SINGAPORE-ARCTIC COUNCIL PERMANENT PARTICIPANTS COOPERATION PACKAGE POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

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1 SINGAPORE-ARCTIC COUNCIL PERMANENT PARTICIPANTS COOPERATION PACKAGE POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Applications for the August 2016 programmes open in August 2015 and close in mid- January Master in Public Policy (MPP) Length of Programme Course description 2 years full-time The MPP programme provides rigorous training for a strong foundation in policy analysis, programme evaluation and management. It is designed for young professionals with up to 5 years of work experience, to meet the demand for skilled policymakers and analysts in the public, private or not-for-profit sectors. Qualified MPP students also have opportunities to apply for double degrees or student exchanges at partner institutions such as Columbia University, University of Toronto and Moscow State Institute of International Relations University. Opportunities to pursue a double degree with NUS Law School or NUS Business School are also available. Admission Criteria Applicants should have up to 5 years of working experience. They demonstrate maturity and commitment towards the public service. Proficiency in written and spoken English is a must. Criteria for Selection To be selected, applicants must meet the following 2 criteria:

2 Intellectual distinction Demonstrated by prior academic achievement, recommendations, analytic training and examples of written work Personal character and leadership capabilities Demonstrated by prior achievements in extracurricular, civic or community activities and employment history through recommendations Eligibility To be considered for the Master in Public Policy programme, you must have either: A National University of Singapore degree with at least 2nd-class honours, upper division or an equivalent degree, such as a 4-year Bachelor degree with an average grade of B or better A good Bachelor degree and passed the School s placement test Other qualifications and experience may be accepted subject to approval by the NUS Board of Graduate Studies. Applicants should preferably have some background in economics and mathematics. English Language Proficiency Test scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) must be submitted for all applicants except those with undergraduate or graduate degrees from English-medium institutions in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, UK and US. While the Admissions Committee does not set minimum scores for admissibility, experience suggests that successful applicants usually achieve or exceed the following scores:

3 580 on the TOEFL paper-based test 237 on the TOEFL computer-based test 85 on the TOEFL internet-based test 6.5 on the IELTS academic test

4 Master in Public Administration Length of Programme Course description 1 year full-time The MPA programme prepares students for senior management roles in the public sector. It provides an intensive, interdisciplinary course of study for professionals who wish to work on increasingly complex issues shaping national, regional and global policies and projects. A key feature of the MPA is the Governance Study Trip to a neighbouring country. Part of a wider year-long governance study project, the trip takes place at the end of the first semester, with a final conference at the end of the special term. Qualified MPA students have the opportunity to pursue a double degree, either with NUS Law School or NUS Business School. Admission Criteria Applicants should have attained mid-level managerial position in their career stage. They aspire to management roles and demonstrate commitment towards public service. Proficiency in written and spoken English is a must. Eligibility To be considered for the Master in Public Administration programme, you must have either: A good NUS honours degree (second class and above) or equivalent (e.g. a four-year Bachelor s degree with at least an average grade of B or equivalent), and at least five years of relevant work experience; or A good Bachelor s degree and successful completion

5 of a placement test, and at least five years of relevant work experience; or exceptionally other qualifications and experience subject to approval by the Board of Graduate Studies English Language Proficiency Test scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) must be submitted for all applicants except those with undergraduate or graduate degrees from English-medium institutions in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, UK and US. While the Admissions Committee does not set minimum scores for admissibility, experience suggests that successful applicants usually achieve or exceed the following scores: 580 on the TOEFL paper-based test 237 on the TOEFL computer-based test 85 on the TOEFL internet-based test 6.5 on the IELTS academic test

6 Nanyang Technological University Applications for the August 2016 programmes open in January 2016 and close in end- February Master of Science in Maritime Studies Length of Programm e Course description 1 year full-time ion-information.aspx This MSc programme provides postgraduate high-value education for professionals in maritime or related businesses seeking to move from local business management to an international and global business setting. It would provide young graduates and middle-management executives working in the maritime field with the necessary knowledge and tools to form the next generation of shipping executives. This programme is conducted jointly by NTU and the Norwegian Business School (BI) and leads to the award of the MSc (Maritime Studies) degree by NTU, which was presented the Excellence in Training Development award at the Singapore International Maritime Awards (IMA) Admission Criteria The applicant must have a good Honour's degree in shipping, business, or equivalent/related discipline and must be a graduate of NTU, or a graduate of another university subject to the approval of the Academic Board. Prior working experience is an advantage but is not compulsory for those who have at least a second-class honours degree or equivalent. In general, working experience in a relevant field for 2 years or above is recommended. Applicants with advanced training with Certificate of Competency (Class 1) recognized by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore are also eligible to apply.

7 More Programmes Information on other postgraduate programmes in Singapore can be found on the following websites: University National University of Singapore Nanyang Technological University Singapore Management University