Sim 002791

2016
Bachelor of Arts
Communication
Psychology
Economics
Sociology
International Trade
Bachelor of Science (Business Administration)

Double Degree
Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (Economics)
Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (International Trade)
Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Double Major - Bachelor of Arts

Communication and Psychology
Economics and Psychology
Psychology and Sociology
Communication and Sociology

International Trade and Psychology
Russell Chander
Graduate, Class of 2013

Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Psychology)
University at Buffalo,
The State University of New York, U.S.
The programs are developed and awarded by University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, U.S.
www.simge.edu.sg
In an economy which places a premium on original thought,

cross-disciplinary knowledge and high adaptability, an
undergraduate degree has become more than just amassing
skills and information it is a platform to jumpstart an
individuals potential for innovative thinking, leadership and
synergistic communication.
An undergraduate program by the University at Buffalo (UB)
promises all that and more. In just three years at the
Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd (SIM), you can
emerge with a highly reputed U.S. degree, ready to make
your mark in the global workforce.
Contents
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
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UB Undergraduate Degrees Your Passport to the Future
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Academic Requirements
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General Education Requirements
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Minors for Non-Business Majors
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Bachelor of Arts (Communication)
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Bachelor of Arts (Economics)
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Bachelor of Arts (International Trade)
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Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
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Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
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Double Degree
and Bachelor of Arts (Economics)
and Bachelor of Arts (International Trade)
and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
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Double Major
Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Sociology)
Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Psychology)
Bachelor of Arts (International Trade and Psychology)
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Sociology)
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Module Descriptions
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Selection Criteria
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Application & Admission
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Singapore Institute of Management (SIM Group)
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SIM Student Life
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VIBES - Why Study At SIM Global Education
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University at Buffalo
The State University of New York
Founded in 1846, the University at Buffalo (UB), The State University of New York (SUNY) is one of the leading public universities
in the U.S. Within the 64-campus SUNY system, UB is the flagship campus. As the largest and most comprehensive university
center, UB offers more than 300 undergraduate and graduate programs the most in any SUNY campus and has an
enrollment of more than 29,000 students.
Notably, UB is the first public member in New York and New England of the prestigious 61-member Association of American
Universities (AAU). UB is ranked among the top 50 U.S. public and private research universities according to an authoritative
2010 report published by Arizona State University. The university is ranked among the top 30 U.S. public research universities in
terms of total research dollars, with total research expenditures of nearly US$350 million.
UB campus, Buffalo
UB is reputed for its outstanding faculty.

Among its approximately 4,000 full-time and
affiliated faculty, 95 percent hold a doctorate
or equivalent. UB faculty have been the
recipients of numerous prestigious national
and international awards including the Nobel
Prize, the National Medal of Science and the
Pulitzer as well as MacArthur, Guggenheim
and Rockefeller Foundation grants. Along
with these accomplishments, UB faculty
are at home in the classroom. SUNY has
recognized more distinguished professors
and distinguished teaching professors at UB
than at any other SUNY unit. More than 150
of UBs faculty have received the Chancellors
Award for Excellence in Teaching--again, the
largest representation of any unit in the SUNY
system.
UB is ranked among the top 50 U.S. public
and private research universities according to
an authoritative 2010 report published by the
Arizona State University. The university ranks
among the top 30 U.S. public research
universities in terms of total research dollars,
with total research expenditures of more than
$350 million (U.S.) in fiscal year 2010. The
first cancer research center in the world was
established at UB in 1898. Today there are
more than 90 organized research centers
and institutes at UB, including the Center
for Computational Research; the Great
Lakes Program; the Regional Institute; the
National Center for Geographic Information

and Analysis; the Institute for Lasers,
Photonics and Biophotonics; the Electronic
Poetry Center; the Multidisciplinary Center
for Earthquake Engineering Research; the
Center of Excellence for Document Analysis
and Recognition; and the New York Center
of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life
Sciences. UB also has numerous joint
research partnerships with Roswell Park
Cancer Institute and Hauptman-Woodward
Medical Research Institute.
In terms of international education, UB is a
model institution, ranking No.17* among all
institutions hosting international students
in the U.S. It enrolls more than 6,000
international students from more than 110
countries. Among its 230,000 strong alumni
in 130 countries are such luminaries as:
Li Yanhong (Robin) - co-founder of Baidu.com.
largest Chinese search engine and secondlargest independent search engine in the
world
Harvey Weinstein - co-founder of Miramax
Films
Wolf Blitzer - an award-winning journalist
for CNN
Tom Toles - the Pulitzer Prize-Winning
cartoonist at the Washington Post
* Open Doors 2014 report published by the Institute of International
Education (IIE).
UB campus, Buffalo
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Milestones
Now in their second decade,

our highly successful
collaborative undergraduate
programs with SIM have
demonstrated value for all our
stakeholders - our students,
faculty, alumni and their
employers. We are proud of
our longstanding partnership
with SIM, the outstanding
quality of the programs
we deliver together,
and the remarkable
success of our alumni.
Our programs remain the
standard bearer for a
first-rate, fully accredited
American undergraduate
education in Singapore.
Professor Stephen C Dunnett
Vice Provost for International Education
University at Buffalo
March 1996
Established the first U.S.-accredited Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
program in Singapore in partnership with the UB School of Management.
June 2004
Start of SIMs first full-time American undergraduate degree program with UBs School of
Management - Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) with concentrations in
International Business and Marketing.
May 2005
First intake of the Bachelor of Arts (Communication) with UBs College of Arts and
Sciences.
Collaboration with UB and Konan University, Japan to offer the sixweek Singapore
Summer Asian Business Program.
May 2006
A new concentration in Financial Analysis was made available in the Bachelor of Science
(Business Administration) program.
May 2007
First intake of the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) with UBs College of Arts and Sciences.
Introduction of the Double Degree - Bachelor of Science (Business Administration)
and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology).
Introduction of the Double Major - Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Psychology).
May 2009
First intake of the Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) with UBs College of Arts and Sciences.
May 2011
First intake of the Bachelor of Arts (Economics) with UBs College of Arts and Sciences.
Introduction of the Double Major - Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Sociology).
Introduction of the Double Major - Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Sociology).
January 2013
Introduction of the Bachelor of Arts (International Trade) with UBs College of Arts
and Sciences.
and Bachelor of Arts (Economics).
and Bachelor of Arts (International Trade).
Introduction of the Double Major - Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Psychology).
Introduction of the Double Major - Bachelor of Arts (International Trade and Psychology).
July 2014
SIM-UB celebrates 10 years of collaboration
Accreditations
UB is accredited by the following associations:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
New York State Board of Regents
In addition, the School of Management is accredited by AACSB International The Association
to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Membership
UB is a member of the following associations:
Association of American Universities
American Council on Education
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Association of Colleges and Universities of the State of New York
Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities
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UB Undergraduate Degrees Your Passport to the Future

Students such as myself who have undergone the SIM
GE experience are able to leverage on both SIM GE and
UB platforms to secure enriching cultural, academic,
or workplace experiences that add crucial experience
to any jobseekers profile. Over the summer of 2013,
I interned at the US Embassy in Singapore as a public
policy intern, during which I even had an opportunity
to witness an address by the vice-president of the
United States! (2014)
Andrew Yeo
Graduate (MSc Social Policy and Planning),
London School of Economics and Political Science
Secure a Prestigious U.S. Degree
Highly Qualified Faculty
A U.S. degree is widely considered to be superior in todays

economy. With a focus on general education, you will learn a broad
spectrum of skills and knowledge pertinent to the real world, as well
as be exposed to a wide range of real issues at the modern workplace.
UB is renowned for its exemplary faculty, many of whom are recipients

of esteemed national and international awards. Within SUNY, more
than 150 of UBs faculty have received the Chancellors Award for
Excellence in Teaching.
In terms of international enrollment, UB ranks 17th among the leading

universities in the U.S. The hallmark of UB undergraduate programs
is the concept of the interactive classroom, with project-oriented
assignments and meaningful hands-on learning. Flexibility is also key,
with a choice in degree majors and concentrations.
UB faculty publish in leading academic and professional journals in

record numbers. Their research and expertise has been the basis for
articles in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Money,
BusinessWeek, Fortune and other national and international publications.
Accelerate Your Learning Path

Time is precious and the quicker you graduate with a reputed degree,
the faster you can enter the corporate world and hit the ground
running. UB allows you to complete your degree in an accelerated
mode of only three years, as compared to four years for most other
U.S. undergraduate programs.
More than 50 percent of the undergraduate courses are taught by

UB faculty. All other faculty members have to undergo approval by
academic departments at UB before they are able to take up teaching
positions for the UB undergraduate programs.
This ensures that you will only learn from and interact with the best in
the field.
Get More for Less
Excellent Rankings
Getting a world-class degree doesnt have to immerse you in debt.

The UB undergraduate programs offered at SIM are identical in
curriculum, standards and degree recognition to those in the U.S.,
but cost lesser than the equivalent programs in the U.S.
When you pursue a UB undergraduate program, you can be assured

of a top-quality education that has enjoyed consistently high rankings
among programs in the U.S.
UB is ranked among the top 120 national universities by U.S. News
and World Report in 2012.
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Academic Requirements
Duration
Minimum Academic Average
All programs are offered full-time. The academic year is divided into
three semesters. Each semester is typically 12 to 15 weeks in length.
To graduate from a UB undergraduate program, students must have

a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, both overall and at UB. In the
computation of the overall average, all attempted coursework at UB
will be used, including transfer credit. In computing a students
average for work completed at another accredited institution, GPAs
will be computed in accordance with UBs grading policies (e.g. all
attempted hours, including Fs, will be used to determine the GPA).
Admission
Degree
(9 semesters,
3 years)
Double Degree / Double

Major (12 semesters,
4 years)
Spring 2016
January 25, 2016 to January 25, 2016 to

January 24, 2019
January 24, 2020
Summer
2016
May 30, 2016 to

May 29, 2019
May 30, 2016 to

May 29, 2020
Fall 2016
August 29, 2016 to

August 28, 2019
August 29, 2016 to

August 28, 2020
Candidature Period
The maximum allowed period for a student to complete a single
degree program would be 6 years and a double major or double
degree program would be 8 years. If a student fails to complete the
course within the candidature period, they will not be entitled to any
recourse or refund.
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, discussions, presentations, activities and consultations.
Each lesson is three hours.
Assessment
Continuous assessment comprises tests, quizzes, assignments,
projects, presentations, participations and activities which are
scheduled throughout the semester.
The final examination is held during the two weeks after the semester
ends. The detailed assessment schedules can be found in the
individual course syllabi accessible by the students via the Students
Portal or UBLearns once they are in the program.
Teaching Faculty
To ensure parity in standards, rigors of the program, integrity of the
UB degree, and to comply with U.S. accreditation requirements,
more than 50% of the modules are taught by UB faculty and the
remaining modules will be taught by qualified local faculty who must
be approved by UB.
Average teacher-student ratio = 1:16.
Minimum Number of Credits

Candidates for bachelors degrees must complete a minimum of 120
credits. One credit equals 12.5 contact hours of classroom study.
Minimum Number of Students Required for Class

Commencement
For a class to commence, there must be minimum of 25 students.
In the event that the class cannot commence due to low take up
rate, the students will be informed at least one month prior to class
commencement.
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Students cannot graduate with an incomplete I grade on their record.
Major Requirement
To qualify for an undergraduate degree, matriculated students must
be enrolled in a degree program and satisfactorily complete the
requirements of their fields of study, as well as those of the university.
This include all major requirements and general education requirements.
Academic Progress
The normal load for students is 12 to 15 credits per semester.
Students may register for modules and make changes to their class
schedule. Students who choose to drop or resign from any module,
are on official leave of absence or have to repeat any failed module,
may take more than the normal program duration to complete their
studies.
Students are allowed to progress through each semester till they
satisfactorily complete the graduation requirements.
Attendance Requirements
SIM requires all students (both local and international) to attend all
scheduled lessons and activities unless they have valid reasons
supported by document such as medical certificates. Under this
policy, all full-time local students are required to attain a minimum
attendance rate as stipulated by UB or 75%, whichever is higher. For
all international students, the minimum attendance requirement is
90% as mandated by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of
Singapore (ICA).
Double Degrees
The double degree is the concurrent awarding of two different
baccalaureate degree types (BA and BS). Students pursuing two
majors in two different degree types are expected to have the full
range of skills, competencies, and experience as students graduating
from each of the programs individually. Thus, students must meet all
requirements for each major. In no circumstance may the coursework
in the second degree be fewer than 30 credits. For a double degree,
a minimum of 150 credits or 30 credits beyond the full requirements
of the degree with the larger number of required undergraduate
credits must be earned, whichever is greater. Because the two
degrees must be in significantly different fields of study, no more than
two 300- and 400- modules taken as requirements for one major in
one degree can also be counted as part of the required modules for
the other major in the other degree, including required elective credits.
Double Majors
A double major is the awarding of one degree with two majors (e.g. a
student earns one BA degree with a double major of communication
and psychology). Students must be accepted into each major and
fulfil all requirements of each major in addition to satisfying all university
requirements. This may be completed within the usual 120-credit
minimum. Following conferral of the degree, the students transcript
will note one baccalaureate degree with two majors.
A final evaluation of general education and university degree

requirements will be completed by a degree auditor in Academic
Processing Services. Each academic department determines if
academic major requirements have been met.
When a degree is conferred, it is noted on the students academic
record (transcript) and diploma. Diplomas are mailed to SIM within
six weeks after the conferral date. Grades will not be changed after
degree conferral except when errors in the transcript occur.
Subsequent Degrees
Some students may decide to return to their studies after they have
received their first undergraduate degree. Once a degree is conferred,
the modules and credits from that degree cannot be used in
subsequent degrees, and some students may not return to add
a minor or concentration to the conferred degree. In order to take
a subsequent degree, the student who has previously earned a
baccalaureate degree from UB or an accredited U.S. institution must
be accepted to UB as a matriculated student and be accepted into
the new major. If you are pursuing a second bachelors degree, you
must have the full range of skills, competencies, and experience in
the major as students who complete the requirements for the regular
degree program. Thus, students must meet all requirements for
the major. In no circumstance may the coursework in the second
degree program be fewer than 30 credits after the conferral of the
first degree. The two degrees must be in significantly different fields
of study; therefore 300- and 400- level coursework completed for
the first bachelors degree will not count toward completing the major
requirements of the second degree.
Latin Honors
Students earning baccalaureate degrees are eligible to receive Latin
Honors based on their UB cumulative GPA on the following scale:
Award of Degree
Students who successfully complete all the requirements of the
programs will be awarded the following degrees by the University at
Buffalo, The State University of New York, U.S.:
Single Degree
Double Degree
Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and
Average (based on 4.0 = A)

3.20 cum laude (Distinction)
3.50 magna cum laude (High Distinction)
3.75 summa cum laude (Highest Distinction)
Double Major
Bachelor of Arts (International Trade and Psychology)
To qualify for Latin Honors, students must present a minimum of 60

credits of UB undergraduate coursework, at least 54 of which must
be graded credits (i.e. not satisfactory or unsatisfactory [grades of S
or U]).
Settlement of Obligations
All outstanding fees must be paid in order to receive diplomas or
transcript services, including information about the students program
completion in any form.
Graduation
Commencement
A formal commencement ceremony is held at SIM each July. All
students who have graduated the previous September or February,
as well as students who have applied for June degree conferral,
are eligible to participate in the ceremony. Information regarding
commencement activities will be available a month before the
ceremony.
Application for Degree

Students must file an Application for Degree Form prior to the
deadlines which will be published in the student portal.
Complete Studies
Conferral Date
Spring (April)
June 15
Summer (August)
September 1
Fall (December)
February 1
Students are encouraged to file their applications well before

the deadlines. Degree forms received after the deadlines will be
processed for the next conferral date.
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General Education Requirements

General education focuses
on a broad array of skills,
knowledge and issues that
are considered to be
particularly important for all
college graduates.
The program is intended to
help students prepare for
success and fulfillment in a
continually changing world.
General education
complements the
departmental major.
The major provides depth of
study in a particular area of
specialization and prepares
students for particular
careers or for
advanced study.
Writing
ESL 407
ESL 408
Written English I (3 credits)

Written English II (3 credits)
Library Skills
Successfully complete the Library Skills Workbook.
Mathematical Sciences (complete one module)

CSE 111
MTH 115
MTH 121
MTH 122
MTH 131
MGQ 301
PSY 207
SOC 294
Great Ideas in Computer Science (4 credits)

Survey of Algebra and Trigonometry (4 credits)
Survey of Calculus and Its Applications I (4 credits)
Survey of Calculus and Its Applications II (4 credits)
Mathematical Analysis for Management (4 credits)
Statistical Decisions in Management (3 credits)
Psychological Statistics (4 credits)
Basic Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits)
World Civilizations
UGC 111 World Civilizations I (3 credits)
UGC 112 World Civilizations II (3 credits)
Natural Sciences
Students must complete a two-module sequence, including at least one semester
of laboratory.
NTR 108
NTR 109
NTR 110
Human Nutrition (3 credits)

Nutrition in Practice (3 credits)
Nutrition in Practice Lab (1 credit)
American Pluralism
UGC 211 American Pluralism and the Search for Equality (3 credits)
Social and Behavioral Sciences*

Complete one 3-credit module offered by COM, ECO, GEO, PSY or SOC.
Language Requirement (Not required unless International Business

Concentration is chosen)
Complete a two-semester module sequence in a foreign language, or demonstrate
proficiency in a language other than English equivalent to completion of a first-year,
second-semester module.
Humanities (complete one module)*

PHI 101
PHI 107
PHI 115
Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits)

Ethics (3 credits)
Critical Thinking (3 credits)
Arts (complete one module)*

MUS 113
MUS 115
MUS 116
MUS 264
Music and Society (3 credits)

Understanding Music (3 credits)
Theory of Music for Nonmajors (3 credits)
World Music (3 credits)
Depth Requirement*
An additional module from the listing of Mathematical Sciences modules.
Note: Students who entered UB with 24 or more transferable credits from an institution
of higher education other than UB are exempted from the World Civilizations, American
Pluralism, and Arts requirements. These credits must have been earned prior to enrollment
at UB.
* Modules used to satisfy any other general education requirement are excluded.
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Minors for Non-Business Majors

Each minor is designed to enhance particular majors and provide
additional knowledge for students planning to pursue MBA degrees.
Students can receive a bachelors degree if they are enrolled in a
major program and a minor program, but cannot receive a bachelors
degree if they are enrolled in a minor program and not enrolled in major
program.
General Management Minor

The general management minor provides a broad foundation in the
basic elements and principles of business. Students learn to speak
the language of business while gaining an understanding of functional
areas, such as accounting, human resources, information systems,
marketing, and finance. A general management minor would benefit
students in any major. Those who are considering pursuing an MBA
at any time in their careers are especially encouraged to complete this
minor.
Prerequisite Modules
1.
ECO 182 Introduction to Microeconomics (4 credits)
2.
MGQ 201 Introduction to Computers and Statistics (4 credits)
3.
PSY 101 Introductory Psychology (3 credits)
Required Modules
4.
MGA 201 Introduction to Accounting I (3 credits)
5.
MGB 301 Organizational Behavior and Administration
(3 credits)
6.
MGG 150 Business and Society (3 credits)
Electives
Choose three of the following:
7.
MGA 202 Introduction to Accounting II (3 credits)
8.
MGF 301 Corporation Finance (3 credits)
9.
MGI 301 Human Resources Management and Labor
Relations for Managers (3 credits)
MGM 301 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
MGQ 301 Statistical Decisions in Management (3 credits)
MGS 351 Introduction to Management Information Systems
(4 credits)
Marketing Minor
The marketing minor provides a focused view of marketing for
the student with little or no background in business. While the
requirements and prerequisites make it a viable option for most
students, it may be especially helpful for those seeking an
understanding of the marketing function in businesses. Modules
address issues such as identifying and selecting the right consumers,
understanding the interaction between these consumers and
businesses, and being able to translate consumer needs and wants
into products and services. The marketing minor may be particularly
attractive to students majoring in communication.
Choose one of the following:
1.
PSY 207 Psychological Statistics (4 credits)
2.
MTH 131 Mathematical Analysis for Management (4 credits)
Required Modules
3.
MGG 150 Business and Society (3 credits)
4.
5.
MGM 403 Marketing Research (3 credits)
6.
MGM 404 Consumer Behavior (3 credits)
Electives
7.
MGM 402 Selling and Sales Force Management (3 credits)
MGM 406 Product and Brand Management (3 credits)
MGM 409 Advertising and Promotion (3 credits)
Through various overseas study and exchange

programmes, I experienced first-hand the complexities
of human relationships and the realities of the global
community. These encounters compelled me to
re-think my observations of the world through
multiple lenses, and to better appreciate and make
sense of these diverse perspectives. (2013)
Ho Sheng
Graduate (MSc International Relations),
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies,
Nanyang Technological University
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Founded in 1964, the Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication is ranked among the top 25 programs by National Communication Association
for its intercultural communication, organizational communication, communication technology and health communication programs. The course
is designed to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of the nature of human communication, its media, and its effects. Students
will be introduced to the finer points of interpersonal communication; challenged to apply critical thinking to their consumption of the mass
media; exposed to the complexity of delivering information in organizational and mediated communication situations; and, broaden their horizons
through the study of international and intercultural communication.
The Communication major at UB is a general communication degree with a liberal arts concentration. The main focus in the Communication
major is advertising, marketing, and public relations.
Why Study Communication?

Students will learn how to analyze, interpret, and research the process by which human beings relate to one another. The study of
communication embraces the most fundamental aspect of human interaction from the subtleties of interpersonal communication, the
influences and effects of mass media, the most effective distribution of information through organizations, to the cutting edge of the new
communication technologies and information studies.
Job Prospect/Opportunity for Further Study After Graduation

Strong communication skills are prerequisites to positions in most organizations and institutions. Employment opportunities exist in public
relations and advertising agencies, media and technology centers, sales and marketing, the mass media, civil and social agencies and other
professions. Graduates have also gone on to graduate schools for further studies.
Acceptance Criteria into Major
Graduation Criteria
Successful completion of the five prerequisite modules with a

minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (COM 101, two other COM
modules listed under prerequisite modules, CSE 111 and SOC
294).
Completion of SOC 294 with a minimum grade of C.
Completion of the universitys writing skills requirement.
Minimum completion of 45 credits.
General Education
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
22. ESL 407

23. ESL 408
24. MUS 113
or

MUS 115
or

MUS 116
or

MUS 264
25. NTR 108
26. NTR 109
27. NTR 110
28. PHI 101
or

PHI 107
or

PHI 115
29. UGC 111
30. UGC 112
31. UGC 211

COM 101
COM 217
COM 225
COM 240
COM 337
CSE 111
SOC 294
Principles of Communication (3 credits)1

Communication in Organizations (3 credits)
Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
Survey of Mass Communication (3 credits)
Communication Theory (3 credits)
Great Ideas in Computer Science (4 credits)1
Basic Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits)1
Required Modules
8.
COM 125
9.
COM 205
or

SOC 293
10. COM 300
11. PSY 101
12. PSY 323
or

PSY 331
or

PSY 333
or

PSY 341
or

PSY 342

or

SOC 371
13. SOC 101
14-21.
08
Introduction to the Internet (3 credits)

Research Methods (3 credits)
Social Research Methods (3 credits)
Written Communication (3 credits)
Introductory Psychology (3 credits)1
Community Psychology (3 credits)
Social Psychology (3 credits)
Psychology of Work in Organizations (3 credits)
Cognitive Psychology (3 credits)
Introduction to Cognitive Science: Concepts of
the Mind (3 credits)
Individual and Society (3 credits)
Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)1
8 Communication Electives (24 credits)

Minimum GPA of 2.0, both overall and at UB.
Minimum GPA of 2.5 in Communication modules at UB.
Meet major and general education requirements.

Human Nutrition (3 credits)2
Nutrition in Practice (3 credits)2
Nutrition in Practice Lab (1 credit)2
Ethics (3 credits)
World Civilizations I (3 credits)
World Civilizations II (3 credits)
American Pluralism and the Search for Equality
(3 credits)
Free Electives (from any major)

28 credits
1. Meets general education requirements.
2. These are online modules. Local resource persons may conduct weekly sessions
for selected modules.
Note: The modules offered are subject to change.

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics comprises a comprehensive curriculum, integrating economic theory with applied topics, including
finance, international trade, econometrics, education, growth and development, monetary economics, labor economics, urban and regional
economics, industrial organization, and regulation. Students will discuss on matters relating to consumers and producers, market equilibrium,
investment and savings, employment, money and banking, and government taxation and spending.
Why Study Economics?

Economics is the study of scarcity and its implications for the use of resources, production of goods and services, growth of production and
welfare over time, and a great variety of other issues of vital concern to society. The study of economics equips students with the knowledge
to determine the most effective use of resources to meet private and social goals. Economics majors also learn how to apply the knowledge to
achieve the most satisfactory allocation of their personal resources, which is a crucial life-skill.
Job Prospect/Opportunity for Further Study after Graduation

The demand for economists has increased steadily over the past decades, with the transition over the past forty years of economics into an
applied science. The well-trained economics graduate today offers employers analytic insights and the knowledge in applications of economic
analysis in their scope of work. Employment opportunities exist in various businesses, such as brokerage firms, investment banks, retail banks,
and insurance companies in the financial services sector. Economics majors also find employment in law, medicine, government, non-profits,
and international relations. Starting salaries are high compared to those for graduates in most other subjects. Graduates have also gone on to
graduate schools for further studies.
Graduation Criteria
Successful completion of the prerequisite modules.

Successful completion of two or more Economics modules with a
minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Minimum GPA of 2.0 overall.
1.
2.
3.
ECO 181 Introduction to Macroeconomics (4 credits)

ECO 182 Introduction to Microeconomics (4 credits)1
MTH 121 Survey of Calculus and Its Applications I (4 credits)1
1
Required Modules
4.
5.
6.
7.
8-11.
12.
ECO 405
ECO 407
ECO 480
MTH 122

Microeconomic Theory (3 credits)

Macroeconomic Theory (3 credits)
Econometrics I (4 credits)
Survey of Calculus and Its Applications II (4 credits)1
300/400-level Course 1 - 4 (12 credits)
Economics Elective at any level (3 credits)
General Education
13. ESL 407
14. ESL 408
15. MTH 115
16. MUS 113
or

MUS 115
or

MUS 116
or

MUS 264


Minimum GPA of 2.0 in Economics modules at UB.
17. NTR 108

18. NTR 109
19. NTR 110
20. PHI 101
or

PHI 107
or

PHI 115
21. UGC 111
22. UGC 112
23. UGC 211


Ethics (3 credits)
(3 credits)

47 credits

09

The Bachelor of Arts (International Trade) prepares students to critically assess the process of globalization operating in the world today, including
the growth of multinationals and foreign direct investment, international trade, the internationalization of capital and financial markets, new
international divisions of labor, and the rapid development of technology and innovations. These changes are resulting in global restructuring and
new patterns of uneven development. Critical social, economic, and environmental challenges are being faced by corporate decision-makers,
government policy makers, and non-governmental organizations. Students will be exposed to a wide-range of perspectives on the global
economy, and will develop important skills in policy and data analysis at various geographic scales.
Why Study International Trade?

The program prepares students for a professional and/or academic career in this challenging and exciting world of international business and
trade. They will be exposed to a wide-range of perspectives on the global economy, and will develop important skills in policy and data analysis
at various geographic scales.

The wide variety of careers will include organizations such as local investment and trade promotion agencies, trade and location consulting firms,
governmental agencies, and a variety of international service providers (e.g. freight forwarders, customs brokers, international banks, transport
carriers, and international trade management companies). Graduates have also gone on to graduate schools for further studies.
Graduation Criteria
Successful completion of any two Geography or Management

modules with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

19.
Any two Geography or Management modules
Required Modules
1.
2.
3.
GEO 100 Geographic Perspectives and World Issues

(3 credits)
4. GEO 103 Geography of Economic Systems (3 credits)
5.
GEO 120 Maps: Earth from Above (3 credits)
6.
GEO 211 Univariate Statistics in Geography (4 credits)
7.
GEO 330 Dynamics of International Business (3 credits)
8.
GEO 333 Bases of World Commerce (3 credits)
9.
GEO 334 International Environments and Commercial

Problems (3 credits)
10. GEO 425 Industrial/ Business Geography (3 credits)
11. GEO 460 Geography of Development (3 credits)
12. MGQ 201 Introduction to Computers and Statistics

(4 credits)
13-15. 3 300/400-level Geography Electives (9 credits)
General Education
16.
17.
18.
ESL 407 Written English I (3 credits)

ESL 408 Written English II (3 credits)
MTH 115 Survey of Algebra and Trigonometry (4 credits)
MUS 113
or

MUS 115
or

MUS 116
or

MUS 264
20. NTR 108
21. NTR 109
22. NTR 110
23. PHI 101
or
PHI 107
or

PHI 115
24. UGC 111
25. UGC 112
26. UGC 211


Ethics (3 credits)
(3 credits)

39 credits
10

The Department of Psychology in UB is a member of the American Psychological Society and is ranked among the top 50 (U.S. News, 2012
ranking) in the U.S. for its very strong clinical psychological program. The undergraduate program was founded in 1920s and is one of the
largest undergraduate majors in UB.
Psychology is the science of behavior and the mind. The study of psychology provides an understanding of basic processes of sensation,
perception, learning, cognition, development, and personality along with principles of social psychology, clinical psychology, and behavioral
neuroscience. Knowledge of psychological principles and of scientific methods for evaluating theories and research in the social and behavioral
sciences is essential in our rapidly changing society.
The requirements for the psychology major are designed to provide students with foundational skills in statistics (PSY 207) and scientific
methods (PSY 250) that are essential for subsequent coursework in psychology. The additional requirements for the psychology major are
intended to introduce students to the great breadth of psychology as a scientific discipline; therefore, students are required to complete
modules in four complementary areas of psychology.
Why Study Psychology?

Studying the mind and behavior of human beings is invaluable in promoting effective interactions and relationships with people. This knowledge
is also especially useful in attending to human needs and problems, such as in crisis intervention.

The undergraduate degree in psychology does not make students a psychologist or professional counselor - it does, however, provide students
with an excellent liberal arts background and is valuable for almost any type of work focused on people.
Students who major in psychology are well prepared for graduate study in psychology and related mental health fields, medicine, education, law,
or business, and for any career that requires a good understanding of individual behavior and interpersonal relations.
Graduation Criteria
Successful completion of the four prerequisite modules with a

General Education
1.
2.
3.
4.
12. ESL 407

13. ESL 408
14. MUS 113
or

MUS 115
or

MUS 116
or

MUS 264
15. NTR 108
16. NTR 109
17. NTR 110
18. PHI 101
or

PHI 107
or

PHI 115
19. UGC 111
20. UGC 112
21. UGC 211

MTH 115
PSY 101
PSY 207
PSY 250
Survey of Algebra and Trigonometry (4 credits)1

Psychological Statistics (4 credits)1
Scientific Inquiry in Psychology (3 credits)
Required Modules
5.

6.

7.

8.

9-11.
300-level Course 1 - Clinical (3 credits)

This module may include: Psychology of Personality, Abnormal
Psychology, Community Psychology, Clinical Psychology or
Health Psychology.
300-level Course 2 - Social (3 credits)
This module may include: Social Psychology, Social
Conflict and Its Resolution, Psychology of Work in
Organizations or Developmental Psychology.
300-level Course 3 - Cognitive (3 credits)
This module may include: Cognitive Psychology, Introduction
to Cognitive Science: Concepts of the Mind or Sensory
Processes and Perception.
300-level Course 4 - Behavioral Neuroscience (3 credits)
This module may include: Biopsychology.
3 400-level psychology modules (9 credits)

Minimum GPA of 2.0 in Psychology modules at UB.
Ethics (3 credits)
(3 credits)

57 credits
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The Department of Sociology in UB is a member of the American Sociological Society. The undergraduate Sociology program was founded in
1920s and more than 3,000 undergraduate students have graduated with the major since 1975.
Sociology examines the causes, characteristics, changes, and consequences of human behavior in groups, and provides an understanding of the
structure and dynamics of social systems and issues. It emphasizes the study of individuals, social groups, and social systems as they relate to
each other and to important societal issues, such as community, education, family, gender, social class, culture, law, health, environment, and war.
Students are introduced to the history of social thought and to the applied and theoretical methods used to study these diverse topics. Training in
sociology prepares students for a wide variety of professional careers and for active, enlightened participation in local, national, and world affairs.
Why Study Sociology?

Sociology is a study of all people, for all people. In summary, sociology is the broadest of the social sciences and, unlike other disciplines, can give
us an understanding of the social world. The knowledge and tools make the sociology student valuable in a number of settings, from business
to social service to government to education. As you embark on this study, keep in mind that sociology helps us have a deeper understanding of
ourselves and our place in the world as well.

A bachelors degree in sociology provides an excellent liberal arts foundation and can open a variety of doors in business and the human
services. Sociology majors who enter the business world work in sales, marketing, customer relations, or human resources. Those who enter
human services work with youths at risk, the elderly, or people experiencing problems related to poverty, substance abuse, or the justice
system. Graduates have also gone on to graduate schools for further studies.
Graduation Criteria

SOC 101 with a grade of C or better.
Two other Sociology modules with a grade of C or better.
19. NTR 110

20. PHI 101
or

PHI 107
or

PHI 115
21. UGC 111
22. UGC 112
23. UGC 211

1.
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
Required Modules
2.
SOC 293
3.
SOC 294
4.
SOC 349
5-12.

Classical Sociological Theory (3 credits)
8 Sociology Electives (24 credits)

Minimum grade of C is required in SOC 293, SOC 294 and
SOC 349.
Ethics (3 credits)
(3 credits)
General Education
13. ESL 407
14. ESL 408
15. MTH 115
16. MUS 113
or

MUS 115
or

MUS 116
or

MUS 264
17. NTR 108
18. NTR 109


52 credits

I chose the UB program because of the way the classes were taught. In an American education system, students
are granted the flexibility to learn in their own way. Projects and assignments often have guidelines but with enough
freedom for us to truly think and present our own interpretation. To me, true education does not consist of only
providing facts and figures, but also to encourage independent thinking and personal development. (2013)
Zachary Liew
E-Commerce Executive, Singapore Airlines
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The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration was founded in 1923 and is offered by the UB School of Management*.
The curriculum pays particular attention to understanding the role of the business firm in society; the management functions of
planning and control; the behavior of organizations; the tools of modern management, including accounting, economics, and
statistics; and the ways in which managers perform functions such as production, marketing, finance, and industrial relations.
*All academic programs of the UB School of Management are accredited by the prestigious AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Accreditation by
AACSB is considered to be the hallmark of management education. The AACSB International standards mandate that an undergraduate curriculum should have a general education component
that makes up at least 50 percent of the students program. Up to 9 credit hours of economics and up to 6 credit hours of statistics may be counted toward AACSBs 50 percent rule.

Employment opportunities exist in the private and public sectors. Majority of our graduates work in the private sector engaging in accounting and
finance, education and training, human resource management, international business, sales and marketing, administration and other managerial
roles. Graduates have also gone on to graduate schools for further studies.
Graduation Criteria

Successful completion of the seven management prerequisite

modules with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
For transfer student, a minimum transfer GPA of 2.5 at entry to UB.
Concentrations (choose one)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Financial Analysis
30. MGA 306 Financial Reporting and Analysis (3 credits)
31. MGF 402 Investment Management (3 credits)
32. MGF 403 International Financial Management (3 credits)
33. MGF 405 Advanced Corporate Finance (3 credits)
ECO 181
ECO 182
MGA 201
MGA 202
MGQ 201
MTH 131
PSY 101
Introduction to Macroeconomics (4 credits)1

Introduction to Microeconomics (4 credits)1
Introduction to Accounting I (3 credits)
Introduction to Accounting II (3 credits)
Introduction to Computers and Statistics (4 credits)2
Mathematical Analysis for Management (4 credits)1
Required Modules
8.
MGB 301
9.
MGE 302
10. MGF 301
11. MGG 300

12. MGI 301

13. MGM 301
14.
MGO 302
15.
MGO 403
16. MGQ 301
17. MGS 351

18. MGT 401
Organizational Behavior and Administration (3 credits)

Applied Economics (3 credits)2
Corporation Finance (3 credits)2
Career Strategies, Planning and Management
(2 credits)
Human Resources Management and Labor
Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
Production and Operations Management (3 credits)2
Fundamentals of Strategic Management (3 credits)
Statistical Decisions in Management (3 credits)1
Introduction to Management Information Systems
(4 credits)2
Public Policy, Law and Management (3 credits)
General Education
19. ESL 407
20. ESL 408
21. MTH 115
22. MUS 113
or

MUS 115
or

MUS 116
or

MUS 264
23. NTR 108
24. NTR 109
25. NTR 110
26. PHI 115
27. UGC 111
28. UGC 112
29. UGC 211


(3 credits)
International Business4
30. GEO 330 Dynamics of International Business (3 credits)1
31. GEO 333 Bases of World Commerce (3 credits)1
32. GEO 334 International Environments and Commercial

Problems (3 credits)1

MGF 403 International Financial Management (3 credits)
Marketing
30. MGM 403 Marketing Research (3 credits)
31. MGM 404 Consumer Behavior (3 credits)
32. MGM 402 Selling and Sales Force Management (3 credits)


Free Electives (from other majors)

18 - 21 credits (non-MG modules)
2. These are digital access modules. Digital Access is the phrase used by UB
School of Management to designate what is known generically as an electronic
platform (EP) module. EP module delivery refers to a technological platform
through which existing lecture-based modules are distributed to a wider
constituency of students. The actual delivery of the class is captured on digital
video as it happens, and the resulting Windows Media Player file is immediately
posted to UBLearns. Students use the internet to access lectures and print
module materials at times convenient to their individual schedules.
4. Students must complete a two-semester module sequence in a foreign language,
or demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English equivalent to
completion of a first-year, second-semester module.
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Double Degree
In the double degree program, students can graduate with two degrees and within the minimum of 150 credits. Students who complete two
majors in two different degree types will be awarded two different degrees.
Candidates who have outstanding academic results may apply for direct entry into the double degree program at the point of application.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to attend an interview.
Alternatively, if students are enrolled in a single degree program and have done well at the end of one year of study i.e. meet the minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.75 in the prerequisite modules for Business Administration; and 2.0 in the prerequisite modules for Economics/International
Trade or 2.5 in the prerequisite modules for Psychology; and the minimum overall GPA of 2.0 to be considered in academic good standing,
students will also be eligible to apply for the double degree program.
Students who failed to meet the minimum cumulative GPA in the prerequisite modules of the two majors or the minimum overall GPA of 2.0 to
be considered in academic good standing will be required to withdraw from one of the majors.

Employment opportunities for Business graduates exist in the private and public sectors. Majority of our graduates work in private sectors
engaging in accounting and finance, education and training, human resource management, international business, sales and marketing,
administration and other managerial roles. The demand for economists has increased steadily over the past decades, with the transition over
the past forty years of economics into an applied science. The well-trained economics graduate today offers employers analytic insights and the
knowledge in application of economic analysis in their scope of work. Employment opportunities exist in financial services, including: brokerage
firms, investment banks, retail banks, and insurance companies. Starting salaries are high compared to those for graduates in most other
subjects. Graduates have also gone on to graduate schools for further studies.
Acceptance Criteria (Business Administration)
Acceptance Criteria (Economics)
Successful completion of the seven management prerequisite

modules with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
For transfer student, a minimum transfer GPA of 2.5 at entry
to UB.
Graduation Criteria


Prerequisite Modules for Business

1.
ECO 181
2.
ECO 182
3.
MGA 201
4.
MGA 202
5.
MGQ 201

6.
MTH 122

7.
PSY 101

Introduction to Computers and Statistics
(4 credits)2
Survey of Calculus and Its Applications II
(4 credits)1

Successful completion of two or more Economics modules with
a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
11.
MGG 300

12.
MGI 301

13.
MGM 301
14.
MGO 302
15.
MGO 403
16.
MGQ 301
17.
MGS 351

18.
MGT 401
Career Strategies, Planning, and Management

(2 credits)
Human Resources Management and Labor Relations
for Managers (3 credits)
(4 credits)2
Prerequisite Modules for Economics

19.
ECO 181 Introduction to Macroeconomics (4 credits)1

Required Modules for Business
Required Modules for Economics
8.
9.
10.
20.
21.
14
MGB 301 Organizational Behavior and Administration (3 credits)

MGE 302 Applied Economics (3 credits)2
MGF 301 Corporation Finance (3 credits)2
ECO 405 Microeconomic Theory (3 credits)

ECO 407 Macroeconomic Theory (3 credits)
22. ECO 480 Econometrics I (4 credits)

MTH 122 Survey of Calculus and Its Applications II

(4 credits)1
23-26. Four 300/400-level Economics Electives (12 credits)
27. Economics Electives at any level (3 credits)
General Education
28.
ESL 407
29.
ESL 408
30.
MTH 115
31.
MUS 113
or

MUS 115
or

MUS 116
or

MUS 264
32.
NTR 108
33.
NTR 109
34.
NTR 110
35.
PHI 101
or

PHI 107
or

PHI 115
36.
UGC 111
37.
UGC 112
38.
UGC 211


Nutrition in Practice Lab (1 credits)3
Ethics (3 credits)
(3 credits)

Financial Analysis


Marketing



19-22 credits (non-MG modules)

2. These are digital access modules. Digital Access is the phrase used by UB School of Management to designate what is known generically as an electronic platform (EP)

module. EP module delivery refers to a technological platform through which existing lecture-based modules are distributed to a wider constituency of students. The actual

delivery of the class is captured on digital video as it happens, and the resulting Windows Media Player file is immediately posted to UBLearns. Students use the internet

to access lectures and print module materials at times convenient to their individual schedules.
3. These are online modules. Local resource persons may conduct weekly sessions for selected modules.
4. Students must complete a two-semester module sequence in a foreign language, or demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English equivalent to completion of a
first-year, second-semester module.

Employment opportunities exist in the private and public sectors. Majority of our graduates work in private sectors engaging in accounting and
roles. The wide variety of careers for an International Trade student can be found in organizations such as local investment and trade promotion
agencies, trade and location consulting firms, governmental agencies, and a variety of international service providers (e.g. freight forwarders,
customs brokers, international banks, transport carriers, and international trade management companies). Graduates have also gone on to
graduate schools for further studies.

Successful completion of the seven management prerequisite modules with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
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Acceptance Criteria (International Trade)
Graduation Criteria
Successful completion of any two Geography or Management

modules with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

General Education
1.
ECO 181
2.
ECO 182
3.
MGA 201
4.
MGA 202
5.
MGQ 201

6.
MTH 131
7.
PSY 101
Introduction to Macroeconomics (4 credits)

Introduction to Computers and Statistics
(4 credits)
Mathematical Analysis for Management (4 credits)
Introductory Psychology (3 credits)
1

8.
MGB 301

9.
MGE 302
10. MGF 301
11. MGG 300

12. MGI 301

13. MGM 301
14. MGO 302

15. MGO 403

16. MGQ 301
17. MGS 351

18. MGT 401
Organizational Behavior and Administration

(3 credits)
Applied Economics (3 credits)2
Corporation Finance (3 credits)2
(2 credits)
Production and Operations Management
(3 credits)2
Fundamentals of Strategic Management
(3 credits)
(4 credits)2
Prerequisite Modules for International Trade

Required Modules for International Trade

19. GEO 100 Geographic Perspectives and World Issues

(3 credits)
20. GEO 103 Geography of Economic Systems (3 credits)
21. GEO 120 Maps: Earth from Above (3 credits)
22. GEO 211 Univariate Statistics in Geography (4 credits)
23. GEO 330 Dynamics of International Business (3 credits)
24. GEO 333 Bases of World Commerce (3 credits)

26. GEO 425 Industrial / Business Geography (3 credits)
31. ESL 407

32. ESL 408
33. MTH 115
34. MUS 113
or

MUS 115
or

MUS 116
or

MUS 264
35. NTR 108
36. NTR 109
37. NTR 110
38. PHI 101
or

PHI 107
or

PHI 115
39. UGC 111
40. UGC 112
41. UGC 211


Ethics (3 credits)
(3 credits)
Concentrations (optional)
Students in this double degree program will automatically meet the
International Business Concentration4 elective requirements. They
may choose to add a second concentration in Financial Analysis or
Marketing.
Financial Analysis
Marketing



23 credits (non-MG modules)

2. These are digital access modules. Digital Access is the phrase used by UB School of Management to designate what is known generically as an electronic platform (EP)

module. EP module delivery refers to a technological platform through which existing lecture-based modules are distributed to a wider constituency of students. The actual

delivery of the class is captured on digital video as it happens, and the resulting Windows Media Player file is immediately posted to UBLearns. Students use the internet to

access lectures and print module materials at times convenient to their individual schedules.
3. These are online modules. Local resource persons may conduct weekly sessions for selected modules.
4. Students must complete a two-semester module sequence in a foreign language, or demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English equivalent to completion of a
first-year, second-semester module.
16


Employment opportunities exist in the private and public sectors. Majority of our graduates work in the private sector engaging in accounting and
roles. The undergraduate degree in psychology provides students with an excellent liberal arts background and is valuable for almost any type of
work focused on people. Students who major in psychology are well prepared for graduate study in psychology and related mental health fields,
medicine, education, law, or business, and for any career that requires a good understanding of individual behavior and interpersonal relations.

Successful completion of the seven management prerequisite modules with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
Acceptance Criteria (Psychology)

Successful completion of the four prerequisite modules with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Graduation Criteria



1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
ECO 181
ECO 182
MGA 201
MGA 202
MGQ 201
MTH 131
PSY 101

Introduction to Computers and Statistics (4 credits)2
Mathematical Analysis for Management (4 credits)1

8.
9.
10.
MGB 301 Organizational Behavior and Administration (3 credits)

MGE 302 Applied Economics (3 credits)2
MGF 301 Corporation Finance (3 credits)2
11. MGG 300

12. MGI 301

13. MGM 301
14.
MGO 302
15.
MGO 403
16. MGQ 301
17. MGS 351

18. MGT 401

(2 credits)
(4 credits)2
Prerequisite Modules for Psychology

19.

20.
21.
MTH 115
PSY 101
PSY 207
PSY 250

What I loved most about SIM GE were the opportunities

to do something different. I was privileged to get
a scholarship to go on an overseas educational
immersion programme as well as being placed on the
All Rounder Student scheme. As a student leader,
I also had the honor of working with some of the
most talented peers; the experience taught me a great
deal about respect, empathy and being a person for
others. (2013)
Sean Loke
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Required Modules for Psychology
22.

300-level module 1 - Clinical (3 credits)

Health Psychology.
23.

300-level module 2 - Social (3 credits)

Financial Analysis
24.

300-level module 3 - Cognitive (3 credits)

to Cognitive Science:Concepts of the Mind or Sensory
25.

300-level module 4 - Behavioral Neuroscience (3 credits)

This module may include: Biopsychology2.
26-28. 3 400-level Psychology modules (9 credits)
General Education
29.
ESL 407
30.
ESL 408
31. MUS 113
or

MUS 115
or

MUS 116
or

MUS 264
32. NTR 108
33. NTR 109
34. NTR 110
35. PHI 101
or

PHI 107
or

PHI 115
36. UGC 111
37. UGC 112
38. UGC 211


Ethics (3 credits)
(3 credits)


Marketing



20 - 23 credits (non-MG modules)
2. These are digital access modules. Digital Access is the phrase used by UB

School of Management to designate what is known generically as an electronic
platform (EP) module. EP module delivery refers to a technological platform

through which existing lecture-based modules are distributed to a wider

constituency of students. The actual delivery of the class is captured on digital

video as it happens, and the resulting Windows Media Player file is immediately

posted to UBLearns. Students use the internet to access lectures and print

module materials at times convenient to their individual schedules.
4. Students must complete a two-semester module sequence in a foreign language,
or demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English equivalent to
completion of a first-year, second-semester module.
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Double Major
Under the double major program, students can graduate with two majors and within the minimum of 120 credits. Students who complete two
majors within one degree type will be awarded one degree with two majors, not two degrees, regardless of how many credits are earned.
Candidates who have outstanding academic results may apply for direct entry into the double major program at the point of application. Shortlisted
candidates may be required to attend an interview.
Alternatively, if students are enrolled in a single degree program and have done well at the end of one year of study i.e. meet the minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.5 in the prerequisite modules of the first major and the minimum overall GPA of 2.0 to be considered in academic good
standing, students will also be eligible to enrol for the double major program.
Students who failed to meet the minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in the prerequisite modules of the two majors or the minimum overall GPA of
2.0 to be considered in academic good standing will be required to withdraw from one of the majors.

Strong communication skills are prerequisites to positions in most organizations and institutions. Employment opportunities exist in public
relations and advertising agencies, media and technology centers, sales and marketing, the mass media, civil and social agencies and other
professions. The undergraduate degree in psychology provides students with an excellent liberal arts background and is valuable for almost
any type of work focused on people. Students who major in psychology are well prepared for graduate study in psychology and related
mental health fields, medicine, education, law, or business, and for any career that requires a good understanding of individual behavior and
interpersonal relations.
Acceptance Criteria (Communication)

Successful completion of the five prerequisite modules with a

minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (COM 101, two other COM
modules listed under prerequisite modules, CSE 111 and
SOC 294).

Graduation Criteria


Prerequisite Modules for Communication

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
COM 101
COM 217
COM 225
COM 240
COM 337
CSE 111
PSY 207
Principles of Communication (3 credits)1

Communication in Organizations (3 credits)
Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
Survey of Mass Communication (3 credits)
Communication Theory (3 credits)
Great Ideas in Computer Science (4 credits)1
Studying at SIM GE has broadened my

perspective of the world around me. Through
my CCA, I have learnt a lot about being an
involved student. (2012)
Genevieve Chew
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Required Modules for Communication

8.
COM 125
9.
COM 300
10. PSY 101
11. PSY 250

PSY 323
or

PSY 331
or

PSY 333

or

PSY 341
or

PSY 342

or

SOC 371
12. SOC 101
13-20.

Introduction to Cognitive Science: Concepts
of the Mind (3 credits)

21.

MTH 115
PSY 101
PSY 207
PSY 250


22.

23.


Health Psychology.
24. 300-level Course 3 - Cognitive (3 credits)



25

26-28. 400-level Course 1 - 3 (9 credits)
General Education
29. ESL 407
30. ESL 408
31. MUS 113
or

MUS 115
or

MUS 116
or

MUS 264
32. NTR 108
33. NTR 109
34. NTR 110
35. PHI 101
or

PHI 107
or

PHI 115
36. UGC 111
37. UGC 112
38. UGC 211


Ethics (3 credits)
(3 credits)

5 credits
My experience as a student in the SIM-UB Psychology program has

been a fulfilling and enriching one. The holistic American education
has provided me with an ideal learning environment that allowed me
to thrive as an individual. During my undergraduate years, I pursued
several clinical and research internships at governmental health and
research institutes. The SIM-UB program has equipped me well to meet
the challenges of the workplace. (2014)
Rowena Chin
Graduate (MSc Cognitive Neuroscience),
University College London
20

Strong communication skills are prerequisites to positions in most organizations and institutions. Employment opportunities exist in public relations
and advertising agencies, media and technology centers, sales and marketing, the mass media, civil and social agencies and other professions.
A bachelors degree in sociology provides an excellent liberal arts foundation and can open a variety of doors in business and the human
services. Sociology majors who enter the business world work in sales, marketing, customer relations, or human resources. Those who enter
human services work with youths at risk, the elderly, or people experiencing problems related to poverty, substance abuse, or the justice system.
Graduates have also gone on to graduate schools for further studies.
Acceptance Criteria (Communication)

Successful completion of the five prerequisite modules with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (COM 101, two other COM modules listed
under prerequisite modules, CSE 111 and SOC 294).
Acceptance Criteria (Sociology)
Graduation Criteria

Prerequisite Modules for Communication
General Education
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
31. ESL 407

32. ESL 408
33. MUS 113
or

MUS 115
or

MUS 116
or

MUS 264
34. NTR 108
35. NTR 109
36. NTR 110
37. PHI 101
or

PHI 107
or

PHI 115
38. UGC 111
39. UGC 112
40. UGC 211

Introduction to Cognitive Science: Concepts of

COM 101 Principles of Communication (3 credits)1

COM 217 Communication in Organizations (3 credits)
COM 225 Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
COM 240 Survey of Mass Communication (3 credits)
COM 337 Communication Theory (3 credits)
CSE 111 Great Ideas in Computer Science (4 credits)1
SOC 294 Basic Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits)1
Required Modules for Communication

8.
COM 125
9.
SOC 293
10. COM 300
11. PSY 101
12. PSY 323
or

PSY 331
or

PSY 333
or

PSY 341
or

PSY 342

or

SOC 371
13. SOC 101
14-21.


Prerequisite Modules for Sociology


SOC 349.

Ethics (3 credits)
(3 credits)
1 credit
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)1
Required Modules for Sociology

SOC 293

SOC 294
22. SOC 349
23-30.

21

The demand for economists has increased steadily over the past decades, with the transition over the past forty years of economics into an
applied science. The well-trained economics graduate today offers employers analytic insights and the knowledge in application of economic
analysis in their scope of work. Employment opportunities exist in financial services, including: brokerage firms, investment banks, retail banks,
and insurance companies. Starting salaries are high compared to those for graduates in most other subjects. Graduates have also gone on to
graduate schools for further studies. The undergraduate degree in psychology provides students with an excellent liberal arts background and is
valuable for almost any type of work focused on people. Students who major in psychology are well prepared for graduate study in psychology
and related mental health fields, medicine, education, law, or business, and for any career that requires a good understanding of individual
behavior and interpersonal relations.
Acceptance Criteria (Economics)


Successful completion of two or more Economics modules with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Graduation Criteria

Prerequisite Modules for Economics
20. 300-level Course 4 Behavioral Neuroscience (3 credits)

1.
2.
3.

1

General Education
Required Modules for Economics
4.
5.
6.
ECO 480 Econometrics I (4 credits)
7.
MTH 122 Survey of Calculus and Its Applications II

(4 credits)1
8-11. 4 300/400-level Economics Electives (12 credits)
12. Economics Electives at any level (3 credits)

13.
14.
15.
16.
MTH 115
PSY 101
PSY 207
PSY 250

Psychological Statistics (4 credits)

17.

18.

19.

22
300-level Course 1 Clinical (3 credits)

Health Psychology.
300-level Course 2 Social (3 credits)
This module may include: Social Psychology, Social Conflict
and Its Resolution, Psychology of Work in Organizations or
Developmental Psychology.
300-level Course 3 Cognitive (3 credits)
24. ESL 407

25. ESL 408
26. MUS 113
or

MUS 115
or

MUS 116
or

MUS 264
27. NTR 108
28. NTR 109
29. NTR 110
30. PHI 101
or

PHI 107
or

PHI 115
31. UGC 111
32. UGC 112
33. UGC 211


Nutrition in Practice Lab (1 credits)2
Ethics (3 credits)
(3 credits)

16 credits
Bachelor of Arts (International Trade

and Psychology)
The wide variety of careers for an International Trade student can be found in organizations such as local investment and trade promotion
agencies, trade and location consulting firms, governmental agencies, and a variety of international service providers (e.g. freight forwarders,
customs brokers, international banks, transport carriers, and international trade management companies). The undergraduate degree in
psychology provides students with an excellent liberal arts background and is valuable for almost any type of work focused on people. Students
who major in psychology are well prepared for graduate study in psychology and related mental health fields, medicine, education, law, or
business, and for any career that requires a good understanding of individual behavior and interpersonal relations.
Acceptance Criteria (International Trade)

Successful completion of any two Geography or Management modules with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Minimum GPA of 2.0, both overall and at UB
Graduation Criteria

Prerequisite Modules for International Trade
22. 300-level Course 3 Cognitive (3 credits)


to Cognitive Science:Concepts of the Mind or Sensory

23. 300-level Course 4 Behavioral Neuroscience (3 credits)

Required Modules for International Trade

1.
2.
3.

(3 credits)
4.
GEO 103 Geography of Economic Systems (3 credits)
5.
6.
GEO 211 Univariate Statistics in Geography (4 credits)
7.
8.
9.

10. GEO 425 Industrial / Business Geography (3 credits)
12.

16.
17.
18.
19.
MTH 115
PSY 101
PSY 207
PSY 250


20.

21.

300-level Course 1 Clinical (3 credits)

Health Psychology.
300-level Course 2 Social (3 credits)
This module may include: Social Psychology, Social Conflict
and Its Resolution, Psychology of Work in Organizations or
Developmental Psychology.

General Education
27. ESL 407
28. ESL 408
29. MUS 113
or

MUS 115
or

MUS 116
or

MUS 264
30. NTR 108
31. NTR 109
32. NTR 110
33. PHI 101
or

PHI 107
or

PHI 115
34
UGC 111
35
UGC 112
36. UGC 211


Ethics (3 credits)
(3 credits)

8 credits

23

The undergraduate degree in psychology does not make students a psychologist or professional counselor it does, however, provide students
with an excellent liberal arts background and is valuable for almost any type of work focused on people. Students who major in psychology are
well prepared for graduate study in psychology and related mental health fields, medicine, education, law or business, and for any career that
requires a good understanding of individual behavior and interpersonal relations.
A bachelors degree in sociology provides an excellent liberal arts foundation and can open a variety of doors in business and the human services.
Sociology majors who enter the business world work in sales, marketing, customer relations, or human resources. Those who enter human
services work with youths at risk, the elderly, or people experiencing problems related to poverty, substance abuse, or the justice system.

Successful completion of the four prerequisite modules with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Acceptance Criteria (Sociology)
Graduation Criteria

General Education
1.
2.
3.
4.
24. ESL 407

25. ESL 408
26. MUS 113
or

MUS 115
or

MUS 116
or

MUS 264
27. NTR 108
28. NTR 109
29. NTR 110
30. PHI 101
or

PHI 107
or

PHI 115
31. UGC 111
32. UGC 112
33. UGC 211

MTH 115
PSY 101
PSY 207
PSY 250


5.

6.

7.

8

9-11.

Health Psychology.
300-level Course 3 - Cognitive (3 credits)
3 400-level psychology modules (9 credits)
Prerequisite Modules for Sociology

12.

Ethics (3 credits)
(3 credits)

21 credits
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)1
Required Modules for Sociology

13. SOC 293
14. SOC 294
15. SOC 349
16-23.
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SOC 349.


Module Descriptions
COM 101 Principles of Communication (3 credits)
Introduces the study of communication in interpersonal, smallgroup, organizational, mass, and intercultural contexts; covers basic
communication models, theory, and research methods used in
communication.
Covers principles of employment, inflation, business cycles, and

growth; also considers policies for economic stabilization and full
employment.

COM 125 Introduction to the Internet (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COM 101
Provides a comprehensive, non-technical, hands-on overview of

computer mediated communication on the information superhighway,
focusing on the Internet. Teaches the origins, growth and evolution of
the Internet, and provides a thorough introduction to the constituent
services of the Internet.
Covers principles of price determination, creation of value, distribution

of income, competition, and principles of international trade.

Prerequisites: MTH 121 or MTH 131, MTH 122
Examines economic theory dealing with the economics of price

determination, value, distribution, and competition.
COM 205 Research Methods (3 credits)
Introduces the scientific methods used by communication scholars

to examine interpersonal, small group, organizational, international/
intercultural, telecommunications, and mass communication
processes. Introduces students to content analysis, network analysis,
social surveys, and experiments, as well as the logic and procedures
of scientific inquiry and the use of the library for research.
Prerequisites: MTH 121 or MTH 131, MTH 122
COM 217 Communication in Organizations (3 credits)

Provides a practical introduction to principles of organizational
communication, including basic theories, methods, and applications
of organizational communication.
COM 225 Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)

Conducts an in-depth analysis of psychological and sociological
processes involved in interpersonal communication.
COM 240 Survey of Mass Communication (3 credits)

Considers formal organization, functions, and development of mass
media; communication as a social process; audience characteristics;
structured networks; and communication in bureaucracies.
COM 300 Written Communication (3 credits)

Covers the theory and practice of written communication; and
emphasizes basic writing skills, the relationship between clear writing
and clear thinking, and the process of effective writing.
COM 337 Communication Theory (3 credits)

Introduces the process of communication, including factors
affecting communication and its results, and their relationship to the
communicative process.
CSE 111 Great Ideas in Computer Science (4 credits)

Students study algorithmic problem-solving techniques and gain an
appreciation for some of the most interesting and significant results of
computer science, as well as its intellectual and social significance.
Uses economic theory to explain the causes of inflation, business

fluctuations, unemployment, and economic growth.
ECO 480 Econometrics I (4 credits)

Prerequisites: MTH 121 or MTH 131
Covers measures of central tendency and spread in economic data,

probability, binomial and normal distributions, estimation, confidence
intervals, testing of hypotheses, and analysis of variance. Also
introduces and applies simple two-variable regression to real-world
data using computer software.
ESL 407 Written English I (3 credits)

Introduction to academic writing. Covers various methods of
organizing paragraphs and essays, effective use of grammatical
structures, editing and revising, and strategies for efficient reading.
ESL 408 Written English II (3 credits)

Prerequisite: ESL 407
Continues the development of academic writing. Covers rhetorical

patterns in formal writing, critical reading, paraphrasing, citation, and
the completion of a library research paper.

(3 credits)
Examines the geography of the emerging global village, especially the
stress between the increasing globalization of human societies and
natural habitats, and their idiosyncratic traits. Deeply rooted in todays
changing world, the course surveys regions of the world and the
contemporary issues facing them.
GEO 103 Geography of Economic Systems (3 credits)

Examines the diverse economic systems that characterize a world
economy in rapid transition. Highlights the complex processes
of globalization and its impact on regions, cities, and countries.
Examines the organization of economic activities and resources in the
global economy.
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GEO 419: Transportation and Society (3 credits)
Provides the knowledge required to be an intelligent map user. It is

also designed to prepare students for further studies in geography,
cartography, and geospatial technologies. Topics include map making
and coordinate systems, issues regarding map scale and projections,
navigation and way finding using maps, techniques of thematic
mapping, introductions to remote sensing and geographic information
systems, emerging mapping technologies and applications, and using
internet mapping services.
Prerequisites: GEO 410, GEO 102 or GEO 103
GEO 211 (formerly 410) Univariate Statistics in Geography

(4 credits)
This course first introduces probability as a measure of uncertainty.
It then addresses the use of such measures of uncertainty for
describing data, and for making inferences about large populations
from small samples. These descriptive and inferential aspects of
statistics are illustrated using geographic examples from a wide variety
of different fields.

Examines the rapidly changing dynamics of the international business
environment and its impact on corporate strategies and patterns of
international trade, investment and development.

Involves a theoretical and empirical study of the spatial aspects
of commodity flows among countries and regions; also examines
conditions leading to trade, and to barriers to the movement of goods.

Introduces students to the interconnections among culture, social
expectations, and international business. Covers cross-cultural
communication and negotiation, cross-cultural management
and alliance formation, and corporate social and environmental
responsibility.
GEO 425 Industrial/Business Geography (3 credits)
Studies evolution of the U.S. transportation system. Examines

contemporary transportation problems; including provision of
transportation, transport networks, transport flows, urban
transportation, logistics, and information technologies. Also considers
transport and urban forms.
MGA 201 Introduction to Accounting I (3 credits)

Study the concepts and standards of corporate financial statements,
cost behavior, product costing, budgeting profitability analysis, and
performance evaluation.
MGA 202 Introduction to Accounting II (3 credits)

Prerequisite: MGA 201
Study the concepts and standards of corporate financial statements,

cost behavior, product costing, budgeting profitability analysis, and
performance evaluation.
MGA 306 Financial Reporting and Analysis (3 credits)

Prerequisites: MGA 201 202
Includes the format and content of financial statements, currently

accepted accounting principles, problems in disclosure and income
measurement, and analysis of financial statements.
MGB 301 Organizational Behavior and Administration

(3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSY 101
Explores the systematic interrelation of economic, technological,

psychological, and sociological variables useful in observing,
predicting, and influencing organizational behavior.
MGE 302 Applied Economics (3 credits)

Prerequisites: ECO 181 182, MGQ 201, mathematics requirement,
business major
Considers the methods, concepts, and techniques employed in

applying economic constructs and principles to managerial decision
making in private and public enterprises.
Prerequisites: GEO 330
MGF 301 Corporation Finance (3 credits)
Industry dynamics and regional change in a globalized world. In

understanding the relationship between the firm and the region, the
activities of other agents of regional development (e.g. universities,
government, non-government sectors, labor markets) will also be
taken into consideration.
Prerequisites: MGA 201 202, completion of or concurrent registration in

MGQ 301, business major
GEO 460 Geography of Development (3 credits)

Prerequisites: GEO 103 or GEO 330 or GEO 333
Examines how regions, cities, and countries are engaged in

economic, political, and institutional strategies in order to tackle
problems related to poverty, underdevelopment, economic decline,
and/or economic stagnation. Attention is given to the influences of
local and global forces, actors, and policies on regional and national
competition and development.
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Introduces the scope and objectives of financial management, along

with the concept of the risk-return trade-off. Also considers financial
planning with special emphasis on evaluating capital projects and
managing working capital, methods employed to obtain funds, costs
associated with each alternative.
MGF 402 Investment Management (3 credits)

Prerequisites: MGF 301, business major
Discusses techniques of analyzing various companies and industries,

as well as recent research on security markets, portfolio theory, and
the measurements of investment performance.
Prerequisites: MGF 301, business major
Prerequisites: MGM 301, business major
Provides the conceptual framework necessary for financial decision

making in an international context. Focuses on implementing analytical
tools and theory through problems and analysis of real-world global
decision making.
Discusses new product development, brand and pricing strategies for

existing products, and the design of promotional campaigns.

MGF 405 Advanced Corporate Finance (3 credits)

Prerequisites: MGF 301, MGQ 301, business major
Discusses the theory and practice of financial decision making under

uncertainty. In particular, considers in depth the problems of working
capital management, capital budgeting, cost of capital, dividend
policy, and merger analysis.
Understanding the various promotional choices including advertising,

sales promotions, direct marketing, personal selling, and public
relations and how these strategies need to work in tandem to achieve
the greatest impact are among the objectives of this module.
MGO 302 Production and Operations Management

(3 credits)
MGG 150 Business And Society (3 credits)
Prerequisites: MGQ 201, business major
Comprehensively provides a broad understanding of business,

including various functions and their interrelationships; terminology;
management fundamentals and competitive factors; legal and ethical
issues; and consideration of various external elements, including
society at large.
Introduces the process, tools, and techniques of production and

operations management. Develops sufficient skills in the use of
financial, quantitative, statistical, and computer-based tools and
techniques as they apply to operations management and control
problems in business, industrial, service, and governmental settings.
MGG 300 Career Strategies, Planning, and Management

(2 credits)
MGO 403 Fundamentals of Strategic Management

(3 credits)
Introduces a strategic approach to career planning and job search.

Topics/activities cover the job market, job-search resources,
developing a personal marketing strategy, researching potential
employers, networking, interviewing, and writing skills.
MGI 301 Human Resources Management and Labor

Focuses on the systems and practices required to implement
such HR functions as selection, development, compensation, and
performance appraisal.

Prerequisites: ECO 182, PSY 101
Examines the distribution of goods by marketing agencies. Considers

the nature and scope of marketing problems, behavior of industrial
buyers and consumers, channels of distribution, pricing, selling,
marketing costs, efficiency, and governmental regulations.
MGM 402 Selling and Sales Force Management (3 credits)

Explores roles of the sales force and sales management team in

a firms marketing strategy. Studies selling techniques, territory
management, sales force selection, sales training for improved
performance, compensation schemes, and performance evaluation.
MGM 403 Marketing Research (3 credits)

Investigates marketing research as a tool of market management.

Analyzes the role of research in planning and controlling market
activities and the techniques of marketing research, and illustrates the
application to marketing problems.
MGM 404 Consumer Behavior (3 credits)

Discusses pertinent theoretical and empirical findings about the

behavior of consumers and industrial and institutional buyers.
Prerequisites: MGB 301, MGS 351, MGF 301, MGM 301, MGO 302, and
MGE 302; or prior completion of at least three of the six, and concurrent
registration in the other three, business major
Surveys general management processes for planning and controlling

the operations of the firm in order to compete effective in the global
marketplace. Gives special attention to the strategic and operations
planning process, and the integration of marketing, production,
and financial planning concepts and practices. Case studies and a
computer-based management game are part of the course.
MGQ 201 Introduction to Computers and Statistics

(4 credits)
Familiarizes students with computers and computer software
packages relevant to business and management, and introduces
students to basic concepts in accounting (modeled around
spreadsheets) and statistics (modeled around descriptive statistics).
MGQ 301 Statistical Decisions in Management (3 credits)

Strengthens skills in the use of statistical methods for decision making

and in the interpretation of computer output.
MGS 351 Introduction to Management Information

Systems (4 credits)
Introduces the basic concepts of management information systems

from the managerial perspective.
MGT 401 Public Policy, Law and Management (3 credits)

Prerequisite: Business major
Focuses on the regulatory and policy implications of the interaction

between government and private business entities, including
corporations, partnerships and other business forms; help students
understand the legal environment in which business organizations
operate; examines the role of ethics in business decision-making and
the distinction between ethical and legal constraints.
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MTH 115 Survey of Algebra and Trigonometry (4 credits)
NTR 109 Nutrition in Practice (3 credits)
A pre-calculus course; covers topics such as: order, absolute value,

inequalities, exponents, radicals, polynomials, rational expressions,
solving systems of linear equations, quadratic equations and
inequalities, functions (rational, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric),
graphing, trigonometric identities.
Prerequisite: NTR 108, Corequisite: NTR 110
MTH 121 Survey of Calculus and its Applications I (4 credits)
Prerequisite: NTR 108, Corequisite: NTR 109
Prerequisite: MTH 115
Limits, continuity, differentiation of algebraic and exponential functions;

applications; introduces integration.
MTH 122 Survey of Calculus and Its Applications II (4 credits)
Emphasizes individual, clinical, social, and applied aspects of nutrition,

including food labeling, diet analysis, pseudo-vitamins, and food
allergies.
NTR 110 Nutrition in Practice Lab (1 credit)

Lab course for NTR 109. Students will investigate their own dietary
practices using dietary assessment tools. Students will also visit,
analyse and report on observations made in the community and
industry-based food systems, food purchasing facilities and cultural
food markets.
Prerequisites: MTH 121 or MTH 131
Continuation of MTH 121. Maximization of functions of several

variables using both calculus and elementary linear programming
techniques. Elementary integration, simple differential equations,
matrix algebra.
PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits)
MTH 131 Mathematical Analysis for Management (4 credits)
PHI 107 Ethics (3 credits)
Limits, continuity, differentiation of algebraic and exponential functions,

applications, partial derivatives and applications and integration.
MUS 113 Music and Society (3 credits)

The relationship between music and twentieth-century American
society. Examines art, folk, and commercial music in an attempt to
uncover musical meaning, both as a reflection of and stimulus for
social change. Requires no prior experience or training.
MUS 115 Understanding Music (3 credits)

History of musical style from the Renaissance to the present day.
Examines selected masterpieces of Western music as well as such
recent phenomena as serialism, minimalism, electronic, and computer
music; requires no previous formal training in music.
MUS 116 Theory of Music for Nonmajors (3 credits)

Elements of writing music; melody, rhythm, intervals, chords, harmony,
tone color, styles of musical expression, music signs and symbols;
and traditional language of tonal music.
MUS 264 World Music (3 credits)

Introduces the student to music from all over the world, and expands
concepts of music in the process. Students learn about different
instruments from other cultures and how they influence the music they
produce, and explore common features of Asian, European, African,
American, and Oceanic music. Students also learn different ways of
listening. Designed for non-majors. Requires no musical background.
NTR 108 Human Nutrition (3 credits)

Emphasizes metabolic and physiologic principles underlying digestion
and absorption of nutrients, chemical structure and metabolic rate of
nutrients, the biochemical role of nutrients in maintaining health, and
the effects of over- and under-nutrition on disease pathogenesis.
Examines general topics in various areas of philosophy showing

different sides of issues; develops critical thought and philosophical
method.
Introduces value theory, good and bad, justification of obligations to

others, relationship of free choice and determinism, and contemporary
moral problems analyzed by ethical principles.
PHI 115 Critical Thinking (3 credits)

Examines techniques of problem solving, decision making, and
evaluating pros and cons of an issue; organizing data; forming
strategies and giving reasons; perceptual, cultural, emotional,
intellectual, and expressive blocks to thinking; and simple inductive
reasoning and statistical fallacies.

General survey of perception; learning and memory; cognitive,
developmental, personality, abnormal, and social psychology; and
behavioral neuroscience. Requires participation in research or a short
paper.
PSY 207 Psychological Statistics (4 credits)

Graphs; permutations; combinations; probability; regression;

correlation; analysis of variance; descriptive and inferential statistics;
parametric and nonparametric tests appropriate to psychological
research.
PSY 250 Scientific Inquiry in Psychology (3 credits)

Prerequisites: PSY 101, PSY 207
The research process; observational, correlational and survey,

experimental techniques; hypothesis testing and empirical data;
scientific knowledge and its applications.
PSY 321 Psychology of Personality (3 credits)

Theory, research, and measurement related to the description,
development, and dynamics of the normal personality.
PSY 322 Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)

Theory and description of the major behavior disorders and the
psychopathology of everyday life; causes and treatment of these
disorders.
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PSY 323 Community Psychology (3 credits)
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
Introduces theoretical concepts and developing practices in

community psychology and community mental health.
Introduces fundamental ideas and concepts of sociology, including

culture, norms, status, role, socialization, stratification, industrialization,
urbanization, and bureaucratization.
PSY 324 Clinical Psychology (3 credits)

Introduces clinical psychology. Methods of assessing abnormal
behavior, modes of intervention, theories of treatment, and ethical
issues.
PSY 325 Health Psychology (3 credits)

Introduces the scientific study of the behavioral and social aspects of
health.
PSY 331 Social Psychology (3 credits)
SOC 293 Social Research Methods (3 credits)

Prerequisite: Completion of SOC 101 is encouraged
Examines content analysis, unobtrusive measures, participant

observation, surveys, field experiments, the relationship of methods to
social theory development, ethical implications of the methods, and
the use of research findings for designing social programs.
SOC 294 Basic Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits)

Behavior of individuals and their relations with others; aggression;

attraction; attitude formation and change; conformity; obedience;
helping; stereotypes; group processes.
Provides a foundation in the mathematics underlying statistical

techniques for interpreting quantitative social data.
PSY 332 Social Conflict and Its Resolution (3 credits)
Overview of social conflict theory and of conflict resolution practice.

Topics include the nature and cause of conflict, strategic choice
in conflict, escalation, negotiation, and third-party intervention.
Emphasizes psychological approaches, but is not limited to them.
PSY 333 Psychology of Work in Organizations (3 credits)

Theory, research, and practices of organizational psychologists;
behavior of individuals within organizations; principles of industrial
psychology.
PSY 336 Developmental Psychology (3 credits)

Major developmental changes in areas of human behavior, cognition,
personality, and social life from the perspective of current theories
about development.
PSY 341 Cognitive Psychology (3 credits)

Information-processing approach to human behavior; how people
interpret and understand the environment; recognition; memory;
language.
PSY 342 Introduction to Cognitive Science: Concepts of

An interdisciplinary approach to the understanding of knowledge
and mind, guided by principles of formal systems and computation.
Concepts and approaches from psychology, philosophy, artificial
intelligence, linguistics, and neuroscience.
PSY 343 Sensory Processes and Perception (3 credits)

Surveys experimental data and theories of perception. Perceptual
organization and neurophysiology of brain systems, and neural
and computational representations involved in vision, hearing, and
cutaneous and chemical senses.
SOC 349 Classical Sociological Theory (3 credits)

Explores the development of sociological theory and the forerunners
of sociological thought.
SOC 371 Individual and Society (3 credits)

Studies the relation between the individual and society. Examines

major theoretical problems, such as human nature; communication
and language; perception; socialization; role playing; and the
interdependence of values, ideologies, and social structures.
UGC 111 World Civilizations I (3 credits)

Introduces students to the development of world civilizations from
prehistory to about 1500, and concerns the peoples, forces, and
ideas that have shaped the way individuals have experienced (and still
do experience) the world.
UGC 112 World Civilizations II (3 credits)

Introduces students to the continuing development of world
civilizations from about 1500 to the present, and concerns the
peoples, forces, and ideas that have shaped the way individuals have
experienced (and still do experience) the world.
UGC 211 American Pluralism and the Search for Equality

(3 credits)
Prerequisites: Completion of UGC 111 112 is encouraged.
Focuses on the changing nature of American society, examining the

rich diversity of cultural experiences in America and issues associated
with diversity. Introduces students to five important areas of American
experience and culture: race, gender, ethnicity, class, and religious
sectarianism.
PSY 351 Biopsychology (3 credits)

Physiological studies, mainly on the nervous system, relevant to
selected theoretical issues in perception, learning, motivation, and
problem solving.
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Selection Criteria
UB welcomes students who are prepared to face the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities
offered by a top-quality public research university. Students are admitted to UB on a competitive basis.
Admission requirements for the programs are the same as for UB undergraduate programs based in Buffalo.
Many factors are considered in a holistic application review process, in consultation with admissions officers
based in Buffalo.
Freshmen
Admission to the freshmen class is selective and is based in part on
the quality of the applicants secondary school academic record and
the number of places available. Applicants should have an above
average academic record at least equivalent to a B average (3.00
out of 4.00). A freshman student is one who is entering university with
no post-secondary coursework completed. The criteria below are
required for consideration and are subject to change without notice:
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced
Level (A-Level)
Polytechnic Diploma
The above qualifications may be considered for admission with advanced
standing credits. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who
have had at least 10 years of their primary and secondary education in
Singapore in an English-medium government school, and completed
their GCE O level with a grade of C (6 or better) in the English
Language, are exempted from the English Language proficiency
requirement.
Others
Qualifications equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma. Average grade
of B or better
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Most recent 3 years of high school grade of B equivalent to IB score
of 4.5. IB Diploma holders can expect up to 30 credit exemptions with
a minimum of 30 total scores.
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
Minimum of five credit passes (grade C or better) with suitable
academic preparation for the intended major
International Students
Australia Most recent 3 years of high school grades with a
minimum average grade of B (e.g. a minimum ENTER score of
70 or higher for Victoria state).
China Most recent 3 years of high school grades with a
minimum average grade of 80 or higher.
Cambodia Most recent 3 years of high school grades with a
minimum average grade of B.

Bangladesh, India and Pakistan Most recent 3 years of high school

grades and examination results with a minimum average grade of 70%
or higher, and Grade X and Grade XII state or national secondary
school board examination results (i.e. Statement of Results).
Hong Kong - Most recent 3 years of annual class marks / grades

with equivalent of a B average and, in order to finalize admission
present an official copy of the HKDSE Examination results (with 4
core subjects and at least 1 elective subject with no grade below
3 in at least five of those subjects) and the HKDSE certificate.
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Indonesia - Most recent 3 years of high school grades with a

minimum average grade of 7 or higher (on a 10-point scale).
Japan - Most recent 3 years of annual class marks / grades and
Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko
Sotsugyo Shomeisho) Average B grades
Kazakhstan - High School Graduation is noted with the Attestation
of Complete Secondary Education (showing at least 12 years of
education).Overall grade average of at least 3.75 (out of 5).
Korea - Senior high school transcript showing graduation;
minimum average grade of B.
Laos Upper Secondary School Diploma. Most recent 3 years of
high school grade with a minimum average of B or equivalent.
Malaysia SPM/UEC with minimum of five credit passes (6 or
better); advanced standing credit may be granted to students
with STPM results.
Myanmar (Burma) - Basic Education High School Examination
(BEHS) [A (university) stream only] with 70% average or higher.
Nepal
(1) Class marks for most recent 3 years of high school and the
Proficiency Certificate with a minimum average grade of 65%, or
(2) Most recent 3 years of high school grades and Grade X and
Grade XII national secondary school board examination results
(i.e. Statement of Results).
Nigeria West African Senior School Certificate Examination
(WASSCE) results showing at least five (5) subjects passed (grades
of C or higher). WAEC Direct scratch card required for verification.
Philippines - High school diploma (earned after 10 or 11 years)
with a minimum average grade of B (85%).
Russia - High School Certificate. Most recent 3 years of high school
grade with a minimum 4 (out of 5) or Good (Xopowo) or equivalent.
Sri Lanka
(1) Minimum five Sri Lankan O level passes in core academic
subjects, or
(2) Combination of five O level and A level passes in core
academic subjects, or
(3) Minimum three A level passes in core academic subjects.

Note: Advanced standing credit may be awarded for A level

subject passes if certificate was issued in 2000 or later. UB does
not award credit for Sri Lankan A level prior to 2000examinations.
Taiwan (R.O.C.) Most recent 3 years of high school grades with

a minimum average grade of 70% or higher.
Thailand - High school completion certificate from at least Mathayom
Suksa 6 (M6) with a minimum average grade of 75% or better (or
a 3.0 out of 4.0 if on the 4-point scale).
United Arab Emirates - Secondary School Certificate. Most recent 3

years of high school grade with a minimum 80% or B or equivalent.
Vietnam - Most recent 3 years of high school grades with a
minimum average grade of 7 or higher (also need the Bang Tot
Nghiep Pho Thong certificate or Bang Tu Tai).
English Language Proficiency

All applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English in one of
the following ways:
Test
Minimum Score
Paper-based TOEFL
550
Internet-based TOEFL
79 (no section score below 15)
IELTS
6.5 (no subsection score below 6.0)
PTE Academic
55 (no subsection score below 50)
SAT I (Critical Reading section) 500

ACT (English AND Reading
sections)
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International Baccalaureate (IB)

Diploma Higher Level English
A1 or A2
Only scores from tests taken within two years prior to the time of
enrollment are acceptable. An official test score must be sent from
the testing agency. Certified true copies must be submitted to SIM.
The UB school code for TOEFL/SAT is 2925 or St. U. of NY,
Center at Buffalo (U.).
For more information and registration details, please refer to
TOEFLs website at www.toefl.org

Applicants who have had at least 10 years of their primary and

secondary education in Singapore in an English-medium
government school, and completed their GCE O level with a
grade of C6 or better in English as a first language, are exempted
from the English Language proficiency requirement.
If your country of birth is not in Singapore, please provide proof of

ten (10) years of studies in Singapore (eg. Report books from
Primary 1 - 6 and Secondary 1 - 4 and/or certification letter from
MOE or school)
IELTS/TOEFL/SAT 1 is required if you do not have all your primary

and secondary education in Singapore in an English-medium
government school, and GCE O level (with a grade of C6 or
better) in English as first language. Only scores from tests taken
within two years prior to the time of enrolment are acceptable.
Application Deadlines
(Please check website for exact dates)
Admission
International Applicants Singapore Citizens / PR
Spring 2016
September 2015
October 2015
Summer 2016
January 2016
March 2016
Fall 2016
May 2016
May 2016
Transfer Students
A transfer student is one who started post-secondary studies in one
college or university and then chooses to move to a different college
or university. If you have completed secondary school and studied
one or more subjects at the college or university level and now want
to move to UB, then you are a transfer student. Admission to the
transfer class is selective and is based on previous post-secondary
academic performance and the number of places available. Students
with less than one full year of post-secondary study are required to
submit their secondary school transcripts; if one year or more of postsecondary study has been completed, secondary school grades are
not considered.
Pre-evaluations are not possible. Credits cannot be evaluated for
transfer before the applicant has submitted an application. A subjectby-subject evaluation and articulation with UB subjects is done after
your acceptance of place. In many cases, a final evaluation takes
several weeks and will only be completed towards the end of the
first semester. Students should expect that not all transfer credits will
match exactly with UB subjects. Some credits accepted for transfer
will be categorized as elective and count as extra credits above and
beyond the minimum requirements of the university and the academic
department.
Note for All Applicants

a.

Applicants will be assessed based on ALL the qualifications

which they have submitted i.e. the holistic academic experience.
Meeting the minimum academic requirement does not mean
automatic admission.
b. Please submit official original academic transcripts (compulsory

for applicants with qualifications from universities in Singapore
and outside Singapore) or certified true copies of academic
records (mark sheets, examination results, certificates, diplomas,
etc) for all secondary and post-secondary coursework.

c. Prior to the application, should you have any gap after the last
school attended in the Educational Qualification section, please
provide details.

Please submit your latest transcript for work completed to date

and should you have any work in progress, please send the final
documents before enrollment.
Before completing the final year of school, applicants must

indicate their expected graduation date while submitting transcript.
Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by

exact, certified transcripts.
Withholding information requested or giving false information may

make you ineligible for admission or subject to dismissal.
d. SIM will only consider each applicant for one program.

If you have submitted more than one application, only
the first application submitted will be considered.
Applicants who qualify for admission into a particular
UB program qualify for all other UB programs with similar
requirements.
No person, in whatever relationship with UB, shall be subject to

discrimination on the basis of age, creed, color, handicap, national
origin, race, religion, sex, or marital or veteran status.
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Course Fees
S$577.80 per credit (inclusive of 7% GST)
The fees do not include textbooks.
Fees are charged based on the number of credits taken during the
semester.
First semester course fees are payable prior to commencement of
semester. Subsequent semester course fees are billed after the
commencement of semester. Each semester typically has 4-5
modules (12 to 15 credits).
The scholarships are tenable for the minimum period required to

complete the full/remaining course of study, as stipulated by the
program. The award covers tuition fees, examination fees, a fixed
book allowance and other compulsory fees. The scholarship
does not cover repeat fees and there is no bond attached to the
scholarship.
SIM-UB Scholarship
The scholarship allows two deserving students at SIM to spend one
semester at the UBs New York campus. This merit-based award
covers tuition fees, lodging, and a roundtrip air-ticket.
This scholarship is offered twice per academic year for the Fall and
Spring semesters.
Course Fee based on number of credits

Single Degree / Double Major (Minimum 120 credits)
Terms and conditions apply.
Category
No. of credits
expected to do in UB
Course Fees
(incl. GST)
Students with no credit

exemptions
Minimum 120 credits
S$69,336
A-Level students with

advanced standing credits
70 - 100 credits
S$40,446 S$57,780
All loan enquiries and applications are to be dealt with the banks and
institutions directly. For more information, please call:
Polytechnic Diploma holders

with transfer credits
60 - 120 credits
S$34,668 S$69,336
Maybank
Tel: 1800 629 2265 | Website: www.maybank2u.com.sg
Double Degree (Minimum 150 credits)

No. of credits
expected to do in UB
Course Fees
(incl. GST)
Students with no credit

exemptions
Minimum 150 credits
S$86,670
A-Level students with

advanced standing credits
100 - 130 credits
S$57,780 S$75,114
Polytechnic Diploma holders

with transfer credits
90 -150 credits
S$52,002 S$86,670
Category
Note: Advanced standing and transfer credits granted are subjected to

final approval by UB. UB reserves the right to change credit articulations
at any time.
SIM Global Education Scholarship

New or existing students enrolling for Bachelors degree programs
under SIM GE may apply for the SIM Global Education Scholarship.
Awards are granted to students with exemplary academic results or
achievements in sports and arts.
Study Loans
Students may obtain study loans from these banks and institutions
under a course financing scheme (subject to approval).
POSB
Tel: 6333 0033 | Website: www.posb.com.sg
RHB Bank Berhad
Tel: 1800 323 0100 | Website: www.rhbbank.com.sg
Interest-Free Installment Plans

When you charge above S$500 to your Citibank or OCBC Visa/
MasterCard, you can enjoy interest-free installments of six or 12
months. Terms and conditions apply.
For more information, please call:
Citibank
Tel: 1800 225 5225 | Website : www.citibank.com.sg
OCBC
Tel: 1800 363 3333 | Website : www.ocbc.com.sg
Venue
Classes will be held at SIM Headquarters, 461 Clementi Road,
Singapore 599491.
I had the opportunity to pursue part of my degree in Singapore, with another

part of the degree in the US. This opportunity to immerse myself in an
entirely different culture provided me with a global perspective and changed
my perception of peoples belief and thinking. (2014)
Goh Jia Hao
Graduate student (PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology),
Singapore Management University
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Application & Admission

How to Apply
Application Outcome
Application
Apply online at www.simge.edu.sg/ge/apply by the closing date indicated.
For an international applicant applying to a full-time programme, you must
submit an online Students Pass application form. Your Students Pass
application is subjected to the approval of the Singapore Immigration &
Checkpoints Authority.
Supporting Documents
1. By the application closing date, you must have attained the minimum
qualification required for the programme.
2.

Upload the scanned copies of the required supporting documents into

your e-application within 7 days of submitting your e-application, or by
closing date, whichever is earlier. Please do not upload photographed
copies of your documents.
All applicants will be informed of their application outcome via an email

notification at least one month before course commencement. Verbal offers of
admission will not be made nor accepted. The Admissions Committee selects
students for admission into the programme based on individual merits.
Possession of one or more of the qualifications listed does not guarantee
automatic entry to the programme.
SIM and our university partners reserve the right to withdraw an offer of
admission and cancel the enrolment of any person where such an offer was
made on the basis of incomplete or inaccurate information supplied by the
applicant or a certifying authority.
Acceptance of Offer Online

To confirm the acceptance of offer, successful applicants will have to adhere to
the following before the stipulated deadline:
1) Accept the offer and PEI-student contract online.
2) Submit and verify all other required documents at SIM (where applicable).
3. Bring along the ORIGINAL documents for verification at SIMs Student

Recruitment Centre, Block A, Level 2, within 7 days of submitting your
e-application, or by closing date, whichever is earlier.
Course Fee Payment
Before you commence the e-application, please ensure that you have the
scanned copies of the following documents on hand for uploading and entry in
the e-application form:
Payment Counters in SIM HQ
a) A photograph:

i) taken within the last 3 months;
ii) showing the full face and without headgear (headgear worn in
accordance with religious or racial customs is acceptable but must not
hide the facial features);
iii) between 25mm and 35mm from chin to crown and 35mm wide by
45mm high without border; and

iv) in a dimension of 400 by 514 pixels.
v) Your photograph image file attachment should:
For first payment of course fees only, you may make payment at the payment
counters in SIM Headquarters or via E-payment.
The modes of payment available are cash, cheque, Nets, cash card, Visa/
MasterCard and/or Cashier/Money/Postal order. We accept up to 4 different
modes of payment combination. All payments are to be made in Singapore
dollars.
For cheque payment, the cheques must be crossed and made payable to
Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd. It should not be post-dated.
For Nets payment, the daily limit is S$2,000 or S$3,000, depending on the
bank and your personal limit.
For credit card payment, the limit is subjected to your available balance at the
point of payment. We accept Visa and MasterCard only.
1. be in JPEG format;
2. file size should be around 60 Kbytes; and
3. preferred dimension of the photo image is 400 by 514 pixels.
E payment
Please login to SIMConnect website for more information.
You may use our online image editing tool to meet the above file size and
dimension specifications.
b) Your identification documents, i.e. NRIC or FIN/Passport (for international

applicants).
c) All your educational certificates and transcripts (including your O and A
level certificates, etc). Translated and notarised copies of the documents
are required if they are not in English Language.
Please save and scan the various pages of a similar document type in one file.
For example, if your Diploma transcript has 3 pages, scan all 3 pages into one
file for uploading. All copies of document should be reduced to A4 size.
Applications with incomplete, inaccurate information and not accompanied by
supporting documents will NOT be processed and considered.
If you encounter any problem during e-payment, please contact Student

Services at students@sim.edu.sg for assistance.
Private Education Act
Under the new Private Education Act, legislated in December 2009, a Council
for Private Education (CPE) was set up to regulate the private education
industry in Singapore. All Private Education Institutions (PEIs) are required to
comply with the regulations under the Act in order to continue operations.
Following are the requirements which Singapore Institute of Management Pte
Ltd (SIM PL) has put in place:
Application Fees and Payment

An application fee is payable for each application form that is submitted. This fee
(inclusive of 7% GST) is non-refundable and non-transferable. The fee will be
refunded fully only if the intake does not commence. Unpaid applications will not
be processed.
Application Fee
Please note that you need to approve the Student Contract online before
payment can be made. All payments need to be made before the stipulated
deadline.
Local applicants
International applicants
S$96.30
S$321.00*
* This does not include all fees related to Students Pass application.
Please ensure that you have a valid MasterCard/Visa Credit Card or eNETS for e-payment of
application fees. Other modes of payment are not accepted for e-application.
PEI-Student Contract
CPE, in aiming to enhance the confidence of students and their parents in
the quality of education in Singapore, has stipulated that all PEIs must sign
a PEI-Student Contract with students. The contract sets out the terms and
conditions governing the relationship between the student and PEI. SIM PL
will honour all terms and conditions in the contract and in all communication
materials.
Students may request for a copy of the PEI-Student Contract from SIM PL or
view it on the CPE website (www.cpe.gov.sg).
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Cooling-Off Period
There will be a cooling-off period of 7 working days after signing the PEI-Student
Contract. Students have the right to cancel the contract within the 7 working
days and be refunded the highest percentage of the fees already paid if the
students submit written notice of withdrawal to SIM PL within the cooling off
period (refer to Clause 2.3 of PEI-Student Contract). After the cooling-off
period, SIM PLs refund policy will apply.
Fee Protection Scheme

SIM PL adopts a compulsory Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) to protect the paid
fees of both local and international students. The FPS serves to protect the
students fees in the event that the PEI is unable to continue operations due to
insolvency, and/or regulatory closure. In addition, the FPS protects the student
if the PEI fails to pay penalties or return fees to the student arising from
judgments made against it by the Singapore courts.
SIM PL has appointed Lonpac Insurance Bhd as the FPS insurance provider.
Under the FPS insurance scheme, students fees are insured by Lonpac
Insurance Bhd. In case of events, as stated above, students will be able to
claim their paid fees from Lonpac Insurance Bhd.
More details of the FPS can also be found in the FPS Instruction Manual,
available at www.cpe.gov.sg.
Medical Insurance
NOTES
1. Application fee for courses is non-refundable and non-transferable.
2.

Requests for refunds arising from withdrawal and change of programme must be
accompanied with an original fully completed hardcopy Student Request Form
(downloadable from the SIM GE website) and supported with relevant documentary
proof, where applicable.
3. Refunds (if any) will be processed within 7 working days upon:

Where transfer/withdrawal is initiated by student

a. Full submission of transfer/withdrawal request via the self-service function in

SIMConnect or upon receipt of the original fully completed hardcopy Student

Request Form with relevant supporting documentary proof; and

b. The approval of requests by SIM PL or Partner University.
Requests that are received after 12.00 noon would be considered as submission on
the next working day.

Where withdrawal is initiated by SIM PL or due to visa permit rejection
a. The date of notification from SIM PL to students.
Transfer/Withdrawal Policy
Students are to put up their request for change of programme (transfer)/

withdrawal via the appropriate forms/platforms. SIM PL will acknowledge the
students requests in 3 working days and advise students on the final outcome
within a reasonable time frame (not more than 4 weeks).
SIM PL has in place a group medical insurance scheme for all its students.
This medical insurance scheme will have a minimum coverage as follows: an
annual coverage limit of S$20,000 per student, covers up to B2 ward in
government and restructured hospitals and provides for 24 hours coverage in
Singapore and overseas (if student is involved in SIM PL-related activities)
throughout the course duration.
NOTES
Change of Programme (Transfer)
For more information on medical insurance, visit

www.simge.edu.sg/ge/medicalinsurance

4. Students are deemed to have withdrawn from the original programme when the

application for change of programme is approved; the refund percentage as

indicated in the refund table shall apply.
Refund Policy
Withdrawal due to non-delivery of course

SIM PL shall refund the entire Course Fees and Miscellaneous Fees already
paid by the Student if:
1. It does not commence the Course on the Course Commencement Date;
2. It terminates the Course before the Course Commencement Date;
3. It does not complete the Course by the Course Completion Date;
4. It terminates the Course before the Course Completion Date;
5. It has not ensured that the student meets the course entry or matriculation
requirement as stated in Schedule A of the PEI-Student Contract within
any stipulated timeline set by CPE; or
6. The Students Pass application (exclude renewal of students pass) is
rejected by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA).
Withdrawals due to other reasons
In the event that the students withdraw due to any reasons other than those
stated above, refund to students will be an amount based on the table below.
Percentage of aggregate
amount of the course fees and
where applicable, the
miscellaneous fees paid
If students fully completed request for

withdrawal is received:
95% Refund
More than 14 days before the course

commencement date
75% Refund
Within 14 days before the course

commencement date OR within 7 days
after the course commencement date
0% Refund
More than 7 days after the course

commencement date
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1. Approval for change of programme will be granted on a case-by-case basis and

subject to each individual meeting the course admission requirements.

2. A transfer fee may be applicable for some programmes.

3. A fresh PEI-Student Contract shall be executed between the Student and SIM

PL when the change of programme request has been approved.

5. International students who wish to change to another programme offered by SIM

PL will need to submit their Students Pass application to Immigration and

Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA) for approval.
Withdrawal

1.

Transferring to another institution is deemed as a withdrawal from SIM PL. As

such, for international students who transfer to another institution, their
International Students Pass will be cancelled. These students will have to submit
photocopies of their Passport and International Students Pass at the Student
Services Centre (SIM HQ, Blk B) within 3 working days of the transfer.
Attendance record and other relevant documentation to facilitate the transfer will
be provided upon request.
Confidentiality Clause
SIM PL is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of the students personal

information and undertakes not to divulge any of the students personal
information to any third party without the prior written consent of the student
SUBJECT TO the obligation of SIM PL to disclose to any Singapore
government authority any information relating to the student in compliance with
the law and/or to the organisation conferring/awarding the qualification.
Singapore Institute of Management (SIM Group)
Our Vision
Our Quality Policy
To be the centre of excellence in education, management development

and lifelong learning
Quality and excellence have always been the driving force behind SIM.
Our Mission

Spearhead management development

Be the preferred strategic partner of corporations in optimising
human capital effectiveness
Be the choice provider of education and training
Expand SIM beyond Singapore
The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM Group) is the leading

provider of higher education and professional training in Singapore, reputed
for its dedication to lifelong learning and high standards and quality.
Founded in 1964 under the initiation of Economic Development Board to
support Singapores economic development, we are today a diverse and
vibrant organisation with a wide range of programmes and services.
To open doors in life through education opportunities
We are also a membership-based organisation with close to 50,000

individual and corporate members. Our extensive range of membership
programmes, activities and resources provide an important nexus for
students and members to network and learn.
Our Core Values
The SIM Group offers its core services through three educational brands:
Our Purpose
Trust and Respect for the Individual

Teamwork
Open and Timely Communication
Performance Excellence
Spirit of Innovative Adventure
Our Culture
An open culture where staff trust and respect each other; embrace
change and seek ways to innovate; learn and work together as a team.
Our Commitment
To our Members
We care for our members, recognise their importance, and strive to
raise the prestige of their membership.
To our Customers
We value our customers and commit ourselves to be relevant through
continuous improvements in our products and services.
To our Employees
We care for our people by creating a conducive work environment,
helping them to balance family and work commitments, recognising their
contributions, and developing them to their full potential.
To our Community
We honour our social obligations and pledge to be a good corporate citizen
by always acting professionally and ethically in all matters.
SIM University
SIM University is Singapores only private university and its mission is to
create excellence in lifelong education through a uniquely-designed
learning experience that equips learners for a better future. Home to
more than 14,000 students, SIM University adopts a flexible and
practice-focused learning approach and offers more than 60 academic
programmes in various disciplines. Eligible students taking SIM
Universitys undergraduate programmes enjoy government subsidies
and access to government bursaries, tuition fee and study loans. SIM
University is a not-for-profit university and the SIM University Education
Fund has been a Singapore Institution of a Public Character (IPC)
since September 2005.
SIM Global Education
Students can choose from a wide range of high-quality overseas degree
programmes made available through SIMs partnership with established
international universities and institutions from the United Kingdom, United
States, Australia and Switzerland. Most of the students are full time
students, but SIM Global Education also offers part time programmes
that cater to working adults. Offering over 70 academic programmes,
its enrolment stands at 22,000, with about 3,500 foreign students.
SIM Professional Development
Over 11,000 professionals benefit annually from the vast selection
of short executive training programmes offered by SIM Professional
Development. Its customised in-company training programmes help
companies optimise effectiveness in various fields of management
and human resource development.
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SIM Student Life

24 hours in 1 day... 365 days in 1 year... 1095 days in 3 years...
Make the most of your time in SIM.
Global Learning
Student Care
Global Learning offers a full spectrum of opportunities to gain overseas

exposure. From the intellectual vibrancy of world-class academic
exchanges, to examining the economic development of global cities, to
understanding the complexities of social change; we present platforms
for you to be at the centre of global engagement.
Healthy, balanced and effective individuals are more likely to do well in

life. Student Care regularly organises programmes on healthy living,
wellness, time management, stress management and a range of other
soft skills that will boost your well-being.
Internship and Career Services

Internships bridge students and graduates into the realities of the
working world. A professional internship allows you to understand
better if your skill sets and beliefs match the culture and values of the
organisation you intend to join by offering the opportunity to test your
abilities against real-world scenarios. Gain insights into your intended
field of work in ways that will contribute value to your career in the long
run.
Career Services helps you to make the transition from academic life to
a career of choice by identifying your core strengths and interests, and
matching these to an appropriate profession. Gain insights into what
different jobs and industries offer and require through job fairs, company
visits and industry-related talks.
You can also drop in to the Student Wellness Centre to relax and
interact with SIM Peer Mentors and check out wellness resource
materials.
Student Development
Student Development supports the leadership and personal
development, artistic and athletic pursuits of our students. We believe
that these initiatives instill values, inspire creativity and expression, and
builds resilence and teamwork as key qualities for life. With more than
70 student councils and clubs, we provide ample opportunities for you
to take on leadership roles to contribute to the vibrancy of our campus.
SIM GE students posing at high element structures
Summer abroad at Korea University
SIM Job Fair 2015
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VIBES - Why Study At SIM Global Education
VIBES@SIM The promise of a holistic learning experience that ensures success

At SIM GE, we know that it takes more than classroom excellence to inspire our students to succeed. Our approach towards an
all-rounded and holistic education experience is captured in VIBES@SIM.
Vibrancy of Student Life

Brace yourself for an exciting campus life beyond the classroom. With
round-the-year student activities from more than 70 student clubs, SIM
offers you ample opportunities to pursue your extra-curricular interests
in arts, culture, and sports and develop personal skills in communication
and leadership. At the same time, we help you to build community
bonds and networks that will benefit you later in life.
Infrastructure + Technology
SIM GE ensures that the student-centric campuses are outfitted with
the latest in technology and facilities to enhance your learning
experience. SIM campuses are enabled with high-speed wireless
Internet access and the latest in technology connecting you to a wealth
of information and online services.
Blend of Culture
With a blend of 40 nationalities from across the globe, SIM GEs
remarkable global mix of cultural diversities continues to grow. Providing
an excellent platform for cultural exchange and knowledge sharing, a
diverse student population is your gateway to understanding how the
world thinks and relates. Experience a world-class education and a
global mindset in a location that is the epicentre of buzzing Asia.
Education Options
SIM GE offers over 70 full-time and part-time academic programmes
through more than 10 partner universities at masters, bachelors,
graduate diploma and diploma levels in areas such as arts, business,
communication, design, finance, information technology, hospitality,
management, nursing, social sciences and more.
SIM HQ Campus
Stability
The SIM Headquarters (SIM HQ) along Clementi Road is SIMs main
and largest campus.
With a heritage in education for more than 50 years, over 149,500

strong alumni, student enrolment of over 36,000 and more than 2,000
top-notch faculty, the SIM Group is the premier organisation for higher
education and lifelong learning in Singapore and the region.
In 2014, the expansion of SIM HQ was completed with the final phase
of the SIM Campus Development Master Plan, bringing the total
campus size to 110,000 square metres. Facilities include 254 lecture
theatres, seminar rooms and computer laboratories, as well as a sports
hall, performing arts theatre, multi-purpose halls, a financial training
centre and a management library. Also on campus is a student activity
hub which provides a focal point for students social interaction and
recreation, and a student care and wellness centre that organises
programmes that promote healthy and optimal living.
Committed to the welfare of every student, SIM PL extends support to

all its students, from financial assistance schemes to counselling
services and structured processes for grievance resolution. SIM PL
also provides a 24-hour medical insurance coverage for all its students
both in Singapore, and overseas (if students are involved in SIM-related
activities) throughout the course duration.
Information on student support services is available at
http://www.simge.edu.sg/ge/support
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2016

Bachelor of Science (Business Administration)

Double Major - Bachelor of Arts

Communication and Sociology

Graduate, Class of 2013

In an economy which places a premium on original thought,

UB Undergraduate Degrees Your Passport to the Future

General Education Requirements

Minors for Non-Business Majors

Bachelor of Arts (Communication)

Bachelor of Arts (Economics)

Bachelor of Arts (International Trade)

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

Bachelor of Science (Business Administration)

Application & Admission

Singapore Institute of Management (SIM Group)

SIM Student Life

VIBES - Why Study At SIM Global Education

UB is reputed for its outstanding faculty.

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Now in their second decade,

UB Undergraduate Degrees Your Passport to the Future

Secure a Prestigious U.S. Degree

Highly Qualified Faculty

A U.S. degree is widely considered to be superior in todays

UB is renowned for its exemplary faculty, many of whom are recipients

In terms of international enrollment, UB ranks 17th among the leading

UB faculty publish in leading academic and professional journals in

Accelerate Your Learning Path

More than 50 percent of the undergraduate courses are taught by

Get More for Less

Getting a world-class degree doesnt have to immerse you in debt.

When you pursue a UB undergraduate program, you can be assured

Minimum Academic Average

To graduate from a UB undergraduate program, students must have

Double Degree / Double

January 25, 2016 to January 25, 2016 to

May 30, 2016 to

May 30, 2016 to

August 29, 2016 to

August 29, 2016 to

Minimum Number of Credits

Minimum Number of Students Required for Class

Students cannot graduate with an incomplete I grade on their record.

A final evaluation of general education and university degree

Average (based on 4.0 = A)

To qualify for Latin Honors, students must present a minimum of 60

Application for Degree

Students are encouraged to file their applications well before

General Education Requirements

Written English I (3 credits)

Mathematical Sciences (complete one module)

Great Ideas in Computer Science (4 credits)

Human Nutrition (3 credits)

Social and Behavioral Sciences*

Language Requirement (Not required unless International Business

Humanities (complete one module)*

Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits)

Arts (complete one module)*

Music and Society (3 credits)

Minors for Non-Business Majors

General Management Minor

Through various overseas study and exchange