Singapore (29/11/2010)
Academic Qualifications
The following qualifications awarded by the institutions listed below qualify for the points indicated:
Qualifications |
Level in New Zealand terms |
Points under SMC |
Bachelor degree |
7 |
50 |
Bachelor with honours degree |
At least 7* |
50 |
Master degree not specified below |
At least 8* |
50 |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD or DPhil)** |
10 |
55 |
Coursework/taught master degrees: |
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Master of Business Administration |
At least 8* |
50 |
Master of Computing awarded before 2009 by National University of Singapore |
8 |
50 |
Master in Public Administration awarded by National University of Singapore |
8 |
50 |
Master in Public Management awarded by National University of Singapore |
8 |
50 |
Master of Mass Communication awarded by Nanyang Technological University |
8 |
50 |
Master of Science in Information Studies awarded by Nanyang Technological University |
8 |
50 |
Master of Science (Bioinformatics) awarded by Nanyang Technological University |
8 |
50 |
Master of Science (Digital Media Technology) awarded by Nanyang Technological University |
8 |
50 |
Master of Science (Embedded Systems) awarded by Nanyang Technological University |
8 |
50 |
Master of Science (Technopreneurship and Innovation) awarded by Nanyang Technological University |
8 |
50 |
Research-based master degrees: |
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Master of Communication Studies awarded by Nanyang Technological University |
9 |
55 |
Master of Science in Economics awarded by Singapore Management University |
9 |
55 |
Master of Science in Finance awarded by Singapore Management University |
9 |
55 |
Master of Science in Management awarded by Singapore Management University |
9 |
55 |
Master of Science in Operations Management awarded by Singapore Management University |
9 |
55 |
Master of Medicine |
9 |
55 |
Master of Dental Surgery |
9 |
55 |
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) |
9 |
55 |
*If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the levels stated above they should apply to the NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.
**Doctorate degrees other than Doctor of Philosophy (PhD or DPhil) degree require a NZQA assessment.
Awarding Institutions
The following institutions may award all the qualifications listed above:
Institutions |
Effective from |
National University of Singapore (Nanyang University until 1980, University of Singapore 1962-1980) |
1980 |
Nanyang Technological University (Nanyang Technological Institute 1981-1991) |
1991 |
The Singapore Management University (SMU) |
2000 |
SIM University (UniSIM) (Singapore Institute of Management) |
2005 |
Effective 29/11/2010