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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Questions related to academics such as grading system, cumulative average point and modules are answered here.

Our MSc in Finance is a 16-month intensive programme that includes an optional experiential learning course.

Please refer to the Programme Fees page for more information.

At this time, we are not offering the part-time programme.  Depending on market demand, we may consider introducing this in the future.  However, this is unlikely to happen in the near future.

It will be a useful component to evaluate your potential for the Master’s programme.

Admission would require a good Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a four-year undergraduate programme. A good three-year degree with very strong academic results may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

There is no minimum undergraduate grade required to apply.  However, a GMAT score is highly recommended if your GPA is not strong. All applications will undergo a thorough process to evaluate potential and readiness for graduate study in Finance.  Performance in relevant coursework will be evaluated during this process.

The GPA, which is the weighted average grade point of all courses taken by a student in NUS, is represented as follows:

In NUS, each letter grade corresponds to a grade point as shown below:

Grade Grade Point
A+ 5.0
A 5.0
A- 4.5
B+ 4.0
B 3.5
B- 3.0
C+ 2.5
C 2.0
D+ 1.5
D 1.0
F 0

Students in the NUS MSc in Finance programme, must maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0. More information on the NUS grading system can be found here.

The MSc in Finance programme will provide a broader coverage of finance and banking issues.  This will students to access a wider range of positions, both in the financial and corporate sectors.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Questions on moving to Singapore, housing and transition.

The International Students Section within the Office of Student Affairs provides a wide range of services for all international participants studying in NUS. Please click here for more information.

To ease the transition for new international students to NUS, the programme office will also arrange a buddy for each student to share practical information. Pre-arrival connections with the buddies can be done via email or Facebook.

Please refer here for housing information.

THE GMAT/GRE

A GMAT/GRE score is not compulsory, however, a good GMAT/GRE score will qualify you for study awards and priority in exchange placements

This section will answer your questions on GMAT/GRE.

Generally, a score of 700 out of 800 for the GMAT, or the GMAT equivalent in GRE is expected. If you wish to be considered for a study award, a GMAT/GRE score needs to be submitted.

You may submit the preliminary GMAT scores, i.e. the Verbal and Quantitative scores. These scores are known immediately after a GMAT test.

For GMAT, please visit the official GMAT website. Please designate “National University of Singapore” GMAT Code:  DRT-MK-56 (MSc in Finance) as your GMAT score recipient.

For GRE, please visit the official GRE website. Please designate “4642 – NUS Business School MSc Programmes” as your GRE score recipient.