gathering of mindsannual report 2009 highlights of key statistics SIM Group SIM University The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) is a hub where people of diverse backgrounds, talents, A year-on-year growth of 12% in revenue to $209m An enrolment of about 11,000 students and perspectives gather, resulting in a powerful pool of knowledge and ideas. Enabling and supporting An alumni of about 10,500 graduates* this gathering of minds are the four business entities of the Group, each with its own unique charter SIM Membership *including OUUK and BNU graduates and role, yet collectively, they offer our executives, students and members a multitude of pathways and A total of 32,316 individual members More than 40 programmes offered a rich resource of experiences and wisdom. A total of 889 corporate members SIM Global Education SIM Professional Development An enrolment of 19,500 students More than 11,000 professionals trained An alumni of 84,000 graduates through 600 seminars, workshops, in-company More than 50 programmes offered projects and conferences 01 where peoplecome together from all walks of life opportunitiesarise relationships blossom prepare to chart your life contents SIMvision, mission & core values SIM Vision, Mission & Core Values 09 Our Vision SIM Profile 10 To be the Centre of Leadership and Management Excellence, and the Embodiment of Lifelong Learning SIM Campuses 11 SIM Organisational Chart 12 Our Mission SIM Milestones 13 • Spearhead management thought leadership Message from Chairman 14 • Be the preferred strategic partner of corporations in maximising return on human capital Message from Management 18 • Be the choice provider of continuing education to individuals SIM Governing Council 22 • Transform SIM into a regional brand SIM Membership 25 SIM University 33 Our Core Values UniSIM Board of Trustees 34 • Trust and Respect for the Individual SIM Global Education 43 • Teamwork Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd Board of Directors 44 • Open and Timely Communication SIM Professional Development 53 • Performance Excellence • Spirit of Innovative Adventure SIM Support Services 59 Staff Directory 64 Corporate Information 66 08 09 SIMprofile SIMcampuses 01 02 03 04 About the SIM Group SIM University (UniSIM) SIM Global Education SIM Professional Development The Singapore Institute of The only privately-funded Singapore Students can choose from a wide More than 11,000 professionals Management (SIM) is the largest and university, UniSIM is dedicated to range of high-quality overseas benefit annually from the vast most comprehensive provider of the education and lifelong learning degree programmes made available selection of short, executive training higher education and professional of working professionals and adult through SIM’s partnership with programmes, seminars, workshops 1) SIM HQ at Clementi computer laboratories, the Centre also serves as comprehensive lifestyle campus combining training in Singapore. It was founded learners. Since 2005, UniSIM has established international universities and conferences offered by SIM The SIM Headquarters (SIM HQ) along Clementi the administration office for SIM University. residential, sporting and recreational facilities for in 1964 as a not-for-profit been awarded IPC status and is and institutions from the United Professional Development. Its Road is SIM’s main and largest campus with a both local and foreign students. The 4.5 hectare membership organisation under the approved by the Ministry of Kingdom, United States, Australia customised in-company training Economic Development Board and Education (MOE) to issue recognised and Switzerland. Most of the helps companies optimise capacity for 12,000 students. Facilities include over 3) SIM Management House campus provides accommodation for up to 428 today, boasts over 33,000 corporate local degrees. Students can receive students are full-time students but effectiveness in various fields of 90 lecture theatres, tutorial and seminar rooms, as Set in the tranquil residential estate of Namly Avenue, students and has tennis and futsal courts, gym, and individual members. Its up to 40% subsidy from MOE on SIM Global Education also offers management and human resource well as computer laboratories, a multi-purpose hall the SIM Management House has 20 lecture theatres outdoor yoga pad and fitness area, as well as a extensive range of membership course fees. UniSIM promotes part-time programmes that cater to development. that seats 1,600 and a management library. The Tay and seminar rooms, computer laboratories, a student’s lounge and dance studio. Themed short- programmes, activities and lifelong learning through a flexible working adults. Its enrolment stands stay studio apartments are also available for parents resources provide an important and practice-focused learning at 19,500, with about 3,000 foreign Eng Soon Library is Singapore's largest and most members’ lounge, business centre and bookshop that nexus for SIM students and approach. It offers more than 40 students. comprehensive management library. Also on campus cater to membership activities, executive development and visiting faculty. members to network and learn. The academic programmes across multi- is a student lounge which provides a focal point for courses and post-graduate degree programmes. It is SIM Group accomplishes its mission disciplines and its current enrolment students’ social interaction and recreation. also equipped with a management library which Combined with the SIM campuses at Clementi Road of education and lifelong learning is close to 11,000 students. contains one of the most complete collections of and Namly Avenue, SIM now has the biggest and through three distinct educational arms, each catering to specific 2) SIM Clementi Centre management-related publications in Singapore. most comprehensive campus for a private tertiary market segment of learners. The SIM Clementi Centre, adjacent to SIM HQ, is institution in Singapore. an additional facility to cater to SIM University’s 4) SIM Global Education Campus@Ulu Pandan growing student population. Housing a total of 20 Opened in September 2008, the SIM Global lecture theatres and tutorial rooms, and two Education Campus@Ulu Pandan is the most 10 11 organisationalSIM chart SIMmilestones SIM Governing Council Nominating Committee Audit Committee Remuneration Committee Investment Committee SIM Society Membership Committee Board of Trustees Board of Directors SIM University Singapore Institute of Group Corporate Services January June November Management Pte Ltd • UniSIM signs MOU with Universiti Malaya to • SIM launches the SIM Management Monitor – • UniSIM signs MOU with Singapore Centre for offer Singapore’s first Bachelor of Arts in Malay Singapore’s first comprehensive management Chinese Language to offer Bachelor of Chinese School of Arts & Social Sciences SIM Global Education Membership Services Corporate Communications Language and Literature programme survey Education (Honours) programme School of Business Estates & Facilities SIM Professional • UniSIM signs MOU with MAJ Aviation to offer School of Human Development & Social Services Development Finance & Administration the first local Flight Discovery Course under the School of Science & Technology Human Resources February July Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Aerospace Infocomm & Technology Services • UniSIM signs MOU with the Singapore Armed • Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd is Forces to establish strategic partnership on top Fastest Growing 50 (FG50) company in Systems continuing education Singapore • SIM-The University of Birmingham launch five December corporate governance March management undergraduate degree • SIM takes up three year title sponsorship of • SIM Global Education wins ‘Best International programmes Singapore Open Windsurfing Championship Marketing Effort by a Private Educational • SIM GE and UniSIM voted top choices in private As a not-for-profit organisation under the purview of strategic direction of the Group, acts as a watchdog In addition to the above, internal and external audits Institution’ at annual STB Education Awards for August education in JobsCentral survey the Ministry of Education, SIM enforces stringent on all financial, remuneration and audit matters and are also conducted to monitor compliance and suggest 2nd year running • UniSIM in partnership with SEED Institute offers • SIM GE voted ‘Top Private School’ in AsiaOne’s corporate governance guidelines to ensure that legal closely monitors compliance with control measures. improvements. The notion of corporate governance Singapore’s first local degree in early childhood ‘People’s Choice Awards’ regulatory requirements are consistent with the law, Similarly, the SIM University and Singapore Institute extends beyond management with the implementation April education • SIM PD wins in eight categories of ‘HR Vendors transparent and enforceable. of Management Pte Ltd are also governed by a Board of a Whistle Blowing Policy across the Institute in • UniSIM launches Singapore’s first Basic of the Year 2009’ Awards of Trustees and Directors respectively, members of 2008. With this, staff are able to proactively contribute Principles and Practice of Traditional Chinese October Assuming the overall governance of the SIM group is whom are appointed independent directors. towards helping SIM achieve a greater level of public Medicine course in English • SIM unveils Campus Development Master Plan the Governing Council. Comprising of independent