ADVANCE ON YOUR OWN TERMS
The NUS MBA offers the option of two formats: a 17-month full-time programme and a part-time programme for working professionals who want to advance their leadership competencies without putting their careers on hold.
The NUS MBA is offered on both full-time and part-time basis. A typical module comprises of 4 modular credits (MCs) and meets 3 hours a week for 14 weeks. The programme has one intake each year, and commences in July/August for both part-time and full-time participants.
Note: In view of the COVID-19 situation, and to allow our students more time to plan for their MBA, the start date of the August 2020 intake will be moved to January 2021 for both the full-time and part-time MBA. The programme duration still remains at 17 months for the full-time MBA and 24 months for the part-time MBA. Please visit this page for updates to the application deadlines, or refer to our COVID-19 FAQs for more information. There will be no impact on the August 2021 intake.
10 core modules + 7 elective modules
FULL-TIME MBA PROGRAMME
- Full-time MBA students complete their studies within 17 months. This schedule offers students with the opportunity to enrich their learning experience by spending a semester on student exchange and another semester on internship.
- Core module classes are generally held in the day while elective classes are generally held in the evenings.
- Full-time students must enrol in modules totalling up to at least 12 MCs and up to 20 MCs per semester. During special terms, full-time students can only enrol for modules up to a maximum of 8 MCs for each special term.
- Part-time students must enrol for modules totally up to at least 4 MCs and not more than 12 MCs of study per semester. For each special term, part-time students can register for up to 8 MCs.
- Each academic year consists of two regular semesters and two optional Special Terms.
SEMESTERS
- Semester I : August – November/December
- Semester II : January – April
- Special Term I : (optional) May – June
- Special Term II : (optional) June – July
CLASS TIMINGS AND SCHEDULE
MBA classes meet once a week per module during regular semesters and twice a week during special terms. The duration of each class during regular semesters is 3 hours. The duration for each class during special term is 3.5 hours.Classes are held in the:
- Mornings (9.00am to 12.00pm)
- Afternoons (12.00pm to 3.00pm and 3.00pm to 6.00pm)
- Evenings (6.30pm to 9.30pm)
Part-time students would be given priority for core modules classes held in the evenings.
| No. of Modules | Other Activities | |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Semester 1 (Aug-Nov) | 5 | – |
| Semester 2 (Jan-Apr) | 5 | – |
| Special Term 1 (May-Jun) | 2 | – |
| Special Term 2 (Jun-Jul) | 1 | Internship |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 (Aug-Nov) | 4 | Student Exchange / Internship |
PART-TIME MBA PROGRAMME
The part-time NUS MBA programme allows working managers and professionals to upgrade their managerial skills and pursue further professional growth opportunities. Classes for part-time MBA students are held during weekday evenings and/or weekends.| 24-month schedule | 30-month schedule | |
|---|---|---|
| No. of Modules | No. of Modules | |
| Year 1 | ||
| Semester 1 (Aug-Nov) | 2 | 2 |
| Semester 2 (Jan-Apr) | 2 | 2 |
| Special Term 1 (May-June) | 2 | 2 |
| Special Term 2 (Jun-Jul) | 2 | 2 |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 (Aug-Nov) | 2 | 2 |
| Semester 2 (Jan-Apr) | 3 | 2 |
| Special Term 1 (May-Jun) | 2 | 2 |
| Special Term 2 (Jun-Jul) | 2 | 1 |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 1 (Aug-Nov) | – | 2 |
NUS MBA is a journey of self discovery, culture immersion and leadership improvement. The most valuable asset I learnt is “leading from who you are”.
China, Class of 2017
2015 Intake, Full time