BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) (Top-up)

Accounting and Finance

Business Management
Business Management with Communications
Business Management with Communications and
Year in Industry
Business Management with Industrial Placement
International Business

The programmes are developed and awarded by Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, UK
Contents

Welcome Why Study at

01 Messages
02 SIM GE?

03 04
Student Life University of
& Student Birmingham
Learning
Centre

05 06
Reasons to join Accounting
the University and Finance
of Birmingham Programme
at SIM

10 18
Business Application &
Programmes Admission
Welcome
Messages

‘‘ SIM Global
Education
is committed to deliver an
education that
empowers you to
achieve your highest
aspirations. Join us in our
multicultural learning
environment and experience a
quality education that
will equip you with
‘‘
knowledge and skills
for the future of work.
Professor Wei Kwok Kee
Provost
Singapore Institute of Management

‘‘ The University of Birmingham

pioneered business education in the
UK, establishing the first Chairs of
Commerce and of Accounting in 1902.
Our alliance with SIM GE
seeks to deliver programmes
which provide you with a
rigorous academic training,
practical relevance and
career-readiness.
‘‘
Professor Catherine Cassell
Dean
Birmingham Business School
University of Birmingham

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Why SIM GE
is the global education arm of the
Study at Singapore Institute of Management
(SIM Group) founded in 1964.
SIM GE? Our approach towards lifelong learning is to equip you
to be future-ready and to empower you to fulfil your
highest aspirations.
Annual enrolment
of about Over
16,000 students
40
countries
172,000
graduates

Through-Train
Pathway Bond-Free
Over 80 full-time and Scholarship &
part-time academic
programmes through Bursary
over 10 university Scholarships are
partners. available to
Globally- students who excel
Recognised in academics,
sports or arts.
Degrees offered at SIM
have the same curricula
& academic standards
as those awarded
onshore.
Boost
Employability Global
Overall Employment Perspectives &
Rate (SIM) Insights
82.4%* Exposure to diverse
cultures and a
global network.

* Based on the SIM Graduate Employment Survey 2019/20 conducted by Media Research Consultants on the 2019 cohort of graduates
from the full-time Bachelor degree programmes, approximately 6 months after completing their studies. The overall employment rate
includes graduates in full time, part time and freelance employment.
 Student
Life
Seize the
now
Make the most of
your time in SIM GE

A CAREER STUDENT CLUBS & OVERSEAS EXPERIENCE STUDENT CARE

HEAD START
Raise your employability
through career-readiness
initiatives like the Talent
Development Programme,
Career Chapters and
Mentorship Programme.
COMMUNITIES
Sharpen your leadership
and social skills or pursue
your passion with more
than 70 student councils
and clubs available.
Gain international
exposure through
overseas academic
exchange programmes,
study trips and
workshops.
Boost your overall well-
being through healthy
living and wellness
programmes or seek the
guidance you need from
our SIM peer mentors.

Student
Learning
Centre
A one-stop centre for
student academic support

PEER-ASSISTED WORKSHOP SERIES PROFESSIONAL SKILLS CONSULTATION

LEARNING (PAL)
Benefit from a student-
to-student support
network providing
academic assistance for
selected modules.
Attend complimentary
workshops on academic
writing, study skills and
personal effectiveness
to hone effective
learning skills.
Develop professional skills
that are highly valued by
employers through well-
structured training
programmes.
SERVICES
Work with our advisors
to improve your skills in
written and
oral presentation.

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University
of
Birmingham
Top
Ranked
87 th 13
in the UK University
in the world League Table
(The Complete University
(QS World University
Rankings 2021) Guide 2021)

Top
for graduate
Gold rating for
outstanding The University of Birmingham was employment
founded in 1900 and is now among UK’s top
teaching and one of the employers
learning in the UK (The Graduate Market in
(Teaching Excellence
Framework 2017-2020)
largest in the UK , 2021, High Fliers Research)
offering degrees across a wide
range of disciplines.

Birmingham
Business School
holds the prestigious
triple-crown accreditation from

Association to Advance Association of MBAs European Quality

Collegiate Schools (AMBA) Improvement
of Business (AACSB System (EQUIS)
International)

Our Advisory Board, chaired by Steve Hollis and Jane Lodge

(former Chairs of KPMG and Deloitte in the Midlands respectively),
consists of high-level executives selected for their exceptional stature.

Through a network of Business contacts in Singapore and worldwide,

the University’s alliance with SIM GE, engaged alumni, and industry
leaders, we offer students a unique mix of real world experience and
opportunities which open doors to the graduate job market. A member of the prestigious
Russell Group of 24 UK
research-led universities.
Reasons to join the
University of Birmingham
at SIM
Established
international
reputation of the
University and the
Business School
Research-led International
content that feeds syllabus
directly into teaching focused on issues
of globalisation

Long tradition and

established
track record of
teaching
A range of business and
full-time and management
part-time
pathways to Taught
play to your by Birmingham
strengths academics
Alumni community
of more than
300,000
graduates

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Accounting and Finance
PROGRAMME
Gain firm technical grounding in accounting and finance, and appreciate business issues within
a global political, legal and social environment.
Objectives
The Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Accounting and Finance (Top-
up) focuses on global accounting
practices on both theoretical
and practical scales. This creates
a broad scope for you to build a
strong foundation in different
environments and allows you to
set foot into a career in business,
professional practice or in the
public sector.
Duration and
Intake
Programme
Intake
Duration
2 Years
September
Full-time
Modules
Year 2
• Audit*
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Reporting
• Business Law*
• Management Accounting
• Taxation: Principles and Planning*
Year 3
• Advanced Corporate Finance
• Advanced Financial Accounting
Practice and Theory
• Advanced Management
Accounting and Control
• Extended Essay
Optional Module (choose 2)
• Business Analytics
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Professional Development
*Taught by local specialists
The modules listed here and on the
University’s website may occasionally
be subject to change. For example,
as you will appreciate, key members
of staff may leave the University and
this might necessitate a review of the
modules that are offered. Where a
module is no longer available, we will
let you know as soon as we can and
help you make other choices.
Mode of Delivery
Classroom learning comprising:
• Lectures
• Tutorials
Assessment
• Assignments / Projects
• Written Exams
Assessment is subject to change by the
University.
Career Prospects
Bridging the gap between study
and work lives, Year 3 students can
choose to engage and be assessed
in real work experience through the
optional Professional Development
module. Birmingham graduates
are forerunners in the industry
with their versatility and abilities.
They can go on to become
accountants, auditors, brokers,
financial analysts, fund managers,
investment researchers, tax
specialists, traders and more.
Award
Upon successful completion of
the programme requirements,
students will be awarded Bachelor
of Science (Honours) Accounting
and Finance from the University of
Birmingham.
Note: “Top-up” will not appear on
degree certificate.
Professional
Accreditation
Graduates may obtain exemptions
from the following professional
bodies:
• Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants (ACCA)
www.accaglobal.com
• Chartered Institute of
Management Accountants (CIMA)
www.cimaglobal.com
• CPA Australia
www.cpaaustralia.com.au
• Institute of Chartered
Accountants in England and
Wales (ICAEW)
www.icaew.com
Please visit their websites for the
latest requirements.
Admission Criteria
• Diploma in Accounting awarded
by SIM; or
• Accounting related diplomas
from local polytechnics;* or
• Non-accounting related diplomas
with successful completion of
the SIM Preparatory Course in
Accounting and Finance
• Successful completion of a
recognised approved diploma,
where the language of
instruction was English
*Please refer to SIM GE website for a list
of Accounting related diplomas that
may be eligible for advanced standing
into the programme.
Applicants must obtain an average
Grade B, and may be interviewed prior
to acceptance into the programme.
Subject to the University’s review,
applicants with relevant business diplomas
may not be required to take the SIM
Preparatory Course in Accounting and
Finance.
All other qualifications will be evaluated
on a case-by-case basis.
Programme admission is based on merit
and is subject to the final approval of the
University. No exemptions will be granted.
Please visit SIM GE website for full
details on the programme admission
criteria including English proficiency.
Programme Fees Duration and Intake Programme Fee

Programme Duration Intake S$2,086.50

Total S$34,026.00

Per 20 Credits Fee S$2,835.50
Fees are inclusive of prevailing GST and
are payable in 4 instalments based on
the number of taught module credits
undertaken in a semester. Fees do not
include textbooks. Please refer to SIM
GE website for the latest fees.
Fees are inclusive of prevailing GST and
3 Months Full-time June
are payable in full before course
commencement. Fees do not include
textbooks. Please refer to SIM GE
Modules website for the latest fees.
• Business Finance
• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting

Note: Taught modules are denoted in 20 Lessons will be delivered via

credits each. blended learning and the modules
are assessed either by written
exams, coursework or a
Preparatory combination of both.
Course in
Accounting and Certification
A certificate of completion will be
Finance awarded upon successfully passing
(if applicable) the Preparatory Course in
Accounting and Finance.
Applicants with non-accounting
diplomas or with suitable
qualifications will be required to
complete and pass a three-month
Preparatory Course in Accounting
and Finance. Subject to the
University’s review, applicants with
relevant business diplomas may
not be required to take this SIM
Preparatory Course. The course is
developed and awarded by SIM,
Singapore.

‘‘The Birmingham Accounting and Finance

degree will provide you with key skills and
relevant knowledge needed to understand
and work in today’s global business
environment. I strongly encourage students
to combine this quality education with social
‘‘ Mr Steve Keepax
Director of Bachelor of Science
Accounting and Finance,
Singapore
skills and confidence to provide an excellent Birmingham Business School
foundation for compelling future careers.

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The SIM-Birmingham
Experience
Freshmen Camp
Orientation camp organised by
the SIM-Birmingham Student
Council to welcome and bond
with new students.

Professional
Development Workshop
SIM-Birmingham Accounting and
Finance students tasked with a
challenge project to know how to
pitch themselves to stand out in job
interviews for greater employment
opportunities.
Note: This workshop is for Accounting and
Finance students who chose the Professional
Development optional module in the final year.

Industry Sharing
As part of the Digital Marketing
module, SIM-Birmingham Business
students get to learn from a panel
of speakers about their professional
journey and key challenges faced in
their careers, setting theories learnt
in class into real world context.
 Industry Placements
Business Management with Industrial
Placement, and Business Management with
Communications and Year in Industry students
are able to gain valuable skills through work
placements, allowing them to be career-ready
for today’s competitive market.

Jerryl Pat, a Communications and Year in Industry

student took on as a Business Analyst intern at Razer
(Asia-Pacific) Pte Ltd during his first year of study.

International
Experiences
Students from the International
Business programme get to study
in two other countries besides
Singapore, for a truly immersive
international experience.

Alumni Networking
Undergraduate and
postgraduate SIM-Birmingham
alumni coming together for
a memorable reunion and
networking session.

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Business
PROGRAMMES
Benefit from a culture of critical enquiry, debate and self-motivation which would prepare you both
academically and professionally for the working world.

Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science

(Honours) (Honours) (Honours)
Business Business Business
Management Management with Management with
(Top-up) Communications Communications
(Top-up) and Year in
Industry
(Top-up)*

The programme develops you
with the tools and expertise to
understand the changing world of
business on a national and global
scale. It is a broad-based education,
combining the latest research and
current business practices for your
in-depth knowledge. This prepares
you to work across a broad range
of business roles in the graduate
job market.
The programme combines a
broad-based business education
with a strong marketing and
communications theme. There
will be a pre-final year placement
to build a good balance between
theoretical underpinning and
the development of practical
communication skills. Students will
have all of the benefits of a solid
business management degree with
the fun of a creative twist.
This programme responds to the
need for technology-driven business
relationship management, marketing
communications and the high value
employers place on both industry
experience and professionalism.
Students will build knowledge to
understand Business, Marketing and
Communications, and be equipped
with a portfolio of demonstrable
skills through an extended industry
placement of 36 weeks.

Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science (Honours)

(Honours)
Business
Management
with Industrial
Placement
(Top-up)*
The programme offers you the
opportunity to gain in-depth
knowledge of a range of business
topics, combined with 24 weeks of
industry placement in Singapore
or overseas, building valuable skills
for future employment.
With an industry placement,
students gain valuable work skills,
giving them an edge in today’s
competitive graduate marketplace.
International Business
(Top-up)
The programme imparts international experience and cultural awareness
to students who aspire careers in global management.
In Year 2, students travel to the University of Birmingham and study for 4
months on the UK campus. They study a variety of business modules not
available in Singapore and will attend a team-building programme in the
English Lake District.
In Year 3, students will normally study at one of the University of
Birmingham’s exchange partners. Students select preferred choices for
their second year study placement at the end of Year 2 in accordance
with a list of international partner universities. Choices can be based on
academic merit. Alternatively, students may choose to work in Year 3, but
they will need to source their own overseas placement.

*Students from the Industrial Placement and the Year in Industry pathways will be coached on how to source internship placement
to give them an edge over their future job search. They will take a compulsory preparatory programme on personal and professional
development including one-on-one career coaching conducted by Birmingham career professionals and local HR specialists.
Note:
- Students’ learning on the industry placement will be assessed by the University.
- International students will need to complete the industry placement outside Singapore.
- For international study or industry placement overseas, there will be additional costs over and above the programme fee to cover travel,
accommodation and living expenses.
Duration and Intake
Programme Duration Intake

2 Years
BSc (Hons) Business Management (Top-up)
Full-time/Part-time

BSc (Hons)
• Business Management with Communications
2 Years
(Top-up)
Full-time
• Business Management with Industrial July
Placement (Top-up)
• International Business (Top-up)

2 Years and
BSc (Hons) Business Management with
4 Months
Communications and Year in Industry (Top-up)
Full-time

Mode of Delivery

‘‘
Classroom learning comprising:
• Lectures
• Workshops (for selected We believe in the solid
modules)
nature of our Business
• One on one dissertation
supervision in the final year Management degree
programmes, seeing
our students from
Assessment the Singapore
• Assignments / Projects
• Written Exams
programmes excel in
Assessment is subject to change by
the University.
studying with us and
then in the global job
market is what drives
us to deliver the best
to you.
‘‘
Ms Hazel Westwood
Director of International Education
(Singapore) and
Dr Brian McGarrie
Programme Director,
Business Management (Part-time)
Birmingham Business School

BSc (Hons) = Bachelor of Science (Honours)

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Modules
Fully taught by Birmingham academics

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Business Business
Business
Business Management International Management with
Management with
Module Management with Industrial Business Communications
Communications
(Top-up) Placement (Top-up) and Year in Industry
(Top-up)
(Top-up) (Top-up)

Year 2

Organisational
√ √ √ √ √
Behaviour

Research Methods and

√ √ √ √ √
Business Analytics

Responsible Business:
√ √ √ √ √
Theory and Practice

Creative Campaign
√ √
Production

Public Relations and

Reputation √ √
Management

Consumer Behaviour √ √ √

International Economics
and Financial Decision √ √ √
Making
Select One Module Select One Module
Event Management and
Destination Marketing
Select One Module Select One Module Select One Module
Managing Operations
and Projects

Industry Placement A √ √

International Study A* √

Core Module Elective 1 Not Applicable

*International Study A is contingent on global conditions and travel restrictions.

The modules listed here and on the University’s website may occasionally be subject to change. For example, as you will
appreciate, key members of staff may leave the University and this might necessitate a review of the modules that are offered.
Where a module is no longer available, we will let you know as soon as we can and help you make other choices.

Above 80% of
SIM-Birmingham BSc students
achieved Second Upper Class
Honours and above (Class of 2020)
 Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Business Business
Business
Business Management International Management with
Management with
Module Management with Industrial Business Communications
Communications
(Top-up) Placement (Top-up) and Year in Industry
(Top-up)
(Top-up) (Top-up)

Year 3

Dissertation √ √ √ √ √

Strategic Management √ √ √ √ √

Contemporary Issues
√ √ √
in Marketing

Managerial Finance Select One Module Select One Module

Select One Module Select One Module Select One Module
International Human
Resource Management

Strategic Global
√ √
Communication

Fundamentals of
√ √ √ √
Leadership
Select One Module
Globalisation, Innovation
and Competitiveness
Select One Module Select One Module Select One Module Select One Module
Crisis Management

Industry Placement B
√
(12 weeks)

Industry Placement B
√
(24 weeks)

International Study B* √

Advanced
Communications √
Practice (Placement)

Core Module Elective 1 Elective 2

Elective 3 Elective 4 Not Applicable

*International Study B is contingent on global conditions and travel restrictions.

The modules listed here and on the University’s website may occasionally be subject to change. For example, as you will
appreciate, key members of staff may leave the University and this might necessitate a review of the modules that are offered.
Where a module is no longer available, we will let you know as soon as we can and help you make other choices.

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Career Prospects
Graduates can find employment
across all sectors of the
economy, in areas as diverse as
retail management, financial
services, accountancy, motor
manufacturing, management
consultancy, pharmaceuticals
and more.
Award
Upon successful completion of
the programme requirements,
students will be awarded the
following degree from the
University of Birmingham:
• Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Business Management;
• Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Business Management with
Communications;
• Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Business Management with
Communications and Year in
Industry;
• Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Business Management with
Industrial Placement;
• Bachelor of Science (Honours)
International Business
Note: “Top-up” will not appear on
degree certificates.
CMI Membership
CMI (the Chartered Management
Institute) is the only chartered
professional body in the UK
dedicated to promoting the
highest standards in management
and leadership excellence. All final
year SIM-Birmingham Business
students will be eligible for CMI
membership and have free access
to its resources to assist with their
studies.
CMI Professional
Accreditation
SIM-Birmingham students
upon graduation will receive an
additional CMI Level 5 Diploma
professional qualification in
Management and Leadership.
This qualification is a recognition
of graduates’ key skills and
competencies as future effective
managers. With one-year free CMI
membership post graduation,
graduates will be another step
closer towards achieving the
Chartered Manager status.
Find out more about CMI Level
5 Diploma and the Chartered
Management Status at:
https://www.managers.org.uk/
Admission Criteria
• Diploma in Accounting/Banking
and Finance/International
Business/Management Studies
awarded by SIM; or
• Business related diplomas from
local polytechnics;* or
• Non-business related diplomas
with successful completion of
the SIM Preparatory Course in
Business
• Successful completion of a
recognised approved diploma,
where the language of
instruction was English
*Please refer to SIM GE website for a list
of Business related diplomas that may
be eligible for advanced standing into
the programme.
Applicants must obtain an average
Grade B, and may be interviewed prior
to acceptance into the programme.
All other qualifications will be evaluated
on a case-by-case basis.
Programme admission is based on
merit and is subject to the final approval
of the University. No exemptions will be
granted.
Please visit SIM GE website for full
details on the programme admission
criteria including English proficiency.
Programme Fees
For International Business students, the
Programme Total programme fee is exclusive of air fares
and accommodation for international
S$34,026.00 study or industry placement overseas.
BSc (Hons) Business Management (Top-up) Modules taught at the University of
FT and PT: 4 instalments
Birmingham or other university partners
are covered. You will need an estimate
BSc (Hons) Business Management with Communications S$39,675.60 of S$6,000 per overseas trip to cover for
(Top-up) FT: 4 instalments the airfare and accommodation but it
excludes the cost of living as how much
BSc (Hons) Business Management with Industrial S$39,675.60 you need depends on where you go and
Placement (Top-up) FT: 6 instalments your lifestyle.

BSc (Hons) Business Management with Communications
and Year in Industry (Top-up)
BSc (Hons) International Business (Top-up)
Note: FT - Full-time; PT - Part-time
S$41,730.00 For Communications students, the
FT: 7 instalments programme fee covers additional
workshop costs and production support
for webcast production.
S$42,981.90
FT: 6 instalments Fees are inclusive of prevailing GST
and are payable based on the number
of module credits undertaken in a
term. Fees are payable before term
commencement and do not include
textbooks. Please refer to SIM GE website
for the latest fees.

Preparatory
Course in Business
(if applicable)
Applicants with non-business
related diplomas or with suitable
qualifications will be required to
complete and pass a three-month
Preparatory Course in Business. The
preparatory course is developed
and awarded by SIM, Singapore.
Duration and Intake
Modules
• Accounting and Finance
• Economics
• Marketing
University of Birmingham may
require students to complete a
minimum of one and up to a
maximum of three modules
through blended learning.
The modules are assessed either
by written exams, coursework or a
combination of both.
Certification
A certificate of completion will be
awarded upon successfully passing
the Preparatory Course in Business.
Programme Fee
S$695.50 per module
Fees are inclusive of prevailing GST
and are payable in full before course
commencement. Fees do not include
textbooks. Please refer to SIM GE
website for the latest fees.

Programme Duration Intake

3 Months
April
Full-time/Part-time

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Be part of the
SIM-Birmingham Family

‘‘
The programme equipped
me with management, social
‘‘
and critical thinking skills. This
helped me during my internship
at The World Bank Group. (2020)

Davis Koh
Graduate, BSc (Hons) International Business
Co-founder & Executive Director, Wecofa

‘‘This programme has helped open

my mind to the endless business
opportunities beyond Asia. Most
‘‘
might argue that we will return the
lessons back to our lecturers when
we start work. I found that most
Rachel Set Aung
Graduate, BSc (Hons) Business Management with
Industrial Placement

of these modules have actually

benefitted me a lot. (2020)

Jeff Junior Phua

Graduate, BSc (Hons) Accounting
and Finance
‘‘The programme equipped
Analyst, JPMorgan
me with the essential
‘‘
accounting and financial
concepts that enabled me
to embrace and adapt to
the ever-changing business
world. (2020)
 ‘‘I chose to take on the
part-time programme as
it allows me to maximise
the use of my time,
accumulating working
experience while attaining
a university degree. The
knowledge learned can be
‘‘
put into immediate practice
and this enhances the
learning process. (2020)

Thomas Yu
Part-time Student, BSc (Hons) Business Management
Market Development Manager, Intellidata Pte Ltd

‘‘
The programme taught me
not to be afraid to ask
questions, which is a useful
skill that will prepare me for
my career. Additionally, the
compulsory communications
‘‘
placement allowed me to gain
valuable work skills, providing
me the training I need for my
career upon graduation. (2020)

Alesha Aziz Alkaff

Graduate, BSc (Hons) Business Management with
Communications
News Assistant, CNBC

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Application &
Admission APPLICATION FEES
An application fee is payable
for each application form that is
submitted. This fee (inclusive of the
prevailing GST) is non-refundable
and non-transferable. The fee will be
fully refunded only if the intake does
not commence. Unpaid applications
will not be processed.

1 Visit www.simge.edu.sg/
admissions/how-to-apply/
for the application process
and list of required
Payment Mode: MasterCard/Visa
credit cards or eNETS

Local International
Application applicants applicants
supporting documents.
Fees
S$96.30 S$481.50*

*This does not include all fees related to

Student’s Pass application.
Prepare copies of
supporting documents.
Complete your
application and payment
2 PRIVATE EDUCATION ACT
The Private Education Act was legislated
in December 2009 to regulate the
of application fees. private education institutions (PEIs) in
Singapore. The regulatory regime, as
set-out under the Private Education Act
and its subsidiary legislation, comprises
the Enhanced Registration Framework

3 Bring your original

documents to SIM HQ
for verification.
and the EduTrust Certification Scheme,
both administered by the Committee
for Private Education (CPE), a part of
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).

Singapore Institute of Management Pte

Ltd (SIM PL), in meeting the regulatory
requirements under the Private
Education Act, has put in place the
following:

Check your email for your

application outcome.
4 • Adoption of the Standard PEI-Student
Contract template from CPE
• Allowing students a cooling-off period
of 7 working days after signing the
PEI-Student Contract
• Protection of students’ fees under the
Fee Protection Scheme
• Transparent refund, course transfer,
leave of absence and withdrawal
policies
• Commitment in maintaining the
confidentiality of students’ data

For more information on the above

mentioned, visit www.simge.edu.sg/
admissions/edutrust and www.simge.
edu.sg/admissions/admin-matters.

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