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    The document summarizes the MSc in Finance program at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School. The 14-month program provides 42 credits of foundational, core, experiential, and elective courses to equip students with the skills needed for a career in finance. The core curriculum covers topics like corporate finance, investments, and financial modeling. Students complete an industry internship and choose electives in areas like banking, portfolio management, and financial technology. The program is taught by 145 distinguished international faculty and consistently ranks highly in various business school rankings.

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    The document summarizes the MSc in Finance program at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School. The 14-month program provides 42 credits of foundational, core, experiential, and elective courses to equip students with the skills needed for a career in finance. The core curriculum covers topics like corporate finance, investments, and financial modeling. Students complete an industry internship and choose electives in areas like banking, portfolio management, and financial technology. The program is taught by 145 distinguished international faculty and consistently ranks highly in various business school rankings.

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    The document summarizes the MSc in Finance program at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School. The 14-month program provides 42 credits of foundational, core, experiential, and elective courses to equip students with the skills needed for a career in finance. The core curriculum covers topics like corporate finance, investments, and financial modeling. Students complete an industry internship and choose electives in areas like banking, portfolio management, and financial technology. The program is taught by 145 distinguished international faculty and consistently ranks highly in various business school rankings.

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    The key takeaways are that the MSc in Finance program at NUS Business School is a 14-month program that provides students with skills and knowledge to succeed in today's financial sector through core modules, electives, and experiential learning opportunities.

    The program covers a pre-entry module in statistics and data analytics, 24 core modules, 16 elective modules, and experiential learning opportunities. It aims to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the financial industry and qualities to be resourceful and enterprising.

    The admission requirements include having a good bachelor's degree in any discipline, meeting the minimum English proficiency requirements, submitting application documents like transcripts and resume, and paying the application fee.

    THE NUS MSc IN FINANCE

    THE BEST INVESTMENT


    YOU CAN MAKE: YOURSELF
    The quality of the faculty, the rigour of the course, the networking opportunities, and the
    ideal location combine to make this programme a wise investment in your future.

    NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE NUS BUSINESS SCHOOL


    NUS is one of Asia’s leading universities, with over 38,000 students across three NUS Business School has consistently received top rankings in the Asia-Pacific
    campuses. Offering a distinctively Asian yet global experience, our students are region by independent publications and agencies such as Financial Times,
    given the opportunity to excel not just academically, but also to grow socially. Economist Intelligence Unit, and QS Top MBA in recognition of the quality of
    our programmes and graduates.
    NUS is recognised for its breadth of academic programmes, experiential
    learning, entrepreneurship education and impactful research. As we continue The School is accredited by AACSB and EQUIS, signifying that NUS Business
    to grow from strength to strength, we take pride in nurturing our students and School has met the highest standards for business education.
    equipping them with the necessary skills to be the leaders of tomorrow.

    #1 IN ASIA #15 IN THE WORLD #22 IN THE WORLD FOR FINANCE


    Financial Times Global MBA Rankings for Finance 2017
    Times Higher Education QS World University
    World University Rankings Rankings 2018 (Business
    2016/2017 and Management Studies)
    #7 IN THE WORLD #9 IN THE WORLD
    #1 IN ASIA PACIFIC #18 IN THE WORLD Forbes Best International MBAs: For International Mobility
    For Research Excellence by QS World University Two-Year Programmes 2017 by Financial Times Global
    QS Global 250 Business Rankings 2017 MBA Rankings 2017
    Schools Report 2017
    #21 IN THE WORLD #26 IN THE WORLD
    For International Course Financial Times Global
    Experience by Financial MBA Rankings 2017
    Times Global MBA rankings
    THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
    TO SUCCEED IN TODAY’S
    FINANCIAL SECTOR
    Our MSc in Finance programme is delivered over 14 months and includes compulsory experiential learning.
    You are expected to complete 42 Modular Credits (MCs) to graduate.

    THE NUS MSc IN FINANCE


    The MSc in Finance programme is designed to groom recent graduates to address the substantial
    changes in the regulatory and institutional environments faced by the financial sector.
    Our curriculum leverages self-directed and experiential learning to provide you with a fundamental
    understanding of the industry, while instilling qualities for you to be resourceful and enterprising in
    exploring effective solutions.

    CORE EXPERIENTIAL ELECTIVE


    PRE-ENTRY MODULE MODULES LEARNING MODULES TOTAL

    Statistics & Data Analytics


    24 2 16 42 Modular Credits
    OUR PROGRAMME
    1. PRE-ENTRY
    Online (Non-Credit) The online self-study Statistics and Data Analytics in Finance module is geared towards helping you transition towards
    the changing world of finance and data analytics.
    You are highly encouraged to take advantage of this non-credit module, particularly if you have not taken Statistics or Data
    Analytics in undergraduate studies. Knowledge of materials from this module will be used extensively in the programme.

    2. FOUNDATION
    OCT – NOV This intensive mini-semester on campus provides you with the foundation for the programme:
    On Campus (8 MCs) • Introduction to Finance (2 MCs) • Accounting for Finance Professionals (2 MCs)
    • Financial Modelling (4 MCs)

    3. CORE
    JAN – APR The first full semester provides you with the essential knowledge and skills for a career in finance-related sectors:
    On Campus (16 MCs) • Applied Corporate Finance • International Finance and Economics
    • Foundation of Investments • Options and Fixed Income

    4. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
    MAY – JUL Through an applied project or industry internship, you will be able to engage in experiential learning in analysing and
    Global (2 MCs) solving problems faced by peers in the financial industry.
    These applied projects and internships will also enable you to acquire a variety of interpersonal and collaboration skills,
    particularly in understanding the impact of your actions on your colleagues and your companies.

    5. ELECTIVES
    AUG – NOV The ultimate semester on campus provides you with the opportunities to explore areas that attract you in greater depth.
    On Campus (16 MCs) You will need to choose four of the following elective modules* to complete your degree:
    • Banking and Financial Intermediaries • Financial Statement Analysis
    • Equities, Value Investing, and Portfolio Management • Technological Disruptions in Finance and Data Analytics
    • Fixed Income Securities • Trading Platforms and Market Institutions
    *The curriculum is subject to changes. The University reserves the right to revise the curriculum.
    POWERED BY GLOBAL
    THOUGHT LEADERS
    With 145 distinguished international faculty from more than 23 countries
    offering broad industry experience and seasoned business insights,
    NUS Business School is committed to providing you with an enriching
    and stimulating business education.

    Adonis Antoniades Ben Charoenwong Joseph Cherian Duan Jin-Chuan


    PhD, Columbia PhD, University of PhD, Cornell PhD, University of
    University Chicago University Wisconsin, Madison

    OUR PROFESSORS

    Allaudeen Hameed Lam Swee Sam Sungjune Pyun Qian Wenlan


    PhD, University of PhD, University of PhD, University of PhD, University of
    North Carolina, Washington Southern California California, Berkeley
    Johan Sulaeman Robert Kimmel David Reeb Lee Hon Sing Chapel Hill
    PhD, University of Texas, PhD, University of PhD, University of PhD, Northwestern
    Austin Chicago South Carolina University

    Johan is the Academic Robert is the Head of the David holds the Mr and Mrs Lin Lee Hon Sing is the Deputy
    Director for the MSc in Finance Finance Department at the Jo Yan Professorship in Banking Head of the Finance
    programme. Johan teaches NUS Business School. Robert’s and Finance at NUS. He also Department at NUS Business
    courses on Portfolio Theory, research and teaching interests serves as the Director of School. He has won several
    Asset Allocation, and Derivatives. are in Asset Pricing Theory, Business Doctoral Programmes Outstanding Educator awards,
    His research has been Fixed Income Securities, at NUS Business School. and has co-authored books
    published in internationally Financial Engineering and Risk His research focuses on including Introduction to
    renowned journals and cited in Management, Financial corporate finance but also Calculus and Matrices with
    various international Econometrics, Derivatives and encompasses financial Applications in Asset Pricing, Anand Srinivasan Ruth Tan Seow Kuan Yupana Zhang Weina
    publications, including the Risk Management. His research disclosure choices and delves and Dynamics of Financial PhD, New York PhD, University of Wiwattanakantang PhD, Northwestern
    Wall Street Journal and the has been published extensively into international business. He Systems: Instruments, University Washington PhD, Hitotsubashi University
    New York Times. in various journals including is one of the most prominent Markets and Institutions. University
    Journal of Financial Economics scholars in the world on
    and Mathematical Finance. family-controlled firms.
    YOUR FUTURE STARTS TODAY
    There is only one intake in October each year for the MSc in Finance programme.
    Interested applicants must apply directly online at mscfin.nus.edu.sg

    Application Deadline
    • 15 April for international applicants
    • 15 June for Singaporeans and SPR
    • For scholarship/study award considerations, please submit your applications by Round 2 (More details on our website)

    Key Application Requirements:


    • Earned, or expected to earn, a good Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
    • Good TOEFL/IELTS score (if the medium of instruction of your undergraduate studies was not in English)
    • Application fee: S$100

    You will be required to submit the following with your online application:
    • Current resume • Complete or current undergraduate transcripts and degree scroll
    • Financial support documents • (Recommended) GMAT scores
    • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)

    Tuition Fees
    The tuition fee for the programme is S$45,000 + GST.
    Limited NUS Study Awards of S$5,000 are available for NUS alumni.

    NUS BUSINESS SCHOOL


    MSc Programmes Office
    Visit mscfin.nus.edu.sg to learn more Mochtar Riady Building, Level 4
    15 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119245
    E: mscfi[email protected] URL: mscfin.nus.edu.sg

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