Structure of Courses
The RSIS MSc Programmes and The Nanyang MBA (International Studies) can be taken either on a full-time or part-time basis starting in July each year. Examinations take place at the end of each trimester.The NTU-Warwick Double Masters Programme can only be taken on a full-time basis. Students will carry out the first year of their studies at University of Warwick, starting in October, before proceeding to RSIS in their second year at the start of August. Students will complete their degree by June in the following year.
Timing and Schedules of Classes
Depending on the courses selected, the class timings are:Morning: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Afternoon: 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Evening: 6.30pm - 9.30pm (only for S6007, MBA and MACC Courses)
There will be 3 classes per week for full-time students and 2 classes per week for part-time students. Applicants intending to pursue their studies at RSIS on a part-time basis should note that most MSc classes are conducted between 9:30am and 5pm on weekdays.
Academic Calendar (AY 2010/2011) for RSIS Masters Programmes
Trimester 1
26 July 2010 - 30 October 2010 (14 weeks)
Recess: 31 October 2010 - 7 November 2010 (1 week)
Trimester 2
8 November 2010 - 18 December 2010 (6 weeks)
Recess: 19 December 2010 - 9 January 2011 (3 weeks)
10 January 2011 - 26 February 2011 (7 weeks)
Recess: 27 February 2011 - 6 March 2011 (1 week)
Trimester 3
7 March 2011 - 4 June 2011 (13 weeks)
Recess: 5 June 2011 - 24 July 2011 (7 weeks)
Academic Calendar (AY 2010/2011) for the NTU-Warwick Double Masters Programme
Trimester 1
4 October 2010 - 11 December 2010 (10 weeks)
Recess: 12 December 2010 - 9 January 2011 (4 weeks)
Trimester 2
10 January 2011 - 19 March 2011 (10 weeks)
Recess: 20 March 2011 - 26 April 2011 (5 weeks)
Trimester 3
27 April 2011 - 2 July 2011 (10 weeks)
Academic Calendar (AY 2010/2011) for The Nanyang MBA (International Studies)
Trimester 1
2 August 2010 - 30 October 2010 (13 weeks)
Recess: 31 October 2010 - 7 November 2010 (1 week)
Trimester 2
8 November 2010 - 18 December 2010 (6 weeks)
Recess: 19 December 2010 - 9 January 2011 (3 weeks)
10 January 2011 - 26 February 2011 (7 weeks)
Recess: 27 February 2011 - 6 March 2011 (1 week)
Trimester 3
7 March 2011 - 4 June 2011 (13 weeks)
Recess: 5 June 2011 - 31 July 2011 (8 weeks)
| MSc Programmes | Minimum Period of Candidature | Maximum Period of Candidature |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Time | 3 Trimesters* | 9 Trimesters |
| Part-Time | 6 Trimesters | 12 Trimesters |
| NTU-Warwick Double Masters Programme | Minimum Period of Candidature | Maximum Period of Candidature |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Time | 6 Trimesters (22 months) | 12 Trimesters 44 months |
| The Nanyang MBA (International Studies) | |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 4 Trimesters |
| Part-Time | 6-8 Trimesters |
*There are 3 trimesters in an academic year.