Programme at a Glance
Intake and Application
Overview
The National University of Singapore (NUS) Master of Science (Project Management) (MSc PM) is offered by the NUS College of Design and Engineering.
Launched in 1986, the NUS MSc PM is one of the most-established project management programmes in the world. It aims to provide professionals with the sound management skills and techniques necessary to successfully complete complex projects in different industries.
Why This Programme?
Graduate with an internationally recognised degree from a university that is ranked among the top in the world for Architecture & Built Environment*.
Acquire the skills and techniques to excel in project management.
Benefit from the expertise of senior academics and peers through meaningful exchanges and interactions at the graduate level.
* QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
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 MSc PM programme, there are two application periods for each AY:
| Programme | Intake | Application Dates |
|---|---|---|
| MSc PM | Semester 1 (Aug Intake) | Oct of the year preceding the intake year to Mar of the intake year |
| MSc PM | Semester 1 (Jan Intake) | Jul to Aug of the year preceding the intake year |
Admission to the NUS MSc PM 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 (preferably with honours) in a relevant discipline
|
| Skill/Experience | For holders of Bachelor’s Degrees with honours in a relevant discipline, minimum two years of relevant post-graduation experience preferred For holders of Bachelor’s Degrees without honours in a relevant discipline, at least eight years of relevant work experience |
| English Language | Applicants whose native tongue and medium of university instruction is not completely in 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 | Not applicable |
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 NUS MSc PM 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 MSc PM is a 40-Unit coursework-based Master’s Degree programme, which offers two tracks.
The normal track comprises:
Core/essential courses (12 Units),
Prescribed elective courses and/or specialisation courses (16 Units), and
Unrestricted elective courses (12 Units).
The specialisation track comprises:
Core/essential courses (12 Units),
Specialisation courses (20 Units), and
Unrestricted elective courses (8 Units).
Core/Essential Courses
The courses listed here are required, regardless of whether a student chooses to take the normal or specialisation track (see above).
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PM5101 | Project Management | 4 |
| PM5103 | Contract Management | 4 |
| PM5112 | Research Methods | 4 |
Elective Courses
For the normal track, students must complete 16 Units of prescribed elective courses (which may include any of the specialisation courses listed below) and 12 Units of unrestricted elective courses. For the specialisation track, students must complete 20 Units of specialisation courses and 8 Units of unrestricted elective courses.
Prescribed Elective Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PM5106 | Design Management | 4 |
| PM5107 | Time and Cost Management | 4 |
| PM5111 | Special Topics in Project Management | 4 |
Project Finance Specialisation Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PM5105 | Development Finance | 4 |
| PM5113 | Managing Projects Using BIM | 4 |
| PM5114 | Managing Complex Projects | 4 |
| PM5115 | Project Finance Contracts and Agreements | 4 |
| PM5117 | Urban Management | 4 |
| PM5118 | Case Studies in Infrastructure Planning | 4 |
Unrestricted Elective Courses
For normal track, complete any THREE approved graduate-level courses. For specialisation track, complete any TWO approved graduate-level courses.
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 NUS MSc PM programme, students must meet the following requirements:
| Programme and/or Specialisation | Read and pass a total of 40 Units. For the normal track, this would comprise: 12 Units of core/essential courses, 16 Units of prescribed elective courses, and 12 Units of unrestricted elective courses For the specialisation track, this would comprise: 12 Units of core/essential courses, 20 Units of specialisation courses, and 8 Units of unrestricted elective courses |
| Course and/or Qualification | Attain 40 Units within a maximum period of four semesters for full-time students, and six semesters for part-time students |
| 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$45,000.00
(excluding GST) /
|
| Application | S$109.00 (including 9% GST) Non-refundable and non-transferable |
| Acceptance | 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
The scholarships and financial assistance schemes presented here are examples of the kinds of funding from the University as well as third-party sponsors that might be available to eligible NUS Master's Degree (Coursework) programme students and applicants.
The information provided is subject to change, and warranties cannot be provided as to its completeness or accuracy. Students and applicants are strongly encouraged to conduct their own research, and refer to the relevant sponsors and/or websites for more detailed and up-to-date information.
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