The Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) is a well-established private education institution here in Singapore that offers Preparatory Courses, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Higher Diplomas, globally recognised Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes across various disciplines, including a Doctorate degree.
Being one of the most established not-for-profit professional institutes in Singapore, MDIS believes in the importance of lifelong learning to stay relevant in an ever-changing world. It offers more than 70 industry-relevant tertiary education programmes in partnership with eight globally recognised university-partners from the UK and the US, preparing students to be work-ready.
MDIS is EduTrust certified, attesting to its exemplary education and business excellence standards. The institute was first awarded the certification in 2010 – subsequently renewed it for four years in 2014, 2018 and 2023. MDIS was also one of the first Private Education Institutions (PEIs) to be registered under the Enhanced Registration Framework.
The institute achieved a double win at the Singapore Prestige Brand Award (SPBA); it was one of four winners as well as the overall winner of the SPBA - Heritage Brands 2018. In 2017, MDIS was ranked 4th for the Enterprise 50 Award for its contributions in spurring Singapore’s economy. In 2019, MDIS had successfully transited from Singapore Service Class to Singapore Quality Class (Service) and is honoured to be one of the winners for the Corporate Merit Award at the Biennial Singapore Health Award.
Continuing with its long-standing tradition of giving back to society, the MDIS Education Trust Fund (inaugurated in 1999) supports deserving students facing financial difficulties in pursuing their education in Singapore. To date, MDIS has awarded more than 8,000 scholarships and bursaries totalling S$6.3 million. The institute also actively supports several charities and provides community assistance, in reaching out to the young, elderly, and disabled
