www.bschool.nus.edu.sg NUS MBA admission requirement Preferred Participant Profile The Business School seeks individuals who have leadership capabilities and the strong desire and drive for academic and management excellence. In ad***ion, the Business School looks for individuals who are motivated, mature, focused and have a desire to make a positive impact on business and society. Entry Requirements: Good Undergraduate Degree Applicants must have a strong academic record in undergraduate study from a reputable, degree-granting academic institution. Work Experience Applicants must have a minimum of two years full-time work experience in management or related functions. Only work experience after graduation is considered. While compulsory military service will not in general substitute for work experience, National Service in Singapore as an officer may be taken into consideration in the computation of length of work experience. Special consideration will be given to applicants with 1st Class Honours degree and have work experience that is less than the requisite. GMAT (NUS Code: 0677) Good Analytical Writing Assessment, Verbal, Quantitative and Total scores for the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) are required. The following Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) cutoffs: AWA 3.5 Verbal 28 Quantitative 37 Total 620 TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required if the medium of instruction during the undergraduate studies was not in English. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 260 (CAT) or 620 (paper). International English Language Testing System (IELTS) may also be accepted and the minimum acceptable overall band score is 6.5. Interview / Written Test Shortlisted applicants may be required to take further evaluation tests and/or attend an interview. Application Procedure Applicants may apply to the NUS MBA program (for the August 2006 intake) either using our online application or using a paper application which can be downloaded from this page. ONLINE APPLICATION Online application is encouraged as it is very flexible, can be paced at onê?Ts convenience, allows for changes and reduces potential for errors in reading handwriting. Scholarships The following entrance scholarships are available for full-time international candidates: 1. Asian Development Bank-JAPAN Scholarship Programs, ADB-JPS 2. NUS Graduate Scholarships for ASEAN Nationals 3. NUS-APEC Scholarship 4. Keppel International Scholarships - Vietnam The following study awards are available for full-time international and local students: 5. NUS Business School Award for ASEAN MBA Students The following bursaries are available for full-time Singaporean candidates: 1. Asian Development Bank-JAPAN Scholarship Programs, ADB-JPS This scholarship is awarded annually by Government of Japan to citizens of developing member countries of the ADB. Up to eleven scholarships are available for award annually to full-time students in the MBA, Master in Social Science (Economics), Master in Public Policy, and Master of Science in Environmental Management programs. Awards of ADB Scholarships are based on scholastic merit and need. Women applicants are especially welcome. ADB scholars may participate in student exchange program with partner universities outside Singapore. ADB scholars are expected to return, within three months after graduation, and stay in their home countries for a period double that of their program duration. Each scholarship will provide for the following: Monthly stipend of S$1,350 Tuition, health insurance, examination fees and other approved fees, allowances and expenses Book Allowance of S$250 per regular semester Cost of travel from home country to Singapore on award of the scholarship Cost of travel from Singapore to home country on successful completion of the program 2. NUS Graduate Scholarships for ASEAN Nationals This scholarship is awarded annually to citizens or permanent residents of a member country of ASEAN. Up to eight scholarships are available for award annually to full-time students in all course-based programs for the full duration of the respective programs. AGS scholars are not allowed to participate in students exchange program with partner universities outside Singapore. There is no bond or obligation for the scholar to be employed by NUS or in Singapore. The scholar is, therefore, expected to complete the designated graduate degree and return to the home country. Each scholarship will provide for the following: Monthly stipend of S$1,350 Tuition, health insurance, examination fees and other approved fees, allowances and expenses Book Allowance of S$250 per regular semester Cost of travel from home country to Singapore on award of the scholarship Cost of travel from Singapore to home country on successful completion of the program. Applicants to ASEAN Graduate Scholarships do not need *****bmit TOEFL or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores, but are expected to have acceptable verbal and AWA scores for their GMAT tests. 3. NUS-APEC Scholarship One APEC Scholarship, co-funded by APEC Education Foundation grant and the Singapore Ministry of Education, is awarded annually to candidates from APEC member economies who are admitted to a full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) at NUS. Monthly stipend of S$1,300 Tuition, health insurance, program application fee and other approved fees, allowances and expenses One time Book Allowance of S$500 One time settling in allowance of S$500 Cost of travel from home country to Singapore on award of the scholarship Cost of student exchange participation, up to S$6,000 Cost of travel from Singapore to home country on successful completion of the program. 4. Keppel International Scholarships - Vietnam Launched in 2003, the Keppel International Scholarships offer outstanding young Vietnamese managers an excellent opportunity to pursue the NUS MBA program and an enriching career with a global conglomerate. Applicants must be successfully admitted to the NUS MBA Program. Upon the successful completion of the course, scholars will be required to serve a 2-year bond with a Keppel company. Value of Award: Tuition and all other compulsory fees Airfare Living Allowance Settling-in allowance Computer/notebook subsidy 5. NUS Business School Award for ASEAN MBA Students The NUS Business School Award for ASEAN MBA Students is established to help defray the cost of an NUS MBA for meritorious applicants. The awards available for the 2005 intake are: , Up to 4 awards at $30,000 each to students from Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam , Up to 4 awards at $15,000 each to students from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand , Up to 2 awards at $10,000 each to students from Brunei and Singapore The awards will only be given if there are qualified candidates to enrich the diversity of the NUS MBA cohort. All exceptional ASEAN applicants will automatically be considered for the awards. Recipients of the awards will be notified by May 2005. ADMISSION Q1. What are the admission requirements? (1) A bachelor''s degree from a reputable university. (2) A minimum of two years full-time work experience (after graduating with a bachelor''s degree) at the time of admission. While compulsory military service will not in general substitute for work experience, National Service in Singapore as an officer may be taken into consideration in the computation of length of work experience. Special consideration will be given to applicants with 1st Class Honours degree and have work experience that is less than the requisite. (3) good score on the verbal, quantitative and analytical sections of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is required. (4) A good score on TOEFL is required if the medium of instruction during undergraduate studies was not English. Minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 260 (CAT) or 620 (paper). (5) Applicants may also be required to take further evaluation tests and/or attend a selection interview. Q2. What is GMAT? The Graduate Management Admission Test is a test widely used by business schools to assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study in business and management. It is the responsibility of the applicant to authorize ETS to send the official score report to NUS. When making score requests, please use NUS code: 0677. Registration materials for GMAT may be obtained by contacting the Educational Testing Service (ETS): Prometric P.O. Box 12964 Kuala Lumpur 50794 Malaysia Tel:02 03 76283333 Fax: 02 03 76283366 GMAT Educational testing Service P.O. Box 6103 Princeton, NJ 08541-6103 United States of America Tel: 1 609 7717330 Fax: 1 609 8834349 For more information about the GMAT, please visit www.mba.com The registration fee is US$225 and the score is valid for five years. Q3. What is the acceptable score for GMAT? There is no cut of score for GMAT. All aspects of the application are considered. For example, an excellent work experience can make up for a lower GMAT and vice-versa. Therefore each application is considered in totality. Q4. Can TOEFL or GRE be a substitute for GMAT? No. Q5.Can NUS accept IELTS or GRE as a substitute for TOEFL? We accept IELTS as a substitute for TOEFL. The minimum Band score is 6.5 However, GRE will not be a substitute for TOEFL. Q6. Will you consider me if I have a professional qualification only (e.g. ACCA)? Why? No. It is the university policy that we cannot consider applicants without a bachelor''s degree for postgraduate studies. Back to top APPLICATION PROCEDURE Q7. How can I get a copy of your application form? We invite you to apply online through here. No e-mail applications will be entertained. Q8. How much is the application fee and how can it be paid? The application fee is S$30 (Oct - Dec) / S$50 (Jan - Mar). Payment of the fee should be in the form of a cheque or bank draft (payable to National University of Singapore). International applicants must pay by bank draft drawn on a bank with a clearing counterparty in Singapore. The application fee is waived for applicants with GMAT scores of 700 and above. Q9. When is the deadline for the application? There are two round of applications. First round is from 1 Oct 2005 to 31 Dec 2005. Admission decision for applications received in the first round will be communicated by 31 Jan 2006. Round 2 of applications is from 1 Jan 2006 to 31 Mar 2006. Admission decision for application received in the second round will be communicated by 31 May 2006. Back to top ACADEMIC MATTERS Q10. What is the duration of your MBA program? Full-time Program, minimum is 16 months. Part-time Program, minimum is 28 months. Q11. What is the maximum period of candidature of your MBA program? The maximum periods of candidature for full-time and part-time candidates are four years and six years respectively, inclusive of approved medical leave and leave of absence. Q12. What are the class timings and schedules? Students of both full-time and part-time MBA programs attend classes on campus. Full-time Students - Day Sessions: 9.00 am to 12.00 noon, 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm. Part-time Students - Evening Sessions: 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm. Q13. Do MBA students have opportunity to join the exchange program? Yes, if they satisfy the prerequisites. Students need to complete the 10 foundation modules and submit their study plans for approval before they can go on overseas exchange. Q14. Are there any internship/placement offers? Yes, internships are offered all year round. The Business School regularly invites companies to conduct recruitment on-campus and give pre-placement talks for final year students. Back to top Q15. Is it necessary to have a laptop? How can I purchase one? NUS is vitally connected to the global knowledge community with its state-of-the-art IT infrastructure and high-speed wireless network. Students are encouraged to have their own laptops. The university has a laptop ownership scheme where attractive prices for selected notebook models are made available for student purchase. Click here for more information. (http://www.nus.edu.sg/global/2004/default.htm) Back to top IMMIGRATION MATTERS Q16. How do I apply for the entry visa and student pass? For nationals of countries (such as China, India, Vietnam, Bangladesh and Myanmar) requiring visas for entry to Singapore, the Business School will apply for the in-principle student pass approval on your behalf. We will send you the in-principle approval letter issued by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority(ICA) - Singapore. For more information about immigration-related issues, please use the following links: http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/prospective/graduate/immigration.htm or http://www.ica.gov.sg/ Q17. Can I get sponsorship for my spouse or children? NUS does not offer sponsorship of spouses or children of students. Students accompanied by spouses/children must apply for their Social Visit Passes on their own at the Singapore Immigration & Registration. Q18. Can international students work on internships? Are there any restrictions on this? Yes, but only after the first semester. International full-time students are also restricted to working a maximum of 16 hours per week during the regular semesters. This ICA restriction is not applicable during vacation breaks. Back to top MEDICAL INSURANCE Q19. Is there any medical insurance for graduate students? All full-time international students are required to take up our Group Medical Insurance Scheme (GMIS) that covers hospitalization/surgical expenses, unless they are able to show proof that they have subscribed to a similar medical insurance scheme. The GMIS scheme is not extended to family members of the students. For more information about the GMIS please use the following link: https://team.nus.edu.sg/registrar/info/info/Notes_on_Group_Medical_Insurance_Scheme.pdf Back to top FINANCIAL AID Q20. Can I apply for a scholarship? International applicants intending to take up full-time study may apply for scholarships when applying to the MBA program. Applicants should indicate the scholarship(s) that they are interested in the application form under the section Source of Finance. Q22. If financial aid is needed and I am not awarded a scholarship, is there any loan available? The Tuition Fee Loan will no longer be available for students from 2005. International students are encouraged to source for loans from your home country to minimise costs. However some banks in Singapore do provide loans for Singapore nationals or Singapore permanent residents. Application forms can be obtained from the school after admission has been granted. However the school does not guarantee that these applications will be succesful. Back to top ACCOMMODATION Q23. Is University accommodation available to graduate students? Graduate students may apply to reside in the University''s hostels, subject to availability. The Residential Services section of the Office of Student Affairs provides assistance to students on accommodation. http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/housing/index.html Q24. Do you have accommodation for married students? Married postgraduates can apply for the leasing of 200 Studio Apartments at Prince George''s Park, which is on-campus. Alternatively, the Residential Services has a register/database of rooms/apartments in nearby private housing estates on lease. More information about housing may be obtained at the following link: http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/housing/acc/gsa.html Back to top
Đọc xong cái này em thấy mấu quá anh owlmain ạ. Nhưng khổ nỗi chưa đủ trình và đủ điều kiện. TOEFL thấp và chưa đủ 2 năm kinh nghiệm. ngậm ngùi để sau vậy. Em đang cố gắng nâng điểm TOEFL đây, mong rằng lần này thi cử không gặp vướng mắc gì. Chúc anh học tập tốt nhé.
Cảm ơn owlmain vì những thông tin hữu ích này. Mình cũng có đọc thông tin trên trang web của trường nhưng ko được đầy đủ như vậy, cảm ơn nhé! Có một điều mình thắc mắc về cái Loan. Theo như chương trình hội thảo mới đây nhất của NUS ở Tp. HCM để promote cho Master of Engineering thì mình vẫn thấy họ đề cặp đến Tuition Fee Loan cho intake 2006 & 2007! Không biết có phải mỗi khoa áp dụng một chính sách khác nhau hay không? hay đây là chính sách chung của bộ giáo dục Sin?
Bạn thân mến, Theo mình nghĩ là tuỳ thuộc vào từng chương trình học sau đại học mà Loan có áp dụng hay không? Với Master Engineering thì ngon lành cành đào.. Nhưng với MBA thì khá khó... Về cơ bản, chương trình Loan này được áp dụng cho tất cả các full time - graduate student.. Bạn có thể tham khảo thêm ở đây.. http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/prospective/graduate/tuitionfee.htm
Lạ nhỉ! Chỉ vì câu "The Tuition Fee Loan will no longer be available for students from 2005" mà mình lo nẫu ruột, nhưng đọc đường link bạn cho thì mọi việc vẫn trong tầm kiểm soát . Mà tại sao MBA thì khó xin cai TFL này hả bạn?
MBA cái gì cũng khó xin - từ admission, học bổng đến cho vay.. Thực ra mình 2 năm vừa rồi chỉ có 3 người VN qua học MBA ở NUS thì cả 3 đều có học bổng. ( 2004 intake thì 3, 2005 intake thì ko có người VN). Còn việc cho vay thì bạn có thể email trực tiếp để hỏi được nhé. Dân Sing willing trả lời lắm, đừng ngại..
Hi, mình đọc hơi lướt nên có thể ko nhìn thấy hạn nộp hồ sơ của NUS. Bạn có thể cho biết hạn nộp hồ sơ các kỳ của NUS được ko? Cám ơn rất nhiều.
Tớ không phải ở Sin nhưng có đọc qua đoạn này nên trả lời được ko? Theo tớ biết thì tuỳ khoa bạn ạ, nhưng cơ bản là một năm có từ 1-2 intake, vào tháng 1 & tháng 8. Hạn chót để nộp hồ sơ là trước 3 tháng kể từ ngày nhập học. Có nghĩa là, nếu bạn định học vào tháng 8, thì cuối tháng 5 là hạn chót nộp hồ sơ. @owlmain: cảm ơn bạn nhiều lắm. Tớ còn lăn tăn một tí này. Civil Engineering hình như chỉ NUS có thôi hả bạn? Tớ tìm đỏ con mắt bên NTU mà kô có. Với lại, trong cùng một thời điểm mình apply cho 2 khoa khác nhau của cùng một trường được ko nhỉ? Nếu khoa này rớt thì hy vọng khoa kia?
