Second degree

[LEEJIYOUNG]

I also want to study a second degree when i hit 30s but i am worried about the tuition fees...

 

[nlfitness]

Nah. Difference between SIM and the local uni is research output. Research output determines international standing which then boosts employability of undergrads.

Contrary to popular belief, universities are not meant for teaching smelly undergrads alone. It's about acquiring knowledge in general. So a university needs lots of funds for this endeavour.

Furthermore, SIM's courses is mostly biz and social science. All the school needs are classrooms and chairs. NTU/NUS has huge engineering/science departments. Most of the equipment can cost millions of dollars. So even if a biz/humanities student pays the same as an engineering/science student, it's obvious that more funds actually go towards the science/engin since they need it more.

Also, NUS/NTU can command that sort of price. They have the rep and track-record. Even if they increase fees, no one would choose SIM over them.

Agree that research is important. Many of the programs offered by SIM are overseas universities' programs. e.g. UOL, Manchester etc. Those universities have strong research faculties and many contributions to the academic community. I believe that by offering their programs worldwide through partners like SIM, they receive higher revenues for their research etc. Hence generally the fees are less expensive compared to NUS/NTU non-subsidised fees.

 

[Kyoji83]

Overseas Universities get pay by their partners like SIM for giving the right to print their degree, use their resources like email, 2nd/3rd party marker & etc which is the reason why it is cheaper than NTU/NUS.

Agree that research is important. Many of the programs offered by SIM are overseas universities' programs. e.g. UOL, Manchester etc. Those universities have strong research faculties and many contributions to the academic community. I believe that by offering their programs worldwide through partners like SIM, they receive higher revenues for their research etc. Hence generally the fees are less expensive compared to NUS/NTU non-subsidised fees.