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]
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 renamed 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.
Logo
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 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.[2]
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This article is about the former Private University For the Organisation see Singapore Institute of Management SIM University UniSIM was a private university in Singapore between 2005 and 2017 The university was established and managed under the Singapore Institute of Management SIM It was the only private university in Singapore after Nanyang University The university practiced an open door academic policy towards working adults 2 and offered only part time programmes Between 2010 and 2017 UniSIM was registered under the Committee for Private Education CPE 3 SIM UniversityUniversiti SIM Malay 新跃大学 Chinese ச ம பல கல க கழகம Tamil Former namesSIM Open University Centre 1994 2005 TypePrivate a 1 Active2005 2017Parent institutionSingapore Institute of ManagementLocationClementi Singapore1 19 45 N 103 46 35 E 1 32917 N 103 77639 E 1 32917 103 77639 Coordinates 1 19 45 N 103 46 35 E 1 32917 N 103 77639 E 1 32917 103 77639CampusClementi 9 2 hectaresColours Red WhiteRestructured into the Singapore University of Social Sciences SUSS in 2017 and brought under the ambit of the Ministry of Education 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 Contents 1 History 1 1 Open University Degree Programme 1994 2005 1 2 Establishment 2 Logo 3 Wings by Yeo Chee Keong 4 Restructuring into the Singapore University of Social Sciences 5 UniSIM and SIM GE 6 Admission 7 Notable alumni and students 8 ReferencesHistory EditOpen University Degree Programme 1994 2005 Edit 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 renamed Singapore Institute of Management s Open University Centre SIM OUC as one of SIM s autonomous entity 6 Establishment Edit 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 Logo EditUniSIM s logo consists of three wave like strokes Wings by Yeo Chee Keong Edit 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 EditOn 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 Edit SIM Campus Block A Atrium The public may view both UniSIM and SIM Global Education SIM GE as SIM students in 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 EditThe 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 2 Notable alumni and students EditAdrian Tan Singaporean litigator and president of the Law Society of Singapore Aloysius Pang Singaporean actor who died on 23 January 2019 due to sustaining serious crush injuries during SAF reservist training in New Zealand References Edit Council for Private Education SIM University Council for Private Education Singapore Archived from the original on 18 August 2016 Retrieved 7 August 2016 a b http www unisim edu sg Happenings newsrelease Pages MR2005 3 aspx SIM University To Enhance Opportunities For Learning And Knowledge Upgrading For Adult Learners Milestones SUSS Retrieved 9 August 2017 Post secondary education Ministry of Education Singapore Ministry of Education Singapore Retrieved 11 June 2015 Degree Certificate Request Registration Form 2 February 2018 Archived from the original on 9 June 2017 Retrieved 12 April 2018 a b 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 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 SIM University closer to becoming Singapore s sixth autonomous university SUSS SIM University closer to becoming Singapore s sixth autonomous university 11 November 2016 UniSIM renamed S pore University of Social Sciences TODAYonline Retrieved 2021 05 25 5 absolutely wrong stereotypes of sim students that everyone should know July 20 2015 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title SIM University amp oldid 1107647747, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
