PROGRAMMES GUIDE Master in Public Policy (MPP)
Master in Public Administration (MPA)
Master in Public Management (MPM)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
2 Years - Full Time
1 Year - Full Time
1 Year - Full Time
4 Years - Full Time
2-4 Years - Part Time CURRICULUM FOCUS Quantitative Skills & Analysis Economics
Decision-Making & Problem Solving Skills
Emphasis on Intellectual Renewal & Skills Enhancement
Emphasis on Management & Leadership
Strengthen the capability and effectiveness in researching complex multi-dimensional policy issues
2011 MASTER IN PUBLIC POLICY
Political Science & Management UNIQUE FEATURES Double Degree with London School of Economics, School of International & Public Affairs of Columbia University, Sciences Po, Paris, University of Tokyo, NUS Business School or NUS Law School
Double Degree with NUS Business School or NUS Law School
Semester at Harvard Kennedy School
AVERAGE AGE 26 Years
35 Years
40 Years
30 Years
Over 8 Years
8 Years
WORK EXPERIENCE 0 – 5 Years
5 – 8 Years
PART 1 :: PROGRAMME INFORMATION
LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY
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INTRODUCTION The 2-year Master in Public Policy (MPP) programme provides a strong foundation in conceptual and analytical skills for future public service leaders and individuals with an interest in understanding and influencing how public policy choices are made. A typical MPP class brings together 80 talented and committed students – many in the early phases of their careers – from Asia and beyond to study with expert and dedicated faculty. Immersed in this richly diverse environment, and meeting often in small study groups, MPP students learn to confidently apply economic and management ideas and tools to analyse, design and manage efficient and effective public policies and organisations. The School’s emphasis on problem-based learning and use of case studies focuses students’ minds on complex real-world problems rather than simple textbook examples. MPP students also have ample opportunity to hone their skills in achieving a consensus for action through effective oral and written communications. MPP students have the opportunity to enroll in a double degree programme with either School of International & Public Affairs (SIPA) of Columbia University, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po) or Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP) of University of Tokyo. Students who meet the double degree requirements will graduate with a Master in Public Policy degree from the National University of Singapore and either a Master of Public Administration degree from Columbia University, a Master in Public Administration degree from London School of Economics and Political Science, or a Master of Public Affairs degree from Sciences Po, or a Master in Public Policy from University of Tokyo. MPP students may also enroll in a double degree programme with the NUS Business School (Master of Business Administration – Master in Public Policy) or NUS Faculty of Law (Master of Laws – Master in Public Policy). The School also conducts an active programme of seminars and public lectures by political, non-profit and business leaders to enable students to complement their formal learning with the opportunity to interact with distinguished individuals who are shaping the future. The School is proud of the fact that many MPP graduates have gone on to serve public interest in international and national organisations in Asia and beyond. Several key features distinguish the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy degree programmes from more academic programmes. These features make learning at the School innovative and challenging.