MSc (Asian Studies)
MSc (International Political Economy)
MSc (International Relations)
MSc (Strategic Studies)
NTU-Warwick Double Master's Programme
PhD Programme
MSc (Asian Studies)
Overview
Curriculum
Degree Requirements
Part-Time Study Option
Objectives
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.
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
On the political front, many Asian states are experiencing profound historical transitions, accompanied by numerous uncertainties. Economically, the vast majority of countries in the region continue to experience phenomenal growth, creating numerous profitable business opportunities and transforming the region into a new economic powerhouse. In the security arena, many potential regional flashpoints remain, including the Korean Peninsula, the Taiwan issue, the South China Sea dispute, regional arms races, resource scarcity, environmental degradation, and the rising influence of religious fundamentalism.
At the heart of the region lie the concerns associated with the rise of China as an economic and military powerhouse, the emergence of India, a more proactive Japan and the evolving role of the United States. The rise of ASEAN as an international organisation plays a crucial role in shaping the relationships among major powers and in cultivating East Asian regionalism. All these issues will have profound global implications, and are of unquestionable relevance to many professions with interests that intersect developments in Asia.
Benefits
Under this programme, students are instantly connected and attuned to the latest developments in the region with ample opportunities to meet diplomats, policymakers and prominent Asian specialists from think tanks, non-profit organisations and universities throughout the world. Students will also have the opportunity to acquire new linguistic skills by taking Bahasa Indonesia, Mandarin, Korean or Japanese language classes. 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 developments in the region
- Economic development in the region
- Traditional security issues in the region
- Non-traditional security issues in the region
- Foreign policymaking in individual countries in the region
The programme is tailored to the interests of individual students who may choose to focus on specific countries or sub regions, or develop extensive expertise in a certain area of interest.
Career Advancement
MSc (Asian Studies) graduates may pursue careers in public relations or business development, with MNCs who are looking to break into lucrative Asian markets or already have a presence in Asia.
Other options include public sector jobs in policy-making or foreign affairs and positions in the tourism industry, including cultural and historical landmarks (e.g. museums). Opportunities in research and academia also await students who complete this course.
The programme leading to the
MSc (Asian Studies)
degree comprises:
Coursework Track |
| 1 Core + Min 5 / Max 6 Primary + Min 2 / Max 3 Electives |
Dissertation Track |
| 1 Core + Min 4 / Max 5 Primary + Min 1 / Max 2 Electives + Dissertation |
- Candidates on the coursework track must successfully complete 9 courses in order to graduate.
- Candidates on the dissertation track must successfully complete 7 courses and a 10,000-word dissertation in order to graduate.
Dissertation
Only students with an A-‘ average TGPA (Term Grade Point Average) at the end of the first trimester (for full-time students) and A-‘ average CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) at the end of second trimester (for part-time students) will be allowed to write a dissertation. Others will automatically be expected to take two extra courses.
Candidates who are on the dissertation stream are required to complete a dissertation not exceeding10,000 words. Dissertation topics will be selected in consultation with RSIS Faculty. Writing a dissertation provides students with opportunities to further apply the theoretical knowledge and analytical skills developed in the courses taken as part of the MSc programme.
Academic Units
Successful completion of the MSc programme requires a candidate to have obtained a total of 27 academic units (AUs). Each course/elective is equivalent to three AUs. The dissertation is equivalent to six AUs.
MBA Elective Courses
The MBA courses are offered by the Nanyang Business School. Candidates can choose no more than two MBA elective courses.
MACC Elective Courses (Master of Arts in Contemporary China)
The MACC courses are offered by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Candidates can choose no more than two MACC elective courses.
Candidates have the option to pursue the MSc (Asian Studies) on a part-time basis.
Part-time students complete the degree in two years / 6 trimesters and can enrol in maximum two courses each trimester.
Core Courses
AS6001
Comparative Politics of Asia
Primary Courses
AS6000
The International History of Asia
AS6007
Government and Politics of Southeast Asia
AS6008
Maritime Security in the Indo-Pacific
AS6010
Indonesia Rising: Politics, Society & Strategic Thought
AS6011
State Society and Politics in Malaysia
AS6013
State Society and Politics in China
AS6020
Islam, State and Society in Southeast Asia
AS6021
Government-Business Relations in Asia
AS6022
China’s Foreign and Security Policy
AS6023
India’s Foreign and Security Policy
AS6026
Religion, Violence and Peacebuilding
AS6027
State, Society and Politics in the Philippines
AS6028
Studying Religion in Plural Societies: Theories Methods, & Practices
AS6029
Governance & Security in Myanmar
AS6030
Encountering Religions in Plural Societies: Comparative & Contrastive Perspective
AS6032
Contemporary Relations of Islam and Politics: Deconstructing Islamism, Salafism and Jihadism
AS6035
Dialogue: Interreligious Encounters & Peacebuilding
AS6036
Islam, Diversity & The Religious Other
AS6043
Asian Religions, Interreligious Relations, and Conflict
AS6044
Chinese Domestic Politics
IR6004
International Relations of Northeast Asia
IR6015
Japanese Foreign Policy
IR6040
Indonesia’s Foreign Policy
IP6015
Quantitative Methods in the Study of International Politics
Elective Courses
SR6005
The Analysis of Defence/Security Policies
SR6010
Technology and Military Innovation: A Revolution In Military Affairs Defense Transformation or Something Else?
SR6014
The Evolution of Strategic Thought
SR6016
The Study of War
SR6019
Terrorism Intelligence and Homeland Security
SR6023
Indian Ocean Security
SR6024
Problems in Combating Insurgency and Terrorism
SR6026
Intelligence and National Security
SR6028
Countering Religiously-Motivated Terrorism in Southeast Asia: Issues and Challenges
SR6029
Nuclear Politics in Asia
SR6030
Special Forces
SR6031
Globalisation, Arms-Racing and Naval Development in the Asia Pacific
SR6034
Jihadist Strategic Thought and Practice
SR6035
Insurgency and Counterinsurgency in Modern Asian Politics
SR6036
War in the Global Village
SR6037
Selected Issues in Terrorism and Counterterrorism
SR6038
Conflicts in the Digital Age: Information and Cyber Warfare
SR6040
Intelligence in Peace and War
SR6041
Comparative Civil-Military Relations: In Theory and Practice
SR6043
Comparative Asian Security Policy
SR6044
Military Organizations, Technology, and International Security
SR6045
Wars in the Making of Modern East Asia, 1911–1979
MBA Elective Courses
Kindly note that the availability of MBA electives is subject to Nanyang Business School’s discretion each academic year.
BM6842
Digital Transformation and Enterprise 2.0
BM6804
Sustainability Reporting
BM6603
Climate Science, Climate Risk Assessment and Sustainable Finance
Overview
Overview
Curriculum
Degree Requirements
Part-Time Study Option
MSc (International Political Economy)
Overview
Curriculum
Degree Requirements
Part-Time Study Option
Objectives
Politics and economics are intertwined. In today’s globalised world, understanding one area and not the other leads to an incomplete understanding of global issues. Analysing and drafting effective policy require knowledge of the interaction between economic and political goals.
The MSc (International Political Economy) programme provides the link between politics and economics by examining relevant theoretical, methodological and practical concepts from both disciplines. It seeks to equip students with:
- Analytical skills necessary to understand complex interactions between international politics and economics in contemporary developments
- Substantive knowledge about political economy spanning countries and regions throughout the world
- An understanding of the historical evolution of the global political economy in order to comprehend and address challenges in the contemporary period
Relevance
This programme sits at the intersection of politics and economics. Many political scientists have studied political decisions divorced from the economic context. Similarly, economists have often studied the mechanisms of the market as though the economy works without manipulation from political actors. However, these two areas cannot be regarded separately. Governments frequently intervene in markets by setting wages, prices, tax levels and so forth. On the other hand, investors sometimes flee states, markets or currencies that are following objectively sound macroeconomic policies to invest in inefficient projects elsewhere in the world.
Benefits
Students are taught to analyse the interaction between the production, distribution and use of wealth with politically driven rules and institutions in the global environment. Using real-world examples coupled with foundational political economy theories, the MSc (International Political Economy) programme offers comprehensive insights into contemporary developments in world economics and politics such as the uneven impact of globalisation on states and societies, the influence of domestic politics and political institutions on economic policies, and the on-going arguments over the formal and informal rules underpinning global governance.
Content
The MSc (International Political Economy) programme has been designed to ensure that students gain a sound understanding of:
- Theoretical and methodological issues in International Political Economy (IPE)
- Basics of economic analysis, with an emphasis on macroeconomics
- Trade, finance, economic and financial crises, and production networks
- Key political trends and developments that may affect the national or world economy and vice versa
Please note that the MSc (International Political Economy) at RSIS is not a programme in international economics. Although economic concepts are given serious consideration, the focus is mainly on political determinants and their impact on economic outcomes.
Career Advancement
Students who complete this course may look forward to jobs as analysts in research institutions, financial corporations or government. Business strategy and journalism are other possibilities. In the government sector, some attractive options include research or policy-making positions in central banks, finance ministries or trade departments.
The programme leading to the
MSc (International Political Economy)
comprises:
Coursework Track |
| 2 Core + Min 4 / Max 7 Primary + Max 3 Electives |
Dissertation Track |
| 2 Core + Min 2 / Max 5 Primary + Max 3 Elective + Dissertation |
- Candidates on the coursework track must successfully complete 9 courses in order to graduate.
- Candidates on the dissertation track must successfully complete 7 courses and a 10,000-word dissertation in order to graduate.
Dissertation
Only students with a ‘A-‘ average TGPA (Term Grade Point Average) at the end of the first trimester (for full-time students) and ‘A-‘ average CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) at the end of second trimester (for part-time students) will be allowed to write a dissertation. Others will automatically be expected to take two extra courses.
Candidates who are on the dissertation stream are required to complete a dissertation of 10,000 words. Dissertation topics will be selected in consultation with RSIS Faculty. Writing a dissertation provides students with opportunities to further apply the theoretical knowledge and analytical skills developed in the courses taken as part of the MSc programme.
Academic Units
Successful completion of each MSc programme requires a candidate to have obtained a total of 27 academic units (AUs). Each course/elective is equivalent to three AUs. The dissertation is equivalent to six AUs.
MBA Elective Courses
The MBA courses are offered by the Nanyang Business School. Candidates can choose no more than two MBA elective courses.
MCGG Elective Courses (Master of China and Global Governance)
The MCGG courses are offered by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Candidates can choose no more than two MCGG elective courses.
Candidates have the option to pursue the MSc (International Political Economy) on a part-time basis.
Part-time students complete the degree in two years / 6 trimesters and can enrol in maximum two courses each trimester.
Core Courses
IP6000
Theories and Issues in International Political Economy
IP6015
Quantitative Methods in the Study of International Politics
Primary Courses
IP6001
Economics for International Political Economy
IP6002
Regional Integration in the Global Economy
IP6008
A Globalizing China in the World Economy
IP6009
Monitoring Forecasting and Managing Country Risk and Economic Crisis
IP6016
Energy and Environment Issues
IP6018
Regional and Global Financial Crisis
IP6021
International Economic Institutions and International Economic Policies
IP6022
Indonesian Economy
IP6025
Comparative Political Economy
IP6026
Introduction to the Political Economy of Southeast Asia
IP6027
Political Risk Analysis
IP6030
The Political Economy of Economic Development and Integration in Asia
IP6031
Culture, Institutions & Development
IP6033
Globalization and Development
IP6034
Politics of Finance
IP6036
Politics of Trade
AS6021
Government-Business Relations in Asia
Elective Courses
AS6000
The International History of Asia
AS6001
Comparative Politics of Asia
AS6007
Government and Politics of Southeast Asia
AS6008
Maritime Security in the Indo-Pacific
AS6010
Indonesia Rising: Politics, Society & Strategic Thought
AS6011
State, Society and Politics in Malaysia
AS6013
State, Society and Politics in China
AS6020
Islam, State and Society in Southeast Asia
AS6022
China’s Foreign and Security Policy
AS6023
India’s Foreign and Security Policy
AS6026
Violence & Peacebuilding in Islam & other World Religions
AS6027
State, Society and Politics in the Philippines
AS6028
Studying Religion in Plural Societies: Theories Methods, & Practices
AS6029
Governance & Security in Myanmar
AS6030
Encountering Religions in Plural Societies: Comparative & Contrastive Perspective
AS6032
Contemporary Relations of Islam and Politics: Deconstructing Islamism
AS6035
Dialogue: Interreligious Encounters & Peacebuilding
AS6036
Islam, Diversity & The Religious Other
AS6043
Security Governance in Asia
AS6044
Chinese Domestic Politics
IR6001
The Study of International Relations
IR6003
Critical Security Studies
IR6004
International Relations of Northeast Asia
IR6005
International Relations of South Asia
IR6006
The Study of Institutions
IR6011
Foreign Policy and Security Issues in Southeast Asia
IR6015
Japanese Foreign Policy
IR6020
European Union and Contemporary European Security
IR6023
An Introduction to International Law
IR6024
International Human Rights Law
IR6025
Global Governance
IR6028
Current Topics and Controversies in U.S. Foreign Policy
IR6029
Foreign Policy Analysis
IR6031
International Politics of Communication
IR6032
Cross-Strait Relations
IR6037
Selected Topics in IR: Conflict, Cooperation and Change in World Politics
IR6038
The United States and Asia-Pacific Security Order
IR6040
Indonesia’s Foreign Policy
IR6041
Security Governance in Asia
IR6042
Multilateral Security Architecture in the Asia Pacific
SR6005
The Analysis of Defence/Security Policies
SR6010
Technology and Military Innovation: A Revolution In Military Affairs Defense Transformation or Something Else?
SR6014
The Evolution of Strategic Thought
SR6016
The Study of War
SR6019
Terrorism Intelligence and Homeland Security
SR6023
Indian Ocean Security
SR6024
Problems in Combating Insurgency and Terrorism
SR6026
Intelligence and National Security
SR6028
Countering Religiously-Motivated Terrorism in Southeast Asia: Issues and Challenges
SR6029
Nuclear Politics in Asia
SR6030
Special Forces
SR6031
Globalisation, Arms-Racing and Naval Development in the Asia Pacific
SR6034
Jihadist Strategic Thought and Practice
SR6035
Insurgency and Counterinsurgency in Modern Asian Politics
SR6036
War in the Global Village
SR6037
Selected Issues in Terrorism and Counterterrorism
SR6038
Conflicts in the Digital Age: Information and Cyber Warfare
SR6040
Intelligence in Peace and War
SR6041
Comparative Civil-Military Relations: In Theory and Practice
SR6043
Comparative Asian Security Policy
SR6044
Military Organizations, Technology, and International Security
SR6045
Wars in the Making of Modern East Asia, 1911–1979
MBA Elective Courses
Kindly note that the availability of MBA electives is subject to Nanyang Business School’s discretion each academic year.
BM6842
Digital Transformation and Enterprise 2.0
BM6804
Sustainability Reporting
BM6603
Climate Science, Climate Risk Assessment and Sustainable Finance
Overview
Overview
Curriculum
Degree Requirements
Part-Time Study Option
MSc (International Relations)
Overview
Curriculum
Degree Requirements
Part-Time Study Option
Objectives
The MSc (International Relations) programme offers an integrative set of courses that aims to equip students with the ability to understand the complexity of international relations from both the academic and policy perspectives.
The MSc IR programme is designed to help students:
- Develop analytical skills to understand a complex, interdependent world.
- Recognize the significance of theory for practice, and practice in theory.
- Appreciate the complex dynamics between state and non-state actors.
- Encourage creative rethinking of academic and policy analysis.
Relevance
Contemporary international relations are no longer the exclusive preserve of state actors. The high politics of war, peace, and strategic diplomacy have expanded in scope to accommodate an array of concerns, encompassing complex and interrelated issues, such as: international trade and investment; ethnic conflict; terrorism and insurgency; non-traditional security issues related to the environment, energy, water, and health. Against this backdrop, the management of conflict and the search for justice and recognition (state, social, individual) are becoming more emotively charged. The traditional approach to security is being subsumed by newer concepts, such as global governance, politics of communications, and the politics of the global South. At the same time, global and regional multilateral institutions are experimenting with new techniques for dealing with conflict and wars of all sort and scales.
Benefits
For the wide array of our student body—post-graduate students, diplomatic personnel, military personnel, civil servants, NGO activists, philanthropists, and retired professionals—the benefits of our multipronged programme is that it offers skills for navigating our new, complex, and volatile international arena. For students already equipped with a wealth of experience from their careers (public or private), joining the MSc programme will enrich their awareness of creative possibilities for making this world a better place.
Content
The MSc (international relations) programme is specially designed to cover a broad spectrum of issues, including:
- Theories of International Relations
- The Making of Foreign Policy
- Technology Management
- Global Governance
- Politics of Communications
- Politics of the Global South
- Foreign Policies of the Great Powers
- Area studies, specifically the Asia Pacific Region
Career Advancement
MSc (International Relations) graduates may pursue careers in public relations or media industries.
Other options are public sector jobs in policymaking or foreign affairs and positions in international organisations and NGOs. Opportunities in research and academia also await students who complete this course.
The programme leading to the
MSc (International Relations)
comprises:
Coursework Track |
| 1 Core + Min 5 / Max 6 Primary + Min 2 / Max 3 Electives |
Dissertation Track |
| 1 Core + Min 4 / Max 5 Primary + Min 1 / Max 2 Electives + Dissertation |
- Candidates on the coursework track must successfully complete 9 courses in order to graduate.
- Candidate on the dissertation track must successfully 7 courses and a 10,000-word dissertation in order to graduate.
Dissertation
Only students with a ‘A-‘ average TGPA (Term Grade Point Average) at the end of the first trimester (for full-time students) and ‘A-‘ average CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) at the end of second trimester (for part-time students) will be allowed to write a dissertation. Others will automatically be expected to take two extra courses.
Candidates who are on the dissertation stream are required to complete a dissertation of 10,000 words. Dissertation topics will be selected in consultation with RSIS Faculty. Writing a dissertation provides students with opportunities to further apply the theoretical knowledge and analytical skills developed in the courses taken as part of the MSc programme.
Academic Units
Successful completion of each MSc programme requires a candidate to have obtained a total of 27 academic units (AUs). Each course/elective is equivalent to three AUs. The dissertation is equivalent to six AUs.
MBA Elective Courses
The MBA courses are offered by the Nanyang Business School. Candidates can choose no more than two MBA elective courses.
MACC Elective Courses (Master of Arts in Contemporary China)
The MACC courses are offered by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Candidates can choose no more than two MACC elective courses.
Candidates have the option to pursue the MSc (International Relations) on a part-time basis.
Part-time students complete the degree in two years / 6 trimesters and can enrol in maximum two courses each trimester.
Core Courses
IR6001
The Study of International Relations
Primary Courses
IR6003
Critical Security Studies
IR6004
International Relations of Northeast Asia
IR6005
International Relations of South Asia
IR6006
The Study of Institutions
IR6011
Foreign Policy and Security Issues in Southeast Asia
IR6013
Asian Security Order
IR6015
Japanese Foreign Policy
IR6020
European Union and Contemporary European Security
IR6023
An Introduction to International Law
IR6024
International Human Rights Law
IR6025
Global Governance
IR6028
Current Topics and Controversies in U.S. Foreign Policy
IR6029
Foreign Policy Analysis
IR6030
The International Politics of Islam: Ideas, Actors and Contemporary Issues
IR6031
International Politics of Communication
IR6032
Cross-Strait Relations
IR6033
Global Environmental Politics
IR6035
US-China Relations
IR6036
International Relations of Korea: Searching For Security, Autonomy, and Independence
IR6037
The United States and Asia-Pacific Security Order
IR6038
Selected Topics in IR: Conflict, Cooperation and Change in World Politics
IR6039
Cybersecurity Law, Cyberterrorism & Managing the New Geo-cyber Risks
IR6040
Indonesia’s Foreign Policy
IR6041
Security Governance in Asia
IR6042
Multilateral Security Architecture in the Asia Pacific
IP6015
Quantitative Methods in the Study of International Politics
Elective Courses
AS6001
Comparative Politics of Asia
AS6000
The International History of Asia
AS6007
Government and Politics of Southeast Asia
AS6008
Maritime Security in the Indo-Pacific
AS6010
Indonesia Rising: Politics, Society & Strategic Thought
AS6011
State, Society and Politics in Malaysia
AS6013
State, Society and Politics in China
AS6020
Islam, State and Society in Southeast Asia
AS6021
Government-Business Relations in Asia
AS6022
China’s Foreign and Security Policy
AS6023
India’s Foreign and Security Policy AS6011 State, Society and Politics in Malaysia
AS6024
Nationalism and Multiculturalism
AS6025
Introduction to Discourse Analysis, with a special emphasis on Religio-Political Discourse
AS6026
Religion, Violence and Peacebuilding
AS6027
State, Society and Politics in the Philippines
AS6028
Studying Religion in Plural Societies: Theories Methods, & Practices
AS6029
Governance & Security in Myanmar
AS6030
Encountering Religions in Plural Societies: Comparative & Contrastive Perspective
AS6032
Contemporary Relations of Islam and Politics: Deconstructing Islamis, Salafism and Jihadism
AS6033
Modern Challenges, Contextualisation & the Qur’an
AS6034
Political Anthropologies of Southeast Asia
AS6035
Dialogue: Interreligious Encounters & Peacebuilding
AS6036
Islam, Diversity & The Religious Other
AS6037
Christianity, Religious Violence & Peacebuilding
AS6039
Comparing the Dynamics of Islam in Turkey & Indonesia
AS6040
China’s Foreign Relations
AS6041
Christianity and Religious Diversity
AS6042
Citizenship, Immigration and Globalisation
AS6043
Asian Religions, Interreligious Relations, and Conflict
AS6044
Chinese Domestic Politics
IP6000
Theories and Issues in International Political Economy
IP6001
Economics for International Political Economy
IP6002
Regional Integration in the Global Economy
IP6008
A Globalizing China in the World Economy
IP6009
Monitoring Forecasting & Managing Country Risk and Economic Crisis
IP6016
Energy and Environment Issues
IP6018
Regional and Global Financial Crisis
IP6021
International Economic Institutions & International Economic Policies
IP6022
Indonesian Economy
IP6025
Comparative Political Economy
IP6026
Introduction to the Political Economy of Southeast Asia
IP6027
Political Risk Analysis
IP6030
The Political Economy of Economic Development and Integration in Asia
IP6031
Culture, Institutions & Development
IP6032
International Trade & Finance
IP6033
Globalization and Development
IP6034
Politics of Finance
IP6036
Politics of Trade
S6005
The Analysis of Defence/Security Policies
S6010
Technology and Military Innovation: A Revolution In Military Affairs Defense Transformation or Something Else?
S6014
The Evolution of Strategic Thought
S6016
The Study of War
S6019
Terrorism Intelligence and Homeland Security
S6023
Indian Ocean Security
S6024
Problems in Combating Insurgency and Terrorism
S6026
Intelligence and National Security
S6028
Countering Religiously-Motivated Terrorism in Southeast Asia: Issues and Challenges
S6029
Nuclear Politics in Asia
S6030
Special Forces
S6031
Globalisation, Arms-Racing and Naval Development in the Asia Pacific
S6034
Jihadist Strategic Thought and Practice
S6035
Insurgency and Counterinsurgency in Modern Asian Politics
S6036
War in the Global Village
S6037
Selected Issues in Terrorism and Counterterrorism
S6038
Conflicts in the Digital Age: Information and Cyber Warfare
S6039
Ethics of War
S6040
Intelligence in Peace and War
S6041
Comparative Civil-Military Relations: In Theory and Practice
S6043
Comparative Asian Security Policy
MBA Elective Courses
Kindly note that the availability of MBA electives is subject to Nanyang Business School’s discretion each academic year.
BM6842
Digital Transformation and Enterprise 2.0
BM6804
Sustainability Reporting
BM6603
Climate Science, Climate Risk Assessment and Sustainable Finance
Overview
Overview
Curriculum
Degree Requirements
Part-Time Study Option
MSc (Strategic Studies)
Overview
Curriculum
Degree Requirements
Part-Time Study Option
Objectives
The study of the preparation, threat, use and control of organised force, by both states and non-state actors, for political purposes is the focus of the MSc (Strategic Studies) programme.
The programme has a sharp focus—the role of military power—but to understand the dimensions of strategy, it is necessary to know something about politics, international relations, history, economics, psychology, sociology and geography, as well as technology, logistics, force structure and tactics.
This programme is designed to help students better comprehend the application of military power, as well as the coordination and direction of different resources to achieve political outcomes. It aims to develop broadly educated, politically sensitive, defence and security practitioners as well as defence and security sensitive civilians who have the following skill sets:
- A nuanced understanding of the pressing national, transnational and regional strategic challenges and issues in the Indo-Pacific;
- A systematic understanding of the security interactions between states and non-state actors in an increasingly globalised world; and
- The critical thinking skills essential for the crafting of the national security policies and defence strategies, as well as private sector security policies.
Relevance
Today, the security of state and non-state actors is increasingly complicated. Core security issues—focusing on the security of the state from the application of power by hostile actors—remains fundamental; however, the threats to states are today more diverse and take numerous forms. In addition, so-called non-traditional security issues—catastrophic climate change, resource scarcity, infectious diseases, to name but three—are gaining in importance in the security calculus of public and private actors. The core security mechanisms—the military and national security forces of the state—remain salient, but they are increasingly being complemented, if not replaced, by non-violent mechanisms of national security – global and regional multilateral institutions are experimenting with new techniques of dealing with conflict, such as preventive diplomacy, and humanitarian intervention.
Benefits
It is vital for defence and national security professionals to be conversant with the new security concepts and strategic theories, as well as be well-acquainted with the intricacies of strategic planning, design and policy analysis. Such knowledge is also useful for corporate planners grappling with the complexities of the current security paradigms.
Content
The MSc (Strategic Studies) programme has been specially designed to cover a broad spectrum of issues, including:
- The key concepts and issues underpinning defence polices and strategies
- Core security issues in the Indo-Pacific region
- The nexus between non-traditional security issues and the use of force
- The challenge that terrorism poses to regional and national security
- The challenge that technological development poses to strategic policy
Career Advancement
MSc (Strategic Studies) graduates may pursue careers in the public sector (security, civil defence, policymaking, foreign affairs or the military) and in the defence industry.
Other options include journalism, research, academia and positions with international organisations focusing on security.
Certificate in Terrorism Studies (CTS)
- S6005 The Analysis of Defence and Security Policies
- S6014 The Evolution of Strategic Thought
- S6019 Terrorism, Intelligence and Homeland Security
- S6028 Countering Religiously-Motivated Terrorism in Southeast Asia
- S6038 Conflicts in the Digital Age: Information and Cyber Warfare
- S6040 Intelligence in Peace and War
- AS6026 Religion, Violence and Peace Building
The programme leading to the degree
MSc (Strategic Studies)
comprises:
Coursework Track |
| 2 Core + Min 4 / Max 5 Primary + Min 2 / Max 3 Electives |
Dissertation Track |
| 2 Core + Min 3 / Max 4 Primary + Min 1 / Max 2 Electives + Dissertation |
- Candidates on the coursework track must successfully complete 9 courses in order to graduate.
- Candidates on the dissertation track must successfully complete 7 courses and a 10,000-word dissertation in order to graduate.
Dissertation
Only students with a ‘A-‘ average TGPA (Term Grade Point Average) at the end of the first trimester (for full-time students) and ‘A-‘ average CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) at the end of second trimester (for part-time student) will be allowed to write a dissertation. Others will automatically be expected to take two extra courses.
Candidates who are on the dissertation stream are required to complete a dissertation of 10,000 words. Dissertation topics will be selected in consultation with RSIS Faculty. Writing a dissertation provides students with opportunities to further apply the theoretical knowledge and analytical skills developed in the courses taken as part of the MSc programme.
Academic Units
Successful completion of each MSc programme requires a candidate to have obtained a total of 27 academic units (AUs). Each course/elective is equivalent to three AUs. The dissertation is equivalent to six AUs.
MBA Elective Courses
The MBA courses are offered by the Nanyang Business School. Candidates can choose no more than two MBA elective courses.
MACC Elective Courses (Master of Arts in Contemporary China)
The MACC courses are offered by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Candidates can choose no more than two MACC elective courses.
Candidates have the option to pursue the MSc (Strategic Studies) on a part-time basis.
Part-time students complete the degree in two years / 6 trimesters and can enrol in maximum two courses each trimester.
Core Courses
SR6005
The Analysis of Defence and Security Policies
SR6014
The Evolution of Strategic Thought
Primary Courses
S6010
The Revolution in Military Affairs and Force Transformation in the 21st Century
S6016
The Study of War
S6019
Terrorism Intelligence and Homeland Security
S6023
Indian Ocean Security
S6024
Problems in Combating Insurgency and Terrorism
S6026
Intelligence and National Security
S6028
Countering Religiously-Motivated Terrorism in Southeast Asia: Issues and Challenges
S6029
Nuclear Politics in Asia
S6030
Special Forces
S6031
Globalisation, Arms-Racing and Naval Development in the Asia Pacific
S6034
Jihadist Strategic Thought and Practice
S6035
Insurgency and Counterinsurgency in Modern Asian Politics
S6036
War in the Global Village
S6037
Selected Issues in Terrorism and Counterterrorism
S6038
Conflicts in the Digital Age: Information and Cyber Warfare
S6040
Intelligence in Peace and War
S6041
Comparative Civil-Military Relations: In Theory and Practice
S6043
Comparative Asian Security Policy
AS6024
Nationalism and Multiculturalism
AS6025
Introduction to Discourse Analysis, with a special emphasis on Religio-Political Discourse
IP6015
Quantitative Methods in the Study of International Politics
AS6008
Maritime Security in the Indo-Pacific
Elective Courses
AS6001
Comparative Politics of Asia
AS6000
The International History of Asia
AS6007
Government and Politics of Southeast Asia
AS6010
Indonesia Rising: Politics, Society & Strategic Thought
AS6011
State, Society and Politics in Malaysia
AS6013
State, Society and Politics in China
AS6020
Islam, State and Society in Southeast Asia
AS6021
Government-Business Relations in Asia
AS6022
China’s Foreign and Security Policy
AS6023
India’s Foreign and Security Policy
AS6024
Nationalism and Multiculturalism
AS6025
Introduction to Discourse Analysis, with a special emphasis on Religio-Political Discourse
AS6026
Religion, Violence and Peacebuilding
AS6027
State, Society and Politics in the Philippines
AS6028
Studying Religion in Plural Societies: Theories Methods, & Practices
AS6029
Governance & Security in Myanmar
AS6030
Encountering Religions in Plural Societies: Comparative & Contrastive Perspective
AS6032
Contemporary Relations of Islam and Politics: Deconstructing Islamism, Salafism and Jihadism
AS6033
Modern Challenges, Contextualisation & the Qur’an
AS6034
Political Anthropologies of Southeast Asia
AS6035
Dialogue: Interreligious Encounters & Peacebuilding
AS6036
Islam, Diversity & The Religious Other
AS6037
Christianity, Religious Violence & Peacebuilding
AS6039
Comparing the Dynamics of Islam in Turkey & Indonesia
AS6040
China’s Foreign Relations
AS6041
Christianity & Religious Diversity
AS6042
Citizenship, Immigration & Globalisation
AS6043
Asian Religions, Interreligious Relations, and Conflict
AS6044
Chinese Domestic Politics
IP6000
Theories and Issues in International Political Economy
IP6001
Economics for International Political Economy
IP6002
Regional Integration In the World Economy
IP6008
A Globalizing China in the World Economy
IP6009
Monitoring Forecasting & Managing Country Risk and Economic Crisis
IP6016
Energy and Environment Issues
IP6018
Regional and Global Financial Crisis
IP6021
International Economic Institutions and International Economic Policies
IP6022
Indonesian Economy
IP6025
Comparative Political Economy
IP6026
Introduction to the Political Economy of Southeast Asia
IP6027
Political Risk Analysis
IP6030
The Political Economy of Economic Development and Integration in Asia
IP6031
Culture, Institutions & Development
IP6032
International Trade & Finance
IP6033
Globalization & Development
IP6034
Politics of Finance
IP6036
Politics of Trade
IR6001
The Study of International Relations
IR6003
Critical Security Studies
IR6004
International Relations of Northeast Asia
IR6005
International Relations of South Asia
IR6006
The Study of Institutions
IR6011
Foreign Policy and Security Issues in Southeast Asia
IR6015
Japanese Foreign Policy
IR6020
European Union & Contemporary European Security
IR6023
An Introduction to International Law
IR6024
International Human Rights Law
IR6025
Global Governance
IR6028
Current Topics and Controversies in U.S. Foreign Policy
IR6029
Foreign Policy Analysis
IR6030
The International Politics of Islam: Ideas, Actors and Contemporary Issues
IR6031
International Politics of Communication
IR6025
Global Governance
IR6032
Cross-Strait Relations
IR6033
Global Environmental Politics
IR6035
US-China Relations
IR6036
International Relations of Korea: Searching For Security, Autonomy & Independence
IR6039
Cybersecurity Law, Cyberterrorism & Managing The New Geo-Cyber Risks
IR6040
Indonesia’s Foreign Policy
IR6041
Security Governance in Asia
IR6042
Multilateral Security Architecture in the Asia Pacific
MBA Elective Courses
Kindly note that the availability of MBA electives is subject to Nanyang Business School’s discretion each academic year.
BM6842
Digital Transformation and Enterprise 2.0
BM6804
Sustainability Reporting
BM6603
Climate Science, Climate Risk Assessment and Sustainable Finance
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Degree Requirements
Part-Time Study Option
NTU-Warwick Double Master's Programme
Overview
Curriculum
Degree Requirements
Objectives
We live in an increasingly globalised world, and learning should reflect this reality. The NTU-Warwick Double Masters Programme thus seeks to provide an educational platform articulating the economic, political, social and strategic influences impacting on Asia and the Western world.
The Warwick-NTU Double Masters Programme represents an innovative programme of study offering students the opportunity to live and study in two culturally diverse countries/regions, thus experiencing the ‘best of both worlds’ in conceptual training, empirical relevance and policy application. The specific programme objectives aim to equip students with:
- A strong portfolio of theoretical and empirical skills in international and strategic studies
- An understanding of the practical skills appropriate for professionals operating in a dynamic 21st century international environment
- Deep insights into the multiple and cross-disciplinary influences affecting contemporary public and private decision-making
- An appreciation of the cross-cultural theoretical and policy-oriented international challenges facing the policymaking community
- Opportunities to develop powerful global networks
Relevance
The Warwick-NTU Double Masters Programme enjoys unique differential advantages, including the learning benefits derived from studying in the diverse and stimulating European and Asian environments, the blending of Warwick’s strong emphasis on research and theoretical/ methodological issues with RSIS’ competence in professional and applied skills, and the provision of quality post-graduate qualifications critical to the needs of public and private organisations operating in a demanding and complex international community.
Benefits
Students in Year 1 at Warwick will be exposed to its acclaimed expertise in the political and methodological aspects of international studies, providing a foundation for RSIS’ global security focus in Year 2 studies. Additionally, there will be opportunities to enhance language skills, including the acquisition of Asian language competencies. Finally, Double Degree graduates will benefit from the acquisition in a condensed period of time of two Masters degrees from two globally respected universities.
Content
The Warwick-NTU Double Masters programme is a 22-month programme. Students undergo the first year of their studies at the University of Warwick, starting in October each year, finishing in July the following year. Students will then proceed to RSIS for their second year at the end of July, finishing their degree the following June. The duration of the whole programme spans 22 months.
Students will read core subjects in fields such as international relations, international political economy, international security and globalisation and development. There will also be research methodology courses and the opportunity to take electives and a focused research project in relevant subject-areas. Flexibility is in place to ensure that learning across Years 1 and 2 at Warwick and RSIS proceeds in a progressive and structured way.
Career Advancement
NTU-Warwick Double Degree students have the opportunity to acquire global perspectives and develop their ability to integrate effectively in multicultural environments by living and studying in both Europe and Asia. They may pursue careers in a wide range of sectors, including media, public relations, consulting, finance, foreign affairs, policy-making or corporate strategy and recruitment depending on their interests and areas of specialisation.
About the University of Warwick / PAIS
Year 1 – Warwick
During your year at Warwick, you will participate in the taught portion of one of the following MA degrees:
- International Development
- International Security
- International Relations
- International Political Economy
- International Relations and Europe
- International Relations and East Asia
- Public Policy
- US Foreign Policy
- Political & Legal Theory
You will take your Core Module, worth 40 CATS (credits), and take an additional 80 CATS worth of optional modules. A current list of modules can be found here.
Year 2 – RSIS
Double degree students should refer to the following curriculums based on their chosen specialisation at RSIS:
Year 1 – Warwick
Students must complete one core module (worth 40 credits) and additional optional modules worth 80 credits.
For further information, please refer to the website of the Department of Politics and International Studies at Warwick University
Year 2 – RSIS
Double degree students should refer to the following degree requirements based on their chosen specialisation at RSIS:
Overview
Overview
Curriculum
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PhD Programme
Overview
Curriculum
Degree Requirements
Part-Time Study Option
PhD Student Profiles
Graduate Students Placements
Objectives
The RSIS PhD Programme is a rigorous research-led programme of study that allows students to explore their subject of interest in detail under the guidance of reputable faculty. Research areas range from Strategic Studies, International Relations, Defence and Security Management to International Political Economy. This programme is suited for professionals who are looking to advance their level of expertise for further career development.
The RSIS PhD programme objectives are three-fold:
- Provision of high level quantitative and qualitative skills to enable students to undertake advanced research
- Application of these skills to research that incorporates both academic and policy perspectives
- Creation of opportunities for students to make an original contribution to knowledge in International Political Economy, International Relations and Strategic Studies disciplines, facilitating their pursuit of academic or professional careers
Relevance
Doctoral students are directed to develop research proposals that address real-world policy problems and challenges.
Benefits
Students benefit from the reputation and acclaim of the RSIS PhD programme derived from its association with the School’s highly regarded think tank research activities and its well-received Masters programmes.
Content
The duration of the PhD programme depends on candidates’ ability to complete all aspects of the programme. The minimum and maximum period of candidature for full-time and part-time candidates is as follows:
Programme |
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| Doctor of Philosophy | 3 years | 5 years | 3 years | 5 years |
A Primary Supervisor will be appointed to offer guidance to the candidate throughout the period of study. The Primary Supervisor will act as the Chair of the student’s Thesis Advisory Committee, comprising other academics who have specialist knowledge in the subject area.
Candidates whose progress is not deemed satisfactory by the School may have their candidature terminated.
Career Advancement
RSIS doctoral graduates will be attractive to a wide array of professional and academic employers in the government and diplomatic fields, as well as in business and consultancy organisations, international agencies, such as the World Bank, the United Nations, the Asian Development Bank, and Universities, both in a research and teaching capacity.
The degree requirements for the PhD Programme are as follows:
- Pass two core PhD courses and two elective MSc courses (obtaining a minimum GPA of 2.5 in each course and a minimum TGPA of 3.5 overall)
- Pass the confirmation exercise no later than 18 months from admission in the programme
- The timeline applies to both full-time and part-time PhD students
- Submit a final research thesis deemed satisfactory for examination (no later than five years from the start of candidature for full-time and part-time students)
- Pass an oral examination (Viva) on the subject matter of the thesis
The research thesis (written in English) must contain original work or critical interpretation worthy of publication. The length of the thesis should not exceed 80,000 words (including footnotes but excluding appendices, bibliography, maps, charts, statistical tables, graphs, illustrations, etc.).
Candidates have the option to pursue the RSIS PhD Programme on a part-time basis if they are Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents or are international candidates working full-time in Singapore and holding an Employment Pass or equivalent.
Part-time students complete the degree in minimum three / maximum five years.
Please click on the candidate’s name to view the profile.
Year of Graduation |
Current Designation |
Current Organisation |
| 2021 | Contractor | Rhodium Group |
| 2020 | Adjunct Fellow | RSIS |
| 2020 | Professor, Strategy and Security Studies | Air University |
| 2019 | Consultant Special Advisor for Maritime Security |
UNODC Yokosuka Coucil on Asia-Pacific Studies (YCAPS) |
| 2019 | Assistant Professor | Renmin University of Chine |
| 2018 | Research Fellow | RSIS (International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research) |
| 2018 | Non- resident Scholar (China Studies Program) | Rice University Baker Institute for Public Policy |
| 2018 | Economist | Asian Development Bank Philippines |
| 2018 | Adjunct Fellow | RSIS |
| 2017 | Research Fellow | RSIS (Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies) |
| 2017 | Deputy Director, Center for Regional Studies, Institute of Foreign Policy and Strategic Studies | Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam |
| 2017 | Research Fellow | RSIS (China Programme) |
| 2017 | Director and Faculty | College of William & Mary |
| 2016 | Research Fellow/ Coordinator | RSIS (United States Programmes, IDSS)` |
| 2016 | Research Fellow | RSIS (Military Studies Programme) |
| 2016 | Researcher | Guangdong Institute for International Strategies |
| 2016 | Senior Consultant Senior Fellow and Director Programmes |
Islamabad Policy Institute FATA Research Centre (FRC) Islamabad |
| 2015 | Managing Partner | STRATHA Learning Corporation |
| 2015 | Senior Japan Fellow | Vrije Universiteit Brussel |
| 2015 | Adjuct Research Fellow Consutant |
Victoria University of Wellington Regio Vertegenwoordiger / Regional Representative |
| 2015 | Freelance Consulting | |
| 2015 | Assistant Professor / Lecturer | Area Study Centre – Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad |
| 2014 | Senior Research Fellow, Energy Studies Institute | National University of Singapore |
| 2013 | Director | Bodhi Global Analysis |
| 2013 | Minister of Home Affairs | Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia |
| 2012 | Research Fellow | RSIS (International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research) |
| 2010 | Associate Professor of International Relations | Department, De La Salle University, Manila |
| 2008 | Professor (Terrorism Studies) | University of Wollongong |
Core Courses
RS7002
Quantitative Methods in the Study of International Politics
RS7003
Strategies of Qualitative Research in International Studies
Elective Courses
Any MSc course linked to the PhD Candidate’s area of specialisation.
Yang Binyi
Education: BA (Zhejiang University); MA (The Chinese University of Hongkong, Shenzhen)- U.S.-China Technology Competition
- U.S. Foreign Policy
- China’s Industrial Policy
Diandra Megaputri Mengko
Education: B. Political Science (International Relations, Parahyangan Chatolic University); MSc (Defence Management, Indonesian Defence University affiliated with Cranfield University)- Security Sector Reform in Indonesia
- Intelligence Studies
- Civil-Military Relations
Kolano Jasmine Ashley
Education: BA (Azusa Pacific University); MA (University of Southern California)- Israel-Singapore Relations
- Singaporean Evangelical, Pentecostal, and Charismatic Christianity
- Philosemitism
- Public Diplomacy
- Track 1.5 Diplomacy
Chan Hiang Wei Elgin
Education: BSc (Hons) (Rutgers University – New Brunswick); MA (Columbia University); MSc (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies – Nanyang Technological University)- International Political Economy
- Comparative Political Economy
- International Finance Institutions
- Global Financial Architecture
He Qingli Wendy
Education: BA (National University of Singapore); PGDE (National Institute of Education-Nanyang Technological University); MSc (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies-Nanyang Technological University)- Political Psychology
- Role of emotions in international politics and war
- Judgment and decision-making in war
Sheikh Saqib Muneer
Education: Masters in Communication (Purdue University)- Statelessness and human rights
- Transnational social movements
- Political Identity
- Conflict Resolution
Wang Qiyue
Education: BA (Communication University of China); MA (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)- Media and Politics
- Global Communication in International Relations
- Chinese Nationalism
Ziyaudeen Ahmed Bin Sirajuddeen
Education: BA (Al-Azhar University, Cairo); MSc (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies-Nanyang Technological University)- Islam (Theology and Shariah) and Inter-religious Relations
- Religious violence and Islamist Extremism
- Counterterrorism and De-Radicalisation
Kim Soyoung
Education: BA (Hankuk University of Foreign Studies); MPP (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS)- Japanese Security Policy
- Strategic Culture
Li Xirui
Education: BSocSc(Hons) (Hong Kong Baptist University); MSc (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies-Nanyang Technological University)- Regional Integration
- Domestic Source of Foreign Policy
- Economic Governance
- China-Southeast Asian Relations
Eugene Mark Min Hui
Education: BA (Australian National University); MSc (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies-Nanyang Technological University)- Comparative Political Economy
- Global Governance
- Environmental Politics
Yang Zi
Education: BA (George Mason University); MA (Georgetown University)- Civil-Military Relations
- China’s Security Issues
- Chinese Intelligence History
Lyu Mengting
Education: BA (Wuhan University); MSc (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies-Nanyang Technological University)- Comparative Political Economy
- Political Violence
- Foreign Investment
- Environment
Gere Clifford James
Education: BA (UCLA); MS (Thunderbird); MA (John Hopkins)- Terrorist Organizations and Strategies
- Islamic State and Al-Qaeda
- Counter-terrorism and Counter-insurgency
- Countering Foreign Influence Operations
- Asymmetric Warfare
Jose Ma. Luis Montesclaros
Education: BSc Economics (University of the Philippines, Diliman); MPP (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore); Ph.D. Candidate, International Political Economy (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)- Food Security
- Structural Transformation and Agricultural Transformation
- Dynamic Modelling of Public Policy Systems
- Statistical Modelling
Amanda Huan
Education: BA (Adams State College); BComm (Nanyang Technological University); MSc (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies-Nanyang Technological University)- Political Psychology
- Decision-Making
- International Institutions
- Organizational Behaviour
Susan Nashra Kurdli
Education: BA (Juniata College US); MA (Qatar University)- Comparative Political Economy
- Energy Security
- Industrial Policy
- Middle East and North Africa
Natallia Khanijo
Education: BA (University of Delhi (Hons); MA (University of Delhi (Hons)- Postcolonial Critical Constructivism
- Process Training
- Constitutive Causality
- Genealogy of Conflict
Margareth Yasintha Sembiring
Education: B. Eng (National University Singapore); M. Si (Han) (Indonesian DefenseUniversity); MA (King’s College London)- Climate Change
- Energy Security
- Technological Developments
- Governance
Hinojales Marthe Memoracion
Education: BS Economics (University of the Philippines); MSc Finance (University of the Philippines)- Disaster Risk Finance / Climate Finance
- Regional Integration and Cooperation
- Early Warnings Systems
- Debt Sustainability
Brian King
Education: BA (Brigham Young University), MA (Georgetown University), MS (National Intelligence University)- Terrorism
- Intelligence Failure
- Country Threat Assessment
- Security Risk
- Shi’a Opposition Groups
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Part-Time Study Option
PhD Student Profiles
Graduate Students Placements
