Management Development Institute of Singapore in Tashkent

Management Development Institute of Singapore in Tashkent (MDIST), is one of the first international university branches opened in Uzbekistan. It was established to cover the high demand for professionals in various fields. Since its founding, it has trained more than 2,000 graduates.[1]

Management Development Institute of Singapore in Tashkent
Toshkentdagi Singapur Menejmentni Rivojlantirish Instituti
Motto
Where lifelong learning begins
TypeInternational branch
Established5 September 2007
ChairmanKhamidov Bakhtiyar Sultanovich
RectorDr. Jasur Shavkatovich Salikhov
DirectorMr. Chua Chen Hou
StudentsOver 7100
Location
Tashkent
,
Uzbekistan
LanguageEnglish
ColorsRed, Black, Silver
Websitemdis.uz

History

In January 2007, Uzbek President Islam Karimov was invited to Singapore by its President, S.R.Nathan,[2][3] in order to discuss important international problems, and expand cooperation between two states. During his visit to Singapore, Karimov signed various documents which were aimed to deepen the two nations' cooperation in different spheres. One of the most important issues of the visit was discussion of education in Uzbekistan. The visit led to the establishment of Management Development Institute of Singapore in Tashkent on 5 September 2007, by Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, edict number PD-691.

MDIS Tashkent is currently serving students of Uzbekistan and other CIS countries.

Academic processes, subjects and textbooks are fully organized in accordance with the principles and standards of the Management Development Institute of Singapore, and by the educational standards of the Republic of Uzbekistan. MDIS Tashkent offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and they are recognized as documents of higher education in Uzbekistan, in Singapore, and in the rest of the world. Currently, there are more than 3,100 students at MDIS Tashkent, from different regions of Uzbekistan and many other countries of Central Asia, such as Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan. There are also some students from Ukraine and South Korea. MDIS Tashkent has opened dormitories and hostels for these students.

The main campus of the Management Development Institute of Singapore in Tashkent is supplied with state-of-the-art classrooms, lecture halls, computer laboratories, a hospitality training center, tennis court, indoor swimming pool, volleyball court, football pitch, and gym. In all, the campus covers 5.2 hectares. It is fully supplied with Internet and wi-fi access, which allows the students to connect to the World Wide Web at any time. In addition to this, there are some inner facilities for the institute's web portal, which are:

  • Webmail - all students receive notifications from the institute's official web application.
  • Blackboard - allows the students to access a resource database and upload their assignments online
  • Intranet - the Intranet system provides students with their attendance, progress information, and timetables. Timetables are changed every week.

MDIS Tashkent has one of the biggest information resource centers among universities of Tashkent. Interested students can enter the information resource center at any time and use textbooks or read books which they are interested in. The center is fully supplied with computers and Internet access.[1][4][5]

Founders

The Management Development Institute of Singapore in Tashkent is a joint venture educational establishment which offers international recognized degrees. It is currently owned by two institutions, which are the Management Development Institute of Singapore[6] and Uzbekistan Banking Association.[7] They own the 51% and 49% of the institute respectively.[8]

Partner universities

The Management Development Institute of Singapore in Tashkent cooperates with two international universities – the University of Sunderland, Bangor University and Teesside University (United Kingdom).[9] After finishing the Foundation Program, all MDIS Tashkent students are asked to choose one of the partner universities in order to accomplish their undergraduate and postgraduate studies.[10]

Education structure

Education Structure of the Management Development Institute of Singapore in Tashkent consists of three different programs, which are the Foundation Program, Undergraduate Program, and Postgraduate Program.[11]

Foundation Program

The Foundation Program is the first year of the studies and it is offered as a day program which could be completed in one year. The program consists of seven modules for two semesters. The first semester consists of three modules, and the second semester consists of four modules. The Foundation Program provides the students with structured program of studies which helps to improve their English language and communication skills. In addition, it gives a sound knowledge base in business studies, business concepts, encourages the development of a creative attitude, and motivates the participants to understand how the corporations and companies are managed.[12]

Undergraduate Program

The Undergraduate Program is given only to the students who have successfully graduated from the Foundation Program. It lasts three years, and is provided by two different partner universities. However, the list of programs remains the same each year.

Postgraduate Program

The Postgraduate Program is provided under one qualification, which is Master of Business Administration (MBA). Therefore, the qualification is divided into five specializations, which are: Finance, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Supply Chain Management and Human Resource Management. The study duration for full-time students is 15 months, and consists of eight modules for MBA Finance, MBA Marketing, Supply Chain Management and Human Resource Management specializations. The MBA Hospitality Management specialization covers seven modules. To join the MBA programs, interested applicants must have finished an undergraduate program at any university.[13]

Location

The Management Development Institute of Singapore in Tashkent's main campus and hostels are located in Tashkent city, Uzbekistan, Chilanzar district, Bunyodkor Avenue, house 28, 100185.

See also

References
  1. Article about the MDIST oliygoh.uz Retrieved 2 April 2016
  2. State visit of Islam Karimov to Singapore Retrieved 2 April 2016
  3. President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov in Singapore Retrieved 2 April 2016
  4. About the MDIST mdis.uz Retrieved 2 April 2016
  5. About the MDIST in Uzbek Archived 2016-03-23 at the Wayback Machine abituriyent.uz Retrieved 2 April 2016
  6. About the MDIS Archived 2016-03-27 at the Wayback Machine mdis.uz Retrieved 2 April 2016
  7. Uzbekistan banking association at MDIST Archived 2016-04-15 at the Wayback Machine mdis.uz Retrieved 2 April 2016
  8. Founders of MDIS Archived 2016-03-27 at the Wayback Machine mdis.uz Retrieved 02.04.2016
  10. Partner Universities of MDIST Archived 2016-03-27 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2 April 2016
  11. List of Programs Archived 2016-03-27 at the Wayback Machine mdis.uz Retrieved 02.04.2016
  12. Foundation Program at MDIS Archived 2016-03-27 at the Wayback Machine mdis.uz Retrieved 2 April 2016
  13. Postgraduate program at MDIST Archived 2016-03-27 at the Wayback Machine mdis.uz Retrieved 2 April 2016

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