Jointly offered with Nanyang Business School, NTU.
Synopsis
This interdisciplinary degree combines the best of both worlds. It allows students to obtain an excellent international studies education at RSIS and a well-recognised MBA from the Nanyang Business School (NBS), one of Asia's foremost business schools.Objectives
This exciting new programme aims to give students a firm foundation in international affairs, while equipping them with a rigorous education in business studies at the top-ranking NBS.Relevance
Today, businesses are no longer conducted in silo. There are political influences that can affect the economy, which will in turn have significant impact on businesses. The marriage between politics and business implies that it is imperative to have a strong grasp of both disciplines in order to have an edge in the corporate world.Benefits
Besides acquiring key professional business skills, students will obtain specialised knowledge in the field of international relations and international political economy. Students will be better equipped to manage the challenges of operating businesses or other international pursuits in an increasingly globalised economy through networking sessions and working with leading industrial corporations.Set against Singapore's cosmopolitan environment, this MBA gives students the opportunity to gain the necessary knowledge and insights in an integrated and efficient manner, enhancing their ability to handle issues in an international setting.
Content
Students will take three core courses from RSIS:- International Relations
- International Political Economy
- S6007 Professional Skills Enrichment
Students are then allowed to select any one of the four electives from the broad range of courses offered by RSIS in International Relations, International Political Economy, Strategic Studies, or Asian Studies.
Students need to take nine courses from the Nanyang Business School. In addition, students are required to either:
- Complete an individual 10,000-word research dissertation, supervised by a faculty at RSIS; or
- Participate in an overseas Business Study Mission supervised by NBS; or
- Complete two additional courses at either RSIS or NBS. We anticipate that the minimum period of study for full-time students is four trimesters, and six to eight trimesters for part-time students. In addition to the requirements imposed on all RSIS applicants, Nanyang MBA (International Studies) applicants should note that they are required to submit a good GMAT score, demonstrate at least two years of work experience, and be prepared for a personal interview before gaining acceptance into the programme.