Program Overview

Overview of the Master in Public Policy (MPP) Program

The Master in Public Policy (MPP) program is designed for outstanding undergraduates from the NUS Business School, NUS Faculty of Law, NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and Yale-NUS. The program 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.

Program Structure

The MPP program offers a concurrent degree option, which allows students to pursue a Bachelor's and a Master's degree concurrently. The program structure allows some of the requirements for the Bachelor's degree to be counted towards the Master's degree, enabling students to graduate in 4.5 to 5 years with both degrees.

Concurrent Degree Options

The MPP program offers several concurrent degree options, including:

• Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) / Business Administration Accountancy (Honours) & Master in Public Policy (MPP)
• Bachelor of Laws & Master in Public Policy
• 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

Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) / Business Administration Accountancy (Honours) & Master in Public Policy (MPP)

This program aims to prepare versatile leaders with skills to tackle the biggest issues. It provides a unique exposure to global policy shaping and administration, coupled with multidisciplinary intellectual nurturing.

Bachelor of Laws & Master in Public Policy

This program offers law students a unique opportunity to understand the legal, policy, and practical dimensions of governance in relation to national, regional, and international policy-making.

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) or a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in PPE & Master in Public Policy

This program aims to develop versatile graduands able to tackle big public policy issues in a complex global context. It allows students to pursue a Bachelor's and a Master's degree concurrently, graduating in 4.5 to 5 years with both degrees.

Application and Admission

The application period for the MPP program is from August 1 to December 15 every year. The admission criteria and tuition fees for the program are available upon request.

Research Areas

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy is involved in various research areas, including:

• Asia Competitiveness Institute
• Centre on Asia and Globalisation
• Institute of Policy Studies
• Institute for Environment and Sustainability

Executive Education

The school offers executive education programs, including open enrollment programs and customized programs, designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle complex policy issues.

News and Events

The school hosts various events, including conferences, seminars, and workshops, which provide a platform for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss and debate key policy issues.