A good Bachelors’ degree from Business, Computing, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Science or Statistics is preferred, but we do accept students and alumni from a non-Business or non-Computing degree.
If you are interested in pursuing the NUS MSBA programme, do build up your application in other areas. The admission committee takes into consideration your work experience, passion projects, testimonials, essay in the online application, interview, and more.
It is advantageous for interested applicants to know basic programming language as it would be used in the curriculum. These skills can also be picked up from online platforms such as Coursera.
You may refer to our website under student resources for some recommended online learning resources.
Fresh graduates with excellent academic performance from a related degree programme will be considered. If you are interested in pursuing the Master of Science in Business Analytics, please apply for the programme. Do note other than academic qualification, the review committee takes into considerations the following when selecting suitable candidates for the programme:
Fresh graduates with excellent academic performance from a related degree programme will be considered. Applicants are also strongly recommended to acquire at least 2 years’ of relevant working experience. Aside, the review committee takes into consideration the following criteria when selecting suitable candidates for the programme:
As all your credentials will be weighted and every applicant will be ranked, there is no minimum cut-off for any component.
Upon your online submission with all required documents, the Review Committee will start its assessment. After the review, shortlisted applicants will be contacted for either face-to-face interviews or Zoom interviews. All credentials are weighted and every applicant will be ranked, hence there is no minimum cut-off for any component. Finally, the Selection Committee will meet to deliberate. Each applicant will then be informed of the final outcome.
We only have 1 intake every year in August, with a 2-week bootcamp happening in July.
What is the timeline of the application cycle? (interview period, application open/close, offer letter)
The application for the Master of Science in Business Analytics programme opens between Oct – Jan each year. Further details and deadlines will be announced on our Facebook and website when application for the next cycle opens.
Interviews and the shortlisting of candidates will take place in January onwards.
Applicants may check the Graduate Admission System (GDA2) between March and April for an update in the application status.
An official offer letter will be sent in April.
If you have NOT clicked on “Submit Application”, you can edit your application. Once you have submitted the completed online application, NO further edits can be made.
After you have submitted all required documents online, your documents will be sent to the admission committee to be reviewed. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email for an interview (face to face or Zoom).
Applicants may check the Graduate Admission System (GDA2) between March and April for an update in the application status. Each applicant will be informed of their application status by the end of April via email.
We strongly recommend referees to complete their submission in one sitting.
Once the application has closed, no further applications will be considered.
Please apply during the following period (October-January). Further details and deadlines will be announced on our Facebook and website when application for the next cycle opens.
Scholarships/Subsidies from Government
Please refer to the Fees & Scholarships page to check for eligibility on the various types of scholarships offered.
Bank Loans
The following are suggested loans for the respective group of students:
Note: The Master of Science in Business Analytics programme is a self-funded programme, students pursuing the programme are not eligible for:
The Master of Science in Business Analytics programme is a self-funded programme that is not MOE-subsidised regardless if you are a local or an international student.
The Master of Science in Business Analytics programme is a self-funded programme hence there is no discount or training sponsorship for NUS staff regardless if you are a local or international student.
The part-time programme costs the same as the full-time programme. The full-time programme runs for 1 year while the part-time programme runs for 2 years. You can find out more about MSBA programme fees by visiting the link here.
The various payment modes are detailed here.
Yes you can. Please provide a written letter stating their consent to sponsor your studies as well as either your parents’ bank statements and/or payslips.
Please ensure there is sufficient funds for you during your stay in Singapore while pursuing the Master of Science in Business Analytics programme.
Please find below an estimate of the breakdown of living cost in Singapore as a Master of Science in Business Analytics postgraduate student.
| NUS Alumni | Singaporeans and PRs | International | |
Programme Fees1 1An initial payment of S$10,000 is mandatory upon accepting the offer for enrolling into MSBA and is included in the programme fees. Fees include a 9% Goods and Service Tax (GST). | S$60,223 | S$63,765 | S$70,850 |
Estimated miscellaneous charges and health services fees2 per annum 2All full-time students (local and international) are required to subscribe to the University’s medical insurance scheme. For more information, please visit here. | S$500 | S$500 | S$500 |
Estimated accommodation / living costs3 per annum 3You may use the Cost of Living Calculator found on the EDB website to better estimate the living expenses required for your course of study in Singapore. | N.A. | N.A | S$36,0005 5Monthly breakdown: Food: S$1,000 Transport: S$300 Accommodation: S$1000 Personal Expenses: S$700 |
| Total | S$60,723 | S$64,265 | S$107,350 |
For more information, please refer to https://msba.nus.edu.sg/programme/fees-scholarship/.
Please provide at least your payslips from the last 6 months.
Please click here for the academic calendar.
All classes are held in the NUS Kent Ridge campus. There are occasional workshops conducted on Saturdays morning and/or afternoon.
Full time students
Classes are scheduled either during the day or evening on most weekdays,.
Industry analytics seminars take place every Thursday evenings.
Part time students
Classes are scheduled on 2 – 3 weekday evenings.
Industry analytics seminars take place every Thursday evenings.
*All classes are physical unless otherwise advised by the course instructor.
| Candidature | Normal | Maximum |
| Full – Time | 13 months | 2 years |
| Part – Time | 2 years | 4 years |
A student who wish to receive module waivers may send in an official request for a module waiver upon official matriculation into MSBA. This has to be done by the first week of the semester. The Academic Committee will consider his application. Approval will be granted based on a case-by-case basis. If the application is successful, the student will have to read a graded replacement module in place of the waived module.
Please note that core modules will not be exempted. If you are exempted from any modules, you are required to pursue other advanced modules and fulfill the graduation requirements of 44 modular credits (MC).
Please refer to the section on Curriculum.
Admitted students are required to submit a Leave of Absence via the student portal, EduRec.
The NUS Master of Science in Business Analytics aims to provide a well-rounded postgraduate experience that ensures students receive not only vital skills and knowledge in business analytics but also an understanding of industry-relevant trends, networking opportunities, and challenges they will face in the field.
The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority’s (ICA) student pass entitles international students to seek part-time jobs and internships in Singapore.
Working during term vacations:
All international students* studying in NUS on ICA’s student pass are eligible to work during term vacations without having to apply for work permit.
Working during academic term time:
International students* are allowed to work not more than 16 hours per week.
*International Students here refers to NUS full-time matriculated students.
For more details, you may refer to the Ministry of Manpower website or NUS Centre for Future Graduates website.
Students can source for work opportunities on their own, speak to the MSBA’s industry partners or check out the job offerings published under NUS Centre for Future Graduates website and NUS Business School Career Services.
MSBA part-time students are strongly encouraged to carry out their capstone project in the 2nd year of their studies by proposing a project from the company they are working at. This is beneficial for both the company and the student as he would be able to bring positive impact to his company and devise a project that is applicable to his area of work.
If a part-time student would like to work on a capstone project with another company, other than the one he is currently employed with, he is required to quit his current job so as to avoid conflict of interest before he embarks on the capstone project with the new company.
You are fully attached to the company, similar to a full-time employee, during your capstone project of 3 – 6 months. The length of stint is determined by the scope of project discussed between your academic supervisor, industry supervisor and yourself.
As an IT Business Hub, Singapore has both technology infrastructure and economic landscape in place to support businesses which require data scientists, cybersecurity experts, artificial intelligence practitioners and more. Students can source for work opportunities on their own, speak to NUS BAC’s panel of industry partners, or secure a job in the company they are working in for their capstone project. They may also wish to check out the job offerings published under NUS Centre for Future Graduates website and NUS Business School Career Services.
NUS MSBA students may approach the NUS Business School Career Services office to improve on their CVs when they have completed part of the programme or most of their modules. Students can source for work opportunities on their own, speak to BAC’s panel of industry partners or check out the job offerings published under NUS Centre for Future Graduates website and NUS Business School Career Services.
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