National University of Singapore (NUS), Business School
The NUS Business School is one of the ten faculties/schools in the National University of Singapore, a global knowledge enterprise. NUS inherits its rich academic tradition from a lineage of distinctive predecessor institutions, which includes the University of Malaya (1949), the University of Singapore (1962) and Nanyang University (1956). The university’s roots can be traced to July 1905, when a Medical School was founded in the venture for higher education, later known as the King Edward 7th College of Medicine (1921). The National University of Singapore was inaugurated in 1980 with the merger of the University of Singapore and Nanyang University. Today, NUS is a modern national university that has succeeded in establishing high standards in teaching and research. Having established high academic standards, NUS is now poised to meet the challenges of becoming a world class university.
Location
NUS is located in Kent Ridge, about 12 kilometers from the city centre and occupies 150 hectares of one of the most scenic areas in The Republic of Singapore. Singapore has a very strategic location, which could be used as an ideal base for students who wish to travel in the nearby Southeast Asian region. As a reputable country, Singapore is known to offer the best quality of life in the Asian region. Singapore’s climate is characterized by heavy precipitation particularly from November to January. As a multicultural society, Singapore is comprised of 78% Chinese, 14% Malay and 7% Indian and other ethnic groups. For more information on Singapore please visit: http://www.newasiasingapore.com.
Approximate Term Dates
Fall (Semester 1): Early August to Early December
Winter (Semester 2): Early January to Early May
Academic Information
The programs are rigorous and are designed to offer a balance between theory and practice. The curriculum increasingly places special emphasis on Asia Pacific business issues, and a particularly distinctive feature of the program is its focus on China. Areas of concentration include: Accounting, Finance, Logistics, Operations Management and Marketing.
The class format is comprised of an array of instruction methods including lectures, discussions, case studies, presentations, projects, computer-based business games, multi-media tools and field trips. Attendance is mandatory for all courses since participation constitutes part of the marking grade. Class size ranges from 15 – 60 students.
Credit Equivalency
5 NUS courses = 5 SSB courses (15 SSB credits)
Language
All courses are taught in English.
Singapore has four official languages: Malay, Mandarin, Tamil and English. Malay is the national language and English is the language of administration. Students can enroll in a language course at no cost.
Computer Facilities
NUS has state of the art behavioural laboratories, computer labs and conference rooms that are available at the student’s disposal. Facilities are vast and modern and include the Hon Sui Sen Memorial Library, which houses the Management Collection of 40,000 volumes. This library is part of the library system comprised of six libraries with a total combined collection of over 1.89 million books and bound journals.
Type/Availability of Accommodation
On-campus housing is available in the halls of residence; Eusoff Hall, Kent Ridge, Raffles Hall, Sheares Hall and Temasek Hall. The majority of exchange students live in Prince George’s Park, a newly completed hall of residence. On-campus housing is subject to availability; however, preference is given to international students. Off-campus housing assistance is also available.
Approximate Living Expenses
(Exchange Rate Link http://www.bank-banque-canada.ca/english/exchform.htm)
Health Insurance
Students must purchase health insurance that will cover their stay in Singapore. Proof of recognized health coverage will be required once you arrive in Singapore.
Visa
For visa information, please contact:
General Consulate of Singapore in Toronto, Canada
Suite 3005, 30th Floor
Scotia Plaza 40 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5H 1H1
Canada
Phone: (416) 866 6134
Fax: (416) 933 2416
Web site: http://app.ica.gov.sg/travellers/entry/visa_requirements.asp
Further Research
The official Web site for the National University of Singapore is:
http://www.bschool.nus.edu.sg/
*For more information about NUS, please visit the Resource Library in Room W263.