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VisionThe choice for lifelong learning with global recognition.

MissionAn institution that maximises the future readiness of individuals and organisations through globally recognised and competency-based programmes.

Core ValuesThe acronym for MDIS’ Core Values is LEARN.L: Lifelong Learning - We embrace lifelong learning.E: Excellence - We strive for excellence in customer care.A: Ability-driven - We o er ability-driven education and training.R: Responsibility - We take utmost responsibility in ensuring high quality programmes.N: Nurture - We nurture talents for the new economy.

CultureMDIS embraces a culture of lifelong learning to nurture and maximise the potential of our stakeholders.

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF SINGAPORE (MDIS) Founded in 1956, the Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) is Singapore’s oldest not-for-profit professional institute for lifelong learning. MDIS has two main subsidiaries: Management Development Institute of Singapore Pte Ltd to oversee its Singapore academic operations, and MDIS International Pte Ltd to further its globalisation strategy.

MDIS o ers well-accredited courses in Business and Management, Engineering, Fashion Design, Health and Life Sciences, Information Technology, Mass Communications, Nursing, Psychology and Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management. These programmes are o ered in collaboration with renowned universities in France, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

MDIS is EduTrust certified, attesting to the institute’s exemplary education and business excellence standards. The institute was first awarded the certification in 2010 and it was subsequently renewed for another four years in 2014. MDIS is also one of the first Private Education Institutions to be registered under the Enhanced Registration Framework. In 2015, MDIS received the Enterprise 50 Award for its contributions and resilience in spurring Singapore’s economy.

The institute set up the MDIS Education Trust Fund in 1999 to support deserving students who have financial di�culties in pursuing their education in Singapore. To date, MDIS has awarded more than some 7,000 scholarships and bursaries totalling more than S$5 million. The institute also upholds the spirit of giving by actively reaching out to help the young, elderly and disabled, supporting various charities, and providing community assistance.

MDIS’ corporate training arm, the Management Development and Consultancy was set up in 1995 to cater to the training needs of the workforce. In 2014, MDIS acquired the Service Quality Centre to diversify its o erings in training solutions and secure the institute’s position as a premium provider of training solutions in the region.

Apart from the main Singapore campus, MDIS has three international campuses – Tashkent, Uzbekistan; Johor, Malaysia; and Chennai, India, set up in 2008, 2013 and 2015 respectively. MDIS also has representative o�ces in China, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, as well as agents throughout Southeast Asia.

About MDIS

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VisionThe choice for lifelong learning with global recognition.

MissionAn institution that maximises the future readiness of individuals and organisations through globally recognised and competency-based programmes.

Core ValuesThe acronym for MDIS’ Core Values is LEARN.L: Lifelong Learning - We embrace lifelong learning.E: Excellence - We strive for excellence in customer care.A: Ability-driven - We o er ability-driven education and training.R: Responsibility - We take utmost responsibility in ensuring high quality programmes.N: Nurture - We nurture talents for the new economy.

CultureMDIS embraces a culture of lifelong learning to nurture and maximise the potential of our stakeholders.

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF SINGAPORE (MDIS) Founded in 1956, the Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) is Singapore’s oldest not-for-profit professional institute for lifelong learning. MDIS has two main subsidiaries: Management Development Institute of Singapore Pte Ltd to oversee its Singapore academic operations, and MDIS International Pte Ltd to further its globalisation strategy.

MDIS o ers well-accredited courses in Business and Management, Engineering, Fashion Design, Health and Life Sciences, Information Technology, Mass Communications, Nursing, Psychology and Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management. These programmes are o ered in collaboration with renowned universities in France, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

MDIS is EduTrust certified, attesting to the institute’s exemplary education and business excellence standards. The institute was first awarded the certification in 2010 and it was subsequently renewed for another four years in 2014. MDIS is also one of the first Private Education Institutions to be registered under the Enhanced Registration Framework. In 2015, MDIS received the Enterprise 50 Award for its contributions and resilience in spurring Singapore’s economy.

The institute set up the MDIS Education Trust Fund in 1999 to support deserving students who have financial di�culties in pursuing their education in Singapore. To date, MDIS has awarded more than some 7,000 scholarships and bursaries totalling more than S$5 million. The institute also upholds the spirit of giving by actively reaching out to help the young, elderly and disabled, supporting various charities, and providing community assistance.

MDIS’ corporate training arm, the Management Development and Consultancy was set up in 1995 to cater to the training needs of the workforce. In 2014, MDIS acquired the Service Quality Centre to diversify its o erings in training solutions and secure the institute’s position as a premium provider of training solutions in the region.

Apart from the main Singapore campus, MDIS has three international campuses – Tashkent, Uzbekistan; Johor, Malaysia; and Chennai, India, set up in 2008, 2013 and 2015 respectively. MDIS also has representative o�ces in China, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, as well as agents throughout Southeast Asia.

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MDIS has a history of providing training and educational services to the community and nation. The S$35 million MDIS Campus in Stirling Road occupies a three-hectare land area and boasts of 70 well-equipped classrooms, five computer laboratories, four life sciences laboratories, three engineering workshops and a laboratory, a psychology laboratory, a hospitality training centre, a mass communications studio, as well as a fashion communications studio, as well as a fashion studio. The campus also has an amphitheatre studio. The campus also has an amphitheatre to house art performances and other events, to house art performances and other events, as well as fully-equipped sports facilities such as well as fully-equipped sports facilities such as a gymnasium and badminton courts.as a gymnasium and badminton courts.

The campus is Wi-Fi enabled, allowing The campus is Wi-Fi enabled, allowing students access to the World Wide Web students access to the World Wide Web anywhere on campus. In addition, MDIS anywhere on campus. In addition, MDIS enhances students’ learning experience with enhances students’ learning experience with the Blackboard Learning System and video the Blackboard Learning System and video streaming technology that allows online streaming technology that allows online access to lecture notes, learning resources and access to lecture notes, learning resources and recorded lessons anytime, anywhere.recorded lessons anytime, anywhere.

MDIS has another learning centre, MDIS MDIS has another learning centre, MDIS Dhoby Ghaut, at Orchard Road.

Engineering Laboratory

Life Sciences Laboratory

Computer Laboratory

MDIS Facilities

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Hospitality Training Centre

Mass Communications Studio

Fashion Studio

Enjoy your holiday in Singapore, one of the Enjoy your holiday in Singapore, one of the safest cities in the world.

The most popular travel destination in Asia The most popular travel destination in Asia with visually stunning attractions.

This garden city has much to o�er for your leisure – Gardens by the Bay, Zoo & Night Safari, River Safari, Singapore Flyer – just to name a few!

A metropolitan city with rich multicultural heritage.

Singapore is food paradise; a great place for food lovers where you can enjoy the wide range of cuisines from di�erent ethnic groups in Singapore and from around the world.

Explore the thriving arts and culture scene, and shop till you drop at the many shopping malls, shop till you drop at the many shopping malls, carrying both local and international brands. carrying both local and international brands.

Singapore has been touted as an Asian hub for Singapore has been touted as an Asian hub for finance, tourism and education.finance, tourism and education.

You can be assured of a fun, enriching and You can be assured of a fun, enriching and fulfilling holiday!

Welcome to Singapore

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Why Choose MDIS?

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Welcome to Singapore

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• Fun activities, both indoor and outdoor• Learn new skills in a fun and interactive

environment• Gain additional knowledge through MDIS

workshops• Multi cultural environment within MDIS

campus• Make friends with MDIS students from

82 countries• Nearby amenities such as Sports Nearby amenities such as Sports

Complex and Swimming Pool• Centrally located

Why Choose MDIS?

Live and Learn at the MDIS integrated Live and Learn at the MDIS integrated campus:• Free Wi-Fi with access to the World Free Wi-Fi with access to the World

Wide WebWide Web• 15 storey on campus hostel 15 storey on campus hostel

accommodationaccommodation• Gym• Dance studio• Music room• 24-hour security• 24-hour convenience store on-campus

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AccommodationThe MDIS Residences@StirlingMDIS Residences@Stirling is the very first hostel in Singapore to be awarded the is the very first hostel in Singapore to be awarded the Green Mark GoldPlus Award. Costing S$80 million, the 15-storey hostel consists of 782 air-conditioned . Costing S$80 million, the 15-storey hostel consists of 782 air-conditioned rooms, 14 suites, a lecture theatre and cafeteria. The eco-friendly hostel can accommodate some rooms, 14 suites, a lecture theatre and cafeteria. The eco-friendly hostel can accommodate some 1,700 students and is fully-integrated so that students can live, learn and play in an interactive and 1,700 students and is fully-integrated so that students can live, learn and play in an interactive and conducive environment.

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Accommodation

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Food OutletsFood HavenOur food court, ideally located at MDIS Residences@Stirling (Level One), has a wide array of both local and western cuisine. Come enjoy the good food with friends, all at reasonable prices.

Brew & Bites CaféBrew & Bites CaféManage by the MDIS School of Tourism and Manage by the MDIS School of Tourism and Manage by the MDIS School of Tourism and Hospitality, Brew & Bites Café o�ers a large Hospitality, Brew & Bites Café o�ers a large Hospitality, Brew & Bites Café o�ers a large selection of food and drinks ranging from selection of food and drinks ranging from handcrafted gourmet sandwiches and cakes handcrafted gourmet sandwiches and cakes to espressos, lattes and cappuccinos that are to espressos, lattes and cappuccinos that are all brewed on the spot to perfection.

Students Immersion Programme@MDIS Integrated Campus

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Fundamentals of a good education can be achieved through books and classroom drills. However, Fundamentals of a good education can be achieved through books and classroom drills. However, nothing compares to first hand experience in the global education environment that Management nothing compares to first hand experience in the global education environment that Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) o�ers.Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) o�ers.

Immersion programmes vary depending on your needs. We have designed programmes varying Immersion programmes vary depending on your needs. We have designed programmes varying from a time span of three days up to three weeks. All programmes incorporate the maximum from a time span of three days up to three weeks. All programmes incorporate the maximum learning potential.

MDIS has designed a suitable and holistic programme that includes:MDIS has designed a suitable and holistic programme that includes:• Social network sessions• Inspirational talks by industry leaders• Cultural appreciation• Customised training• Company visits

In Singapore, you will have a chance to be plugged into an education system that promotes In Singapore, you will have a chance to be plugged into an education system that promotes excellence in a progressive and cosmopolitan community.

Gardens by the Bay

Students Immersion Programme@MDIS Integrated Campus

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Gardens by the Bay

Singapore Zoo

Sentosa Island

1. Full Day Lesson + Weekend Guided Fun Tour• English Lessons (Entrance & Exit test will be conducted to determine proficiency level)English Lessons (Entrance & Exit test will be conducted to determine proficiency level)• Campus Tour & orientation• School Workshops• Group & Project Presentations• Certificate awarded upon completion of programme• Field Trip (Sentosa Tour, Singapore Zoo, Universal Studios, Singapore Botanic Gardens)Field Trip (Sentosa Tour, Singapore Zoo, Universal Studios, Singapore Botanic Gardens)• Graduation Party

2. Half Day Lesson + Half Day Workshop + Weekend Guided Fun TourHalf Day Lesson + Half Day Workshop + Weekend Guided Fun Tour• English Lessons (Entrance & Exit test will be conducted to determine proficiency level)English Lessons (Entrance & Exit test will be conducted to determine proficiency level)• Campus Tour & orientation• School Workshops• Group & Project PresentationsGroup & Project Presentations• Certificate awarded upon completion of programmeCertificate awarded upon completion of programme• Field Trip (Sentosa Tour, Singapore Zoo, Universal Studios, Singapore Botanic Gardens)Field Trip (Sentosa Tour, Singapore Zoo, Universal Studios, Singapore Botanic Gardens)

3. Full Day Workshop + Weekend Guided Fun TourFull Day Workshop + Weekend Guided Fun Tour• Campus Tour & orientationCampus Tour & orientation• School WorkshopsSchool Workshops• Project PresentationProject Presentation• Certificate awarded upon completion of programme• Field Trip (Sentosa Tour, Singapore Zoo, Universal Studios, Singapore Botanic Gardens)

*Guided tour may vary, please contact us to discuss about your customised immersion programme.*Guided tour may vary, please contact us to discuss about your customised immersion programme.*

River Safari

Singapore Science Centre

Adventure Cove

Singapore National Museum

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Singapore FlyerUniversal Studios SingaporeBotanical Gardens

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MDIS Workshops

MDIS BUSINESS SCHOOL SCHOOL OF FASHION & DESIGN

SIMULATION GAME : SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Do you have the basic decision making skills for Supply Chain Management jobs?

Do you think you will make a good Logistics Manager?

As the Supply Chain Management Manager, you must be able to take logistics decisions for your virtual company.

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the backbone of any business. But the theory behind it can be confusing and boring. Therefore the SCM simulation game will help you pick up the basics in an interesting and interactive way by optimising a virtual supply chain.

This SCM Simulation Game is an excellent way to learn the basic principles of Supply

Chain Management and appreciate the challenges faced by Logistics Managers

in a variety of businesses.

Learn about demand-supply, production planning & inventory management.

YOUR CREATIVITY (T-SHIRT DESIGN)

Lead Fashion On Your Own Terms.

This interactive workshop will challenge and This interactive workshop will challenge and generate new ideas towards wearable designs, generate new ideas towards wearable designs, an experimental workshop on the basic t-shirt.

The t-shirt is a staple of modern clothing and something that we all have in our wardrobes; truly a symbolisation of globalised fashion. With the support and guidance of both lecturing sta� and fashion design students, you will explore the boundaries and reconstruct your view of t-shirt, cutting, weaving, colouring, braiding and manipulation in many forms.

Explore and investigate the basic t-shirt using an multidisciplinary approach

developing your own ideas of contemporary fashion.

Final outcome will be your personal design philosophy and an understanding

towards fashion design.

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MDIS Workshops

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

ROBOTICS AND 3D PRINTING ROBOTICS AND 3D PRINTING WORKSHOPWORKSHOP

ROBOTICS: THE NEXT GENERATIONROBOTICS: THE NEXT GENERATIONTechnology has changed the way we live today. Technology has changed the way we live today. Our lives are surrounded by technological advancement especially robotics. It is essential for us to understand how robots work or how they carry out their tasks.

This hands-on interactive workshop will provide participants the opportunity to understand and learn how robots are programmed to do their tasks.

Explore and understand basic robotics functions and programming skills.

Upon completion, participant will be able to explain robotics functions and

programme simple tasks.

.3D PRINTING: FROM IDEA TO REALITYWe generate ideas everyday. 3D printing technology helps us to realise our idea without going through the tedious process of realising our idea as an end product.

This hands-on interactive workshop will provide participants the opportunity to understand how to generate, design and produce your product.

Explore and understand the technology, concepts and processes of 3D Printing from

idea to printed end product.

Explore and understand the technology, concepts and processes of 3D Printing from

idea to the printed end product.

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SCHOOL OF HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES

DISCOVER IF YOU ARE A CHEEKY HUMAN

Ever wondered why you seem di�erent from your siblings or parents? Are you curious about your ancestors and where you came from? Discover what makes you truly unique!

At this interactive workshop, you will put your detective skills to work and experience what it is like to be a forensic scientist.

DNA fingerprinting is a revolutionary technique enabling scientists to determine parentage and familial relations. It has also equipped law enforcement agencies with the ability to obtain genetic evidence to convict a suspect- all this with just a small sample of DNA.

To understand the basic concepts and signifiance of genetics.

To discover the techniques and many applications of DNA fingerprinting.

Have hands-on experience in DNA fingerprinting and reveal the

cheeky suspect in our criminal case.

SCHOOL OF MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS

BROADCASTING IN TV STUDIOBROADCASTING IN TV STUDIO

This workshop will provide information to This workshop will provide information to various aspects, techniques and principles of various aspects, techniques and principles of Radio/Audio and Television/Video production.Radio/Audio and Television/Video production.

It will also allow participants to understand the workflow of a Television Studio with concentration in News Production.

Increasingly, with the availability of smart phones, portable recording devices and the convenience of Internet access, many have been producing their own mini-episodes and showcases at various social media platforms. This workshop will equip the students with skills on how to craft a news production and the equipment they may need.

To enable participants to understand the basic concepts, the equipment, skills and

knowledge of Radio/Audio as well as Television/Video Productions.

Useful practical and relevant experiences for references and appreciation.

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SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY

KNOWING ONESELFKNOWING ONESELF

Many struggle to describe themselves in their Many struggle to describe themselves in their barest form, let alone know their individual barest form, let alone know their individual potential to achieve something big. When we potential to achieve something big. When we don’t know where we are headed, it’s hard to don’t know where we are headed, it’s hard to set goals, get motivated and determine the set goals, get motivated and determine the best course of action. Before we can do any of these things, we must establish who we are.

Knowing oneself has immense benefits, which includes setting realistic goals, accomplishing tasks, having successful relationships, or even remaining motivated in their daily activities.

To perform at an optimum level, knowing oneself is top priority!

Understand your strengths, weaknesses, passions, fears, desires and dreams.

SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY

SCRATCH PROGRAMMING IN GAMING AND ANIMATION WORKSHOP

Scratch-Imagine, Programme, Share.

The ability to code computer programmes is an important part of literacy in today’s society. When people learn to code in Scratch, they learn important strategies for solving problems, designing projects, and communicating ideas. Scratch is designed especially for ages 8 to 16, but is used by people of all ages. Millions of people are creating Scratch projects in a wide variety of settings, including homes, schools, museums, libraries, and community centres.

This hands-on interactive workshop with Scratch, will give participants the

experience of programming their own creative story, games and animations.

Upon completion, participant will be able to think creatively and design basic Scratch

Programmes and animations.

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MDIS Workshops

CHEESE TART BAKING WORKSHOP

• Identify di�erent types of tart shells• Identify di�erent types of cream cheese• Demonstration on making tart shell• Demonstration on making the cheese tart

filling• Demonstration on how to pipe filling the

tart shell• Demonstration on how to bake the cheese

tart

Participants will be able to identify di�erent types of ingredients in making

Cheese Tart as well as knowing the process of making Cheese Tart.

At the end of the workshop, all participants will be able to demonstrate

on how to make cheese tart in their own home.

PIZZA BAKING WORKSHOPPIZZA BAKING WORKSHOP

• Identify the fundamentals of Pizza doughIdentify the fundamentals of Pizza dough• Identify di�erent types of Pizza doughIdentify di�erent types of Pizza dough• Demonstration on how to kneed and roll Demonstration on how to kneed and roll

the dough• Identify di�erent types of Pizza filling• Demonstration on how to bake a pizza

Participants will be able to demonstrate on how to make pizza,

basic cutting skills for pizza topping and also types of cheese used for it.

At the end of the workshop, all participants will be able to

demonstrate on how to make pizza in their own home.

SCHOOL OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY

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MDIS Workshops

MOCKTAIL WORKSHOP

• Find out the di�erent types of mixtures Find out the di�erent types of mixtures and equipments used

• Understand the two types of mixing Understand the two types of mixing techniques (Build and Shake)techniques (Build and Shake)

• Demonstrate on how to make at least two Demonstrate on how to make at least two mocktails

Participants will be able to learn the basic Participants will be able to learn the basic mixing techniques

that are used by bartenders.

There will also be a demonstration of the famous ‘Flaming Lamborghini’ drink. They

will learn two of the school’s very own mocktails which were created by students.

BARISTA WORKSHOP

• Understand co�ee, its history and equipment

• Operate the co�ee machine to brew espresso shots

• Practice frothing/foaming of milk

• Demonstrate at least one type of co�ee Demonstrate at least one type of co�ee milk-based drinkmilk-based drink

Participants will learn the basic art of making Participants will learn the basic art of making co�ee. They will be able to identify di�erent co�ee. They will be able to identify di�erent types of equipment and ingredients needed types of equipment and ingredients needed

for each drink. Get hands-on experience with for each drink. Get hands-on experience with co�ee machine.

There will also be a demonstration of the famous ‘Flaming Lamborghini’ drink. They

will learn two of the school’s very own mocktails which were created by students.

TABLE SETTING AND SERVICE WORKSHOP

• Understand the need for table setting and service

• Practice changing of table cloth• Identify di�erent types of cutleries and

their uses• Demonstrate a full table set-up• Practice napkin folding methods

Participants will learn the basic table set-up for restaurant setting.

They have hands-on practice on changing of table cloths and setting up of tables.

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