Diploma in Management StudiesAwarded by: MDIS

Diploma in Management Studies
Diploma in Management Studies

Programme Objectives 

The Diploma in Management Studies has been specially designed to:

  • Provide a progression pathway for students with business related foundation diplomas
  • Impart the essential knowledge and pre-requisites needed for students to pursue a formal undergraduate education

Assessment Methods

Combination of class participation, assignments, presentations and written examinations.

Award

Students who have successfully completed all coursework and examinations will be awarded the Diploma in Management Studies.

 
In addition, this programme has incorporated a Digital Marketing Module (Maximising Paid Digital Media For Brand Building & Sales) delivered by d.kraft Singapore. Students will deep dive and learn the art and science behind the different ads seen on the internet. They will learn how to target the right customers on Google and Facebook learn to create, measure and optimise digital marketing campaigns. Students will also get an opportunity to work on an industry brief and will receive a Digital Marketing Practitioner Certificate upon completion of the project.

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.

Hear from our Students / Graduates

"The Principles of Marketing module taught me to compare various business portfolios, and about strategic planning models to analyse an enterprise’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.”

Dhanabal Rakesh
MDIS Alumnus
Class of 2020

Principles of Business Management (II)

Business Statistics

Business Accounting and Finance

Fundamentals of Information Technology

Principles of Economics

Principles of Marketing

Investment

Business Skills

 

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.

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Duration & Intakes

Full-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
7 Months April 2024 November 2024
August 2024 March 2025
October 2024 May 2025

 

Part-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
12 Months April 2024 April 2025
July 2024 July 2025  
October 2024 October 2025

 

Fees & Structure

Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
Full-time S$7,902.50 S$200.00 - S$450.00
Part-time

Application fees: S$109.00

Note:

# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
# Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, 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 16 and above and possess ONE of the following entrance requirements:

2 GCE 'A' Levels

OR

MDIS International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art

OR

MDIS International Foundation Diploma in Management Studies

OR

International applicants must have completed 12 years of formal education

OR

Relevant Foundation Diplomas from other recognised local/overseas polytechnics or other PEIs (with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education)

OR

Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience)

 

English Language Requirements

Applicants are required to possess one of the following:

C6 pass for English at GCE ‘O’ Levels or equivalent

OR

Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent

OR

Pass the English Entrance Test conducted by MDIS

OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English

OR

Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS

OR

Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English

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
 AMEX (Only 24 Months)  -  https://www.americanexpress.com/en-sg

 

Duration & Intakes

Full-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
7 Months April 2024 November 2024
August 2024 March 2025
October 2024 May 2025

 

Fees & Structure

Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
Full-time S$11,118.00 S$810.00 - S$1,000.00

Application fees: S$490.50

Note:

# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
# Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, 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 16 and above and possess ONE of the following entrance requirements:

2 GCE 'A' Levels

OR

MDIS International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art

OR

MDIS International Foundation Diploma in Management Studies

OR

International applicants must have completed 12 years of formal education

OR

Relevant Foundation Diplomas from other recognised local/overseas polytechnics or other PEIs (with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education)

OR

Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience)

 

English Language Requirements

Applicants are required to possess one of the following:

C6 pass for English at GCE ‘O’ Levels or equivalent

OR

A minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent

OR

Pass the English Entrance Test conducted by MDIS

OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English

OR

Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS

OR

Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English

OR

Achieve a minimum score of 85 and above in Duolingo English Test

 

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.

For any programme enquiries, please contact our friendly consultants:


Mr Douglas Koh | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9430 1901 | Email: douglas_kohfb@mdis.edu.sg
Ms Nancy Kusuma| Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9672 9699 | Email: nancy_kusuma@mdis.edu.sg

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Quick Information

Duration of Course
Full-time: 7 Months
Part-time: 12 Months 

Award 
DIPLOMA 

Commencement Dates

For Full-Time Programme
April
August
October

For Part-Time Programme
April
July
October

Contact Details

Local students:

+65 6247 9111

International students:
Main Hotline:

+65 6278 8000

+65 6796 7005

+65 6796 7009

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