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01C14O21N22T24E25N26TS28 THE A TO Z OF DIRECTOR’S THE SCHOOL NOTE OF BUSINESS COURSE Dear students, MAP EVENTS THERE’S no better time to join the School of Business with SkillsFuture opening up new paths for you. HUMANS OF In line with the SkillsFuture national initiative, we are working hard to THE SCHOOL make polytechnic education more vibrant and relevant than before, OF BUSINESS and students can expect more structured internship opportunities and FACILITIES support such as career guidance. NOTABLE This is “the next chapter of Singapore’s development as a nation”, FEATURES the Ministry of Education said when it launched the ASPIRE initiative DIPLOMAS AT that led to SkillsFuture, and signals the country’s new emphasis on A GLANCE developing skills among all Singaporeans in looking beyond academic FINANCIAL qualifications. SCHEMES & SCHOLARSHIPS It’s what the School of Business has been doing for 25 years now, in offering an education that is Real, Relevant and Rewarding. We have a broad range of courses designed to equip you with real skills and relevant knowledge to prepare you for your chosen career, in a rewarding environment providing a holistic education that’s not just about hitting the books. The School of Business is as old as Temasek Polytechnic itself, as one of the first two schools launched in 1990, and the timing couldn’t have been better as we celebrated our Silver Jubilee during SG50 last year. We invite you to be a part of the TP experience as we prepare you for a bright future. There’s no better time to join us. Daniel Yeow Director School of Business Temasek Polytechnic MANAGEMENT TEAM School of Business Back row (left to right): Jimmy Yeo (Student Support), Vincent Ng (BUS), Tan Siew Kim (CMM), Looi Kwok Peng (LAW), Desmond Lim (LEM), Samuel Tan (RMT), Joyce Wu-Lee (Academic Support), Prasetya Purnawan (HTM), Benedict Fernandez (BIT), Terence Lou (BSG), Matthew Sim (Projects), Sue Lou (MKG) Front row (left to right): Deputy Director Jerry Chen, June Ng (A&F), Deputy Director Khoo Sor Hwa, Director Daniel Yeow, Deputy Director Yong Kit Mun, Tan Hsien Wei (CCM), Cheryl Wee-Teo (LOM)

Welcome to the School of Business. This is your introductory guide to life >>here at one of the biggest and most dynamic of TP’s six schools. The A-Z of the School of Business outlines what our dynamic school hasto offer in your journey here, which will be Real, Relevant and Rewarding. The experiences that await you will be Real, which you will find in ouralumni profiles and accounts of students’ internship experiences. What you will learn will be Relevant to your chosen career path, asyou’ll find from stories on our lecturers and students’ work on major projectswith industry partners. Your study-life balance here will be Rewarding for you beyond theclassroom, with exciting CCAs, community service programmes and studytrips abroad. Let’s get started, shall we? 1

ALL-ROUND BUSINESS SENSE EDUCATION Tan Wei Yang had many marketing ideas but did not have the knowledge or skills to execute them. Currently As President of the Temasek Polytechnic Civil Defense a Diploma in Marketing (MKG) senior student, he is (TP-CD) Lionhearters Club and EXCO member for the learning how to turn his ideas into reality. Logistics & Operations Management (LOM) Interest Group, Lew Jia Yun is making a difference to lives through the Wei Yang was disinterested in various programmes she organises. Her commitments notwithstanding, the 19-year-old maintains a perfect 4.0 studying and he only enjoyed CGPA and has even sipped tea with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. arts and music classes. It was You’re the President of TP-CD and spend a great deal of at his part-time sales job that effort organising emergency preparedness courses for other TP students. Why are you passionate about spreading the he began to be intrigued by how knowledge of safety awareness? I feel that it’s important for everyone to know how to protect marketing played a very important role in themselves and their loved ones. Knowing what to do during an emergency can make a difference, and being conducting business. equipped with the right first aid skills can potentially save lives. While studying in ITE, Wei Yang tried to include animation As an EXCO member, you also coordinate Orientation Programmes, Community Service Projects and Overseas and interactive elements into his presentations. He was Community trips for your peers. What satisfaction do you get out of organising all these activities? brimming with ideas and wanted to make his projects It’s my passion and goal in life to give back to society and organising such events is merely an extension of what I love stand out. He worked on scripts and storyboards, and even doing (i.e. helping others). engaged videographers to execute them. But while the One recent example is the overseas community trip to Bintan where we built sewage systems for the villagers. videographers were technically sound, they were unable to Knowing I’ve made a difference is extremely motivating. You participated in a private tea session with PM Lee carry out his ideas fully because they did not understand recently. How was the experience like? I was genuinely very excited and felt very privileged to be the marketing concepts behind them. given the chance to meet him in person. It certainly looks like you’ve made the best out of your poly Wei Yang enrolled into TP to study marketing and years. Do you have any advice for your juniors? Aim to graduate a better individual than you once were branding in greater depth. The senior student is also a – with knowledge, skills, friendships and memories that will accompany you for the rest of your life. partner at Art House Videos, a company that produces Participate in activities which are enriching and can commercial and corporate videos. contribute to the community. Seize opportunities to get to know more people, and ultimately know yourself better. Do Studying at the School of Business has helped polish the not be afraid to try something new and move beyond your comfort zone! businessman in him. Wei Yang said he is using what he has2 learnt to grow his company. “The knowledge and skills I’ve acquired in the Diploma in Marketing has helped me to understand my clients’ needs better. Because of that, I’m able to produce videos that add value to their business.”

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DYNAMIC CCA DEVELOPMENT SEA Games, World Youth Championship, Asian Youth Championship and the National Schools Championship series — Diploma in Communications & Media Management (CMM) graduate Zhang Bin Bin has conquered them all. Focused and goal oriented, the avid rock climber is scaling heights (quite literally) in both the sport and her career. Crowned second runner-up in the National Climbing Championship 2015 Women’s Open Speed category, Zhang Bin Bin added this latest achievement into her growing list of accolades. She is now part of the national team representing Singapore in upcoming international competitions. While some may feel overwhelmed by the amount of time and energy required to handle both their studies and interests, it was through conscious deliberation that helped Bin Bin sail through her poly years. “I was clear about what I wanted. I knew which competitions I should focus on, which to forgo and which assignments to give my all. More importantly, I knew that whatever I do or don’t do, it would have a positive impact on my future,” she said. The lithe climber also put much of what she had learnt from her diploma to good use. In fact, the production house at which she was an intern, is her current workplace. “CMM has taught me both the hard and soft skills which I think are relevant to this industry. I went for the interview; got the internship role, and then I went back to school, graduated and got the job.” So how does she juggle work commitments and rock climbing now? “Working at PixelMusica gives me a lot of flexibility to manage my time and productivity. So while I get my work projects done, I have ample time to train for the upcoming competitions. I’ve been enjoying every second of my time here and I couldn’t ask for any better.”4

It’s no surprise to see a mix of salons, pet shops and hardware Hi Yichao, do share with us how FATCAT started out.stores seated alongside each other in the neighbourhood of My sister and I noticed a gap in the industry — no one wasmature towns. You’d expect the same in Bedok ... but not making artisanal ice cream. So we thought we could bringuntil you see the FATCAT Ice Cream Bar. something into the whole ice cream scene. Tell us more about your food. Which is the most popular dish? Warm lights emitting from tasteful glass windows, a From sourcing of organic ingredients to exploring modernwooden bench perched on the corridor and a chalkboard cooking techniques, we take pride in creating uniqueeasel set with promises, this ice cream bar is one you can’t flavours from scratch. Research & development is verymiss. Walking through the black framed doors is no different important to us and we’re constantly exploring new ideas.— you’ll find a fascinating world of palatable visual arts. The best selling item is our charcoal waffle with salted egg yolk sauce and the mojito lime sphere. Tan Yichao, a Diploma in Culinary & Catering How does the School of Business help graduates like yourselfManagement graduate, is the brain behind FATCAT’s in the real world?mind-blowing ice cream flavours and one-of-a-kind plated My diploma gives you an overview of the F&B industry. It getsdesserts, and he shares with us his motivations and how his you in the kitchen, and opens your eyes to the service line.creations won the affection of heartlanders. You’ll get to experience actual interactions with guests — be it students or the public, and have a better understanding of what will entail as the curriculum covers all areas. Even though there’s a certain stereotype that people who do technical cooking will not be the most successful ones, so long as you pursue your interest with passion, there’re plenty of opportunities ahead. Is there a reason why you chose to be at the heartlands? Over here, the rent is lower so we like the idea of transferring the cost savings into procuring top quality ingredients. The location makes us stand out, and it’s family-oriented too -— everyone loves ice cream! FATCAT is a pretty whimsical name for an ice cream bar. How did you come up with it? FAT is synonymous with us using generous ingredients and amplifying the richness of natural flavours with our cooking techniques. CAT represents sophistication, curiosity and playfulness. The combination of both captures who we are. 5

FINANCIALHEADSTART Diploma in Accounting & Finance (A&F) students can GROOMING now enrol in the ACCA Accelerated Pathway Programme (AAPP) which allows them to begin their ACCA papers FOR even before graduation. SUCCESS A&F students can now enrol in the ACCA Accelerated Nestled in a corner of Icon Village in Tanjong Pagar is Pathway Programme (AAPP) which allows them to begin Two Men Bagel House, where the crew keep busy in their ACCA papers even before graduation. the open kitchen but never fail to greet customers. Besides enjoying conditional exemptions from five ACCA Making patrons feel at home is just as important Fundamentals Level papers, eight of our graduating A&F as serving up good food for the co-founders, Diploma students also received awards comprising fee waivers and in Hospitality & Tourism Management (HTM) graduate course fees discounts under the AAPP. Jereborne Lam and professionally-trained chef Jerome Lam (no, they’re not siblings). One of the graduates, Kelly Chua, passed all three papers she sat for. Kelly commented, “With a flexible schedule, the Although his diploma was in hospitality and AAPP provides independent-learning for students and allows tourism, Jereborne never felt like his career options were them to choose the number of papers they wish to take in an limited. In fact, the School of Business expanded his exam sitting. To excel, the key is to attend classes regularly horizons and helped prepare him for entrepreneurship, and revise consistently.” Jereborne explained over a cup of coffee. Upon successful completion of the ACCA Fundamentals How did you decide to take the plunge and become an Level papers, students will obtain an ACCA-Institute of entrepreneur? Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) Advanced Diploma It actually just happened after a random conversation in Accounting and Business to complement the diploma. with Jerome. We decided to think seriously about what we wanted to do with our lives and dived in with much TP collaborates with stock broking house UOB Kay Hian to at stake! promote realism of the trading game. I couldn’t see myself in a regular desk-bound job Seinor students from A&F and Diploma in Business (BUS) are and Jerome wanted to venture into F&B. This, together equipped with hands-on skills to analyse stocks, manage with my background in HTM where I learnt quite a great portfolio risk and measure portfolio performance through deal about the service line, gave us the direction. the Security Analysis and Portfolio Management (SAPM) What did you learn at the School of Business which you module. could apply in real life? Studying at HTM was really enjoyable and the outgoing An extension of the partnership gave students the school culture helped imbue me with interpersonal opportunity to participate in UOB Kay Hian Singapore Inter- skills. I had awesome lecturers who were very good Polytechnic Real-time Investment & Trading (USPRINT) Game role models with lots of experiences to share, which we held from 6 July to 6 August 2015. The top two traders from can’t learn from books. TP, being SAPM students, reflect the rigour and relevance of What advice would you give to graduates hoping to knowledge and skills learnt in the subject. Kudos to Tan Jun strike it out like you guys did? Wei who was the best TP trader and also the first runner-up It’s a misconception that you need a degree to amongst 1,800 participants from participating polytechnics! succeed. What’s more important is that you be true to yourself, do what you like with passion, and you’ll excel.6 Set short- and long-terms goals for yourself and make sure you achieve them. A successful business is all about handling conflicts, taking chances, and a little bit of luck. Also, the customer is always right!

Mrs Felica Nah Mr Ignatius Teo Ms Lilian Khoo HANDS-ON These lecturers are passionate about their second jobs. While it’s an added responsibility, they say their industrial LECTURERS experience helps with their classroom teaching. Being aware of the current job market dynamics, they are able toDespite their hectic teaching schedules, some full-time incorporate the latest trends and practices in the curriculum.lecturers still keep themselves up to speed with their industriesthrough part-time or freelance work. Fellow lecturer Ignatius Teo agreed and added: “Being involved in real world work allows me to stay in touch withTake for instance Mrs Felica Nah, Mr Ignatius Teo and Ms Lilian the latest broadcasting trends and processes. These updatesKhoo of the Communications & Media Management (CMM) are useful as the experience and knowledge gained can bediploma. imparted to the students taking TV production modules. I get to share with them how classroom theories play out in real life.” Lilian Khoo and Felicia Nah are part-time deejays withlocal radio stations Capital 95.8FM and 938LIVE, respectively. A 15-year veteran in the TV broadcast industry, IgnatiusWhile radio hosting is part of their commitment, their work also specialises in producing multi-sport events like the Olympicsinvolves programme production, voice-overs and conducting and SEA Games. He rides on the adrenaline rush that comescorporate workshops. from working on ‘live’ productions. Likewise, Lilian relishes the dynamism of the media industry. “It gives me the chance to speak formal Mandarin which I hardly get to do,” she enthused. INCLUSIVE “I was able to do so only with the love and support of my parents and helpers,” he shares, also ENVIRONMENT citing his family members as his greatest inspirations.Fighter. Overcomer. Survivor. Through the years, these are some The O-Level 8-pointer from Victoria Schoolof the many labels Shalom Lim has been given for overcoming came to TP to pursue a Diploma in Business. While hishis challenges. While Shalom, who suffers from a progressively condition did not make schooling easy for him (hedegenerative muscle disease known as Duchenne Muscular lost his ability to write in Year 1), Shalom managed toDystrophy, feels humbled by these titles, he attributes his defy his personal limitations and graduate with a 3.81victories to the people around him. CGPA. For his achievements, he was presented the 2015 Ngee Ann Kongsi Most Outstanding Overcomer Award that commends resilience and academic excellence. Shalom has enrolled into the Singapore Institute of Technology to study Criminology and Security. Motivated by his desire to have a deeper understanding of society, he hopes to be an influencer of good and an advocate for social justice. Shalom also has another aspiration. He wants to be a teacher. “At the School of Business, I’ve had the privilege of meeting some excellent people among the teaching staff. They came alongside me and made a difference in my life. I’m deeply impressed by them and would like to touch the lives of future generations the way I’ve been inspired. From their example, I’ve learnt how to be compassionate and proactive in helping those in need,” he said. Calling it a “fruitful journey”, he reckons his time at TP has moulded him into the young adult he is today. “My experience at TP has enabled me to know more clearly what my strengths and weakness are. I feel that this is where I’ve matured: by learning how to overcome my greatest challenges.” 7

JOURNEY OF TRAINING Diploma in Communications & Media Management (CMM) students were at the heart of all the action at the Australian High Commission (ACM) 50 Bridges event. Did you know that Australia was the first country to Said one student: “50 Bridges has been an amazing forge diplomatic ties with Singapore when we gained experience! We were challenged to think on our feet while independence in 1965? To celebrate the longstanding covering the events, and again when we had to quickly partnership as well as SG50, ACM organised a series of fun produce and publish content afterwards. This journey has and contemporary activities last May that included public definitely prepared us for the media industry.” art, puppetry performances and mass BBQs. Tasked to be roving Student Photographers (SPs) and Social Media Ambassadors (SMAs), CMM freshmen and junior students got to experience the thrill of being media professionals. Dashing from venue to venue, they were assigned to cover the fringe activities within the heartlands. While the SPs went around with their cameras, the SMAs were conducting on-the-spot interviews and cajoling sound bites out of those in attendance. Handling their jobs with aplomb, the resourceful students even scored exclusive interviews with Ministers Lawrence Wong and S. Iswaran.8

KNOWLEDGE LEGAL NETWORK APPLICATION Seven Diploma in Law & Management (LAW) graduates are now working alongside each other at the Legal AidAnuar Hassan and Cherie Lim Hui Shi from the Bureau (LAB).Business Studies Grouping (BSG) beat more than 80teams nationwide to emerge champions at the Youth School of Business graduates bring more than valuableEntrepreneurship Symposium (YES) 2015. career skills with them into the workforce, with their ties formed on campus growing into valuable professionalDo you cycle? networks. When you have to change lanes, how do you And the LAW network is especially strong as thecommunicate your intentions to the person behind? diploma is the only one amongst Singapore’s polytechnics A quick guess is that you would lift your hands off the to prepare its graduates for successful careers in the legal industry or law school.handlebar to gesture your move to the left or right. ButTeam Scalar, comprising BSG Diploma students Anuar In fact, the LAW alumni forms the backbone of theand Cherie, felt this technique leaves cyclists vulnerable Legal Aid Bureau (LAB). Seven graduates, who receivedon the road. At this year’s YES organised by NTUC Youth their diplomas between 1997 and 2003, work at the LABWing, nEbO, they had to convince a panel of judges which is run by the MInistry of Law.that their “Left Right Light” (LRL) device was the answerto safer riding. “Our shared school background, was a starting point to a solid working relationship,” said Noor Omairah Bte Azahari, “Hand signals are pretty tricky,” said Cherie. “They who graduated with a law diploma in 2013.can cause cyclists to lose their balance. Also, it might notbe the clearest indication to other road users especiallywhen it’s dark and visibility is poor.” “LRL is designed to allow cyclists to communicatetheir intention to turn, slow down or stop with a switch onthe handlebar,” she added. Their idea eventually won them a cash prize of$1,000, a trophy and a mentorship. Their experience at YES has only added to theentrepreneurial knowledge they have gained from theirdiploma. Sharing some words of wisdom, Anuar said: “Inthis world, 80% of people would probably say that yourideas won’t work. But, there’s still a 20% chance that itmight. Focus on that 20% and make the best out of it.” 9

MENTORSHIP NEW TECHNOLOGY Marking her 20th year of graduation from the Diploma EXPOSURE in Marketing, Irene Tan has made her grand return to the School of Business in 2015. With 19 years of Students from Hai Sing Catholic School (HSCS) learnt experience under her belt, she is back to impart her to perform data analysis at the SAP Lumira Workshop knowledge as a lecturer. conducted by School of Business students. A 1995 graduate, Irene had scored a degree TP reaches out to secondary school students through sponsorship from employer Global Yellow Pages in 2001, various ways — one of which is holding workshops to give and graduated with a double major in Marketing and them a taste of the different subjects and modules being Advertising two years later. taught here. In March 2015, HSCS Infocomm Club students spent half a day at TP to learn about data analytics It was her dedication and positive attitude that through the SAP Lumira Workshop. Junior students of the helped Irene excel in her career. Coupled with a Diploma in Business Information Technology (BIT) were given diverse background in Telecommunications, Digital the chance to lead the workshop, and had previously Media, Online Search Directory, eCommerce and undergone a two-day “Train-the-Trainer” program to learn Personal Computer products, she held key roles in major about the software and Design Thinking Facilitation skills. corporations and companies. During her career, Irene spearheaded the development of marketing strategies, boosted revenue growth and advanced in the internet and digital media industry. She also created headlines for SingTel with her key achievement of launching the SingTel 4G mobile broadband service in 2011. Passionate about sharing her marketing experiences and nurturing young marketers to lead and shape the future of marketing, Irene hopes to be an influential role model to her students. She encourages them to strive towards greater excellence through knowledge, application and experience in their poly education.10

OPERATIONALKNOW-HOWSkillsFuture Earn & Learn is a work-studyprogramme designed to give fresh Polytechnic andITE graduates a headstart in careers related to theirstudies. It provides them with more opportunities tobuild on the skills and knowledge they acquired inschool, and to better support their transition into theworkforce.For alumnus Teong Feng Ming who graduated fromthe Diploma in Logistics & Operations Management(LOM), this 12-month structured training programmewhich includes on the job training, and facilitatede-learning (with 120 hours of company-basedprojects) is nothing less than fruitful. Since May 2015,Feng Ming has been with Toll Global Logistics as aLogistics Executive. She is currently on rotationallearning to understand the different roles andresponsibilities within the company. As a full-time staff, she enjoys employee benefitsthe company offers. Feng Ming is eligible for theSpecialist Diploma in Supply Chain Management,and can receive sign-on incentives and a competitivestarting salary at the end of the programme. Chew Wanting from the Diploma in Retail Management (RMT) appreciates that with SkillsFuture Earn and Learn, she can now acquire knowledge and relevant work experiences in just 18 months, all the while still studying. In fact, within the first couple of months, Wanting has already gained much insight thanks to the detailed and comprehensive training provided by retailer Charles & Keith. As a Customer Service Fashion Associate, she has been tasked to look into the company’s service standards. Earn & Learn offers her a good head start upon graduation and sets her in the ‘express lane’ of her learning journey. 11

IMMPMRsssSPELLalialeyticrniLcteiumiarLei(TmrCas Myi(nM(MCcKhMGeaxM,rtsgr,eeeecm:xoetnrerdimgfhreot)mle. ftr)ight) QUALITY PUBLIC RELATIONS EXPERIENCES CONNECTIONS Diploma in Communications & Media Management (CMM) senior student Samuel-Roy Supramaniam From internships to mentorships, the birth of the managed to juggle internship, studies and Institute of Public Relations of Singapore (IPRS) school projects with his passion for dance and Student Chapter is giving students a headstart in the performance. communications industry. What have you gained through your internship at Attending networking sessions, meeting influential Gold 90.5 FM? industry players, interning at acclaimed agencies I managed to go on air, control the console live, before graduation… these are on the wish list of many meet celebrities and do work that improved my aspiring to gain a foothold into the world of public technical and design skills. It was an eye opener, relations. For a number of Diplomas in Business (BUS), and it showed me the ropes of the industry and Communication & Media Management (CMM) and what went on behind the scenes of a radio station. Marketing (MKG) students, these have been translated I also discovered what was necessary to succeed. to reality with the formation of the IPRS Student Chapter. The opportunities that I received during Established in July 2012, the collaboration between internship was beyond what I could have imagined! IPRS and TP aims to equip the new generation of And I think the biggest impact that it had on me communicators with an understanding of the industry. was that I learnt a lot of life skills from the different Through this partnership, students are provided with people I worked with and who shared their life purpose-filled experiences through lunchtime talks, experiences with me. I am confident that these media visits, awards ceremonies and networking intangible skills are the things that will stay with me events. Involvement in campaigns (“Love Yourself”) long after I have graduated. and corporate social responsibility events (“Bright Vision What did juggling studies, performing in the TP 25th Charity Walk”) also allow students to experience various Anniversary Musical and running the TP Dance aspects of communications. Ensemble teach you? It taught me to get rid of my procrastinating habits, Furthermore, the Chapter’s unique mentorship and be more focused whenever I needed my scheme gives students opportunities to be mentored tasks to be completed. “There is a time for fun and by industry practitioners from agencies like Golin, Tate there is a time for work” was a phrase that kept Anzur and PRecious Communications. me in check. I would be focused on my studies whenever I had to study; and when I was dancing The Chapter also provides valuable leads for or performing, I would be fully focused on what I students looking to land internships. Phillson Rajan, was doing. former Chapter President, secured his internship with What is life in the School of Business like? top PR agency Weber Shandwick through networking. Life here is a roller coaster ride, filled with incredible highs doing modules you enjoy with the friends you “It was a dream come true to meet with the who’s meet in the course, and also with the lows of stresses who in the industry. As a student, it’s something I would and deadlines. But at the end of the day, it has never have been able to do alone,” said Phillson. been an incredible and unforgettable experience.12

RETAILMASTERCLASSES Following a signed Memorandum Of Understanding The top five to 10 students will spend their first seven between the School of Business and IKEA in June 2015, weeks in the sales department before attaching themselves RMT students will get hands-on experience with the home to a retail business department of their choice for another furnishings retail giant as part of their course. next three weeks; allowing themselves to build relevant skills while being exposed to the inside workings of one of theThis partnership will see students learning from lectures world’s most successful retail operations.conducted by the IKEA management team, and later, offeroutstanding students with internship opportunities and fast Course manager for RMT, Mr Samuel Tan, also said hetrack employment options at the store. There will also be in- hoped the course would show the professional and excitingstore lessons for second-year students and a chance for third- side of retail, “more than just folding clothes and sellingyear students to work on a real-world business challenge. things – it is very professional, very exciting.” For Lee Chuan Jie, a second-year RMT student, he expressed his yearning to learn more about furnishing retail, “which requires a higher level of service as compared to other sectors.” 13

WELCOME! STUDENTS COME INTO THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS BY MANY DIFFERENT PATHS AND WILL HAVE MANY OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM UPON GRADUATION. AN EXCITING JOURNEY AWAITS YOU! INTERN INDUSTRY CO GLOBAL E FIELD COMMUNITY CO-CURRICUL14

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SOCIAL WORK OPPORTUNITIES The Accounting & Finance Interest group (A&F IG) collected more than 20,000 ring tabs and recycled them into artificial limbs for underprivileged amputees. They say that charity begins at home. A&F IG embarked on a mission to help the less fortunate through an eco-conscious initiative titled “Rings for Life” from May to September 2015. The Community Involvement Project (CIP) saw the involvement of the entire A&F cohort, where students were responsible for collecting used ring tabs from aluminium cans. Initially challenged to collect 10,000 ring tabs, they quickly surpassed the target from the publicity and support garnered through the clever use of social media. Gloria Lai, A&F IG Vice-President who was in charge of the project, said: “When we started Rings for Life, we weren’t sure if we could reach our initial goal. It turned out to be a pleasant surprise, to receive the ring tabs by the thousands almost every week!” Through their collective efforts, the students were able to double the total number of tabs to 20,000. The tabs were later donated to the Prostheses Foundation of H.R.H. The Princess Mother, Thailand, and recycled into prosthetic limbs for amputees. These prostheses are given out free to those in need regardless of nationality or religion. The project had been deeply rewarding in many ways! Not only did it promote camaraderie amongst the A&F students, it also instilled in them a sense of responsibility towards the community and the environment.16

I NY TOURISM INROADS Offering Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management (HTM) students invaluable insights into the travel industry, the new Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Singapore TP Student Chapter was officially launched in September 2015. PATA is the leading authority for the development of Asia Pacific’s travel and tourism industry. It provides leadership and advocacy to the collective efforts of nearly 100 government, state and city tourism bodies and over 55 airlines and cruise lines. In 2015, HTM acquired the PATA Singapore Student Chapter mantle. Together with the official launch of the Temasek Tourism Academy (TTA), this establishment of the student chapter will position TP at the forefront of hospitality and tourism education. Students will find themselves learning from industry experts through site visits to various hotels and attractions, overseas exchange programmes, networking sessions and industry talks. Not only will they benefit from these industry connections, they can hone and develop their leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Following formal discussions in 2004 between the Diploma of Communications & Media Management (CMM) of TP’s School of Business, and UWA’s Faculty of Arts, the TP- UWA exchange programme was established. To date, 170 students from CMM and 200 students from UWA have taken part in the study exchange. “Celebrating the University of Western Australia – Temasek Polytechnic Partnership — 10 Years & Beyond” is also a renewal of ties between both institutions. Highlights of the event included student sharings by Sarah Ison from UWA and Dazale Choy, a TP CMM senior, and a video montage showcasing reflections of previous cohorts of UWA students. Mementos between UWA and TP were exchanged on the same day. Gracing the commemorative occasion was guest of honour, His Excellency, Mr Phillip Green, Australian High Commissioner for Singapore and Professor Krishna Sen Dean of UWA’s Faculty of Arts, Programme Coordinator. Deputy Principal Mr Edmond Khoo, School of Business Director Mr Daniel Yeow, and deputy directors from the School of Business were also in attendance.UNIVERSITY TIE-UPSSome 100 guests, senior staff and students gatheredin February 2015 to celebrate the 10-year partnershipbetween the University of Western Australia (UWA) and TP. 17

What is that special ingredient separating a good chef You’ve mentioned that emotions are what inspire you to from a great one? Winner of the 2015 Les Amis Awards cook. Is that what separates a good chef from a great one? Culinary Challenge and Diploma in Culinary & Catering Every dish, every ingredient holds a different meaning to Management (CCM) student Poh Zhe Kai spills the beans. different people. If you cook with your heart and soul, it’ll reflect in that dish. I believe that’s how you use your food to Hey Zhe Kai, let’s talk about Les Amis. The finalists prepared connect with people. Someday, I hope that I’ll be able to the same dish but yours impressed the judges. How did you evoke memories and stir emotions through my food. come up with the winning recipe? Your prize for winning was a trip to France. Has that The recipes were a collaborative effort between my experience given you better insights into the culinary world? teammates and our chef instructors. With only one week Oh yes, the trip to France was really eye-opening! Chef to prepare for the finals, we incorporated our chefs’ Sebastien from Les Amis brought us to dine at different experiences into the recipes and referred to books to establishments (i.e. simple bistro and brasserie, classical fine- understand the traditional methods of cooking them. I think dining, contemporary fine-dining) and we observed how the whole process was a team effort. Without their input, I they were run. wouldn’t have been able to win the challenge. How has CCM helped you along the journey of becoming From this trip, I’ve learnt that food alone does not a better chef? complete the whole dining experience. An affordable Studying in CCM has helped me understand the various place with simple but good food might be better than a food cultures and history, cooking techniques and also more expensive place with complex dishes. taught me a substantial amount about food and ingredients — knowledge that a good chef should possess. Plus the Service also plays an important part in enhancing a diner’s experience. As our Diploma also provides us with opportunity to take part in competitions has improved service training, it was amazing to see that what we’ve my techniques and added to my knowledge. learnt in school is being practiced in the industry. Do you think CCM has prepared you well for the industry? All the subjects that were taught are definitely valuable. It’s relevant to the outside world, and we’ll use the skills eventually. Amongst others, we were taught how to prepare food, how to run a kitchen, how to dress right and how to be a professional. CCM has provided us with an all-rounded knowledge that’s necessary for the working world. 18

WORK ABROAD Looking to travel the world? Students at the School of Business are offered overseas internship opportunities with leading brands and companies spanning across different sectors and multiple countries.For instance, some of our students atthe Diploma in Hospitality & TourismManagement (HTM) travel to manydifferent exotic locations and joinestablished well-known companies as partof their 24 week internship where they areprofessionally groomed for front-line, juniorand middle management positions inthe air transportation, travel, tourism andhospitality industries Students in HTM can expect internshipopportunities in Malta, Tanzania, Mauritius,Seychelles, Maldives, Indonesia, Malaysia,China, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam andSouth Korea. X-FACTOR Jermaine Leong, CMM student and humble winner of The Final 1, shares how her diploma enhances her interest in the entertainment industry. There’s a star in the midst of CMM’s 260-plus cohort, but nobody bats an eyelid. It suits freshman Jermaine Leong just fine. Jermaine was crowned winner of MediaCorp TV’s reality singing competition The Final in October 2015, earning a Hype Records recording and artiste management contract and a S$50,000 prize. Simply put, she has the X-factor. Back on campus and away from her screaming fans, however, Jermaine looks a little embarrassed by hearty congratulations from schoolmates in the School of Business concourse. While she’s happy being a stand-out performer, she’s happy just hanging out with her classmates and working on her next assignment. “Honestly speaking, I get really shy when it comes to titles,” Jermaine told campus newspaper Stop Press. Enrolling in CMM was a natural choice for Jermaine, who turned 17 in December. “Media is so important when it comes to any career, especially music as it is involved with the media on so many platforms,” she said. Her advice to anyone unsure about whether to pursue their passion? “It is true when they say that you’ll never know until you try,” she mused. “So just go do whatever your heart desires.” 19

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DAZALE CHOY MR WU CMM CLEANER “Being selected for regional advertising festival Spikes Translated from Chinese & Hokkien: Asia 2015’s Young Creative Academy was a huge priv- “I’m getting old and sweeping is tiring, but I enjoy taking ilege. I got to meet so many talented individuals from a break by drinking coffee with my friends here.” around the Asia Pacific region which was a huge eye opener. The speakers at the festival were extremely inspi- rational and the Creative energy in the room was con- tagious. I have learnt so much more than I would have imagined. My greatest takeaway is to ‘Inspire and be inspired’.” ANANDA LYE JUN WEI CHERYL GOH BIT LEM “I admire the graciousness of people in Germany espe- “I love the people here, it’s really lively and I’m glad to be cially for their forest preservation works. Through the over- recognised as a School of Business student. I have ben- seas study trip with my diploma, I learned that as long as efited a lot from the hospitality & tourism sector through you put in effort together as a community, you will be my course, and my interest in this subject is definitely able to make a huge difference.” still growing. Our teachers also taught us how to build up our character, and be strong as a person mentally, emotionally and all other aspects. We had a first hand experience in spa & wellness before everyone else and the effort my teachers put in to make the Bintan study trip possible did not come to nought. It was a great ex- posure! I feel that business students are more versatile in terms of thinking, like instead of a step-by-step approach, they adopt many viewpoints and apply them according- ly. We are also more receptive of ideas and suggestions.”22

DAMIEN TAY MAKSIM LEONOVLEM RMT“​What I love most about the School of Business is the peo- “My family and I moved to Singapore in 2012. Having onlyple you get to meet. People are so friendly and you get been in Singapore for a little over two years, the first monthto meet many different people that will teach you to be in TP was a challenge. I found it difficult to adapt to themore open minded and it makes coming to school more education system and the polytechnic environment be-fulfilling. I feel that LEM has taught me to be more outgo- cause in Russia, the education structure focuses largelying and socialise more with others. We are taught to be on individual work and little on group projects. With goodopen with others and I feel that this lesson is also a life skill. peers and tutors, I began to enjoy group discussions moreIt was exciting and interesting to learn about how peo- and learnt to apply teamwork in sports (I’m hooked onple of different races live their lives and how they view volleyball) in the classroom.”certain things during my overseas study trip in Australia.I had also learnt that I had so much more to learn fromthe other tourism industries which LEM had given me theopportunity for.”JENNY CHANG AND ANDY CHEWSURAIYA BTE SYED KADER A&FGENERAL OFFICE STAFF “The Overseas Community Project (Cambodia) openedSuraiya said: “We like the working environment, meet- my eyes and made me realise how fortunate I am. De-ing and helping students. We are a good team. We spite living in poverty, the children there seem so happywork and play hard to strike a good balance” all the time. It goes to show that happiness lies in simplic- ity. Personally, it was the children who had brought me the most joy during the trip. Their smiles and laughter nev- er failed to warm my heart.” Photography by CMM students Alicia Ileana Tantriady, Jeremy Lim and Siti Alawiyah Binte Syed Alwi. 23

13 2 4 6 5 8 97 10 11 FACILITIES THE WINNING ELEVEN: OUR CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE 1. BIT - Business IT Studio 5. MKG - Brand Study 9. CMM - MediaBiz Studios 2. RMT - 1st Avenue 6. LAW - iLaw Chambers 10. BUS - Kelly Services Career 3. BUS - Business Enterprise Centre 7. CCM - Sugarloaf, Top Table Centre 4. A&F - Accounting & Finance Hub (Temasek Culinary Academy) 11. HTM/LEM - Temasek Tourism 8. LOM - LOM Centre Academy24

BUSINESS STUDIES DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS DIPLOMA IN CULINARY &GROUPING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CATERING MANAGEMENT• Business Studies - Business, Logistics • Equip yourself with the relevant skills • Learn professional chef’s skills toor Marketing - It’s all about having and knowledge to harness IT for produce gourmet food like luscious choices. business success. cakes and pastries, juicy steaks and • Tap on opportunities to carry out much, much more!DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS real industry projects and start up • Get trained and mentored by your own business. award-winning faculty and chefs• Specialise in two out of eight from the world renowned Culinary • Look forward to business IT career Institute of America.Business elective clusters opportunities in domains suchincluding International Business, as Customer Insights, Business • Learn how to operate and manageBanking, Finance & Investment, Management and Logistics. your own food & beverage business.Human Resource Management,Entrepreneurship and Marketing. • Train with a small cohort in the• Work with and learn from prominent DIPLOMA IN RETAIL professional kitchens, café, full- industry partners which include MANAGEMENT service restaurant and wine studio Citibank, Resorts World Sentosa at the Temasek Culinary Academy.and Kelly Services, a Fortune 500 • T he only polytechnic diploma course with a strong focus on company. business retail management. DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY &• G ain wide recognition, credit • Engage in practical training at TOURISM MANAGEMENT exemption and advanced standing the upbeat campus retail store, from universities. 1st Avenue. Experience what is • The pioneer polytechnic hospitality & tourism management diplomaDIPLOMA IN LOGISTICS & “IN” for fashion products and with the largest network of visual presentation. Enhance your graduates.OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT teamwork abilities and leadership • Opens the door to an exciting• The pioneer polytechnic diploma in logistics with the largest network of graduates.• B roaden knowledge beyond classrooms through company- based projects, field trips, overseasNOTABLEstudy trips, industry internships and more. skills through projects. career with opportunities for • Bond with lecturers and fellow overseas exposure, experiential training and a broad-based students as part of a small cohesive business foundation. course. • A course for those with a passion for DIPLOMA IN service, taught by those with a nose COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA for the business of fun, in the seven storey Temasek Tourism Academy.• Enjoy bonding with lecturers and MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA IN LEISURE & fellow students in a close-knit course. • Only diploma with a three-week EVENTS MANAGEMENT exchange programme with theDIPLOMA IN MARKETING University of Western Australia • The pioneer polytechnic disploma (UWA) and a UWA scholarship for that turns fun into a serious business• It’s real! The Diploma in Marketing’s CMM graduates each year. for you.FEATURES360° active learning approach • Train with a small cohort in full- • The only diploma that offers a dual fledged TV, radio and electronic focus on leisure industries and provies real-life work exposure publishing facilities. events management. through industry partnerships, thus enabling you to be critical, creative• Learn from experienced lecturers • A course that brings you up- and confident. communcations and media to-speed with the latest leisure subjects that meet the demands of industries - including spa and• Be a coveted professional in a wide the media industry. wellness, cruise and theme parks. range of challenging fields such as branding, advertising, marketing DIPLOMA IN LAW & • Enjoy experiential learning - from communications, event marketing, industry projects and guest speakers public relations, trade and MANAGEMENT to field trips and overseas exposure consumer sales and marketing. - and participate in major local and • T he only polytechnic diploma overseas events.DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING & course that prepares you for a career in th legal industry.FINANCE • Be highly sought-after in the legal • Dual specialisation for widercareer industry as a Law & Management opportunities in both the graduate.accountancy profession and • Gain a diploma that is recognisedfinancial services industry. by many local and overseas• G ain exemptions from local universities for their law and non-and overseas universities and law programmes.programmes by professionalorganisations such as ACCA, CIMA,ICAEW, ICSA and CMFAS.• Benefit from hands-on, industry relevant curriculum taught by caring, experienced and dedicated lecturers. 25

T01 BUSINESS STUDIES GROUPING (BSG) T01 MARKETING (MKG) (Business/Logistics & Operations Management/ You will be trained as creative problem-solvers in the fields of marketing and branding. Marketing) Minimum Entry Requirements Choose the unique opportunity to explore three fields of study before deciding on your diploma. English Language Mathematics (E or A) Minimum Entry Requirements Grades 1-6 Any three other subjects Grades 1-6 Grades 1-6 Grades 1-6 English Language Grades 1-6 Grades 1-6 Mathematics (E or A) Any three other subjects To be eligible for selection, applicants must also have sat for one of the following subects: To be eligible for selection, applicants must also Art/Art & Design, Business Studies, Combined have sat for one of the following subects: Humanities, Commerce, Commercial Studies, Art/Art & Design, Business Studies, Combined Economics, Geography, Higher Art, Higher Music, Humanities, Commerce, Commercial Studies, History, Intro to Enterprise Development, Literature Economics, Geography, Higher Art, Higher Music, in English, Literature in Chinese, Literature in Malay, History, Intro to Enterprise Development, Literature Literature in Tamil, Media Studies (English), Media in English, Literature in Chinese, Literature in Malay, Studies (Chinese), Music, Principles of Accounts. Literature in Tamil, Media Studies (English), Media Studies (Chinese), Music, Principles of Accounts. DIPLOT02T01 BUSINESS (BUS) ACCOUNTING & FINANCE (A&F) Trained with a global outlook, you will be equipped You will be equipped with both technical and to take on supervisory and executive-level positions soft skills for the dynamic accounting and finance in a wide range of corporations. sectors. Minimum Entry Requirements Grades 1-6 Minimum Entry Requirements Grades 1-6 English Language Grades 1-6 English Language Grades 1-6 Mathematics (E or A) Mathematics (E or A) Grades 1-6 Any three other subjects Any three other subjects Grades 1-6 ATTo be eligible for selection, applicants must also To be eligible for selection, applicants must also have sat for one of the following subects: have sat for one of the following subects: Art/Art & Design, Business Studies, Combined Art/Art & Design, Business Studies, Combined Humanities, Commerce, Commercial Studies, Humanities, Commerce, Commercial Studies, Economics, Geography, Higher Art, Higher Music, Economics, Geography, Higher Art, Higher Music, History, Intro to Enterprise Development, Literature History, Intro to Enterprise Development, Literature in English, Literature in Chinese, Literature in Malay, in English, Literature in Chinese, Literature in Malay, Literature in Tamil, Media Studies (English), Media Literature in Tamil, Media Studies (English), Media Studies (Chinese), Music, Principles of Accounts. Studies (Chinese), Music, Principles of Accounts.T01 LOGISTICS & OPERATIONS GLAT36 BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (BIT) MANAGEMENT (LOM) You will be equipped with an understanding of Business and IT and bridge the gap between them. Our strong business foundation will enable you to undertake challenges in the field of logistics and operations in a global market. Minimum Entry Requirements Grades 1-6 Minimum Entry Requirements Grades 1-7 Grades 1-6 Grades 1-6 English Language Grades 1-6 English Language Grades 1-6 Mathematics (E or A) Mathematics (E or A) Any three other subjects Any three other subjects To be eligible for selection, applicants must also To be eligible for selection, applicants must also have sat for one of the following subects: have sat for one of the following subects: Art/Art & Design, Business Studies, Combined Additional Combined Scince, Additional Science, Humanities, Commerce, Commercial Studies, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Combined Economics, Geography, Higher Art, Higher Music, Science, Computer Studies, Creative 3D Animation, History, Intro to Enterprise Development, Literature Design & Technology, Engineering Science, Food in English, Literature in Chinese, Literature in Malay, & Nutrition, Fundamentals of Electronics, General Literature in Tamil, Media Studies (English), Media Science, Human & Social Biology, Intergrated Studies (Chinese), Music, Principles of Accounts. Science, Physics, Physical Science, Science (Chem, Bio), Science (Phy, Chem), Science (Phy, Chem, Bio).26

T39 RETAIL MANAGEMENT (RMT) T18 CULINARY & CATERING Our focus on the processes, technologies and MANAGEMENT (CCM) trends of retail management will prepare you for retailing careers or even entrepreneurship. Our broad-based training grooms you to be highly versatile food and beverage professionals. Minimum Entry Requirements Grades 1-6 Minimum Entry Requirements Grades 1-6 Grades 1-6 Grades 1-6 English Language Grades 1-6 English Language Grades 1-6 Mathematics (E or A) Mathematics (E or A) Any three other subjects Any three other subjects To be eligible for selection, applicants must also To be eligible for selection, applicants must also have sat for one of the following subects: have sat for one of the following subects: Art/Art & Design, Business Studies, Combined Art/Art & Design, Business Studies, Combined Humanities, Commerce, Commercial Studies, Humanities, Commerce, Commercial Studies, Economics, Geography, Higher Art, Higher Music, Economics, Geography, Higher Art, Higher Music, History, Intro to Enterprise Development, Literature History, Intro to Enterprise Development, Literature in English, Literature in Chinese, Literature in Malay, in English, Literature in Chinese, Literature in Malay, Literature in Tamil, Media Studies (English), Media Literature in Tamil, Media Studies (English), Media Studies (Chinese), Music, Principles of Accounts. Studies (Chinese), Music, Principles of Accounts.OMAST40 COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA T08 HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT (CMM) MANAGEMENT (HTM) You will be equally proficient in any chosen medium Our course will prepare you to be highly adaptable and able to transcend the divide between the in the multi-sectorial areas of the hospitality and tourism industry. print, broadcast and new media. Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements English Language Grades 1-3 English Language Grades 1-6T AMathematics (E or A) Grades 1-7 Mathematics (E or A) Grades 1-6 Any three other subjects Grades 1-6 Any one of the following subjects Grades 1-6 Art/Art & Design, Business Studies, Chinese, To be eligible for selection, applicants must also Combined Humanities, Commerce/Commercial have sat for one of the following subects: Studies, Creative 3D Animation, Design & Art/Art & Design, Business Studies, Combined Technology, Design Studies, Economics, Food & Humanities, Commerce, Commercial Studies, Nutirtion, Geography, Higher Art, Higher Chinese, Economics, Geography, Higher Art, Higher Music, History, Intro to Enterprise Development, Literature Higher Malay, Higher Music, Higher Tamil, History, in English, Literature in Chinese, Literature in Malay, Literature in Tamil, Media Studies (English), Media Introduction to Enterprise Development, Literature Studies (Chinese), Music, Principles of Accounts. in English/Chinese/Malay/Tamil, Malay, Media Studies (english), Media Studies (Chinese), Music, Principles of Accounts, Tamil. T09 LAW & MANAGEMENT (LAW)Grades 1-6 Our course provides you with knowledge and skillsANCEin law and management to enter the legal industry. Any two other subjects T61 LEISURE & EVENTS MANAGEMENT (LEM) You will be exposed to the fundamentals of leisure operations and conceptualisation and staging of commercial events. Minimum Entry Requirements Grades 1-4 Minimum Entry Requirements Grades 1-6 Grades 1-6 Grades 1-6 English Language Grades 1-6 English Language Grades 1-6 Mathematics (E or A) Mathematics (E or A) Any three other subjects Any three other subjects To be eligible for selection, applicants must also To be eligible for selection, applicants must also have sat for one of the following subects: have sat for one of the following subects: Art/Art & Design, Business Studies, Combined Art/Art & Design, Business Studies, Combined Humanities, Commerce, Commercial Studies, Humanities, Commerce, Commercial Studies, Economics, Geography, Higher Art, Higher Music, Economics, Geography, Higher Art, Higher Music, History, Intro to Enterprise Development, Literature History, Intro to Enterprise Development, Literature in English, Literature in Chinese, Literature in Malay, in English, Literature in Chinese, Literature in Malay, Literature in Tamil, Media Studies (English), Media Literature in Tamil, Media Studies (English), Media Studies (Chinese), Music, Principles of Accounts. Studies (Chinese), Music, Principles of Accounts. 27

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPS School of Business students have access to a wide array of scholarships. Besides the polytechnic-wide scholarships offered by TP, prestigious scholarships from established industry partners are also available to School of Business students. These scholarships will not only help to reward and inspire deserving students; scholars will also get to network and position themselves as excellent prospects for employment. Scholarship For Diploma In ACCA Singapore Scholarship Accounting & Finance Accounting & Finance Accounting & Finance Scholarship Hospitality & Tourism Management Association of Singapore Housekeepers Scholarship BrandStory Excellence Scholarship Marketing Chan Brothers Travel Scholarship Hospitality & Tourism Management FINANCIAL Citi Scholarship Accounting & Finance ASSISTANCE Business Information Technology SCHEMES Infocomm Polytechnic Accounting & Finance 2016 Scholarship There are a number of financial ISCA Scholarship assistance schemes available at TP. Students requiring financial assistance Isetan Foundation Scholarship Retail Management are strongly encouraged to apply for these schemes: Jumbo Group of Restaurants Culinary & Catering Management / Scholarship Hospitality & Tourism Management a) Financial Schemes i. Teritary Tuition Fee Subsidy Kelly Services Scholarship Business (TTFS) for Malays (Mendaki) ii. Post Secondary Education Les Amis Scholarship Culinary & Catering Management / Account (PSEA) Hospitality & Tourism Management iii. CPF Education Scheme iv. Tuition Fee Loan Scheme (TFL) M1 Diploma Mid-Term Scholarship Retail Management b) Bursaries Microsoft YouthSpark Scholarship Business Information Technology i. CDC/ CCC Polytechnic Bursary NTUC FairPrice Scholarship ii. TP Bursary PSA Scholarship Business / Business Information Technology iii. MOE Bursary / Logistics & Operations Management / iv. Polytechnic Foundation Marketing / Retail Management Programme (PFP) Bursary Logistics & Operations Management c) CCN Financial Help Scheme Resorts World Sentosa Scholarship Leisure & Events Management For more information on eligibility and details of TP’s Financial Assistance Siddharta-Communications & Communications & Media Management Schemes, visit: Media Management (CMM) http://www.tp.edu.sg/fees-and- Scholarship financial-matters/financial-assistance- schemes. SingEx Scholarship Leisure & Events Management28 Singapore Exhibition Services Leisure & Events Management Scholarship Business Singapore Training & Hospitality & Tourism Management / Development Association Leisure & Events Management (STADA) Scholarship Communications & Media Management Stamford Discovery Cruise Centre Scholarship University of Western Australia – Communications & Media Management Scholarship

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