Programme Requirements

The minimum candidature period for the MPA is 1 year and the maximum is 4 years. Within that time, you must earn at least 40 graduate-level modular credits (MCs) by completing at least 10 modules, comprising 6 core modules (24 MCs) and 4 electives (16 MCs). Most full-time MPA students read 4 modules each in the 2 regular semesters and 2 modules in the Special Term, which is a condensed semester that runs from mid-May to mid-July. You may apply to read electives (up to 8 MCs) taught in other programmes within NUS. Full-time students may read a maximum of 5 modules per regular semester and 2 in the Special Term. Part-time students may read a maximum of 2 modules per regular semester and 1 in the Special Term.

Capstone Examination

The capstone examination is an intensive, week-long, integrative exercise held in the Special Term. You will be expected to demonstrate your ability to apply the concepts you have learned in the core curriculum to a complex real-world problem described in a case study. Your response may be required in the form of a memo or a report.

Continuation and Termination

To remain in the programme, you must maintain a good Cumulative Average Point (CAP) throughout your candidature. Your CAP must not fall below 2.5 (equivalent to C+) for 2 consecutive semesters or 3.0 (equivalent to B-) for 2 consecutive semesters and the special term. If you fail a core module, you must retake and pass that module in the next semester/term. If you fail an elective module, you may apply to retake the module or take another module in the next semester/term. If you fail any module on the second attempt, or fail 3 modules in the course of the programme, you will be required to leave the programme.

Graduation Requirement

To graduate with the MPA, you must pass the capstone examination and obtain at least a CAP of 3.0 for the best 40 graduate-level MCs, inclusive of the 6 core modules or modules approved by the School.

Enquiries

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