Graduate Certificate in

Information Technology
Management (E-Learning)
Table of Contents
Introducing the Graduate Certificate 01
in Information Technology
Management (E-Learning)

Flexible online study that fits 02

your needs

Expert education with expert 03

understanding

How it all works 04

Elective modules 06

Programme eligibility and fees 07

Three steps to an 09
outstanding education

Your documents and terms 10

of application

Understanding the programme 11

Invest in your future 20

Introducing the Graduate Certificate in
Information Technology Management
(E-Learning)
The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management (E-Learning) is designed
for ambitious professionals looking to excel in the field of information technology. It will
help you develop the analytical, interpersonal, and operational capabilities to confidently
implement and manage emerging and disruptive technologies across businesses and
organisations.

The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management (E-Learning) is developed

and awarded by Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), Singapore. It will support
you to gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience in Information Technology
management for a dynamic modern workplace, as well as the skills to develop and
communicate innovative solutions for complex Information Technology issues to non-
technology decision makers. You will also learn to adapt to emerging and disruptive
technologies, building understanding of theories and models of technologies that will
enable you to inform both individual and operational decisions.

SIM’s online Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management offers a flexible

approach to developing critical skills in emerging technologies, alongside valuable
understanding of how to navigate a data-driven operational environment, providing a
platform of understanding for informed and ethical decision-making.

The programme provides an innovative 100% online approach that works around your
lifestyle, creating forward-looking career skills built on a uniquely flexible digital platform.
The adaptive programme framework is designed to fit the unique demands of a modern
work-life balance, and better support your own career ambitions and expectations.

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from 20194

The Graduate Certificate in

Information Technology Management Intake: 6 intakes per year
will help unlock new skills and
career opportunities for ambitious Length: 8-month part-time programme
Information Technology professionals,
supporting your career progression Programme: 3 core modules + 1 elective
and embedding the skills to succeed
in a rapidly evolving business area. Delivery: 100% online flexible delivery

Cost: $7,000 - $7,560 SGD

1Microsoft, Digitization Capacity of the World Economy

2Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Smart Nation Initiative, June 2020

3Price Waterhouse Cooper, Workforce of the Future – The Competing Forces Shaping 2030

4Workforce Singapore, Ministry of Manpower and Government, June 2021

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Flexible online study that
fits your needs
Our 100% online graduate certificate offers a flexible and supported digital learning experience,
built on the respected foundations of SIM’s outstanding educational expertise.

The innovative online approach provides a platform for learning that meets the needs of modern
students. Understanding a future of evolving IT management will put you on a valuable path
to expand your career horizons, and at SIM we’re committed to ensuring that opportunity is
accessible to students regardless of current personal or professional commitments.

Our flexible online programme is accessed through a simple, user-friendly platform, providing
a central resource for all programme materials and assignments. It enables students across
Singapore to enjoy the benefits of a trusted education from a respected educational institution
such as SIM.

Quality online study by design

SIM’s 100% online Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management is designed

by industry-leading experts in online learning. It brings together our institution’s respected
academic standards with global experience in digital learning platforms and processes, providing
a seamless, intuitive learning environment that empowers your study.

All students are supported by a Student Advisor for their end-to-end journey, from support
during the application process through to advice and guidance on distance learning and time
management during your studies.

With these outstanding foundations, this is quality online study designed to truly support you
to succeed.

Access the same outstanding

education from the comfort of
your own home or office

Flexible education that fits

around work and family
commitments

Rewarding focus on learning

$ without time or cost of travel
and accommodation

Study at your own pace

supported by a seamless online
learning platform

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Expert education with expert
understanding
Singapore Institute of Management was founded in 1964 with a commitment to delivering
leading private education for students in Singapore and beyond.

Now with over 50 years of experience, SIM is a respected institution offering up forward-looking
programmes trusted by employers in Singapore and around the world. We are passionate
about providing you with the skills to succeed in a changing world of work, informed by both
experienced academics and top industry experts.

SIM is proud to be one of the first private education institutions (PEIs) to be registered under the
Committee for Private Education’s (CPE) Enhanced Registration Framework (ERF), a mandatory
registration for all PEIs operating in and from Singapore. Since May 2010, SIM has also been
awarded the EduTrust Certification by the CPE in recognition for its implementation of robust
academic systems and processes, and the quality delivery of its education.

Our extensive industry and professional networks offer a valuable platform to students, ensuring
they can access a wide range of industry knowledge and providing an ecosystem of opportunities
to students looking for further career or educational development.

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How it all works
SIM’s Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management is delivered on a simple,
user-friendly digital platform, with clear programme progression designed to make life easier
for students at every step of the journey.

6 intakes per year 120 hours total guided learning

30 hours timetabled guided

January, March, May, July, learning per module
September, November
5 hours contact time per week
3 core modules
15 hours student-led learning
per week
5 elective modules
6 weeks per module

4 (3 + 1) modules to complete the 120 hours total student learning

programme time per module

6 chances to enrol through the year

JAN MAR MAY JUL SEP NOV

Finish your study fast

Study 4 subjects in a year

JAN MAR MAY JUL SEP NOV

Each session comprises one-hour scheduled online teaching by an experienced SIM academic,
and four hours of online individual and group activities. Students are further supported by
recorded videos, case studies and activities which are hosted through the centralised online
learning platform. Additional learning is expected through self-paced supplementary reading
and directed study.

Students must achieve a minimum overall mark of 50 percent to satisfy module assessment
requirements. Assessments include, but are not limited to, assignments and projects, project
reports and presentations, case study analysis, self-reflection, peer evaluation, quizzes, and class
exercises. Each module will include an individual written assessment at the end of the module.

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 Core Modules

Cybersecurity Learn to integrate and apply theoretical and practical knowledge

Management of cybersecurity, and understand various tools and techniques to
ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data.

Data Privacy, Develop your ability to evaluate and demonstrate ethical

Data Ethics independent judgement and implement appropriate ethical
and Governance requirements and provisions in a modern workplace.

Learn to evaluate and adopt innovative emerging technologies to

Emerging
address key business challenges in a rapidly changing operating
Technologies
landscape.

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Elective Modules
The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management is designed to provide a
flexible suite of modules which assists students with elective options that fit their own unique
needs. Alongside the three mandatory core modules, you must pick one elective module from
those listed below.

Elective Modules

Accounting Understand fundamental accounting and financing

and Finance practices, and develop your ability to analyse financial
for Managers information and manage financial resources.

Cybersecurity Develop the understanding and application of digital

Analytics and technologies to obtain, manage, analyse, and communicate
Insight cybersecurity data analytics.

Learn to effectively communicate qualitative and

Data quantitative data to lead, engage, and influence a variety
Visualisation of audiences and stakeholders through data visualisation
tools and techniques.

Discover how to lead effectively in an age of digital

Leadership disruption by understanding the core competencies of
leadership, and analysing the effective strategies adopted
by leaders both historic and contemporary.

People, Enhance your understanding of organisational dynamics

Organisations and communication to deliver effective collaboration and
and Teamwork leadership across a variety of audiences and stakeholders.

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Programme eligibility and fees

Admission Requirements
Domestic Students (Singapore) International Students

Academic Qualifications

A degree from a recognised university; Or

candidates (30 years old and above) who
International students must submit an
hold a diploma or equivalent qualification,
application with equivalent qualifications
with a minimum of eight years of working
from a recognised international university.
experience.
English-language proficiency must also
English-Language Proficiency be demonstrated for any students whose
academic qualifications are not attained in
Candidates whose academic qualifications
English.
are not attained in the English medium are
required to demonstrate proficiency
International students will not be eligible for a
in English with the minimum total score
Student’s Pass Visa.
indicated below:
IELTS 6.0; OR
Paper-based TOEFL 570; OR
Internet-based TOEFL 88.

For students residing in Singapore:
Application Fee: $97.20 SGD
Programme Cost: $7,560 SGD
Module Cost: $1,890 SGD
* Fees are inclusive of 8% GST and payable in four instalments.
Fees will be subject to revised GST of 9% effective 1 Jan 2024.
The amount of each instalment is dependent on the number
of modules undertaken for each term. Fees do not include
textbooks. Please refer to website for the latest fees.
International students who are not residing
in Singapore:
Application Fee: $90 SGD
Programme Cost: $7,000 SGD
Module Cost: $1,750 SGD
*GST is not applicable for international students who are not
residing in Singapore. Fees are payable in four instalments.
The amount of each instalment is dependent on the number
of modules undertaken for each term. Fees do not include
textbooks. Please refer to website for the latest fees.

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 Standard Programme Terms

Graduate Certificate students are allowed a maximum period of 16 months to complete all
requirements of their programme of study

A minimum of 10 students are required for a class to commence

Applicants will be advised of any cancellation within 30 days of the commencement date

Applicants will receive a full refund of course fees and miscellaneous fees if the course does not
commence

An application fee is payable for each application form that is submitted. This fee (inclusive of
the 8% 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.
Payment Mode: PayNow, MasterCard/Visa credit cards or eNETS.

More details: www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/sim-global-education/edutrust

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Three steps to an
outstanding education
Step 1. Contact us

Apply for a free eligibility assessment. Email your resume, bachelor’s transcript test results,
and IELTS/TOEFL results if required to eligibility@postgradonline.simge.edu.sg

Step 2. Discuss your opportunity

Call one of our dedicated Student Advisors at 0800 8528 463 to explore your eligibility
and talk through any questions.

Step 3. Apply Now

If you prefer to communicate via email, please highlight your preference when
submitting your documents to eligibility@postgradonline.sigme.edu.sg

If you select this primary mode of communication, we will provide the result of your
eligibility check and any information via email.

We highly recommend you speak with a Student Advisor directly to offer you the best
possible chance of success for your future learning experience.

Application fee: Students residing in Application fee: International

Singapore students not residing in Singapore

$97.20* SGD $90 SGD

All fees inclusive of 8% GST.
*Fees will be subject to revised GST of 9%
effective 1 Jan 2024.

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Your documents and
terms of application
You will need to supply the following documents with your application:

Educational certificates (e.g bachelor’s transcript test results). Translated and

notarised copies are required if documents are not in English. You must have attained the
minimum qualification required for the programme by the application closing date.

NRIC or FIN/passport (for international applicants).

Passport-sized photograph. Your photo must be taken in the last 3 months. It must be
JPEG format, 400x514 pixels, and a file size of around 60KB.

Resume (if reliant on work experience for eligibility).

Proof of IELTS or TOEFL results for applicants whose academic qualications are not
attained in the English language.

Visit https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/admissions/application-process for

information on the application process and list of required supporting documents

PRIVATE EDUCATION ACT

The Private Education Act was legislated in December 2009 to regulate the 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 and the EduTrust
Certification Scheme, both administered by the Committee for Private Education (CPE), a part of Skills Future 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:

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.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/sim-global-education/edutrust

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Module Descriptions

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Core module
Cybersecurity
Management

This module will introduce you to cybersecurity management concepts using the confidentiality,
integrity and availability (CIA) concept—a popular model designed to guide policies for
information security within an organisation. Topics will include the CIA model, techniques to
protect confidentiality of documents, verifying integrity of documents, and ensuring availability
of data and information systems. You will develop an understanding of basic cybersecurity
concepts and develop security consciousness to further appreciate the importance of security,
develop an understanding of key concepts, and apply that knowledge within a workplace.

Learning goals

1. Provide students with the fundamental concepts and techniques of cybersecurity

management

2. Get to grips with the variety of threats in the digital landscape

3. Develop understanding of various tools and techniques to ensure confidentiality,

integrity and availability of data

4. Learn the essentials of security policy development, risk assessments and security
models

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Core module
Data Privacy,
Data Ethics and
Governance

The Data Privacy, Data Ethics and Governance module will introduce you to the key concepts
of data privacy. Topics include data privacy definitions and issues, and methods of protecting
privacy of data. You will learn to understand the contemporary situation within the space, and
how technology can be utilised to protect the privacy of sensitive personal data. You will also
learn how to formulate a code of ethical practice for an organisation, and how to establish
systems and processes to ensure adherence to professional, legal, and ethical requirements for
data usage.

Learning goals

1. Develop an understanding of general data privacy terminology

2. Gain hands-on practical experience of protection of private data

3. Explore use-cases of data privacy breaches

4. Understand how to establish procedures to identify and address ethical challenges

of digital workplaces

5. Learn how to implement relevant changes to ethical requirements and draft

professional data protection provisions

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Core module
Emerging
Technologies

The Emerging Technologies module will enhance your awareness of trending technologies
that are impacting businesses today. It will cover four emerging areas of digital transformation,
connectivity technologies, intelligence technologies and business transformation, with each
area analysed to build your understanding of key developments, implications, and the role of
big data in technology adoption.

Learning goals

1. Learn to identify new technological developments that are disrupting business

2. Evaluate the role of big data in emerging technology areas

3. Discover how to create a digital transformation plan for business data protection
provisions

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Elective module
Accounting
and Finance
for Managers

This module will provide you with an essential understanding of financial accounting,
management accounting and finance concepts. Topics covered include accounting equations,
recording of business transactions, preparation of financial statements, cost terminology, cost
behaviour, the time value of money, as well as budgeting and investment decisions. You will
develop fundamental accounting and financial management skills that are essential for good
business management.

Learning goals

1. Provide students with a basic knowledge of accounting and finance in business

organisations

2. Train students to analyse and use basic financial information

3. Equip students with the techniques for planning, managing, and controlling finance

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Elective module
Cybersecurity
Analytics
and Insights

This module will explore the security analytics approach to cybersecurity, focusing on the
analysis of data to develop proactive security measures. It will help you get to grips with basic
cybersecurity analytics concepts, and develop you understanding of the expanding field of
security analytics and its potential for tackling vulnerability to cybercrime.

You will learn the benefits of security analytics and its suitability in a high-volume data
landscape, and the potential to respond quickly to cybersecurity analysis. You will also develop
an understanding of how to implement security analytics through a variety of use cases, from
behaviour monitoring to network traffic analysis.

Learning goals

1. Provide students with an understanding of cybersecurity analytics and insight

2. Develop an understanding of the need for security analytics in the cybersecurity

world

3. Learn the benefits of security analytics and insight

4. Assess and understand use cases for security analytics

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Elective module
Data
Visualisation

Data visualisation is a field of data science which has expanded rapidly in recent years as de-
signers generate new methods to view and visualise data. This module will explore how accurate
representation of data allows a wide range of audiences and stakeholders to identify emerging
patterns and themes to inform business decision-making. You will learn the technology, concepts
and techniques behind visualising data, benefiting from hands-on experience in creating visual
representations of data. The module will cover design principles for creating meaningful displays
of both qualitative and quantitative analysis to facilitate managerial decision-making.

Learning goals

1. Provide students with an overview of graphing fundamentals, rules and suggestions

2. Educate students on how to make informed selections from a wide range of charts
for the purpose of analysing data using Tableau

3. Develop the skills to present data using appropriate graphics which enhance
understanding of multi-dimensional datasets to allow audiences to identify trends

4. Enable students to prepare, review for effectiveness and present data analysis
reports to support decision-making

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Elective module
Leadership

The Leadership module will equip you with a fundamental understanding of the role of leaders
in an organisational context, and leadership expectations with a focus on the context of the
dynamic global landscape. It will also explore the impact of leadership on individuals both
within, and without, an organisation.

The module will touch on a variety of leadership styles, management approaches, and character
traits of leaders both historic and contemporary. You will develop your understanding of
successful leadership skills, and learn to apply this knowledge within future leadership roles
tomeet organisational goals, inspire employees, and improve communication and relationship
skills.

Learning goals

1. Develop an understanding of the roles and function of a leader in the modern

environment

2. Identify core competencies of knowledge, skills, ability, and other characteristics

of leaders

3. Explore the conceptual and analytical skills fundamental to successful leaders

4. Discover the challenges faced by leaders and the strategies adopted by various
leaders to overcome them

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Elective module
People,
Organisations
and Teamwork

This module will equip you with a fundamental understanding of key principles of management
and organisational behaviour to help you become an effective and efficient manager or supervisor.
Topics will include the roles, skills and functions of managers and how to effectively deal with
a rapidly changing and competitive modern business environment. It will also explore how
organisation management impacts personal and team effectiveness, providing an opportunity
to learn and advance your own interpersonal skills.

Learning goals

1. Provide students with an understanding of fundamental management principles

relating to the roles and functions of a manager

2. Equip students with knowledge of the challenges faced by managers in a modern

knowledge-based economy

3. Help students to develop the conceptual and analytical abilities that are vital skills
for an effective manager

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Invest in your future
Now is the time to invest in your future and develop skills and experience
to succeed in a changing business landscape.

The future doesn’t wait.

Start your journey today.

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CPE Registration Number: 199607747H

Period of Registration: 20 May 2022 – 19 May 2026

This brochure contains key information, accurate as at time of print on 1 January 2023. For the most updated
and complete corporate and programme information, refer to our website at www.sim.edu.sg/ge
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