Master of Science (Project Management)

Introduction

The Master of Science (Project Management) [MSc (PM)] programme was established in 1986, making it one of the oldest project management programmes in the world. It aims to provide professionals with the sound management skills and techniques necessary for the successful completion of complex projects in different industries. Participants from overseas feature strongly on all intakes and the wide mix of expertise allows for meaningful exchange and interaction at graduate level.

Prospective students may wish to click on the Brochure to find out more!

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Programme Details

The programme has two tracks:

  • Normal track (3 essential courses + any 4 PM courses + 3 UE courses); and
  • Specialisation track (3 essential courses + any 5 specialisation courses + 2 UE courses).

Students are encouraged to take UE courses from other faculties that suit their professional specialisations.

Essential courses
PM5101 Project Management
PM5103 Contract Management
PM5112 Research Methods
Prescribed elective courses
PM5106 Design Management
PM5107 Time and Cost Management
PM5119 Graduate Internship
PM5120 Asset Management
Project Finance specialisation courses
PM5105 Development Finance
PM5113 Managing Projects using BIM
PM5114 Managing Complex Projects
PM5115 Project Finance Contracts and Agreements
PM5116 Project Finance Case Studies
PM5117 Urban Management
PM5118 Case Studies in Infrastructure Planning
Unrestricted elective (UE) courses
A list of courses can be found on https://nusmods.com/courses.
PM courses can also be used as UEs.

For a description of courses, click here: Description of Courses

Each graduate course is typically assigned 4 Modular Units.

The programme operates on Full-Time (one year) and Part-Time modes (two years). It is taught by senior faculty members and industry experts.

Admission Requirements

  1. At least a bachelor’s degree with honours in a relevant discipline or a bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience;
  2. Preferably at least 2 years of relevant post-graduation experience; and
  3. A good TOEFL score or equivalent if the medium of instruction is not in English. For further information on the English Language requirement: please click here.
Number of Intakes: Two per academic year, in January and August
Application deadlines: 28 July 2025 to 31 August 2025 (January 2026 intake)
Online Application: https://gradapp.nus.edu.sg/portal/app_manage
Frequently asked Questions: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/graduate/graduate-programmes-by-coursework/faqs-graduate-coursework/
Fees:   With effect from 1 January 2025

Total Program Fees
(inclusive of 9% GST)		 Acceptance Fee (inclusive of 9% GST) Academic Load Fee Payable per Semester ($)
(inclusive of 9% GST)		 Subsidies / Financial Aid
Regular Semester (1st) Regular Semester (2nd) Regular Semester (3rd) Regular Semester (4th)
$49,050 $5,450 Part-Time $10,900 $10,900 $10,900 $10,900 CDE Global Fellowship
$5,450 Full-Time $21,800 $21,800 NA NA CDE Global Fellowship

A non-refundable application fee of $109 (inclusive of 9% GST) must accompany your online application.

Students are also required to pay a Miscellaneous Student Fee (MSF) to the University on a semester basis. Fees are reviewed annually. For the latest rates, please refer to Office of the University Registrar’s website here.
Classes: Mostly evening classes (7 pm - 10 pm).
Some afternoon classes (3 pm - 6 pm).
Part-Time students attend 2 or 3 classes per week, and Full-Time students attend 4 or 5 classes per week.

*Timetable is indicative and subject to change. Please refer to NUSMods for course venues and exam dates.

Semester 1 Semester 2
3 pm - 6 pm 7 pm - 10 pm 3 pm - 6 pm 7 pm - 10 pm
Monday PM5117 PM5112 PM5105
PM5118
Tuesday PM5106 PM5114 PM5113
PM5113 PM5116
Wednesday PM5101 PM5114 PM5103 PM5115
PM5120
Thursday PM5103 PM5107
Friday PM5107 PM5112 PM5106 PM5101

 

Fee Rebates

Rebate Percentage
NUS Alumni / Singapore Citizen (SC) / Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) 40%

Continuation and Graduation Requirements

  1. Fulfil all course requirements (40 Units) within the maximum candidature period (4 semesters for Full-Time and 6 semesters for Part-Time).
  2. Achieve a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.00.

 

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Introduction

The programme aims to provide professionals with the sound management skills and techniques necessary for the successful completion of complex projects in different industries. Participants from overseas feature strongly on all intakes, and the wide mix of expertise allows for meaningful exchange and interaction at the graduate level.

Credits are stackable to the Master of Science in Project Management programme.

Admission Requirements

  1. Bachelor’s degree
  2. A good TOEFL score or equivalent if the medium of instruction is not in English. For further information on the English Language requirement, please click here.

Programme Details

Number of Intakes: Two per academic year, in January and August
Application deadlines: 6 May 2025 to 6 June 2025 (August 2025 intake)
Online Application: https://myapplications.nus.edu.sg/
Identify as "Member of the Public" or "NUS Alumnus"
Select "Specialist/Graduate Cert"
Fees: $5,886 per course (inclusive of 9% GST)
$25.70 Student Services Fee per semester (inclusive of 9% GST)
Classes: Mostly evening classes (7 pm - 10 pm).
Some afternoon classes (3 pm - 6 pm).

Fee Rebates

Rebate Percentage
NUS Alumni / Singapore Citizen (SC) / Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) 40%

Award of Graduate Certificate

Pass any three courses from the list below with an overall GPA of at least 2.50:

  1. PM5101 Project Management
  2. PM5103 Contract Management
  3. PM5105 Development Finance
  4. PM5106 Design Management
  5. PM5107 Time and Cost Management
  6. PM5112 Research Methods
  7. PM5113 Managing Projects using BIM
  8. PM5114 Managing Complex Projects
  9. PM5115 Project Finance Contracts and Agreements
  10. PM5116 Project Finance Case Studies
  11. PM5117 Urban Management
  12. PM5118 Case Studies in Infrastructure Planning
  13. PM5120 Asset Management

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate programme, graduates with an overall GPA ≥ 3.00 may apply for the Master of Science (Project Management) programme, subject to approval.

 

Useful Links

For further information on the programmes, please contact:

dbe_coursework@nus.edu.sg
andreng@nus.edu.sg