Information about Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS), Singapore

1. Website: mdis.edu.sg

2. Location: MDIS is located in central Singapore, approximately 15 minutes by car from Orchard Road, Singapore’s premier shopping district.

3. Institution Type: Private Education Institution

4. Rankings and Accreditations:

MDIS holds the EduTrust Certification, a quality assurance scheme administered by Singapore’s Committee for Private Education (CPE) to ensure educational quality and protect the interests of international students.

For more information: www.mdis.edu.sg/about-mdis 

5. Total number of students: >13,500 students.

6. Number of international students: > 4,500 international students.

7. Key Strengths

• Holds the EduTrust Certification awarded by Singapore’s Committee for Private Education (CPE).
• Recipient of the double award at the Singapore Prestige Brand Award (SPBA) 2018.
• Ranked 4th in the Enterprise 50 Awards 2017 for its contributions to Singapore’s economy.
• Several programmes are taught by lecturers from the United States. Students in Hospitality and Tourism, as well as Fashion Branding and Marketing programmes, may undertake internships as part of their studies.
• Offers industry-focused programmes in business, management, mass communications, information technology, life sciences, and hospitality and tourism management.
• MDIS Residences, located within the campus, is Singapore’s first Green Mark-certified hostel, providing modern accommodation and recreational facilities in an integrated living and learning environment.
• Campus-wide Wi-Fi access is available for students.
• Supports learning through Blackboard and Video Streaming technologies, allowing students to access lectures, learning resources, and course materials anytime and anywhere.

8. Training-related Information 

a. Training programs: View details here

• MDIS College offers: GCE O Level, GCE A Level, IGCSE
• English Language Programme: 3 months per level
• Foundation: 7 months
• Diploma – Advanced Diploma: 6–7 months
• Graduate Certificate – Graduate Diploma: 4 months
• Bachelor’s Degree: 24 months
• Master’s Degree: 12 months
• Doctorate: 27 months

b. Faculties: View details here

• Business
• Engineering
• Fashion and Design
• Life Sciences
• Media & Communications
• Health & Nursing
• Psychology
• Technology
• Tourism & Hospitality
• Safety and Environmental Management
• Languages and Education

c. Disciplines: View details here

• Business
• Management Studies
• Supply Chain Management
• Business Administration
• Accounting and Finance
• Public Service Management
• Public Administration and Management
• Banking and Finance
• Business and Marketing
• Business and Human Resource Management
• Airline and Airport Management
• International Trade and Operations Management
• Leadership and Innovation
• Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Robotics Technology
• Fashion and Design
• Fashion Marketing and Communication
• Fashion Design and Marketing
• Fashion Product and Promotion
• Fashion and Textile Design
• Life Sciences
• Biotechnology
• Biomedical Science
• Biochemistry
• Languages and Education
• Education Studies
• Media & Communications
• Mass Communications
• Media Culture and Communication
• Media and Digital Practice
• Broadcast Media Production
• Health & Nursing
• Nursing
• Health Management
• Psychology
• Psychology
• Technology
• Information Technology
• Ethical Hacking and Forensic Investigations Countermeasures
• Cybersecurity and Networks
• Data Science and Business Analytics
• Tourism & Hospitality
• Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Event Management
• International Tourism
• Safety and Environmental Management

9. Entry Requirements

• Foundation: Minimum age of 14, completed Year 10, IELTS 5.5.
• Diploma: Minimum age of 16, completed Year 12, IELTS 5.5.
• Advanced Diploma: Minimum age of 17, completed Year 12, Diploma, or vocational Diploma, IELTS 5.5.
• Graduate Certificate: Minimum age of 21, Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university, IELTS 5.5.
• Bachelor’s Degree: Minimum age of 17, completed Foundation or Year 12, IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5).
• Master’s Degree: Minimum age of 19, completed an MDIS Graduate Diploma, IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5).
• Doctorate: Minimum age of 25, completed a Master’s Degree, Research Proposal, Interview, IELTS 6.5 (no band below 5.5).

10. Intakes: February, April, July, October

11. Application Documents

General: 

• Four passport-sized photographs.
• e-Form 16.
• Passport bio-data page and all pages containing immigration stamps (passport validity of at least one year).
• Birth certificate.
• Academic transcripts and certificates (originals, certified copies, and translations).
• English language certificate (if available).
• Financial documents.
• Statement of Purpose (for Master’s programmes).
• Academic and extracurricular achievements (for scholarship applications).

Additional Requirements for Doctoral or Research-Based Master’s Programmes

• Research proposal.
• Published academic papers (if available).

12. Tuition Fees: 

• English Language Programme: S$4,173 / 3 months
• Foundation: S$4,992
• Diploma: S$8,025
• Advanced Diploma: S$9,630
• Graduate Certificate: S$6,741
• Bachelor’s Degree: S$35,310
• Master’s Degree: S$26,215
• Doctorate: S$44,940

13. Living Expenses: Approximately S$10,000–15,000 per year.

14. Scholarships: View details here

MDIS Merit Scholarship (International) Award

• For Master’s Degree valued at S$3,800 
• For Bachelor’s Degree valued at S$3,000 
• For Pre-Degree programme valued at S$500

MDIS International Student Tuition Grant Award

• For Master’s Degree valued at S$2,000
• For Bachelor’s Degree valued at S$1,500 
• For GCE ‘O’ Level valued at S$1,000

15. Accommodation and Student Support Services: View details here

International students may choose from the following accommodation options in Singapore:

• Rental of Housing Development Board (HDB) flats/rooms
• Rental of private apartments/rooms
• Homestay accommodation with Singaporean families
• Hostels or boarding houses

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