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FY Institute of Technology (Singapore) the overseas campus of Qingdao Fei Yang Vocational & Technical College. Briefing to Potential Biz Students. Presentation Outline. Part 1 Overview of FY Institute of Technology (Singapore) Part 2 Course Info Part 3 Admin Process. Background.
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FY Institute of Technology(Singapore)the overseas campus of Qingdao Fei Yang Vocational & Technical College Briefing to Potential Biz Students
Presentation Outline • Part 1 • Overview of FY Institute of Technology (Singapore) • Part 2 • Course Info • Part 3 • Admin Process
Background • FY Institute of Technology (Singapore) (FYITS) is the Singapore arm of Qingdao Feiyang Vocational & Technical College, China • Set up in Singapore in 2004 to deliver academic and vocational courses . • Paid up capital - over $4 million
Background • Initially there were two organisations: FY Institute of Technology (Singapore) and Fei Yang International Technology (S) Pte Ltd. • The two entities were merged this year under the new requirements of the government to FY Institute of Technology (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
Location • Shenton Way 12 Prince Edward Road #02-08 Podium B, Bestway Building, Singapore 079212 (old Singapore Polytechnic bldg) Opposite MAS Building, Adjacent to 8 Shenton Way & 5mins walk Close to Tanjong Pagar MRT
Transport • Bus Stop(Shenton Way side) 70, 107, 128, 130, 162, 186, 196, 400, 402, 700 • Bus Stop (Prince Edward Road side) 538, 539, 544, 545, 553, 554, 566, 585 • MRT station -Tanjong Pagar • Car Park – 2 entrances - Shenton Way & Prince Edward Rd
Facilities • Well equipped classrooms • Library & Computer lab • Wireless broadband access throughout facility • Network Printing facility • Hostel
Regulatory Matters • Registered with MOE and now with MOE’s Council of Private Education (CPE). • Validity 4 years (2010-2014) • Has Fee Protection Scheme in place with HSBC • Now working additional certification EduTrust for foreign students.
SIT International Hostel • Set up in Jan 2007 to provide hostel facility for students on a lease from the Singapore Land Authority • Can accommodate upto 400 students the hostels has, recreation rooms and study rooms with wireless broadband access throughout. • Field for sports activities as well as internal table tennis facility
Programmes (Degree) University of Edge Hill 1. BSc (Hons) Engineering Management 2. BSc (Hons) Business & Management 3. BSc (Hons) Computing Management 4. BSc (Hons) Accountancy Management 5. BSc (Hons) Leisure & Tourism Management
Programmes (Higher Diploma) • Higher Diploma in Business Administration • Higher Diploma in Information Technology and Computing • Higher Diploma in Hospitality Management • Higher Diploma in Tourism & Travel Management
Programmes (Higher Diploma) • Higher Diploma in Logistics Management • Higher Diploma in International Trade
BSc (Hons) Business & Management • For Whom: 1. Polytechnic graduates either fresh grads and poly grads with working experience 2. EP and S Pass with diplomas in business, management and related fields 3. Foreign degree holders seeking a UK degree
BSc (Hons) Business & Management • Nature of Course The course seeks to equip students with management knowledge and skills. Diploma students can gain the additional knowledge and skills required of management and attain a degree.
BSc (Hons) Business & Management • Course Modules 1. Graduate Skills 2. Research Methods 3. Global Influences 4. International Strategic Marketing 5. Strategy & Decision making 6. International Management 7. Dissertation
BSc (Hons) Business & Management • Learning hours 1. 6 hours per week 2. Classes on Sundays 3. For each module student will be provided a module handbook that spells out the learning outcomes, content, assessment requirements etc
BSc (Hons) Business & Management Assessment • Each module has its own assessment requirement. • All assessment are by assignments and some require group activity and presentation. • Passing mark: 40%
BSc (Hons) Business & Management • Resources 1. All students will have access to Edge Hill University’s virtual learning environment and can access books, journals and magazines. 2. Students will also get their own email account 3. Students can use “Turnitin” to see how much of their work is original.
BSc (Hons) Business & Management • Duration 1 to 1.5 years Classroom teaching - 1 year Dissertation writing – 6 months
BSc (Hons) Business & Management • Fees Application Fee: $50 Tuition Fees: S$13,950 Payment Schedule: 9 Installments of S$1,550 every 2months, or 3 Installments of S$4,650 every 6months (Note: GST has to be paid on all fees) Note: Some banks and finance institution offer study loans with competitive interest rates ( 3% - 7%) and repayment period (1-8 yrs)
BSc (Hons) Business & Management • Lecturers: 1. All lecturers are approved by the University 2. University own lecturers from UK will conduct briefings from time to time.
BSc (Hons) Business & Management • On-line Services Student enrolled for the programme will have access to the university’s Virtual Learning Environment and can access on-line books, journals etc
BSc (Hons) Business & Management • Can course be longer? Yes if student fails a module and has to do a re-test or re-module
BSc (Hons) Business & Management • Graduation Students are welcome to join the university’s graduation ceremony either in Singapore or at the university in UK
BSc (Hons) Business & Management • Can students who graduate do a Master’s degree? Yes in the UK
Application Process • Student to: 1. Complete registrations forms 2. Provide copies of the educational qualifications (pls check against originals) 3. Provide copy of IC front and back (pls check against original) 4. Updated CV of qualifications and experience 5. Pay Application fee $53.50 inclusive of 7%GST
Application Process • FYIT will 1. Check if application is in order obtain additional info if not in order 2. Submit application to Edge Hill University
Application Process • Edge Hill University to: 1. Assess application seek additional info if required 2. Provide letter of offer to FYIT
Application Process If the application is successful, FYIT will contact student to sign Standard Student Contract and make the first installment payment for the program.
FY Institute of Technology (Singapore) Background Information
FYITS - Profile Continued Vision To be the top technical education institution in the region Mission To play a pivoting role in empowering the aspiring students to acquire appropriate academic and vocational skills to meet the changing trends at work environment and upgrade both personally and professionally
Management • Directors Dr Lu Feicheng – Chairman of Qingdao Feiyang College with over 12 years in education developing college to one with student population of 13,000 Liu Wei – 28 years both at university in China and private sector education in Singapore
FYITS Profile - EDB Meeting Meeting with Economic Development Board Chairman Mr Teo Ming Kian in May 2005
FYITS Profile - EDB Visit Visit by EDB Director (Services Cluster) Mr Kenneth Tan to FY Institute of Technology, Singapore
Corporate Profileof Parent College- Qingdao Fei Yang Vocational & Technical College • One of the top ten private colleges in China • Established in 1996 & Approved by the Shandong People’s Government and registered with the Education Ministry of China as college of higher education • Set up with an initial investment of RMB 105 million • 13,000 full-time students residing on campus • QDFY College’s aim is to eventually seek recognition as a private university
QDFY College in Singapore • 2004 – EDB’s Beijing representative, Mr James Lee, invited Dr Lu to a meeting with EDB Chairman Mr Teo Ming Kian in Beijing. • Mr Teo at the meeting with Dr Lu invited Qingdao Feiyang Group to invest in Singapore and eventually list on the SGX • 2004 - Mr Tan Chek Ming, EDB Assistant MD visited Qingdao Feiyang College • 2004 – Dr Lu attends Global Entrepolis Singapore, meets with EDB and sets up investment arm in Singapore.
Qingdao Fei Yang Vocational & Technical College, China • In 2005, Mr Chua Taik Him, EDB Assistant MD visited Qingdao Feiyang College . • In 2005, Mr. Chan Soo Sen, Minister of State, Singapore Ministry of Education visited Qingdao Feiyang College
Corporate Profile (From Left to Right) Deputy Director of Qingdao Education Bureau, Mr. Sui Zhiqiang, Mr. Chan Soo Sen, Minister of State, Singapore Ministry of Education, Deputy Mayor of Qingdao, Mr Wang Xiulin and Dr Lu FeiCheng in a return visit to Singapore on 23rd May 2005
QDFY College, China – MoS Edn Guest of Honour Mr Chan Soo Sen, Minister of State, Singapore Ministry of Education, officiate the opening ceremony of the 20 storey multi–purpose building in Qingdao Feiyang College on 9th September 2005. Deputy Director of Qingdao Education Bureau, Mr Sui Zhiqiang (2nd left) & Deputy Mayor of Qingdao, Mr Wang Xiulin (1st right) were seated in the background.
Quality Assurance • FYITS has set up the FYITS Examinations Board with a Quality Assurance Division to ensure academic standards are maintained not only to the rigours of QDFY College but also that of CaseTrust and university partners
Quality Assurance • FYITS will regularly review its quality assurance system to meet local requirements as well as that of its academic partners
Quality Assurance- Educational Background • QDFY College delivers diploma programs in over 40 disciplines eg engineering, industrial art design, automobiles engineering, computer science, foundation sciences, business and financial studies, hospitality, tourism and travel, architecture, foreign languages, etc. • It also has over 1218 fulltime teaching staff. • It has a reputation for academic standards & quality which allows it to choose only the best to enroll.