Graduate Certificate in Public Administration and ManagementAwarded by: MDIS
Programme Objectives
The Graduate Certificate Program in Public Administration and Management is intended for public sector employees and others who wish to further their understanding and enhance their skills in the administration of public policies and programmes. The aim of this course is to give a good overview of the key aspects of public administration – from analysis, planning and management to globalisation in today’s economic and political climate. The skills may be applied to a range of public services including health, education and labour etc.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the economic approach to questions of public provision and regulation
- Appreciate the various tools for policy analysis
- Understand the importance of human resources management in public service management
- Understand how administration in the public sector is impacted by globalisation and its evolution
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.
Career Opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Public Administration and Management prepares you for a career in the public and private service sectors. You will be rewarded with skills that will qualify for a wide range of opportunities in public, private, non-profit and not-for-profit organisations.
Economic Analysis of Public Policy
Public Administration and Public Policy
Public Management and Globalisation
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 |
4 Months | TBA | TBA |
Part-time | ||
Duration | Commencement | Completion |
6 Months | TBA | TBA |
Fees & Structure
Structure | Tuition Fees | Non-tuition Fees |
---|---|---|
Full-time | S$5,564.00 | S$371.19 |
Part-time | S$5,350.00 | S$217.54 |
Application fees: S$160.50
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, 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.efundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be of age 21 and above and must possess ONE of the following entrance requirements:
An undergraduate degree from a recognised university
OR
Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience)
English Language Requirements
Applicants are required to possess one of the following requirements:
C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ level 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
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 |
Bank of China | 1800 669 5566 | http://www.bankofchina.com/sg |
Duration & Intakes
Full-time | ||
Duration | Commencement | Completion |
4 Months | TBA | TBA |
Fees & Structure
Tuition Fees | Non-tuition Fees |
S$6,741.00 | S$2,200 - S$2,300 |
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, 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 21 and above and must possess ONE of the following entrance requirements:
An undergraduate degree from a recognised university
OR
Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience)
English Language Requirements
Applicants are required to possess one of the following requirements:
C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ level 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
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
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: 4 Months
Part-time: 6 Months
Award
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Commencement Dates
For Day Programme
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For Evening Programme
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Contact Details
Local students:
+65 6247 9111
International students:
Main Hotline: +65 6796 7660
- China: +65 9066 8857 / +65 8305 5107
WeChat ID: sgmdis - Taiwan: +65 8305 5107
- India: +65 8950 9987
- Vietnam: +65 9814 2969 / +65 8511 6647
- Korea: +65 8356 0203
- Laos / Cambodia: +65 8779 6040
- Myanmar / Thailand: +65 8779 6040
- Malaysia: +65 9814 2969
- Indonesia: +62 859 5953 7858
- Russia / Others: +65 8356 0203
- Sri Lanka / Bangladesh: +65 8950 9987