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Part II: PROGRAMMES
L Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy 269
1 Faculty’s Commitment 269
2 Key Contact Information 269
3 Graduate Education 269
3.1 Degrees Offered 269
3.2 Degree Requirements 269
3.3 Financial Assistance 271
3.4 Awards 273
Website: http://www.lkyspp.nus.edu.sg
Part II: PROGRAMMES
L Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
1 Faculty’s Commitment
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy was formally established in 2004 as an autonomous graduate school of the National University of
Singapore. Its mission is to provide opportunities for the education and training of the next generation of Asian policy-makers and leaders, with
the objective of raising the standards of governance throughout the region, improving the lives of the people in the region and, in so doing, also
contribute to the transformation of Asia.
Although the School was formally launched in 2004, it inherited the National University of Singapore’s Public Policy Programme,
which was established in 1992 in partnership with Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. The School continues to
maintain this strong partnership with Harvard and the Kennedy School of Government.
At the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy we subscribe to the following definitions of public policy:
1. Prudence and wisdom in the management of public affairs; and
2. A definite course of action selected from among alternatives in light of given conditions, to guide and determine future decisions in and for the public
interest.
Hence, at the School we aim to equip policy-makers and policy-leaders with the mindsets and tools necessary to make, prudent, wise
and effective decisions that are in the public interest and within context of the unique conditions and circumstances prevalent in their
societies and cultures. The goal is to equip students with relevant concepts, reasoning and problem-solving skills in economics, politics
and management and also teach them how to apply these in particular contexts. Students are also exposed to public policy challenges
in a diverse range of areas from international trade to international policies, transport and healthcare.
For more information, please visit our website at http://www.lkyspp.nus.edu.sg
2 Key Contact Information
For up-to-date information, please visit the Faculty’s website at: http://www.lkyspp.nus.edu.sg
Title & Name Designation/Responsibility Telephone Email
(6516-XXXX) (XXXX@nus.edu.sg)
Mr. MAHBUBANI, Kishore Dean 3500 sppdean
Assoc. Prof. HUI, Weng Tat Vice Dean (Academic Affairs) 3012 spphwt
Mr. YIANNOUKA, Stavros Vice Dean (Executive Education and Development) 1032 sppsy
BG (Ret.) TAN, Huck Gim Director (Administration) 4846 sppthg
Dr. CHONG, Francis Director (Strategic Planning) 2541 sppfc
Ms. TAN, Agnes Senior Programme Manager (M.P.M. and M.P.A.) 3724 spptana
Mrs. CHOE, Ruth Programme Manager (M.P.P.) 4845 sppcckr
3 Graduate Education study. The programme requires the successful
completion of 72 Modular Credits (MCs) or 18
3.1 Degrees Offered modules. These comprise 7 core modules (28 MCs), 9
electives (36 MCs) and a Policy Analysis Exercise (8
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy offers MCs).
three master degree programmes, all taught in English:
Semester July Orientation and
1. The Master in Public Policy (M.P.P.): This One August – Review Programme
academically rigorous two-year degree programme November 3 core modules and
is targeted at pre- and early-career professionals 1 elective
with an interest in public affairs. M.P.P. students
are exposed to a rigorous analytical toolkit from Semester December Vacation
the economics, political-science and management Two January – April 3 core modules and
disciplines and, upon graduation, will be ready to 1 elective
pursue a variety of careers in the public, private Semester May – July Vacation
and not-for-profit sectors. Three August – 1 core module and
November 3 electives
2. The Master in Public Administration
(M.P.A.): This management-centric one-year Semester December Vacation
degree programme is targeted at mid-career Four January – April 4 electives
professionals who are looking to boost their
career-potential. Drawing on the strengths of a
traditional public policy education, the M.P.A.
prepares students for the challenges involved in The Core Courses
taking on a managerial or leadership position in a The core curriculum provides the basic skills and
variety of public, private and not-for-profit knowledge essential for public problem-solving and the
organisations. management of public affairs through the development
of analytical skills. It draws on concepts and theories
3. The Master in Public Management from disciplines such as economics, politics and public
(M.P.M.): This exclusive one-year degree management. The development of these skills
programme is targeted at senior policy-makers progresses from the fundamental (such as knowing
with a proven leadership track-record in public how to ask the right questions to define the problem
service and is intended to intellectually refresh and when confronted with complicated and unfamiliar
equip them with the latest thinking and best- issues) to the sophisticated (such as being able to
practices in public policy. This programme also communicate clearly and persuasively in the decision-
includes stints in North American Universities, making process, both orally and in writing).
like Harvard and Columbia University.
Master in Public Administration (M.P.A.)
3.2 Degrees Requirements
Admission Policy
Master in Public Policy (M.P.P.) For the M.P.A. programme, the School seeks
candidates who are committed to the ideals of public
Admission Policy service. He or she should be highly motivated,
The objective of the M.P.P. programme’s admissions outward-looking, and open to new ideas, and be able to
policy is to select a diverse group of students who have share insights from their own work experience with
not only outstanding academic ability but also the their classmates.
potential for career growth and who are committed to
public service. The selection procedures are stringent The M.P.A. Candidate
as the programme is an intensive professional course of The Admissions Committee selects candidates for this
study leading to positions of responsibility. Master’s programme using a variety of criteria. Applicants
will be evaluated on their academic preparation, and the
Graduates of the programme are likely to pursue depth and quality of their experience, as demonstrated by
careers with national, regional or international work history, references and the applicant’s written analysis
governments; non-profit organisations; the media; of past employment experience.
public sector planning firms; international
corporations; and other agencies devoted to public A typical M.P.A. candidate would
interest. • Be a mid-career professional with at least five
years’ work experience.
The M.P.P. Candidate • Have had substantial exposure to varied work
The Admissions Committee selects candidates for this situations and acquired the expertise and
Master’s programme using a variety of criteria. In foundational skills set to cope with these
general, the candidate should display evidence of situations.
professional merit, intellectual distinction, leadership • Be in his or her 30s.
ability and a desire to build a career with social impact. • Have a good command of the English Language
(minimum TOEFL score of 580 or IELTS band of
Requirements 6.5).
The Master in Public Policy degree requires four
semesters (over a period of 20 months) of full-time Requirements
The Masters in Public Administration degree requires Management Seminar Series.
the successful completion of 40 Modular Credits (MCs)
or 10 modules. Of the 10 modules, 6 are core modules Structure of the M.P.M. Programme
(24 MCs) and 4 are electives (16 MCs). The Programme consists of 2 components: an NUS
component, and a specially designed programme at a
A full-time candidate in the M.P.A. programme will be partner university.
expected to read the required modules over 2 semesters
and a special term. 4 modules will be read in each of the The NUS Component
regular semesters and 2 in the special term. A part-time M.P.M. candidates will go through an orientation
candidate will be required to complete all 10 modules programme, one full semester and a condensed second
within four years. semester of coursework at the Lee Kuan Yew School of
Public Policy, Singapore. Following which, in their second
The academic calendar for a typical one-year full-time semester, candidates will be required to participate in an
programme is: attachment programme.
Semester July – November Orientation The Partner University Component
One 4 core modules This programme taps into the established strengths in
public policy training at either the John F Kennedy
December Vacation School of Government (KSG), Harvard University or
the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA),
Semester January – April 2 core modules Columbia University and complements the training
Two 2 electives provided at NUS. For this programme, the M.P.M.
Candidate will spend up to eight weeks in the United
Beginning May – Vacation States of America on a specially designed programme.
Mid-May
Semester One
Special Mid May – Mid-July Capstone exam
Term (condensed 2 electives
semester) NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
January – April Orientation and Review
Master in Public Management (M.P.M.) Programme
Coursework: 4 modules
Admission Policy Examinations and Break
For the Masters in Public Management programme, the
School seeks a diverse group of candidates who hold
leadership positions within their organisations and are May – June Attachment Programme
committed to serving their community. The selection Break
procedures are stringent as the programme is an
intensive professional course of study leading to
positions of responsibility.
Semester Two
The M.P.M. Candidate
The Admissions Committee selects candidates for this July - August Coursework: 2 modules
Master’s programme using a broad set of criteria. In Examinations and Break
general, the candidate should be an accomplished
senior official, holding decision making positions. He
or she should be ready to contribute a unique PARTNER UNIVERSITY
perspective and experience to the programme to
benefit other students, and be ready to contribute to
his organisation and country at the end of his or her September – Coursework: 4 modules
training. The ideal candidate is a key member of the Mid-November
organisation and whose M.P.M. training will be seen as
vital in the organisation’s next step forward.
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
Requirements
The Masters in Public Management degree requires
one year of full-time study. The course begins in Mid-November – Completion of project
January. To graduate, the M.P.M. candidate is required December work
to pass 6 modules at NUS, and 4 electives at the John Presentation of attachment
F Kennedy School of Government (KSG), Harvard paper in the Public
University or School of International and Public Management Seminar
Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University. In addition, he Series
or she is expected to successfully complete an Valedictory Dinner
attachment programme, and present a paper upon
completion of his or her attachment at the Public
– Japan Scholarship Programme
3.3 Financial Assistance The Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship
Programme was established in April 1988 with
Basic Requirements for Scholarships financing from the Government of Japan. It aims to
provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of
The scholarships below are offered on a competitive ADB’s developing member countries to pursue
basis. Applicants must have good academic and postgraduate studies in economics, management,
professional records. They must also have demonstrated science and technology, and other development-related
leadership and a desire to contribute to public service. fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian
Not all the awards will be made unless there are and Pacific Region. Upon completion of their study
candidates of sufficient merit. Scholars may not programmes, scholars are expected to contribute to the
concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship or economic and social development of their home
award without the prior approval of the School. countries.
There is no bond or obligation for the scholar to be The eligible ADB developing member countries are:
employed by NUS or in Singapore. Afghanistan; Azerbaijan; Bangladesh; Bhutan;
Cambodia; People’s Republic of China; Cook Islands;
The information below is correct at the time of Democratic Republic of East Timor; Fiji Islands; Hong
printing. Kong, China; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Kiribati;
Republic of Korea; Kyrgyz Republic; Lao People’s
A. Master in Public Policy (M.P.P.) Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Maldives; Republic of
the Marshall Islands; Federated States of Micronesia;
Note 1: Mongolia; Myanmar; Nauru; Nepal; Pakistan; Papua
The following items are covered by the terms of the New Guinea; Philippines; Samoa; Solomon Islands; Sri
relevant scholarships. Lanka; Taipei, China; Tajikistan; Thailand; Tonga;
• A monthly stipend of S$1,350 throughout the Turkmenistan; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu; Vietnam.
period of the award
• A one-time book allowance of S$500 The scholarship is awarded for one year with an
• A one-time settling-in allowance of S$500 extension to the second year of study, which shall be
• Shared housing conditional on the scholar maintaining a satisfactory
• Tuition, health insurance, examination and other level of performance as determined by the institute.
approved fees
• Cost of travel from home country to Singapore on The Scholarship provides for:
award of the scholarship • A monthly stipend of S$1,350 throughout the
• Cost of travel from Singapore to home country on period of the award
graduation • A one-time book allowance of S$250 per regular
semester
• Tuition, health insurance, examination and other
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Graduate approved fees
Scholarship • Cost of travel from home country to Singapore on
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Graduate award of the scholarship
Scholarship is available to candidates who have • Cost of travel from Singapore to home country on
demonstrated leadership and a desire to contribute to graduation
public service
NUS Graduate Scholarship for ASEAN Nationals
The terms of this scholarship for Singapore citizens The NUS Graduate Scholarship is available for award
and permanent residents are as follows: to students who are citizens or permanent residents of
• A monthly allowance of S$1,350 throughout the ASEAN countries (except Singapore). The award is
period of the award initially for an academic year (2 semesters), but may be
• A one-time book allowance of S$500 extended on a semester basis, subject to the scholar’s
• Tuition, health insurance, examination and other performance during the previous semesters.
approved fees
Please refer to Note 1 for the terms of this scholarship The Scholarship provides for:
for all other nationalities. • A monthly stipend of S$1,350 throughout the
period of the award
APEC Scholarship • A one-time book allowance of S$500
The APEC Scholarship is offered by the National • Tuition, health insurance, examination and other
University of Singapore. It is available to students who approved fees
are citizens or permanent residents of the following • Cost of travel from home country to Singapore on
APEC members (except Singapore): Australia; Brunei award of the scholarship
Darussalam; Canada; Chile; People’s Republic of China; • Cost of travel from Singapore to home country on
Hong Kong, China; Indonesia; Japan; Republic of graduation
Korea; Malaysia; Mexico; New Zealand; Papua New
Guinea; Peru; Philippines; Russia; Chinese Taipei; OCBC International Master in Public Policy
Thailand; United States of America and Vietnam. Please Scholarship
refer to Note 1 for the terms of this scholarship. The OCBC International Master in Public Policy
Scholarships are offered to bright and talented students
Asian Development Bank who are citizens of China, Malaysia or Indonesia.
Please refer to Note 1 for the terms of this scholarship. only) throughout the period of the award
• A one-time book allowance of S$500
Papua New Guinea Department of National • Tuition, health insurance, examination and other
Planning and Rural Development – LKY SPP approved fees
Scholarship For more information about the scholarship and to
The Papua New Guinea Department of National obtain the application form, please go to:
Planning and Rural Development (the “Department”) www.ncss.org.sg/lien
and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy offer a
joint scholarship to students who are on the staff of the Standard Chartered LKY SPP Scholarship
Department. Please refer to Note 1 for the terms of The Standard Chartered LKY SPP Scholarship is
this scholarship. available to full-time students who are citizens or
permanent residents of ASEAN countries (except
Standard Chartered LKY SPP Scholarship Singapore), India, the People’s Republic of China or
The Standard Chartered LKY SPP Scholarship is the United Arab Emirates. Please refer to Note 1 for
available to students who are citizens or permanent the terms of this scholarship.
residents of ASEAN countries (except Singapore),
India, the People’s Republic of China or the United Villa Foundation – LKY SPP Scholarship
Arab Emirates. Please refer to Note 1 for the terms of The Villa Foundation – LKY SPP Scholarship is
this scholarship. available to full-time students who are citizens of the
Maldives. Please refer to Note 1 for the terms of this
Temasek Scholarship scholarship.
The Temasek Scholarship is offered by the National
University of Singapore. It is available to students who C. Master in Public Management (M.P.M.)
are citizens or permanent residents of member
countries of ASEAN (except Singapore) and countries Lee Kuan Yew Fellowship / School of Public
of the Asia-Pacific region. Please refer to Note 1 for Policy Graduate Fellowship
the terms of this scholarship. The National University of Singapore offers the Lee
Kuan Yew Fellowship and the Lee Kuan Yew School
Villa Foundation – LKY SPP Scholarship of Public Policy Graduate Fellowship to outstanding
The Villa Foundation – LKY SPP Scholarship is students who have demonstrated sterling leadership
available to students who are citizens of the Maldives. qualities and are committed to public service. The
Please refer to Note 1 for the terms of this scholarship. Fellowships are available to all nationalities, except
Singapore citizens and permanent residents.
B. Master in Public Administration (M.P.A.)
The Fellowship provides for:
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Graduate • A monthly allowance of S$1,500 throughout the
Scholarship period of the award
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Graduate • A one-time book allowance of $500
Scholarship is available to full-time students who have • A one-time settling-in allowance of $500
demonstrated leadership and a desire to contribute to • Fully furnished accommodation
public service. It is available to all nationalities except • Tuition, health insurance, examination and other
Singapore citizens and permanent residents. Please approved fees
refer to Note 1 for the terms of this scholarship. • Cost of travel from home country to Singapore on
award of the scholarship
CapitaLand LKY SPP Scholarship • Return Airfare for Programme at partner
The CapitaLand LKY SPP Scholarship is available to university
full-time students who are citizens of ASEAN • Tuition fees, board and lodging at partner
countries (except Singapore), India or the People’s university
Republic of China. Please refer to Note 1 for the terms • Cost of travel from Singapore to home country on
of this scholarship. graduation
Hefner Scholarship 3.4 Awards
The Hefner Scholarship is available to full-time
students who are citizens of the People’s Republic of Master in Public Management Prizes
China or the United States of America. Please refer to • Lee Kuan Yew Prize for the best Master in Public
Note 1 for the terms of this scholarship. Management Student
• WyWy Gold Medal for the best Attachment Paper
Lien Foundation Scholarship for Social Service
Leaders Master in Public Policy Prizes
The Lien Foundation Scholarship for Social Service • Lee Kuan Yew Prize for the best Master in Public
Leaders aims to groom talent, build capability in the Policy Student
social service sector and develop outstanding leaders to • WyWy Gold Medal for the best Policy Analysis
serve the community. It is available to full-time and Exercise
part-time students who are Singapore citizens or • Harwin Award for Academic Excellence
permanent residents. • Harwin Award for Student Leadership
The scholarship provides for:
• A monthly allowance (for full-time candidates
