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Curriculum Matters

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Program & Module


Program Structure


Period of Candidature


On-line Registration of Modules


Adding & Dropping of Modules

 

Management Practicum

 

Lifelong Learning Program
 
Extension of Candidature

Program Structure

During the period of candidature, a full-time student must register for a total of not less than three (3) 4-credit modules and not more than five (5) 4-credit modules of study per semester unless the candidate is in his final semester.

(To complete the program in 2 years, full-time students should undertake their core modules during their first year and register for electives in their second year.)

A part-time candidate must enroll for at least one (1) 4-credit module and not more than three (3) 4-credit modules of study per semester.

Students are expected to complete the core modules before embarking on electives as elective modules normally have pre-requisites.
The Special Term is conducted during the Summer Vacation and is optional.  A full-time candidate may register for up to 3 modules while a part-time candidate may register for 3 module for the Special Term.

A full-time candidate may opt to participate in an internship during Special Term but no credit is given.

Period of Candidature

The minimum period of candidature for the degree of MBA is 16 months of full-time study and 28 months of part-time study.
The maximum periods of candidature for full-time and part-time candidates are four (4) years and six (6) years respectively, inclusive of approved medical leave and leave of absence.

The School may withdraw a candidate from his/her program of study if, in the Board’s opinion, the candidate’s progress has not reached a satisfactory level of proficiency.


On-line Registration of Modules

The School’s Graduate Enquiry And Registration System (GEARS) is available on the internet for students to make academic enquiries and registration of modules.

The web page is at https://www.bschool.nus.edu.sg/ap/PostGrad/AddDrop.aspx. Students must select their modules via this system prior to the commencement of each semester.  Module allocation is done using a computer program with tiered priorities.


Adding & Dropping of Modules


Candidates are permitted to add and/or drop modules via GEARS within the first two weeks of the regular semester and the first week of the Special Term.

 

Through the GEARS system, the modules are allocated to the students via balloting method. Please note that graduating students will have priority over class selection, especillay in their final semester.

 

The following penalties will apply if candidates drop modules after the prescribed period:

 

 

 

 

 

 

AY2009/2010

Semester  1

AY2009/2010

Semester 2

AY2009/2010

Special Term 1

AY2009/2010

Special Term 2

Examination Dates

21 Nov to 5 Dec 2009

24 Apr to 8 May 2010

18 Jun and 19 Jun 2010

30 Jul and 31 Jul 2010

Semester Dates

10 Aug to 5 Dec 2009

11 Jan to 8 May 2010

10 May to 19 Jun 2010

21 Jun to 31 Jul 2010

Module Registration

 

 

13 Jul to 20 Jul 2009

20 Nov to 27 Nov

12 Apr to 19 Apr 2010

12 Apr to 19 Apr 2010

Add/Drop

 

 

10 Aug to 17 Aug 2009

11 Jan to 18 Jan 2010

10 May to 17 May 2010

21 Jun to 28 Jun 2010

Appeal Day

 

 

18 Aug 2009

19 Jan 2010

18 May 2010

29 Jun 2010

Drop module with ‘W’ status

 

19 Aug to 19 Sep 2009

20 Jan to 21 Feb 2010

19 May to 2 Jun 2010

30 Jun to 14 Jul 2010

Drop module with ‘F’ status

 

20 Sep 2009 onwards

22 Feb 2010 onwards

3 Jun 2010 onwards

15 Jul 2010 onwards
































Note
As 2 MCs modules come in various time schedules, please refer to MBA Office to know the deadline for penalty for dropping modules. 


A candidate who does not withdraw from a module of study must sit the examination in that module unless granted leave of absence (not applicable to the optional Special Term) by the School.

A candidate wishing to withdraw after the Add/Drop period must submit the completed Withdrawal of Module(s) Form and must ensure that a reply is obtained from the School.  Fees paid for the semester are non-refundable.

A candidate who withdraws from any module after the prescribed period in each regular term (week 4) or the special term (week 2) will be deemed to have sat and failed in that module.  No extension of the maximum period of candidature will be permitted as a result of such failure.

 

For information on the time-table, please refer to the Time-table page.

 

 

Management Practicum Guidelines

 

Management Practicum Guidelines - You are required to register this 4MC module during the module registration as well as during the add/drop period. Dropping the module after the stipulated period will result a penalty.

 

 

Graduating student who has completed his or her 68MCs, has the option to go for the Life Long Learning Program (LLLP) open to all NUS MBA Alumni, whereby he or she can attend NUS MBA classes and audit each module (subject to a small application fee), and will include access to all printed or other materials such as cases given to students.
 
A non-refundable administrative fee of S$200 will be charged for each module audited. The fee will include access to all printed or other material such as cases given to students.
 
Please note that all payments should be made by cheque or bankdraft drawn on a bank in Singapore should be crossed and made payable to the “National University of Singapore”. All payments must be made in Singapore currency. Please write your Student number, full name and telephone number on the reverse of your cheque and attach it to the application form. You may submit these applications to the Student Development – Curriculum Unit – Karen Tan () or Serene Tan ()
 
Application forms of the above can be obtained via GEARS. Do not hesitate to drop an email via  if you need further clarifications.


Extension of Candidature 

Students who will graduate after Semester 1 09/10 (December 2009) but wish to extend their candidature till end of Semester 2 09/10 (May 2010) can opt to apply for “Extension of Candidature”.

 

Deadline for application:                         23 Oct 09, Friday

Deadline for withdrawal of application:       9 Dec 09, Wednesday


Extension Policies  

 

  • Deadlines for application/withdrawal will be strictly administered and penalties will be accorded strictly. No late applications will be accepted.  
  • Students who apply for extension will need to register for at least a 4MC module in Semester 2 09/10.   Students are not allowed to audit modules.  
  • Students who opt to drop the module after withdrawal date (9 Dec 09) will receive a “Fail” grade for the module they’ve registered for.  
  • All module registration will be administered by the Office and add/drop period in January 2010 will not apply.  
  • Students will only graduate after Semester 2 09/10 and should you drop the module, no conferment will be granted till end of Semester 09/10.  
  • Students will attend the Commencement Ceremony in July 2010.  
  • Students can only extend their candidature only once in the program.  
  • All other miscellaneous fees for the extended semester is payable.  
  • Module fee of $2,500 is not applicable here.

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