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 Term (Semester 1): Early August to early December
Winter Term (Semester 2): Early January to early May
Credit Equivalency
4 NUS courses = 12 SSB credits
5 NUS courses = 15 SSB credits
Academic Information
The program is best characterized by its rigor, relevance, and rewarding educational experience designed to offer a balance between theory and practice.
The dynamic Student Exchange Program has hosted about 1,000 students from more than 30 countries for both undergraduate and graduate students. 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.
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.
Size of Classes/Features
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. The teaching faculty is comprised of 200 professors in which 70-80% have obtained their PhD’s from reputable U.S. universities. Many of the faculty have work and consulting experience that is valuable in enriching the learning experience of students and program participants.
Class size: 32 to 55 Students
Course load: 42 hours per course
There are approximately 15 electives to choose from. For additional course information visit http://www.fba.nus.edu.sg/graduate/gsb/gears/index.htm#5
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. Application for on-campus housing must be completed within the time specified. For more information or to attain application forms please visit: http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/prospective/non-graduating.html. Banking facilities, postal services, telephone services, sports and recreation facilities, health service and canteen facilities can all be found within campus.
Health Insurance
It is mandatory for students to have health insurance that provides essential medical coverage for: outpatient consultation, treatment, medication and hospitalization in any government restructured hospital within Singapore. Students without insurance coverage must purchase the Medical Insurance for NG students (MINGS) administered by the University Health Service (UHS). Exchange students who purchase any other insurance must confirm that it provides the essential medical coverage in Singapore before they can be exempted by the UHS. Please note that students are required to provide a substantial deport before hospitalization at a government restructured hospital in Singapore.
Visa
For up-to-date information, contact the consulate at:
40 King Street West, Suite 3005, Toronto, ON
416-866-6134 http://www.sir.gov.sg/travel_tips/visareqs.html
Further Research
For more information about this partnership school, see the exchange literature available in the Schulich Exchange Reference Library located in room W263 SSB or visit their Web site at: http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro