Bachelor of Science (Honours)

2015 Bachelor of Science (Honours) Computing and Information Systems Creative Computing Chow Kin Keong Graduate, Class of 2007 First Class Honours Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing and Information Systems University of London, UK Project Manager at a major US multinational technology and business services company The programmes are awarded by University of London, UK and developed by Goldsmiths, University of London, UK. www.simge.edu.sg

One of the reasons I chose SIM was because of the extra-curricular activities which have enriched my academic life. (2011) Darren Tan Graduate, Class of 2013 Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing and Information Systems University of London, UK CONTENTS Welcome Messages 01 Singapore Institute of Management (SIM Group) 02 University of London 03 Goldsmiths, University of London 04 Programme Information 06 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing and Information Systems 08 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Creative Computing 08 Programme Curriculum 09 Entry Requirements 12 Accreditation of Prior Learning 13 Fees 16 Application & Admission 17 Vibes Why Study at SIM Global Education 19 SIM Student Life 21

WELCOME MessageS Message from the Vice-Chancellor, University of London For over 175 years we have provided access to high quality education and in so doing have contributed to the development of higher education worldwide. Within this context our relationship with SIM GE is one that is extremely important to us and which we are truly proud of. Over the last 29 years more than 25,500 students have successfully completed their study programmes with SIM GE and graduated with a University of London degree. It is true to say that our two institutions have helped transform the higher education landscape in Singapore. Studying for a University of London degree or diploma at SIM GE really is a winning combination. Graduates not only gain a high quality and internationally recognised qualification from the University of London which will lay the foundation for their whole career, but also benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities and careers guidance offered by SIM GE. This means that University of London-SIM graduates are sought after by top employers in Singapore and around the world. Sir Adrian Smith Message from the Director, University of London International Computing Programmes, Goldsmiths I would like to welcome you to our programmes, and the exciting study of computing technology. You will gain core knowledge and skills as a foundation for innovative applications and development. You will find us stimulating, challenging, flexible, and relevant. We attract a diverse range of students around the world, and our global network is one of our greatest strengths. International Programme students are examined according to the same standards as their counterparts at Goldsmiths, and in 2014, SIM GE saw 12 graduates with first class honours for Computing and Information Systems and Creative Computing, while the top mark for eleven papers across the world were achieved at SIM GE. This is an outstanding achievement, and the result of individual hard work and dedication, backed up by first-rate support. As a regular visitor, I look forward to working with you at SIM GE and, if you later choose to transfer to Goldsmiths, you are assured of a friendly welcome in London. Finally, having talked with SIM GE graduates over many years, I am confident that the knowledge and skills you will acquire will enable you to fast-track your career in IT. Dr Maggie Cooper 1

singapore INsTITUTE Of MaNagEMENT (sim group) Our Vision To be the Centre of Leadership and Management Excellence, and the Embodiment of Lifelong Learning. Our Mission Spearhead management thought leadership Be the preferred strategic partner of corporations in maximising return on human capital Be the choice provider of continuing education to individuals Transform SIM into a regional brand Our Purpose To open doors in life through education opportunities To support SIM Group s social mission Our Core Values Trust and Respect for the Individual Teamwork Open and Timely Communication Performance Excellence Spirit of Innovative Adventure Our Culture An open culture where staff trust and respect each other; embrace change and seek ways to innovate; learn and work together as a team. Our Commitment To our Members We care for our members, recognise their importance, and strive to raise the prestige of their membership. To our Customers We value our customers and commit ourselves to actively improve our services and products. To our Employees We care for our people by creating a conducive work environment, helping them to balance family and work commitments, recognising their contributions, and developing them to their full potential. To our Community We honour our social obligations and pledge to be a good corporate citizen by always acting professionally and ethically in all matters. Our Quality Policy 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 more than 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 uniquely-designed learning experience that equips learners for a better future. Home to more than 13,000 students, SIM University adopts a flexible and practice-focused learning approach and offers more than 50 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 2005. 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 23,000, with about 3,000 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. 2

UNIVERSITY of london A degree from the University of London is a mark of excellence, respected by employers and universities worldwide. This is because the University of London is one of the world s leading universities, internationally recognised for its high academic standards. This reputation is based on the outstanding teaching and research of its 17 world-class Colleges and 10 specialist institutes. Since 1858, University of London degrees have been accessible to students all over the world through the University of London International Programmes. Alumni of the University of London International Programmes have gone on to shape our world. These include seven Nobel Prize winners, leaders of Commonwealth countries, government ministers, renowned authors, academics, judges and business leaders. Today, the University of London International Programmes is truly international in character with over 54,000 students in more than 180 countries. Academic direction for all of the programmes offered through the University of London International Programmes is provided by Colleges of the University. Academics at these Colleges develop the syllabuses, prepare the study materials, and are responsible for the assessment of students. This means that students benefit from the academic rigour and leading-edge research undertaken by the Colleges. It also helps to ensure that University of London qualifications are of the same high academic standard, however they are achieved. On successful completion of your studies you will be awarded a University of London degree or diploma. The certificate you receive will state that you were registered with the University of London and will include the name of the University of London College or Colleges that conducted the examinations. Find out more about the University of London International Programmes at: http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk 3

goldsmiths, university of london Founded in 1891, Goldsmiths is internationally renowned for teaching and research in creative, cultural and cognitive disciplines. Its distinctive attitude to learning encourages students to explore ideas, challenge boundaries, investigate fresh ways of thinking, and stretch their minds intellectually and creatively. The Department of Computing sees interdisciplinarity to be the core of its identity, applying computer science to the arts, media, music, design, games, and business. Our programmes combine theory and practice as staff are both experts and practitioners in their field, engaged in developing cutting-edge technologies. Goldsmiths has been responsible for the academic direction of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing and Information Systems since 1992; the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Creative Computing since 2007. Visit the University of London YouTube channel www.youtube.com/unioflondon to: Hear academics from the University of London s colleges talk about a range of topics from Creative Computing to International Relations and more Find out how studying with the University of London has helped graduates from SIM and graduates from other countries advance their careers Gain study tips from current students globally to help you succeed in your exams 4

PRAISE PROJECT Dr Matthew Yee-King Lecturer, Department of Computing Goldsmiths, University of London PRAISE is a three million European project undertaken in partnership with Sony Research Labs in Paris, the Artificial Intelligence Research Institute in Barcelona, and VUB University in Brussels and led at Goldsmiths by Professor Mark d Inverno. Dr Marco Gillies Director of Studies, Department of Computing Goldsmiths, University of London The field of computing is changing so rapidly that the potential for doing new and innovative things is immense. goldsmiths has an ethos of interdisciplinarity, innovation and challenging the status quo, which makes us well positioned for nurturing future leaders in computing through our degree courses. It s a thrilling time to be involved in the subject! Mr Michael frantzis Deputy Course Director, International Programmes Department of Computing goldsmiths, University of London At its heart is an online tool which aims to make learning music more social and provide new opportunities for students to access music. The tool, known as PRAISE (Practice and Performance Analysis Inspiring Social Education), provides a platform that brings together advances in social networks, intelligent agents, online communities and cutting- edge linguistic, audio and gesture analysis. The aim is to create an online environment that enriches audio- visual feedback to provide richer and more personalised experiences, than are possible with other online learning systems. Dr Matthew Yee- King, the project manager responsible for the delivery of the software across the different European cities, explains: PRAISE allows students to record and upload practice sessions and for teachers and other learners to annotate specific sections of the performance, responding with text, or other audio, to emphasise aspects of style or performance. By making music practice a less isolated activity, and exploring the opportunities of peer-to- peer learning and social endorsement, the platform aims to make learning music a social experience, providing a trusted and interactive environment in which to share music learning and feedback. However, the project has the potential to make an impact in other areas outside of music. Principal Investigator on the project Professor d Inverno explains: We are keen to set up as many communities of music learning and music co- creation as possible during the lifetime of the project to ensure we are building a system that people actually want to use. What s exciting is that even though our initial platform has been designed for music specifically there s the potential for it to be extended across other media, and so to support other types of social creative processes for its production. 5

programme information With over 9,200 University of London students studying at SIM, the institute has one of the world s largest concentration of registered students pursuing accounting, banking, economics, management, computing and information systems. SIM is well-equipped and positioned to help our students reach high standards and produce top graduates from the University of London. In 2014, twelve graduates from a cohort of 80 Computing and Information Systems and Creative Computing graduates attained First Class Honours degrees - a feat achieved only by a small percentage of students around the world each year. Nine SIM students also obtained the top score in eleven 2014 examinations. Programme Objectives The Department of Computing at Goldsmiths has interdisciplinarity at the heart of its identity. Goldsmiths runs undergraduate and postgraduate computing degree programmes that include the application of computer science and programming to the arts, media, music, design, games, psychology and business. Programme Structure The minimum duration of each Bachelor of Science (Honours) (or BSc (Hons)) degree programme is three years, full-time. The programme is constructed on a modular basis and the content is divided into full and half course units. Students are required to complete a total of 12 full units. Students are required to attend classes for all units in the programme with SIM. Independent study of any units is not allowed. In the first year of studies, SIM students must register for 4 units, and those who are granted Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) for two units at Level 1 may take additional Level 2 units, provided there is no clash in the time-table. International students should note that no transfer between degrees is permitted once ICA has approved the student s pass. Attendance Requirement Attendance is monitored and students are encouraged to fulfil a minimum attendance of 75%. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA) requires all international students issued with a valid Student s Pass to achieve attendance of 90% and above in any month of the course. Assessment and Examination A student must attempt and pass the assessment for a total of 12 full units to complete the programme. There are 4 compulsory units at Levels 1 and 2 and at Level 3, there are six half units and a final year project (valued as one full unit). Except for unit CO1102 Mathematics for computing, whose assessment is 100% examination-based, all other units have both coursework and examination components. Most full and half units would require students to complete two assignments. Both coursework and an examination are compulsory, and a student must attempt both the components in order to be graded. Minimum Class Size For a class to commence, there must be a minimum number of 25 students. In the event that the class cannot commence due to low take-up rate, students will be informed at least one month prior to class commencement. Promotion and Graduation The examinations are held only once a year in May. To commence on the Level 3 (final year) units, candidates must have passed at least 6 full units at Level 1 and 2 combined. To commence work on the Level 3 final year project, a minimum of three Level 2 units must have been passed. Candidates who do not perform well may fail the coursework and/or the examination component. It is possible to repeat only the component you have failed. A candidate can resit a paper while pursuing other new units. Units which have been passed may not be retaken. Students are allowed to progress through each academic year, repeat failed unit/s immediately the following year till they meet the requirement to be classified/graduate. The degree classification scheme places greater weightage on Level 3 units. To be admitted to an honours degree, the student must have attempted and passed all 12 units including the project. The degree is awarded with First Class Honours, Second Class Honours (divided into Upper and Lower Division) and Third Class Honours. A student who does not qualify for honours may be awarded a Diploma of Higher Education as an exit award. Mode of Study At SIM, you will be engaged in a variety of teaching environments. Classes are delivered in a carefully designed array of lectures and workshops, enabling you to experience a diversity of styles for optimal learning. All students are expected to bring their own notebooks to access materials during class as all course materials will be available online. Full-time classes are held five days a week between Monday and Saturday. Lectures start at 8.30am, 12pm, 3.30pm and sometimes at 7pm. Tutorials and Lab Sessions for Level 1 and 2 units are held before or after the lecture. There are occasional classes on Sundays and public holidays. Programme Calendar September Class Commencement January Examination Entry Exercise March SIM Preliminary Exam March/April Revision Workshops May Examinations August Release of exam results September Classes resume Progression Students may transfer into the internal programme at Goldsmiths in London at the end of any academic year. In 2013 and 2014, two of our students transferred to the on-campus programme to complete their degree. Graduates may also continue to pursue postgraduate qualifications as BSc (Hons) in Computing and Information Systems graduates have done at NTU in Singapore or overseas in UK. In 2012, three went to the London School of Economics and Political Science, Bath and Dundee for Master s degrees in Information Systems, Management and in Computing respectively. 6

Candidature Period The maximum allowed period for a student to complete the course as stipulated by the University of London is as follows. Programme Maximum candidature Minimum candidature Standard Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree 8 years 3 years Standard Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree (with APL 4 units) 8 years 2 years Diploma in Economics + Standard Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree 8 years 4 years International Foundation Programme + Standard Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree 8 years 4 years There will not be any refund or recourse should the student fail to complete within the maximum allowed period. At SIM, students who are academically weak and find it difficult to progress or complete the programme within the minimum duration will be counselled. SIM reserves the right to recommend and withdraw a student who cannot cope with the demands of the programme, especially when the student s pass of the international student has expired. Effective Teaching and Guidance At SIM, Level 1 and 2 students attend 3-hour lectures and 1.5-hour tutorials. Level 3 students have 3-hour lecturecum-tutorial sessions. SIM provides intensive revision workshops by UK academics for the bulk of the units offered. Students have praised these workshops for their effectiveness in helping them prepare for their examinations. Students also sit for preliminary exams set and marked by UK academics. At Level 3, the student s learning experience culminates with the final year project. Students tap on the expertise of supervisors who help greatly in the drafting of their reports. Independent reviewers add on a third dimension to critique and advise students. The effectiveness of our teaching methods is reflected in the fact that SIM has consistently produced top graduates in the University of London International Programmes. Each year, our best Computing graduates have achieved First Class Honours degrees. This is an achievement given the number of First Class Honours degrees awarded overall each year. The awarding of Affiliate Centre status to SIM by the University of London is a reflection of our sustained commitment to high standards in respect of the teaching, support and administration of students of the University of London International Programmes. Degree Accreditation The University of London was the third English educational institution to be conferred a recognised university status by the Royal Charter back in 1836. Since then, it has consistently passed the regular inspection by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education with flying colours. It is also a member of the Association of the Commonwealth Universities. Academics who teach and assess College-based students develop syllabuses, prepare study materials, and are responsible for the assessment of International Programme students. This helps ensure that the standard of awards made to International Programme students are maintained at the same level as the standards of awards made to students studying at a College of the University of London. Presentation Ceremony Students who graduate from SIM will be able to participate in a fully-gowned presentation ceremony usually held in April. A certificate is presented to each graduate to mark the completion of the programme. Graduates may also choose to attend the University of London Conferral Degree Ceremony in London which is held annually in March. Employment Opportunities SIM s University of London graduates have consistently demonstrated high employability according to SIM s annual Graduate Employment survey. The survey on the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing and Information Systems Class of 2013 showed 78.6% of respondents were gainfully employed in their first full-time job within six months after their final examination. In the past recent years, our graduates have been employed by well-recognised organisations which include Barclays Capital, IDA, A*Star, ST Electronics, HP, Dimension Data, NCS, Rajah & Tan and BHP Billiton. Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Creative Computing graduates can aim to work in the following: Animation: this requires high levels of programming skills with some appropriate mathematical knowledge, backed by 3D and time-aware design facility, and creativity where effective new contributions are to be made. Computing in the cultural sector: this includes applications in a wide variety of areas such as film, music, advertising, education and multimedia aspects ranging from museum catalogues and digital curation to computer games. IT and creative computing: you can be a consultant in any of the jobs listed above; you might work for a company of IT consultants or you could be self-employed and work as a contractor. Web development: this requires both design and technical computing skills to do well and enable a novel solution that will provide effective differentiation in the marketplace. University of London degrees are considered amongst the most prestigious degrees around the world by students, academics and employers alike. The Bachelor of Science degrees are accepted by the Singapore Public Service Division as a first degree in considering applications for employment in the civil service. 7

bachelor of science (Honours) in computing and information systems This programme is designed for a wide range of students, including those who wish to pursue a career in management, software engineering or systems analysis and design, based on a strong technical competence in information systems. It also provides a path for those who wish to pursue higher degrees in the computing and information technology area. No prior knowledge of computing is assumed. Blending technical computing material with systems design content set in a business computing framework, the programme prepares you for the real world. You learn to turn a proposal into a working system that can develop and meet the ever-changing needs in today s competitive environment. LEVEL 1 CO1102 Mathematics for computing CO1108 Information systems: foundations of e-business CO1110 Introduction to computing and the Internet CO1109 Introduction to Java and object-oriented programming LEVEL 2 CO2209 Database systems CO2220 Graphical object-oriented and Internet programming in Java CO2222 Data communications and enterprise networking CO2226 Software engineering, algorithm design and analysis LEVEL 3* Choose six half units from the following half units: CO3310 Artificial intelligence CO3311 Neural networks CO3318 Information systems management CO3323 Electronic commerce CO3326 Computer security CO3348 Interaction design CO3353 Software engineering project management (CO2226) CO3355 Advanced graphics and animation (NEW) PLUS a compulsory project: CO3320 Project (full unit) bachelor of SCIENCE (Honours) IN Creative computing This is a unique course that combines the development of artistic creativity and technical computer expertise to produce the next generation of creative computing professionals. The focus of the course is the creative thinking which grows out of the juxtaposition of science and art. This programme is aimed at those who may want to work at the intersection of technology and art, web development, animation, games, mobile and other applications, and the development of new creative software applications. It is also appropriate for artists, musicians, film-makers and others who wish to apply their creative thinking to original software development, and for computing professionals who wish to include a creative component in their work. LEVEL 1 CO1102 Mathematics for computing CO1109 Introduction to Java and object-oriented programming CO1110 Introduction to computing and the Internet CO1112 Creative computing I: image, sound and motion LEVEL 2 CO2209 Database systems CO2220 Graphical object-oriented and Internet programming in Java CO2226 Software engineering, algorithm design and analysis CO2227 Creative computing 2: interactive multimedia LEVEL 3* Three compulsory half units: CO3346 Sound and music CO3348 Interaction design CO3355 Advanced graphics and animation (NEW) PLUS three half courses chosen from the following: CO3310 Artificial intelligence CO3311 Neural networks CO3318 Information systems management CO3323 Electronic commerce CO3326 Computer security CO3353 Software engineering project management (CO2226) PLUS a compulsory project: CO3320 Project (full unit) * SIM reserves the right to change the units offered based on relevance, practicality and demand, in consultation with Goldsmiths, University of London. For certain Level 3 units, pre-requisites or corequisites may be required. Please refer to the units indicated in the brackets. 8

PROgRaMME CURRICULUM studying at sim has made me more independent and disciplined in my studies and work attitude. (2012) Png Jian Zhong graduate, Class of 2013 first Class honours Bachelor of science (honours) in Computing and Informationsystems University of London, UK Level 1 CO1102 MATHEMATICS FOR COMPUTING Number systems; sets and subsets; set algebra; symbolic logic and logic gates; sequences; summations; elementary counting principles; probability; relations and functions; matrix algebra; systems of linear equations; introduction to the theory of graphs and digraphs. Assessment: One three-hour unseen written paper. CO1108 INFORMATION SYSTEMS: FOUNDATIONS OF E-BUSINESS Basic concepts for understanding systems commerce; business processes; information and databases; communication, decision making, and different types of information systems; product, customer and competitive advantage; human and ethical issues; computer hardware; software, programming and artificial intelligence; networks and telecommunications; information systems planning; building and maintaining information systems; information system security and control; the future of information systems; customer relationship management. Assessment: One three-hour unseen written paper and coursework. CO1109 INTRODUCTION TO JAVA AND OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING Basic Types and Expressions; Assignment Statements; Loops and Conditionals (Simple and Nested); Handling Simple I/O; Objects and Classes; Methods with and without parameters; Inheritance; Constructor Methods (and the use of new ); Method Overloading; Method Overriding; Arrays and simple sorting; Basic File Handling; Try and Catch (Simple Exception Handling); Implementing Simple Graphical User Interfaces; Incorporating Applets in a Web page; Simple built-in Dynamic Structures Vectors; Types vs. Classes; Scope of Variables; Code Layout and Documentation. Assessment: One three-hour unseen written paper and coursework. CO1110 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING AND THE INTERNET Basic computing and communication skills. Fundamentals of computing hardware, software, architecture, operating systems. Data storage, representation and transmission. Fundamentals of networking and the Internet/www: technology, protocols, standards and applications. Professional, legal and social issues relating to the Internet and www. Assessment: One three-hour unseen written paper and coursework. CO1112 CREATIVE COMPUTING 1: IMAGE, SOUND, MOTION The Bauhaus; History of mathematics and computing in creativity; Multimedia; Point, Line, Plane; Trigonometry 1; Animation 1; Bits and Pixels; Motion 2; Perspective, Projections and Affine Transformations; Open GL; Genetic programming; Simulation; Filters and Special Effects. Assessment: One three-hour unseen written paper and coursework. 9

Level 2 CO2209 DATABASE SYSTEMS Introduction to Database Systems, Database modelling (basic concepts, E-R modelling, Schema deviation). The relational model and algebra, SQL (definitions, manipulations, access centre, embedding). Physical design (estimation of workload and access time, logical I/Os, distribution). Modern database systems (extended relational, object-oriented). Advanced database systems (active, deductive, parallel, distributed, federated). DB functionality and services (files, structures and access methods, transactions and concurrency control, reliability, query processing). Assessment: One three-hour unseen written paper and coursework. CO2220 GRAPHICAL OBJECT-ORIENTED AND INTERNET PROGRAMMING IN JAVA This unit will give students an insight into the object-oriented approach to the design and implementation of software systems. The unit also considers specific features of the programming language Java, in particular, graphical interfaces and event driven applications. The second part of the unit is intended to give students the necessary background to understand the technical software aspects of how computers communicate across the internet. Students will be introduced to the underlying principles of client-server computing systems and will gain the required conceptual understanding, knowledge and skills to enable them to produce simple web-based computing systems in Java. Assessment: One three-hour unseen written paper and coursework. CO2222 DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND ENTERPRISE NETWORKING Introduction to data communications and computer networks with different types of networks, their associated technology, protocols and standards. Use of enterprise networks in meeting business requirements and in the design and management of these networks. Assessment: One three-hour unseen written paper and coursework. CO2226 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, ALGORITHM DESIGN AND ANALYSIS Software design in UML: use cases, class modelling, objects and links, aggregations and dependencies, activity diagrams, statecharts; Principles of good software design, software development lifecycle, the role of design and modelling in software development; Software verification and validation; Project management and planning; Case studies and software horror stories. Abstract data types, design patterns, algorithmic issues, complexity theory, the application and implementation of common data structures in Java. Assessment: One three-hour unseen written paper and coursework. CO2227 CREATIVE COMPUTING 2: INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA Signals and systems; perception; audio and image signal processing (including convolution, filters, the Fast Fourier Transform); image techniques (such as texture mapping, transparency, blending); advanced computer graphics for scene description and rendering; animation (techniques and concepts); user interface issues (such as advanced mouse control, keyboard control, text input / output); creative development; visual literacy; multimedia manipulation; action scripting. Assessment: One three-hour unseen written paper and coursework. 10 Level 3 CO3310 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Knowledge representation, propositional and predicate calculus; problem solving: state-space search; breadth-first and depth-first search; planning; natural language; expert systems; philosophy of AI. Assessment: One 2 ¼-hour unseen written paper and coursework. CO3311 NEURAL NETWORKS The artificial neuron; network architecture; perceptrons. Single layer networks; supervised training in batch and individual mode. Multilayer feedforward networks; backpropogation; momentum. Counterpropogation networks; unsupervised training; initialisation of weights. Statistical methods; Boltzmann training. Feedback networks; Hopfields nets; energy; training. Applications. Assessment: One 2¼ hour unseen written paper and coursework. CO3318 INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT An introduction to the various facets of Information Systems Management. Topics include: the importance of close integration between business and IS planning, information security and safety critical systems; data protection legislation; Computer Misuse Act and other relevant legislation. Ethical and professional issues. Strategic planning of IS; evaluation of IS investments. Assessment: One 2¼ hour unseen written paper and coursework. CO3323 ELECTRONIC COMMERCE To familiarise students with current and emerging electronic commerce, technologies using the internet. Subject areas will include Internet Technology for Business Advantage, Web-based Tools for Electronic Commerce, Electronic Payment Systems, Strategies for Marketing, Sales and Promotion, Internet Security, International, Legal, Ethical and Tax Issues. Assessment: One 2¼ hour unseen written paper and coursework. CO3326 COMPUTER SECURITY Passwords; access controls; symmetric and asymmetric encryption; confidentiality; authentication; integrity; nonrepudiation; availability; hash functions. Security for electronic mail, IP, Web, databases, distributed systems. Standards. Assessment: One 2¼ hour unseen written paper and coursework. CO3346 SOUND AND MUSIC Sound synthesis and manipulation; computer systems and models in music; multimedia and music information retrieval; computer music creativity (machine-led, human-led and machine/human interaction). Assessment: One 2¼ hour unseen written paper and coursework.

CO3348 INTERACTION DESIGN (This course cannot be taken with withdrawn course CO3315) This course examines the notion of interaction with technology with a focus on the design concepts of modern user experience design and production. It begins with a grounding in the specification, design, prototyping and evaluation of advanced interactive systems, with an introduction to HCI and a short history of the field. An overview of design approaches follows. Human/user attributes and requirements, and interaction paradigms, looks at the human in HCI and available types of interaction. Usability requirements/usability engineering are discussed in the context of a number of specific design approaches and techniques, requirements and issues. Design guidelines and standards, accessibility requirements, and issues involved in designing for specific populations (globalisation and internationalism) follows. Finally, information on current interaction design questions and approaches for new and emerging technologies and paradigms provides an exposition of real-world applications and sectors where Interaction Design is relevant. Assessment: One 2¼ hour unseen written paper and coursework. CO3353 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT This course cannot be taken with course CO3314. Pre-requisite: Software engineering, algorithm design and analysis CO2226. The course examines software process and engineering concepts such as the software lifecycle, object oriented programming, design for re-use and user-centred design, together with contemporary approaches such as Agile methods of software and project management (for which a grounding in traditional development methodologies is necessary). It focuses on selection of tools and methodologies for specific purposes, and explores a variety of contexts, ranging from embedded systems, to the inherently parallel distributed environments of cloud computing to the multidisciplinary design of advanced interactive and web-based technologies. Assessment: One 2 ¼-hour unseen written paper and coursework. CO3355 Advanced graphics and animation (This course cannot be taken with course CO3343) This course will cover major contemporary graphics and animation techniques. Students will be given the mathematical foundations of the subject as well as other theoretical foundations such as perceptual theories. These theoretical aspects will be taught in the context of their practical use. Students will be introduced to some industry standard graphics software tools so that they are familiar with how they work, but the main focus will be on programming the graphical software. The material covered in the course will be chosen so as to reflect the research carried out at Goldsmiths, University of London. The course will cover advanced 2D and particularly 3D techniques, covering a range of topics such as 3D modelling and texturing; rendering; lighting; animation; hardware acceleration in graphics; applications areas such as recreating historical environments. Students will be expected to implement basic graphics software. Assessment: One 2 ¼-hour unseen written paper examination and coursework. CO3320 PROJECT Each student is required to undertake an individual project. Project work can be expected to take up at least 300 hours of a student s time. Additional software requirements: Internet access is required to widen the scope of information sources. This will also aid in obtaining some free- and share-ware. Assessment: One 2¼ hour unseen written paper, one preliminary report and one final report. Note: All Level 3 units are half-units except for the 320 Project I can now engage the corporate world from both a technical and business perspective, an important skill required by any information security professional to prove to business owners how security issues can impact their organisation goals. The syllabus provided a strong core which complemented my information security knowledge and allowed me to better serve the clients of my employer. (2013) Tok Yee Ching Graduate, Class of 2013 Second Class Honours (Upper Division) Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing and Information Systems University of London, UK 11

ENTRY REQUIREMENTs All regulations and requirements of the Bachelor of Science degree programmes are governed by the University of London. To be admitted to the programme, an applicant must normally be at least 17 years old, and satisfy the University s general entrance requirements and the course requirements for the degree. Selection of candidates for the SIM programme is done by the SIM Student Admissions Committee and is competitive. Only candidates who demonstrate through their applications that they are able to perform at a high level and cope with the demands of the programme will be accepted. The selection process aims to maintain the quality of the intake as the first priority. Students selected for admission into the Bachelor of Science degree programmes at SIM must also apply to and register with the University of London. All applications with incomplete information and not accompanied by copies of supporting documents, photographs and application fee will not be considered. All fees and documents submitted with the application form will not be returned to unsuccessful applicants. To satisfy the general entrance requirements for the degree, an applicant must have passes in: two subjects at GCE A Level (or H2 level), and at least three subjects at GCE O Level (at not less than grade C) or three subjects at GCE A Level (or H2 level), and one subject at GCE O Level (at not less than grade C) To satisfy course requirements for the Computing degrees, an applicant must have a level of competence at least equivalent to B grade at GCE O Level Mathematics. For this purpose Computing and Statistics do not count as Mathematical subjects. Applicants must also provide proof of competence in English acceptable to the University, such as a pass (Grade C6 and above) in the GCE O level English Language examination. TMC Computer School Higher Diploma in Computer Studies Indonesian s Ijazah SMA/MA: An overall ave of 8. Score of 8 or above in Maths. Acceptable proof of competence in English. Year XII All India Boards (CBSE or CISCE or NIOS): 4 subjects each passed at 70% or above OR an overall average of 70% from all year XII subjects. At least 60% for Maths. Malaysia s Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) provided 5 acceptable subjects are passed at Credit (or Grade B) or above, together with 3 non-overlapping subjects awarded with grades A - C in the SPM. Within this, Maths must be passed at Credit or above from the UEC or grade A - B in the SPM OR 8 acceptable UEC subjects passed at Credit (or Grade B) or above, including Maths. Please refer to the University of London website for full information. www.londoninternational.ac.uk/am-i-qualified Proof of competence in English to satisfy course requirement The qualifications below are not equivalent to GCSE/GCE O level (grade C) English Language but are acceptable evidence of proficiency in English, if taken or completed within the past three years: a diploma awarded by any of the polytechnics in Singapore an overall score of at least 6 with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four sub-tests of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Malaysian Certificate of Education/Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia English Language Communicational (122 or 322) grade 6 or better. a Diploma from SIM Information on the IELTS can be obtained from the British Council at Tel: (65) 6473 6661 ext 162. Websites: www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-exams-ielts or www.ielts.org. Priority of admission to the SIM course is given to candidates who meet the English proficiency requirement before the close of the SIM application period. Other qualifications to satisfy the general entrance requirement The following qualifications may also serve to meet the University of London s general entrance requirement for admission into Level 1: SIM Diploma in Accounting, Diploma in Banking and Finance, Diploma in International Business or Diploma in Management Studies Polytechnic diplomas or diplomas from FSI, GSI or JSIST University of London Diploma in Economics University of London International Foundation Certificate (IFP) Teaching certificate from NIE/NTU NUS High School Diploma NCC Education International Diploma in Computer Studies (IDCS) NCC Education, International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies (IADCS) Head of Programme, Ms Lim Kim Ying, with Michael Frantzis and Dr Maggie Cooper at Goldsmiths 12

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) Candidates with diploma qualifications may apply to the University of London for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), better known as APLs or credit transfer. APL may be awarded for up to four units Levels1 and 2. The qualification on which your application is based must have been obtained within the five years preceding the application. You cannot be considered for APL from a particular unit if you have already entered the examination for that unit. APL may be awarded if you have previously studied a similar subject in the same depth, at degree level, and you achieved good marks in the corresponding examination. The granting of APL is at the discretion of the University. The University reserves the right to review its APL policy in respect of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing and Information Systems or Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Creative Computing each year. Discretionary Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) A fee of 85 (per full unit) is charged by the University of London for processing discretionary APL. Fees are subjected to change yearly. In order for an application to be considered a student must normally have successfully completed the whole of the qualification on the basis of which he or she is claiming APL and have already received the final award for that qualification. An application from a student who has not yet received his or her award will be considered under the rules governing APL at the time that the award is finally made and not at the time that the application for APL was submitted. If discretionary APL is granted, inform SIM immediately so that a pro-rated refund of unattended classes for that unit may be given to you. Automatic Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)* APL for the courses specified in the table below is awarded automatically based on the polytechnic qualification stated. The APL application fee is not required for APL awarded in this category. The APL is subject to review and changes each year. Qualification Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore Diploma in Business Informatics Diploma in Business Enterprise IT Diploma in Engineering Informatics Diploma in Financial Informatics Diploma in Information Security Diploma in Information Technology Diploma in Business Intelligence & Analytics Diplomas in: Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology; Aerospace Systems & Management; Biomedical Engineering; Digital & Precision Engineering; Electronics, Computer & Communications; Engineering; Engineering with Business; Electrical Engineering with Eco-Design; Mechatronic Engineering; Nanotechnology & Materials Science Diploma in Multimedia & Infocomm Technology Diploma in Telematics & Media Technology APL Exemption (Max. of 4 full units) (until 2013 intake) CO1102 if passed IT1501 with A; CO1109; CO1110 (from 2014 intake) CO1102 if passed IT1501 with A; CO1110 CO1102 if passed both IT1561 & IT1571 with at least C; CO1110; CO2209 CO1102 if passed both IT1751 & IT1761 with at least C; CO1110 CO1102 if passed both IT1621 & IT1631 with at least C CO1102 if passed both IT1521 & IT1531 with at least C; CO1110 (until 2013 intake) CO1102 if passed both IT1101 & IT1201 with at least C; CO1109; CO1110 (from 2014 intake) CO1102 if passed both IT1101 & IT1201 with at least C; CO1110 CO1102 if passed IT1325 with A; CO1110; CO2209 CO1102 CO1102 if passed both EG1740 & EG2741 with at least C; CO1110; CO2209 CO1102; CO1110 Maths entry requirement Meet requirement 13

Qualification Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore Diploma in Information Technology Diploma in Information Security & Forensics Diplomas in: Aerospace Electronics; Aerospace Technology; Audio-Visual Technology; Automation & Mechatronic Systems; Biomedical Engineering; Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering; Clean Energy Management; Electrical Engineering; Engineering Science; Environmental & Water Technology; Marine & Offshore Engineering; Mechanical Engineering Diploma in Electronic & Computer Engineering Diploma in Network Systems & Security Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Diplomas in: Business Applications; Business Information Systems; Information Technology; IT Service Management; Mobile Software Development Diplomas in: Aerospace Avionics; Aerospace Engineering; Aviation Management; Electrical & Electronic Engineering; Engineering Systems & Management; Industrial & Operations Management; Green Building Energy Management; Supply Chain Management Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore Diplomas in: Aerospace Electronics; Aeronautical Engineering; Bioengineering; Electrical & Electronic Engineering; Energy Systems & Management; Engineering Systems; Engineering with Business; Mechanical Engineering; Mechatronics & Robotics Diploma in Music & Audio Technology Diplomas in: Applied Chemistry with Materials Science; Applied Chemistry with Pharmaceutical Science; Diploma in Business Information Technology Diploma in Infocomm Security Management Diploma in Information Technology Diploma in Computer Engineering APL Exemption (Max. of 4 full units) CO1109; CO1110 CO2222 CO1102 (until 2013 intake) CO1102; CO1110 (from 2014 intake) CO1102 CO1102; CO1110; CO2222 CO1110 NA CO1102 CO1102 if passed both MS0100 & ST8104 with at least C CO1102 if passed both MS2125 & MS2128 with at least C (until 2013 intake) CO1109 if passed both ST1005 & ST0316; CO1110 (from 2014 intake) NA CO1109 if passed both ST1005 (or ST1109) & ST0316; CO1110; CO2209 if passed both ST1001 & ST2503 CO1109 if passed both ST1005 (or ST1109) & ST0316; CO1110 CO1102; CO1110; CO2222 if taken Computer Networks or Computer Security Option Maths entry requirement Meet requirement Does not meet requirement Meet requirement Meet requirement 14

Qualification Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore Diplomas in: Cyber & Digital Security; Digital Forensics; Game & Entertainment Technology (until 2013 intake); Game Design & Development (from 2014 intake); Information Technology; Internet & Multimedia Development; Interactive Media Informatics; Mobile & Wireless Computing (until 2013 intake) Diploma in Mobile & Network Services Diplomas in: 3D Interactive Media Technology; Aerospace Electronics; Aerospace Engineering; Aviation Management & Services; Biomedical Engineering; Business Process & Systems Engineering; Clean Energy; Computer Engineering; Electronics; Green Building & Sustainability; Infocomm & Network Engineering; Integrated Facility Management; Mechatronics; Media & Communications Technology; Microelectronics * APL awarded is subject to final confirmation. APL Exemption (Max. of 4 full units) CO1102 if at least grades A,B or B,A in CMA1C01 & CMA1C02; CO1110 (from 2014 intake) CO1102 if at least grades A,B or B,A in CMA1C01 & CMA1C02; CO1110; CO2222 CO1102 if at least grades A,B or B,A in EMA1001 & EMA1002 Maths entry requirement Meet requirement if CMA1CO & CMA1C02 or EMA1001 & EMA1002 with at least C Dr Maggie Cooper (middle, row 1) and Ms Lim Kim Ying (middle, row 2) with a few of the CIS graduates who achieved First Class Honours in 2014 15

FEEs Commencement Dates Course Start Date Course End Date Programme Fees (2015 intake) SIM Application fee (local students) SIM Application fee (international students) SIM Programme fee (BSc*; 12 full units) S$96.30 S$321.00 S$25,680.00 UOL application fee (one time payment) 80.00 UOL initial registration fee (Level 1 only) 755.00 UOL continuing registration fee (payable at Level 2 and 3)** 740.00 UOL examination fee (12 units)** 4,000.00 University of London increases their fees each year. UOL fees quoted are for 2015 only. Fees for 2016 and 2017 are estimated amounts. * Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree ** The University of London examination fee, payable in S$ to the RELC Examinations Bureau, includes an admin fee (per paper) to RELC. Estimated Overall Fees (SIM & UOL) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total for three years Full-time Bachelor of Science (Honours) Full-time Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree (3 years) S$13,200.00 S$12,250.00 S$12,550.00 S$38,000.00 Miscellaneous Fees (University of London) UOL APL application fee (discretionary APLs) 85.00 UOL transcript request fee 25.00 UOL fee for exam result checks (per unit) 50.00 Additional UOL continuing registration fees (annual fee) apply for those who extend their registration with the University Miscellaneous Fees (SIM) Repeat fee for full unit Repeat fee for half unit Change of Degree (per request) Deferment (Leave of Absence) fee Admin fee for UOL revision workshop (per request) Reinstatement fee Timetable changes made after class starts Replacement of SIM student card All fees in S$ are inclusive of 7% GST unless indicated otherwise. 7 September 2015 June 2018 The above end date includes the UOL final examination period S$2,140.00 S$1,070.00 S$107.00 S$107.00 S$53.50 S$53.50 S$53.50 S$20.00 Payment Schedule All SIM fees are payable prior to the commencement of each academic year. Please refer to the website nearer the application period. The application period typically begins in January. SIM Global Education Scholarship New or existing students enrolling for Bachelor s degree programs under SIM GE may apply for the SIM Global Education Scholarship. Awards are granted to students with exemplary academic results or achievements in sports and arts. The scholarships are tenable for the minimum period required to complete the full/remaining course of study, as stipulated by the program. 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. 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: 1800 629 2265 Website: www.maybank2u.com.sg POSB Tel: 6333 0033 Website: www.posb.com.sg RHB Bank Berhad Tel: 1800 323 0100 Website: www.rhbbank.com.sg Interest-Free Instalment Plans When you charge above S$500 to your Citibank or OCBC Visa/Mastercard, you can enjoy interest-free instalments of six or 12 months. Terms and conditions apply. For more information, please call: Citibank Tel: 1800 225 5225 Website: www.citibank.com.sg OCBC Tel: 1800 363 3333 Website: www.ocbc.com.sg Venue Classes will be held at SIM Headquarters, 461 Clementi Road, Singapore 599491. Alternative location may be at SIM Management House, 41 Namly Avenue, Singapore 267616. 16

application & admission How to Apply Application Apply online at www1.simge.edu.sg/apply 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, 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. Application Fee (July 2015 Intake onwards) Local applicants S$96.30 International applicants S$321.00* * 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. Application Outcome All applicants will be informed of their application outcome via an email notification at least 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. 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. 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 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 (www.cpe.gov.sg). 17

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 www.cpe.gov.sg. 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 www1.simge.edu.sg/medicalinsurance 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 12.00 noon would be considered as submission on the next working day. Where withdrawal is initiated by SIM PL or due to visa permit rejection c. 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 6. 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 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. 18

vibes why study at sim global education VIBES@SIM The promise of a holistic learning experience that ensures success At SIM GE, we know that it takes more than classroom excellence to inspire our students to succeed. Our approach towards an all-rounded and holistic education experience is captured in VIBES@SIM. Vibrancy of Student Life Brace yourself for an exciting campus life beyond the classroom. With almost a quarter of our students coming from over 40 countries from around the world, our campus offers a diverse and vibrant melting pot of talents, ideas and experiences. In addition, round-the-year student activities from more than 70 student clubs offer you ample opportunities to pursue your extra-curricular interests in arts, culture, and sports and develop personal skills in communication and leadership, at the same time helping you to build community bonds and networks that will benefit you later in life. 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 SIM s Headquarters at Clementi with an area of 119,000 m 2 serves as the main campus for about 23,000 students. The four towering blocks include well-appointed classrooms and lecture rooms, the extensive Tay Eng Soon management library, seminar rooms, offices, and computer laboratories. Pride of place are a new performing arts theatre, a sports hub and a real-time financial training centre. The central atrium at Block A allows for the hosting of major events such as exhibitions and convocation gatherings. A new addition at the atrium is the Heritage Gallery that celebrates 50 years of SIM s rich education legacy. 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. 19

Blend of Culture With a blend of 40 nationalities from across the globe, SIM GE s remarkable global mix of cultural diversities continues to grow. Providing an excellent platform for cultural exchange and knowledge sharing, a diverse student population is your gateway to understanding how the world thinks and relates. Experience a world-class education and a global mindset in a location that is the epicentre of buzzing Asia. Education Options 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 in areas such as applied science, arts, business, communication, design, finance, information technology, hospitality, management, nursing, social sciences and more. The SIM Education Abroad Programme will enable you to experience vibrant cross-cultural exchanges and broaden your horizons through international industry practices, whilst grooming you to become global-minded executives. You will also be able to sharpen your employability by honing your soft skills in leadership and personal effectiveness through workshops. Stability With over 50-year-old heritage, over 132,000 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 the premier organisation for higher education and lifelong learning in Singapore and the region. The promise of VIBES@SIM ensures students well-being and a holistic education. Committed to the welfare of every student, SIM GE extends support to all its students, from financial assistance schemes to counselling services and structured processes for grievance resolution. SIM GE 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 www.simge.edu.sg/ge/support 20

SIM STUDENT LIFE 24 hours in 1 day... 365 days in 1 year... 1095 days in 3 years... Make the most of your time in SIM. Global Learning Global Learning offers a full spectrum of opportunities to gain overseas exposure. From the intellectual vibrancy of world-class academic exchanges, to examining the economic development of global cities, to understanding the complexities of social change; we present platforms for you to be at the centre of global engagement. Internship and Career Services Internships bridge students and graduates into the realities of the working world. A professional internship allows you to understand better if your skill sets and beliefs match the culture and values of the organisation you intend to join by offering the opportunity to test your abilities against real-world scenarios. Gain insights into your intended field of work in ways that will contribute value to your career in the long run. Career Services helps you to make the transition from academic life to a career of choice by identifying your core strengths and interests, and matching these to an appropriate profession. Gain insights into what different jobs and industries offer and require through job fairs, company visits and industry-related talks. Student Care Healthy, balanced and effective individuals are more likely to do well in life. Student Care regularly organises programmes on healthy living, wellness, time management, stress management and a range of other soft skills that will boost your well-being. You can also drop in to the Student Wellness Centre for relaxation, interaction with SIM peer mentors and check out wellness resource materials. Student Development Student Development supports the leadership and personal development, artistic and athletic pursuits of our students. We believe that these initiatives instill values, inspire creativity and expression, and builds resilence and teamwork as key qualities for life. With more than 70 student councils and clubs, we provide ample opportunities for you to take on leadership roles to contribute to the vibrancy of our campus. Dance recital by SIM GE Dance (All)titude Global Immersion Programme at Cambridge SIM Job Fair 2014 21

Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd 461 Clementi Road Singapore 599491 Tel: +65 6248 9746 Fax: +65 6462 9411 Email: study@sim.edu.sg www.simge.edu.sg Photo Credits Pages 1, 3, 4, 5: Photos courtesy of the University of London, UK Page 11: Photo courtesy of SIM Photography Club This brochure contains key information, accurate as at time of print on 2 January 2015. For the most updated and complete programme information, refer to our website at www.simge.edu.sg SIM and University of London reserve the right to change the information, including fees, herein at any time. Members of The SIM Group