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Fresh start for Quake Students

FOUR survivors of the massive Sichuan earthquake will soon begin a new chapter in their lives in Singapore.

Recent high school graduates Xi Zhen Peng, Wei Zhen, Liu Qing Hua and Zhang Ni Xi have been awarded scholarships amounting to about $35,000 each by the Nanyang Institute of Management.

They will take up courses in Tourism and Hospitality Management and Business Management, which will lead to Bachelor degrees from the University of Ballarat, Australia, on graduation.
The four, who arrived here on Wednesday, were selected by the Beichuan County Bureau of Education for their academic excellence. They will start classes at Nanyang next Monday.

All four hail from Beichuan county, where up to 5,000 were killed in the May quake. The disaster claimed almost 70,000 lives, and left about five million people homeless. The four youths were also involved in rescue and relief efforts after the quake.

At a scholarship award ceremony on Friday, the Institute presented a cheque for RMB1,000,000 (SGD 217,000) to the Beichuan Bureau of Education.

The students' course fees will take up 70 per cent of the sum, with the balance to be administered by the Bureau as bursaries for other students affected by the quake who wish to study at Nanyang.

'We were all shocked and numbed by what happened. We never expected so many buildings to collapse,' said Ms Zhang, 20, who escaped death because her classroom was on the upper floor of her school building, which collapsed.

'Things have been slowly getting better, although I sometimes still think about what happened. But our perspective on life has become more optimistic. We are no longer so concerned about material things.'

Mr Xi, 19, was grateful for the chance to start anew. 'We did not even think about going overseas to study before,' he said.

Mr Liu, 18, who was orphaned by the quake, said he would do his best and not disappoint the Singaporeans who have supported them.

'Singapore has a good learning environment and is a good place for us to progress,' he said.

Tourism and Hospitality Students

(1) Students undertaking the TH Programme need to be English proficient as they will be assigned IA interviews within 6 months after they arrive in Singapore;

(2) Students must be computer-literate as they will be taught 'Global Distribution System' and 'Property Management System', both of which are testing students on software applications;

(3) Students must be of good health, of average build and pleasant looking to be accepted for IA (Industrial Attachment) in hotels; for males to be clean-shaven look

(4) Students must not have bleached hair or tattoos found on visible parts of the body;

(5) Students need to bring along a plain, fully-lined black jacket which they need to put on during corporate events and visits to the industry and at least one pair of black leather (men) / low-heel court shoes (ladies) as part of their uniform.

Faculty Staff, School of Business

DR. NG SIN KEH PhD (Business Admin)

Bachelor of Arts (Govt & Public Admin)
7 Years of Lecturing Experience;33 Years of working experience in the public and private sectors



DR. STEPHEN LEE PhD (Population Dynamics)

MBA,MSc (Environmental Management), BSc10 years of Lecturing Experience;30Years of working experience.



Mr RICHARD TAN MBA (Executive Management in Business)

BSc in Business Admin
10 Years of Lecturing Experience;& Global Studies)
20 Years of experience in marketing investment products and FMCG.


DR. KOH YANG FATT DBA (Enterpreneurship)

MBA
9 Years of Lecturing Experience;30 Years of working experience.

Academic Head, School of Business - Mr David Kong

Fook-Wai has extensive experience in the area of Education/Training, Sales & Marketing, manufacturing logistics, HR and Information Technology. He has taught in all levels of management and setup training centres with businesses at the Corporate and Public sectors for more than 20 years. Some of the organisations he has taught include Temasek Polytechnic, ST Electronics, SIA, SATS, Royal Government of Bhutan, Cisco Systems, HP and various foreign Universities. He has presented conference papers with Computer Associates, Temasek Polytechnic and WDA Singapore.

Master of Business Administration

Course Objectives

The MBA program is intended for people who have an undergraduate degree and / or extensive working experience within an organisation. Applicants holding other academic or professional qualifications and / or with five years relevant work experience may also be granted admission to the program following an assessment of their ability to benefit from the program. Selection is by formal application that may include an interview, a referee’s report and a portfolio. Examples of other academic or professional qualifications and relevant work experience are: Lawyers, Chartered Accountants, ACCA Qualified Accountants and Chartered Engineers.

The objectives of the University of Ballarat’s MBA are to:

• provide innovative and flexible approaches to learning and teaching• facilitate integration across functions and disciplines • allow specialisation through specific strands • offer an application focused program which is reflective of practice • establish links between theory and application

Program Structure

Students can complete the MBA program in approximately 16 months.

The MBA consists of 12 units, each worth 15 credit points, for a total of 180 credit points. Students will complete 6 core units and a free choice of 6 electives for the general stream (pre-requisites permitting). The specialist streams are Health Services Management, International Business, Electronic Commerce and Marketing.

To complete a specialist stream, 6 core units must be undertaken, the units required for the specialist stream, and free choice electives to make a total of 12 units.
Lecture Schedule The 12 units will be presented over 12 interlocking learning cycles. Examinations are normally held on weekends.

14 Days 8 Days 12 Days 1 Day Self-study / Seminars Assessment/ Pre-lecture assigned readings (34 hours) Examination Next Cycle Post-lecture Assignments/Projects

Entry Requirement
• A bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years work experience OR • A diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years work experience at supervisory level OR • A tertiary qualification and participation in the University of Ballarat industry immersion program

English proficiency requirements

The main medium of instruction for the University’s program is English, and students are required to demonstrate proficiency in English unless special arrangements are made for bilingual delivery.Students will normally be expected to have at least one of the following; • A TOEFL of 550 or IELTS 6 or equivalent; • An approved tertiary qualification (2 years minimum) where the medium of instruction was English or where the local University English proficiency requirement for graduation has been met; • An English proficiency test to be moderated and administered by the University of Ballarat and its partners

Assessment and Awards

Professional Recognition The MBA program is professionally recognised by:
Australian Marketing Institute (AMI)
Australian Institute of Management (AIM).
Awards obtained from the University of Ballarat are internationally recognised. All graduates, whether in Australia or off shore, receive the same recognition and standing, and are able to use their qualification for further education and career advancement.


Modules

Core Units (7 units: 105 credit points)
BA401 Accounting and Finance
BE402 Business Economics
BM401 Marketing
BN921 Organisations: Behaviour, Structure, and Processes
BS922 Competitive Analysis
BN926 Strategy and Management of Change

BN412 Human Resource Management

Elective Units*
Electives may be drawn from the following, or any unit below for those taking the general stream.
BC930 Electronic Commerce and Business
BN412 Human Resource Management
BN961 Managerial Skills Workshop
BS942 International Business
BN923 Knowledge and Information Management
BM404 Marketing Services Organisations
BN925 Critical Issues and Advances in Management: Leadership
BN958 Comparative Issues in International Management
BN935 Operations Management
BS970 Management Consultancy
BS971 Management Consultancy Project

Specialisation
Each specialisation comprises 3-4 units and a number of choices are available.

Financial Management
BA925 Financial Policy
BE923 Financial Markets and Institutions
BL925 Issue in Corporate Governance and Account
Health Services Management
BH901 Contemporary Issues in Health Services Management
BH902 Policy in Health Services Management
BH903 Leadership in Health Services Management
BH904 Evidence Based Practice in Health Services Management

Human Resource Management
BN930 Change Agent Strategies
BN933 Management - Employee Relations
BN934 Human Job Design
Entrepreneurship
BN927 Creativity and Innovation
BS928 Entrepreneurship
BS929 Establishing the New Venture
Electronic Commerce
BC932 Convergent Technologies of Electronic Commerce
BC936 Changing Business Paradigms
BC938 Electronic Commerce Project

Marketing
BM923 Strategic Marketing - and 2 of the following:
BM404 Marketing Service Organisations
BM922 Marketing in the International Environment
BM921 Consumer Market Research
* Each specialisation and elective will only be available if there is sufficient student demand. ** The University reserves the right to alter both the specialisations on offer and the units offered.

STUDENT SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Our Student Services include:

a) Before student’s arrival for study
¨ applications for Student Pass with Immigration and Checkpoints Authority(ICA)
¨ arrangement for accommodation
¨ airport pick-ups
¨ information on an academic life in Singapore

b) Upon student’s arrival in Nanyang
¨ complete formalities for student’s pass collection
¨ assist in medical checkup arrangement
¨ provide information of the banking services for students’ payment
¨ provide support on any other matters that students may face
¨ orientation services

c) During student’s course of study
¨ student pass renewal
¨ cancellation of student pass
¨ counseling
¨ 24-Hours Emergency assistance
¨ organize extra-curricular activities such as sports activities, outings, barbecues, cultural events

School of Tourism and Hospitality

The Nanyang Institute of Management, School of Tourism & Hospitality (SOTH) is gaining an enviable reputation in Singapore and the region. To date we have trained thousands of students from the best schools and employers in their respective countries. The best value we offer our student is our partnership with the Who’s Who in the hotels and hospitality establishments in Singapore, for their attachment. This gives them a great reference for their resumes when they seek for jobs in future. Our students currently compete and also get the best job opportunities in Singapore and the region.

The SOTH designs curriculum that is industry specific, that enables our students to be hands-on and operational once they are placed out on attachment.This has made our students extremely sought-after. Our trainers and lecturers are carefully selected and are not only industry specialists themselves, but also possess a tertiary education if not a Masters. The school is in constant consultation with our hotels and hospitality partners, to update and improve our curriculum, so as to be of continued value and service to their brands.

We have also invested heavily in our school’s facilities at our city campus with mock-ups and computer labs to facilitate real-life training for the students. These “classrooms” are the replicas of the Front Office, Restaurants, Bedroom suites as well as training laboratories for Fidelio and Amadeus which are the de facto software programmes for the hotels and travel agencies respectively. Being in the city also gives the student a sense of realism of the international environment and the exposure to the best practices expected of them in their future work place.

Nanyang’s SOTH is a student-centred learning environment and expects students to take charge of their own learning. Lecturers focus on problem-based learning where teamwork, presentation and confidence building skills are factored into the assessments. In the final analysis a good diploma must lead to a good job and Nanyang hopes to create a brand of students who will be highly marketable, and be exemplary hospitality envoys for their respective organisations. Come join us for your future in the world’s fastest growing industry!

Senior Lecturer - Mr Audie Wee

Education
MBA, Northumbria University
Master in Hospitality Management, Griffith University (UK)
Diploma in Business Management, Bradford University
Train the Trainer certification, ITE

Experience
2001 to Present (8 years)
Senior Lecturer: AIT Academy, Nanyang IM, ACPE

Industry Experience (21 years) 1980 to 2001
Director of Catering: Sheraton Towers
Director of Events/MICE: Marina Mandarin
Banquet Manager: Goodwood Park
Banquet Sales Manager: Mandarin Singapore

Lecturer - Mr Johnny Wee

Education
Bachelor of Business, University of Hawaii
Associates of Science, UC of San Francisco

Teaching Experience
Lecturer, Attachment Officer, Nanyang Institute of Management

Industry Experience (7 years)
Training Executive, Swiss Hotel Merchant Court
Outlet Manager, Sheraton Hotel Hawaii
Ops Manager, W & L Inc Hawaii

Deputy Head, School of Tourism and Hospitality - Ms Eunice Wee

Education

Masters of Business Tourism Management, Victoria University of Technology, Australia
Bachelor of Arts in Tourism, RMIT
Diploma in Tourism Studies, SHATEC

Teaching Experience – 7 years
Lecturer: Tourism and Hospitality subjects at:
La Trobe
AIT
NIM

Industry Experience – 6 years
1996 - 2001
Administrative Executive, Pacific Conference Pte Ltd
Project Assistant: Ken Air Incentive and Convention Planners

Academic Head, School of Tourism and Hospitality - Mr Jimmy Tan

Education

MBA (International Business & Strategic Management), Maastricht School of Management, Netherlands
BA (distinction), Glasgow Caledonian University

Teaching Experience – 8 Years
Head School of Tourism and Hospitality, Nanyang Institute of Management
Head School of Hospitality and Tourism in a private institute
Principal/Operator, Tuition School
Manager, Distance Learning Programmes, Asian Education Consortium
Lecturer, Glasgow Caledonian University

Industry Experience – 23 years (1978-2001)
Singapore Airlines

About Nanyang Institute of Management

Our Vision

To be a forward-looking premier education provider of market-relevant programmes in the region.

Our Mission

Offering a spectrum of market-relevant programmes delivered in a conducive and dynamic learning environment that nurtures students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in their chosen careers.

Nanyang is committed to providing teaching, learning and research that enhance the skills, knowledge and capabilities of our students and stakeholders; emphasizing industry relevance and a spirit of innovation; and fostering an intellectual environment with an international orientation.

Established in 2001, Nanyang is owned by three institutional shareholders – August Nanyang Holding Pte Ltd chaired by Lieutenant-General (Retired) Ng Jui Ping, IPC Corportation Ltd which is a public-listed company in Singapore and Singapore Economic Development Boards – Investment (EDBI)

Nanyang’s City Campus is located at the heart of Central Business District – Shenton Way, giving our students the great exposure in term of interaction with working professionals and surrounding areas. Its convenient location is easily reach by buses, taxis and Trains (MRT).

Nanyang’s Faculty
· School of Language
· School of Tourism & Hospitality
· School of Business
· School of Early Childhood
· School of Banking

In Nanyang, all our Programmes and Lecturers are approved by Singapore Ministry of Education and the Programmes are Accredited and Validated by University of Ballarat.

Bank Details

Name of Bank: United Overseas Bank Limited
Address of Bank : 80 Raffles Place, UOB Plaza, Singapore 048624
Account Name: NANYANG INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT PTE LTD
Account No: 101-349-434-2
Swift Code: UOVBSGSG

Australian Internship

Give the students excellent exposure to Australians and their culture. This is a high-end Hotel Property and the management is seeking individuals who appreciate the importance of customer service and how to build relationships. This is an opportunity to network with a wide diversity of people as Australia is a cosmopolitan country.

ELIGIBILITY
q Must be :
- A full-time student at a tertiary institution (college/university etc) who is required to undertake a practical work experience as part of the course. (BELOW 30 YEARS OLD)
- Must clear all subjects before embarking this internship

q Applicants are required to demonstrate that they have a good command of written and spoken English. Telephonic interview once hotel has selected intern based on CV.

DATES
Vacancies available NOW !!

DURATION and AGENT PROFESSIONAL FEES

q Occupational Training Visa (OTV) lasts for up to 12 months and is issued for the exact dates of internship, as per employer’s notification.
q Participants can stay on in Australia if hotels apply a Work Permit. If they work full time in Australia for 24 months, they can stay on
q Agent charges a fee of S$6500 .

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES (to be paid by participant)
q Return Airfare estimated S$800
q Medical insurance for entire length of stay in Australia estimated S$360
q Australian High Commission visa charges S$250

BANK STATEMENT
q Participants are required to show proof of funds for A$1000 per month for each month of intended stay in Australia estimated S$14,400

In addition participants will require S$1000 on entry to Australia to ensure initial expenses are covered.

VISA APPLICATION
q Submit CV
q Once selected, employer will interview intern via telephone (please ensure the cell number you provide on your CV is a working line)
q Monthly allowance is around A$1500- A$2000. Intern is expected to work around 40 hours per week.
q Hotels will apply for Participants to obtain Nomination letter from Australian Immigration in Australia
q Once Nomination is approved, Agent will apply OTV directly with Australian High Commission, Singapore after receiving all the necessary documentation and forms

PARTICIPANTS TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Participants must book air travel to destination closest to place of employment.

ACCOMMODATION
Staff accommodation is available at a fee

Latest Course Fees !!

Student Testimonial - Mr Bavender Parsad (India)

Mr Bavender Parsad (Chandigarh, India)
Graduated from Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management
Industrial Attachment: Holiday Inn Parkview Singapore
Currently employed: Holiday Inn Parkview Singapore
Position: Waiter (Work Permit)

I have completed my studies in Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management. The school has given me an opportunity to put my knowledge into practise for attachment. This really helps me a lot. I got myself a job in this great hotel as Nanyang lecturers have helped a lot too. They are really helpful and caring towards the students. The modules that Nanyang taught are able to help me to do my job well in the hospitality industry. It was an enjoyable experience to have studied at Nanyang because everyone is helpful there. I have made quite a number of good friends from different countries at Nanyang. I am thankful to Nanyang for providing such a good learning environment and experience that really helped a lot in my career! Thank you.

Student Testimonial - Mr Lakshay Dhingra (India)

Mr Lakshay Dhingra (India)
Graduated from Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management
Industrial Attachment: Holiday Inn Parkview Singapore
Currently employed: Holiday Inn Parkview Singapore
Position: Waiter (Work Permit)

Basically, the whole course has helped me to explore my skills during my training period. The main subject that has successfully helped me to have a great start for my career was Food and Beverage Management. Because of Nanyang and its management, today I got a job in Singapore. I am very thankful to Nanyang for giving me a great career which I have always dreamt of having. It would not be made possible without Nanyang’s good contacts with the great hotels. Overall, it was a very happy, joyful and great learning experience studying at Nanyang and I will always remember the happy times spent there.

Student Testimonial - Ms Don Franciskuge Nayomi Denuka Perera (Sri Lanka)

Ms Don Franciskuge Nayomi Denuka Perera (Sri Lanka)
Currently studying in Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management
Industrial Attachment: The Changi Village Hotel
Position: Trainee (F&B Department)

While studying at Nanyang, the modules taught by the lecturers have helped me to get into this hotel as a qualified trainee. From the internship, I have gained much knowledge and experience.

Currently, I am employed by The Changi Village Hotel as a Trainee in the Food and Beverages Department. During my 6 months of studies, I learnt more about the hospitality industry. In addition, during my internship training, I got more opportunities to deal with the guests and it helped me to use the practical knowledge learnt in school.

When I first came into Singapore and joined Nanyang, the friendly and helpful staff briefed me on the diploma course program. After I completed my 6 months theory lessons, the lecturers helped me to get a place at the Changi Village Hotel for my internship. I am really grateful to Nanyang. Upon completion of the 8 months internship program, I will continue to take up Advanced Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management at Nanyang.

I am very thankful for the help rendered by the staff and lecturers of Nanyang especially Ms Jean Tan, the Regional Manager, and my lecturers. I am now looking forward to complete my Advanced Diploma and Bachelor Degree at Nanyang.

Student Testimonial - Mr Sumenn Thevar (India / Australia)

Mr Sumenn Thevar (India / Australia)
Graduate of Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management (Casino Management)
Industrial Attachment: Star Cruise (Star Ship Aquarius)

Hello, Everybody. I am Sumenn Thevar from Australia. I’ve spent 14 months in Nanyang Institute of Management studying the diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management (Casino Management). I have been very fortunate to study at Nanyang because of the great lecturers like Eunice and Audie, and also to do my training at International Club Games for my casino practical training.

The best opportunity I ever received was the internship at Star Cruise on board the “Star Ship Aquarius” I spent 5 months dealing “blackjack, Taisai, baccarat and roulette on board the ship. I also saw exotic places like Penang, Port Klang, and Phuket. Being from Australia, this was a wonderful experience for me. I also made lots of friends and gained unforgettable experiences. Thank you Nanyang for fulfilling my dreams.

Student Testimonial - Ms Yang Ting Ting (China)

Ms Yang Ting Ting (China)
Currently studying in Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management
Industrial Attachment: Fairmont Hotel (Inagiku – Japanese Restaurant)
Position: Waitress

My name is Ting Ting from Sichuan, China. I am 20 years old. I heard that Singapore is the best place to study and true enough, I’m happy to study here. My favourite subject at Nanyang was Business Communications Skills taught by Mr. Jimmy Tan. As a result I got this attachment at Fairmont Hotel on my first interview.

I am now working at Inagiku, Japanese restaurant at the Fairmont Hotel. The most important lesson learnt is to work as a team and make lots of friends. The training at Fairmont is very good and my English has improved tremendously since then.

My advice to students coming to work in Singapore is to be open-minded, make lots of friends, smile often and work hard.

Student Testimonial - Mr Mohamed Zafry Seyed Ali (Sri Lanka)

Mr Mohamed Zafry Seyed Ali (Sri Lanka)
Currently studying in Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management
Industrial Attachment: Pan Pacific Hotel
Position: Trainee Receptionist

Hi, my name is Zafry and I am a 28 year old from Sri Lanka. I have worked for several years in Sri Lanka and have heard so much about Singapore which made me want to study here.

Currently, I am working at the Front Office as a Trainee Receptionist at the World-Class, Pan Pacific Hotel at the Marina. I would like to thank Nanyang Institute of Management for placing me in such a wonderful hotel for my internship, in particular, my lecturer Mr. Johnny Wee.

During my studies at Nanyang, I was very well-trained in the area of teamwork where we have to work on group assignments for all the subjects. I also learnt to be calm when under pressure. My favourite subject in school was Hospitality Operations Management and Fidelio taught by Mr. Audie Wee. This has made me a high performing staff for the Pan Pacific Hotel, where I have a long list of complimentary letters from the hotel guests. Most of the comments compliment me that I am an exemplary staff and they will surely recommend all their friends to stay at the Pan Pacific.

I truly appreciate my experience at the Pan Pacific where I am under the watchful eye of the several trainers. There are monthly trainees meeting where we can share our experiences. The hotel empowers us to do our job with confidence and refers to us as “Associates” of the hotel

My advice to future trainees is to be humble and “bite the bullet” when you can. Teamwork and cooperation with your fellow workers is a must.

Student Testimonial - Mr Md Riad Uddin Al Adnan (Bangladesh)

Mr Md Riad Uddin Al Adnan (Bangladesh)
Graduated from Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management
Industrial Attachment: The St. Regis, Singapore
Currently employed: The St. Regis, Singapore
Position: Management Trainee (S Pass)

My name is Adnan and I am from Bangladesh. I had completed my attachment at the “6-Star” St. Regis Hotel. Due to my excellent performance at the industrial attachment, I was given the Skills Pass by St. Regis as a Management Trainee in the Human Resource department, which I am doing currently. I have been given an opportunity for further job rotation to the various positions in the hotel.

Studying at Nanyang was an amazing experience for me due to the high-quality subjects that I was taught in such as Service Quality Management, Hospitality Operations Management and Fidelio, which made me an outstanding staff for the hotel. All the lecturers like Mr Felix, and Mr Audie have given us great advice and quality education.

I hope to have a great career in this hotel and become a valuable asset for Singapore. Thank you for giving me a great future in Singapore, Nanyang.

Student Testimonial- Ms Vo Thi Minh Khanh (Vietnam)

Ms Vo Thi Minh Khanh (Vietnam)
Currently studying in Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management
Industrial Attachment: The St. Regis, Singapore
Position: Human Resource Trainee

I am 24 years old from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I have been in Singapore for nearly 2 years. I had studied at another school and worked at a travel agency before. But studying at Nanyang Institute of Management has been the best experience. After my 6 months of study I have been offered internship as a Human Resource Trainee at the “6-Star” hotel, St. Regis at Orchard Road. I understand that if I work hard, I may be offered the Skills Pass (S-Pass).

At Nanyang, the lecturers are all very experienced and extremely helpful, in particular Ms May Fun, Mr. Audie and Mr. Johnny. They have taught me invaluable lessons to do well for my future at St Regis. In fact, I was selected by St. Regis on my first interview, where I was subjected to a series of tests. I succeeded at the interview due to the good preparation at Nanyang.

My future plans are to get the S-Pass to work in Singapore for a few years and then embark on a Master of Business Administration. This will allow me to have a better future career in the Hospitality Industry. Thank you for giving me a good future, Nanyang!

Student Testimonial - Mr Mangala Withanage (Sri Lanka)

Mr Mangala Withanage (Sri Lanka)
Graduated from Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management
Industrial Attachment: Parkroyal on Beach Road, Singapore
Currently employed: Parkroyal on Beach Road, Singapore
Position: Service Agent (S Pass)

My name is Mangala Withanage from Sri Lanka. I have always liked to live and work in Singapore as jobs are very hard to find back at home. I decided to study at Nanyang Institute of Management because of its great reputation. At Nanyang, I studied for a total of 14 months which includes an 8-months attachment.

I was very fortunate to have lecturers and the Head of School, who helped to place me in Park Royal Hotel on Beach Road at Singapore for my 8 months attachment. This hotel provided me a great learning environment. The Nanyang lecturers continued to encourage us during our 8 months’ attachment. After the completion of my 8 months traineeship, the hotel offered me the S-Pass. My heartfelt gratitude goes to Nanyang Institute of Management and Parkroyal Hotel on Beach Road.

Student Testimonial - Ms Nguyen Thi Tra (Vietnam)

Ms Nguyen Thi Tra (Vietnam)
Graduated from Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management
Industrial Attachment: Lords Of The Manor Hotel , UK
Currently employed: Lords Of The Manor Hotel (Work Permit), United Kingdom

My name is Tra and I’m from Vietnam. I’m very happy and lucky to study in Nanyang Institute of Management. I have learnt a lot from experienced teachers and classmates of various nationalities. Beside, Nanyang has given me a great opportunity to have an internship in Cotswold, England which I have never thought of. I can learn supervisory managing level at a renowned hotel in England and this would be a golden opportunity for me to get a higher position in my career in future. Finally, I would want send my gratitude and best regards to all the teachers, staff and managing board in Nanyang, which has given me a perfect environment to study in.

Student Testimonial - Ms Amy Miao Yan Chun (China)

Ms Amy Miao Yan Chun (China)
Currently studying in Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management (Casino Management)
Industrial Attachment: Asia Travel Group (Singapore)
Position: Traveling Consultant Assistant

My dream is to work as a dealer in a casino. I know that there are many schools out there providing courses on Casino Management but none provides a diploma that includes studies on both Tourism and Hospitality Management and Casino Management. Thus, I chose Nanyang as a place for widening my horizon. Since the day I stepped into Nanyang, I know I had made the right choice. I have classmates who had gone to other schools previously came to Nanyang and they told me they can gain more knowledge in Nanyang rather than the previous institutions that they went to. The most commendable would be Nanyang lecturers. They are very patient and once there are issues that I did not understand, they took extra time to explain to me until I fully understand the concepts. Thank you Nanyang!

Student Testimonial - Ms Feng Jing (China)

Ms Feng Jing (China)
Graduated from Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management
Currently employed: The Oriental Singapore
Position: Guest Services Executive, Front Office

I miss my wonderful and exhilarating school days in Nanyang as there were many activities besides classroom lessons. I enjoyed the lecturers and tutorials taught by caring lecturers from the Tourism Industry. I have gained much knowledge from the comprehensive courses and I am very happy that I have managed to find such a great job at Oriental Singapore after graduating. To actually work in a 5-Star Hotel has given me a great working experience and I shall most certainly bring this experience back to China with me to continue my career there.

Money Matters

Currency

The local currency is Singapore dollars and cents. Other than the Singapore dollar, the US and Australian dollar, Yen and British pound are also widely accepted, at major shopping centres and restaurants.

A 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST) is imposed on all purchases. Tipping is not practised in Singapore as most hotels and restaurants already levy a 10% service charge on bills.

Major credit cards are generally accepted by establishments, including American Express, Diners Card, JCB, MasterCard and Visa.

Another widely-used method of payment is NETS, which allows you to make payment with your Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card.

Banking

Most banks handle travellers' cheques and change foreign currencies. Passports are required when cashing travellers' cheques. A nominal commission may be charged. Apart from banks and hotels, you may change money at outlets which display the sign "Licensed Money Changer".

Most banking hours are usually from Mondays to Fridays, 9.30am - 3pm and Saturdays, 9.30am - 11am/1pm. Some banks offer late night banking and have extended hours on Saturdays. Some banks in Orchard Road even open on Sundays. It is best to check with individual banks on their operating hours.

You may need to open a savings or checking account while in Singapore. You will need to bring a minimum initial deposit (usually $500) if you are below 21 years of age, as well as your passport and Student's Pass/ letter of admission to your educational institution. Upon opening your account, you will be given an ATM card which gives you the added convenience of being able to withdraw money from any ATM machine operated by your bank. The ATM card also entitles you to make payment via NETS (Singapore's cashless payment system).

You may receive additional funds using bank drafts made out in Singapore dollars and drawn from a Singapore bank. These may be credited to your account and withdrawn in one to two days. Cheques drawn on banks with no branches in Singapore may take up to three weeks to clear.

Food and Drinks

Singapore is a gastronomic paradise! From a sumptuous spread of local fare to Japanese sushi, from five star French restaurants to Starbucks, food awaits you at every corner of the island.

Local FavouriteFood is cheaply available virtually everywhere and around the clock. You can choose from a mouth-watering array of meals at an open air hawker centre or food court for as low as S$3. Hawker centres are ideal sites if you want to taste authentic local food. Here, you will be introduced to perennial local favourites like laksa, fried kuay teow, satay and chicken rice, and to cool down at the end of your meal, try a delightful "mountain" of sugared ice - ice kachang! Most Singaporeans have their personal favourite hawker centres and stalls - some popular picks are Bugis Street, Lau Pa Sat, Chinatown Food Street and Maxwell Road Market.

However, you will find many hidden gems within the heartland housing estates which are worth exploring.Food CourtIf the Singapore heat deters you from an outdoor dining experience, a food court is the next best alternative. It is basically an air-conditioned hawker centre, usually within a shopping mall, offering the same variety of food but in a modern indoor setting. As with hawker centres, it is best to find a seat before you order your food. Popular food courts in the city include Bugis Junction, Clarke Quay, Scotts Picnic Food Court, Takashimaya Food Village, China Square Food Centre and Kopitiam.Variety of Cuisine

Missing the food from your hometown? Chances are we have it somewhere on our island! Catering to our cosmopolitan population, the breadth of cuisine available in Singapore is breath-taking, including Italian, Korean, Thai, African, Indonesian, Vietnamese, all types of Chinese cuisine, and much much more!Coffee CultureCatering to the coffee culture as well as internet-savvy Generation Y, cyber cafes are popular with youths on the go. Cyber cafes generally charge about S$2 per 15 minute block for internet surfing and S$3 for 30 minutes of LAN gaming.

Careers in MICE

So far, those in the MICE sector have had the opportunity to work on important and enviable projects such as the 117th International Olympic Committee Session, International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group Annual Meeting, Global Brand Forum, and CommunicAsia.
For such events, the people working in MICE have to come up with itineraries and plans which create unique Singapore experiences for the VIPs; design backdrops, layouts and stages for ceremonies, speeches, and exhibitions which meet the objectives of the event and showcase Singapore; while organising and ensuring logistics are seamless.

MICE workers are also unofficial ambassadors for the country to dignitaries, celebrities, world leaders, business leaders, Olympians, and other famous and successful people from all over the world. To cater to their needs and create truly unique experiences for them, you will have to learn about their cultures, tastes, values, beliefs, and preferences.

Your Future in MICE

The years ahead promise greater excitement for those employed in supporting MICE events as Singapore will be hosting the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, Singapore Airshow, ITB Asia - the Asian edition of the largest travel trade show in the world, and FDI World Dental Congress 2009.

You may have to conceptualise and pitch for a deal to entertain and introduce Singapore's wonders to Formula 1 drivers for the Singapore Grand Prix in 2008. Or you could design the stage for the Singapore Grand Prix prize ceremony.

You may also be in the team responsible for the first-ever Singapore Airshow, perhaps take charge of inviting guest speakers from all over the world to give industry insights, design the exhibition layout, plan nightly entertainment for business leaders, or treat VIPs to culinary adventures in Singapore.

Singapore's local events, too, are in need of MICE workers. Shows like COMEX, NATAS Travel Fair, and the PC Show are constantly in need of fresh ideas, concepts, and good execution teams in order to keep attracting visitors.

You could also be working for one of the many Professional Conference Organisers (PCO), Professional Exhibition Organisers (PEO), and Destination Management Companies (DMC) in Singapore. In this role, your responsibilities could range from bringing ideas to life, to ensuring that the whole event runs smoothly and every delegate's needs are met. The PCOs, PEOs, and DMCs are one of the key drivers of the MICE sector. They offer many challenging and creative employment opportunities for you to establish a rewarding and enriching career in MICE.

Skills, Attributes and Qualifications

Industry Skills
The MICE sector is looking for people who are able to or wish to:
Conceptualise events, exhibitions, conventions, and other such meetings
Pitch, present and market creative concepts
Transform ideas into stunning layouts and visuals
Plan, organise, and ensure the successful execution of ideas

General Skills
To do well in this sector, you need to have or develop while on the job the following:
Interpersonal communication skills
Customer service skills
Problem-solving skills
Decision-making ability
Personal Attributes
Working in MICE will require you to:
Multi-task
Be adaptable to different situations
Work well under pressure and tight timelines
Thrive in fast-paced environments

Perks/Benefits
Training opportunities
Recreation club facilities
Variable pay programmes recognising team and individual contribution towards achieving company goals
Medical and dental benefits
Insurance coverage

Salary

Here are some examples of the monthly gross salary for some of the hot jobs in the MICE sectors.
Job / Position / Average Monthly Salary
Conference Planner/Producer $4,000 - $6,000
Exhibition Coordinator/Event Executive or Organiser $2,000 - $2,500
Production Manager $2,500 - $3,500

Careers in Attractions

Attractions like the Jurong BirdPark, Night Safari, Singapore Zoo, and Underwater World put on dazzling tours, shows, educational programmes, and other activities to captivate both new and repeat visitors.

Those working in this sector have the opportunity to design, develop, choreograph, run, and present these activities from scratch. "Diving with Sharks", "Ocean Ambassador", "Birds 'n Buddies", "Fishing Cat Trail", "Bat Mangrove Walk", "Croc Encounters", and "Artic Tale" are just some of the shows and activities that have been created by people working in Singapore's attractions. They also get to present these shows to the President, ambassadors to Singapore, international dignitaries, business leaders, and other VIPs.

Most of these activities revolve around the unusual. The focus could be a bird, insect, plant, artefact, art work, or fish. Keepers nurture and train these subjects of interest while Tour Hosts share their history and unique characteristics with visitors. Education Officers develop programmes around them for school children and corporate executives. Marketing Executives create charity events featuring them to secure corporate sponsorships.

Attractions become second homes to employees. One of the perks is bringing your family to work for family days and other celebrations, and enjoying the attractions at special rates all year round.

Your Future in Attractions

Much is being planned for future attractions. Many of Singapore's attractions are being revamped, such as the Singapore Art Museum. The two integrated resorts will introduce many new and exciting attractions to Singapore. The Singapore Flyer - a gigantic observation wheel offering breathtaking views from the bay - is expected to attract an additional 2.5 million visitors to Singapore every year.

All of these developments provide more choices and job opportunities within the sector. You may be part of the grand opening team unveiling Singapore's Universal Studios to the world, a technician keeping the Singapore Flyer running smoothly every day, a curator shaping the new Singapore Art Museum or National Art Gallery, a tour host entertaining tourists with stories about the birth of white tigers in Singapore, or a ride specialist designing water adventures for the water theme park.

Skills, Attributes and Qualifications

Industry Skills

The sector is looking for people who are able or wish to:
Develop, plan and run shows, tours, and activities
Run and manage the attractions
Conduct talks and presentations to visitors and VIPs
Pitch and secure corporate sponsorships
Market attractions locally and internationally

General Skills

To do well in this sector, you need to have or develop while on the job:
Interpersonal communication skills
Customer service skills
Problem-solving skills

Decision-making abilities

Personal Attributes
Working in this sector requires you to:
Communicate with people of different nationalities
Think quickly on your feet to help customers in need
Thrive in fast-paced environments

Perks/Benefits

Staff meals
Medical and dental benefits
Complimentary pass to various attractions
Complimentary tickets for various activities within the attraction
Staff family passes
Staff discount for purchases at F&B and retail outlets within the attraction
Medical and dental benefits
Training development opportunities
Insurance coverage
Minimum Qualifications

Salary

Here are some examples of the monthly gross salary for some of the hot jobs in the Attractions sectors.

Job / Position /Average Monthly Salary
Animal Trainer $1,100 - $2,000
Education Officer $1,500 - $1,700
Tour Host $1,200 - $1,700

Careers in Tour & Travel Services

The sector has evolved and matured rapidly in the last few years. Technology, coupled with the growth of tourism globally, has had a large impact on transforming these jobs significantly.

Tour and travel consultants are no longer "order takers" for airline tickets or promoters of cookie cutter tour packages - now they tailor travel experiences according to the needs, preferences, and quirks of customers.

Tour guides bring diverse tour groups around different parts of Singapore. A good tour involves entertaining and sharing your intimate knowledge of Singapore - its landmarks, history, famous people, and legends - with visitors from all walks of life, nationalities, and cultures.

A career in tour and travel services is exciting as you can have different experiences everyday. On a daily basis, you get to interact with different people, such as your clients with diverse backgrounds and nationalities, and industry partners, e.g. hotels, airlines, and other tour operators from around the world. This will help you to better appreciate global travel trends, while further developing your communication skills and improving your planning capabilities.

With the growth of budget airlines and the increasing affluence of Asians, tour and travel employees have more the opportunity to create enticing travel packages - exciting Uniquely Singapore Weekends; savour the flavours of Little India, Arab Street and Chinatown; experience romantic getaways to Sentosa, or an adventure at the Night Safari - for more visitors to have memorable moments in Singapore.

Your Future in Tour and Travel Services

The integrated resorts, new attractions, and mega events that are in the pipeline are going to bring in even more visitors to Singapore.
You could be making travel arrangements, planning activities, or personally guiding tours for the Formula 1 drivers and enthusiasts. You could even be creating customised tour packages for business travellers attending the first-ever Singapore Airshow.
When resorts and attractions open, you could be one of the first to tour the grounds, visit the museums, and enjoy the theme parks in order to package and promote the tourism offerings to visitors.

Skills, Attributes and Qualifications

Industry Skills
The sector is looking for people who are able to or wish to:
Create and promote tour and travel packages
Listen to customers and tailor travel experiences for them
Plan, organise and manage itineraries and tours around Singapore and overseas
Take customers on unforgettable tours around Singapore and overseas
Coordinate travel arrangements with airlines, hotels and other organisations.

General Skills

To do well in this sector, you need to have or develop the following while on the job:
Interpersonal communication skills
Customer service skills
Problem-solving skills
Decision-making ability
Leadership skills
Creativity
Personal Attributes

Working within this sector requires you to:
Communicate with people of different nationalities
Think quickly on your feet to help customers in need
Thrive in fast-paced environments

Perks/Benefits

Personal and family discounts on tour packages and to attractions in Singapore and overseas
Opportunity to be the first to experience new tourism offerings in Singapore and overseas
Medical and dental benefits
Training development opportunities
Insurance coverage
Minimum Qualifications

Salary

Here are some examples of the monthly gross salary for some of the hot jobs in the Tour & Travel Services sectors.
Job / Position / Average Monthly Salary
Sales Officer / Executive / Manager $1,400 - $2,500 and above
Ticketing Consultant / Coodinator / Executive / Manager $1,200 - $2,500 and above
Tour & Travel Assistant / Consultant / Executive / Manager $1,000 - $2,300 and above
Travel Product Planning Officer / Executive / Manager $1,400 - $2,600 and above

Careers in Hotels & Accommodation

Ask anyone in this sector what work is like and you will hear incredible stories. Concierges, housekeepers, guest relations executives, front desk clerks and bell hops - all of them have interesting tales to tell.

Perhaps you may have heard of some of these stories. Like the waiter who could not figure out that the guest from the Middle East meant "No, I do not want pepper in my soup" when he tilted his head back sharply. Or the Brazilian guest who thanked the concierge by pinching his own earlobe. Or the Greek who was offended when the taxi driver signalled "OK" with his fingers.
Learning and understanding the cultures and customs of other nationalities is part and parcel of working life in this sector. Guests and colleagues from abroad bring their own blend of beliefs, values, customs, and practices, all of which guarantee that not only will there be something new everyday for workers in this sector, but they will also be further enriched by these experiences.

In this melting pot of cultures, you represent Singapore. Visitors form impressions about Singapore within hours of arrival and chances are they will base these impressions on the experiences they have with front desk clerks, bell hops, concierges, and other frontline service staff.

The sector also offers a wide range of career options. You can start at the front desk and work your way up to management positions in marketing or guest relations. Or you could choose to switch from housekeeping to operations and end up managing a hotel in Thailand. There are no hard and fast rules - you can try various occupations within the sector before deciding on your pathway to the top.

Those working at international hotel chains may be sent overseas for training, attachments, and to fill career positions - all dream career opportunities if you want to see the world.

Hotels are attractive options for more mature workers as they are often described as close-knit environments where employees embody a strong team spirit and are supportive of one another. Companies in this sector often have established mentoring and "buddy" systems in place to help guide new employees on the job.

Your Future in Hotels and Accommodation Services

As the number of visitors to Singapore increases, so will the demands from visitors. They will need different types of accommodations - family-friendly, boutique, luxurious, budget, etc.
New hotels are opening to meet this demand, for example; the St Regis Hotel, Amara Sanctuary, Resort Sentosa, and Link Hotel. Existing hotels, on the other hand, are dolling themselves up to meet the growing demand. The Carlton Hotel, Marriott, Royal Plaza on Scotts, and Pan Pacific have all recently refurbished their rooms and suites.

The variety of hotels means that you can find work at the place that best suits your personality and character. Resort hotels usually have a more relaxed atmosphere, while business and luxury hotels tend to more formal. While budget and backpacker hotels will, of course, have a much more casual air about them.

Skills, Attributes and Qualifications

Industry Skills

The Hotels and Accommodation Services sector is looking for people who are able to, or are keen to learn the following skills:
Interact with people from different countries and cultures
Handle and adapt to different situations, including emergencies and crises
Think decisively and quickly on their feet

General Skills

To do well in this sector, you need to have or develop the following on the job skills:
Interpersonal communication skills
Customer service skills
Problem-solving skills
Decision-making ability
Personal Attributes

Working in this sector will require you to be:
Polite and pleasant to guests at all times
Open-minded about different nationalities and their cultures and customs
Willing to work shifts

Perks/Benefits
Medical and dental benefits
Training development opportunities
Insurance coverage
Uniform
Duty meal
Special staff room rate at sister hotels within the same hotel chain
Staff rate at F&B outlets under the hotel

Salary

Here are some examples of the monthly gross salary for some of the hot jobs in the Hotel and Accommodation sectors.

Job / Position / Average Monthly Salary
Concierge $1,400 - $2,000
Corporate Communications Officer $2,200 & above
Doorman $900 - $1,300
Duty Manager $2,700 - $3,964
Executive Housekeeper/Head of Housekeeping $2,500 & above
Finance Administrator $2000 - $3000
Front Office Agent $1,339 - $1,700
Housekeeping Attendant $1,071 - $1,496
Housekeeping Supervisor $1,973 - $3,219
Human Resource Manager $4,000 - $6,000
MIS Executive $2,300 & above
Reservations Manager $3, 000 & above
Revenue Manager $5,000 to $7,000
Sales Administrator $2, 000 & above
Sales Manager, Travel Trade $3,000 & above
Section Head, Engineering $1,700 & above
Training Manager $2,500 - $4,000

Potential Job Opportunities

The Integrated Resorts

A dramatic new dimension will be added to Singapore's tourism profile when the two integrated resorts come to life in 2009 and 2010.

Together, the Marina Bay SandsTM and Resorts World at Sentosa are expected to attract an additional two and three million visitors in 2010.

With their eye-catching architecture, celebrity-chef restaurants, extensive shopping arcades, casinos, exciting shows, and other entertainment options, the resorts are set to dazzle and entertain visitors as well as ensure that they not only return - but tell others about Singapore's attractions.

Marina Bay SandsTM With an investment of over $5 billion, Marina Bay SandsTM comes with close to 2,500 rooms housed in three 50-storey hotel towers. Located in Marina Bay, Singapore's new downtown and near the new business and financial centre, the Marina Bay SandsTM will have a strong focus on Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions, and Exhibitions.
The Marina Bay SandsTM will add about 110,000 square metres of MICE space, including a column-free grand ballroom that can accommodate 8,000 people. It will also have a host of leisure offerings, such as the ArtScience Museum, the Marina Bay Shoppers, nightly light and water shows, Sky Park, celebrity chef restaurants and unique floating pavilions that are accessible via submerged tunnels.

Will There Be Jobs for You?The two Integrated Resorts are expected to create some 50,000 to 60,000 additional jobs throughout the economy when both are fully operational. About 20,000 workers are expected to be directly employed by the integrated resorts.
Tourism careers include customer service, guest relations, games and attraction hosts, catering and banquet staff, public relations and marketing executives, branding and communications managers, events management coordinators and executives, and more.

If you enjoy the thrills, excitement, and energy of theme parks and casinos, or the buzz of world-class events and entertainment, then a job at the integrated resorts is for you.
Besides the many jobs that will be available in 5-star hotels, the integrated resorts will create new and exciting positions not available in Singapore before. You may want to consider being a dealer, pit manager, butler, VIP agent, or a surveillance manager.

The Singapore Flyer

The Singapore Flyer will become Asia's most visible iconic visitor attraction when it is completed. The giant observation wheel will give visitors breathtaking, unobstructed, panoramic views of Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Situated at Marina Bay, alongside upcoming developments, such as the Marina Bay SandsTM integrated resort, Asia's largest business and financial centre, and Gardens by The Bay, the Singapore Flyer is set to draw an endless flow of visitors from all over the world.

Unique Venue for EventsThe 165-metre-high observation wheel, an engineering feat in itself, will also be marketed as a unique venue for hosting events such as corporate meetings, networking nights or teas, and private parties. Each of the exclusive capsules can hold up to 30 people. The possibilities are endless; all that is needed is your innovative imagination!

Besides private and corporate functions, there will also be specially tailored educational excursions for primary, secondary, and tertiary students on subjects such as history, geography, design, and technology.

Furthermore, the Singapore Flyer will have its very own 16-metre-high, 2-storey retail and entertainment centre, an alfresco waterfront dining area, a lush Asian rainforest, and an open air Greek-style concert "bowl" for 'live' performances.

With so much happening at the Singapore Flyer, you can be sure that employment opportunities will abound in this iconic world-class attraction.

Will There Be Jobs for You?With its strong appeal to pull in visitors, the opportunities for employment are plentiful in ensuring seamless operations and to make the experience at this attraction a truly memorable one for its guests. There will be jobs in sales, marketing, branding, and public relations that need to be filled to ensure the Singapore Flyer will fly high in the minds of visitors and potential business partners.

You could find a job and possibly build a career at the Singapore Flyer if you enjoy working in a dynamic environment interacting with people from all over the world, including corporate clients, tourists, students, and children.
Some of the possible job openings include attraction planners, guides or hosts, event coordinators, hospitality coordinator, catering sales and marketing officers, public relations executives, and retail and merchandising staff.

Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix

Singapore hosts its very first Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix on 28 September 2008. The street race will run along a 5km-long street circuit around parts of the civic district and Marina Bay area. It will attract thousands of visitors to Singapore and this means more jobs will be created to meet that demand.

Will There Be Jobs for You?The Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix will be more than a race. It will be a week filled with events by sponsors, multi-nationals, and companies hosting special events for their business partners, and countless more inviting special overseas clients to Singapore for this Formula 1 experience. All these will translate into spin-offs for the other tourist attractions and event management businesses.

Singapore is expected to continue hosting this world-class race on our shores until at least 2012. With such a strong following around the world, without doubt, many hands will be needed on-deck to keep it going. Count on careers to abound within the tourism, hospitality and event management sectors to keep the momentum going for this world-class event.

Look out for a wide variety of careers that will result from the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix. Such careers include event management executives and managers, hospitality executives, and many more.

Gardens By The Bay

Three waterfront gardens, each with its own distinctive character and design, is set to further transform the fast-changing Marina Bay area when they are ready for operation in 2010.
The public gardens will be a sure-win with tourists and city dwellers seeking to be closer to nature while amidst the hive of activities at the upcoming Marina Bay SandsTM, the business and financial centre, and the iconic Singapore Flyer.
Beyond its scenic setting, the gardens will be full of life with a diversity of activities, recreational options, and entertainment.

The 54-hectare Gardens at Marina South will feature a conservatory complex for cooler climate plants like lavender and tulips. In fact, it will be the biggest cool house in the tropics. There will also be mass floral displays that showcase horticulture and floriculture at its best, areas for garden festivals, and an outdoor open space for concerts and performances.
The Gardens at Marina East, which spans 30 hectares, will be the hotbed for water-based activities within the Marina Channel. It will include facilities such as boathouses and amenities for spectators.

The 10-hectare Gardens at Marina Central will be a beachfront garden and promenade set against the future developments along the Nicoll Highway.
Will There Be Jobs for You?Gardens by the Bay looks set to be a genuine crowd pleaser. But to keep the gardens in impeccable condition and to keep tourists and locals coming back for more with events and activities, much work needs to be done.

If you love the outdoors, plants and greenery, you can be sure of finding a career here. Some of the possible employment openings include landscape technicians, park rangers, horticulturists, outreach programme officers, events coordinators, and visitor services officers.

The Sports Hub

The 35-hectare Sports Hub will be dedicated to world-class land and water sports facilities. Located next to the Marina Bay area, it is also poised to be a premier place for entertainment and lifestyle activities. With plans to attract huge crowd-drawing international events to this exciting new development, Singapore is set to be Asia's city for the business of sports.

The Sports hub, when ready in 2011, will be home to:

A 55,000-seat National Stadium with a retractable roof.
A 6,000-set indoor aquatic centre that meets world tournament standards.
A 3,000-seat multi-purpose arena that will be flexible in layout and size.
41,000 sq m of commercial space.

A water sports centre.

The Sports Hub will also, of course, include the existing 12,000-capacity Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Will There Be Jobs for You?The Asia Pacific sports market is booming and is estimated to be worth some $17 billion by 2009. Singapore will have a big bite of this very lucrative sports market when it becomes a base for more sports-related businesses, federations, organisations, and events.

Rewarding careers will be created in the areas of sports training, sports medicine and therapy, sponsorship sales, events management, logistics, public relations, marketing, and hospitality.

National Art Gallery

Located in the heart of the Civic District and adjacent to the new Downtown at Marina Bay, the National Art Gallery will boost Singapore's growing arts and cultural landscape.

Scheduled for completion in 2012, it is poised to help Singapore achieve its vision of becoming a global city for the arts - drawing and engaging Singaporeans and visitors from all over the world.
Housed at two historically significant 20th century buildings - the City Hall and the former Supreme Court Building - it will be a new visual arts institution, with space to host the best international art exhibitions.

Plans are also being drawn up to make the National Art Gallery a place to engage visitors with a cultural and museum-going experience like no other.

Will There Be Jobs for You?Much work is already underway to adapt the buildings for use as the National Art Gallery - but what is certain is that many jobs will be created to ensure this gallery lives up to its promise as a place to engage visitors in the world of visual arts.

Besides architects, engineers, and designers working to make the National Art Gallery a reality, other careers available include event coordinators and executives, public relations executives and managers, curators, community engagement and outreach programme officers, sales executives, marketing, and branding executives.

New Tourism Developments

In order to keep attracting millions of visitors to Singapore, the Government is investing even more into the tourism industry. We are seeing many exciting developments transforming the cityscape. These include:

Two integrated resorts - Marina Bay SandsTM and Resorts World at Sentosa which will usher in a whole new world of entertainment and attractions never seen in Singapore

The iconic Singapore Flyer, an iconic visitor attraction, that will be the world's largest observation wheel

Gardens by the Bay will attract nature lovers into a majestic and unique lush, green development within the city

The Sports Hub will kick in by 2011 with world-class land and sea sports facilities that can also host large-scale international sporting events
The National Art Gallery, to be launched in 2012, will add refinement, culture, and history to Singapore's existing host of world-class attractions

The Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix

Youth Olympics Games (YOG) in 2010

Top 5 Myths about working in the Tourism Industry

There are only jobs - no careers - in the tourism industry.

The difference between a job and a career is a job is a static form of employment while a career is a job that also offers movement and promotions. The truth is there are both jobs and careers in the tourism industry. Anyone with determination and training can carve out a rewarding career. Cooks and guest service assistants, for example, can climb the career ladder to become executive chefs and general managers of hotels, earning up to S$14,000 a month. And there are many other examples - be they event organisers or animal trainers or deckhands - all can rise to management positions.

A tourism job means working in a hotel, airline, or travel agency.

Yes! However, you could be working at an integrated resort, events company, exhibitions company, tourism consultancy, the zoo, destination management companies, or at Sentosa. There is a wide variety of companies in tourism and equally diverse careers available. You could be developing marketing strategies, organising corporate training events, planning conferences, and inventing new tourism products.

All tourism jobs are customer-facing jobs.

True, many tourism jobs, such as tour consultants, concierges and bartenders, do require you to interact with tourists and customers. However, if this is not for you, there are also many behind-the-scenes careers in production, marketing, IT, and operations. You could be directing food and beverage production, carrying out market research, managing IT systems, or purchasing supplies.

Tourism jobs require you to work shifts.

Yes, entry-level jobs in hotels and F&B establishments - such as waiters, cooks, bell hops and housekeepers - require you to work shifts. But as you move up the ladder into managerial positions, you work more regular hours. Jobs in other tourism companies - tour agents, travel consultants, event organisers and exhibition co-ordinators - tend to have regular work schedules.

You do not need qualifications to work in tourism.

On the contrary, skilled labour is what makes our tourism industry thrive. When you first join the industry, secondary education may be adequate. However, to grow and move up the ladder, you will need at least a diploma and training within your job competencies. Those who take on management positions may eventually need degrees.

Great Reasons to Join the Tourism Industry!!!

Tourism is important.

Tourism is a key pillar of Singapore's economy. When you join Singapore's vibrant tourism industry, you join one of the most important sectors of the economy - a sector that has employed about 150,000 workers in 2004. Tourism will become even more vital in the years to come with Singapore Tourism Board's target of bringing in 17 million visitors and generate S$30 billion in tourism spending by 2015.

Tourism is growing.

Singaporeans have noticed that the tourism industry is growing very quickly. More people from around the world are visiting Singapore every year for business, conventions, exhibitions, leisure, education, and medical services. In 2006, some 9.7 million visitors arrived in Singapore and spent S$12.4 billion. Every visitor contributes to the creation of new jobs and with visitor arrivals projected to reach 17 million by 2015, and an ever-growing number of tourism developments being completed, the future of the tourism industry continues to be bright.

Tourism is vibrant and exciting.

There are many new and exciting developments being planned for the sector. These include the Singapore Flyer, an annual Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, a grand sports infrastructure for international and regional sporting events, new theme parks at the integrated resorts, marinas for yachts, and much more. All these developments create not just more jobs - but also competitively paid jobs and new career opportunities in tourism.

Tourism is diverse.

There is a vast and diverse range of jobs in the tourism industry. It needs housekeepers, concierges, waiters, butlers, travel consultants, guest relations officers, event planners, concert organisers, marketing executives, fitness instructors, technicians, and countless other types of skilled people. In the tourism industry, you can easily find a job that suits you. And there will be plenty of opportunities to learn new skills or switch jobs within the tourism industry, e.g. from hotel marketing executive to event organiser.

Tourism is global.

Tourism is a global industry. By joining Singapore's tourism industry, you will have the opportunity to work for famous international brands like the St Regis and Raffles International. You may also have the chance to travel the world to promote Singapore, attend training programmes or conferences abroad, or be sent on overseas attachments. You may even find yourself in the middle of the ocean on a cruise ship serving hors d'oeuvres to celebrities, ambassadors, world leaders, and CEOs of large multinationals.

You are part of what is "Uniquely Singapore".

When you meet, greet, chat and mingle with visitors from all over the world, you represent Singapore and everything that is unique about our country. Working in the tourism sector gives you the distinct opportunity to create exceptional and memorable experiences for visitors.

You will pick up, learn and develop new skills.

With more emphasis placed upon training the tourism workforce and actively encouraging employers to train and upgrade the skills of their employees, you will find that you have rewarding opportunities to attend subsidised training courses and obtain nationally-recognised certificates. This, in turn, will help you move on to better paying jobs and advance your career.

How Much Does It Cost An International Student To Live in Singapore?

Below is a guide on the cost of living in Singapore. Some typical fees in Singapore Dollars per month are:

Accommodation
$200 - $300 (rental varies with geographical area, type of accommodation, demand, facilities provided and the number of people sharing)

Public transport
$50

Telecommunications
$30 (varies with usage)

Personal expenses
$200- $300 (varies with individuals)

Estimated
$480-$680

SINGAPORE - A VIBRANT CITY LIFESTYLE

Singapore may seem like a small dot on the world map, but the island state bustles all over with attractions and activities. Dining and shopping are two of the top-rated activities of locals. Needless to say, this is reflected in the staggering range of foods and cuisine, as well as the proliferation of shops in the city and suburban centres. Add on to this a thriving arts and cultural scene, especially with the opening of Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, featuring top artistes from all over the world. Ethnic districts such as Little India, Chinatown, Malay Village give a flavour of the culture and history of Singapore. Lots of fun and funky events such as the Great Singapore Sale, Singapore Arts Festival, festive light-ups and many others make Singapore a most "happening" place to be in. Singapore is also strategically located at the heart of Asia and can be a hub to explore the Southeast Asian region.

A MULTICULTURAL NATION WITH A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE

The nation's rich multicultural heritage is highlighted through the various ethnic groups (Chinese, Malays, Indians, Eurasians) living together harmoniously who have gradually acquired a distinct identity as Singaporeans whilst still maintaining each race's traditional practices, customs and festivals. In addition, with more than 90,000 professional expatriates living and working in Singapore, they too bring their unique cultures and perspectives, adding colour and vibrancy to cosmopolitan Singapore. Singapore's high standards of living is also something that students can be assured of. In a survey reported in The Economist in March 2002, Singapore's quality of life surpassed that of London or New York. Thirty-nine factors were considered, including political stability, personal freedom, air pollution and the quality of healthcare, schools, restaurants and theatres.