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National University of Singapore

Fall: Mid July - Mid November
Spring: Early January - Early May

Undergraduate and Graduate Exchange

Throughout its 30-year history, the Faculty of Business Administration at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has established a reputation as a leader in business education in the Asia-Pacific region.  NUS' main campus is located seven miles from the city center at Kent Ridge, one of the most scenic areas in Singapore.  Academic facilities, recreational areas, residence halls and shops are located in close proximity to one another.

The Republic of Singapore, a small tropical island, lies at the confluence of East and West.  This cosmopolitan city of three million people is home to a multiracial society of Chinese, Malays, Indians and other ethnic groups.  Singapore's strategic location, political and social stability, excellent infrastructure and English-speaking workforce have helped attract foreign investments and multinational companies. 

Language requirement and courses
All courses are taught in English. Business and non-business classes are available.  Receive UW residence credits and grades. 

This list is subject to change.  Due to circumstances beyond our control such as enrollment limitations, time conflicts and course cancellations, International Programs cannot guarantee that participants will be admitted to their first choice of courses.  

Fall 2006 courses
More courses are available.  Contact International Programs.
Acct IS 211, 603; Finance 300*, 320*, 325*, 445*, 630*; Gen Bus 399; Intl Bus 615; MHR 300, 305, 420, 423; MKT 300, 365, 420, 415 or 454, 460, 640; OTM 451; RMI 300; A wide variety of non-business courses  

Spring 2008 courses
More courses are available.  Contact International Programs.
Acct IS 100, 211, 310, 603; Finance 300*, 320*, 325*, 410*, 445*; Gen Bus 399; Intl Bus 615; MHR 300, 305, 420, 423; Marketing 300, 305, 365, 420, 460, 640; OTM 350 or 365, 451; A wide variety of non-business courses  

* UW's finance department expects that you meet UW pre-requisites in order to comprehend your finance course taken abroad and to prepare for future UW finance courses.

The following business courses have been offered at NUS in the past.

UW Title	NUS Title(s)
Accounting
AIS 100	FNA1002
AIS 211	FNA2002
AIS 603	FNA3113
AIS 710	MBA 5007 OR MBA 6003
Finance
FIN 300	FNA2004 or FNA3101
FIN 320	FNA3102
FIN 325	FNA3101
FIN 410	FNA3117
FIN 445	FNA3115
FIN 700	MBA 5008 OR MBA 6001
FIN 705	FNA3103
FIN 765	MBA 7003
International Business
IB 200	BK3308 (old code)
IB 615	BSP2005
Marketing
MKT 300	MKT1003 OR MKT 2401
MKT 305	MKT3402
MKT 365	MKT3418
MKT 415	MKT3420
MKT 420	MKT2412
MKT 425	BK 3207 OR BZ 3613  (old code)
MKT 454	MKT3420
MKT 460	MKT2401
MKT 640	MKT2411
MKT 700	MBA 5009
MKT 705	MBA 7307
MKT 760	MBA 7303
Management and Human Resources
MHR 300	MNO3301
MHR 305	MNO2302
MHR 420	MNO1001
MHR 422	BK 3306 OR BK 3307 (old code)
MHR 423	BSP3001
MHR 703	MBA 7701M
MHR 723	Corporate Strategy
MHR 730	BK 4302
MHR 765	Management of Technology
Operations
OTM 350	DSC2006
OTM 365	DSC2006
OTM 451	DSC3203
OTM 730	BSP1005  Managerial Economics
Risk Management
RMI 300	FNA3119

The course equivalency database shows all NUS courses that have been equated and their UW equivalents.

Housing
A double room is provided in an on-campus residence hall. 

Costs and scholarships
The following are estimates only. Costs are subject to change. Estimates noted with an asterisk (*) were calculated based on an exchange rate of $1 = 1.38 Singapore dollars.

All Business School students will receive a standard School of Business Scholarship for Semester Exchange Programs.  Details about financial aid and additional scholarships are available.

Estimates based on 2008/2009 academic year.  

UW tuition: Full-time 
UW program fee: $300
UW-mandated health insurance: $37/full month, no partials i.e. (March 15 - May 30 is 3 months)
Housing: $1200 - $2,200 (depending on hall, single/double, with/without air)*
Meals: $1650*
Student fees, Books and Supplies: $220*
Local transportation & miscellaneous: $325*
Visa fee: $55*
Airfare: $1150 (Estimated Fall 2007)
Entertainment and vacation travel vary widely

Advice from past participants
Read reports from past participants.        

Applying
There are generally 10 students admitted per year (for fall and/or spring). As there are limited spaces, application to this program does not guarantee admission.  Minimum requirements are a 3.0 GPA, 54 credits earned by the time you go abroad and prior coursework in business/economics (usually 9 credits).

Applications are due March 1^st of the previous academic year.  If space for spring semester opens, the application process will re-open but the fall deadline for application to spring at NUS is September 15.   Attend an information session, held in February and September.  Information session dates, program availability and applications are available on the application website.

Web pages
National University of Singapore

For admitted students
Predeparture Information: Singapore
While abroad website