Frequently Asked Questions

All  |   Programme  |   Minimum Entry Requirements  |   GMAT / TOEFL  |   Applications  |   Referee Report  |  
Documentary evidence of financial support  |   Scholarship

Programme
  1.  Do you offer a general MBA programme?
Yes. Besides the General MBA, we also offer Specialised MBAs in Accountancy, Finance, International Business, Marketing, Strategy Technology, International Studies & Knowledge Management and the Doubles Masters.

  2. Is this full-time or part-time programme?
The NANYANG MBA is available both in full-time and part-time. You may click here for a comparison.

For Double Masters, only full-time option is available.

  3.  Do you have a distance learning programme?
No.

  4.  How much is your programme fees?
For Academic Year 2010/2011, the programme fee is $50,000 for full-time and part-time, payable over 4 trimesters and 6 trimesters respectively. There is a S$5,000 enrolment fee payable upon acceptance of the offer of admission. The S$5,000 is deducted from your total fees.

  5.  What is the duration of your MBA programme?

General & Specialised MBA

Full-time participants are given 4 trimesters (16 months) and part-time participants are given 8 trimesters (32 months) to complete the coursework. There are 3 trimesters in an academic year.

Double Masters:

NTU Waseda
Full time participants are given 3 trimesters (12 months) to complete the coursework.

NTU - St Gallen
Please click for the details.

NTU - Essec
Please click for the details.

  6.  What is your academic calendar like?
There are 3 trimesters in one academic year. Please click here for detailed schedule.

  7.  What is the course requirements and subjects available?
  8.  Where are the classes conducted?
The classes are either conducted at the main campus in Jurong or the downtown Executive Centre at one-north (off North Buona Vista Road).

Please refer here for more information.

  9.  Can MBA (Accountancy) graduates qualify for ICPAS?
Yes, you are also eligible for application to CPA Australia.
 
Minimum Entry Requirements
  1.  What are the minimum entry requirements to the NANYANG MBA?
  • A Bachelor's degree;
  • At least two years work experience;
  • A good GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) score
    The institution code for NTU is V24-ZV-13;
  • A good TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score if English was not the medium of instruction at tertiary level. The institution code is 9705.

  2.  I do not have a Bachelor’s degree. Will you consider me if I have professional qualification only (e.g. ACCA, Diploma)?
No.

  3.  I have recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and do not have any / less than 2 years working experience.
       Will my application be considered?
No.

  4.  I am self-employed / running a family business since graduating with a Bachelor’s degree.
       Will my application be considered?
Yes, if you have been doing so for at least 2 years.
 
GMAT / TOEFL
  1.  What is GMAT?
Graduate Management Admission Test. It is a test to assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study in business and management. For complete information, please visit their website or e-mail. Please note that our NTU code no is V24-ZV-13.

  2.  Is GMAT compulsory?
Yes. Therefore, you are strongly advised to take the GMAT early so as not to delay the processing of your applications. The institution code for NTU is V24-ZV-13. A good GMAT score will be viewed favourably in the assessment of the application.

  3.  What is the acceptable score for GMAT?
600 and above.

  4.  Can I submit my GMAT score report at a later date?
Yes. Please submit your application online application (you may indicate the date of your GMAT test, if any) first and send your unofficial GMAT score report once you have taken the test. But note that assessment will only begin upon completeness of your supporting documents.

  5.  How long is my GMAT score valid?
5 years from test date.

  6.  Will you accept the GRE score?
Yes, although GMAT is preferred.

  7.  Is TOEFL manadatory? Can I ask to be exempted?
TOEFL is mandatory if English is not your native tongue or if your degree was not conducted exclusively in English.

  8.  What is an acceptable TOEFL score?
At least 600 for paper-based, 250 for computer-based and above 100 for internet-based tests. The institution code is 9705.

  9.  How long is my TOEFL score valid?
2 years from test date.

10.  Can I substitute IELTS for TOEFL?
Yes, we accept IELTS as a substitute for TOEFL. The minimum Band score is 6.5
 
Applications
  1.  How many intakes do you have per year?
One. The main intake commences in August.

  2.  How do I apply?
Applications are online. Only online applications are accepted.

  3.  When should I submit the application form?
Application open in October. The deadlines for application are as follow:

Round 1 : 31 December 2009
Round 2 : 31 March 2010

If you are applying for scholarships, take note of the scholarship deadlines.

  4.  What documents must I submit to support my application?
Please refer to the checklist here.

  5.  How much is the application fee?
S$50. Please pay online or by cheque. For international participants, please pay online or a bank draft with the clearing bank in Singapore and not by cheque.

  6.  What will I do after submitting my application?
Applications will be reviewed and a notification email will be sent to you to acknowledge your application completeness. You need not e-mail us during this busy period.

Assessment begins after the application deadline of each round. You will be notified if you have been shortlisted for an interview within 6 weeks after the application deadline of the round which you applied to.

  7.  How do I check status of my application?
You may check your application status using the on line system.

  8.  Can MBA (Accountancy) graduates qualify for ICPAS?
Yes, you are also eligible for application to CPA Australia.
 
Referee Report
  1.  How many referee reports are required?
Two (2). All reports must be submitted in The NANYANG MBA template.

  2.  Who can be my referee(s)?
  • Your immediate supervisors or personnel of higher position in your present or past employers
  • University Instructors
  • Business Associates (For Self-employed only)

  3.  Can I submit the referee report by hard / soft copy?
Both types are acceptable. The report can be hand or type written.

For hard copy, the signature of the referee must be by hand. Please indicate your application number on the envelope when posting your referees report.

For soft copy, the email must be sent by the referee’s company or organisation offical email address. Your referee may send in the referee report via email to mba.admissions@ntu.edu.sg with the subject line "Application Number M090XXXX - Referee report”.

 
Documentary evidence of financial support
  1.  What are the documents required?
The financial supporting documents basically allow us to understand how you will be financing for your programme fee and living expenses. You can use more than one financing option(s).

The supporting documents required for the respective financing options are as follow:

Financing Options

Documents required

Self Sponsored

By savings : Bank Statements

By income : Income statement or payslip

Family Sponsored

A Letter of Sponsorship by sponsor and

Banks/ assests statements to support

Company Sponsored

A Letter of Sponsorship by Company

Loan

A letter from the bank indicating your intention of applying the loan.

(Approval of the loan may not be granted at the moment)

Others

Documents that will support your financing option

If you are not able to provide the said documents as above, kindly enclosed a letter (with the rest of the application supporting documents) stating you financing options and the reasons for not being able to provide the financial supporting documents.

  2.  Can I send in the rest of my supporting document first and the letter/statement of financial evidence later?
Yes. Please include a letter stating your financing option(s) and that you will be providing it later. You may email the documents to mba.admissions@ntu.edu.sg with the subject line: Application Number M090XXXX – Financial Supporting Documents.
 
Scholarship
  1.  Can I apply for more than one scholarship?
Yes. you may apply for more than one scholarships if you meet the eligible criteria for the respective scholarships. For the list of scholarships available, please refer HERE

  2.  How do I apply for the scholarships?
For ASEAN, APEC and NTU-MBA scholarships, please apply for this scholarship by indicating in the “Scholarship” portion of the online application form for The NANYANG MBA. A separate application is not required.

For other scholarships, kindly refer HERE for the respective application procedures.

Application and FULL supporting documents has to be submitted before the respective scholarships deadline.

 

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Nanyang Business School
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