Lifelong Learning – FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Programme

Our Graduate Diplomas feature a flexible, modular structure, allowing you to stack individual modules. Each programme has specific requirements for the number of modules needed to complete the Graduate Diploma. Please refer to the programme details for more information.
The credits earned from the enrolled modules may count towards credit transfer or exemptions if you choose to convert your studies to a Master’s degree, subject to review by the TUM Asia Admissions Team and approval from TUM. Please note that additional assessments or requirements may apply when enrolling in the Master’s degree programme.
You may apply for the Master’s degree programme during the annual admission cycle from Oct to Mar.
You are not required to take the modules in a prescribed order.
The duration of each module is 45 hours, which may span across days or weeks, depending on the specific module.
Each module is valid for 3 years when used for stacking to a Graduate Diploma or Master’s Degree.

Registration

You can apply online via TUM Asia’s Executive Education Application Portal.

Payment by Bank Transfer

Beneficiary Name: GIST TUM Asia Pte Ltd
Beneficiary Address: 510 Dover Road, #05-01, Singapore 139660
Bank Name: Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd, North Branch, Singapore Account Number: 591-490289-001
Bank Code: 7339
Swift Code: OCBCSGSG

Please email to exd@tum-asia.edu.sg for further discussion.

Please refer to our cancellation and refund policy below.

TUM Asia reserves the right to cancel a course. If you have paid the course registration fee, you will receive a full refund.
Registration fees are inclusive of all course materials, unless otherwise stated.

You will receive an email acknowledgement shortly after your registration within 3 working days. Information provided will include details such as course date, time and venue. If you do not receive any acknowledgement from us, please reach us at exd@tum-asia.edu.sg.

You will receive an email notification at least 10 days before the start date of the course. You will be informed of the final status of this course whether it is confirmed, postponed or cancelled. For all confirmed courses, a reminder email will be sent to all participants 3 days before the start of the course. However, if you do not receive any form of status updates from us, please reach us at exd@tum-asia.edu.sg.

In order to pass the module, 75% minimum attendance with a pass in assessment have to fulfilled for each module.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Please send a written notification to exd@tum-asia.edu.sg for any withdrawal or cancellation.

Course cancellation by TUM Asia
Notification at least 7 days before the course commencement
No cancellation charges
(Full refund of course fee)
Notification less than 7 days before the course commencement
50% of course fees (50% refund)
Notification after the course commencement
100% of course fee (No refund)

Mode of refund

Mode of refund will be through bank transfer.

Kindly note that (if any) transaction costs will be borne by the recipient, and it will be offset from the amount refundable. The whole process will take approximately 3 to 4 working weeks.