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Foundation of Management Studies

Management Development Institute of Singapore

  • Singapore, Singapore
  • 0.5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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Management Development Institute of Singapore campus

About the program

A six-month foundation diploma in business and management fundamentals.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Management Studies. Strengthen analytical and communication skills relevant to the field. Apply learning through appropriate academic activities.

Career outcomes

  • Progression to the Diploma in Management Studies

Curriculum

  • Six modules: business English and communication
  • Introduction to business and ethics
  • Business mathematics
  • Principles of business management
  • Marketing fundamentals
  • And accounting and finance. Assessed through class participation
  • Assignments
  • Presentations and written exams.

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
  • Completed application form
  • Identification document
  • Language proficiency evidence if requested
  • Additional program-specific supporting documents if requested

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements for your level and course page on mdis.edu.sg (apply at least 2 months before the start date). Complete the MDIS International Student Application Form and ICA e-Form 16 and pay the SGD 490.50 application fee. Submit passport copy and photo
  2. Birth certificate
  3. Certified education results
  4. English proof
  5. Proof of funds (Master: study plan). Await the MDIS decision and ICA In-Principle Approval (about 4 weeks). Pay ICA SGD 90 and collect the Student's Pass in person after the medical report. On the official website.

Other costs

Tuition per year$11,118 SGD
Application fee$491 SGD
Deposit$500 SGD

Program details

CampusStirling Road Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Business, Management and Marketing
DepartmentManagement Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    3 Jul 2027

    231 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.5 years.