Established to address the academic challenges of secondary school graduates, the CPBM programme aims to help those who wish to join SIM certificate programmes despite initial qualifications.
This programme is designed to build a strong academic foundation and essential study skills for higher education success.
The CPBM provides a comprehensive curriculum, emphasing in enhancing English skills and critical thinking, and laying down foundational business studies and economics principles. It serves as a bridge in preparing students for a smooth transition to advanced studies at SIM.
Certificate in Pre-Sessional Business Management
Programme Overview
Academic Level
Certificate/Foundation, single major
Awarded by
Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore
Programme type
Full-time, 6 months
Campus location
SIM Campus
Application Dates
21 February 2025 till 08 August 2025 (For International applicants) 21 February 2025 till 15 August 2025 (For Local Applicants)
Estimated Fees
(incl. GST)*
$3,684.20 - $4,120.20
* Exclude application fee, preparatory or bridging course fee, and other fees. Refer to the Fees & Financial Aid section for details.
Certificate in Pre-Sessional Business Management
Programme Outline
Further Studies & Career Prospects
With the Certificate, you can progress to the Certificate programmes:
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Why study at SIM
SIM is the leading private education institution in Singapore.
Excellent value with lower tuition costs in SIM, with opportunities for overseas exchange and transfer.
Intake Dates
2 intakes a year in April and October.
April 2025 intake
PROGRAMME DURATION
1 Apr 2025 – 30 September 2025
APPLICATION PERIOD
23 August 2024 till 07 Feb 2025 (For International Applicants)
23 August 2024 till 14 Feb 2025 (For Local Applicants)
October 2025 Intake
PROGRAMME DURATION
1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
APPLICATION PERIOD
21 February 2025 till 08 August 2025 (For International applicants)
21 February 2025 till 15 August 2025 (For Local Applicants)
Curriculum
Structure
- Lecturers are both academic and industry-based professionals with extensive work experience and expertise in their domain knowledge.
- Average teacher-student ratio is 1:30.
- The course is 100% face-to-face lecture-based learning.
- Coursework includes attendance at lectures, discussions of case studies, tests, presentations, and completion of group and individual-written assignments.
- Students are required to access relevant websites and the Internet for research and assignments in their own time. Besides attending lectures, students also participate in computer lab sessions.
- Contact hours: total: 195 hours. Each lesson: 3 hours.
- Classes and workshops are organised to teach study skills, academic writing and presentation.
- Academic materials:
- Virtual Learning Environment
- Academic materials such as module books (soft copies), past assessment papers, reading lists and handbooks on good study strategies
- Minimum class size to commence: 20 students. Students will be informed within 30 days before class commences.
Assessment & Attendance
- For 100% continuous module, the module is assessed through multiple continuous assessments.
- Continuous assessments may include case studies, class tests, discussion, presentation, group and individual assignments.
- Students must pass all the modules in the course to qualify for progression to the Certificate programmes.
- Attendance requirement:
- 75% attendance to sit for exams.
- Student’s Pass holders: at least 90% attendance in any month of the course (as required by the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority).
Requirements to Graduate
To graduate, students must successfully complete and pass all 4 modules. Graduating students will receive a result transcript and the Certificate of Completion from SIM.
Graduating students will be deemed as meeting the academic requirement for entry into SIM Certificate in Foundation Studies
Modules
- Upper-Intermediate English
- Business Studies
- Fundamentals of Economics
- Thinking Skills in the Digital Age
Admission Criteria
Accepted Entry Qualifications
The following qualifications are accepted:
- Academic Qualifications: Obtain at least one GCE ‘O’ level credit pass
- English Language Proficiency: Obtain at least D7 for GCE ‘O’ level in English or equivalent qualification
English Language Requirements
- D7 for GCE ‘O’ level in English/IELTS 5 / Pass SIM English Placement Test or equivalent qualification
Fees & Financial Aid
One-time payment before class commences.
Payment to SIM can be made through SIMConnect using Credit Card (Visa or Master), PayNow, eNETS, OCBC Interest-free Instalment Plan (min. S$500) and cheques.
Programme Fees
All fees inclusive of prevailing GST.
| Modules | Amount |
| Upper-Intermediate English | $1,473.68 |
| Business Studies | $736.84 |
| Fundamentals of Economics | $736.84 |
| Thinking Skills in the Digital Age | $736.84 |
| Total | $3,684.20 |
GST Notes
Fees published are inclusive of current GST of 9%.
Mandatory One-time Fees
All fees inclusive of prevailing GST.
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International Student Induction Fee A one-time fee payable by new full-time international students. This fee covers pre-arrival and arrival support, including activities to enhance the international student learning experience. As applicable, payable with the programme fees’ first instalment. |
S$436.00 |
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Application Fee Payable for each application form that is submitted. Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. The fee will be refunded fully only if the intake does not commence. Unpaid applications will not be processed. |
Local applicants: International applicants: |
