Certificate in Sales and Marketing (Part-Time)
Introduction
The Certificate in Sales and Marketing (CSM) is a specialised marketing qualification specially designed for those who are in the sales and marketing field and who wish to upgrade their knowledge and skills for further career advancement. It is also ideal for those without formal marketing training but who wish to pursue a career in sales and marketing.
Programme Objective
The objective of the CSM programme is to give students a firm understanding of the principles and techniques of the sales and marketing functions.
Programme Structure & Curriculum
This is a 6 months part-time programme. The details are as follows:
Semester |
Modules Code |
Modules |
|
I |
CSM 101 |
Business Communications |
CSM 102 |
Fundamentals of Marketing |
|
CSM 103 |
Understanding Customers |
|
II |
CSM 201 |
Mathematics for Marketing |
CSM 202 |
Introduction to Selling |
This programme involves lectures, group discussions, case studies and presentations by students. Classes are usually held two to three times a week from 7.00pm to 10.00pm on weekdays or 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm on Saturdays with a total of 30 contact hours per module. Weekly lectures are conducted by qualified and experienced local lecturers approved by the institute.
Examinations & Assessment
All students are required to sit for a written examination for all modules at the end of each semester. Students must fulfil the attendance requirement of at least 75% for each module before they are considered eligible to take the end-of-semester examinations.
The candidate will be allowed to sit for the supplementary examination(s) for the module(s) that they have failed in the main examination. However, a supplementary examination fee of $53.50 (incl. 7% GST) per module is applicable.
To repeat a failed module, a student must attend classes and pay a course fee of $417.30 (incl. 7% GST) per module before he/she are considered eligible to take the examinations.
There is no limit to the number of times a student may re-sit any module. However, a student must complete the CSM course within three years of registration, which is from the commencement of the first semester.
All examination questions and the marking of scripts will be moderated and/or examined by the Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre Board of Studies before they are released to students. The decision of the Board is final and no correspondence will be entertained.
Award of Certificate
Students who have completed all necessary course works, successfully passed all required modules and met all financial obligations to the institute shall be awarded the Certificate in Sales and Marketing.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must possess:
- 3 GCE ‘O’ Level credits
- 5 GCE ‘N’ Level credits
- Certificate in Office Skills (COS)
- NTC 2 with at least 3 GCE ‘N’ Level or 2 GCE ‘O’ Level credits
Those who do not have the above qualifications but have years of working experience are also invited to apply.
The Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre Board of Studies reserves the right to change the above requirements and selection at its sole discretion.
Course Fees
Fees are payable as such:
Level |
Fees |
7% GST |
Total |
I |
S$1,170.00 |
S$81.90 |
S$1,251.90 |
II |
S$780.00 |
S$54.60 |
S$834.60 |
Total |
S$1,950.00 |
S$136.50 |
S$2,086.50 |
A non-refundable application processing fee of S$214.00 (incl. 7% GST) is chargeable upon application and submission of documents.
The course fees cover course materials and tuition by local tutors and DOES NOT include textbooks and other miscellaneous charges, if any.
MIS Membership
The Marketing Institute of Singapore is a professional body for sales and marketing practitioners. All successful applicants must be individual members of the Institute.
Financial Assistance
For all applications, please ensure the necessary documents are submitted 45 days in advance before the start of class.
Skills Development Fund (SDF)
The CSM programme is supported by the Skills Development Fund under the Pre-approved scheme. Students on company sponsorship will be eligible for a subsidy amount of up to $1050.00, or $1650.00 (for students age 40 and above). Log on to Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) at http://app.wda.gov.sg for more information.
NTUC Surrogate Employer Programme (NTUC-SEP)
Students on NTUC-SEP sponsorship will be eligible for a subsidy amount of up to $1050.00, or $1650.00 (for students age 40 and above). Log on to www.ntuc.org.sg for more information.
CDAC Skills Training Award Scheme
The CSM Programme is under the Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC) Skills Training Award Scheme. It sponsors a portion of the training fees of the course. Log on to www.cdac.org.sg for more information.
Bank loan
For Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, please refer to Study Loans for information on the various bank loans available.
CaseTrust for Education
The Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre unequivocally supports the Consumer Association of Singapore's (CASE) transparency guidelines and policies to demonstrate fairness in all dealings with all our students. We are committed to adhere with full integrity in all matters, including issues related to course entry pre-requisites, course details, enrolment information, student contracts, refund of course fees, as well as transfer and withdrawal regulations.
Hence, it is mandatory that all students, or legal guardians if the student is under the age of 21, must sign the CASE Standard Student Contract with the institute prior to the enrolment of each programme. Refer to CaseTrust for Education for more information.
Changes & Amendments
The Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre reserves the right to vary, change and amend the module content, entry requirements, course fees, curriculum, examination rules and regulations, lecturers, lecture date, venue and other aspects of the course at any time prior to and during the delivery of the modules.
Application Procedures
An applicant must complete the application form and return it together with the following documents:
- CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES of educational certificates/degrees/diplomas Certification may be made by your company or at Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre, in which case, the originals must be presented for verification.
- One passport-sized photograph.
- A crossed cheque of S$214.00 (incl. 7% GST) for the application processing fee (non-refundable) made payable to “MIS Training Centre”. Payment by Cash, NETS and credit cards are accepted at the institute.
The completed application form and all relevant documents should be submitted to:
Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre
Admissions Department
10 Raeburn Park, Block C
#01-33
Singapore 088702
Contact Paul at 6411 1713 or Baron at 6411 1714 for more information.
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Disclaimer
The information above is subject to change. In particular, the Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre reserve the right to change the content and/or method of assessment of study, to withdraw any unit of study and/or vary arrangements for any part of the programme.
