International Foundation Diploma in Mass CommunicationsAwarded by: MDIS


Programme Curriculum
The International Foundation Diploma in Mass Communications has been specially designed to:
- Equip participants with more in-depth understanding of specialised Mass Communications subjects in the Print, Broadcast, Advertising and Public Relations
- Enhance the effectiveness of students’ practical skills and techniques through action-based training
- Enable participants to pursue an undergraduate degree in the field of Mass Communications
Why MDIS
The Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS), founded in 1956, is Singapore's oldest not-for-profit professional institute for lifelong learning. MDIS has two subsidiaries: Management Development Institute of Singapore Pte Ltd (MDIS Pte Ltd) to oversee its Singapore academic operations, and MDIS International Pte Ltd to further its globalisation strategy.
Assessment Methods
Modules will be assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations depending on the individual module objectives. The proportion of marks attributed to coursework and final examinations is subject to the discretion of individual lecturers and varies according to different modules.
Graduation
Students who successfully completed the programme will be awarded with the International Foundation Diploma in Mass Communications awarded by MDIS.
Progression
Upon successful completion of this programme, students will progress to the Higher Diploma in Mass Communications.
The Dynamics of Mass Communications
Media and Marketing Communications
Media Production Portfolio
Writing for Media Communication
Media Experiences
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 40 (tutorial)
Click here to download profiles of lecturers.
Duration & Intakes
Full-time | ||
Duration | Commencement | Completion |
7 Months | February 2022 | August 2022 |
May 2022 | November 2022 | |
August 2022 | February 2023 | |
November 2022 | May 2023 |
Fees & Structure
Structure | Tuition Fees* | Non-tuition Fees |
---|---|---|
Full-time | S$6,634.00 | S$200.00 - S$450.00 |
Part-time |
Application fees: S$107.00
Note:
- All application fees are non-refundable.
- All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
- Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop and medical insurance and fee protection scheme. Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop and fee protection scheme.
- International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
- Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
- Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be of age 14 and above and meet at least one of the following requirements:
At least 1 GCE 'O' Level Pass OR
NITEC / Higher NITEC Qualifications OR
International applicants must have completed 10 years of formal Education. OR
Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience) OR
At least 1 IGCSE Level Pass
English Language Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the stated English Language requirements :
C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent OR
Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent OR
A Pass in MDIS English Entrance Test (EET) OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English OR
1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English 1st language or 2nd language) OR
Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS OR
Achieve a minimum score of 85 and above in Duolingo English Test
Financial Assistance Scheme
Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.
Study Loans
Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
TCC Limited | +65 6319 3700 | http://www.tcc.org.sg |
DBS Bank | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com.sg |
Maybank | 1800 629 2265 | http://www.maybank2u.com.sg |
0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)
Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
Standard Chartered Bank | 1800 747 7000 | http://www.standardchartered.com.sg |
Maybank | 1800 968 2265 | http://www.maybank.com.sg |
UOB | 1800 226 6121 | http://www.uob.com.sg |
OCBC | 1800 363 3333 | http://www.ocbc.com.sg |
DBS | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com |
POSB | 1800 339 6666 | http://www.posb.com.sg |
Bank of China | 1800 669 5566 | http://www.bankofchina.com/sg |
Duration & Intakes
Full-time | ||
Duration | Commencement | Completion |
7 Months | February 2022 | August 2022 |
May 2022 | November 2022 | |
August 2022 | February 2023 | |
November 2022 | May 2023 |
Fees & Structure
Structure | Tuition Fees | Non-tuition Fees |
Full-time (7 Months) | S$7,490.00 | S$1,900.00 - S$2,300.00 |
Application fees: S$481.50
Note:
- All application fees are non-refundable.
- All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
- Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop and medical insurance and fee protection scheme. Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop and fee protection scheme.
- International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
- Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
- Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be of age 14 and above and meet at least one of the following requirements:
At least 1 GCE 'O' Level Pass OR
NITEC / Higher NITEC Qualifications OR
International applicants must have completed 10 years of formal Education. OR
Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience) OR
At least 1 IGCSE Level Pass
English Language Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the stated English Language requirements :
C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent OR
Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent OR
A Pass in MDIS English Entrance Test (EET) OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English OR
1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English 1st language or 2nd language) OR
Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS OR
Achieve a minimum score of 85 and above in Duolingo English Test
Application Procedure
International student is required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore.
Applicant is required to submit the following documents to MDIS:
MDIS Application Form
- 4 recent passport-size photographs of the applicant. (against white background)
- 1 copy of Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) e-Form 16
- Copy of applicant's passport pages showing his/ her particulars and travel and travel document's date of validity. (At least 1 year)
- Copy of applicant's Birth Certificate / Affidavit
- Copy of applicant's Certified / Notarised copy of Education Results/Certificates and Transcripts ( with detailed results)
- Copy of the student pass (For applicants transferred from other schools in Singapore) or Notification for Cancellation of Student Pass, Visit pass and Embarkation Form.
- Must show proof of English Medium Study / First Placement Test Attempted / IELTS / TOEFL
- Copy of financial ability. (e.g. bank statement, fixed deposit / saving account ) • Visa Required Country only (E.g. minimum amount of RMB150,000 for PRC only)
- Proof of parent's occupation (PRC only)
- University Matriculation Form (if applicable)
- Letter by applicant indicating interest to study with MDIS (study plan/ statement of purpose) for Master programmes
*Notarized English translations are needed if documents are in other languages.
For more enquiries, please contact us at 6278 8000 or email us at ib@mdis.edu.sg.
MDIS permits students to pay their course fee in instalments. An administrative charge of S$107.00 (inclusive of GST) will be levied on each late instalment payment of the course fee. Fees are payable upon confirmation and acceptance of the place in the programme before the programme commencement.
You may pay your fee by cash, NETS, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or by cheque or through our financial assistance scheme.If payment is by cheque, please indicate the details of the programme applied for on the back of the cheque, stating clearly you personal particulars and company name. Unless otherwise stated, all fees are inclusive of GST.
Please note that under the Private Education Act, all students will enter into a Fee Protection Scheme contract with MDIS.
Student Pass Application
International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detail information.
Quick Information
Duration of Course:
Full-time : 7 Months
Part-time: 12 Months
Commencement Dates
Full-time Programme:
Feb 2022
May 2022
Aug 2022
Nov 2022
Contact Details
Local students:
+65 6247 9111
International students:
Main Hotline:
+65 6278 8000
+65 6796 7005
+65 6796 7009
- Greater China:
+86 13911758357 (Beijing)
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+86 15989260052 (Guangzhou
+86 13688022229 (Chengdu)
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