Graduate Certificate in Industry 4.0 (Part-Time) 

SIM Global Education

Programme Overview

Academic Level
Academic Level

Postgraduate/Masters, single major

Awarded by
Awarded by

Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore

Programme type
Programme type

Part-time, 6 Months

Campus location
Campus location

SIM Campus

Application Dates
Application Dates

1 November 2024 till 20 January 2025

Estimated Fees (incl. GST)
Estimated Fees

(incl. GST)*

S$4,080.96

* 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

As new automation and information technologies transform the traditional work processes of
manufacturing and logistics, traditional jobs in manufacturing are declining as they are being replaced
by automation. However, the need for a highly-trained workforce skilled in using and managing digital
technologies continues to grow, even as new kinds of jobs are created in the sector. The Graduate
Diploma in Industry 4.0 prepares you to enter the new industrial revolution of smart industry and digital
work processes that are transforming business today.

learning-outcome

Learning Outcomes

The Graduate Certificate in Industry 4.0 is designed for you to:

•    Identify, model, and solve business problems in different settings using appropriate Industry 4.0 techniques and tools.
•    Statistically analyse data, develop and analyse predictive models, and optimise manufacturing and logistical processes.
•    Communicate and collaborate with IT specialists in implementing Industry 4.0 initiatives in your organisation.

Intake Dates

There will be six intakes 1 year, in January, March, May, July, September, November.

January 2025 intake

PROGRAMME DURATION

02 January 2025 – 30 June 2025

APPLICATION PERIOD

1 August 2024 till 29 October 2024

March 2025 intake

PROGRAMME DURATION

1 March 2025 - 30 August 2025

APPLICATION PERIOD

1 November 2024 till 20 January 2025

May 2025 intake

PROGRAMME DURATION

01 May 2025  - 31 October 2025

APPLICATION PERIOD

1 January 2025 till 21 March 2025

July 2025 Intake

PROGRAMME DURATION

01 July 2025 - 31 December 2025

APPLICATION PERIOD

1 March 2025 – 20 May 2025

September 2025 intake

PROGRAMME DURATION

01 September 2025 - 28 February 2026

APPLICATION PERIOD

1 May 2025 – 21 July 2025

November 2025 intake

PROGRAMME DURATION

1 November 2025 - 30 April 2026

APPLICATION PERIOD

1 July 2025 – 20 September 2025

Download academic calendar (PDF)

Maximum allowed period to complete: 1 year

No refund or recourse should the student fail to complete in the maximum period.

SIM reserves the right to recommend and withdraw a student who cannot cope with the demands of the programme.

Curriculum

Structure

  • Blended learning is an approach to education that combines online lesson delivery and interaction with traditional face-to-face (F2F) classroom learning. It requires the physical presence of both the teacher and student, with some elements of student control over time, place, path, or pace. While students still attend physical lessons with a teacher, the lesson delivery is combined with computer-mediated activities for students to do more independent learning with guidance.
  • Approximately 50% of teaching will be conducted F2F (6 lessons of physical interaction), and the other 50% conducted via synchronous online teaching (7 lessons of online interaction per module).
  • Coursework includes attendance at lectures, e-learning, discussions of case studies and interactive presentations, tests, and completion of the group and individually written assignments.
  • Contact hours: 39 hours per module, total 117 hours
  • 3 semesters. Each semester is a period of two months.
  • Lectures at least twice a week (Mon-Fri evenings OR Sat 2 sessions)
  • Each lesson: 3 hours
  • Additional classes and workshops provided to teach study skills, academic writing and presentation.
  • Academic materials include module outlines, reading lists and handbooks on study strategies.
  • Minimum class size: 25 students. Students will be informed within 30 days before class commences.

Assessment & Attendance

  • Continuous assessment throughout the programme, e.g., individual assignment, group project, case study, quiz/class test, presentations, and class participation.
  • In addition to continuous assessments, students are required to take a test or an exam for all modules.
  • To attain a pass for each module, students must achieve overall minimum GPA of 1.0 (grade D).
  • This is an intensive programme. All students are encouraged to attain a minimum attendance rate of 75%.

Requirements to Graduate

Students who pass all modules will be issued a transcript and awarded with a Certificate from SIM upon graduation.

Modules

6-month Part-Time programme (3 Terms) of 3 modules:

  • Industry 4.0 – Trends and Transformations
  • Data Analytics for Industry 4.0
  • Cyber-Physical Systems and the Industrial Internet of Things

View module descriptions (PDF 104 KB)

Admission Criteria

Accepted Entry Qualifications

The following qualifications are accepted:

  • A degree from a recognised university; or
  • Candidates (30 years old and above) who are Diploma holders or hold equivalent qualifications with a minimum of 8 years of working experience.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose academic qualifications are not attained in the English medium are required to demonstrate proficiency in English in one of the following minimum test scores:

  • Paper-based TOEFL 570
  • Internet-based TOEFL 88
  • IELTS 6.0

Note: TOEFL or IELTS test scores must be less than 2 years at point of enrolment.

Fees & Financial Aid 

Programme fees are payable over 3 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. The programme fee does not include textbooks.

•    Total: S$4,080.96
•    Per module: S$1,360.32

Fees will be subject to revised GST of 8% effective on 1 Jan 2023 and 9% on 1 Jan 2024. Refer to GST Notes under Fees Tab for more information.

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

Mandatory Fees 

All fees inclusive of prevailing GST.
 

Application Fee: S$109.00

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.

International students will not be eligible for a Student’s Pass Visa.