{"id":815,"date":"2019-05-31T07:51:40","date_gmt":"2019-05-31T07:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erci.edu.sg\/?page_id=815"},"modified":"2026-07-08T23:49:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T15:49:26","slug":"faq-and-useful-links","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/erci.edu.sg\/?page_id=815","title":{"rendered":"FAQ and Useful Links"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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FAQ and Useful Links<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Established in 2003, ERC Institute (ERCI) has gained significant recognition as an Institute that truly cares about our students\u2019 education. We aim to equip students with the most relevant knowledge, applicable skills and the right attitude to help each student to achieve their highest potential. ERCI has strived to create an environment that encourages our students to be critical thinkers, innovative problem solvers and implementers of robust ideas by riding on the next wave of future business trends and technological developments. Our list of successful alumni is a proven testimonial to our Institute\u2019s reputation.<\/p>

As an education provider, we have pioneered the concept of an education ecosystem, where both life-skills and academic knowledge play equally important roles so that our students can create a positive impact in the commercial world and in their communities. We have also included mentorship and facilitation as key components of student engagement with interactive-participative learning to encourage innovative design-thinking outcomes.<\/p>

ERCI believes strongly in encouraging entrepreneurship and provides entrepreneurial platforms for all our students (and alumni) to incubate business ideas. Should our students wish to challenge themselves as entrepreneurs, we have a business start-up ecosystem to expose our students to networking opportunities, co-office sharing spaces, business mentorships and potential investment initiatives in a regional context.<\/p>

We have taken a revolutionary spirit towards learning in business education and we are always looking to encourage each other to pursue unconventional lines of thinking, in order to help our students create a positive future. We are constantly improving our teaching methodologies, service standards and curriculum designs to offer value innovations for our students, regardless of nationality and cultural differences.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes, the programmes are all registered with Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA)<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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No, the degree conferred will be the same as those students who did their degrees in the countries where the universities are.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes, we do have various scholarship platforms where we aim to help outstanding and deserving students to pursue their education.<\/span><\/p>

For more information on the scholarships, please send us an email to\u00a0enquiry@erci.edu.sg<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Our student population have grown to about 10,000 in the last 16 years, with a good mix of International and local students.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes, ERCI is EduTrust Certified.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes, we approve applicants from different private schools on a case-by-case basis.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes, you can apply for more than one programme. We have course consultants to assist you with your academic decisions.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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From\u00a0Certificates<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0MBA<\/a>, ERCI offers a complete education journey. Our\u00a0Advanced Diploma<\/a>\u00a0programmes give students a direct pathway university degree with University of Chichester and Swansea University.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) had been responsible for overseeing the private education sector to carry out its functions and powers relating to private education under the Private Education Act 2009.<\/span><\/p>

With effect from 1 July 2026,<\/b>\u00a0SSG has merged with Workforce Singapore (WSG) to form the Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA), which now regulates the sector and facilitates capability development efforts to uplift standards in the local private education industry.<\/p>

The EduTrust Certification Scheme (EduTrust) is a voluntary quality assurance scheme administered by SWDA for PEIs in Singapore. It aims to recognise PEIs that can consistently maintain high standards in key areas of management and in the provision of education services. (swda.gov.sg<\/a>)<\/p>

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Payments can be made by telegraphic transfer (TT), Flywire, cash, Credit Card,<\/strong> or cheque<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes, you can if you meet the criteria to be considered as a mature candidate.<\/p>

You will need to provide your CV, a copy your NRIC\/passport as proof that you are at least 30 years old, latest educational certificate and transcript of your highest qualification.<\/p>

Our Academic director will interview you before the application.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Here are a few examples:<\/p>

Ken Leong, entrepreneur<\/strong><\/p>

Ken is our UOW MBA part-time graduate as well as a local entrepreneur. He is the founder of an accounting firm, 361 Degree Consultancy. Ken started his business as a one-man show whereby he used his own money to start up a small startup. It was tough initially as he needs to juggle with his business, his young family as well as his MBA studies. This father of 2 boys, has finally grown his business to a stable stage and graduated from his MBA.<\/p>

Suhaimi Rafdi, Former Chief Executive Office of Cathay Organisation Holdings<\/strong><\/p>

Started as a server with KFC and now CEO at Cathay Organisation and winner of Singapore main Malay newspaper, Berita Harian Achiever of the Year Award 2012, Suhaimi Rafdi has over 20 years of experience in the entertainment, leisure, hospitality and F&B industries, as well as extensive experience in F&B management, cinema operations and event organisation. Suhaimi has a Bachelor of Science in Marketing with the National University of Ireland, Masters in Marketing and Casino Management. Suhaimi has chosen to study his MBA with University of Wolverhampton, UK at ERC Institute and graduate with Merit in 2013.<\/p>

In 1996, Suhaimi joined Cathay Organisation Holdings as an Assistant General Manager of Cathay Cineplexes, a subsidiary of Cathay Organisation Holdings Limited where he was seconded to Penang and assigned to set up multiplexes in Malaysia. In 2004, he was responsible for the operations and marketing functions of eight Cathay Cineplex sites and for acquisition and film distribution of commercial and critically acclaimed and cutting edge films in Singapore and Malaysia.<\/p>

In 2006, Suhaimi was promoted to President of Business Operations where he was responsible for 21 of Cathay Organisation\u2019s subsidiary companies in Singapore and Malaysia. Soon, he was assigned to oversee the Corporate Service functions of the Organisation, which include Human Resource, Finance, Legal, Group Communications, Information Technology, Internal Audit and Property & Projects Division.<\/p>

He also set up joint venture partnership involves an extensive project in the development, management and operations of cineplexes and megaplexes in the Middle East, North Africa, the Indian sub-continent and Indonesia. In 2007, he was nominated 4th in the top ten power list of entertainers by The Straits Times, Life!.<\/p>

In January 2008, Suhaimi was promoted to Chief Executive Officer of the Group overseeing all the business functions which has an annual turnover of SGD200 million.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Most of our adult learners or mature students face the problem of time management as many of them are studying part-time while holding onto a full-time job. This inevitably resulted in these students having difficulties juggling both work and studies.<\/p>

It may be more challenging for those who have a family where they need to devote their time on. Our counsellors and lecturers do provide advice and guidance to these students to assist them in better time management \u2013 by prioritising their important tasks, avoid procrastinating etc.<\/p>

Our lecturers will always engage with the adult learners and share their experiences., This gives the mature students more confidence because the younger students may also want to learn from them based on their experiences whilst the mature learners can learn from the younger generation about things they are not comfortable in or from hearing experiences from different parts of the world. This works well in the Contemporary Issues in Management module when discussing Globalisation and what works here in Singapore may not necessarily work elsewhere, or may be completed somewhat differently.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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As there are many PEIs in Singapore,\u00a0 it is necessary to understand the institutions and their track records, such as the kind of students being accepted at there and the specialisations.\u00a0 It is advisable to visit the institution to see what they have.<\/p>

Many PEIs offer programmes that will accept adult learners leading to a Diploma, Degrees and Masters programmes from a variety of Universities around the world. There may be bridging courses required before you can officially enrol in a programme of your choice.\u00a0<\/p>

An objective of a PEI is to ensure you graduate with a recognised qualification.\u00a0\u00a0 You may want to ignore the traditional advice of pursuing an education in a PEI\u00a0 based solely on the brand and size of the school.\u00a0It is advisable to examine other areas, such as student council activities, entrepreneurship learning, career path counselling activities, internships, scholarships, connections to industries and even job placement possibilities, flexibility of time tables, besides the programme of your choice.\u00a0<\/p>

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a01) Duration \u2013 if the duration is of reasonable length. Too long a duration, one may not have the perseverance to pull through.\u00a0
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a02) Class schedules \u2013 whether the class frequency and timing suits your existing lifestyle or routine, e.g. weekend classes may be better and more focused for those who work late on weekdays.
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a03) Budget \u2013 are the costs of the course is within your budget. Do not over-commit on the costs else it may be a burden and add onto the stress of the studies.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Most adult learners drop out of their courses because they lack the perseverance and determination to continue. In order not to give up, they should take note of their discipline and time management in coping with their studies, as well as work and family. The resources available to them at ERCI are:<\/p>