SIM Celebrates
60 Years of Purpose
In 2024, SIM celebrates 60 purposeful years of future-focused leadership in cultivating excellence, resilience, and lifelong learning, paving pathways for world-class qualifications and thriving career advancements.
SIM is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, marking six decades of dedication to empowering and enabling individuals through learning and education. Established in 1964 in response to Singapore's call for skilled management professionals, SIM has evolved from offering short management courses to pioneering diploma programmes in the 70s and forging partnerships with overseas universities in the 80s. Throughout these years, our mission has remained steadfast: to help individuals become the best versions of themselves through learning, contributing to personal growth and societal advancement.
At SIM, we believe that education is a powerful equaliser, capable of transforming lives and socio-economic outcomes. Our commitment to social equity is reflected in our efforts to provide accessible educational pathways, scholarships and bursaries for academic success. We are driven by our purpose to enable everyone to maximise their potential, regardless of their background. This guiding principle shapes our decisions, actions, and values, ensuring that our mission is greater than any individual and is for the collective good of society.
At SIM, we believe that education is a powerful equaliser, capable of transforming lives and socio-economic outcomes. Our commitment to social equity is reflected in our efforts to provide accessible educational pathways, scholarships and bursaries for academic success. We are driven by our purpose to enable everyone to maximise their potential, regardless of their background. This guiding principle shapes our decisions, actions, and values, ensuring that our mission is greater than any individual and is for the collective good of society.
SIM's Heritage
SIM has grown alongside Singapore, evolving into a leading private institution for education and lifelong learning. Founded in 1964 by the Economic Development Board to support the nation’s industrialisation, SIM has continuously innovated to meet the evolving needs of the workforce. Our commitment to advancing management excellence and providing quality, industry-relevant education remains steadfast.
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SIM60 Tag
SIM60 Tag
An infinite loop is integrated in SIM’s 60th anniversary tag to highlight our ceaseless pursuit in fostering lifelong learning and bringing about social impact. The tag symbolises our lasting heritage and unchanging commitment towards learners.Dr Richard K M Eu - SIM Social Enterpreneurship Centre
Officially opened on 30 July at SIM’s Clementi Campus, the Centre aims to foster and develop sustainable capabilities essential for advancing Singapore’s social service sector. The opening was attended by some 50 guests from the social service sector, and members of the Eu family, including special guest, President of the National Council of Social Service, Ms Anita Fam.
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SIM Chairman’s Award for Resilience
The SIM Chairman's Award for Resilience celebrates students who have shown remarkable resilience, excelling academically and professionally despite challenges. Their stories reflect the core values SIM has upheld since 1964—diverse learning pathways and unwavering tenacity. As we commemorate six decades of empowering individuals and transforming lives, we proudly honour this year's recipients and their inspiring journeys.
Stay tuned for more inspiring stories from our SIM Trailblazers!
Upcoming SIM60 Anniversary Events
SIM60 Learning Festival
28 November 2024
SIM Performing Arts Theatre
SIM60 Gala Dinner
28 November 2024
Sheraton Towers Singapore
Photos Of Our Past Events
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SG Ambassador to Indonesia (right) looking on as SIM Chairman (middle) and Provost prepares to present Nasi Tumpeng as a symbol of gratitude
SIM Global Education signed a MOU with Yayasan Haluan Abadi Sejahtera, SIM's first Overseas Teaching Centre in Batam
A second MOU was signed with Elyon Christian Senior High School, which will enable SIM to understand their learning needs better
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SIM signed four Memorandums of Understanding
with Duy Tan University, FPT Schools, the Olympia Schools and Ispace Cyber Security College to collaborate in areas of promotion, explore and provide opportunities on scholarships, and study tours to SIM
Revealing the refreshed SIM brand
(L-R) Professor Wei Kwok Kee, Provost, SIM Global Education; Mr Ian Tan, Deputy Chief of Mission and Counsellor of the Singapore Embassy in Hanoi, and Mr Gerald Lum, Director, Brand, Marketing and Communications, SIM
Mr Ian Tan, Deputy Chief of Mission and Counsellor of the Singapore Embassy in Hanoi giving the opening address
Official opening of the SIM Representative Office in Hanoi with a ribbon cutting ceremony
Appointment of Pro-Tem Committee for the SIM Overseas Alumni Chapter for Hanoi
Mr. Seah Chin Siong delivering an inspiring speech on SIM’s mission and future.
Inspiring presentations from our leaders, setting the tone for the next 60 years.
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The Dr Richard K M Eu – SIM Social Entrepreneurship Centre (RESSEC) Opens to Advance Singapore’s Social Sector
30 July 2024
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Singapore Institute of Management partners with Indonesian schools to offer pathways for global education opportunities on their 60th anniversary
24 July 2024
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Singapore Institute of Management celebrates 60th anniversary in Vietnam, rebrands with new initiatives to reflect new era of learning
28 June 2024
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Tastemakers: From drugs, bankruptcy and jail to starting a social enterprise cafe for ex-offenders
09 Nov 2024
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Private uni degree was key to unlock KEK Seafood boss’s business savvy
19 Aug 2024
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Gen Y Speaks: I never cared about a degree, until my first 2 businesses failed. Now I see how education isn’t just a piece of paper
19 Jul 2024
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Yes, they can: How private uni’s progressive approach shaped grads’ can-do spirit
10 Jul 2024