Specialist Diploma Programmes

Specialist Diploma in Food Entrepreneurship is an online programme, which is a part of the start-up lab initiative which aims to nurture students with entrepreneurial mindset to become successful in pursuing their entrepreneurial dream.

Programme Dates

• 25th March 2024

• 26th August 2024

Specialist Diploma in Food Entrepreneurship

This is an online programme, which is a part of the start-up lab initiative which aims to nurture students with entrepreneurial mindset to become successful in pursuing their entrepreneurial dream. It is expected to impart cross-disciplinary entrepreneurial skills beyond food & beverage industry with one of the six key domains of market segments namely, well-being, sustainability, tourism, do good, education and journalism.

This innovative course and one of the first of its kind, is expected to expand and stimulate cross-disciplinary food related entrepreneurship beyond the Food Service industry driven by design and technology. The main objective of the course is to guide the aspiring entrepreneurs in their start up journey by infusing entrepreneur mindset, business acumen, customer focus and relationship building.

• Prices are subject to change
• Funding validity period is up to 31 May 2025. funding amount may be subject to funding cap.
• This is a SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) eligible programme (for self-sponsored only)
• This is an absentee payroll eligible programme (for company-sponsored only)
• This is a Workfare Skills Support (WSS) Scheme eligible programme
• $109 Application fee (non-refundable) is due upon submission of the application form
• Medical insurance and GST are not applicable to students residing outside Singapore
• Students residing outside Singapore need to acquire own medical insurance
• Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) funding support took effect from 1 Oct 2021, LTVP+ holders can be identified with their green visit pass cards, with the word ‘PLUS’ on the back of the card

SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Funding - 70% programme fee
For all eligible Singaporeans, SPRs and Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) holders.

Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) Funding - up to 90% programme fee
For eligible Singaporeans aged 40 years old and above. Visit skillsfuturegov.sg for more information.

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs - up to 90% programme fee
For SMEs that meet all of the following criteria:

Registered or incorporated in Singapore
At least 30% local shareholding by Singaporeans or SPRs
Employment size of not more than 200 (at group level) or with annual sales turnover (at group level) of not more than SGD100 million
Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employees for the course
Trainees must be Singaporeans or SPRs

Visit ssg.gov.sg for more information.

Admissions Criteria

Academic/Work Experience Requirements:

Obtained at least a minimum average grade of B in any of the WSQ certificate or diploma programmes offered by At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy; OR

Singaporean / Singapore PR Applicants:

Obtained at least a pass in a polytechnic diploma/ITE diploma or equivalent qualifications in the relevant field of study; OR

International Applicants:

Obtained at least a pass in a diploma or equivalent qualifications in the relevant field of study; AND
Possess a minimum of 1 year of working experience in any F&B-related establishments and/or in any of the six key disciplines of well-being, sustainability, tourism, do good, education, journalism and should be at least 19 years old.

Language Proficiency Requirements:

Obtained at least an IELTS score of 5.5 / TOEFL (internet-based total) score of 46-59 / WPL Level 5; AND
Completed/exempted from National Service (for Singaporean males only.

Application

1. Please ensure that all documents listed below are duly prepared:

International Applicant	Singaporean/SPR Applicant
Copy of Passport	Copy of NRIC (front & back)
Recent Passport-sized colour photograph (taken against plain white background)	Copy of highest educational qualification (Certificate / Transcript) & Official Translation (if not in English)
Copy of highest educational qualification (Certificate / Transcript) & Official Translation (if not in English)	NS Certificate of service completion and transcript (for male applicants only)
Resume / Curriculum Vitae (with names & contact info of at least 2 Referees) (please click here for the template)	Resume / Curriculum Vitae (with names & contact info of at least 2 Referees) (please click here for the template)
Student Pass Form (please click here for the form)	Applicants need to submit a business concept in accordance with the attached template (please click here for the template)
Birth certificate and translation (if not in English)
Proof of financial support
Applicants need to submit a business plan in accordance with the attached template (please click here for the template)

2. Click here to apply. Please allow approximately 10 minutes for the online application and ensure all documents are duly completed and submitted online. Any incomplete application will not be processed.

3. Application Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Pay online by credit/debit card for the Application Fee only. Alternatively, we accept NETs, local cheque for local applicants; bank drafts and telegraphic transfers for international applicants. The details are as follows:

Beneficiary: At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy Pte Ltd
Bank: United Overseas Bank Limited
Branch: South Bridge Road
Bank code: 7375
Branch Code: 343
Account No: 934-342-2489
SWIFT Code: UOVBSGSG

4. Complete the online Talent/Personality Test in the Online Application.

5. We will contact the shortlisted applicant within 7 working days for an interview either face-to-face or via webcam if you are an international applicant.

6. After the interview, your application will be submitted to the Admission Board for review. We will notify you within 3 weeks via email.

7. For successful applicants:

International and Local Student without SSG Funding

At-Sunrice will courier the original copy of the Advisory Note, Letter of Acceptance (LOA) and Student’s Contract to your home address.
At-Sunrice will apply for a Student Pass from the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority of Singapore (ICA).
In accordance to ICA regulations, the Student Pass application can only be processed 2 months prior to the programme commencement.

Singaporean/SPR with SSG Funding

Applicants accepted into At-Sunrice's certificate and/or diploma programmes will receive a copy of the Advisory Note, Letter of Acceptance (LOA) and/or Standard PEI Student Contract via email. The student will then be invited to the Academy on a scheduled date to sign the original documents.

8. Please be advised that the nett fees payable has to be made in full within 10 working days upon signing of the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) & student contract or before course commencement date, whichever is earlier. Payment will not be accepted before the signing of LOA & student contract.

9. Training Quality and Outcomes Measurement Survey (TRAQOM) by SkillsFuture Singapore

SSG will conduct the two post-course evaluation surveys in the following manner:

The Quality Survey will be conducted after the course end date through an electronic survey. The survey will be emailed to the trainee through SSG’s central survey system.
The Outcomes Survey will be administered once a year through a contracted vendor. The survey will be sent to shortlisted trainees who have completed their full qualification course(s) or CU(s).
Trainee is to provide your personal email and phone number for SSG to conduct the surveys.
All corporate companies registering their staff for training are to avoid using centralized corporate email and have to use their staff email and phone number for SSG to conduct the surveys.