Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Management - Management (Human Resources) - Management (International Studies)

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1 15-16 Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Management - Management (Human Resources) - Management (International Studies) Part-time NEW NEW Sabrina Seah Graduate, Class of 14 Bachelor of Science (Honours) Management Manchester Business School The University of Manchester, UK The programmes are developed and awarded by The University of Manchester, UK.

2 I learnt the importance of networking and taking initiative. It has made me a more well-rounded individual. (11) Tan Jun Yuan Graduate, Class of 11 Bachelor of Science (Honours) Management Manchester Business School The University of Manchester, UK CONTENTS Welcome Message & Overview 01 The University of Manchester 02 Singapore Institute of Management (SIM Group) 03 Programme Structure 04 Eligibility 05 Course Unit Outlines 06 Course Unit Table 08 Application & Admission 10 VIBES Why Study at SIM Global Education 12

3 WELCOME MESSAGE Undertaking the career decision to study for an undergraduate degree may be one of the most important steps of your life. Where you study and what you study will impact upon the likelihood of success and reward in your chosen profession. For these reasons, the decision to invest in a degree from Manchester Business School is a good choice because our degrees are world renowned for their quality of learning eperience and their relevance to the contemporary business environment. Our graduates enjoy positions with some of the world s leading banks, insurance companies, trading houses, and other public and private institutions. Reflecting the academic rigour of the degrees in Management offered by Manchester Business School in Singapore, all lectures are delivered in person by full-time members of staff who are based in the UK. Similarly, academic performance, including eams and course work, is assessed by Manchester Business School members of academic staff. As well as our Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Management, Manchester Business School has recently launched two new specialism degrees in Human Resources and International Studies. These are intensive degree programmes which will stretch and grow your abilities, and prepare you for the professional challenges which lie ahead. Dr John Byrom Lecturer in Marketing, Programme Director for the BSc (Hons) in Management, Singapore Manchester Business School OVERVIEW Bachelor of Science (Honours) Management The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Management programme combines relevance to the world of work with high academic standards supported by etensive reference to the research undertaken at The University of Manchester. This enables the University to cover virtually all aspects of management in teaching and research, providing an unrivalled range and depth of study. In addition to teaching the how of management, this programme epects students to consider the why issues. Students are epected to be curious, to ask challenging questions, to think about what they are studying, and to be able to eplain the reasons behind their arguments. Bachelor of Science (Honours) Management (International Studies) The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Management (International Studies) programme will suit you if you are interested in the international dimension of organisations economic, financial and investment operations. This course aims to promote critical awareness of the merits and compleities of management and to instill an appreciation of the association between theory and practice. It aims to introduce you to important new developments in the field of management and to enable you to develop appropriate practical and transferable skills. Bachelor of Science (Honours) Management (Human Resources) The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Management (Human Resources) programme concentrates on the broad area of human resource management, plus employment policy and practice, industrial relations, organisational psychology and organisational analysis. It is designed to encourage you to gain a critical awareness of how people are managed in organisations. Study HRM, employment policy and practice, industrial relations, organisational psychology and organisational analysis within the local contet and internationally. 1

4 THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER With a distinguished history of academic achievement and an ambitious agenda for the future, The University of Manchester offers you a superb learning eperience, rooted in a rich heritage and boosted by cutting-edge research and innovation. Part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, Manchester has much to offer you. The University is highly respected among academic and business communities a reputation that its graduates also enjoy. Innovative Our tradition of success in learning and research stretches back over 180 years, encompassing the birth of the modern computer, the splitting of the atom and the founding principles of modern economics. Many more world-changing innovations have their roots here, at The University of Manchester. Rated fifth in the UK in terms of research power in the last Research Ecellence Framework, we enjoy a global reputation for our pioneering research, which enhances our problem-based approach to undergraduate learning. Internationally renowned Since 05, the University has risen from 53 rd to 38 th in the world and 7 th in Europe in the influential Academic Ranking of World Universities Survey conducted by Shanghai Jiao Tong University 14 confirming us as a progressive and world-class teaching and research institution. Ambitious Our vision is to become one of the top 25 research universities in the world by and the preferred destination for the best students, teachers and researchers. It s a goal that we re well on the way to achieving, backed by a multi-million pound investment programme in facilities, staff and buildings. Distinguished More than 5,900 academic and research staff many leaders in their fields, with international reputations provide stimulating learning environments and ecellent standards of teaching. As a Manchester graduate, you will join a prestigious hall of fame, including 25 Nobel Prize winners among our current and former staff and students. Sought after by employers Employers actively target University of Manchester graduates, giving you ecellent job prospects. Our worldwide community of 280,000 graduates can be found in top positions in a diverse range of sectors, including former Secretary General of Amnesty International, Irene Khan; Sir Terry Leahy, former chief eecutive of Tesco; writer/ performer Meera Syal and author Louis de Bernieres. Full of opportunity Choose The University of Manchester and you will join one of the UK s most forward-thinking universities, which builds on its success year on year and invites you to do the same. For more information visit Manchester Business School Manchester Business School is one of the world s leading centres for business and management studies, ranked 5 th in the UK, 12 th in Europe and 35 th in the world according to the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 15. We have around 2,000 undergraduate students and a teaching staff of over 0 covering more than 40 different nationalities. You will be taught by leading specialists who will help you think differently about business and give you the skills to get you noticed by employers. Our academics are passionate about what they teach and carry out ongoing research in their areas of epertise. Our fusion of business theory and applied learning is at the heart of Original Thinking Applied. We turn theory into practice, making sure that everything we do is relevant to business today. This means plenty of opportunities to put your knowledge and skills into practice throughout your course. For more information visit Facts and Figures Manchester Business School is accredited by all three major bodies - Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), Association of MBAs (AMBA), European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) The University of Manchester has 25 Nobel Prize winners amongst its current and former staff and students The University is ranked 5 th in the UK, 7 th in Europe and 38 th in the world by Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Ranking of World Universities 14 Largest global alumni community of any campus-based university in the UK, with 280,000 graduates across 0 countries The University is one of the country s major research Universities, rated 5 th in the UK in terms of research power according to 14 Research Ecellence Framework Manchester Business School ranked 5 th in the UK, 12 th in Europe and 35 th in the world by Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 15 2

5 SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT (SIM GROUP) Our Vision To be the centre of ecellence 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 Epand 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 Ecellence 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 ecellence 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 etensive range of membership programmes, activities and resources provide an important neus 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 ecellence in lifelong education through a uniquelydesigned learning eperience that equips learners for a better future. Home to more than 14,000 students, SIM University adopts a fleible 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 05. 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, Australia and Switzerland. 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 eecutive 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 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE The programmes are based on The University of Manchester s full-time BSc (Hons) structure. Students who have attained the appropriate Polytechnic Diploma (or equivalent) qualification will be admitted into the Second Year of the three-year programme. Consequently, only the units from the Second and Final Years of The University of Manchester degree programmes are conducted in Singapore. Students will study a total of 12 units (comprising si units in the Second Year and si units in the Final Year). Each unit is worth credits. The units are essentially the same as those offered in the university s own campus in Manchester. Each unit comprises 50 contact hours. Lectures are conducted at 3 to 6 hours each and tutorials are conducted at 3 to 3.5 hours each. The normal duration of the part-time programmes is 2 years and students are required to complete the programme up to maimum of 4 years. During this period, students have the option to complete their Final Year at The University of Manchester in the UK, based on merit of their Second Year results. Students who fail to complete their respective programme will not be entitled to any recourse or refund. Modes of Delivery Week 1 Week 2-5 Week 6 Week 7 Intensive Lectures by Faculty (week nights and weekend) Tutorials by Seminar Leader (2 week nights or 1 week night and Saturday per week) Revision and Eam on Saturday Break and New Unit Commencement on Saturday The units are delivered one at a time, over a period of 6 weeks. Attendance Requirements Students attendance across lectures and seminars is compulsory. It has been proven that good attendance contributes significantly to the successful completion of modules and enhances the quality of the learning eperiences. The intensive units are delivered by faculty from The University of Manchester, in Singapore. These faculty academics are supported by a team of locally appointed Seminar Leaders in the delivery of their respective units. Progression Criteria To progress to the Final Year, students have to satisfy the following requirements: Reach the pass mark (40%) in individual course units totalling at least 80 credits of the 1 credits for that year; and, Reach the lowest compensatable mark (30%) in all remaining course units (a maimum of 40 credits). Academic Writing Skills Students are required to submit a compulsory assignment at the commencement of their programme. Assessment/Eamination The nature and proportion of coursework varies across course units. Some units may be assessed fully by a written eamination, while assessment for some units comprise of coursework and written eamination. Eaminations are normally held in every two months. The assessment dates and components are subject to change by The University of Manchester. 4 Award of Degree Written eaminations are set and marked by The University of Manchester academics at the same level as the corresponding unit taught at The University of Manchester. The eamination questions and marking are subjected to the same quality procedures including eternal eamining. The results are determined by the same Eamination Board for both the Singapore and the on-campus in the UK programmes. The same standards are applied to these programmes whether in the UK or offshore. The same degrees are awarded by The University of Manchester to students in the UK and in Singapore. The University of Manchester has rigorous quality assurance measures which are kept under continual review to ensure that teaching and learning processes remain at the highest standard. All programmes are eternally validated by a range of funding and professional bodies from the UK Government and the Higher Education Funding Council. The degree programme offered in Singapore is subject to the same procedures, protocols and practices as The University of Manchester s degree programmes. Graduation The overall mark obtained is calculated based on 33% of Year 2 average marks and 67% of Year 3 average marks. The final degree of Honours classification will be based on the following: For class 1 (First class), not less than 70.0% For class 2i (Upper second class), less than 70.0% but not less than 60.0% For class 2ii (Lower second class), less than 60.0% but not less than 50.0% For class 3 (Third class), less than 50.0% but not less than 40.0% In addition to the above marks, students need to satisfy the following requirement to attain 1st and 2nd class Honours degrees: Reach the pass mark (40%) in individual course units totalling at least 80 credits of the 1 credits required for Final Year (4 out of 6 Year 3 subjects). For 3rd class Honours degree, students need to satisfy the following requirement: Reach the pass mark (40%) in individual course units totalling at least 60 credits of the 1 credits required for the Final Year ( 3 out of 6 Year 3 subjects). Job Prospect / Opportunity for Further Study after Graduation Employment opportunities eist in private and public sectors. The majority of our graduates work in the private sector engaging in administration, banking, sales and marketing, and other eecutive and managerial roles. Students may proceed to attain higher qualifications after completing their degree. Graduates have the option to apply for Master s degrees on the home campus, subject to the entry requirements for the desired programme. Minimum Class Size The minimum number of students for class to commence is 50. In the event that the above minimum number is not met after the application period, the class will not commence. The student will be informed one month prior to class commencement.

7 ELIGIBILITY Who Should Apply The programmes in Singapore are intended primarily for students who have completed a business-related Diploma and wish to upgrade their qualifications to Honours degree level. It enables such graduates to enhance significantly their management knowledge and, by doing so, they would be in a position to improve their own careers in Singapore. Diploma holders from non-business streams who aspire to hold management positions would also find the programmes relevant. The knowledge they gain will make them more versatile and improve their career prospects. These students will undergo a preparatory course before joining the programme. Admission Requirements Diploma in Accounting/ Banking and Finance/ International Business/ Management Studies awarded by SIM; Business-related Diploma from local Polytechnics; All other qualifications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Candidates must obtain an average of Grade B. Those with results close to Grade B average will be considered, subject to interview. Applicants with non-business related Polytechnic Diplomas can be admitted into the Bachelor s programmes, subject to the approval of the Programme Director from The University of Manchester. Applicants are required to complete and pass a 3-month Preparatory Course in Business which is conducted from end May to August and November to February. Admission will be based on merit and subject to the approval of the University. English Proficiency Requirement A minimum of C6 pass in English as First Language at GCE O Level; or TOEFL (IBT): total score of 90 (with at least a score of 22 per component); or IELTS 6.5 overall (with at least 6.0 in each band) Application There are two intakes per year, commencing in March and September. Application Intake Open Date Application Programme Programme Closing Date Commencement End Date Date 18 January 14 th Intake Closed 25 May August 15 (September 15) For non-business related Diploma January 14 th Intake 15 (September 15) For Business related Diploma 2 July 15 2 July th Intake (March 16) For non-business related Diploma 15 th Intake (March 16) For Business related Diploma 1 July 15 5 September September 12 November January 16 The above dates are subject to change. 31 August February 18 5 March February 18 Fees Course Fee Per module Repeat Fee per unit S$31,458 (Payable in 4 equal instalments) S$2, S$2, Re-eam Fee per unit (if required) S$321 Preparatory Course in Business (3 modules) S$1,605 ($535 per module) Students are to undertake the study of three modules per semester for a total of 12 modules over four semesters. Fees for three modules will be collected before the commencement of each semester. The above fees stated are valid for 14 th and 15 th intakes and eclude tetbooks. All fees quoted are inclusive of 7% GST. 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: Interest-Free Instalment Plans When you charge above S$500 to your Citibank or OCBC Visa/ MasterCard, you can enjoy interest-free instalments of si or 12-months. Terms and conditions apply. For more information, please call: Citibank Tel: Website: OCBC Tel: Website: SIM Global Education (GE) Scholarship New or eisting students enrolling for Bachelor s degree programmes at SIM GE may apply for the SIM Global Education Scholarship. Awards are granted to students with eemplary academic results or achievements in sports and arts. 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, eamination fees, a fied book allowance and other compulsory fees. The scholarship does not cover repeat fees and there is no bond attached to the scholarship. Visit for more information. 5

8 COURSE UNIT OUTLINES Preparatory Course in Business* Marketing This unit aims to provide an overview of the concepts and techniques of the marketing process in today s dynamic environment and its interrelationship with other business functions. Both controllable and uncontrollable variables surrounding the eecution of the marketing function and the use of the marketing mi successfully to reach each buyer are studied. This unit provides the foundation for more advanced marketing-oriented courses by covering a wide range of topics including market research, marketing process, global marketing, etc. Economics At the core, this unit studies the economic problem of the scarcity of resources that is facing a person, a firm or a society. It assumes that rational people normally make choices to consume the scarce resources in terms of comparing marginal benefit and marginal cost. The contents of this unit can be divided into two parts, principles of microeconomics (economics and choice at individual level) and principles of macroeconomics (economics and choice at aggregate level). Accounting & Finance This unit deals primarily with the study of the two main branches of accounting which are financial accounting and management accounting as well as investment appraisal. The first part of the unit covers financial accounting. Topics include double entry book-keeping and the preparation of basic financial statements and financial analysis. The second part of the unit covers management accounting techniques for planning, control and decision-making and investment appraisal techniques. *The Preparatory Course only applies to non-business Diploma applicants. Second Year Units APPLIED MARKETING The unit provides the opportunity to acquire an understanding of marketing planning and strategy and to investigate the application of the principles and practice of marketing in a rapidly developing environment. Attention is focused on a number of marketing issues and sectors of the economy, including: marketing planning and strategy; a broadened concept of marketing to include marketing ethics; services marketing and retailing. BUSINESS FINANCE/FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS^ The unit begins with an introduction to the role and structure of financial institutions. This is put in perspective with recent market developments and innovations. It is intended that students should have a comprehensive understanding of the financial system by the end of the unit. The second part introduces two major financial decisions: investment and financing decisions. Strong emphasis is placed on the understanding of the main financial instruments and the valuation of different financial assets by investors. This is again put in perspective with recent market developments and innovations. ^ Applicable to Bachelor of Science (Honours) Management (Human Resources) and Bachelor of Science (Honours) Management (International Studies) in Final Year 6 GLOBALISATION AND EMPLOYMENT Globalisation and Employment introduces students to research on the implications of globalisation for employment. It begins by identifying the key processes of globalisation, especially trade, multinational companies, global production networks and labour migration. Students are encouraged to critically investigate the implications of the growth of world trade, Asian economies, multinational companies, labour migration and global production networks for the organisation/location of production and patterns of employment. Using a series of sector, company and country case studies, the unit provides students with an international perspective on contemporary trends in changing patterns of employment and an understanding of key issues for national and international employment policy. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS: THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT This unit contributes to the understanding of all kinds of transactions that take place across national borders. Crossborder transactions are distinctive because of differences in resource endowments, culture, language, currencies, laws, market regulations and infrastructure, which have given rise to the interdisciplinary study of international business. The main objective of this first of two International Business units is to eplain how and why countries differ. This unit offers a thorough review of the economics and politics of international trade and investment and takes an evolutionary perspective, which is a relatively recent conceptual framework. The analysis and discussions are mainly based on the eperience of the last four decades and encourage students to investigate, analyse and synthesise data and specific constructs in the contet of the international economy. MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS The objective of the unit is to provide a rigorous treatment of those aspects of economic theory and practice which help to eplain and/or solve certain business problems. The unit concentrates on a set of microeconomic topics that are particularly relevant to strategic decision-making including the objectives and decision making procedures of firms; market and demand analysis; supply factors in the operations of the firm; pricing strategies; corporate growth and development. PEOPLE, MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE This unit takes as its focus the involvement of people in the process of management and change. By eploring the human dimension of the organisation of work it aims to familiarise students with theories of organisation and change that are of relevance for understanding, analysing and implementing change; situate change processes in their historical and cultural contets by introducing comparative studies of the management of change; and encourage a critical appreciation of the role of management in organisations. QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR MANAGEMENT This unit aims to provide students with a working background in probability theory, descriptive analysis and statistical inference. It will also help to develop skills in the use of mainstream statistical software. Students will be able to identify and manipulate probability distributions for use in relevant management situations. It will enable students to perform effective descriptive statistical analysis as well as statistical inference for a variety of mainstream applications, and to obtain a proficiency in the use of popular statistical packages.

9 COURSE UNIT OUTLINES Final Year Units ADVANCED CORPORATE FINANCE/ INVESTMENT ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT The unit eamines investment decisions, risk, return and diversification, asset pricing models, anomalies of market efficiency, capital structure and cost capital, dividend policy and takeovers. This unit also covers the fundamentals of investment analysis and strategies, and introduces the recent developments in theory and practice in financial market place. This part covers securities analysis; management and strategies of fied income securities and portfolio performance evaluation. BEHAVIOURAL STRATEGY The unit will provide an appreciation of the major behavioural challenges associated with the strategic management process. The unit will analyse the behavioural micro foundations of organisational strategic adaptability, from opportunity recognition to effective strategic decision making and managing strategic change. It aims to introduce students to a range of concepts, tools, techniques and processes designed to understand and enhance strategic thinking and behaviour, with a view to improving the strategic fleibility of organisations. GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, PEOPLE AND THE DIGITAL DIVIDE The aim of this unit is to eamine the business implications of the growth of access to computers and the Internet, along with the political, social and ethical issues. The unit will eamine theoretical foundations, transition and governance issues, diversity and access issues, and contemporary cases on this topic. Political and social issues include the ethics and societal ramifications. Students will be able to understand the problems associated with the digital divide, describe the economics and identify risks of the digital divide, evaluate appropriate governance models, critically evaluate the implications of the digital divide on individuals, countries and society. As well as have familiarity with the techniques and tools that have been developed to address this phenomenon and the specificity and compleity of technological inequality. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS: STRATEGY, STRUCTURE AND BUSINESS FUNCTIONS The final year International Business starts with an introduction of the role and functions of the foreign echange market and the global monetary system. It moves on to eamine the various strategies and structures adopted by international businesses today. Other specific topics will include modes of foreign market entry, eport/import transactions and countertrade. In addition, the unit focuses a great deal on the empirical aspects of international business, as it offers a large number of case studies and updated eamples in order to illustrate how international managers operate. INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS AND INNOVATION Innovation plays a vital role in the competitiveness of firms and national economies. This unit presents a wide range of material on this theme, which includes: how firms manage their innovations for competitive advantage; how innovation contributes to economic growth of nations; intellectual property rights; the globalisation of the innovation process in international firms; government policies for the promotion and regulation of innovations. INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT The unit provides an analytical framework for the study of human resource management theories, policies and applications on an international scale. At the end of the unit, students should understand the role of employment in the organisation to develop comparative advantage within a global economy. The focus will be on the spread of HRM practice related to societal, historical and cultural factors; the implications of different HRM practices for competitiveness; the impact of globalisation; the complications of the development of multinationals for human resource management; and the problems of managing in a cross-cultural environment. INTERNATIONAL MARKETING The unit will provide an informed appreciation of international marketing management as an academic subject and as a management practice in the contemporary world. Students will gain insights into the developments of the international marketing environment with reference to: the ways in that international marketing differs from domestic marketing; the relevance of networking and relationship management and the topic of market entry and development. LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS AT WORK The unit is split into five components. The first component is a general overview to success in leadership. The second component concerns skills relating to influencing the self and others. The third component concerns skills for leading ethically. The fourth component concerns skills for personal development. The fifth component concerns skills for leading others to success. In addition to these components, there are two further lectures to consolidate students knowledge and provide insight and understanding into the unit assessments. SERVICES MARKETING The major issues in the marketing of services and how this differs from the marketing of goods will provide a key focus for the unit. A range of service industries will be discussed during the unit and students will be epected to develop marketing skills practically by analysing real life issues. The unit aims to provide students with an understanding and knowledge of marketing strategy and management in the services sector, to include service quality and internationalisation issues. Refer to the course unit table for detailed unit requirements for the respective programmes. 7

10 COURSE UNIT TABLE Bachelor of Science (Honours) Year 2 Period Course Unit Credits Management (240 credits) Management (Human Resources) (240 credits) Management (International Studies) (240 credits) September Quantitative Methods for Management November International Business: The Global Environment January People, Management and Change March Business Finance/Financial Markets and Institutions Globalisation and Employment April Managerial Economics June Applied Marketing Final Year International Competitiveness and Innovation September Leadership and Success at Work November Global Management, People and the Digital Divide January International Human Resource Management March Business Finance/Financial Markets and Institutions International Marketing April Advanced Corporate Finance /Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management Behavioural Strategy Services Marketing June International Business: Strategy, Structure and Business Functions - The period and course units are subject to change by The University of Manchester and SIM. - Students are required to complete a compulsory Formative Essay for Academic Writing Skills in Year 2. 8

11 MAKING YOUR DECISION If you are considering a management degree, and you meet our requirements, here are some reasons why you should consider the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Management degrees awarded by The University of Manchester: MBS ALUMNI: JOINING A WORLDWIDE NETWORK Up-to-date degree programmes providing practical relevance, intellectual challenge and high academic standards Teaching by faculty members of Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester, based on their continuing high academic achievement and their prominent involvement in scholarly research and consultancy Local input provided by eperienced seminar leaders Degrees are of the same standing and standard as that awarded for full-time study in UK Direct Honours in 2 years (intensive part-time) Option to study Final Year in Manchester Fleibility to study alongside work and personal commitments When undertaking a course at Manchester Business School, you join a network of current and former students, many of whom are at the top of their profession throughout the world. With over 50,000 alumni across 169 countries, the contacts you make prove invaluable, as does the continuing professional development on offer. Whatever qualification you study for at Manchester Business School, your connection with our alumni community begins as soon as you step through the door... and continues long after you leave. Our alumni online community site gives you access to our international network and for life. It is a catalyst for all our communications providing you with a contact directory and a continuously updated calendar of events. I like that the programme requires us to be inquisitive and read beyond what is provided. A holistic education approach advocating peer discussion, idea generation and broad-based learning has prepared me to be a highly qualified individual. (14) Jesper Tong Student, Class of 14 Bachelor of Science (Honours) Management Manchester Business School The University of Manchester, UK We work closely with our international groups to ensure that wherever you are, you feel part of our alumni community. Alumni groups in China, Greece, India, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Middle East, Portugal, Hong Kong, Singapore, Spain, the USA, London and Manchester are particularly active. Our alumni have free access to a range of events including regular social and professional events, such as senior alumni speaker series. These events give you the opportunity to share the wisdom of industry eperts and to network with professionals from other industries

12 APPLICATION & ADMISSION How to Apply Apply online at by the closing date indicated. 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 the 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 piels. 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 piels. 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 and Birth Certificate (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 eample, 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 Application Fee S$96.30 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. 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, cheque 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. Please retain your official receipt. An administrative fee of $5.35 (inclusive of 7% GST) will apply for each reprint request. Private Education Act Under the new Private Education Act, legislated in December 09, 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 ( 10

13 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 Lonpac Insurance Bhd as the FPS insurance provider. Under the FPS insurance scheme, students fees are insured by Lonpac Insurance Bhd. In case of events, as stated above, students will be able to claim their paid fees from Lonpac Insurance Bhd. 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$,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 (eclude 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 net working day. Where withdrawal is initiated by SIM PL or due to visa permit rejection a. The date of notification from SIM PL 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-bycase 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 eecuted 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. Withdrawal 5. Transferring to another institution is deemed as a withdrawal from SIM PL. Confidentiality 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. 11

14 VIBES WHY STUDY AT SIM GLOBAL EDUCATION The promise of a holistic learning eperience that ensures success At SIM GE, we know that it takes more than good academic results to ecel 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 eperience 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 eperiences. 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 eperience. 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 14, the epansion 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 lecture theatres and seminar rooms, a members lounge and business centre that cater to membership activities, eecutive 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. 12

15 Blend of Culture With a blend of 40 nationalities from across the globe, SIM GE s remarkable global mi of cultural diversities provides an ecellent platform for cultural echange and knowledge sharing. A diverse student population coupled with international faculty from across the world is your gateway to an education eperience with a global mindset in the epicentre of buzzing Asia. Education Options Whether you are a CEO, frontline manager, eecutive, or a recent graduate, SIM GE offers over 70 full-time and part-time academic programmes through more than 10 partner universities at master s, bachelor s, graduate diploma and diploma levels. Eplore areas such as arts, business, communication, design, finance, information technology, hospitality, management, nursing, social sciences and more. Stability With a heritage in education for more than 50 years, over 149,500 strong alumni, student enrolment of over 36,000 and more than 2,000 top-notch faculty, the SIM Group is the premier organisation for higher education and lifelong learning in Singapore and the region. Backed by its rich history, strong reputation, global network with reputable universities, diversity of programmes, competent faculty and superb infrastructure, SIM GE is a leading Private Education Institution providing a wide range of high-quality overseas degree programmes through its partnerships with established international universities. The promise of VIBES@SIM ensures students well-being and a holistic education. Committed to the welfare of every student, SIM PL etends support to all its students, from financial assistance schemes to counselling services and structured processes for grievance resolution. SIM PL also provides a 24-hour medical insurance coverage for all its students both in Singapore, and overseas (if students are involved in SIM-related activities) throughout the course duration. Information on student support services is available at 13

16 Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd 461 Clementi Road Singapore Tel: Fa: Photo Credits Page 2 and inside back cover: Photos courtesy of The University of Manchester, UK This brochure contains key information, accurate as at time of print on 11 June 15. For the most updated and complete programme information, refer to our website at SIM and The University of Manchester reserve the right to change the information, including fees, herein at any time. Members of The SIM Group