新加坡管理學(xué)院

Developed, fully taught and awarded by Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, UK.

Objectives

• Provide an insight into business and management on a national and global scale
• Develop an appreciation and understanding of current business practices
• Develop valuable work skills and experience through practical training to help you prepare for or develop your career
• Introduce and develop a breadth of knowledge in a wide range of business topics
• Provide the opportunity to combine academic theory and practical skills in a written dissertation
• Develop research skills and critical thinking through debates and discussions

This programme is designed for local polytechnic diploma holders with an average Grade B who wish to pursue a degree in broad-based management.

An SIM Preparatory Course in Business is available for non-business related diploma holders.

The programme offers you the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of a range of business topics, combined with industry placement, building valuable skills for future employment. Through a combination of academic theory and practical work, you will develop critical thinking skills as you and your peers share views, debate and discuss.

Preparation for Industry Placement

You will receive dedicated career coaching and advice from the University. There will be a compulsory preparatory programme on personal and professional development including one-to-one career coaching conducted by Birmingham career professionals.

By undertaking an industry placement, students gain valuable work skills and experience, providing them an advantage in today’s competitive graduate marketplace.

Student learning on the placement will be assessed by the University of Birmingham.

Note: International students will need to complete their placement in their home country or any other countries.

Career Prospects

Birmingham’s business degrees have long been recognised by major employees across all sectors of the economy. The programme is continuously updated to reflect the latest thinking in business education, providing rigorous academic training with practical relevance.

Graduates can find employment across all sectors of the economy. Likely employment sectors include retail management, financial services, accountancy, manufacturing, management consultancy and others.

CMI Professional Accreditation

SIM-Birmingham students upon graduation will receive an additional CMI Level 5 Diploma professional qualification in Management and Leadership. This qualification is a recognition of graduates’ key skills and competencies as future effective managers. With one-year free CMI membership post graduation, graduates will be another step closer towards achieving the Chartered Manager status.

Opportunity for Postgraduate Study

Graduates may further their studies to attain higher qualifications from universities around the world upon completion of this programme.

To pursue a Master’s qualification with University of Birmingham, you will require at least an upper second class award. The University of Birmingham currently offers a suite of postgraduate taught programmes in SIM.