Degree Programmes in Collaboration with SIM University
Objectives This honours degree programme, a collaboration between SIM University and the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), provides students with a unique opportunity to study the arts of visual communication while acquiring practical skills in business at the same time.
For Whom
Graduates of this degree programme will be equipped with the key functional knowledge in business including management, economics, marketing and law while the visual communication curriculum provides them with artistic skills in visual arts, design and communication. This rare blend of specialisation in disciplines that combine both arts and business will offer graduates the opportunities to pursue executive and management careers in today’s design, communication and advertising industries.
Programme Structure
Students are required to complete a total of 170 credit units (cu) to graduate with an honours degree, inclusive of 10cu of university core courses. All courses are in 5cu unless stated otherwise.
All short-listed candidates will be interviewed. Interviews will take place around mid-October for the January intake, and mid-April for the July intake. Offers will be made only after the admission interviews.
Visual Communication Core Courses
Level 1 & 2 (Total 40 cu) Diploma in Visual Communication offered by NAFA (40cu)
Elective Courses (Level 2 & 3)
Choose any 4 courses – 5 cu each (Total 20 cu) International Economics
Company Law & Corporate Governance
Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Human Resources Management
Visual Texts & Communication
Principles of Design
Advertising Design
Financial Institutions, Instruments & Markets
Financial Management
Starting & Managing a Business
Product Innovation & Development
Consumer Behaviour
Marketing Communications
Business to Business Marketing
For more information, please contact UniSIM at 6248 9777.
Commencement of study requires a minimum number of students that will be determined by NAFA and partner university.
