BBA(Hons) MPP MPA

The NUS Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours, BBA (Hons), and Master in Public Policy (MPP) Concurrent degree programme aims to prepare the next generation of policy leaders to apply business principles to social and environmental issues, as well as to address corporate social responsibility and business ethics concerns. This dual-degree offering had been developed for would-be professionals in the public, private and non-profit sectors with an interest in the global dimensions of public affairs and national policies.

There is a convergence in the practices of public sector and private sector companies, and in the management of private enterprises and state or public enterprises. Hence, Business Policy and Public Policy, Business Administration and Public Administration, or Business Administration and Public Policy are closely intertwined and correlated. The set of management precepts applicable to private enterprises draws parallel in the government sector, particularly in the context and framework of government-linked companies in this dynamic continent.

This Concurrent programme by the School of Business, the University Scholars Programme and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy develops versatile leaders to tackle the biggest issues. BBA's managerial leadership training, coupling with USP's multidisciplinary intellectual nurturing, culminates with MPP's unique exposure to country-wide policy shaping.

The rigorous academic curriculum is well complemented by the intimate networking among selective like-spirited future leaders, many nominated by their own governments from more than 20 countries in this part of the world and beyond, while others are double-masters students from New York, London and Paris. The experience is thus ideal for young people in this region who aspire to lead in the public sector and its enterprises, or in private or non-profit sector areas that cherish the widest international connections or require insights into issues on the region's national agendas.

 

Eligible students in the second semester of their study in the MPP programme may further apply to any double-masters degree programme pairing the NUS MPP with a foreign masters program in the prestigious Global Public Policy Network (GPPN), i.e., U.S.'s Columbia University's Master of Public Administration (MPA), U.K.'s London School of Economics and Political Science's Master in Public Administration (MPA), or French Sciences Po's Master of Public Affairs (MPA). Dual-masters students normally require an extra half a year beyond the Concurrent programme.

 

This tightly-integrated Concurrent BBA(Hons)/BBA(Acc.Hons) and MPP programme is especially suitable for articulate and socially conscientious students who also complete the University Scholars Programme (USP) requirements. On the other hand, students may choice to embark on BBA(Hons)/ BBA(Acc.Hons) and MPP programme, without the USP. 

Please note that all these programme curricula are subjected to changes.

Cohort 2006 and 2007:

The 180 MCs (normally completed in 4.5 years) consist of the following:

        (a) Master in Public Policy Modules: 60 MCs

        (b) USP Modules: 32 MCs

        (c) Business Modules: 88 MCs

Please refer to Appendix A for details. 

Cohort 2008 onwards:

The 184 MCs (normally completed in 4.5 years) consist of the following:

        (a) Master in Public Policy Modules: 60 MCs

        (b) USP Modules: 32 MCs

        (c) Business Modules: 92 MCs

Please refer to Appendix B for details. 

Cohort 2006 and 2007:

The 180 MCs (normally completed in 4.5 years) consist of the following:

        (a) Master in Public Policy Modules: 64 MCs

        (b) Business Modules: 92 MCs

        (c) University Level Requirements: 12 MCs

        (d) Unrestricted Elective Modules: 12 MCs

Please refer to Appendix C for details. 

Cohort 2008:

The 184 MCs consist of the following:

        (a) Master in Public Policy Modules: 64 MCs

        (b) Business Modules: 96 MCs

        (c) University Level Requirements: 12 MCs

        (d) Unrestricted Elective Modules: 12 MCs

 Please refer to Appendix D for details. 

 

The maximum period of candidature will be six years, excluding approved leave of absence.

A student may be granted an official leave of absence, for personal or academic reasons, for not more than two semesters in total.

 

Admissions

Admissions to the Concurrent degree programme is highly competitive and selective; applicants should have very good verbal skills, in order to mingle comfortably with generally more mature MPP students who articulate and write well.  Please consult MPP Admissions, USP Admissions and BBA Admissions for general information.  Shortlisted high-calibre candidates must undergo a rigorous admissions selection process, which includes the following requirements:

    (a) Outstanding academic results
    (b) Interview session
    (c) Written placement test
    (d) Profiling test

There is a dual-entry system for the Concurrent degree programme:

(1) Admissions with competitive A-level qualifications or equivalent
Separate online applications through NUS Office of Admissions and USP Admissions;
Eligibility as per BBA programme.

(2) Admissions at the end of the second year of the BBA program
Application through BBA Office when announced in middle of Second Semester;
CAP of at least 4.0 out of 5.0.

Students must pass a final interview, during their third or fourth year in the BBA, before joining their MPP cohort for the Master's programme.

 

Modules Offered and Class Schedules

MPP core modules are usually taken as a cohort starting in August, during the last 3 or 4 regular semesters of the Concurrent programme.  Some MPP electives may be taken before the core modules.  BBA modules can be taken in any order and in any semester, provided any module prerequisites are met.  USP modules can be taken in any order and in any semester, except that the Writing and Critical Thinking module is to be read in the 1st or 2nd semester of USP enrollment.  Scheduling permitting, students may mix BBA, USP and MPP modules in a semester.

Information on modules offered and the class schedules are available at:

    > http://bba.nus.edu/onlinesystem.htm (for Business Administration modules and time table)

    > http://usp.nus.edu.sg/first_tier_modules (for USP modules and time table)

    > http://www.lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/MPP_Curriculum.aspx (for MPP modules)

    > http://www.lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/docs/07-08_Sem_1_CS.pdf(for MPP time table)

 

Grading and Degree Classification

In students' graduating semester, they must obtain a Cumulative Average Point (CAP) of :

• at least 3.0 for all MPP MCs and,
• at least 3.5 for modules counting towards the BBA(Hons) degree.

All USP requirements must also be met under Programme Structure (A) for the award of the University Scholar Certificate.

For details on Continuation and Termination of the program, please visit Exit.

Two separate degrees will be conferred with the same conferment date, and two degree scrolls issued, one for each degree.  BBA(Hons) degree classification will be dependent on the CAP computed as follows:

For student who matriculated in year 2006 and 2007:

The CAP computations for the award of the two respective degrees are as follows:

For the BBA(Hons) Degree:

Business Programme Requirements	88 MCs
University Scholars Requirements	32 MCs
Core MPP Modules (PP5137, PP5103 & PP5105)	12 MCs
TOTAL Modules  132 MCs     (156 MCs for BBA(Acc))

 

For the MPP Degree:

Core MPP Modules	28 MCs
Elective MPP Modules	24 MCs
Policy Analysis Exercise	8 MCs
Business Module BSP3001	4 MCs
Business Elective Module of at least 3000 level	4 MCs
USP Elective Module	4 MCs
TOTAL Modules	72 MCs

 

For student who matriculated in year 2006 and 2007: 

The CAP computations for the award of the two respective degrees are as follows:

For the BBA(Hons) Degree:

Business Programme Requirements	92 MCs
University Level Requirement	12 MCs
Core MPP Modules (PP5137, PP5103 & PP5105)	12 MCs
Unrestricted Elective Modules	12 MCs
TOTAL Modules  128 MCs (140 MCs for BBA(Acc))

For the MPP Degree:

Core MPP Modules	28 MCs
Elective MPP Modules	28 MCs
Policy Analysis Exercise	8 MCs
Business Module BSP3001	4 MCs
Business Elective Module of at least 3000 level	4 MCs
TOTAL Modules   72 MCs

 

Fees & Scholarship

Students pay prevailing fees for the BBA(Hons) Programme (which also cover the USP) until they have completed at least 132 of the 180 MCs in the Concurrent degree programme; thereafter students pay prevailing MPP fees.  BBA(Hons) tuition fees for the regular academic year (consisting of Semester 1 and 2 only) in 2007 is S$6110 for Singaporeans; MPP fees are S$660 less. 

Throughout, international students pay only 10% more.  Students are not expected to pay BBA(Hons) fees beyond 3.5 years.  Those staying beyond the fifth year (excluding any leave of absence) in the Concurrent programe may be required to pay any full (unsubsidized) BBA(Hons) or MPP fees.

Students currently receiving financial aids for their BBA programme should consult their awarding organisations concerning whether any extra fees will be covered.  Many NUS-funded scholarships to be awarded to new students in August 2007 shall cover tuition fees for the fifth year in dual-degree programmes.  The School of Business also offers attractive full entrance scholarships that covers the fifth year.  The School of Public Policy also offers attractive financial aids.

The Student Financial Aid Unit and the Part-time Appointment Scheme provide financial aid information.  International students are also encouraged to seek funding from their government agencies.

 

Exit

Students can choose to leave the Concurrent degree programme, or can be removed from the Concurrent degree programme if they fail to meet continuation requirements.
A student whose academic performance falls under any one or more of the following categories shall be dismissed from the Concurrent degree programme, even if all other requirements are met:

(a) CAP falls below 4.0 for completed BBA modules for 2 consecutive semesters; or
(b) CAP falls below 3.0 for completed MPP modules for 2 consecutive semesters; or
(c) CAP falls below 3.5 for completed MPP modules for 3 consecutive semesters; or
(d) Fail any particular MPP module twice; or
(e) Fail 3 or more MPP modules

Students who leave the Concurrent degree programme are permitted to work towards BBA or BBA(Hons) (and possibly remaining with the USP) if prevailing continuation requirements for the BBA or BBA(Hons) programme are met.  They will, however, be advised to withdraw from the USP if prevailing USP continuation requirements are not met.  Modular credits completed in the Concurrent degree programme will be counted towards the fulfillment of the prevailing degree requirements for BBA or BBA(Hons) (and possibly the programme requirements of the USP), with all completed MPP modules being included in the computation of the CAP for the BBA or BBA(Hons) programme.

 

Contact Us

Please consult NUS' FAQ page (http://nus.edu/registrar/undergraduate/faq/DDP-CDP-DM.htm) for double and Concurrent degree programmes.  
For further queries on this Concurrent degree programme, please refer to the following:

Email: mppbba@nus.edu.sg

Supplementary page at NUS Business School:Bizad Club

http://bba.nus.edu/doubledegree-info.htm

University Scholars Club University Scholars Programme information page:

http://usp.nus.edu.sg/prostd

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy MPP home page: MPP FAQ

http://www.spp.nus.edu.sg/stag/MPP_FAQ.aspx

 

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