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Singapore (25/07/2011)

Academic Qualifications

The following qualifications awarded by the institutions listed below qualify for the points indicated:

Qualifications

Abbreviation

Level in New Zealand terms

Points under SMC

Bachelor degree

B

7

50

Bachelor with honours degree

BH

At least 7*

50

Bachelor of Engineering

BE

At least 7*

50

Master degree not specified below

M

At least 8*

50

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD or DPhil)**

D

10

60

Masters degrees awarded by specific institutions

Qualification awarded from

Level in New Zealand terms

Points under SMC

Master of Applied Science awarded by Nanyang Technological University

1995

9

60

Master of Communication Studies awarded by Nanyang Technological University

2000

9

60

Master of Science in Economics awarded by Singapore Management University

2008

9

60

Master of Science in Finance awarded by Singapore Management University

2008

9

60

Master of Science in Management awarded by Singapore Management University

2008

9

60

Master of Science in Operations Management awarded by Singapore Management University

2008

9

60

*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. In the case of Honours degrees, those degrees that include postgraduate study have the possibility of a higher level. Degrees where “Honours” is used as a result of performance are not considered to be postgraduate study.

**Doctorate degrees other than Doctor of Philosophy (PhD or DPhil) degree require a NZQA assessment.

Note: Abbreviations used are for the purpose of this list. Abbreviations are not stated on the awarding certificate.

Awarding Institutions

The institutions below may award the particular qualifications listed for each from the effective dates shown below:

Institutions

Qualification Awarded

Nanyang Technological University

B, BH, BE, M & D from 1991

Nanyang University

B from 1968 to 1980

BH from 1970 to 1980

M from 1972 to 1980

D from 1973 to 1980

National University of Singapore

B, BH, BE, M & D from 1980

The Singapore Management University (SMU)

B & BH from 2003

M from 2008

SIM University (UniSIM) (Singapore Institute of Management)

B & BH from 2006

University of Singapore

B, BH, M & D from 1962 to 1980

BE from 1969 to 1980

Effective 25/07/2011

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