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National University of Singapore

Singapore , Singapore ,Singapore

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Rapidly changing work environments and economy needs are pushing organisations to seek new competencies from fresh hires. There is now greater ambiguity in the economy and national boundaries, and a greater use of ICT, data analytics and other emerging technologies. A growing number will also veer from the traditional job market to launch start-ups or work as free-lancers.

NUS Business School recognises the need to empower our students to be A.G.I.L.E. for the V.U.C.A. – Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous – world. Globally recognised for excellence in education and research, NUS Business School houses the region’s pre-eminent undergraduate leadership and management talent development programme. Delivering the best of East and West in business education, our distinctiveness lies in our ability to integrate the breadth of Western knowledge with deep Asian insights.With the enhanced holistic programme, our students are groomed to possess multiple skill sets in several disciplines and the know-how to problem – solve new business challenges, producing quality results and thriving in the current demanding workforce.

Incoming freshman can expect to take a transformative journey through our curriculum, and be A.G.I.L.E. through an Academically rigorous and flexible curriculum, diversity of Global and experiential opportunities, Industry-relevant infrastructure, varied options for Leadership development and highly Entrepreneurial environment. Through the full NUS BBA and BBA (ACC) experience, you will forge ahead with confidence and future-readiness, poised to thrive in an increasingly dynamic and volatile marketplace.

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Employment Opportunities

Gain access to jobs, internships and part-time opportunities offered by NUS and our corporate partners

NUS TalentConnect - NUS TalentConnect is a dedicated job portal for NUS students and alumni. Use the platform to access graduate jobs, internship opportunities, part-time and temporary positions by our corporate partners across industries as well as departments in NUS. Create a profile page, review your account information, upload resumes, cover letters and search for opportunities that match your preferred job function, job type or industry.

NUS Internship-As-A-Service - NUS Internship-As-A-Service (NUS IAAS) is the University's two-sided gigs marketplace. With NUS IAAS, students can take on paid short-stint projects of flexible duration with local and overseas companies, and have these recognised as internships.

NUS career  - NUS career+ is your personal learning and career development companion.

  • Obtain an AI-powered personalised skills profile and identify skills gaps 
  • Build a roadmap to your dream career 
  • Receive recommendations on courses for upskilling as well as customised job opportunities 
  • Download NUS career+ to your mobile.

NUS Student Work Scheme - The NUS Student Work Scheme (NSWS) is aimed to encourage NUS students to be self-reliant and to gain some working experience on campus. The details of the jobs available under the NSWS will reside in a central portal NUS TalentConnect where both prospective NUS Hiring Departments and the interested NUS Student Applicants can find a job match.

There are many Work Study opportunities in NUS available to interested NUS Students. On-the-job training and guidance will be provided to equip NUS Students with the necessary skills and knowledge. Through the NSWS, students will gain valuable experience before they enter the workforce.

Forage  - Build real-world skills direct from leading organisations by completing short, company-backed online projects provided through Forage (formerly InsideSherpa).

International Students

Details on working in Singapore as an international student.

> Working in Singapore during study
The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority's (ICA) student pass entitles international students to seek part-time jobs and internships in Singapore. We advise international students to familiarise themselves with the ICA's website for current information governing student work privileges in Singapore.

According to the Employment of Foreign Workers Act (Cap 91A, S4) Work Permit (Exemption) (Consolidation) Notification.

>Working during term vacations:
All international students* studying in NUS on ICA's student pass are eligible to work during term vacations without having to apply for work permit.

> Working during academic term time:
International students* are allowed to work not more than 16 hours per week.
*International Students here refers to NUS full-time matriculated students.

Incoming Non-Graduating Exchange (NGE) students intending to do an internship / industrial attachment (IA) in Singapore (regardless of whether they receive remuneration) will have to apply for the appropriate work pass. Such NGE students can apply for the:

  1. Work Holiday Programme (WHP) or
  2. Training Employment Pass (TEP)

for the period of their internship depending on whether they meet the respective criteria as per MOM's website.

PSW Opportunity

  • The International Students studying in certain institutions in Singapore are allowed to work part time for 16 hours per week as mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore.
  • Students who have studied in the institutions mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore are allowed to apply for a Long Term Visitor Pass.
  • They are allowed to look for a job during this time period.This is for 12 months.If the students get a job during this time period, the employer may sponsor for an Employment pass.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Indian Standard 12 (Central and ISC Boards) exam results - Most recent High School exam results prior to High School graduation

Students intending to read Chinese Studies and/or Chinese Language must fulfil any of the following:

At least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE 'O' Level; or
At least a C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' Level
At least a pass for Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE 'A' Level (Grades A-E); or
At least a pass for Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE 'A" Level (Grades A-E); or
A Diploma in Chinese Studies (for polytechnic students)
Equivalent qualifications may also be accepted, such as Chinese read at Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), PRC National College Entrance Examination (gao kao), etc. These requirements also apply to students who intend to read modules as their minor, non-major or breadth modules

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
  • Duration: 04 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 132200 SGD
    Average Cost of Living: 10400 SGD /year
    Application Fee: 20 SGD
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