Frequently Asked Questions
| 1. | How can I get a copy of your application package? Please contact the MBA office or check out the website at http://www.waseda.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/application.asp |
| 2. | How many intakes do you have per year? The main intake is in July every year. Admission in November is possible for those who missed the main intake. |
| 3. | How much is the application fee? S$80 (US$53). You can pay online (by credit card) or by cheque/bank draft. For international applicants, please pay online or by a bank draft with the clearing bank in Singapore and not by cheque. |
| 4. | When is the application deadline? We enroll for every July, and applications should come in before March. Admission in November is also possible upon special request. |
| 5. | What are the admission requirements? - A good bachelor's degree - At least two years of management, professional or other relevant experience (after graduating with a bachelor's degree) at the time of admission. - A good GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) score - A good TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score if English was not the medium of instruction at tertiary level |
| 6. | What is GMAT? The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test to assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study in business and management. For complete information, please visit their web site at http://www.mba.com/mba/TaketheGMAT or e-mail: gmat@ets.org. Please note that our NTU code no. is V24-ZV-13. |
| 7. | Is GMAT compulsory? Yes, it will only be waived for very exceptional cases. Therefore, you are strongly advised to take the GMAT early in order not to delay the processing of your application. The institution code for NTU is V24-ZV-13. A good GMAT score will be viewed favourably in the assessment of your application. |
| 8. | Can I submit my application without a GMAT score report? Yes. Please send in the report as soon as it is available. |
| 9. | How long is my GMAT score valid? 5 years. |
| 10. | Is the unofficial GMAT score acceptable? Yes. Please also mail us the official score once you receive it. |
| 11. | What is an acceptable TOEFL score? At least 600 for paper-based, 250 for computer-based and above 100 for Internet-based tests. |
| 12. | Will you accept the GRE score? Yes. |
| 13. | Is this a full-time or part-time programme? This is a full-time programme. |
| 14. | What is the duration of your programme? One year for full-time. |
| 15. | What is your academic calendar like? Please refer to http://www.waseda.ntu.edu.sg/programme/periodstudy.asp for detailed schedule. |
| 16. | How much is your programme fees? The programme fee is S$58,000 (includes a S$5,000 enrolment fee to be paid upon acceptance of the offer of admission), payable over 3 trimesters. A study grant of S$8,000 from Nanyang Technological University and Waseda University will be given to successful applicants. |
| 17. | Is there an age limit for entry into your programme? We do not impose any age limit. |
| 18. | Where are the classes conducted? Classes are conducted at the main campus in Jurong. |
| 19. | What are your selection criteria? The four factors we consider are: - Academic qualifications - Working experience - Personal essays and referee reports - Interview, if shortlisted (in person for local applicants and via phone or in person for foreign applicants) |
| 20. | When will I receive a decision on my application? Your application will be processed as soon as we receive it. Shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview in batches. You may check your application status online at http://www.waseda.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/applicationstatus.asp, one week after the interview. |
| 21. | How big is your intake? 20-25 participants per year. |
| 22. | Will you consider me if I have a professional qualification only (e.g. ACCA)? No, it is the university’s policy that we cannot consider applicants without a bachelor's degree for postgraduate studies. |
| 23. | What is the GCE "A" certificate or its equivalent? It is a pre-university qualification for entrance to a bachelor's degree programme. |
| 24. | Do you have any scholarships or financial aids? Yes, please refer to http://www.nanyangmba.ntu.edu.sg/scholar.asp for APEC and ASEAN scholarships. Partial scholarships are also available for full-time participants. |