the role it plays in delivering solutions to complex problems. These degrees include a core of programming subjects as well as electives in databases, languages, artificial intelligence, computer security, computer graphics, operating systems, real-time software and software engineering. In third year you ll develop your own application as part of a student team, developing solutions to real-world problems. Accreditation The Bachelor of Computer Science is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting requirements for membership at the Professional level. The ACS has mutual recognition of qualifications with: Singapore Computer Society International Federation of Information Processing South East Asia Regional Computer Confederation Malaysia National Computer Confederation Seoul Accord mutual recognition between ABEEK(Republic of Korea), ABET, Inc. (USA), BCS(UK), CIPS(Canada), HKIE(Hong Kong China), IEET(Chinese Taipei), JABEE (Japan) The course content was interesting and challenging and I was confident in my skills when entering the workforce. Lecturers are friendly and approachable, and the facilities at SIM are excellent. I really enjoyed the opportunity to be part of the UOW student council. (2015) Lynn Tan Graduate, Class of 2013 Bachelor of Computer Science (Multimedia and Game Development) University of Wollongong, Australia 4

7 Why Major in Digital Systems Security? As we expand our digital lives, information is crossing borders and networks at a speed and volume that is hard to comprehend. As such, the security of our personal and financial information has become a key issue for individuals, industry and government. This is your opportunity to develop the knowledge, research, and strategic thinking skills needed to succeed in this rapidly growing industry. Digital Systems Security ensures privacy and prevents crimes. It s there to maintain confidentiality and information integrity. The Digital Systems Security major covers advanced security programming and techniques. The subjects create an understanding of information protection and coding strategies to ensure correctness, security and authenticity of data. Career Opportunities The information security field has seen immense growth during the past few years. Digital systems security engineers are in demand with career choices in software consulting companies, banks, government, IT departments, data mining, national research laboratories, system and network administration. Graduates are employed in broad range of industries including government, financial services, defence and film and television. Potential careers include: Chief Security Officer E-Security Manager Cryptographer Database Security Manager Software Architect and Digital Rights Management IT Auditor Why Major Multimedia and Game Development? Are you a creative, imaginative, innovative, logical and energetic student who enjoys solving problems? Think you can design the next gaming sensation? Multimedia and Game Design provides a broad knowledge base in computer science and the practical ability required to succeed in the multimedia and game development industry. Across multiple operating systems, you will learn about a wide range of multimedia designs, computer graphics and animation, and multimedia computing. Through your participation in a final-year team project you will be able to develop your product development skills for your future career. Career Opportunities The Computer Games Industry is an electrifying field, currently outselling the film industry worldwide. The good news is, once you successfully complete your Multimedia and Game Development major, a career as a game developer or educational multimedia developer awaits you. You will have the satisfaction of seeing your work being enjoyed by a global audience. You may find a career creating interactive content, special effects for film and TV, developing multimedia websites or creating advertising content all for a wide range of industries including communications, fitness and entertainment. The Singapore Government announced in 2013 an initial investment of $130 million to implement advanced Cyberdefence measures in Singapore. It is estimated that $60 billion per year is spent by governments and corporation on cybersecurity worldwide*, and has been increasing by over 10% per year since This ensures graduate employment will remain strong. * Source: PWC The Global State of Information Security Survey 2014 When we teach computer science, we believe in putting theory into practice. Our real-world industryfocused subjects give our students the hands-on experience they need to get ahead of the game. Our students are ready for the global workforce. Professor Willy Susilo Head of School Computer Security Expert and Lecturer for UOW SIM 5

8 BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTING) Why study for a Bachelor of Information Technology (Computing)? Information technology underpins almost every sector of modern business and leisure. A UOW Information Technology degree will provide you with the skills to make a company more productive and efficient through the use of IT. The degree has a solid foundation in theory, analysis, design, and implementation. These core skills are extended into a range of key areas, including network management, systems administration, security, databases, and aspects of software engineering. What will you learn? Graduates will possess the highest technical skills and knowledge including: An understanding of software design, implementation and testing methodologies Practical experience in the design and use of UML representations for software design Database specific skills in design, tuning and administration Experience in the design of user-rich domain appropriate interfaces Finding solutions to the challenges faced in managing and administrating networks and systems Experience across a range of platforms and operating systems Familiarity with the critical security needs of systems This 3-year degree is available on a part-time basis and is conducted entirely in Singapore, with UOW academics teaching in the final year. Career Opportunities This degree will provide you with an international passport to careers around the world. Recent graduates have been employed in most parts of Asia, USA, UK and Europe in the private and government enterprises in jobs such as: Software Entrepreneurs Senior Database Administrators IT Designers and Developers Network Managers Technical Writers Systems Analysts Computer Programmers IT Applications Designers and Analysts Accreditation and Professional Recognition This programme is accredited at the professional level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), which has reciprocal agreements around the world with organisations including: The Singapore Computer Society (SCS) The International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) Association for Computing Machinery (USA) The South-East Asian Regional Computer Confederation (SEARCC) Computer Society Hong Kong Malaysia National Computer Confederation Members of ACS have the opportunity to play an active role in various technical committees, working groups and other activities conducted by the international bodies. 6

9 DEGREE MAP The three programmes take a minimum of three years to complete with entry from Year 1, for both part-time and full-time students, and have a common set of subjects in the first two years. Curriculum Year 1 CSCI102 Systems CSCI110 Introduction to W3 Technologies ECTE182 Internet Technology (Core) STAT131 Understanding Variation and Uncertainty (Core) MATH121 Discrete Mathematics (Core) CSCI103 Algorithms and Problem Solving (Core) CSCI114 Procedural Programming (Core) CSCI124 Applied Programming Year 2 CSCI203 Algorithms and Data Structures IACT201 Professional Practice and Ethics CSCI205 Software Development Methods and Tools CSCI213 Java Programming and Applications (Core) CSCI204 Object and Generic Programming in C++ (Core) CSCI212 Interacting Systems (Core) CSCI222 Systems Development (Core) CSCI235 Database Systems Bachelor of Computer Science (Digital Systems Security) Year 3 CSCI322 Systems Administration CSCI319 Distributed Systems CSCI361 Cryptography and Secure Applications CSCI368 Network Security CSCI262 Systems Security CSCI358 Security Engineering CSCI321 Project Bachelor of Computer Science (Multimedia and Game Development) Year 3 CSCI322 Systems Administration CSCI336 Computer Graphics CSCI236 3D Modelling and Animation CSCI346 Game Development CSCI356 Game Engine Fundamentals CSCI366 Multimedia Computing CSCI321 Project Bachelor of Information Technology (Computing) Year 3 CSCI322 Systems Administration ISIT302 Corporate Network Management CSCI311 Software Process Management CSCI224 Human Computer Interaction IACT301 Information and Communication Security Issues CSCI315 Database Design and Implementation CSCI321 Project Notes 1. Some subjects have prerequisite requirements; students must successfully complete these requirements before being allowed to enrol in the subject. Please refer to subject Description for prerequisite to each subject. 2. Subject offerings are subject to variation. 3. Students receiving credit exemption may complete the programme in less than three years. 7

10 SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS YEAR 1 CSCI102 Systems This subject establishes the position of Computer Science and Information Technology in a non-programming context. Areas introduced include Human-Computer Interface, Information Modelling, Intelligent Systems, Networks, Operating Systems, Software Design and Development and Professional ethics, rights and responsibilities. CSCI110 Introduction to W3 Technologies This subject introduces the technologies that underlie the World Wide Web and its commercial applications. Topics include an overview of internet communications covering basic protocols such as TCP/IP and HTTP, an introduction to the web-browser/ web-server client-server systems, HTML/XHTML/XML markup languages, web forms, client side scripting technologies, basics of relational databases, and server side scripting languages. Students will build working web-sites with dynamic content. Working in groups, students will explore the uses of one or more of the more elaborate framework applications for webbased collaboration (Web-2 technologies). ECTE182 Internet Technology This subject introduces students to the fundamentals of computer communications. These fundamentals are then used to outline the Internet Architecture, and describe its key components. Following this, the operation of the World Wide Web (WWW) will be detailed. Topics covered include packet switching, switched networks, layered protocols, Local and Wide Area networks, WWW operation, network components (e.g., routers), access technologies (e.g., modems). Laboratory exercises will illustrate key computer communications concepts. STAT131 Understanding Variation and Uncertainty Variation and uncertainty occur in most aspects of life. Students will learn about techniques, concepts and theory which assist in making sense of this variability and uncertainty through three major components; Exploring Variation in Data; Modelling Uncertainty; Estimation and Hypothesis Testing. MATH121 Discrete Mathematics Students will be introduced to the spirit of mathematical inquiry and critical analysis, and encouraged to develop the ability to apply mathematical principles to the formulation and solution of problems. This is done through the use of non-calculus techniques, especially those of logic and number theory. CSCI103 Algorithms and Problem Solving This subject introduces the basic concepts of algorithms and their relationship to data structures and problem solving. This subject emphasises problem solving techniques leading to the development of algorithms rather than their implementation or a formal mathematical treatment of algorithms. Topics include sorting, searching and counting problems and the principal algorithms used in their solution. Common approaches to algorithm development and analysis will be examined. CSCI114 Procedural Programming This subject introduces the procedural approach to programme design and implementation. Covers basic language constructs for defining variables of built-in types, flow control constructs and simple I/O. Explores functional decomposition as a design technique, and the implementation of functions. Introduces simple user-defined data types and aggregates. CSCI124 Applied Programming Pre-Requisites: CSCI103 & CSCI114 This subject develops a thorough understanding of programme design using data structures. It extends CSCI114 and presents pointers, dynamic memory management and exception handling. Other topics include implementation of Sorting and Searching Algorithms including the use of typedefs, void pointers and indexes to generalise algorithms; Implementation of data structures: queues, stacks, linked lists, dequeues, trees; Use of arrays as an implementation structure hashing, radix sort, heaps and Heapsort; Random Access files and internal I/O; Testing of programmes: black and white box testing, and the use of debuggers; Use of multi-file organisation in encapsulation and data hiding, with make files; These concepts will be treated through formal lectures, tutorials, assignments and laboratory sessions employing an object oriented language. YEAR 2 CSCI203 Algorithms and Data Structures Pre-requisites: CSCI124 Approaches to analysing algorithm complexity. The use of abstract data types as a design technique, and their implementation in solutions to problems, will form a large part of the subject. The concept of efficient code and ways to measure efficiency (both empirically, by timings, and theoretically) will be studied. 8 IACT201 Professional Practice and Ethics This subject will examine the information technology industry which encompasses: telecommunications; computing; broadcasting and publishing. It will analyse the encroachment of industry activities that use electronic media on: citizens rights in matters of data surveillance; freedom of access to information and ownership of intellectual property. The extent to which technical solutions to these problems can and cannot be provided will be discussed and alternative non-technical solutions will also be treated. An investigation of the current legal safeguards, their legislative histories and the need for new legislation will be covered.

11 SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS CSCI205 Software Development Methods and Tools Pre-requisites: CSCI124 This subject provides an introduction to the process of design and analysis of software. Students will receive a formal introduction to the software design process and techniques, pattern design and reuse, as well as general approaches of interface design. A UML supporting tool will be used for practice of object oriented development approach. 1. Explain the techniques and stages of a selected modern analysis and design method. 2. Describe the range of application domains to which a method can properly be applied. 3. Demonstrate proficiency in the correct use of the techniques learnt. 4. Properly apply the method to a particular analysis and design problem within the methods application domain. 5. Correctly use UML notation to document the analysis and design. CSCI213 Java Programming and Applications Pre-requisites: CSCI124 An introduction to the Java language and some of its standard class libraries; and Experience with object oriented design and implementation techniques. Topics covered will include: use of a Java Integrated Development Environment, Java language, subset of the standard Java class packages (Standard Edition: windowing, graphics, TCP/IP networking, threads, database access, applet, media), security issues with portable code, Java Micro Edition (ME) and its associated packages and applications. Development of applications for different environments. CSCI204 Object and Generic Programming in C++ Pre-requisites: CSCI124 CSCI204 develops a thorough understanding of the objectoriented approach and introduces such object concepts as encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism and runtime binding. This is complemented by an introduction to object-oriented design, with UML representations at the programme level. Templates are introduced as a method of achieving generalisation. Container classes and the Standard Template Library are presented as examples of generic programming. CSCI212 Interacting Systems Pre-requisites: CSCI124 Develops an understanding of the operating system and tools from a programmer s viewpoint. Topics covered include the file system, processes, communication and tools. In particular, access, security, organisation, operating system effect on performance of a programme, support, control; process and interaction, inter-process communication; use of shell scripts and commands to enhance problem solving; tools for development process; programme paradigms; parallel, distributed, etc. CSCI222 Systems Development Pre-requisites: CSCI102 & CSCI124 Provides a framework for understanding and developing the necessary skills to successfully undertake the major third year software project. The emphasis of this subject is on the design and development process and its application to real world problems. The subject combines a formal introduction to the discipline of software engineering with a practical application of its methods. CSCI235 Database Systems Pre-requisites: CSCI124 This subject investigates the major areas of modern database systems: 1. Design and programming of relational databases 2. Design and programming of semistructured databases (XML native database systems) 3. Design and programming of distributed database systems (NoSQL database systems) 4. Concurrency control and data recovery in database systems The following topics are included: Introduction to conceptual modelling; Principles of relational database model; Processing relational databases with Structured Query Language (SQL) and its procedural extension (PL/SQL); Principles of semistructured database model; Processing of semistructured databases with XQuery and XPath; Design and implementation of distributed database systems; normalisation of relational databases; Transaction management and recovery in database systems. YEAR 3 Bachelor of Computer Science (Digital Systems Security) CSCI322 Systems Administration Pre-requisites: CSCI credit 200 level This subject will cover the practical and theoretical aspects of system administration. The various resource areas which have to be managed will be discussed and examined. And the possible methods of monitoring and controlling them in various systems will be investigated. The features unique to both single processor and networked systems will be investigated. CSCI319 Distributed Systems Pre-requisites: CSCI1204 This subject introduces basic concepts underlying modern distributed computing architectures and provides some experience in the implementation of systems built using these architectures. Topics covered will include: low-level basics including sockets, internet-based inter-process communications, and threading; remote-procedure-calls and remote-methodinvocations; modern synchronous and asynchronous XML-RPC style client server systems and supporting processes, messaging systems and supporting systems such as naming and directory services. CSCI361 Cryptography and Secure Applications Pre-requisites: CSCI204 This subject develops the skills and knowledge necessary to identify and address security problems in a variety of simple communication models. Topics covered include: Classical cryptology, Modern secret key cryptography including block (DES, AES) and stream ciphers (RC4), security properties (authentication, integrity, confidentiality, availability), public key cryptography (knapsacks, RSA, Rabin, Elgamal), digital signatures (RSA, DSS, Elgamal), hashing (birthday paradox, Merkle-Damgard construction), MACS s, Key management (PKI, certificates, key establishment/exchange/transport, Diffie- Hellman), Identification protocols, Privacy preserving (mixnets), Secret sharing. Applications studied include some of: security, SET, E-payment, E-voting, Fair exchange. CSCI368 Network Security This subject provides a survey of network security technologies, and explores them in practice. This includes but is not limited to, network-based threats, security failure in cryptographic and network protocols, authentication servers, certificates and public-key infrastructures, security provisions in communication protocols and standards, electronic mail security, firewalls and intrusion detection systems. 9

12 SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS CSCI262 Systems Security Pre-requisites: CSCI124 The subject covers some fundamental computer security technologies in the following aspects: Operating system security such as physical security, file protections, system abuses, attacks and protections Database security including data integrity, data recover, data encryption/decryption, access control, and authentication Mobile code security including malicious logic, host and mobile code protection, mobile agents security Intrusion detection Security policies Security management and risk analysis CSCI358 Security Engineering This subject looks at the design, deployment and governance of secure systems. We begin with a sketch of what security engineering is, and present a basic framework which we use throughout the subject. We give an overview of the technical foundations of information security, specifically confidentiality and integrity mechanisms, access control and authentication. We look at the roles of protocols and the effect of distributed environments. We look at aspects of the design process and governance, including threat modeling and risk analysis. We look at the role and design of standards. We discuss how a diverse range of issues, such as psychology, law, economics and privacy, impinge on the various components of the security framework. We may consider examples from a range of specific systems, such as banking systems, physical security systems, digital rights management and game security. CSCI321 Project Pre-requisites: CSCI222 Working in groups, students design, implement, and document a software system. Involves: project planning and scheduling, seminars and individual presentations, group co-ordination, research of proposed application domain, use of design methodologies, design documentation, coding, subject and system integration, testing verification, and implementation. Bachelor of Computer Science (Multimedia and Game Development) CSCI322 Systems Administration Pre-requisites: CSCI credit 200 level This subject will cover the practical and theoretical aspects of system administration. The various resource areas which have to be managed will be discussed and examined. And the possible methods of monitoring and controlling them in various systems will be investigated. The features unique to both single processor and networked systems will be investigated. CSCI336 Computer Graphics Pre-requisites: CSCI204 Introduction to computer representation of lines and points; mathematical models; transformations in 2 and 3 dimensions; homogenous coordinate systems; fill algorithms; solid modelling; hidden line and surface algorithms; lighting models; and current trends. CSCI236 3D Modelling and Animation This subject provides students with a hands-on introduction to the use of computers for developing models of threedimensional objects and viewing them in 3D as still images and animations. Topics covered include basic modelling primitives, from polygons to spline surfaces; tools to modify simple objects; surfacing concepts such as textures and bump maps; basic lighting of scenes; the animation process including key frames, articulated structures, camera movement and morphing; lighting effects such as volumetrics and radiosity. The subject uses the industry standard software package LightWave. CSCI346: Game Development This subject introduces the game development and production lifecycle. Students are exposed to the different game genre and how they affect game play. The design and development of different game plays are introduced. The subject allows students to explore the appreciation and critical review of modern games. There is a hands-on aspect of the subject where students design and develop games of different genres using appropriate game development framework. CSCI356 Game Engine Fundamentals Pre-requisites: CSCI204 This subject will employ an appropriate game engine to illustrate the use of an application programming interface (API) in the design and development of physics and artificial intelligence models for computer games. The subject will cover topics including, dynamics of particles, collision, rigid body dynamics and collision, gravity and projectiles, spring systems, water and waves. Artificial intelligence topics include finite state machines, fuzzy state machines, etc. The subject also covers the development of terrain, sound, etc, for games. CSCI366 Multimedia Computing Pre-requisites: CSCI204 This subject will introduce the acquisition, representation, compression, transportation/communication and consumption of multimedia data including, images, video and audio. The treatment will be general and cover commonly used acquisition devices including digital still and video cameras, audio microphones; colour representation techniques for images and video; modern compression techniques for compact representation (JPEG, JPEG2000, H.264/AVC, MPEG4); RTSP, etc. The subject will include a laboratory component where students design and implement simple applications of multimedia including computer games. CSCI321 Project Pre-requisites: CSCI222 Working in groups, students design, implement, and document a software system. Involves: project planning and scheduling, seminars and individual presentations, group co-ordination, research of proposed application domain, use of design methodologies, design documentation, coding, module and system integration, testing verification, and implementation. 10

13 SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS Bachelor of Information Technology (Computing) CSCI322 Systems Administration Pre-requisites: CSCI credit 200 level This subject will cover the practical and theoretical aspects of system administration. The various resource areas which have to be managed will be discussed and examined. And the possible methods of monitoring and controlling them in various systems will be investigated. The features unique to both single processor and networked systems will be investigated. ISIT302 Corporate Network Management This subject explores telecommunications network planning from a strategic perspective. Topics covered will include: (1) Fundamental Networking Concepts: standards, protocols, architectures and technologies (2) Fundamental Data Networking Concepts: network topologies, network devices, wireless networking, security and applications (3) Fundamental Voice Networking Concepts: history, network classifications, the telephone system and voice communications, architectures, cellular networks (4) Convergence Of Voice And Data In Telecommunications: frame/cell relay, broadband networks, emerging technologies. CSCI311 Software Process Management Pre-requisites: CSCI205 Software development is a difficult and challenging task. Apart from the most trivial of problems, the software development process is generally a collaborative rather than an individual effort. To manage the development of complex software artifacts, various principles and practices of software engineering have been formulated. Acquainting students with the principles and practices of managing the software development process is the primary aim of this subject. CSCI224 Human Computer Interaction This subject provides students with an understanding of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) design principles and how to apply them in the context of developing usable interactive computer systems. The subject will cover topics including user-centred design, the design process, prototyping, organising and presenting information, user interfaces, interaction styles and devices, usability studies, measuring and evaluating the user experience, etc. for the needs of multiple platforms and emergent devices. IACT301 Information and Communication Security Issues Pre-requisites: IACT201 This subject will examine current controls, both legislative and technical, aimed at maintaining data integrity, ease of access to information, and protection of ownership, in the light of on going developments in computer security, multimedia communications, international electronic networks and electronic publishing. The subject will cover communication security; issues relating to the monitoring of international agreements; OECD guidelines for security of information; maintaining privacy provisions; password security, and future IT developments and their implications for monitoring intellectual property rights and communication security. CSCI315 Database Design and Implementation Pre-requisites: CSCI235 This subject investigates the process of relational database design starting from conceptual database design, through logical database design up to and including physical database design, database tuning and administration. The topics will include conceptual database design based on Object Modelling Technique, methodologies for conceptual design, view integration, logical database design, database normalisation and denormalisation, physical database design, generation of database applications, database tuning, design of distributed database system. CSCI321 Project Pre-requisites: CSCI222 Working in groups, students design, implement, and document a software system. Involves: project planning and scheduling, seminars and individual presentations, group co-ordination, research of proposed application domain, use of design methodologies, design documentation, coding, subject and system integration, testing verification, and implementation. 11

14 PROGRAMME GENERAL INFORMATION Programme Duration The bachelor programme offers four intakes a year: Level Duration Commencement Date Standard Entry 3 Years Jan 2016 Apr 2016 Jul 2016 Oct Year Advanced Standing 1.5 Years Advanced Standing 2 Years Advanced Standing 12 2 Years Jan 2016 Apr 2016 Jul 2016 Oct Years Jan 2016 Apr 2016 Jul 2016 Oct Year Jan 2016 Apr 2016 Jul 2016 Oct 2016 Completion Date Dec 2018 Mar 2019 Jun 2019 Sep 2019 Dec 2017 Mar 2018 Jun 2018 Sep 2018 Jun 2017 Sep 2017 Dec 2017 Mar 2018 Dec 2016 Mar 2017 Jun 2017 Sep 2017 Notes Above dates are commencements and completion dates based on minimum duration of the degree. End date is achievable provided students follow the programme structure and successfully pass all subjects. It depends on which year of study students are offered, completion date will be as per the period of study offered calculated from the commencement date. Mode of Delivery The programmes are intensive and demanding but rewarding and achievable. Students are expected to put in considerable time and effort throughout the programme, both in scheduled classes and in independent study. The scheduled classes include face-to-face lectures and tutorials and/or laboratories. All lecture, tutorial and laboratory classes are in three-hour blocks. For full-time students these may be 8:30am-11:30am, 12pm-3pm or 3:30pm-6:30pm. For part-time students the classes are 7pm-10pm on weekdays. Intensive lectures in the final year will be delivered in a continuous block of seven days for each subject, and occasionally will be held on Saturdays. At the end of the final semester, students are required to do project work. Students typically study two subjects in one semester. Venue Classes will be held at SIM Headquarters. Assessment and Examination All teaching and assessment materials are approved by academic staff at UOW and are consistent with the material used in other locations where the same degrees are delivered. This material is developed and delivered in a manner in accordance with the relevant accreditation bodies in Australia and Singapore. Assessment methods vary from subject to subject and may include assignments, class tests, lab exercises, presentations, project and tutorial exercises. Most subjects have a final examination at the end of semester. The examination are usually held in mid-march, mid-june, mid-september and early December, in the morning and afternoon. Minimum Requirements and Course Progression Any piece of assessment may have a minimum achievement requirement necessary to pass the subject. Students are expected to pass all subjects within the current year of study before being allowed to proceed to the next year of study. Students progress will be monitored throughout the degree. Academic support is available to assist students, particularly those not meeting the minimum achievement requirements. Attendance Requirements There is an 80% attendance requirement across lectures and tutorials. Students who are absent from two or more lectures or two or more tutorials may not be allowed to complete the subject. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA) requires all international students issued with valid Student s Pass to achieve attendance of 90% and above in any month of the course. Candidature Period A candidate for an undergraduate course may be registered for a maximum period of three times the duration for completion under a standard full-time load, subject to meeting ongoing course progression rules. Completion/Graduation All the 3 programmes contain the common subjects for Year 1 and 2 plus a 48-credit point programme which consists of 6 coursework subjects each worth 6 credit points and a final project worth 12 credit points. Upon completion students are eligible to attend the UOW graduation ceremony held in Singapore once a year. UOW graduates of the Singapore-based programmes are also eligible to attend graduation ceremonies at the Wollongong campus, held twice a year. Students eligible to graduate will receive a Testamur (Degree Certificate) with the Degree Name and major completed. Further Study in Australia Students in the UOW program at SIM are eligible to complete one or two session study abroad at the Wollongong campus, subject to approval from the Academic Program Director at UOW. Students who have graduated from the Bachelor of Computer Science (any major) or the Bachelor of Information Technology (Computing) can apply to enrol in Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) at UOW Wollongong Campus. Postgraduate Study & Scholarships Graduates from Bachelor of Computer Science (any major) or the Bachelor of Information Technology (Computing) can apply for postgraduate studies at UOW Wollongong campus. UOW Graduate Excellence Scholarship is available. Further details: uow.edu.au/future Minimum Class Size The minimum number of students for class to commence is 24. In the event that the above minimum number is not met, the class will not commence. The students will be informed one month prior to class commencement.

15 ENTRY AND ADMISSION Admission Criteria Selection is done in accordance with UOW approved merit-based criteria. Applicants may be admitted to different credit exemptions based on their academic results. The admission criteria cited below should be used only as a general guideline. Certified true copies of official academic records are required. An official grade description should be provided. If documents are not in English, certified true translations must be attached. All documents, notarised and English translated, submitted to SIM will NOT be returned. Note: Accepted applicants must also have access to the Internet, an account and personal printing facilities. Online materials will not be reproduced in hardcopy for students. Standard Entry 3 Years GCE A Level: 3 GCE A level / 3 H2 passes plus 1 H1 pass with a minimum aggregate of 9 points where A= 5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1(for H1 apply half the value) Local Diploma: A 3-year non-it diploma from local polytechnic International Qualifications Advanced Standing International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma China India Indonesia Hong Kong Japan Malaysia South Korea Sri Lanka Taiwan : Minimum score 28 and English A1 or A2 (at HL or SL) is a pass (minimum grade 4) meets the English language requirement. : Senior High School Leaving Certificate (Year 3 Semesters 1 & 2): Average of 75% in best 4 academic subjects, excluding Politics and Physical Education. : All India ISC/HSC/SSSC/IEC (Year 12): minimum average of 65% in 3 academic subjects (not including English) from Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or Individual State Boards. : SMA 3: minimum average grade of 7.5 in best 5 subjects, excluding Sports & Health, Civics, and Religious Education : HKDSE - Aggregate score of 13 from 5 best academic subjects (minimum 3 core subjects of Chinese, English, Mathematics or Liberal Studies and any electives from Category A or C subjects). Use of English: English Level 3 : Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho) passed at GPA 3.8. : STPM aggregate of 6 in 3 best subjects: A and A- = 5, B+=4, B=3, B-/and C+=2, C=1 UEC aggregate of 18 in 5 subjects: A1/A2=5, B3/B4=4, B5/B6=3, C7/C8=2 : Senior High Year 3 with a minimum average of 75% (in 4 academic subjects) : Aggregate of 8 in 3 A-Level subjects (excluding General English) where A=5, B=4, C=3, S=2, F=0 : Senior High School Leaving Certificate (Year 3 Semesters 1 & 2): Average of 75% in best 4 academic subjects, excluding Politics and Physical Education. Thailand : High School Certificate (Mathayom Suksa 6/M6)(Year 12) with minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4 Vietnam : Upper Secondary Year 3 (Diploma of Upper Secondary): Minimum GPA of 7.75 (best of 5 academic subjects). Excluding- Art; Civic Education; Gymnastics; Military Education (or Defence National Education); and Sports (or Physical Education) International students must meet the University s English requirement of an overall IELTS score of 6.0 (no band less than 6) or its equivalent. Local Diploma: Relevant IT diploma from local polytechnic or its equivalent (see table on page 14 on Credit Exemption Entry) 13

16 CREDIT EXEMPTION ENTRY LEVEL Name of Polytechnic Direct Entry to Final Year (2 years credit exemption) Entry to Year 2 (1.5 years credit exemption) Entry to Year 2 (1 year credit exemption) Singapore Polytechnic Diploma: Information Technology (Game Development) Information Technology (Software Design) Diploma: Infocomm Security Management Information Technology (Information Security) Information Technology (Interaction Design) Information Technology (Business Management Solutions) Computer Engineering Diploma: Business Information Technology Temasek Polytechnic Diploma: Information Technology Diploma: Cyber & Digital Security Digital Forensics Game Design & Development Mobile & Network Services Big Data Management & Governance Diploma: Computer Engineering Infocomm & Network Engineering Nanyang Polytechnic Diploma: Engineering Informatics Information Technology Game Development & Technology Diploma: Business Enterprise IT Business Informatics Business Intelligence & Analytics Cyber Security & Forensics Financial Informatics Electronics, Computer & Communications Multimedia & Infocomm Technology Ngee Ann Polytechnic Diploma: Information Technology (Games Programming) Information Technology (Solutions Architect) Diploma: Information Security & Forensics Information Technology (Business & Data Analytics) Information Technology (Business Management) Information Technology (Infocomm Sales & Marketing) Information Technology (Mobile Business Application) Information Technology (Cloud Computing) Diploma: Financial Informatics (Banking & Finance) Financial Informatics (Financial Analytics) Republic Polytechnic Diploma: Business Information Systems Business Applications Information Technology Infocomm Security Management IT Service Management Mobile Software Development To obtain the maximum credit exemption, applicants must have a GPA score of 2.0 or more (out of 4.0). All non-it diplomas may receive up to 24 credit points exemption on a case-by-case basis subject to UOW s approval. 1. This list is not exhaustive and UOW reserves the right to change/amend the admission criteria. 2. Due to variations in diploma programmes within a polytechnic, the same qualifications may receive different credit exemption. Such variations include changes in the curriculum, changes in the delivery, the age of qualifications and electives taken within the programme. 14

17 Programme Fee Full programme fee is S$32, (inclusive of 7% GST) Entry Level Modules Fee per module (incl. GST) Year 1 8 S$ Year 2 8 S$ Year 3 6 S$ Final Year Project 1 S$ Note: 1. First semester fees payable upon acceptance of offer. Subsequent semester fees are payable before commencement of semester. 2. Fees do not include textbooks. 3. Fees quoted are for 2016 intakes and are subject to change. Please refer to our website nearer the application period for updated information. Programme Fee based on credit exemptions Category Modules Course Fees (incl. GST) 1 Year credit exemption 15 S$24, 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 twelve-months. Terms and conditions apply. For more information, please call: Citibank Tel: Website: OCBC Tel: Website: SIM GE Scholarship New or existing students enrolling for Bachelor s 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. Open to Singapore citizens, permanent residents and international students, the scholarships are 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, a fixed book allowance and other compulsory fees. The scholarship does not cover repeat fees and there is no bond attached to the scholarship. Application is in March and September. Visit for more information. 1.5 Year credit exemption 2 Year credit exemption 11 S$20, S$16, Note: Actual semester fees may vary depending upon exemptions granted and modules taken. Not all modules will be offered every semester. Study Loans 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: Website: POSB Tel: Website: RHB Bank Berhad Tel: Website: CIMB Bank Tel: Website: 15

18 APPLICATION & ADMISSION How to Apply Application Apply online at by the closing date indicated. For an international applicant applying to a full-time programme, you must submit an online Student s Pass application form. Your Student s Pass application is subjected to the approval of the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority. Supporting Documents 1. By the application closing date, you must have attained the minimum qualification required for the programme. 2. Upload the scanned copies of the required supporting documents into your e-application within 7 days of submitting your e-application, or by closing date, whichever is earlier. Please do not upload photographed copies of your documents. 3. Bring along the ORIGINAL documents for verification at SIM s Student Recruitment Centre, Block A, Level 2, within 7 days of submitting your e-application, or by closing date, whichever is earlier. Before you commence the e-application, please ensure that you have the scanned copies of the following documents on hand for uploading and entry in the e-application form: a) A photograph: i) taken within the last 3 months; ii) showing the full face and without headgear (headgear worn in accordance with religious or racial customs is acceptable but must not hide the facial features); iii) between 25mm and 35mm from chin to crown and 35mm wide by 45mm high without border; and iv) in a dimension of 400 by 514 pixels. v) Your photograph image file attachment should: 1. be in JPEG format; 2. file size should be around 60 Kbytes; and 3. preferred dimension of the photo image is 400 by 514 pixels. You may use our online image editing tool to meet the above file size and dimension specifications. b) Your identification documents, i.e. NRIC or FIN/Passport (for international applicants). c) All your educational certificates and transcripts (including your O and A level certificates, etc). Translated and notarised copies of the documents are required if they are not in English Language. Please save and scan the various pages of a similar document type in one file. For example, if your Diploma transcript has 3 pages, scan all 3 pages into one file for uploading. All copies of document should be reduced to A4 size. Applications with incomplete, inaccurate information and not accompanied by supporting documents will NOT be processed and considered. Application Fees and Payment An application fee is payable for each application form that is submitted. This fee (inclusive of 7% GST) 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 International applicants * This does not include all fees related to Student s Pass application. Please ensure that you have a valid MasterCard/Visa Credit Card or enets for e-payment of application fees. Other modes of payment are not accepted for e-application. 16 Application Fee S$96.30 S$321.00* Application Outcome All applicants will be informed of their application outcome via an notification within one month before course commencement. Verbal offers of admission will not be made nor accepted. The Admissions Committee selects students for admission into the programme based on individual merits. Possession of one or more of the qualifications listed does not 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. Acceptance of Offer Online To confirm the acceptance of offer, successful applicants will have to adhere to the following before the stipulated deadline: 1) Accept the offer and PEI-student contract online. 2) Submit and verify all other required documents at SIM (where applicable). Course Fee Payment For first payment of course fees only, you may make payment at the payment counters in SIM Headquarters or via E-payment. Payment Counters in SIM HQ 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 combination. All payments are to be made in Singapore dollars. For cheque payment, the cheques must be crossed and made payable to Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd. It should not be post-dated. For Nets payment, 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. E payment Please login to SIMConnect website for more information. Please note that you need to approve the Student Contract online before payment can be made. All payments need to be made before the stipulated deadline. If you encounter any problem during e-payment, please contact Student Services at students@sim.edu.sg for assistance. Private Education Act Under the new Private Education Act, legislated in December 2009, a Council for Private Education (CPE) was set up to regulate the private education industry in Singapore. All Private Education Institutions (PEIs) are required to comply with the regulations under the Act in order to continue operations. Following are the requirements which Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd (SIM PL) has put in place: PEI-Student Contract CPE, in aiming to enhance the confidence of students and their parents in the quality of education in Singapore, has stipulated that all PEIs must sign a PEI-Student Contract with students. The contract sets out the terms and conditions governing the relationship between the student and PEI. SIM PL will honour all terms and conditions in the contract and in all communication materials. Students may request for a copy of the PEI-Student Contract from SIM PL or view it on the CPE website (

19 Cooling-Off Period There will be a cooling-off period of 7 working days after signing the PEI-Student Contract. Students have the right to cancel the contract within the 7 working days and be refunded the highest percentage of the fees already paid if the students submit written notice of withdrawal to SIM PL within the cooling off period (refer to Clause 2.3 of PEI-Student Contract). After the cooling-off period, SIM PL s refund policy will apply. Fee Protection Scheme SIM PL adopts a compulsory Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) to protect the paid fees of both local and international students. The FPS serves to protect the student s 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. SIM PL has appointed Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd., Lonpac Insurance Bhd and Tokio Marine Insurance Singapore Ltd as our FPS insurance providers. Under the FPS insurance scheme, students fees will be insured by the insurer pre-assigned by SIM PL. In case of events as stated above, students will be able to claim their paid fees from the respective FPS insurance provider. More details of the FPS can also be found in the FPS Instruction Manual, available at Medical Insurance SIM PL has in place a group medical insurance scheme for all its students. This medical insurance scheme will have a minimum coverage as follows: an annual coverage limit of S$20,000 per student, covers up to B2 ward in government and restructured hospitals and provides for 24 hours coverage in Singapore and overseas (if student is involved in SIM PL-related activities) throughout the course duration. For more information on medical insurance, visit Refund Policy Withdrawal due to non-delivery of course SIM PL shall refund the entire Course Fees and Miscellaneous Fees already paid by the Student if: 1. It does not commence the Course on the Course Commencement Date; 2. It terminates the Course before the Course Commencement Date; 3. It does not complete the Course by the Course Completion Date; 4. It terminates the Course before the Course Completion Date; 5. It has not ensured that the student meets the course entry or matriculation requirement as stated in Schedule A of the PEI- Student Contract within any stipulated timeline set by CPE; or 6. The Student s Pass application (exclude renewal of student s pass) is rejected by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA). Withdrawals due to other reasons In the event that the students withdraw due to any reasons other than those stated above, refund to students will be an amount based on the table below. Percentage of aggregate amount of the course fees and where applicable, the miscellaneous fees paid If student s fully completed request for withdrawal is received: 95% Refund More than 14 days before the course commencement date 75% Refund Within 14 days before the course commencement date OR within 7 days after the course commencement date 0% Refund More than 7 days after the course commencement date NOTES 1. Application fee for courses is non-refundable and non-transferable. 2. Requests for refunds arising from withdrawal and change of programme must be accompanied with an original fully completed hardcopy Student Request Form (downloadable from the SIM GE website) and supported with relevant documentary proof, where applicable. 3. Refunds (if any) will be processed within 7 working days upon: Where transfer/withdrawal is initiated by student a. Full submission of transfer/withdrawal request via the self-service function in SIMConnect or upon receipt of the original fully completed hardcopy Student Request Form with relevant supporting documentary proof; and b. The approval of requests by SIM PL or Partner University. Requests that are received after noon would be considered as submission on the next working day. Where withdrawal is initiated by SIM PL or due to visa permit rejection a. The date of notification from SIM PL to students. Transfer/Withdrawal Policy Students are to put up their request for change of programme (transfer)/withdrawal via the appropriate forms/platforms. SIM PL will acknowledge the students requests in 3 working days and advise students on the final outcome within a reasonable time frame (not more than 4 weeks). NOTES Change of Programme (Transfer) 1. Approval for change of programme will be granted on a case-by-case basis and subject to each individual meeting the course admission requirements. 2. A transfer fee may be applicable for some programmes. 3. A fresh PEI-Student Contract shall be executed between the Student and SIM PL when the change of programme request has been approved. 4. Students are deemed to have withdrawn from the original programme when the application for change of programme is approved; the refund percentage as indicated in the refund table shall apply. 5. International students who wish to change to another programme offered by SIM PL will need to submit their Student s Pass application to Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA) for approval. Withdrawal 1. Transferring to another institution is deemed as a withdrawal from SIM PL. As such, for international students who transfer to another institution, their International Student s Pass will be cancelled. These students will have to submit photocopies of their Passport and International Student s Pass at the Student Services Centre (SIM HQ, Blk B) within 3 working days of the transfer. Attendance record and other relevant documentation to facilitate the transfer will be provided upon request. Confidentiality Clause SIM PL is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of the student s personal information and undertakes not to divulge any of the student s personal information to any third party without the prior written consent of the student SUBJECT TO the obligation of SIM PL 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. 17

20 VIBES WHY STUDY AT SIM GLOBAL EDUCATION The promise of a holistic learning experience that ensures success At SIM GE, we know that it takes more than good academic results to excel at the workplace. SIM GE helps you achieve your career aspirations by offering industry-relevant curricula coupled with a stimulating environment where you can upgrade your skills and knowledge while maintaining worklife balance. Our approach towards a career-enhancing learning experience is captured in VIBES@SIM. Vibrancy of Student Life Brace yourself for a plethora of learning opportunities that will facilitate your pursuit of a satisfying career. Supporting our holistic offering of lifelong learning, SIM provides a vibrant hub for information and knowledge sharing, and building relationships crucial for success in today s highly interconnected global world. Tap into the rich resource pools offered by our membership and alumni activities and stay plugged into the latest industry trends through 12 special Interest Groups. So come along and connect with other like-minded professionals for sharing of best practices and experiences. With a community boasting more than 50,000 individual and corporate members, you can leverage our networks for greater success. SIM Members Hub, a 24/7 online resource portal, offers links to monthly career tips, questions answered by the Career Coach, résumé postings and more! 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. SIM HQ Campus The SIM Headquarters (SIM HQ) along Clementi Road is SIM s main and largest campus. In 2014, the expansion of SIM HQ was completed with the final phase of the SIM Campus Development Master Plan, bringing the total campus size to 110,000 square metres. Facilities include 254 lecture theatres, seminar rooms and computer laboratories, as well as a sports hall, performing arts theatre, multi-purpose halls, a financial training centre and a management library. Also on campus is a student activity hub which provides a focal point for students social interaction and recreation, and a student care and wellness centre that organises programmes that promote healthy and optimal living. SIM Management House Set in the tranquil residential estate of Namly Avenue, the SIM Management House has over 20 lecture theatres and seminar rooms, a members lounge and business centre 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. 18