Bachelor of Science (Honours) Business Management with Industrial Placement (Top-up)
Full-time
Programme Overview
Developed, fully taught and awarded by Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, UK.
Objectives
- Provide an insight into business and management on a national and global scale
- Develop an appreciation and understanding of current business practices
- Develop valuable work skills and experience through practical training to help you prepare for or develop your career
- Introduce and develop a breadth of knowledge in a wide range of business topics
- Provide the opportunity to combine academic theory and practical skills in a written dissertation
- Develop research skills and critical thinking through debates and discussions
This programme is designed for local polytechnic diploma holders with an average Grade B who wish to pursue a degree in broad-based management.
An SIM Preparatory Course in Business is available for non-business related diploma holders.
Your degree certificate from the University of Birmingham is identical to those awarded in the UK with the degree title - "Bachelor of Science (Honours) Business Management with Industrial Placement".
Quick Fact: Professional Accreditation
This programme is further accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). CMI is the only chartered professional body in the UK dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence. Find out more about CMI at: https://www.managers.org.uk/
Quick Fact: Graduate Employability
The University of Birmingham is the second most frequently targeted university among UK’s top employers for graduate recruits (The Graduate Market in 2018, High Fliers Research).
Overview of SIM-Birmingham Undergraduate Business Programmes
To discover more about the University of Birmingham and Birmingham Business School, click here.

Course Start Date & End Date
There is one intake a year in July.
2019 Intake*
Preparatory Course in Business (if applicable)
15 Apr 2019 - 30 Jun 2019
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Business Management with Industrial Placement
08 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2021
*Date & period is subject to change by the University
If you are currently serving National Service (NS) and you are unable to complete your NS by programme induction and commencement, please contact SIM GE for further advice before application submission.
Fee
Preparatory Course in Business (if applicable): S$642.00 per module
Programme fee: S$39,675.60
The fees above are valid for 2019 intake. All fees inclusive of prevailing GST and exclude textbooks.
Scholarships & Awards
Events & Programme Briefings
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SIM Open House 2019 - Business Degrees & Admission Overview at SIM Global Education
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SIM Open House 2019 - Learning Beyond The Classroom - Overview of Student Life in SIM
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SIM Open House 2019 - Scholarships, Bursary & Study Loans Talk
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SIM Open House 2019 - University of Birmingham, Business Management Undergraduate Programmes
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SIM Open House 2019 - Parent Info Seminar (Diploma & Degree Pathways)
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SIM Open House 2019 - Parent Info Seminar (Diploma & Degree Pathways)
Come join us on Sat Mar 09 17:00:00 SGT 2019, Sat Mar 09 17:00:00 SGT 2019 - Sat Mar 09 19:00:00 SGT 2019, at 461 Clementi Road, Singapore 599491 ...
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SIM Open House 2019 - Scholarships, Bursary & Study Loans Talk
Come join us on Sat Mar 09 21:00:00 SGT 2019, Sat Mar 09 21:00:00 SGT 2019 - Sat Mar 09 22:00:00 SGT 2019, at 461 Clementi Road, Singapore 599491 ...
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SIM Open House 2019 - University of Birmingham, Business Management Undergraduate Programmes
Come join us on Sat Mar 09 22:00:00 SGT 2019, Sat Mar 09 22:00:00 SGT 2019 - Sat Mar 09 23:00:00 SGT 2019, at SIM HQ, 461 Clementi Road, Singapore 599491 ...
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SIM Open House 2019 - Learning Beyond The Classroom - Overview of Student Life in SIM
Come join us on Sat Mar 09 23:00:00 SGT 2019, Sat Mar 09 23:00:00 SGT 2019 - Sun Mar 10 00:00:00 SGT 2019, at 461 Clementi Road, Singapore 599491 ...
Industry exposure gives you the edge in business studies
The programme offers you the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of a range of business topics, combined with industry placement, building valuable skills for future employment. Through a combination of academic theory and practical work, you will develop critical thinking skills as you and your peers share views, debate and discuss.
Preparation for Industry Placement
You will receive dedicated career coaching and advice from the University. There will be a compulsory preparatory programme on personal and professional development including one-to-one career coaching conducted by Birmingham career professionals.
By undertaking an industry placement, students gain valuable work skills and experience, providing them an advantage in today’s competitive graduate marketplace.
Student learning on the placement will be assessed by the University of Birmingham.
Note: International students will need to complete their placement in their home country or any other countries.
Reasons to study Birmingham’s undergraduate degrees at SIM
- Degrees are of the same standings and standards as those awarded in the UK
- Long tradition and established track record of teaching business and management
- Established international reputation of the University and the Business School
- Research led – cutting-edge research feeds directly into teaching
- International syllabus and a balance of assessments between coursework and exams
- Dedicated academics and staff who provide continuous support for your studies
- Join the alumni community of more than 300,000 graduates. From television and sport to research and government, the University has outstanding alumni across all sectors.
Career Prospects
Birmingham’s business degrees have long been recognised by major employees across all sectors of the economy. The programme is continuously updated to reflect the latest thinking in business education, providing rigorous academic training with practical relevance.
Graduates can find employment across all sectors of the economy. Likely employment sectors include retail management, financial services, accountancy, manufacturing, management consultancy and others.
CMI Professional Accreditation
SIM-Birmingham students upon graduation will receive an additional CMI Level 5 Diploma professional qualification in Management and Leadership. This qualification is a recognition of graduates’ key skills and competencies as future effective managers. With one-year free CMI membership post graduation, graduates will be another step closer towards achieving the Chartered Manager status.
CMI is the only organisation awarding Chartered Manager status, the hallmark of any professional manager, and encompasses a membership community more than 120,000 strong.
Find out more about CMI Level 5 Diploma at: https://www.managers.org.uk/individuals/qualifications/cmi-level-5-management-and-leadership
Opportunity for Postgraduate Study
Graduates may further their studies to attain higher qualifications from universities around the world upon completion of this programme.
To pursue a Master's qualification with University of Birmingham, you will require at least an upper second class award. The University of Birmingham currently offers a suite of postgraduate taught programmes in SIM:
Master of Science
- Economics
- International Business
- Management
- Management: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Management: Organisational Leadership and Change
- Management: Strategy
For a list of postgraduate programmes available on the home campus, please visit the University’s website at: www.bham.ac.uk
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