Master of Science

(VENTURE CREATION)

Transform Accelerate
mindsets Innovate ideas into solutions
corporates

Access Network
IP and technologies for market access

Mentorship
in business
development
Launch
ventures
A leading
global university
shaping the future
The National University of Singapore is one of the top universities
in the world. We offer a global approach to education, research and
entrepreneurship, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise.
Our multidisciplinary and real-world approach enables us to work
closely with industry, governments and academia to address crucial
and complex issues relevant to Asia and the world.

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 Nurturing
entrepreneurship
for over 20 years
The MSc programme taps on the
expertise of NUS Enterprise —
the entrepreneurial arm of the
National University of Singapore —
which spearheads flagship
initiatives such as NUS Overseas
Colleges and BLOCK71.
Most influential
force in Singapore’s
startup ecosystem
Through nurturing talents and
supporting startups, NUS Enterprise
plays a pivotal role in fostering
innovation and entrepreneurship among
the NUS community and developing
Singapore’s startup ecosystem.

Developed and Built a Organised and Partnered Connected

nurtured community of managed with to

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Students and Startups Entrepreneurship- Corporates to Entrepreneurial
entrepreneurs, over the years related events, co-innovate and technological
who form our programmes and solutions hotspots around
global alumni initiatives in the world
base a year

Selection of our notable startups

Selection of corporates we co-innovate with

Deep dive into entrepreneurship
Our core courses give you all the guidance, skillsets and opportunities you
need to transform ideas into viable businesses.

Core courses (28 units)

Foundation in Startup Accelerate

venture creation internship venture creation

8
units
8
units
12units

Build a strong technical foundation

Harness the expertise of six academic departments and the entrepreneurial arm
of NUS to deepen your technical knowledge and skills through a range of elective
courses.

Elective courses (12 units)

Gain exposure in hot topics such as industry 4.0, digital supply chain,
cybersecurity, biotech, medtech and fintech from the following facilities/schools.

NUS School of Continuing School of Computing

and Lifelong Education
Faculty of Science
NUS Business School
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
College of Design and
NUS Enterprise
Engineering

* Visit bit.ly/NUS-MSc-Venture-Creation for more information on courses.

Programme 1 year (Full-time only)

July Summer programme in

(2 weeks) entrepreneurship
A two-week intensive programme
that offers an immersive experience
of entrepreneurship in Singapore
and Southeast Asia, to educate and
inspire, and to create opportunities to
connect deeply with peers and with
the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
4 units

August Innovation and enterprise

to internship
December A semester-long startup internship
experience. Work alongside co-
founders at innovative startups,
feel the energy and get into the
action, figure out what it takes for
a business to thrive, connect with
like-minded people from the startup
community, and forge a network of
friends and future partners.
New venture creation
With the goal of helping students
understand the process, challenges,
risks and rewards of starting up a
new business, this course equips
students with the tools to improve
their chances of successfully starting
their own businesses.
16 units
Elective courses

January GRIP venture creation practicum

to This course provides guidance and
June support to accelerate ideas into viable
businesses. Through a step-by-step
hands-on approach and mentorship,
students will be empowered with the
knowledge, skillsets and tools to bring
their startups from ideation to fruition.
Elective courses

20 units
Embark on your entrepreneurial journey
Application period*
1 November 2023 to 31 January 2024 (International students)
1 November 2023 to 29 February 2024 (Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents)

Admission criteria
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with Honours, from a recognised academic institution
• Strong interest in venture creation, including demonstrated involvement in
entrepreneurial activities
• Applicants whose native tongue and medium of university instruction are
not completely in English are required to demonstrate English proficiency by
possessing either:

Minimum TOEFL score of 85

Minimum IELTS academic score
(Internet-based) and at least 22
for both speaking and writing
OR of 6.0 and at least 6.0 for both
speaking and writing components
components

TOEFL score or IELTS result is valid for only two years after the test, and should not
have expired before the beginning of the application period for the relevant intake.

Documents required Tuition fees*

• Your resume • S$50,000 excl. GST
• Complete or current transcripts and • S$54,500 incl. GST
degree scroll From 1 Jan 2024, GST will be
increased to 9%
• TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)

* Subject to change; please refer to website for most updated information

How to apply
Supported by:
NUS Enterprise
enterprise.nus.edu.sg
Administered by:
NUS School of Continuing and
Lifelong Education
Block AS8, 10 Kent Ridge Crescent,
#03-01, Singapore 119260
Company Registration No.: 200604346E

Visit our website

+65 6601 8888 bit.ly/NUS-MSc-Venture-Creation
pgc@nus.edu.sg
scale.nus.edu.sg Or email us at
nus.scale pgc@nus.edu.sg

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