SIM University

SIM University (Abbreviation: UniSIM) was a private university in Singapore from 2005 to 2017. The university was established and managed under the Singapore Institute of Management Group (SIM). It was the only Singapore's private university after Nanyang University. The university practices an Open-door academic policy towards working adults.[2] The university only offered part-time programmes. From 2010 to 2017, UniSIM was registered under the Committee for Private Education (CPE).[3]

This article is about the former Private University. For the Organisation, see Singapore Institute of Management.
SIM University
Universiti SIM  (Malay)
新跃大学 (Chinese)
சிம் பல்கலைக்கழகம் (Tamil)
Former names
SIM Open University Centre (1994-2005)
TypePrivate University[a][1]
Active2005–2017
Parent institution
Singapore Institute of Management
Location
Clementi
,
Singapore

1°19′45″N 103°46′35″E
CampusClementi 9.2 hectares
ColoursRed

White

  
Restructured into the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) in 2017 and brought under the ambit of Ministry of Education (Singapore).
SIM University Block A

In 2017, UniSIM was restructured into the sixth autonomous university, Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and brought under the ambit of the Ministry of Education.[4] Subsequently, SUSS conducted an exercise to issue certificates in SUSS for UniSIM issued certificates. A statement will indicate that these qualifications had been received under the former’s name. [5]

History

Open University Degree Programme (1994–2005)

In 1992, SIM was selected by the Ministry of Education (Singapore) (MOE) to run the Open University Degree Programme (OUDP), in collaboration with The Open University, United Kingdom (OUUK). In 1994, the first batch of SIM OUDP’s 900 students studied only among three degree programmes. In 1998, the first graduation ceremony with 334 was graced by former Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore Tony Tan.

In 2002, OUDP attaining accreditation status and was re-named Singapore Institute of Management's Open University Centre (SIM-OUC) as one of SIM's autonomous entity.[6]

Establishment

In 2005, SIM received the mandate from MOE to form SIM University (UniSIM) to forge upgrading opportunities for working adult from diverse academic qualifications and work experiences.

Established on the foundation SIM-OUC, UniSIM took over more than 6,500 students from SIM-OUC studying in over 40 programmes. SIM-OUC students who graduated from 2006 and onwards were given a choice between a UniSIM or OUUK degree.[6]

UniSIM provides an avenue for working adults who have previously missed education opportunities to upgrade their qualifications and skills. The University also provides opportunities for working adult to pursue their passion or chart a different career course. The quality of the programmes is high, flexible and made accessible through e-learning to working adults. Many continuous education courses were made scalable to suit different organisations.

UniSIM's logo consists of three wave-like strokes.

Wings by Yeo Chee Keong
Wings by Yeo Chee Keong

This sculpture was donated by Yeo Chee Keong and Anthony Teo to UniSIM. Mounted on a soft hue of volga blue Ukrainian igneous granite pedestal, Wings aspire UniSIM graduates to soar.

Restructuring into the Singapore University of Social Sciences

On 12 October 2016, Acting Minister for Education (Higher Education and Skills) and Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Ong Ye Kung announced that the Government invited UniSIM to become Singapore’s 6th autonomous university. Subsequently, on 11 November 2016, the SIM governing council voted in favour to bring the university under the ambit of MOE.[7][8]

In 2017, UniSIM was restructured into the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and became Singapore’s sixth autonomous university under the ambit of the Ministry of Education (MOE). It is no longer a member of the Singapore Institute of Management Group (SIM).[9]

UniSIM and SIM GE
SIM Campus Block A Atrium

The public may view both UniSIM and SIM Global Education (SIM GE) as SIM students, in actual fact they are both different business units of the SIM Group. UniSIM was a private university which offered government subsidized programmes whereas SIM GE partners with University of London International Programmes, RMIT University etc to offer their programmes in Singapore.[10]

Admission

The university adopted open-door admission criteria. Criteria to its undergraduate programmes were at least two GCE 'A' level passes or a polytechnic diploma, at least two years' work experience and minimum at 21 years old.[11]

Notable alumni and students
  • Aloysius Pang - Singaporean actor, who died on 23 January 2019 due to sustaining serious crush injuries during SAF reservist training in New Zealand.

References
  1. "Council for Private Education: SIM University". Council for Private Education, Singapore. Archived from the original on 18 August 2016. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
  2. http://www.unisim.edu.sg/Happenings/newsrelease/Pages/MR2005-3.aspx 'SIM University To Enhance Opportunities For Learning And Knowledge Upgrading For Adult Learners'
  3. "Milestones". SUSS. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  4. "Post-secondary education". Ministry of Education, Singapore. Ministry of Education, Singapore. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
  5. "Degree Certificate Request Registration Form". 2 February 2018. Archived from the original on 9 June 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  6. "SIM Open University Centre Keeps Up The Numbers For Eighth Year Running". SUSS. Archived from the original on 4 September 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  7. "Government Proposes For UniSIM To Become Singapore's Sixth Autonomous University". SUSS Government Proposes For UniSIM To Become Singapore's Sixth Autonomous University. 12 October 2016.
  8. "SIM University closer to becoming Singapore's sixth autonomous university". SUSS SIM University closer to becoming Singapore's sixth autonomous university. 11 November 2016.
  9. http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/unisim-renamed-singapore-university-social-sciences 'UniSIM renamed S’pore University of Social Sciences'
  10. http://goodyfeed.com/5-absolutely-wrong-stereotypes-of-sim-students-that-everyone-should-know/
  11. http://www.unisim.edu.sg/Happenings/newsrelease/Pages/MR2005-3.aspx 'SIM University To Enhance Opportunities For Learning And Knowledge Upgrading For Adult Learners'
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