Program Overview

Master of Science (Venture Creation)

The National University of Singapore (NUS) Master of Science (Venture Creation) (MSc (Venture Creation)) is a multidisciplinary programme that draws from the expertise of:

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

It is an immersive graduate degree programme that combines experiential learning with the academic rigour of one of the top universities in Asia and the world.

Programme at a Glance

• Intake: August 2026
• Application Period: 1 November 2025 – 31 January 2026

Overview

The programme targets aspiring entrepreneurs wanting to launch new ventures with success by providing mentorship in business development and access to NUS technologies, as well as opportunities to network for market access.

Why This Programme?

• Tap on more than 20 years of experience in nurturing entrepreneurship, with the expertise of NUS Enterprise.
• Deep dive into entrepreneurship with core/essential courses that provide all the guidance, skillsets, and opportunities needed to transform ideas into viable businesses.
• Build a strong technical foundation by harnessing the technical expertise of six academic departments to deepen skills and knowledge through a range of elective courses.

Application for Admission

• Application Period:
  • Programme: MSc (Venture Creation)
  • Intake: Semester 1 (August Intake)
  • Application Dates: 1 November of preceding year to 31 January of intake year

Admission Requirements

• Academic: Bachelor's Degree (preferably with Honours)
• Skill/Experience: Strong interest in entrepreneurship and innovation, including demonstrated involvement in entrepreneurial activities; or a background in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); or at least one year of working experience
• English Language:
  • Applicants whose native tongue is not English:
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 85 (Internet-based) and at least 22 for both the speaking and writing components;
    • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum Academic score of 6.0 and at least 6.0 for both the speaking and writing components
  • Note: TOEFL / IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date and should not have expired at point of application. Expired scores will not be considered for the application.

Mode of Study and Programme Candidature

• The NUS MSc (Venture Creation) programme is offered on the following basis (with estimated time to complete the programme indicated below):
  • Full-time: 12–24 months
  • Part-time: 24–36 months

Programme Structure

• The NUS MSc (Venture Creation) is a 40-Unit coursework-based Master’s Degree programme comprising:
  • Core/essential courses (28 Units)
  • Elective courses (12 Units):
    • At least 8 Units from Specialised Electives
    • Up to 4 Units from General Electives

Core/Essential Courses

• These courses are unique to the MSc (Venture Creation) programme. Each course may consist of pre-class readings, assignments, tests, and/or projects, and online/face-to-face classes and seminars.
• Course Code | Course Title | Units
  • ETP5311 | VentureX – Technopreneurship Studio | 12
  • ETP5331 | Intellectual Property for High-Growth Ventures | 4
  • ETP5341 | Money Matters: Finance for New Ventures | 4
  • ETP5371 | From Garage to Growth: Managing People in Startups | 4
  • BMS5502S | The Entrepreneur's Edge: Marketing for New Ventures | 4

Elective Courses

• Students must complete 12 Units of elective courses, with at least 8 Units from Specialised Electives and up to 4 Units from General Electives (elective course offerings are subject to change and may not be offered every semester).

Specialised Electives

• Course Code | Course Title | Units
  • ETP5322 | Agile Venture Leadership | 4
  • ETP5381 | Carbon Market & Sustainable Financing | 4
  • BMS5123S | Entrepreneurship Business Development | 4
  • BMS5124S | Entrepreneurial Management | 4
  • MT5027 | Embracing the Future: Entrepreneurship in Emerging Technologies | 4
  • NMC5326 | Strategic Decision in Visual Storytelling | 4

General Electives

• Business-Related:
  • Course Code | Course Title | Units
    • BMS5117 | Game Theory for Managers | 4
    • BMS5122 | Legal Fundamentals for Entrepreneurs & Managers | 4
    • BMS5125 | Sustainability Strategy | 4
    • BMS5205 | Business Analytics | 4
    • BMS5313 | Empowering and Financing Positive Impact Creation | 4
    • BMS5410 | Negotiation and Conflict Management | 4
    • BMS5415 | Org 2.0: People Analytics for Organisations | 4
    • BMS5416 | Managing Across Cultures | 4
    • BMS5506 | Understanding & Influencing Consumers | 4
    • BMS5515 | Personal Selling & Sales Management | 4
    • BMS5519 | Services Marketing | 4
• Management of Technology-Related:
  • Course Code | Course Title | Units
    • MT5006 | Strategic & New Product Development | 4
    • MT5007 | Management of Technological Innovation | 4
• Technology-Related:
  • Course Code | Course Title | Units
    • CS5228 | Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining | 4
    • CS5242 | Neural Networks and Deep Learning | 4
    • CS5322 | Database Security | 4
    • CS5425 | Big Data Systems for Data Science | 4
    • CS5439 | Software Security | 4
    • DOS5021 | Managing the Digital Supply Chain | 4
    • DOS5022 | Data Analytics for Smart Industries | 4
    • DOS5024 | Strategic Procurement in a Digital World | 2
    • IS5007 | Strategising for Global IT-enabled Business Success | 4
    • IS5116 | Digital Entrepreneurship | 4
    • IS5126 | Hands-on with Applied Analytics | 4
    • IS5128 | Digital Innovation | 4
    • MDG5236 | Pathways to Biomedical Innovation and Enterprise | 2
    • MDG5237 | Biomedical Innovation Capstone | 2
    • ST5227 | Applied Statistical Learning | 4

Graduation Requirements

• To graduate from the NUS MSc (Venture Creation) programme, students must meet the following requirements:
  • Programme and/or Specialisation: Read and pass a total of 40 Units, comprising:
    • 28 Units of core/essential courses
    • 12 Units of elective courses:
      • At least 8 Units from Specialised Electives
      • Up to 4 Units from General Electives
  • Course and/or Qualification: Not Applicable
  • Grade Point Average (GPA): Minimum 3.0 (out of maximum 5.0)
  • Other: Any other additional requirements that may be prescribed by the Programme Management Committee for MSc (Venture Creation), or the University.

Fees

• The University reserves all rights to review fees as necessary and adjust accordingly without prior notice.
• Tuition:
  • S$60,000.00 (excluding GST)
  • S$65,400.00 (including 9% GST)
  • Note: The tuition fees for this programme are payable based on the number of Units taken in a semester. The amount stated above is for 40 Units. Students who are required to take more than 40 Units for programme completion may be subjected to additional tuition fees.
• Application:
  • S$150.00 (excluding GST)
  • S$163.50 (including 9% GST)
  • Non-refundable and non-transferable
• Acceptance:
  • S$5,000.00 (excluding GST)
  • S$5,450.00 (including 9% GST)
  • Payable upon acceptance of offer
  • Non-refundable and non-transferable
  • Will be credited towards tuition fees
• Miscellaneous Student Fees: As published by Office of the University Registrar, payable every regular semester.

Scholarships & Financial Assistance

• Master of Science (Venture Creation) Scholarship: Merit-based scholarship covering the programme's tuition fees, which may be offered to selected Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents, or citizens of ASEAN member countries who are successfully admitted into the programme.
• NUS Master's by Coursework Enhanced Tuition Fee Rebate: Enhanced rebates that may be offered to Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Residents who are successfully admitted into selected NUS Master's Degree programmes.
• NUS Master's Degree by Coursework Tuition Fee Rebate: Rebates that may be offered to Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents, or NUS alumni who are successfully admitted into selected NUS Master's Degree programmes.
• SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme: For mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 and above to pursue a substantive skills reboot to stay relevant in a changing economy.
• SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Tuition Fee Subsidies: Subsidies for selected NUS courses, which may be offered to Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents.