Singapore, 7 Febuary 2003

Online programmes from Salem International University gives you more flexibility

In today's wired economy, information instantly reaches all corners of the globe. New ideas, challenges and opportunities have an immediate impact on business around the world. PurpleTrain.com is proud to bring to you a series of programmes from SIU, uniquely designed for flexible, forward-thinking managers and leaders looking to prosper in this global information age.

Programmes available include the Associate of Science Degree in Business Management, the Bachelor of Science in Business Management, the Associate of Science Degree in Information Technology and the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (IT) and for those looking for postgraduate programmes: Master of Business Administration.

“Salem International University’s online programs provide an international perspective and provide an in-depth knowledge of the values, skills and practical applications that are unique to the contemporary business/IT environments,” said Mr Stephen Tan, Executive Director of PurpleTrain.com

Delivered fully online via PurpleTrain.com, these programmes are especially appealing to frequent travellers as well as busy executives who find it difficult to fit in traditional classroom style of learning with their busy schedules. In fact, e-learning is for everyone who has a passion for higher education and is eager to learn.

The benefits of these online programmes include the fact that:

  • Students can take these courses concurrently with their diploma programmes. Students can also take up these programmes at any stage of their learning. For instance, a Diploma in Computer Studies student who wishes to pursue his or her degree can sign up for the programme upon graduation. Thereafter, he or she is required to complete 29 courses in order to earn a bachelor's degree. An Advanced Diploma graduate in a similar field, however, is only required to complete 16 courses in order to earn the degree, depending on the exemption given by the University;
  • Programmes are equivalent to taught mode and classes are conducted by highly qualified professors from SIU. A small class size of 25 students per chat session will ensure smooth facilitation throughout the chat sessions;
  • Short Duration of 2.5 to 3.5 years to obtain a Bachelor’s degree from a Diploma level (a normal track for a taught class degree programme take a minimum duration of 4 years to complete);
  • Credits earned are transferable and recognised by most US colleges and universities;
  • Course fees for programmes are charged on a modular basis and students need only pay according to the number of courses taken. Course fee is at US$797 per course. Very attractive promotion prices are available for the Associate Degree and MBA program. Please contact our course consultants for the promotion prices.

Salem International University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Completion degree options have been developed for Informatics diploma students, check out how you can pursue the Associate Degree or Bachelors of Science courses on PurpleTrain. Students with alternative qualifications will be assessed on a case to case basis.

Interested applicants may email us at enquiry@purpletrain.com or call our Enquiry Hotline at 9067-4311 for details.


About Salem University

Salem International University (SIU) is a private, independent, liberal arts college based in West Virginia. Governed by a Board of Trustees, it was founded in 1888 as Salem College and enjoyed a long history of education innovation.

In June 2001, Informatics entered into a partnership with SIU. SIU will remain a private, non-profit institution of higher learning, and will work with Informatics to provide both on-campus and on-line education to students from around the world. This is a unique relationship and is one of the first partnerships of its kind for an American institution of higher learning.

The mission of SIU is to educate students to become world citizens by ensuring their acquisition of diverse, non-prejudice knowledge, and enabling them to make decisions from an international perspective.

About Informatics Group

The Informatics Group, established in 1983, is a multinational corporation providing training and educational services in information technology and business management. Through its international franchising program and strategic acquisitions, Informatics presently has a global network of more than 548 centres spanning 44 countries.

The company presently offers five franchise products: Informatics Computer School, Thames Business School, CAL Computer Training Centre, Cambridge Child Development Centre and RACC. For more information, please visit http://www.informaticsgroup.com.

About PurpleTrain.com

PurpleTrain.com is the e-learning service provider which offers a one-stop service for business and IT education programs, corporate training courses and education-related services.

By combining innovative technology with world-class training content, PurpleTrain.com offers companies and individuals a high value, quality and effective on-line training solution. Over 1000 online courses are available, offering masters, degrees, diplomas and certificates in business and IT programs. Our online learning community now stands at over 67,000 users.

PurpleTrain.com is a 100%-owned venture of Informatics Holdings Limited, a leading training and education provider listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange. Informatics Holdings Limited is the only IT-based education provider in Singapore that made the ranking among Forbes Global's 200 Best Small Companies in the world.

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