2015 Prospectus

Graduate
Programmes

Graduate Programmes
PhD and Master By Research (Engineering)
Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics (TESOL)
Master of Business Administration
Master of Community Leadership & Social Development
Master of Counselling
Master of Gerontology
Master of Human Capital Management
Master of Social Work
Master of Taxation

PhD and Master by

Research (Engineering)
Overview
The industrial PhD and MEng programmes are
intended for science, engineering and technology
practitioners who (a) are interested in pursuing a
career in applied research, (b) seek professional
advancement, and (c) wish to enhance their
understanding of a particular field or discipline
within the domain of science and technology. In
addition, the PhD programme is for researchers and
practitioners
who
aspire
to
contribute
in science and technology to the industry at the
highest academic level and gain concomitant
recognition of their effort and achievements.

Unique features of the Programme:

Graduates are equipped with a repertoire of
advanced research and development skills that
are vital for solving technological problems
and/or advancing downstream technology.
The candidates are required to undertake an
industrial research project that culminates in a
thesis at the graduate level.
The project exhibits the creation, interpretation,
construction and/or exposition of knowledge
which extends the forefront of a discipline
through original research.

Putting
graduate
education within
the reach of
working
professionals

Candidates are to complete graduate level courses and one thesis.

Students are to take the Qualifying Examination, pertaining to their research progress,
within 12 to 18 months from admission.

Courses

Research Methods (for PhD & MEng students)

Data Analysis (for PhD & MEng students)
Seminar Course I (for PhD & MEng students)
Seminar Course II (for PhD & MEng students)
Credit Recognition Course I (for PhD students only)
Credit Recognition Course II (for PhD students only)

PhD / MEng Thesis

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) /

Master of Engineering (MEng)

Applied Linguistics (TESOL)

Overview
The MA in Applied Linguistics (TESOL; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) programme is an
advanced academic graduate degree that provides language teachers with the sound theoretical foundation
and practical skills needed for language teaching and other related work in educational contexts.
The programme caters to the needs of language teachers of different backgrounds from the local school system
(primary to JC) to the tertiary institutions and the private sector. The comprehensive programme also caters to
the needs of both experienced language instructors/administrators as well as professionals in other fields who
are considering a mid-career switch.
The specially-designed courses provide candidates with little or no experience in language teaching with the
practical knowledge needed for practice, reflection and theorising. An extensive range of electives allows more
experienced candidates to engage in advanced practice and theorising in selected specialized topics for more
profound reflection.

Unique features of the Programme:

Curriculum suitable for MOE teachers and non-MOE teachers (tertiary institutions, private schools), and both
experienced and novice teachers
Comprehensive core curriculum, and a wide range
of specialised electives suitable for the TESOL
context
Taught by experienced and highly-qualified local
and international faculty
Flexibility of blended learning, with face-to-face
seminars, online recorded lectures, webinars, and
other e-learning tools
Part-time programme with emphasis on building a
warm and supportive environment that encourages
and motivates candidates

Six Core Courses:

*Elective Courses (to pick four):

Fundamental Aspects of Language

Structure

Global English and Language Teaching

Fundamental Aspects of Language

Meaning

Literacy, Language and Education

Sociolinguistics and Education

Classroom Discourse
Pragmatics and TESOL
Pedagogical Grammar

Second Language Acquisition

Materials Development

TESOL Methods

Language Testing and Evaluation

TESOL Curriculum

English for Specific Purposes

Academic Discourse: English in a Global
Context
Research Methods in Applied Linguistics

Research Project, or
Two electives in lieu of Research Project

Master of Arts in
Applied Linguistics (TESOL)

Note:
all electives will be offered in a given year or
* Not
semester.

Business Administration
Overview
The UniSIM MBA prepares aspiring managers with business knowledge and skills to function as leaders in
driving and executing initiatives that meet business objectives and organisational excellence, while fulfilling
requirements in sustainable development, social responsibility and ethical practice. Simply put, we groom
managers with a heart, and provide the environment for a learning experience where students are exposed to
key business concepts that meet the needs of todays business environment and be able to adapt to tomorrows
changing corporate landscape.
The UniSIM MBA curriculum is based on a series of learning blocks: Assimilating knowledge progressively
through a Core-Function-Area approach and honing managerial and social responsibility skills through an
Experiential Project and a Management Communication course.
The programme has 3 semesters spanning 18 months. In the first semester, students learn how to manage the
organisation. In the second semester, they learn how to run a business. Finally, in the third semester, they
learn how to grow the business in a competitive environment.

Unique features of the Programme:

The UniSIM MBA equips graduates with both the hardware and heartware. They
receive a holistic education that encompasses both academic excellence and
business practicality. More importantly, it focuses on training leaders to make
sound moral judgments while bearing in mind the needs of business profitability
and sustainable development.
The programme uses pedagogy that involves team work, interactive discussions,
critical thinking, and hands-on problem solving.
Students hone their soft skills through an Experiential Project and a Management
Communication course that run across three semesters.
An 18-month programme where students are able to complete the UniSIM MBA
while working fulltime.

Pre-requisite Courses:

Core Courses:

Statistics

Managing the Organisation

Financial Accounting Frameworks
Managing Finance in an Organisation
Managing Sustainable Operations
Managing & Leading to Achieve
Organisational Excellence
Corporate Governance, Social Responsibility
and Enterprise Risk Management
Managing the Business Function
Accounting for Decision Makers
Making Financial Decisions
Managerial Economics & the Global Economy
Contemporary Marketing

MBA Experiential Project +

Management Communication
Management Communication
Experiential Project
(Social Outreach Course, Business Ethics
Integrative Report Course, Business
Simulation Course)

Sustainability Management
Managing Sustainable Growth Area
Data Analytics for Decision Makers
Harnessing Technologies for Business
Innovation
Entrepreneurial Management
Business Strategy

Master of Business Administration

(MBA)

Community Leadership and

Social Development
Overview
Trained expertise in community leadership and social development is increasingly needed in a rapidly changing
world. A multi-disciplinary understanding of the issues and challenges surrounding the practice of community
leadership and social development is crucial, particularly for people working within the civil and social service
sectors. It is timely that SIM University, in partnership with the National Community Leadership Institute
(NACLI), now offers the Master of Community Leadership and Social Development (MCLSD) programme. This
programme reflects UniSIMs commitment to support the growing need for effective community leaders who
can play a progressive role in Singapores social development. Taught by a team of distinguished academics and
professionals, the programme combines academic rigour with practical policy-focused skills development.

Unique features of the Programme:

Attractive and stimulating range of modules with focus on social leadership,
social capital and sustainable social development
Taught by experienced, well-qualified academics and professionals (local and
international)

Graduate
education
thats flexible,
accessible and
attainable

Six Compulsory Core Courses:

*Elective Courses (to pick four):

Theory and practice in community

leadership and social development

Health, education and welfare in

relation to social capital
Conflict resolution and community
negotiations
Social enterprise and corporate social
responsibility
Resources, population and environmental
management
Civil society, leadership and capacity
building
Issues in community and social
development
Study Mission
Other relevant electives in the School of
Human Development and Social Services.

Economic and political development

for social well-being
Gender, ethnicity and diversity
Community leadership and
organisational development
Methods of social research and
knowledge application
Sustainable project design, management
and evaluation

Advanced Diploma
(awarded by NACLI)

Dissertation or
TWO(2) Electives in lieu of Dissertation

Master of Community Leadership

& Social Development

Notes:

* Not all electives may be offered at the same time.

* New electives will be added in future.

Counselling
Overview
The counselling field has grown in tandem with
changes in our society as we respond to the challenges
of Singapores economic growth and development.
UniSIM launched its bachelor degree counselling
programme, the first offered by a local university, in
year 2007.
Since then, there has been a clarion call for more
advanced training, at the graduate level. To fulfil the
aspirations for further specialised education in counselling and to stay relevant and robust in the field,
UniSIM now offers the Master of Counselling (MCOU)
programme.

Unique features of the Programme:

Emphasises a balance of skills-based/practice orientation and academic rigour
while allowing specialisation in different areas of counselling and training in
supervisory skills to enable our graduates to take on leadership roles or become
domain experts.
Offers flexibility in entry and exit points to suit different academic needs. Bridging
courses will help those without prior counselling training to be initiated into the
programme.

Putting
Graduate
education
within the reach
of working
professionals

Our Master of Counselling Programmes (MCOU) is recognised and accredited by

the Singapore Association of Counselling.

Foundation Studies (approx. 1 year)

Applicants without
a Counselling
degree start here

Applicants with
a recognised
Counselling (BCOU)
degree start here

Applicants with
BCOU(Hons)
and #BGCOU
qualifications start
here

Theories and Techniques of Counselling

Group Dynamics and Group Facilitation
Human Growth and Life-span Development
Supervised Practicum (180 contact hours)

Professional Studies
Clinical Assessment in Counselling
Ethics and Skills in Multicultural Counselling
Research and Evaluation in Counselling
Couples and Family Therapy

Advanced Studies
Integrative Approaches to Counselling
Clinical Supervision in Counselling
Counselling Special Populations

*Elective Courses (to pick three):

Notes:
# Bachelor of Counselling Cum Graduate Diploma in

Counselling.

* Not all electives may be offered at the same time.

* New electives will be added in future.

Master of Counselling (MCOU)

Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents

Gerontological Counselling
Behaviour Therapy
Theories and Practice in Addiction Counselling
Crisis Intervention
Psychological Disorders and Intervention
Strategies
Theories and Techniques in career Counselling

Dissertation or
TWO(2) Electives in lieu of Dissertation

Gerontology
Overview
The rapidly ageing population in Singapore, and
concomitant need for trained professionals in areas
like the health, social and psychological services
gives rise to the imperative for a Master Programme
in Gerontology. As the needs of elderly people are
specialised, dedicated attention within the training
to their characteristics as well as ageing process,
demands an interdisciplinary Gerontology programme.
UniSIMs Master of Gerontology (MGER) is the first
Master level University programme in Singapore to
offer a holistic training for a rewarding career in the
eldercare and silver sector.

Unique features of the Programme:

Enrol for any standalone module of your interest
Exciting array of modules and range of lecturers
from local and overseas contexts
Blend of theoretical and practical teaching modes
Flexible enrolment by individual modules for
credits

Fulfill
leadership roles
in the public
and private
sectors

Enrol for any

standalone
module of
your interest

Six Compulsory Courses:

Studies in Gerontology

(to pick four):

Lifespan Development and

Psychology of Ageing

Key Economic and Financial

Issues

Physiology and Healthcare

End of Life: Policies, Issues

and Care

Ageing in Multicultural
Contexts
Research on Ageing

Professional
Certificate
of
Attendance /
Achievement

*Elective Courses

Social Policy in Gerontology

Dementia Care:
A Multidisciplinary Approach
Management of Eldercare
Services
Programme Planning and
Evaluation
Selected Topics in Gerontology
Internship #

Graduate Diploma in
Gerontology (GDGER)

Dissertation or
TWO(2) Electives in lieu
of Dissertation

Notes:
# Internship is compulsory for those without any prior experience
in eldercare sector or silver industry.

*
*

Not all electives may be offered at the same time.

New electives will be added in future.

Master of Gerontology
(MGER)

Human Capital Management

Overview
Organisations are getting more and more complex,
and face increasing challenges. At the same time, the
need for effective management of human capital has
grown in tandem. The Master of Human Capital
Management Degree (MHCM) aims to produce human
capital professionals who are not only confident in
dealing with human capital issues, but are also able to
lead and take on issues resulting from organisational
and environmental challenges, increasing talent
mobility and workforce diversity, as well as business
and technology advances.
This Master Degree builds on the success of SIM
Universitys Management and HRM programmes.
Graduates would acquired the advanced knowledge
and skills to function effectively as professionals in
human capital management and take on leadership
roles in business and government organisations.

Unique features of the Programme:

The first Master of Human Capital Management
programme that integrates human capital strategy
with business strategy.
This programme is developed with input and
support from the Ong Teng Cheong Labour
Leadership Institute, the Singapore National
Employers Federation (SNEF) as well as leading
human capital practitioners and academics.

Graduate
education
thats flexible,
accessible and
attainable

A rigorous programme that blends concepts and

theories with applications and management
practices.
The range of electives
opportunities for students.

offers

wider

learning

Core Courses:
Human Capital Management
Aligning Human Capital with Business
Strategy
Managing Human Capital in Asia
Leading Change and Managing Transitions
Building High Commitment, High Resilient
Organisations
Evaluating HCM Programmes and Initiatives

*Elective Courses

(to pick four out of six):

Global Leadership
Performance and Talent Management in a
Multi-generational Workplace
Mastering Negotiation and Corporate
Communications
Reward Management and Practices
Industrial Relations from the Insider
Perspective
Selected Topics in Human Capital
Management

Dissertation or
TWO(2) Electives in lieu of Dissertation
Notes:

* Not all electives may be offered at the same time.

* New electives will be added in future.

Master of Human Capital

Management (MHCM)

Social Work
Overview
Evolving societal, community and individual needs
bring about heightened expectations of contemporary
social workers, from both clients and employers.
To meet these challenges of the new era, leaders
in the social services sector are required to
play the vital role in guiding and grooming fellow
social workers as well as to possess a wealth
of knowledge in a specific field. This programme
offers the key to satisfying this new role.
The Master of Social Work Programme (MSWK) is a
practice-based programme, designed to prepare
social workers aspiring to take up leadership
positions in the social service sector. The
programme aims to equip graduates with clinical
social work skills, administration skills and supervision
skills to function at management positions in the
sector.
The Master of Social Work is specially designed both
for graduates with a social work degree and those
with other degrees. For graduates without prior
social work training, prerequisite courses will equip
you with the basic social work knowledge and skills
so as to ease you into the Master programme.
Graduates from here will be a group of recognised
social work professionals with administrative and
supervisory abilities as well as domain specialists,
as accepted by the Singapore Association of Social
Workers (SASW) and the main employers of social
workers namely the Ministry of Social and Family
Development (MSF) and the National Council of
Social Services (NCSS).

The programme also enjoys the support of the VWO

Capability Fund (VCF) Local Training Grant and NCSS
initiatives as stated in the Professionalisation
Package.

Unique features of the Programme:

A special feature of this programme is the option
of graduating with a Graduate Diploma or a Master
degree. Upon completion of the six compulsory
core courses plus three pre-requisite courses and
practicum, if applicable, students may choose to
graduate with a Graduate Diploma. Re-entry to the
Master programme may be allowed within the
maximum candidature of 4 years.
All courses are taught by established academics
and professionals in leadership positions with vast
real-time experiences, ensuring that issues
discussed are always kept current and relevant for
practical application.

#Pre-requisite Courses:
Social Work Practice I: Casework and Family
Work
Social Work Practice II: Groupwork and
Community Work
Social Welfare Policy and Delivery Systems
Supervised Practicum (400 hours)

^Core Courses:

Human Life-span and Social Ecology

Social Policy Analysis and Development
Social Administration and Planning
Theories and Principles of Supervision for
Social Work
Social Research and Programme Evaluation
Contemporary Social Work Issues and Practice

# Pre-requisite courses are for students without a social

work degree.

*Elective Courses

(to pick four out of eight):

Advanced Clinical Practice I: Working with

Individuals
Advanced Clinical Practice II: Family
Intervention
Addiction I: Substance Abuse
Addiction II: Behavioural Addictions
Theory and Practice of Gerontological Social
Work
Mental Health and Illness
Strategies for School Social Work
Professional and Personal Development and
Resilience
Theory and Practice of Youthwork

Dissertation or
TWO(2) Electives in lieu of Dissertation

Graduate Diploma of Social Work

(GDSWK)
^ Need a CGPA of 2.5 to graduate and CGPA of 3
to proceed to MSWK.
Notes:

* Need a CGPA of 3 to graduate with MSWK.

* Not all electives may be offered at the same time.
* New electives will be added in future.

Master of Social Work

(MSWK)

Taxation
Overview
The School of Business is offering the Master of
Taxation (MTax) programme in collaboration with
the Tax Academy of Singapore (TA) to contribute to
SIM Universitys (UniSIM) mission of empowering
society through lifelong education, remaining
responsive to diverse learning needs and aspirations. The programme brings together the expertise of professionals, scholars and researchers in
tax, corporate reporting and company law.
TA was established by the Inland Revenue Authority
of Singapore (lRAS), the Law Society of Singapore,
and the Big-4 international accounting firms.
The Master of Taxation (MTax) programme aims to
provide tax professionals and adult learners with
advanced training in taxation law and current
practices. It also aims to contribute to the continuous
professional education (CPE) of tax specialists by
offering courses that cover current developments
and changes in taxation law and corporate reporting.

Putting
graduate
education within
the reach of
working
professionals

The programme aims:

To provide training in Tax Policy, Legal Framework,
Singapore Individual and Corporate Income Tax,
Tax Treaties, International Tax Planning, Transfer
Pricing and Goods and Services Tax.
To equip practitioners with a deeper and broader
knowledge of the fundamentals of international
taxation, capabilities that are very important to
a tax practitioner in an open economy such as
Singapore.
To provide practitioners a wider frame of reference
when looking at taxation. Taxation does not exist
in a vacuum, and the practice of taxation directly
or indirectly involves wider considerations such as
corporate governance, corporate reporting and
the general economy.

Core Taxation Framework and Practice

Courses
(Course requirement fulfilled by completing the ATP at
the Tax Academy):

Taxation Legal Framework and Policy

Corporate and Individual Income Tax
Goods & Services Tax (GST)
Advanced Taxation

Compulsory Courses [Eight courses]:

Legal Research and Methods for Taxation
Economic and Political Context of Taxation
The OECD Model Tax Convention
Transfer Pricing
Applying Transfer Pricing
Selected Topics in Taxation
Cross-border Tax Planning
Taxation, Governance and Wider Environment

Master of Taxation (MTAX)

Admissions
Applicants should be Singapore citizens, permanent
residents or residents in Singapore. In addition, you
will need to meet these minimum requirements:
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification
At least 21 years of age
At least 2 years of work experience in related field
Good communication skills (written and spoken
English)
* Note: Additional entry requirements may be applicable to
some programmes. Please check www.unisim.edu.sg for
more information.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo one or
more interviews and/or take such written admission or
other evaluation tests as may be prescribed by SIM University from time to time.
The offer of admission is dependent on the number of
places available in individual programmes. The decision of
the Admissions Committee of SIM University is final and
binding.
SIM University reserves the right to refuse admission and is
not obliged to offer an explanation for the non-admission
of unsuccessful candidates.

Concessions
SIM University offers the following course fee concessions:
1. Applicants who are 60 years old and above will enjoy a 20% course fee concession.
2. Applicants who are graduates (at Masters or Bachelors level) of Singapore Institute
of Mangement and SIM University will enjoy a 20% course fee concession.
Students will only enjoy one of the two categories of concession. The above
concessions are applicable to all programmes offered by SIM University (UniSIM)
unless specified otherwise. The concessions are not applicable to students under
any scholarship or sponsorship schemes as well as courses offered with external
institutions/organisations. The concessions are also not to be used concurrently
with any other concessions.
To encourage further education and upgrading by alumni, UniSIM Alumni (graduates of
Bachelors or Masters degrees awarded by UniSIM) will also enjoy an additional 30%
course fee concession for the first two courses when they enrol for a Masters degree
programme at UniSIM. Visit unisim.edu.sg for more details.

Application
Admission application must be made online at unisim.edu.sg by the specified
deadline.
A non-refundable application fee of S$64.20 (inclusive of GST) is required. Copies of
all supporting documents and photograph must be submitted with the application.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Course Fees
Our tuition fees are on par with those of other local universities. Course fees will be
payable by installments. The payment schedule will be upon acceptance into the
programme. Course fees cover all study materials, classes, tutor supervision,
assignments and examinations.
There may be additional items that are not covered by the tuition fee. These could
include items such as additional recommended textbooks, re-sit examination fee, etc.
Please visit unisim.edu.sg for current tuition fees.

Contact Us
Our Office Hours:
Mondays to Fridays 8:30am to 7:30pm
Saturdays 9:00am to 1:00pm
Admission and Programme Enquiries:
Tel: (65) 6248 9777
Fax: (65) 6763 9077
Email: student_recruitment@unisim.edu.sg
Website: unisim.edu.sg
Facebook: facebook.com/UniSIM
Our Campus:
SIM University, 461 Clementi Road,
Singapore 599491

NOTES

Learning that adapts to me

Not the other way round

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Note: Information is correct at time of print (JAN 2015)