Programme Overview

Academic Level

Diploma, single major

Awarded by

Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore

Programme type

Full-time, 15 months

Campus location

SIM Campus

Application Dates

23 August 2024 till 07 February 2025 (For International Applicants) 23 August 2024 till 14 February 2025 (Local Applicants)

Estimated Fees
(incl. GST)*

S$13,259.85 - S$15,238.20

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* Exclude application fee, preparatory or bridging course fee, and other fees. Refer to the Fees & Financial Aid section for details.

Programme Outline

Developed and Awarded by Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore

This 15-month programme is for you, if you intend to pursue a career in accounting or general commercial, management, and operation.

Prerequisite(s)

Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements might be recommended to undergo a 6-month Management Foundation Studies (MFS) programme.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme, you will:

Good foundation in accounting concepts and practice
Accreditation towards professional accounting qualification

Further Studies & Career Prospects

With the Diploma, you can apply for advanced standing to the various degree programmes with our partner universities

View details about advanced standing (PDF 123 KB)

Obtain credit exemptions for professional accounting qualification from:

Accounting and finance-related positions in:

Financial services
Auditing services
Banking
Business development
Investment management
Marketing and retail
Manufacturing
Public service

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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.

Bond-Free Scholarship & Bursary - Scholarships are available to students who excel in academics, sports or arts.

Global Perspectives & Insights - Exposure to diverse cultures and a global network.

Learn more about the SIM Advantage

Intake Dates

2 intakes a year in April and October.

April 2025 Intake

PROGRAMME DURATION

1 April 2025 – 30 June 2026

APPLICATION PERIOD

23 August 2024 till 07 February 2025 (For International Applicants)
23 August 2024 till 14 February 2025 (Local Applicants)

October 2024 intake

PROGRAMME DURATION

1 October 2024 to 31 December 2025

APPLICATION PERIOD

18 November 2023 till 09 August 2024 (For International Applicants)
18 November 2023 till 16 August 2024 (For Local Applicants)

Download academic calendar (PDF 210 KB)

Maximum allowed period to complete the 15-month programme is 30 months or 2.5 years.

No refund or recourse when student did not complete in the maximum period.

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 has expired.

Curriculum

Structure

Lecturers are both academic and industry-based professionals with extensive work experience and knowledge in their domain.
Average teacher-student ratio 1:70

View a list of lecturers’ teaching modules

Minimum class size: 25; maximum class size: 90
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 individually written assignments.
Contact hours: 42 hours per module, total: 630 hours
5 terms. Each term is a period of three months.
Lectures at least 6 times a week (Mon-Sat)
Each lesson: 3 hours
Classes and workshops are available on study skills, academic writing, and presentation.
Academic materials include module outlines, reading lists and handbooks on study strategies.
Minimum class size to commence: 25 students. Students will be informed within 30 days before class commence

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Assessment & Attendance

Continuous assessment and end-of-term exam
Continuous assessments include case studies, class tests, discussions, presentations, group, and individual assignments.
To attain a pass for each module, students must achieve overall minimum GPA of 1.0 (grade D).
Attendance requirement:
- Local students: 75%
- International students: at least 90% attendance in any month of the course (as required by the Singapore Immigration Checkpoints Authority)

Requirements to Graduate

Graduating students who passed all 15 modules will be issued a transcript and awarded with a Diploma from SIM upon graduation.

Modules

15-month full-time programme (5 terms) of 15 modules:

Auditing and Assurance
Business Accounting
Business Management and Communications
Business Mathematics
Business Statistics
Business Law

Company Law and Secretarial Practice
Cost and Management Accounting
Economics for Managers
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Information Systems for Business
Managing Human Resources
Managing Business Finance
Principles of Marketing
Taxation

View module descriptions (PDF 435 KB)

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Admission Criteria

Applicants will be assessed based on all the qualifications they have submitted. Meeting the minimum requirement does not mean automatic admission.

Accepted Entry Qualifications

GCE A-level, IB diploma, or other equivalent pre-university certifications, or Polytechnic diploma, or SIM GE’s foundation programme, namely, Management Foundation Studies (MFS)
Other qualifications will be assessed based on the equivalence to GCE ‘A’ level examinations.

Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements might be recommended to undergo the 6-month Management Foundation Studies (MFS) programme.

Equivalent International Qualifications

International applicants will be assessed on the qualification’s equivalent to the GCE ‘A’ level examinations. For information on international qualifications, refer to SIM’s International Student Prospectus.

Download the International Student Prospectus

English Language Requirements

GCE ‘O’ level credit pass (grade 1 to 6) in English (as first language) or
English ACT Total score of 24 with at least 20 for writing; or
TOEFL 550 (TWE 4.0) or 213 (computer‐based) plus 4 in the Test of Written English (TWE) or 59 (iBT) or 59 (iBT Home Edition); or
IELTS 5.5; or
Pass SIM English test at Advanced 1 level; or
SAT I 550 (critical reading & writing); or
Pearson Test of English (PTEA) 42; or
RMIT English Worldwide (REW) Advanced Level; or
Duolingo English Test score (DET) of 90; or
An equivalent English Language qualification

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirement would need to undergo the Certificate in English Language (CEL) programme prior to enrolment in the MFS and Diploma programmes.

The duration of the CEL programme depends on the applicant’s English language proficiency level. Applicants can sit for an English Placement

Test conducted by SIM to determine their English language proficiency level.

View full requirements

Notes:

IELTS or TOEFL scores must be less than two years at point of enrolment.
The SIM English Placement Test results will be valid for one year from the date of the test.

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Fees & Financial Aid 

Programme fees are payable over 5 terms before class starts.

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.

Local students:

Total Programme Fees: S$13,259.85

Per module: S$883.99

International students:

Total Programme Fees: S$14,289.90

Per module: S$952.66

GST Notes
Fees published are inclusive of current GST of 9%.

Mandatory Fees 

All fees inclusive of prevailing GST.

Student Development Fee

Applicable to all students embarking on a full-time Diploma or Undergraduate programme at SIM. This fee goes towards activities that will help in students’ personal growth and equip them with functional skills that enhance their employability.

S$512.30

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

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: S$109.00

International applicants: S$545.00 (not inclusive of Student’s Pass application)

Scholarships & Bursaries

SIM GE Bursary

The SIM GE Bursary aims to provide financial assistance to needy students studying at SIM GE. This award is given based on our eligibility criteria, as well as the assessed level of neediness of the applicants.

Learn more

SIM GE Bursary

SIM GE Diploma Scholarships

The SIM GE Academic Excellence Scholarship (Diploma) and the SIM GE Merit Scholarship (Diploma) are awarded to outstanding international students to pursue Diploma programmes awarded by SIM.

Learn more

SIM GE Diploma Scholarships

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