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Foundation of STEMA
Management Development Institute of Singapore
- Singapore, Singapore
- 0.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
A six-month STEMA foundation diploma with a tourism track.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of STEMA (Tourism Track). Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Progression to MDIS degree programmes
Curriculum
- Six-month programme. Core modules: Academic and Research Writing
- Communication and Presentation Skills
- And a Capstone Project. Electives cover marketing and tourism service quality.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Age 14-17+ depending on programme
- At least 1 GCE O Level or IGCSE pass (Biomedical Sciences: a science O Level pass or the MDIS Science Entrance Test at 50%)
- NITEC/Higher NITEC
- 10 years of formal education for international applicants
- Or mature candidates (30+ with 8 years of work experience). Foundation Year Certificate: C6 in any of 5 O Level subjects or 10 years of formal education
- Age 17+.
Accepted academic background
Age 14-17+ depending on programme, At least 1 GCE O Level or IGCSE pass (Biomedical Sciences: a science O Level pass or the MDIS Science Entrance Test at 50%), NITEC/Higher NITEC, 10 years of formal education for international applicants, Or mature candidates (30+ with 8 years of work experience). Foundation Year Certificate: C6 in any of 5 O Level subjects or 10 years of formal education, Age 17+.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL PBT 525
- Duolingo 95
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts (if required)
- English Language Evidence (if applicable).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $6,050 SGD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $491 SGD |
| Deposit | $500 SGD |
Program details
| Campus | Stirling Road Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Tourism and Hospitality |
| Department | STEMA (Tourism Track) |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
December 2026
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.5 years.
Tuition is $6,050 SGD per year. The application fee is $491 SGD. The deposit is $500 SGD. The estimated living cost is $17,640 SGD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL PBT 525, Duolingo 95.

