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| General |
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How do I contact Temasek Business School for course enquiries?
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You can contact Temasek Business School through telephone number 6780 5127 or email: bushotline@tp.edu.sg. Alternatively you can visit the Temasek Business School website at www-bus.tp.edu.sg.
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As a parent, I would like to have my child’s time-table. How do I get it?
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Your child will be able to access the timetable online through www.tp.edu.sg and print it accordingly. You will then be able to get a copy from your child.
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I am a parent and will be going on holiday with my children. One of my children is studying in Temasek Business School at Temasek Polytechnic. How do I access the site to know when is the vacation period?
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You can access http://www.tp.edu.sg/home/courses/calendar.htm to find out the period for vacation.
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What are the differences between Diploma with Merit, Honours’ List and Director’s List?
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Diploma with Merit is awarded to the Top 5% of graduating diploma cohort at the Senior level. The Honours’ List is awarded to the Top 10% of graduating diploma cohort at the Senior level. The Director’s List is awarded to the Top 10% of diploma cohort awarded for Freshman and Junior levels.
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If I would like to chIf I would like to check about the venue of any workshop conducted by Temasek Business School, who should I contact? eck about the venue of any workshop conducted by Temasek Business School, who should I contact?
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You can contact Temasek Business School General Office Hotline at 67805127 to find out the venue of the workshop.
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How long is the Student Internship Programme (SIP) for Temasek Business School students? How do I apply for the student to work in my company?
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The SIP for Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management students is for 20 weeks. The SIP for the Diploma in Law & Management, Logistics & Operations Management, Marketing, Business and Accounting & Finance students is for 12 weeks.
The SIP for Diploma of Communications and Media Management is for 24 weeks and for Diploma of Business Information Technology is 16 weeks. In order to apply for student to work in your company, please call Ms Yenni Leong of Temasek Business School at 67806552 or email at aiyen@tp.edu.sg.
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As a student, I would like to book the school classroom for a seminar. How should I proceed?
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You would have to inform your Care Person who will then inform the Temasek Business School’s General Office staff to check on the availability of the classroom.
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As a current Business student, how can I borrow a blazer for an official function of Temasek Polytechnic?
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The blazers are to be used only for official events of Temasek Polytechnic. You can borrow the blazers from Temasek Business School by contacting Mr. Francis Tay at telephone number 67805902. The event organizer should send a list of the students and their blazer sizes by email to Mr Fancis Tay at his email address at yongkow@tp.edu.sg and collect it personally from him.
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As a student, I have actively participated in an official event. What is the SEAL (Service, Enrichment, Achievement, Leadership) grading system? Who can I check on the update of the CCA (Co-Curricular Activities) points in the SEAL grading system?
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The SEAL grading system systematically records your participation in Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs). You can check the update of CCA points with your subject tutor or care person.
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What is the procedure for application of Leave of Absence (LOA) for official events or competition?
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LOA is normally submitted by students for participation in a school performance, official event or competition. It must be submitted with supporting documents at least one week before the date of absence except under special, extenuating or emergency cases. Students must inform and get the recommendation from the Care Person and approval from their Course Managers. The form required for the submission of application of LOA is obtainable from the Temasek Business School General Office.
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If I lose my ez-link card, what telephone number should I call?
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You can call Transitlink Hotline number at 1800-2255663. Alternatively you can surf this website www.transitlink.com.sg for further details.
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How can a student apply for an ez-link card?
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A student can apply for an ez-link card by visiting the Transitlink office or calling the Transitlink Hotline number at 1800-2255663. Alternatively you can surf this website www.transitlink.com.sg for further application details.
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Where can I find my lost items?
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You can check for your lost items at any of the various Academic Schools’ General Office, the One-Stop Centre or the Estates & Facilities Management Department.
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How do I update my address and contact number?
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You would be able to update your personal address and contact telephone number at the One-Stop Centre or on-line through the http://www.tp.edu.sg website.
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What is the tuition fees payable per year?
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To find out the updated tuition fees payable per year, please visit our site at http://www.tp.edu.sg/home/admissions/fees.htm.
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| Admission |
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What is the latest minimum entry requirements for admission to the Temasek Polytechnic?
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For the latest on the minimum entry requirements, you can access the following site at http://www.tp.edu.sg/home/admissions/require/entry.htm.
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For overseas enquiry on admission matters, which department at Temasek Polytechnic can I contact?
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If you have any overseas query on admission, you can contact the International Relations & Industry Services at 21 Tampines Avenue 1, Singapore 529757 or Tel: (65) 67805199 Fax: (65) 67894409, (65) 67898187
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I am interested in sending my daughter for the Diploma in Law & Management Course. She has just completed her O level this year. Which universities in UK, Australia and NZ recognised the above for entry into LLB? What are their entry requirements? When is the admission for the polytechnic?
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There are 19 United Kingdom, 10 Australia and 2 New Zealand universities whose LLB is recognized in Singapore for purposes of practicing law. Of these, several recognize our Diploma in Law & Management. The popular ones which our graduates go to are University of Leicester, University of Durham, University of Exeter and University of Southampton. In Australia, universities like Murdoch, Flinders and Tasmania have accepted our graduates. In New Zealand, Victoria University of Wellington & University of Auckland recognize our diploma. Generally, with the exception of the top end universities like Oxford, Cambridge & Melbourne, students from the polytechnic should be able to secure a place if they have a good final result. Entry requirements vary but generally they would require a B average. The admissions will begin as soon as the O level results are released.
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Other than the qualification enrolment for GCE ‘O’ Levels, is there any other chance that an ITE Graduate (Graduated in Nitec of Service Skills(Retail)) plus working experience in the retail industry with a recommendation letter from the company I worked can qualify for a place at Temasek Business School?
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For minimum entry requirement using ITE certificates, please refer to http://www.tp.edu.sg/home/admissions/require/entry_ite.htm for further details.
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How do I know whether the course I have applied to study at Temasek Business School is right for me?
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It depends on the aptitude of the student as well as his/her strengths in the different subjects. Normally ELB2R2 (English Language, Best Two Subjects, Relevant Two Subjects) is the guiding principle. For example, if a person is strong in Principles of Accounts, it may be good for him/her to consider Business courses like Diploma in Accounting & Finance and Diploma in Business/Logistics & Operations Management/Marketing.
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| Career Prospect / Further Education |
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How far can a diploma from Temasek Business School take me as compared to a degree?
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Upon graduation, Temasek Business School diploma holders can start their career as middle-management executives. This diploma will lead to a better grasp of the foundation levels of the degree programme. Normally diploma holders from Temasek Business School do very well at the universities as they are better equipped in project work involving real life scenarios
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Which university in Singapore would I be able to pursue a degree in Hospitality Management after getting a Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management from Temasek Business School?
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You can pursue a Bachelor of Business majoring in Hospitality & Tourism at the Nanyang Technological University.
There are a number of local commercial educational institutions in Singapore offering degrees awarded by foreign universities through distance learning relating to Hospitality and Tourism Management courses.
However, should you decide to pursue an overseas education, many universities in countries such as the United States of America, Australia and United Kingdom, do recognise the Temasek Polytechnic diploma.
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I am interested in furthering my education after completing my diploma. Who can I contact for further advice regarding my studies and also which universities provide Temasek Polytechnic graduates with advanced standing?
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You can contact the Career and Course Advising Office (CCAO) at Temasek Polytechnic. As a resource centre, the CCAO maintains a collection of university prospectus and guidebooks. For further details, please contact CCAO at telephone number 67806480 or email CCAO’s Hotline at ccaohotline@tp.edu.sg.
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What are the chances of me furthering my studies after completing the diploma programme from Temasek Business School?
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There are many opportunities available to students to pursue their studies after successfully completing their diploma at Temasek Business School. Graduates can pursue degree studies at the local or overseas universities.
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As an employer, we would like to place a job advertisement at Temasek Business School. Who should we approach at Temasek Polytechnic?
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You can write to International Relations & Industry Services (IRIS), Temasek Polytechnic at 21 Tampines Avenue 1, Singapore 529757. Alternatively you can call IRIS at 6780 5199 or fax to 6789 4409 or 6789 8187.
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We are a law firm. As an employer, I would like to recruit a Diploma of Law & Management graduate. Who should I approach at Temasek Business School?
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You can write or fax to Mrs Srila Kurup, Course Manager for Diploma in Law and Management at Temasek Business School. Alternatively you can also write or fax to Mr Looi Kwok Peng, Lecturer for Diploma in Law & Management at Temasek Business School. The address is 21 Tampines Avenue 1 Singapore 529757 or Fascimile No: 6788 3940.
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I aspire to be a television newscaster/ broadcast journalist. Will the Diploma in Communications & Media Management course allow me to specialise in it?
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The Diploma in Communications & Media Management course offers a subject in Broadcast Performance in which students are trained in on-air presentation for television. In addition Temasek Business School also offers a subject in Broadcast Journalism. As part of this subject, students are required to produce and present weekly news bulletins. They will be trained in all aspects of television journalism including how to be an effective television reporter/journalist, newscaster, news producer, editor etc.
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How marketable is a diploma from Temasek Business School in today's market?
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A diploma from Temasek Business School is very marketable today in view of the fact that it is based on skills driven as well as hands-on approach. The career prospects are very promising as long as students perform well and gain relevant working experience.
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| Examinations |
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Will I be debarred from the examinations if I do not meet the 85% attendance requirement?
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There will be no debarment against students who fail to attain at least 85% attendance requirement. Students who do not meet the attendance requirement for a subject will be eligible to take both the main, and where applicable, supplementary examination/assessment for the subject. However, affected subject for which attendance requirement of 85% is not met will be awarded with a maximum non-graded pass at the main or supplementary examination/assessment, with an associated grade point of 1.0.
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