Graduate Diploma in Marketing (Part-Time)
Introduction
The Graduate Diploma in Marketing (GDM) is specially designed for working professionals who wish to pursue a career in marketing. A balanced mix of marketing knowledge will be taught to prepare participants to meet the growing challenges and demands of a marketing career.
Programme Objective
The objective of the GDM programme is to provide a sound understanding of marketing concepts and skills that are essential in decision-makings.
Programme Structure & Curriculum
This is a 12-month part-time programme consisting of 6 modules which will be delivered over three semesters:
Month |
Modules Code |
Modules |
|
| 1 & 2 |
GDM 101 |
Marketing Management |
GDM301
|
| 3 & 4 |
GDM 103 |
Marketing Communications |
|
5 & 6 |
GDM 201 |
Global Marketing |
|
7 & 8 |
GDM202 |
Internet Marketing |
|
9 & 10 |
GDM203 |
Strategic Marketing Case Analysis |
|
11 & 12 |
GDM301 |
Capstone Project |
This programme involves lectures, group discussions, case studies and presentations by students. Classes are usually held one weekend per month from 1900 to 2200 hours with a total of 216 contact hours. 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 each 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.
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 S53.50 (incl. 7% GST) per module is applicable.
To repeat a failed module, a student must attend classes and pay a repeat fee of S$583.15 (incl. 7% GST) per module and attend classes before he/she is considered eligible to take the examination.
Students may repeat any single module up to a maximum of two times. However, the student must complete the GDM course within three years of registration, which is from the commencement of the first semester.
All examination questions and the marking of scripts will be moderated and/or examined by the Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre Board of Studies before they are released to students. The decision of the Board is final and no correspondence will be entertained.
Award of Certificate
Students who have completed all necessary course works, successfully passed all required modules and met all financial obligations to the institute shall be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Marketing and be allowed to use the designatory letters “Grad Dip M” after their name.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must possess:
- A degree or similar professional qualifications from a recognised university/institution, OR
- A diploma from a polytechnic with at least 2 years of working experience,
The Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre Board of Studies reserves the right to change the above requirements and selection at its sole discretion.
Course Fees
Fees are payable by installments:
Installment |
Fees |
7% GST |
Total |
I |
S$
650.00
|
S$
45.50
|
S$
695.50
|
II |
S$
650.00
|
S$ 45.50 |
S$
695.50
|
III |
S$
650.00
|
S$ 45.50 |
S$
695.50
|
IV |
S$ 650.00 |
S$ 45.50 |
S$ 695.50 |
V |
S$ 650.00 |
S$ 45.50 |
S$ 695.50 |
VI |
S$ 650.00 |
S$ 45.50 |
S$ 695.50 |
Total |
S$3,900.00 |
S$273.00 |
S$4,173.00 |
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 lesson delivery 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
Bank loan
For Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, please refer to Study Loans for information on the various bank loans available.
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
For Local Student:
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
Please contact our sales office at (65) 6411 1712 / 1713 / 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.
