Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)

The Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) was founded in 1956 and offers distinguished courses in Business and Management, Engineering, Fashion Design, Health and Life Sciences, Tourism and Hospitality Management, and many more. The programmes are offered in collaboration with renowned universities in France, the UK and the USA. Partner Universities include the likes of Grenoble Graduate School of Business, Northumbria University (Newcastle), Edinburgh Napier University and other established institutions.

MDIS is EduTrust certified, and is one of the first Private Education Institutions (PEIs) registered under the Enhanced Registration Framework, verifying their exemplary education and
business excellence standards. At present, MDIS houses 12,000 students, with 60% being international students and the remaining being local students. MDIS has a main campus with comprehensive facilities in Queenstown, and a second Learning Centre located in Orchard Road.

School Website:

School's Main Website

Admission Requirements:

For more information, click here.

Language of instruction:

English

University Courses:

MDIS offers courses from disciplines of Business and Management, Engineering, Fashion Design, Health and Life Sciences, Information Technology, Mass Communications, Nursing, Psychology and Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Their notable partnerships include Grenoble Graduate School of Business in France, ranked 17^th in the Financial Times Europe Business Schools 2016 Triple Crowned (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA) and Bangor University in UK, ranked among the top 2% of Global Higher Education Institutions in the World – The Times Higher Education World University 2015/16.

Course Fees:

Refer to Table of Admission Requirements.

Academic Intakes:

Refer to Table of Admission Requirements.

Admission Procedure:

As Flying Chalks is an official representative of MDIS, we provide consultations and application guidance free-of-charge. Simply provide us your details at this link.

Campus Information:

Queenstown Campus

501 Stirling Road Singapore 148951

Orchard Learning Centre

20 Orchard Road Singapore 238830

Key Facilities:

The Stirling Road Campus costed S$35 million to build and occupies a three-hectare land area.

It boasts facilities such as:

• 70 well-equipped classrooms
• Lecture Rooms/Theatres
• Library
• 5 computer laboratories
• 4 life sciences laboratories
• 4 engineering laboratories and workshops
• 2 fashion labs
• A psychology laboratory
• A hospitality training centre
• A media hub (TV and Radio studios)
• Dance Studios
• An amphitheatre
• An auditorium
• Sports facilities such as a gymnasium and badminton courts
• MDIS Bakery and Culinary Studio
• 24-hour Convenience Store
• Book Shop

There is also a special common area called the Bell Wing, located in the Queenstown Campus, which is the perfect spot for students to spend time between classes or just chill.

The Bell Wing is equipped with:

• Comfortable furnishings
• A TV room with plush theatre-style seating, usually used for video screenings, movie nights and other social activities
• A dedicated game room that currently features a foosball and pool table

The campus is Wi-Fi enabled, allowing students Internet access anywhere on campus. MDIS also utilises a Blackboard Learning System and video streaming technology that allows online access to lecture notes, learning resources and recorded lessons anytime, anywhere.

MDIS has a separate learning centre located in Dhoby Ghaut, Orchard Road which is equipped with lecture rooms, computer labs, and common area facilities.

Food on Campus:

Queenstown Campus

• Brew and Bites (Café selling hand-crafted gourmet sandwiches, cakes, espressos, lattes, cappuccinos and so on!)
• Food Court

Orchard Learning Centre:

No food outlets within Learning Centre, but there are many options available within the nearby Orchard Shopping vicinity.

Student Clubs and Activities:

MDIS has various Student Clubs which include Special Interest Groups, Sports Interests Groups and a Student Council.

• Special Interest Groups include: A photography Club, Toastmasters Club, Angel Hearts Club (Volunteering), and Dance Club.
• Sports Interest Groups include: A Badminton Club, Basketball Club, Cricket Club and Football Club.

More information can be found here.

For food:

Queenstown Campus

Visit Anchorpoint for a variety of food at different price points to suit your preferences. Check out the Anchorpoint Website for more information.

You could also head to IKEA Restaurant to get your fix of Swedish meatballs. Find out more at the IKEA Website.

Orchard Learning Centre:

Plaza Singapura is the nearest shopping mall and offers a variety of food at different price points to suit your preferences. Check out the Plaza Singapura Website for more information.

For nightlife and entertainment:

Head over to the hipster Haji Lane nearby Bugis Station (EW12) to find a range of cafes and bars such as BERGS, Ciao @ Italian Risto-Bar, Le Kue, Going OM and many more to enjoy a relaxing meal with live music performances.

Clarke Quay is another happening area to visit. Take a cruise down the Singapore river at night and enjoy the lively atmosphere. Be amazed by the stunning laser show and Merlion park. There are also many good restaurants in the vicinity where you can enjoy local and international cuisine.

• Affordable bars: FIV五 Izakaya Bar (16 Collyer Quay #01-05B or 25 Cuppage Road, Cuppage Terrace); Harry’s @ Boat Quay (28 Boat Quay); Orgo Bar & Restaurant – more pricey but with an Alfresco concept on the roof terrace of The Esplanade (8 Raffles Avenue #04-01 Esplanade-Theaters on the Bay, Roof Terrace)
• Clubs: Zouk Club (17 Jiak Kim Street); Attica (3A River Valley Road #01-03 Clarke Quay); Club Kyo (133 Cecil Street); Home Club (20 Upper Circular Road), The Butter Factory (1 Fullerton Rd)
• Karaoke: Teo Heng KTV Studio is highly popular amongst students for its affordability. It has outlets located all around Singapore. If you are located at the city campus, the closest outlet can be found at Suntec City.

For daily necessities and groceries:

Singapore offers a range of supermarkets found island-wide, from more affordable to premium choices.

If you are on a budget, here are some options for you:

1. NTUC Fair Price

2. Giant

3. Sheng Siong

On the other hand, you can head over to these supermarkets for more premium buys:

4. Cold Storage

Closest Outlet to Queenstown Campus:

Cold Storage Anchorpoint Shopping Mall

370 Alexandra Rd, B1-03, Singapore 159953

Closest Outlet to Orchard Learning Centre:

Cold Storage Plaza Singapura

68 Orchard Road, #B2-15/16 Plaza Singapura, 238839

For shopping:

A recommended area for you to shop at for luxury or branded goods is Orchard Road. From clothes to shoes, bags to accessories, there is definitely something out there for you! Starting from ION Orchard shopping mall, you can go via underground walkways to other malls like Wisma Atria, Ngee Ann City, Wheelock Place and keep walking towards *Scape, 313@Somerset and Orchard Central.

Mustafa at Farrer Park is recommended if you who would like to shop for goods at affordable prices. It sells a variety of goods ranging from food items to daily household products at lower prices, compared to shopping malls.

China Town is a great place you to purchase souvenirs for your friends and family. They sell bags, magnets, bottle openers, and other knick knacks with designs of Singapore.

Flying Chalks’ recommendations:

• Singapore’s biggest shopping mall, Vivocity, is located at Harbourfront MRT station and can be conveniently accessed via the Circle line from Kent Ridge station at NUS
• If you’re on a budget, check out *Scape Underground, Bugis Street, Far East Plaza and occasional flea markets!
• Bugis street is the shopping haven for youths, especially if you are on a tight budget! It features the latest and trendiest fashion at affordable prices and is easily accessible via the East West line.

Queenstown Campus

By MRT

Nearest Station: Queenstown MRT (EW19), 9-minute walk from Exit D to MDIS Campus.

There is a shuttle service available from Queenstown MRT (Exit D) every 20min from 10am to 5:30pm.

By Bus

Bus Stop A & B:

51, 111, 145, 186, 195, 970

Bus Stop C & D (nearest, 3 min walk from bus stop to MDIS Campus):

51, 93, 100, 123, 147, 153, 196, 198, 855, 961

Bus Stop E & F:

32, 100, 105, 111, 122, 145, 147, 195, 196, 198, 970

Bus Stop G & H:

51, 61, 93, 100, 123, 147, 153, 196, 198, 855, 961

Nearby HDB Parking Lots

1.Between Blocks 46 & 47, Stirling

2.Beside Block 44, Stirling Road

3.In front of Block 49, Stirling Road

Orchard Learning Centre

By MRT

Nearest Station: Orchard MRT (NS22)

Nearby Parking Lots

1.The Cathay

2.The Atrium @ Orchard

3.Plaza Singapura

4.Park Mall

Getting from Changi Airport to your Accommodation:

• Private Pickup Services (Limousine & Large Taxis)

If you have a larger group, private pick-up services are available from the airport to your accommodation or campus hostel via limousines and large taxis. The fare is SGD $55 and above and more information can be found here.

*You may find that using the GRAB or Uber App is a good alternative to this and may be cheaper than flagging a normal taxi!

• Train

If you’re travelling to your accommodation out of the city, click here to check out to estimate the duration and cost of your ride. You can pay for your ride via a stored-value EZ-Link Card which you can purchase at the ticketing counter before you enter the station.

Flying Chalks’ recommendation: This option is recommended for students who are on a tight budget but it might get burdensome with all your luggage as you are not assured a seat on the train. Do also note the train timings in order not to miss it:

Directions: From the Arrival Hall, head down to the basement of Terminals 2 and 3 and follow the signs leading to the MRT station. click here for more information.

• Bus

To find out more about the combinations of bus services to get to your accommodation, use this website.

You could pay by a stored-value EZ-Link Card (purchased at Changi Airport train station or from any Changi Recommends store) or by cash in exact amount. If you’re travelling to your accommodation out of the city, you can find out the estimated cost of your trip here.

Directions: Head towards Changi Airport Passenger Terminal Building 2 Basement to board bus services leaving Changi.

 Flying Chalks’ recommendation: Use this mode of transport to the campus as a secondary option as it takes a long time to reach the campus. Considering your luggage, it could also be more cumbersome.

• By Taxi

Taxi is the most convenient way of getting from the airport to your accommodation (especially when you have a lot of luggage). You can get a taxi outside the Arrival Hall of any airport terminal. Fares are metered and there is an additional Airport surcharge for all trips originating from the Airport:

• $5 (Fri – Sun, 5.00pm to midnight)
• $3 (All other times)
• 50% of final metered fare (Midnight – 6.00am)
• 25% of final metered fare (Mon – Fri, 6.00am to 9.30am; Mon – Sun, 6.00pm to midnight)
• Taxi fares from the airport to the city cost approximately $20 to $35 depending on pickup time, type of taxi and the above surcharges.