Synopsis
Interest in Asian Studies amongst scholars is a growing phenomenon as political developments in the region take a new turn and the economic strength of Asia grows.Objectives
With a focus on comparative politics, international relations and economics, the MSc (Asian Studies) programme is designed to help students:- Obtain the necessary empirical knowledge and analytical perspectives required to become leaders in various professions related to Asian affairs
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the dynamic changes and new trends in Asia, using approaches rooted in the disciplines of history, comparative politics, international relations, and economics
- Acquire various analytical tools and historical perspectives to facilitate development of expertise on emerging Asian political, economic and security issues on multiple levels
Relevance
In this programme, students are connected to the latest developments in the region with numerous opportunities to meet foreign policy makers and prominent Asian specialists from Think Tanks, non-profit organisations and universities throughout the world. Students also enjoy opportunities to hone their linguistic skills in Singapore, which is home to various communities that converse in many Asian languages. The cutting-edge knowledge and skills offered in this programme will benefit students in their professional careers in the private or public sector.Benefits
Under this programme, students are instantly connected and attuned to the latest developments in the region with ample opportunities to meet foreign policy makers and prominent Asian specialists from think-tanks, non-profit organisations and universities throughout the world. Students will also have the opportunity to further hone their linguistic skills in Singapore, which is home to various communities that converse in many Asian languages. The cutting-edge knowledge and skills offered in this programme will benefit students in their professional careers in the private or public sector.Content
The MSc (Asian Studies) programme is empirically driven and area-centric. The programme places strong emphasis on a range of issues, including:- Political development in the region
- Economic development in major countries
- Traditional security issues in the region
- Non-traditional security in the region
The programme is tailored to the interests of individual students who may choose to focus on specific countries or develop extensive expertise in a certain area of interest.
Students are required to take two core courses. In addition, students completing a dissertation must take five extra courses (three primary and two electives), while those in the non-dissertation stream are expected to take seven courses (five primary and two electives).
Career Advancement
Graduates from this programme may consider careers in toursim, especially positions related to Asian tourism. Other related jobs may include those involviing culture and history, for example museums.
Opportunities in research and academia also await students who complete this course. Government jobs in policy, foreign affairs and diplomacy are some other options.
In the private sector, graduates may look forward to opportunities in multinationals looking to break into the lucrative Asian markets, with positions in public relations or business development.