Programme at a Glance
Intake and Application
Overview
The National University of Singapore (NUS) Master of Science (Environmental Management) (MEM) is a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary graduate degree programme that taps on the deep expertise of six NUS academic units in areas pertinent to environmental and sustainability management:
Since it was launched about 20 years ago, the MEM programme has attracted students from around the world, including from countries like Bangladesh, Canada, China, Finland, France, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, Norway, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States of America (USA).
In 2022, MEM was identified as a strategic programme and NUS flagship course in sustainability by the University Sustainability and Climate Action Council. In line with this, the programme curriculum was revamped to provide pedagogical flexibility to students whilst providing a broad-based multidisciplinary curriculum.
Why This Programme?
Acquire multidisciplinary competencies from professors who are specialists in their fields, as well as experts from established local and international environmental agencies and organisations.
Dive deep into various environmental management subjects during classroom lessons, turn theoretical learning into practical experience through a Capstone Project, and gain a wider perspective (and possibly a wider network) via seminars featuring prominent practitioners and researchers from Singapore and abroad.
Graduate with an internationally recognised Master’s Degree that opens doors to influential roles at mid- and senior-managerial levels in both the public and private sectors here and in the region.
Application Period
An Academic Year (AY) at NUS consists of two semesters and a special term (which occurs during the Semester 2 Vacation, and is divided into two parts of six weeks duration each):
For the MEM programme, there is one application period for each AY:
| Programme | Intake | Application Dates |
|---|---|---|
| MEM | Semester 1 (Aug Intake) | 1 Nov of preceding year to 31 Jan of intake year |
Admission to the MEM programme is granted on a competitive basis as places in the programme are limited. Applicants should possess the following minimum requirements:
| Academic | Bachelor's Degree (with Honours) from a well-recognised university; additional requirements may be stipulated for undergraduate degrees from universities whose academic standards are not widely known |
| Skill/Experience | Three to five years of working experience preferred, with or without prior experience in sustainability work; fresh graduates with outstanding academic performance but no working experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis |
| English Language | Applicants whose native tongue is not English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 85 (Internet-based), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum Academic score of 6.0 Note: TOEFL / IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date and should not have expired at point of application. Expired scores will not be considered for the application. |
| Other | Applicants should aspire to become leaders in environment and sustainable development |
Candidates may visit the official Educational Testing Service (ETS) website for scheduling of TOEFL/GRE tests.
Note: Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application information and all supporting documents are truthful and correct. NUS reserves the right to verify information provided as part of an application. False or misleading information in an application (including but not limited to test scores, resumes, certificates, transcripts, etc.) is grounds for admission rejection, revocation and/or dismissal from the University.
The MEM programme is offered on the following basis (with estimated time to complete the programme indicated below):
| Full-time | 12 months |
| Part-time | 24 months |
Note: International applicants must be accepted into an approved full-time course in Singapore to apply for a Student’s Pass. For more information, refer to the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website.
The MEM is a 40-Unit coursework-based Master’s Degree programme comprising:
Core/essential courses (28 Units), and
Elective courses (12 Units):
At least 8 Units from Specialised Electives, Up to 4 Units from General Electives.Core/Essential Courses
These courses are unique to the MEM programme. Each course may consist of pre-class readings, assignments, tests and/or projects, and online/face-to-face classes and seminars.
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AR5323 | Well & Green Built Environment | 4 |
| BL5102 | Environmental Science | 4 |
| LL5459X | Environment and Sustainability – Law, Governance and Practice | 4 |
| MEM5101 | Business and Sustainable Development | 4 |
| MEM5102 | Applied Research Methodology | 4 |
| MEM5103 | Capstone Project for Environmental Management | 4 |
| MEM5104 | Seminars on Environmental Management | 0 |
| PP5269M | Environmental Economics and Public Policy | 4 |
Elective Courses
Students must complete 12 Units of elective courses, of which at least 8 Units must be Specialised Electives and the remaining can be General Electives. Elective course offerings are subject to change and may not be offered every semester.
Specialised Electives
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BL5331 | Conservation Governance and Climate Solutions | 4 |
| ESE5901 | Environmental Technology | 4 |
| LL5484X | Introduction to Business Law | 4 |
| LL5485X | Negotiation | 4 |
| MT5007G | Management of Technological Innovation | 4 |
General Electives
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BL5210 | Biogeography | 2 |
| BL5218 | Directed Studies in Behavioural Ecology | 4 |
| BL5230 | Biological Invasions | 4 |
| BL5233 | Data Analysis for Conservation Biology with R | 4 |
| BL5234 | Quantitative Methods and Critical Thinking in Biology | 4 |
| BL5238 | Infectious Disease Modelling | 2 |
| BL5312 | Natural History Collections and Conservation | 4 |
| BL5322 | Field Techniques in Biological Conservation | 4 |
| BL5323 | Spatial Modelling for Environmental Sustainability | 4 |
| BL5324 | Ecological Perspectives on Global Change | 4 |
| BMS5125 | Sustainable Strategy | 4 |
| BMS5129 | Applied Sustainability: A Systems Perspective | 4 |
| BMS5408 | Special Topics in Organizational Behaviour | 4 |
| BMS5416 | Managing across Cultures | 4 |
| PP5227 | Principles and Policies in Sustainability and the Environment | 4 |
For more details about the courses (e.g. laboratory-based or not, subsidy status), please click here.
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Note: For more information about the courses listed above (as well as other courses offered in the current academic year), please visit NUSMODS.
To graduate from the MEM programme, students must meet the following requirements:
| Programme and/or Specialisation | Read and pass a total of 40 Units, comprising: 28 Units of core/essential courses, and 12 Units of elective courses: At least 8 Units from Specialised Electives, Up to 4 Units from General Electives. |
| Course and/or Qualification | Successfully complete MEM5104 Seminars on Environmental Management by: Attending at least three seminars related to environmental management topics or areas, and Submitting a report |
| Grade Point Average (GPA) | Minimum 3.0 (out of maximum 5.0)
Please see also the University’s minimum standards for Continuation and Graduation Requirements. Specific programmes may implement stricter or additional requirements. |
| Other | Not applicable |
The University reserves all rights to review fees as necessary and adjust accordingly without prior notice.
| Tuition | S$49,500.00
(excluding GST) /
Note: The tuition fees for this programme are payable based on the number of Units taken in a semester. The amount stated above is for 40 Units. Students who are required to take more than 40 Units for programme completion may be subjected to additional tuition fees. |
| Application | S$100.00 (excluding GST) / S$109.00 (including 9% GST) Non-refundable and non-transferable |
| Acceptance | S$5,000.00 (excluding GST) / S$5,450.00 (including 9% GST) Payable upon acceptance of offer Non-refundable and non-transferable Will be credited towards tuition fees |
| Miscellaneous Student Fees | As published by Office of the University Registrar
Payable every regular semester |
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship
Master of Science (Environmental Management) Enhanced Tuition Fee Rebate
NUS Master's by Coursework Enhanced Tuition Fee Rebate
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