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Developed and Awarded by ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Institute of Management, ²ÝÁñÉçÇø

The primary objective of this specialist diploma programme is to equip learners with the necessary abilities to address social challenges and make meaningful contributions towards resolving societal issues within ²ÝÁñÉçÇø. ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Institute of Management (SIM) has collaborated with industry experts to develop the Specialist Diploma in Social Entrepreneurship (SDSE) to ensure the programme's relevance and effectiveness. The specialist diploma targets learners who are employed or interested in working in the social service sector.

The SDSE aims to empower learners to address pressing social issues through innovative problem-solving approaches. By immersing students in this ethos, the programme deepens their understanding of our world and inspires them to be agents of positive change. With a focus on equipping learners with the necessary tools and mindset, they develop creative solutions to tackle social challenges and shape a brighter future. Additionally, learners can register their startup and engage in full-time work at a social enterprise, gaining valuable insights into the operations of a commercially and socially viable business. Guided by mentors, learners actively contribute to their social enterprise, acquiring essential skills and knowledge. This programme offers a unique opportunity for participants to learn, grow, and positively impact the world, setting them on a path towards fulfilling careers as social entrepreneurs and social changemakers

Structure

• Lecturers are both academic and industry-based professionals with work experience and knowledge in their domain.  
• Average teacher-student ratio is 1:25

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Assessment & Attendance

• Continuous assessment throughout the 6-month programme, e.g., individual assignment, group project, case study, quiz/class test, presentations, and class participation.
• In addition to continuous assessments, students are required to complete a capstone project
• This is an intensive part-time programme. All students are encouraged to attain a minimum attendance rate of 75%.

Requirements to Graduate

Students who pass all modules will be issued a transcript and awarded with a Specialist Diploma from SIM upon graduation.

Modules

6-month part-time programme (1 semester) of 6 modules:

• Social Entrepreneurship Foundations
• Innovating for Social Impact: Design Thinking Approach
• Market Validation with Lean Canvas and Lean UX
• Financial and Cost Management for Socialpreneurs
• Socialpreneurship in the Digital Era: Marketing for Impact
• Social Entrepreneurship Project

Accepted Entry Qualifications

Applicants must satisfy both the academic requirement and English Language proficiency as follows:

• Academic Qualifications: Polytechnic diploma or equivalent.
• English Language Proficiency: GCE O-Level credit pass (grade 1 to 6) in English or equivalent.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements may apply for admission to the programme by producing evidence of at least five years of relevant working experience or supporting information to ascertain their competency readiness. Eligible applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test.

SIM reserves the right to shortlist eligible applicants and admit applicants who perform well in the interview and/or entrance test.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose academic qualifications are not attained in the English medium are required to demonstrate proficiency in English in one of the following minimum test scores:

• GCE O-Level credit pass (grade 1 to 6) in English
• Paper-based TOEFL 570
• Internet-based TOEFL 88  
• IELTS 6.0

Note: TOEFL or IELTS test scores must be less than 2 years at point of enrolment.

Programme Fees 

All fees excluding prevailing GST. The course fee does not include textbooks.

• Total: S$16,500
• The above fee includes the additional capstone fee of $1,500 to be sponsored by the organization

Fees will be subject to revised GST of  9% on 1 Jan 2024. Refer to GST Notes under Fees Tab for more information.
 

GST Notes

• Fees published are inclusive of current GST of 8%. The parts of fees not invoiced, not paid and where services are not rendered in year 2023 are subject to the new GST rates effective on 1 Jan 2024. Refer to IRAS website  for more details.
• For invoice generated in 2023 for services to be rendered in 2024, if payment is collected by 2023, 8% GST will apply.
• For invoice generated in 2023, if the payment is received in 2024 and service is rendered in 2024, 9% GST will apply. Credit note against original invoice and a new invoice bearing 9% GST will be issued.
• For invoice generated in 2023 and service is rendered in 2023, if payment is collected in 2024 (i.e. late payment), 8% still applies.

Mandatory One-time Fees 

All fees inclusive of prevailing GST.