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Graduate Diploma in Public Service ManagementAwarded by: MDIS

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Programme Objectives

The Graduate Diploma in Public Service Management programme is intended for public sector employees and those in the ‘third sector’ or not-for-profit organisations, associations and societies who wish to further their understanding and enhance their skills in the administration of public services.

Progressing from the Graduate Certificate in Public Administration and Management, this programme goes beyond fundamentals in public policy-making and management into governance and the strategic aspects of the management of public services.

Assessment Methods

Based on written examinations, assignments, presentation/projects.

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.

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop understanding of the strategy formulation process and its application in public service management;
  • Equip students with tools for strategic planning;
  • Enable students to understand the differences between management and governance and the impact of interactive governance;
  • Train students in public service performance evaluation and the implementation of performance management systems.

Career Opportunities

The Graduate Diploma in Public Service 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 the public, private, non-profit and not-for-profit organisations.

Strategic Management in Public and Third Sector

Public Service Management and Governance

Public Service Value and Performance

 

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  (inclusive of 9% GST)  Non-tuition Fees  (inclusive of 9% GST)
 Full-time  S$5,564.00  S$700.00 - S$1,700.00
 Part-time

Application fees: S$109.00

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, 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 24 and above and must possess ONE of the following entrance requirements:

MDIS Graduate Certificate in Public Administration and Management

OR

Bachelor degree (with 3 years of relevant working experience)

OR

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

 

 

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

Pass the MDIS 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 95 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

 

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

Quick Information

Duration of Course
Full-time: 4 Months
Part-time: 6 Months

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-Face

Award
GRADUATE DIPLOMA 

Commencement Dates

Part-time Programme
TBA

Contact Details

Local students:

+65 6247 9111

International students:
Main Hotline:

+65 6278 8000

+65 6796 7005

+65 6796 7009

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