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ISSUE NOV - DEC / A BI-MONTHLY MAGAZINE OF THE MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF SINGAPORE / MCI (P) 079/04/2015
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP
UNIQUE MODEL IN THE PRIVATE EDUCATION SECTOR
SETTING THE STAGEFOR A BETTERTOMORROW
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Editor’s Note2015 has gone by really quickly, and we are now looking forward to our upcoming 60th anniversary in 2016!
It has been an exciting year, with MDIS bagging its first Enterprise 50 award, which recognises efforts in innovation and enterprise in Singapore and beyond. It is truly a testament to our pursuit of excellence.
In another first, the MDIS Career Assistance Unit organised its Virtual Career Fair with much success and enabled both employers and candidates to have a convenient platform with all the benefits of a physical job fair.
We are equally proud of Yuna Yun, a graduate from the School of Fashion and Design, whose creations were showcased at the Mercedes Benz STYLO Asia Fashion Week held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
As we close the year with several Graduation Ceremonies, our heartiest congratulations go to all our deserving graduates and we wish them the best as they scale new heights.
From all of us at MDIS, here’s wishing you a great year ahead!
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The best way to predict the future is to create it.- Abraham Lincoln
N E W S C O P E06 Secret to Success Revealed
10 MDIS prepares Oklahoma City University Graduates for Challenges Ahead
14 MDIS and University of Wales urge Graduands to be Work Ready
16 Spread Your Wings, MDIS Tashkent tells 5th Cohort of Graduates
18 Celebrating 10 Years of Successful Partnership
22 Unique Model in the Private Education Sector
24 Where Fashion Meets Modernity
26 MDIS Impresses Member of Parliament
20 Setting the Stage for a Better Tomorrow
12 MDIS Celebrates its 9th Cohort of Graduates from Southern Cross University
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Secret to Success Revealed
Dr. R Theyvendran shows MDIS-University of Bradford cohort how to rock their stage.
On 22nd November 2015, MDIS-University of Bradford’s graduands celebrated their completion of studies at the Suntec City Convention Centre. Mr Baey Yam Keng, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, graced the event as Guest-of-Honour.
529 graduands across 9 faculties were conferred their degrees by Professor Robert Parkin, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, University of Bradford.
Dr. R Theyvendran, in his speech reminded the graduands of their new identity as skilled individuals, equipped with values, skills and knowledge that were acquired from their degree programmes.
Letting the graduands in on a secret to success, he said: “The world is your stage, and will be successful as long as you make it to be. But first, you have to find your passion, which is the energy within you that spurs you to do your best. It usually appears when
you enjoy what you do. When these two passions meet, giving your best becomes second nature, and success will naturally follow.”
Top student of the cohort, Choy Mun Kit, paid tribute to lecturer, Mr Lim Kian Soon. “His technique of simplifying issues helped me tremendously in taking on the questions and solving them. He spurred us to look for solutions ourselves, while using his pointers as guides,” he said in his speech.
The world is your stage, and will be successful as long as you make it to be.-Dr. R TheyvendranMDIS Secretary-General
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Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards
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Gold Award: Choy Mun Kit (Cai Wenjie)
Accounting and Finance
Silver Award: Pineda Cydney Santos
Business and Management Studies Business Computing
Bronze Award: Ba Priscilla
Gold Award: Stacy Lim Lay Cheng Silver Award: Saraswathi D/O Suppiah Senai Gold Award: Siv Hong Soeng
International Business Management
Gold Award: Cecillia Satryo
Marketing
Silver Award: Jeany Suryani Bronze Award: Yang Lan
Gold Award: Mark Tan Yu Quan Silver Award: Dhanielle Seah Xin Yun Silver Award: Stanley Ho Chen Foong
Pharmaceutical
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Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards
Absent: Business and Management Studies | Bronze Award: Tan Hoe GuanBiomedical Sciences | Bronze Award: Sonia Shantilal Jain
Biomedical Sciences
Gold Award: Intan Permata Sari Silver Award: Sukvinderpal Kaur D/O Gian Singh
Gold Award: Teo Cher Hao Silver Award: Primal Sher Gill Bronze Award: Angelina Cheah
Engineering
Master of Business Administration
Gold Award: Konduri Naveen Silver Award: Eric Salim Lim Bronze Award: Adukkadukkam Sudheesh Kumar
Gold Award: Dham Sagar Gyanchand Silver Award: Phua Kia Meng Bronze Award: Avinash Chandran Revathy
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MDIS prepares Oklahoma City University Graduatesfor Challenges Ahead
The 18th MDIS-Oklahoma City University Graduation ceremony was held on 10th October 2015 at Stamford Ballroom, Raffles City Convention Centre. The ceremony was attended by more than 100 graduates and over 200 guests.
Graced by Mr Vikram Nair, Member of Parliament for Sembawang GRC, he delivered a preview of what it’s like on the journey to success and self-fulfilment. “Talent and intelligence have never protected anyone from perversity of fate. The world at large is eager to show you its set of criteria. You may be in exploratory mode in your initial years after today, meeting plenty of crossroads and speed bumps before realising your true passion. The role that you play will be little at first but eventually, they will be significant steps to better the community and the country,” he commented.
Talent and intelligence have never protected anyone from perversity of fate. The world at large is eager to show you its set of criteria. - Mr Vikram Nair Guest-of-Honour, Member of Parliament for Sembawang GRC
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Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards Bachelor of Arts (in Liberal Studies with Concentration in Mass Communications) Awards sponsored by TCC Credit Co-operative Limited
• GoldAward: Seow Hui Min • SilverAward:HaymaMaliniD/ORadakrishna • BronzeAward:NazurahBinteRoslan
Dr. R Theyvendran, MDIS Secretary-General, in his inspiring speech, encouraged graduates to dare to be different. Quoting Steve Jobs, he said: “Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes … the ones who see things differently – they’re not fond of rules, and they have no respect for the status quo.”
He added on being a people person: “As you embark on your career, you will come across people or colleagues, who may introduce new views, or different practices. Work with them, get along with them, and see their side of the story. You will acquire people skills, the most valued of all the skills which I know. Having these people skills, will put you in good stead in the next chapter of your life.”
As you embark on your career, you will come across people or colleagues who may introduce new views, or different practices. Work with them, get along with them, and see their side of the story.- Dr. R Theyvendran MDIS Secretary-General
Gold Award: Seow Hui Min
Silver Award: Hayma Malini D/O Radakrishna Bronze Award: Nazurah Binte Roslan
Seow Hui Min, top student of the cohort, thanked both institutions for her success, and congratulated her fellow graduands. “On this special day, we would like to thank MDIS
and OCU for providing us with this opportunity to gain valuable experiences and knowledge that will definitely be useful for us in the future. Congratulations to all graduands and my best wishes in your endeavours,” she said.
On 17th October 2015, some 200 congregated at Raffles City Convention Centre to witness the convocation of 95 graduands of Southern Cross University (SCU).
MDIS Celebrates its 9th Cohort of Graduates from Southern Cross University
Master of Business Administration and Master of International Tourism
and Hotel ManagementAwards sponsored by Liberty Insurance Pte Ltd
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Bachelor of Business AdministrationAwards sponsored by Canon Singapore Pte Ltd
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Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Resort Management, Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management and Bachelor of Business in International HospitalityManagementAwards sponsored by Manulife (Singapore) Pte Ltd & Canon Singapore Pte Ltd
• GoldAward:SusanAnderson• SilverAward:TracyMarieHolden• BronzeAward:PhamNguyenThuTrinh
Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards
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Doctorate holder: De Zilva Linnaeus Clinton
Doctorate holder: Goh Seh Kai
Gold Award: Rascoala Catalina
The event was graced by Mr Alex Yam Ziming, Member of Parliament for Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC, as Guest-of-Honour. Delegates from SCU were Professor Peter Lee, Vice-Chancellor, and Dr Erica Wilson. This year, SCU also conferred two Doctorate holders, namely De Zilva Linnaeus Clinton and Goh Seh Kai.
Beyond all odds … Guest-of-Honour, Mr Alex Yam Ziming, Member of Parliament for Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC, delivered an inspiring and motivating speech at the graduation ceremony on 17th October 2015. He cited four examples to inspire the graduates not to give up in the face of adversities as failures are mere stepping stones to success.
Howard Schultz Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks was rejected a total of 242 times in his effort to get funding in 1980s to set up Starbucks.
Undeterred, he never gave up. Each time, he took away learning lessons from his experiences and made it better.
Finally, at the 243rd attempt, he succeeded in securing investors. Today, Starbucks is one of the largest food and beverage chains in the world.
Thomas Edison Thomas Edison did not do well in school and his teacher did not think he would amount to much.
He failed a thousand times in his efforts in inventing an inexpensive and long-lasting light bulb.
He kept on trying till he finally succeeded in finding a long-lasting filament.
Singaporean, Ms Charmaine Tan Closer to home, Mr Alex Yam shared an inspirational story of 21-year old, Charmaine Tan from his community:
When in secondary school, she woke up one morning and could not see well. A medical
examination revealed that she was slowly losing her kidney functions and her eyesight.
She never gave up and continued with school. She did well and went to Junior College.
However, her kidney continued to fail her, and she had only 5% of her eyesight left. With the help of the community, a donor was found on the condition that her mother must donate one of her kidneys to someone else. Sadly, just before the surgery, she had lost her sight completely.
Inspite of it, the doctors said that it is reversible and she may get back 10% - 15% of her sight if the kidney transplant is done fast. Unfortunately, Charmaine’s mom developed a fever and the surgery was called off, though her mom was keen to proceed.
Charmaine had chosen not to risk losing her mom and gave up on her only opportunity to have a kidney transplant. Her rationale, “I’m going to get a new kidney, I may go on for another 20-30 years, I may get some of my sight back. But the risk of losing my mother is not going to be worth gaining 10% - 15% of my sight”.
Despite having gone through so much, she still has a bright smile and is eager to learn.
Many of us will face stumbling blocks in our lives and careers, and there will be times when we feel down. However, Howard Schultz, Thomas Edison and Charmaine Tan, have all gone through tremendous challenges, more than we will ever face. The difference is that they never ever gave up.
Never Give Up Fifty years ago, Singapore gained her independence from Malaysia in 1965. We were a country with no resources and depended on Malaysia for our drinking water. There were people who said, “Give them (Singapore) two years and they will come groveling back to us.”
Looking back, we have achieved so much. Why? Because, Singaporeans made a commitment to never give up.
In closing, Mr Alex Yam shared a quote from our founding father, the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew. “To the young and the not-too-old, I say look at the horizon. Follow that rainbow, go ride it. Achieve much in your life, and achieve much for others”.
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MDIS and University of Wales urge Graduands to be Work ReadyStaying relevant in today’s world takes centrestage at MDIS-UOW Graduation Ceremony
The 13th MDIS-University of Wales Graduation took place at Raffles City Convention Centre’s Stamford Ballroom on 7th November 2015. Attended by over 170 graduands and guests, Mr David Ong Kim Huat, BBM, elected Member of Parliament for Bukit Batok SMC graced as Guest-of-Honour.
Dr. Eric Kuan, MDIS President, commenced the event with his inspiring speech. He imparted his advice to all graduates about values that MDIS has inculcated in each and every student, now graduates and in future successful leaders. “With the qualification from the University of Wales, you have a head start in competing for job opportunities. The industry-oriented curricula place you in a good position to rise above the challenges with steadfast confidence.
“Your professional success will also depend on how you continue to adapt to the dynamic changes in the work environment. Make it a point to constantly upgrade your knowledge and skills. Embrace lifelong learning to stay relevant in the fast-changing business environment,” he notes.
Your professional success will also depend on how you continue to adapt to the dynamic changes in the work environment. Make it a point to constantly upgrade your knowledge and skills. Embrace lifelong learning to stay relevant in the fast-changing business environment.- Dr. Eric Kuan MDIS President
Mr David Ong Kim Huat, reminded graduands in his speech on the importance of staying relevant in today’s corporate world. He said, “In your quest for success, do remember that it is important to stay relevant to the industry that you work in. You need to continuously upgrade your knowledge and skills in order to keep up with the dynamic challenges ahead of you.”
Top student, Karishma Raja likened her studies to an educational expedition. She explained, “The sheer commitment, motivation and encouragement we received from our professors, stirred a whole new thought process in our heads. It paved the way for innovative ideas, and analytical thinking along rational and pragmatic approaches.
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Master of Business AdministrationAwards sponsored by Adds Technologies Pte Ltd
• Gold Award: Karishma Raja • SilverAward:SharmaKanak• BronzeAward:ShantanuModi
Master of ScienceAwards sponsored by Rich Aire Pte Ltd
• GoldAward: Ashu Sharma • SilverAward:TanYanLin• BronzeAward:LeeShaoWeiTheodoreFrancis
Bachelor of Science (Hons)Awards sponsored by TAC Contracts Pte Ltd
• Gold Award: Pham Quang Thang • SilverAward:KadayamSureshKaushik• BronzeAward:LeTuAnhDuc
In your quest for success, do remember that it is important to stay relevant to the industry that you work in. You need to continuously upgrade your knowledge and skills in order to keep up with the dynamic challenges ahead of you.- Mr David Ong Kim Huat, BBM Guest-of-Honour, Elected Member of Parliament for Bukit Batok SMC
Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards
“As the great Steve Jobs said, ‘It’s about connecting the dots’, and completing
the Masters programme has shaped me tremendously.
For many, MBA is just a credential to a name. I am certain for many of us; it’s an educational expedition,
an inspirational journey into another realm of reality.”
Special guest, Mr Stephen Jones, presented both the Masters and Bachelors’ degrees to the graduands. Nine students were also awarded with Outstanding Academic Awards, conferred by Guest-of-Honour, Mr David Ong Kim Huat.
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Gold Award: Karishma Raja
On the 22nd and 23rd of October 2015, MDIS Tashkent held its 5th Graduation Ceremony. More than 360 students congregated at MDIS Tashkent’s Auditorium to be conferred their Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees awarded by University of Wales, UK, Southern Cross University, Australia and the University of Sunderland, UK. “Spread your wings and conquer new heights” was the theme for the ceremony.
Spread Your Wings, MDIS Tashkent Tells 5th
Cohort of Graduates360 graduands receive their degrees at graduation ceremony
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Professor Peter Fidler, President, University of Sunderland, Dr. R Theyvendran, Secretary General, MDIS, Mr Stephen Jones, Director of Business Relations, Bangor University, Dr. Jasur Salikhov, Rector, MDIS Tashkent, shared a common theme in their commencement speeches. All emphasised that graduation was the new beginning and they needed to “Spread their wings” with confidence and conquer new heights with the knowledge they acquired in MDIS Tashkent and be valuable to the society.
Dr. R Theyvendran, Secretary-General, MDIS, urged the graduands to dare break into new grounds. He notes, “No diamonds are perfect unless they are cut and polished. Allow the light to bring forth the brilliance you are meant to exude, like those priceless diamonds. Be proud of your growth and new status as a skilled and academically-qualified individual - ready to take on the next set of challenges.”
First-class honours graduate of BSc (Hons) in Banking and Finance, University of Wales, UK, Madina Nigmatova, touched the hearts of the audience with words. She said, “… all of us there have been through times of stress, the occasional moments of panic and some extremely challenging experiences. It has been a long four years, but here we are, ready to graduate.”
She added, “We owe a huge debt of gratitude to our parents who encouraged us to study here, have been by our side during this roller coaster ride of our university life and supported us on our journey in a million ways. We are very obliged to our teachers who demanded excellence from us, set the bar high and challenged us to live up to it. We will be forever grateful for the generosity of your knowledge, time, talent and your constant, never ending support.”
The event concluded with a live orchestra.
No diamonds are perfect unless they are cut and polished. Allow the light to bring forth the brilliance you are meant to exude, like those priceless diamonds. Be proud of your growth and new status as a skilled and academically-qualified individual - ready to take on the next set of challenges.- Dr. R Theyvendran MDIS Secretary-General
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On 8th October 2015, MDIS and Grenoble Graduate School of Business (GGSB) celebrated 10 years of successful partnership. Dr. Eric Kuan, President of MDIS, presented the MDIS Excellent Leader Award to Dean Judith Bouvard, and MDIS Esteemed Friend Award to Mr Nick Sanders, in recognition of their outstanding contributions.
Celebrating Years of Successful Partnership
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The audience was also enlightened on “Green IT - Information and Communications Technology for a Sustainable Future” by Mr Philippe Arsonneau, Senior Vice-President - Global Sales for Schneider Electric. Mr Arsonneau noted in his speech on the emerging global incline of energy usage through the explosion of data connectivity and several data-enabled devices. He concluded with examples of both sustainable and efficient use of resources, assets, processes, and infrastructures with innovation technologies, solutions and services.
The event was attended by over 180 participants including corporate guests, students, alumni and staff from both GGSB and MDIS.
Dean Judith Bouvard receives the MDIS Excellent Leader Award from Dr. Eric Kuan, President of MDIS
Mr Philippe Arsonneau of Schneider Electric on Green IT
Mr Nick Sanders presented with the MDIS Esteemed Friend Award from Dr. Eric Kuan, President of MDIS
L-R: Dr. R Theyvendran, Secretary-General of MDIS, Mr Nick Sanders, Dean Judith Bouvard, GGSB, Dr. Eric Kuan, President of MDIS, and Mr Santiago Garcia Rodriguez, Dean and Director of Grenoble Graduate School of Business.
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Setting the Stage for a Better Tomorrow
The essence of education explained
Graced by Guest-of-Honour, Mr S Chandra Das, Vice-Chairman of MDIS Senate, it was nothing short of inspiring. In his speech, he reminded the graduands on the essence of education.
He said, “Education is the engine of any economy. Education helps us develop our perspective on the world at large, and encourages us to be analytical and creative on different subjects.” Mr Das also urged graduands to embrace lifelong learning, and constantly acquire knowledge and skills.
Dr. Eric Kuan, President of MDIS, in his speech encouraged the cohorts to fuse knowledge and wisdom acquired with daily lives. “Both knowledge and wisdom must go together, for one without the other is ineffective. Knowledge is just having clarity of facts and truths, while wisdom is the ability to make consistently good decisions in both business and personal life.”
Ishak Khan, who graduated from University of the West of England, too delivered a speech on behalf of his cohort. He had this to say of his days in MDIS: “My studies at MDIS had been nothing less than fulfilling. I have met many wonderful people, who guided me on my path to become a successful practitioner in the digital media industry today.
“Special thanks to all my classmates for their friendships, and showing me the spirit of perseverance through late night group projects, filming, and the debugging of our game codes. I would also like to thank our lecturers for their generosity of knowledge. All these have made my days at MDIS very special.”
Education helps us develop our perspective on the world at large, and encourages us to be analytical and creative on different subjects.- Mr S Chandra Das Guest-of-Honour, Vice-Chairman of MDIS Senate
85 graduands with over 200 family members and close friends gathered at the Auditorium at MDIS Campus to celebrate the graduation of University of the West of England and MDIS’ Pre-degree cohorts.
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He graduated after two years with MDIS and University of West of England. Ishak Khan shares with Horizons what it’s like from the beginning, and paying it forward today as a lecturer.
Horizons: What made you pursue a degree in Digital Media?
Ishak Khan (IK): After I graduated with a diploma in Animation and Visual Effects from polytechnic, I wanted to find a programme that could complement my studies and acquired skills set.
Observing the rapid changes in the world of IT and Digital Media, it is important to be familiar in a wide spectrum within the field. MDIS was offering this course which addressed my requirements. I met the head of school and left convinced this course was right for me.
Horizons: Name three biggest takeaways from these two years of studies.
IK: The first would be the networks that I have established during my time with MDIS. The lecturers are from the industry and they bring with them wealth of experience.
The second would be the enlightening experience of managing my time; juggling work and studies. It allowed me to grow as a professional as I learn to prioritise my work more effectively. All these are traits which I still practice in my work today.
The last would be the friends that I have made, we still keep in touch and continue to work together outside of school.
Horizons: How does it feel now to be “paying it forward” through sharing knowledge with students in MDIS pursuing the same?
IK: It feels wonderful! It is a new experience for me and I hope to be an inspiration just like how my lecturers were to me. I find the roles are reversed as this time round; being the one dishing out advice and confidence to students. They are like me back then; unsure on what we could do in this industry.
Horizons: What is your advice for your students who aspire to be like you?
IK: Continue learning new skills related to IT. I always feel that we should master one skill and learn another four that would complement our niches. Be it learning from a friend or pursuing a higher education, the crux is to have the perseverance and enthusiasm to acquire the skill no matter how hard it can be.
Never tell yourself it is too difficult to learn. Regardless of age, everyone can learn, some faster, some slower, but everyone can learn.
Horizons: Any last messages?
IK: My last piece of advice would be to set simple goals. I always tell myself, where I am going to be, or what am I going to accomplish one year from now. Then I would focus my time and energy to making that goal come true.
I also encourage people to network more, learn from others, and be humble.
Tale of
Two Roles
Regardless of age, everyone can learn.- Ishak Khan
This year, it announced that it was setting up its third overseas campus in Chennai, India, in a joint venture with Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies. MDIS, which bagged its first Enterprise 50 Award on Thursday, has come a long way. Founded in 1956, it is Singapore’s oldest not-for-profit professional institute for lifelong learning. Its courses – about 60 per cent of its programmes are Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes – are offered in collaboration with several universities from Australia, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
A TURN IN FORTUNESIt has been more than 25 years, but Dr. R Theyvendran, who continues to be the force behind the institute, is still often asked about how he turned the fortunes of MDIS around. Not that he tires of telling it. It is after all an impressive story – when Dr. Theyvendran first institution was losing about S$60,000 a year.
Within three years, however, he was able to not only bring it back to the black, but turn in a surplus of over S$1 million. Today, the institute has a tidy
Unique Model in the Private Education Sector
Singapore’s oldest not-for-profit professional institute gears up to stay successful in its next 60 years. By Mindy Tan
nest egg which it sits on, ready to take on its next project. Indeed, the institute has been able to meet all its financial obligations and engage in overseas investment projects and acquisition deals without incurring any debt, a fact it is very proud of.
“Our model is very unique compared to other private education (PE) institutions. We are not profit-making. ..Board members are not paid salaries and they don’t get dividends or anything. Everything is reinvested for infrastructure, curriculum development and expansion plans.”
It is, Dr. Theyvendran believes, these values which make MDIS tick. Students are themselves made to sit through compulsory three-hour courses which stress the importance of family values and ethics.
In fact, the MDIS campus at Stirling Road is peppered with statues at every turn – the 10 sages of the world (which include Albert Einstein, Samuel Johnson, Aristotle and Maria Montessori) flank the entrance to the campus while elsewhere there is a family group and further inside the campus, a student in graduation robes holding up a globe. “The statues are a constant reminder to students of what they’ve learnt,” says Dr. Theyvendran
It is not just about imparting values to students, it is about pushing them beyond academic success. In fact, this same spirit of constant innovation and improvement pervades MDIS’s corporate culture. Earlier this year, MDIS Corporation, a subsidiary of MDIS, acquired Service Quality Centre (SQC) – which was established in 1990 by Singapore Airlines and Spring Singapore as part of the government’s efforts to raise service standards in Singapore – for S$5 million.
SQC provides service excellence, quality and productivity-related training solutions, and counts financial institutions, supermarket chains as well as government ministries and agencies among its clients. The acquisition diversifies MDIS’s offerings in training solutions. The school has set aside S$1.2 million to renovate its Dhoby Ghaut campus to house
STANDING at the cusp of its 60th year, the Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) is far from slowing down. Indeed, in recent years the institute has been making aggressive moves overseas. It opened its first overseas campus in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, in 2008, and its second in Johor, Malaysia. It broke ground for its Malaysian campus – estimated to be almost five times the size of its Singapore campus – in 2013.
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Source: The Business Times, Singapore Press Holdings Limited
SQC as well as its existing corporate training arm, the Management Development and Consultancy (MDC), under one roof.
“We are constantly striving to improve our processes . . . I tell the departments that every year I want to see a process change or process improvement. It’s compulsory if they want to get better rewards,” says Dr. Theyvendran. “Force them to think!
LOOKING AHEAD“Now when they tell me they did this and this (improvements over the year) I won’t accept because I’ll say that’s not what we want. You don’t have to tell me what you did, I want you to look at how you can think ahead and what you are doing by way of proactiveness. Simple things will make me happy.”
Next year, MDIS is looking to launch its 60th anniversary book, The MDIS Story, which captures the trials and tribulations of the institute and puts the spotlight on the movers and shakers who have contributed towards the institute’s growth and development. It will also draw on the fundamental core values that motivated the institute to succeed, and what it stands for today as a social enterprise and a key player in private education in Singapore.
Dr. Theyvendran is also hoping to not only boost the awards the institution has collected over the years, but also build a suitable space to showcase them. “Not only local awards, let’s go for international awards,” he says, turning to his staff.
“We’ve got about 11 awards; we should carve something and put them outside so when people come in they can see we’re real solid.” He returns to the interview, a determined glint in his eye: “We are clear of where we’re going and where we’re driven. We don’t want to collapse.”
MDIS WINS ENTERPRISE 50AWARD 2015!
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Our model is very unique compared to other private education (PE) institutions. We are not profit-making. ..Board members are not paid salaries and they don’t get dividends or anything. Everything is reinvested for infrastructure, curriculum development and expansion plans..- Dr. R Theyvendran MDIS Secretary-General
Where Meets Modernity12 countries, 1 capital, a big fashion extravaganza
From 4th – 7th November 2015, designers from 12 countries took the opportunity to showcase their latest creations in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur. Global top buyers, media, retailers, celebrities and VIPS were treated to a fashion extravaganza from China, Korea, Japan, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
The Mercedes Benz STYLO Asia Fashion Week, is the inaugural collaboration between top emerging designers in one media event. Our very own Yuna Yun, with her tasteful fusion of the best of Korea and Singapore was listed as one of the favourites by many bloggers.
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Yuna shares with Horizons her journey to this exposition; fusing Korea and contemporary fashion world, with a dash of art.
Horizons: How long did you take to complete the creations which won the recent Industry Choice Award for Fashion Design?
Yuna: It took more than half a year. From developing the concept, exploring the ideas, techniques, and designs, to watching the 3D outfits I dreamt all this time come to life.
Horizons: From where do you get your inspiration to incorporate into your pieces?
Yuna: Every creation carries a motif of my life; “pursue what you want with your true heart”. That became a mission for me – expressing my passion through my design identities.
Being born and bred in Korea, and studying in cosmopolitan Singapore, I felt urged to merge Korean cultural heritage with contemporary design influences.
Horizons: How do you strike a balance between being “wearable” and “creativity”?
Yuna: The world has witnessed many changes in the field of fashion in the last century. Fast fashion now provides the marketplace with affordable apparel. People wear new clothes a few times and throw them away very easily.
I want to engage people and understand what kind of meaning they give to their clothes. This also leads to my design philosophy; sustainability, timeless chic and independent style. In conclusion, I want to promote the principle: the more you wear certain clothes, the more valuable they become to you.
Horizons: What is your next step after MDIS?
Yuna: Right after my graduation I started working in Bodynits, where I can explore innovative technologies and functions. I am also collaborating with Gnossem to sell my final year collection at their store in Scotts Square mall.
As we speak, I am in the middle of the creation of my next collection in collaboration with Asia Fashion Management, who invited me to join the Mercedes Benz Stylo Asia Fashion Week in Malaysia last month. It’s satisfying to inspire others with my creations. I am grateful to all people who believe in my talent, their faith in me keeps me going.
Editor’s note: Follow Yuna through instagram.com/yunayun1606/ for more fashion updates!
Every creation carries a motif of my life, ‘pursue what you want with yourtrue heart’.
- Yuna Yun
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Up close with Yuna
Ms Foo Mee Har, Member of Parliament for West Coast GRC visited MDIS campus on 2nd October 2015. With her at the visit were Ms Tan Lee Jee, CCC Chairman of Ayer Rajah Division, Ms Margaret Lok, Chairman of Faber Hills Neighbourhood Committee, and three top management staff of Wealth Management Institute.
The group was shown MDIS operations and campus facilities. They were particularly intrigued with the values inculcated in MDIS students in the course of their studies. Ms Foo completed the visit in praise of MDIS’ commitment to students’ learning within and outside the classroom.
MDIS ImpressesMember of Parliament
MDIS is truly special! Keep up the great work!- Ms Foo Mee Har Member of Parliament for West Coast GRC
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Professor Harmon opened the session with her observations about media in the 21st century, while Mr Sadasivan offered his take on the Singapore scene. Being the founder of socio-political site, Inconvenient Questions (IQ), he chronicled his experiences in the media world since 1983, where he joined broadcasting.
Three decades on, with a New York Award under his belt for a documentary produced, Sadasivan concluded: “Today’s marketplace values something last years’ did not - passion.” He added academic qualifications are inaccurate measurements of one’s intelligence.
Being in the media industry also awakened his sense of social responsibility. He shared, “IQ was started in 2011, and self-funded. I felt the most important thing in Singapore was to build a civil society. With an initial capital of $100,000, another $540,000 was raised, leading to the launch of IQ. It was also the first online platform to have a debate between political parties. Even though I earn nothing from it, I wanted to do it due to a sense of purpose. It was the need to contribute to Singapore civil society by enhancing their voice.”
Sneak preview with Oklahoma City University and industry veteran
Media in the 21st Century
On 9th October 2015, MDIS co-hosted the annual Oklahoma City University (OCU) Career Seminar attended by Media students, alumni and staff. Guests-of-Honour, Professor Karlie Harmon from OCU and Singapore’s media veteran, Mr Viswa Sadasivan, presented the developments in the media industry.
The curious audience posed questions to both speakers with one for Sadasivan about the art of journalism. Anthony asked, “What makes a good journalist? Someone truthful, or ethical?”
Sadasivan replied, “A good journalist remains open-minded and neutral. He presents a spectrum of perspectives for the audience to decide. The information presented must also be valid and objective.”
Don’t be afraid of challenges, take pride in being a journalist and a professional. They have been some rewarding steps in my life. ” - Professor Karlie Harmon Oklahoma City University
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28 Media in the 21st Century
30 A Microbial Investigation
31 Instrumental Talk
32 Starring the Moon
32 Immortalising Moments
This article is contributed by Amanda Lee Keng Yuen and Anushka who is undertaking MDIS’ Diploma in Mass Communications.
MDIS: What is the one aspect that can change the media industry for the good?
Viswa Sadasivan (VS): I think the media industry can afford to have a lot more ethics-based decisions. It is increasingly driven by money, and money can blind. It can make you do things that you should not do as a journalist under the Code of Ethics. I feel you need to get back to your basics; ethics-based decisions.
Prof Harmon (PH): That’s going back to fundamentals; we can’t get away from those.
MDIS: What are the three most important things we need to know before joining the media industry?
PH: It’s the passion, and the clarity. Don’t be afraid of challenges, take pride in being a journalist and a professional. They have been some rewarding steps in my life.
VS: Forget 9 to 5, and becoming a billionaire. Be prepared to struggle with everything, and especially with your own heart and soul. If you really want to take it seriously, everything you do needs to be a struggle, a contest.
MDIS: What is that one thing that recruiters look for in a Media Graduate?
PH: Passion is one of the things that they do look for. They also look for a sense of work ethics, and direction, while skills can be trained.
VS: The candidate has to be purpose-driven. Without that, mere skills are insufficient to compensate for the lack.
MDIS: These days we see a lot of companies focusing on the academics and report card.
VS: It has changed, but these qualifying factors are applicable in any industry.
PH: I don’t think that’s true. There will be many people with the same credentials. However, what will set them apart is the passion, work ethics, clarity of purpose, and personal qualities.
MDIS: So if you have those qualities, you are sure to succeed?
VS: You have a much better chance of succeeding. However, you also need a little bit of luck to make it happen.
A good journalist remains open-minded and neutral. He presents a spectrum of perspectives for the audience to decide.” - Viswa Sadasivan Inconvenient Questions Singapore
Zooming in
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On 2nd October 2015, 22 high school students and their Biology teacher, Mr Selvaraaj attended an interactive workshop hosted by MDIS School of Health and Life Sciences. The group from NPS International School was shown what it’s like to be a Microbial Detective.
Led by Dr. Himani Swami, Head of School of Health and Life Sciences, they were presented the scientific method of identifying the microbial culprits responsible for causing various diseases including food poisoning, necrotizing fasciitis, and meningitis based on laboratory test results and the symptoms demonstrated by individual patients.
Being science students, the participants were intrigued at the simplicity of various laboratory tests capable of pinpointing the cause of different diseases. Mr Selvaraaj, notes, “It was really an enriching experience for all of us. Dr Himani Swami’s robust enthusiasm and generosity of knowledge has certainly planted a seed of interest in our students for possible pursuit of studies in Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnology.”
A Microbial Investigation
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Instrumental talk
This article is contributed by Rio Antonio who is pursuing BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering with the University of Bradford.
On 3rd November 2015, Mr Kuno Marschall, CEO of Gantner Instruments S.E.A. Pte Ltd, Mr Mahesh Kavinda, Director of Gantner Instruments S.E.A. Pte Ltd, and Mr Dave Appleton presented a series of lectures on engineering measurement which include sensors and transducers, digital instrumentations and monitoring at MDIS.
Marschall commenced with an introduction to sensors and transducers, and followed by an overview of their usage in engineering industries. Appleton, subsequently shared more insights about digital measurement techniques and technology that are commonly used for measuring tension, compression, frequency, and the like.
At the end of the session, Mahesh and Appleton demonstrated the principle of instrumentations and live-stream monitoring system through a system they have developed.
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Starring the Moon
Immortalising Moments
With countless varieties of mooncakes sold in the market, nothing beats tucking into mooncakes made by yourself! In conjunction with Mid-Autumn festival, Membership held a mooncake making session for students on 12th September 2015, but this time it was Snowskin or Ice Skin instead of the traditionally baked dessert.
Snowskin mooncake is a non-baked mooncake which is commonly eaten cold and fresh. It has an elastic, chewy and soft skin.
Over 24 students attended the fun workshop – main challenge was to get the texture of the snowskin perfect. Kelly, who is pursuing a Diploma in Fashion and Marketing walked away happy. “I had so much fun and look forward to similar workshops organised for students,” she said.
A moment is frozen in time through lens. On 8th August 2015 and 26th September 2015, 40 students took part in an MDIS Photography Club outing where they stopped by locations with scenic views worthy of being immortalised.
From the National Day Parade to the Mooncake Festival, students learnt how to capture various scenic views through various techniques such as night, street and event photography. Above all, the students were also introduced to the craft of anticipation, for the picture-perfect moment.
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35 MDIS Virtual Career Fair 2015
34 International Barista Championship for College students, Zhejiang, China
36 Brainwaves, the Bookshop, has a New Home!
MDIS Residences@Stirling overlooking the roof top garden
On 21st November 2015, three selected students from School of Tourism & Hospitality (STH) participated in the International Barista Championship for College Students held in Zhejiang, China. This competition was organised in conjunction with the 10th anniversary collaboration between MDIS and Zhejiang Technology Institute of Economy (ZJTIE).
The Head of School, Ms Carol Pillai, and Trainer, Mr Reza Budi Sumali participated as sensory judge and technical judge respectively.
STH is proud to share the team won The Best Creativity Award. One of the students, Park Chang Ho, also bagged two awards, namely, The Best Service Award and second place in the Best Cappuccino and Espresso Award.
Congratulations to the team for the hard work and effort!
International Barista
Championshipfor College students, Zhejiang, China
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L-R: Carol Pillai, Kim Younggi, Do Ngoc Le, Park Chang Ho, and Reza Budi Sumali.
The event aims to connect global alumni members to potential employers through the digital platform, leading to career opportunities. A total of 28 enterprises and 900 participants from different faculties participated in the fair.
Participants received insights from enterprises on a wide range of topics surrounding career search; from employment trends and job hunting tips to managing interviews. Facilitated by industry experts, job seekers
were also exposed to how effective communication can work for them, and how colours can affect one’s mood through the Colour Profiling Personality assessment.
A preview of the common challenges in job hunting was also offered. Facilitated by MDIS’ Heads of Schools, participants received
tips on how they can extend their skillsets in fields indirectly connected to their majors. They were also briefed on resume writing, with the aim of positioning themselves in the best possible light.
From 5th – 9th October 2015, MDIS Career Assistance Unit (CAU) hosted its inaugural virtual recruitment event on campus with the message on “job search across boundaries”.
MDIS Virtual Career Fair provides a great digital space to display company information and job openings. This significantly saves our corporate resources to find qualified candidates for our organisation.” - Ms Melissa Hoe HR Manager, Walton International Group
I won a iPad mini 3Ksenia Gerasimova
The Career Fair concluded with a lucky draw. MDIS student, Nattawee Wan, noted, “It is very helpful and motivating.” Ms Melissa Hoe, HR Manager from Walton International Group, is also one pleased partaker. “MDIS Virtual Career Fair provides a great digital space to display company information and job openings. This significantly saves our corporate resources to find qualified candidates for our organisation,” she highlights.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES!
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MDISVirtual Career Fair 2015
I won a Xbox 360!
Nattawee Wan
Brainwaves the Bookshop
has a New Home!The famous Greek Philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero once said that “A room without books is like a body without a soul.” MDIS makes a conscious effort to maintain its rich collection at 4th level of Block C, which now houses both Resource Hub (Library) and Brainwaves the Bookshop!
• Brainwaves is the pioneering bookstore in whole of Singapore to be located in a library.
• Brainwaves has been around for 13 years (since 2002). Imagine that!
• Our bestseller is the highlighter.
• We are one of the biggest bookstores solely operated by a Private Education Institute in Singapore.
Fun trivia facts!
Come and visit us at our newly renovated bookshop!
Location: Resource HUB (MDIS Library) Block C, Level 4Mondays to Fridays: 8.30am to 7.30pmSaturdays: 8.30am to 1.30pmClosed on Sundays and Public Holidays
From its humble beginning of selling only textbooks and stationery, Brainwaves has evolved to better meet the needs of students, faculties, staff, alumni and visitors to our community. The campus bookshop offers a range of books, stationery, IT accessories, binding and laminating services, gifts, souvenirs, snacks, personal care products and many other merchandise.
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38 Students’ Reflections
40 Book Reviews
41 MDC Training Programmes
42 Membership Activities
43 Chill Out
If you can only use one word to describe 2015, what would it be?
Eventful! I’ve been through a lot, particularly examinations.Amelia Goh
Enthusiastic!I have travelled over four
countries this year alone.
Abilash
Change!I received a new life, made new friends; it’s a new beginning!Nur Sabrina
Productive!I’ve accomplished many goals set.Denis
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STUDENT REFLECTIONS
Good!I made many new friends in SingaporeHimanshu
Awesome!
I survived 2015!
Nurul Farhana
Challenging!
It’s my first experience
studying (English)
in Singapore
Dmitrii
Discovery! I transitioned from Science to Commerce.Prashant
Exciting! I feel so much at
home here with
the people around.
Amanda Lee
Joyful!I had opportunities to try new thingsZoe Ng
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Win The CustomerFlavio MartinsISBN: 9780814436240Year: 2015Member’s Price: S$24.85Retail Price: S$35.00
Distinguishing yourself from the competition means taking your service to the next level: tapping into the secret source of value that comes from truly listening, comprehending, and delivering the physical, emotional, and digital needs of customers today. Win the Customer shows you how to move beyond price point to deliver customer service experiences that can’t be duplicated. Cutting right to the chase, the book supplies practical, powerful techniques for energizing the way you and your organization interact with the people who drive your business.
Measure of Man: Leading Human DevelopmentBob Aubrey ISBN: 9789814660648Year: 2015Member’s Price: S$24.50Retail Price: S$34.50
The Measure of Man starts with a debate that goes back to ancient philosophy with Protagoras claimed that Man is the measure of all things. Today that debate is about the extraordinary leap in development that humanity is experiencing and what business leaders need to know and do to develop people effectively. Bob Aubrey takes us into the future where Man takes responsibility for developing the future of the species and the planet.
LKY on Governance, Management, Life A collection of quotes fromLee Kuan Yew
Compiled by Janice TayStraits Times Press2015Softcover
Politician, Prime Minister, Statesman, Husband, Father: the late Mr. Lee Kuan Yew was all these things and more. A first-generation leader of Singapore, Mr. Lee catapulted the country from being a Third World state into the ranks of the First World glory.
A compilation of quotations from speeches, books and interviews, LKY on Governance, Management, Life: A Collection of Quotes from Lee Kuan Yew sums up Mr. Lee’s views on subjects ranging from the political to the personal, capturing his most notable aphorisms and views.
Who should read it: Anyone looking to learn more about Mr. Lee Kuan Yew.
The Quick Resume & Cover Letter Book - 4th EditionWrite and use an effective resume in only one day
Mike FarrJust Works Publishers2015Hard Cover
Job search and career guidance expert, Mike Farr, presents his comprehensive guide to writing quick resumes and cover letters. Well-researched book with proven techniques on landing a good job fast, The Quick Resume & Cover Letter Book guides readers on how they can write an effective resume in within a day.
With over 90 samples of detailed and sophisticated resumes from professional resume writers, this book caters to job seekers from all walks of life.
Who should read it: This book is for anybody who wants to do a career switch or for fresh graduates looking for their first job.
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Brainwaves The Bookshop . . .
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Understanding Behaviour Styles for Improved Relationships
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Membership Activities
January - February 2016
09JAN
MAKE A TERRARIUM WORKSHOP
Date : 09 January 2016Time : 2pm to 4pmVenue : MDIS Campus, Staff LoungeFee : $15(Students/Members/Alumni) $25 (Public)Learn how to make and maintain a jar-sized oasis of green in this workshop!
23JAN
1-DAY JOHOR CHINESE NEW YEAR SHOPPING TRIP
Date : 23 January 2016Time : 7am to 5pmVenue : Meet at MDIS Campus
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JAN CHINESE NEW YEAR AND VALENTINE’S DAY BAZAAR
Date : 27 - 29 January 2016Time : 10am to 6pmVenue : MDIS Campus, Sheltered walkway behind Block E
No time for shopping? Grab your Chinese New Year goodies and Valentine’s Day gift at the school bazaar!
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JAN CHINGAY 2016: LIGHTS OF LEGACY BRIGHTER SINGAPORE!
Performance Dates : 30 January 2016 and 19 - 20 February 2016Training Period : Every Tuesday and Friday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm Training Venue : MDIS Residence, Level 5, Dance Studio19
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Don’t miss the chance to be part of the largest street performance and float parade in Asia - Chingay! Sign up as a volunteer to be part of the MDIS contingent to showcase your talents in performing arts to a global audience.
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Want some cheap and good CNY goodies? Look no further and join us in the upcoming 1-day trip to Johor Bahru for good deals!
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You are never too old to set anothergoal or to dream a new dream.- C.S. Lewis
Dear Dr Amir Singh,Thank you for your efforts in keeping the lectures interesting and engaging! You are
more than a teacher; also a friend, counsellor and a father to the students!
Miina IvashkovsAdvanced Diploma in Psychology
MDIS
Dear Zoan WongThank you for ensuring we are always
updated! You are one of the best coordinators! Anoop Dharma
Master of Business Administration in International MarketingBangor University
Dear Sia Hua LimExtremely grateful for your patience and support! Keep up the good work.
Neha GuptaMaster of Business AdministrationUniversity of Bradford
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A staff member made your day?
We’ll love to hear about it! Find any one of these “Thank You” cards – located all over campus, but particularly around Student Services – and fill them out to make their day too!
Dear Shobana Balakrishna
You are a very friendly, helpful and polite librarian. You make
MDIS shine!
Annie ShenMaster of Business Administration
University of Sunderland
Dear Lee Ing You are like a big sister, caring for
all our needs. Thank you for your
patience and assistance!
Cherry (Xu Chenyu)Master of International Tourism
and Hotel ManagementSouthern Cross University
Dear Career Assistance Unit
Congratulations on the successful career fair! It was very helpful and motivating!
Nattawee M. Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business & MarketingUniversity of Sunderland
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