About SIRS
The Singapore Institute of Retail Studies (SIRS) is a Continuing Education & Training (CET) institute of Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP). Set up in 2006 as the 1st CET centre in Singapore, SIRS’ excellent performance and track record won the conferment of the National CET Institute status, the pinnacle status for CET centres. Since 2016, SIRS is appointed as the Anchor Provider for the Retail Industry by SkillsFuture Singapore, as well as Programme Manager for various national programmes including the Lean Enterprise Development Scheme, Professional Conversion Programmes, Work-Study Programmes, Job Redesign Place & Train Programme, as well as the Work-Study Bootcamp for Digital Marketing & Branding.
SIRS offers a comprehensive spectrum of Retail programmes and solutions including the Workforce Skills Qualifications, Executive Programmes, Masterclasses, Workshops, Seminar and Conferences. To lead the Retail industry into digitalisation and e-commerce, SIRS established strategic partnerships with market leaders the likes of Alibaba, Amazon, eBay, Lazada, Qoo10, Shopee, SingTel 99% SME and many others, to co-create and bring to market, a suite of cutting edge digital programmes to help retailers extend online and execute successful omnichannel strategies.
NYP-SIRS and SUSS also collaborated to offer an articulation pathway for graduates of Work-Study Post- Diploma - WSQ Specialist Diploma (Operations). Upon completion, candidates can enrol in SUSS’ Bachelor of Science in Marketing and gain recognition for exemptions, enabling them to complete the programme in a shorter period of time.
SIRS offers a comprehensive spectrum of Retail programmes and solutions including the Workforce Skills Qualifications, Executive Programmes, Masterclasses, Workshops, Seminar and Conferences. To lead the Retail industry into digitalisation and e-commerce, SIRS established strategic partnerships with market leaders the likes of Alibaba, Amazon, eBay, Lazada, Qoo10, Shopee, SingTel 99% SME and many others, to co-create and bring to market, a suite of cutting edge digital programmes to help retailers extend online and execute successful omnichannel strategies.
NYP-SIRS and SUSS also collaborated to offer an articulation pathway for graduates of Work-Study Post- Diploma - WSQ Specialist Diploma (Operations). Upon completion, candidates can enrol in SUSS’ Bachelor of Science in Marketing and gain recognition for exemptions, enabling them to complete the programme in a shorter period of time.
About SIRS Digital Commerce
In addition to expanding our services for the evolving retail industry, NYP-SIRS also took on a collaboration with world digital leader, Alibaba Group's TaoBao University to offer a suite of cutting edge digital programmes to help our retailers adopt ecommerce and omni-channel strategies to succeed in today's digital context. Retailers will attain first-hand insights on successful e-commerce strategies, skills, implementation roadmaps and learn how to achieve indisputable market progress in the light of technology disruption.
*As an educational institution, NYP is committed to ensuring a safe and supportive campus and environment where there is respect and dignity for everyone. Accordingly, high standards of conduct are expected from all in our community. In case of any alleged offences committed within our premises, SIRS may report the matter to the security and/or relevant government agencies.