The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) has plans to double its Clementi campus size in 5 years' time.

It moved to its current home in 2001.

The plan to expand its Clementi campus was announced at a plaform topping up ceremony today. The ceremony was officiated by President S R Nathan and Mrs Nathan, and attended by some 200 guests.

Rolled out in two phases, the expansion plan is estimated to cost $300 million and is expected to be completed by 2014.

With an extra 56,000 square meters of space, which is more than double its current campus, SIM retains its position as the largest private tertiary institution in Singapore, both in terms of total campus size and student enrolment.

According to a press statement, the new campus extension caters to the growing needs of the SIM University (UniSIM). It now has some 10,000 students, compared to 8,000 in 2007. This number is expected to grow by another 40% to 14,000 by 2020.

To support UniSIM's growth in student population, more staff will also be required and the new extension will allow UniSIM to house staff from its four academic schools within its own premises.

Currently under construction in Phase One of the plan, is a six-storey building adjacent to the existing campus.

The 28,000 square meters of space will provide for a wireless environment that comprises a student hub, students' lounge and private study areas.

There will also be a library extension that incorporates a cyberstation, an interactive zone, gaming room and an al-fresco study area.

It will also have 27 lecture theatres, 32 seminar rooms and 4 computer labs, all equipped and wired with state-of-the-art technology to enhance learning for a new generation of IT-savvy learners.