Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (Full-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

Full-time, 6 Months

Campus location
Campus location

SIM Campus

Application Dates
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)
Estimated Fees

(incl. GST)*

S$6,147.60 - S$6,583.60

* 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 Singapore progresses towards building a digital economy in a Smart Nation, Infocomm Technology (ICT) will be a key driver in transforming work processes through a highly skilled and specialised workforce, leading to demand for more technical IT specialists, in areas such as IT Development, Data Analytics and Cyber Security.

Thus, this is an opportune time for SIM GE to provide conceptual, skills-based, and practical learning in the emerging field of business analytics through the Graduate Certificate.

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme, you will be able to:

  1. Recognise, understand, and apply the concepts and methods of business analytics
  2. Identify, model, and solve business problems in different settings using appropriate analytics techniques and tools
  3. Statistically analyse data, develop, and analyse predictive models, and optimise business processes
  1. Communicate the results of the analysis using appropriate data visualisation techniques
  2. Apply data analytics techniques to mine data and select and use appropriate business intelligence and data mining applications to support business objectives

Further Studies & Career Prospects

With the Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics, you can apply to :
Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS):
  • Master of Management
  • Master of Analytics and Visualisation
  • Master of Human Capital Management

Entitled of 10 units of Credit Recognition with CGPA 2.4 and above, and meeting instituition's admission requirements

University of Wollongong (UOW):
  • Master of Computing (Data Analytics)
​​​​​​Graduates of this programme will be able to pursue a wide range of career opportunities as:
  • IT Business Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Data Mining Specialist
  • Web Analyst
  • IT Sales/Marketing Executive
  • IT Consulting/Management Executive

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Why study at SIM

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Excellent value with lower tuition costs in SIM, with opportunities for overseas exchange and transfer.

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Intake Dates

There will be four intakes 1 year, in January, April, July, October.

January 2025 Intake

PROGRAMME DURATION

02 January 2025  - 30 June 2025

APPLICATION PERIOD

12 June 2024 till 08 November 2024 (For International Applicants)
12 June 2024 till 15 November 2024 (Local Applicants)

April 2025 Intake

PROGRAMME DURATION

01 April 2025  - 30 September 2025

APPLICATION PERIOD

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

July 2025 Intake

PROGRAMME DURATION

01 July 2025  - 31 December 2025

APPLICATION PERIOD

22 November 2024 till 09 May 2025 (For international Applicants)
22 November 2024 till 16 May 2025 (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)

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Maximum allowed period to complete: 1 years.

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

  • 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: 39 hours per module, total 234 hours.
  • 2 terms. Each term is a period of three months.
  • Lectures at least 5 times a week (Mon-Sat).
  • 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 Graduate Diploma from SIM upon graduation.

Modules

6-month programme (2 Terms) of 6 modules:

  • Business Analytics Concepts, Principles and Applications
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Data Mining for Managers
  • Data Visualisation
  • Predictive Modelling
  • Python for Data Analysis

View module descriptions

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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.

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Fees & Financial Aid 

Programme fees are payable over 2 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 course fee does not include textbooks.

•    Total: S$6,147.60
•    Per module: S$1,024.60

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

Mandatory Fees 

All fees inclusive of prevailing GST.

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)