Global education in Singapore
IFyou are planning on going abroad to further your studies but do not want to venture too far, you may want to consider the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM).
The leading private tertiary education and professional training provider in the island republic has recently set up a representative office in Kuala Lumpur to raise awareness of its programmes under the SIM Global Education (SIM GE) brand in the region.
SIM GE partners with some 12 top ranking and reputable universities from Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom and United States to offer more than 80 academic programmes in Singapore.
The courses range from the arts and social sciences, business, information technology and computer science to specialty programmes such as nursing, aviation and construction management.
Some 18,000 students including 20 per cent international students are enrolled in the courses.
SIM Holdings chief executive officer Dr Lee Kwok Cheong said that since the inception of SIM 55 years ago, the institution has always been attuned to and caters to industry needs.
Programmes are of high quality and industry-oriented to produce graduates who will become sought after by employers.
SIM GE’s holistic learning approach and culturally diverse learning environment aim to equip students with a well-grounded global education.
“In addition to building competencies and
skills needed to thrive in the real world, SIM GE hones the soft skills of students through a wide range of student life, career development and networking activities,” he added.
The Malaysian office, the second overseas representative office set up by SIM after its Indonesian presence, aims to provide prospective students and their parents with valuable information, advice and personal consultation which will help them make informed decisions about studying in Singapore and at SIM GE in particular.
“SIM recognises that education is an important pillar to further Malaysia’s development. Malaysians today face many options for an overseas education and making the right decision may not be an easy one.
“Through the SIM representative office, we hope to guide them on the opportunities for higher education with SIM GE partners, which are renowned global institutions, as well as highlight the benefits of studying in a modern, culturally diverse city such as Singapore,” he told reporters on the sidelines of the launch of the SIM Malaysia representative office in Kuala Lumpur last week.
Lee said another key objective of the representative office is to establish and enhance employment opportunities for SIM GE students and graduates from Malaysia.
This will be done through partnering local and multinational companies in Malaysia to offer internships and management trainee programmes. Partnerships forged with companies include GRAB Malaysia, Petronas ICT, Klareco Communications, Royal Selangor, Maybank, KPMG, CIMB and CPA Group.
“These companies see value in employing SIM GE graduates who are not only trained in their areas of expertise, but also possess an international outlook and important social skills built through a holistic and culturally diverse learning experience at SIM.”
The representative office will also be the connecting point between SIM and its Malaysian alumni.
“SIM GE is a popular choice for Malaysian students looking at acquiring a globally recognised education in Singapore. As at the end of last year, 13 per cent of our international students are from Malaysia. We view the Malaysian alumni as valuable partners in terms of networking for internship purposes and providing students with industry exposure and job offers.
“If students are looking into setting up their own businesses after graduation, the alumni can take on the role of mentors and investors. ”
Courses at SIM range from foundation to diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Fees start from S$10,000 (RM30,480).
The opening of the SIM Malaysia representative office was officiated by High Commissioner of the Republic of Singapore to Malaysia Vanu Gopala Menon.
Apart from representative offices in Malaysia and Indonesia, SIM has soft launched an office in New Delhi, India and soon in Shanghai, China.
Find out more about SIM GE programmes at Malaysia.eng.simge.edu.sg.