Graduate Diploma Programmes

• Introduction
• Programme Objective
• Programme Structure & Curriculum
• Examinations & Assessment
• Award of Certificate
• Entry Requirements
• Course Fees
• MIS Membership
• Financial Assistance
• CaseTrust for Education
• Withdrawal, Deferment & Refund Policy
• Changes & Amendments
• Application Procedures
• Downloads
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Graduate Diploma in Brand Management (Part-time)

Introduction

Strong and powerful brands have a dramatic impact on purchasing decision and can build customer loyalty and improve profitability.

As a result, there is an increasing interest in branding in recent years in the Asia-Pacific region, as organisations become more aware of the significance of building strong and powerful brands which transcends industries and provide an organisation with one of its most valuable assets.

The Graduate Diploma in Brand Management (GDBR) is suitable for both business and non-business university graduates seeking to acquire specific skills to differentiate themselves from other graduates. The programme would also appeal to those already in the work force intending to enhance their skills in this area.

Programme Objective

The GDBR programmes is aimed at providing a sound understanding and competent level of brand knowledge and skills essential in analysis, planning, implementation and decision-making so as to build brand equity. The outcome is that students are well-fitted to work in the branding and marketing world.

Programme Structure & Curriculum

Flexibility for modular sign-ups are available for Graduates of the MIS Graduate Diploma Programmes. This 12-month part-time programme covers 6 modules over three semesters:

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 36 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 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 GDBR programme within three years from the intake he/she is registered in.

All examination questions and the marking of scripts will be moderated and/or examined by the institute's 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 paid all the necessary fees and passed all examinations shall be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Brand Management and be allowed to use the designatory letters “Grad Dip Brand Mgmt” after their names.

Entry Requirements

All applicants must possess:

• A degree or similar professional qualifications from a recognised university/institution, OR
• A diploma from a local 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 in three instalments and must be settled prior to the commencement of each semester:

A non-refundable application processing fee of S$32.10 (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 affiliate members of the Institute. The following discounted membership charges apply:

• Entrance fee of S53.50 (incl. 7% GST)
• Annual Subscription fee of S53.50 (incl. 7% GST)

Financial Assistance

Bank Loans

For Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, please refer to Study Loans for information on the various bank loans available.

CASE-Approved Student Contract

The Marketing Institute of Singapore has been CaseTrusted since 2005. Hence, it is mandatory for all students, or legal guardians, if the student is under the age of 21, to sign the CASE-Approved Student Contract with the institute and opt to undertake the Student Protection Scheme prior to the enrolment of each programme. Refer to CaseTrust for Education for more information.

Withdrawal, Deferment & Refund

The institute is committed to adhere with full integrity to the various policy that are communicated in its student contract, student handbook, and website, amongst others. Please refer to the Refund Policy for further 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, module cantent, examination rules and regulations, lecturers, lecture date, venue and other aspects of the course at any time prior to and during the running of the modules.

Application Procedures:

An applicant must complete the prescribed application form and return it together with the following documents:

1. CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES of educational certificates/degrees/diplomas Certification may be made by your company or at the Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre , in which case, the originals must be presented for verification.
2. One passport-sized photograph.
3. Payment of S$32.10 (incl. 7% GST) as the application processing fee (non-refundable). Please make cheque payable to " MIS Training Centre ". Payment of all fees may be made using cash, cheque, NETS and all major credit cards.

The completed application form and supporting documents should be submitted to:

Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre
The Sales & Marketing Department (Education)
10 Raeburn Park, Block C, #01-33/ 02-33, Singapore 088702

Contact Sharon at 6411 1712, Dave at 6411 1715 or Lisha at 6411 1713 for more information.

DISCLAIMER

The information above is subject to change. In particular, the Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre reserves 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.