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Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore
469C Bukit Timah Road
Oei Tiong Ham Building
Singapore 259772
Lkypostgrad@nus.edu.sg
For more information, please visit our website at www.lkyspp.nus.edu.sg
LKYSPP offers a unique learning environment by bridging the gap between prevailing theories in the West and best practices emerging in the East. Our curriculum spans across multiple disciplines and is complemented with case studies and a problem-based learning approach.
LKYSPP offers a global classroom of diverse experiences of students originating from 80 countries. Our alumni include ambassadors, senators, editors, social entrepreneurs, and private sector leaders, serving in Asia and beyond.
Our collaboration with world-class institutions ensures the continual enhancement of pedagogy and research. LKYSPP is the first in Asia to join the prestigious Global Public Policy Network (GPPN).
Our faculty and staff are influencing the policy arena through a number of research centres sponsored by the LKYSPP including the Asia Competitiveness Institute, the Centre on Asia and Globalisation, the Institute of Policy Studies, and the Institute for Environment and Sustainability. Through these centres, students have the opportunity to collaborate with globally recognised experts in their field of interest.
Two is Better than One –Shape the future with global insights at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
CONCURRENT DEGREE PROGRAMMES ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
BACHELOR OF LAWS (HONOURS) & MASTER IN PUBLIC POLICY (MPP)
This programme offers law students, particularly those interested in a career in public service, a unique opportunity to understand the legal, policy, and practical dimensions of governance in relation to national, regional, and international policy-making. The Faculty of Law provides rigorous training in public law, international law, and governance, which is complemented by the understanding of complex issues that challenge policymakers daily, and a strong curriculum anchored firmly within an Asian context offered by LKYSPP
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (HONOURS) / BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNTANCY (HONOURS) & MASTER IN PUBLIC POLICY (MPP)
This programme aims to prepare the next generation of policy leaders to apply business principles to social and environmental issues, corporate social responsibility, and business ethics concerns. Offered by the NUS School of Business, the University Scholars Programme, and LKYSPP, it provides versatile leaders with skills to tackle the biggest of issues. With the convergence in practices of public sector and private sector companies, and in the management of private enterprises and state or public enterprises, public policy and business administration are closely intertwined and correlated. Designed for would-be professionals in the public, private and non-profit sectors who have an interest in the global dimensions of public affairs and national policies, managerial leadership training, coupled with the multidisciplinary intellectual nurturing of University Scholars Programme, culminates with Master in Public Policy degree’s unique exposure to global policy shaping and administration.
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (HONOURS) (FOR ECONOMICS, POLITICAL SCIENCE, SOCIOLOGY OR SOCIAL WORK MAJORS) OR A BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS) IN PPE (PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS, AND ECONOMICS) & MASTER IN PUBLIC POLICY (MPP)
The programme aims to develop versatile graduands who are able to tackle big public policy issues in a complex global context. This is achieved by combining the broad education and disciplinary training in appropriate disciplines from FASS, with the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary leadership training of LKYSPP. Successful graduates will be strongly positioned for the critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making and policy implementation in public affairs and national policies in a globalized world. Students will graduate with a Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) (for Economics, Political Science, Sociology or Social Work majors) OR a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in PPE (Philosophy, Politics, and Economics) and a Master in Public Policy from Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
There is a dual-entry admissions system for this concurrent degree programme:
1. Admissions with competitive A-level qualifications or equivalent: Separate online applications through NUS Office of Admissions. Applicants must satisfy the admissions criteria of both LKYSPP and the Business School.
2. Admissions in the second year of the BBA (Hons) / BBA Acc. (Hons) programme: Application through BBA Office when announced in middle of second semester; GPA score of at least 4.0 out of 5.0.
There is a dual-entry admissions system for this concurrent degree programme:
1. Admissions with competitive A-level qualifications or equivalent: Prospective applicants will be invited to apply online through NUS Office of Admissions. Applicants must satisfy the admissions criteria of both LKYSPP and the Faculty of Law.
2. Admissions at the end of completion of second year of the LLB (Hons) programme: LLB students in the top 50% of their class will be invited to apply in the second semester of their second year.
If shortlisted, the students may undergo an interview with LKYSPP in Year 3 Semester 2 (between late February to April). Students will join the MPP programme from their LLB, Year 4 Semester 1 onwards.
Student must have outstanding academic results, complete two LKYSPP essays, and pass an interview before joining the MPP cohort for the master programme.
Students will be charged the prevailing NUS BBA tuition fees and pay the prevailing LKYSPP tuition fees after they embark on the LKYSPP programme.
Law undergraduate fees up to the 7th semester of study and LKYSPP fees thereafter.
MASTER IN PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAMME (MPP)
The MPP programme offers a foundation in policy analysis, programme evaluation and management for the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Graduates will acquire knowledge and skills to work for a wide range of organisations, including governments, think-tanks, consultancies, private sector, multilateral institutions and community-action groups.
CURRICULUM
The curriculum draws from the disciplines of economics, political science and public management and is complemented by a wide range of specialisation courses and electives. Common courses focus on imparting knowledge, developing practical skills and promoting interdisciplinary competencies.
With specialisations, our students will acquire depth and sophistication in their selected areas of policy expertise. To graduate with a specialisation, students will have to pass at least five courses listed in that specialisation along with the respective gateway courses.
CORE COURSES
• Economics Foundations for Public Policy • Politics and
The CDP programme equipped me with a unique blend of accounting, tax, and public policy expertise. This interdisciplinary foundation empowered me to develop holistic tax policies - first at the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, where I began my career, and subsequently during my secondment at the Ministry of Finance.
Reading law and public policy concurrently at NUS and LKYSPP provided me with a deeper appreciation between laws which are legislated to govern society, and the policymakers’ intent and policymaking processes through which laws are designed and implemented for the betterment of society. This has enabled me to better advise on the rationale and context of laws and policies to my private clients and the non-profit organisations whom I serve in my private legal practice.
As a Social Worker, direct client work is essential to my ideal job. The CDP gave me the flexibility to explore social work and public policy concurrently, enriching my education with both frontline and systemic perspectives. It has made a huge impact in opening the door to my current role, where I am able to practice direct client work alongside the policy, research and evaluation needs of my department.
Students will be charged the prevailing FASS undergraduate fees up to the 8th semester of study and LKYSPP fees thereafter.
