Double Degree Programme (DDP) Engineering + Business Administration For Cohort 2015/16 applying for DDP at end of Year 1 Assoc Prof Ravi Chandran Assistant Dean (Undergraduate Studies) NUS Business School

Double Degree Advantages  Gives you a different perspective (eg: quantitative vs qualitative)  Wider choice of careers  May help you advance in your careers (eg: engineers taking on management roles)  May make your CV more attractive

Double Degree Disadvantages  Takes Time, delays entering into the workforce  Lack of proper planning could delay graduation even further  Overloading may result in falling CAPs  May have difficulties in the other field  May find himself isolated in partner school  May not translate to higher starting salary  May be able to acquire knowledge by other means 3

4 Double Degree in Engineering & Business Admission  Current students from the School of Business and Faculty of Engineering (except Engineering Science) will be invited to apply in Semester 2 of their first year of studies for this DDP.  Students must apply through their home faculties and prepare a 1-2 page CV and Personal Statement.  Shortlisted applicants must attend an interview. Admission Admission

5 Minimum Admission Criteria CAP at 3.75 and above, as at the end of the current academic year. Admission Admission Double Degree in Engineering & Business

6 Programme Structure The double degree programme has been structured to meet the requirements of the two disciplines. Double Honours DDP (Honours in Engineering and Honours in BBA) - Requires a minimum of 208 modular credits. Single Honours DDP (Honours in Engineering and non-Honours in BBA) - Requires a minimum of 188 modular credits. Curriculum is subject to changes. MCs may vary. Note: Years taken to complete DDP vary (student workload differs). 1.May take 4.5 to 5.5 years to complete DDP. 2.Maximum period of candidature is six years. Double Degree in Engineering & BBA(Hons)/BBA Programme Structure Programme Structure

7 Type of ModulesMCs required Business Modules76 Engineering Modules80 Common Modules32 Univ-Level Requirements20 Overall Total208 # Double Degree in Engineering & BBA (Hons) Programme Structure Programme Structure # - Minimum Note: Curriculum is subject to changes. MCs may vary.

8 Type of ModulesMCs required Business Modules60 Engineering Modules80 Common Modules28 Univ-Level Requirements20 Overall Total188 # Double Degree in Engineering & BBA Programme Structure Programme Structure # - Minimum Note: Curriculum is subject to changes. MCs may vary.

9 Programme Structure The double degree programme has been structured to meet the requirements of the two disciplines. With accountancy, students will need to extend beyond 5 years. Double Honours DDP (Honors in Engineering and BBA(Acc.Hon) - Requires a minimum of 227 modular credits. Single Honours DDP (Honours in Engineering and BBA(Acc.) - Requires a minimum of 207 modular credits. Curriculum is subject to changes. MCs may vary. Note: Years taken to complete DDP vary (student workload differs). >> Maximum period of candidature is six years. Double Degree in Engineering & BBA(Acc.Hons) / BBA(Acc) Programme Structure Programme Structure

10 Type of ModulesMCs required Business (including Accounting) Modules96 Engineering Modules95 Common Modules16 Univ-Level Requirements20 Overall Total 227 # Programme Structure Programme Structure Double Degree in Engineering & BBA (Acc.Hons.) # - Minimum Note: Curriculum is subject to changes. MCs may vary.

11 Type of ModulesMCs required Business (including Accounting) Modules76 Engineering Modules95 Common Modules16 Univ-Level Requirements20 Overall Total 207 # Double Degree in Engineering & BBA (Acc.) Programme Structure Programme Structure # - Minimum Note: Curriculum is subject to changes. MCs may vary.

12 Overseas Learning Experience Student Exchange Program (SEP) Student Exchange Program (SEP) With proper planning, students are able to embark on the Student Exchange Program (SEP) to enrich their learning experiences. Students are to apply through their home faculty’s SEP coordinators. For students whose Home faculty is business, please contact Ms Jessie Toh at Home faculty is engineering, please contact Ms Davina Tham at

13 Fees and Scholarships First 4 years: -Students in a DDP will pay the prevailing tuition fee of the home course. 5th year onwards: -limited or no Tuition Grant from the Ministry of Education, i.e. fees payable is two times the prevailing fee. -However, in view of the financial implications for students, NUS will offer scholarships to all DDP students (no application needed) to help offset part of the tuition fee payable in the fifth year. In other words, For Engineering DDP, students will only need to pay the prevailing tuition fee of the home course. Fees & Scholarships Fees & Scholarships Double Degree in Engineering & Business

14 Exit Students can choose to leave the programme. Please note that the decision to withdraw is irrevocable. OR Students will be required to leave if they fail to meet the continuation requirements CAP falls below 3.75 for the home course for two consecutive semesters CAP falls below 3.25 for the second course for two consecutive semesters Combination of both for two consecutive semesters  The separate CAPs for the two degrees will be combined to a single CAP.  All modules (except S/U modules) must be computed towards the single CAP. Note: Students exiting the DDP must return to the home faculty for the single degree. Exit Exit Double Degree in Engineering & Business

15 More Information FoE + Biz DDP Website: Registrar’s Office: Faculty of Engineering: Contact Information For queries on requirements and curriculum, please contact the following: Faculty of Engineering Ms Lesley Poong at NUS Business School Ms Carol Loke at Double Degree in Engineering & Business Contact Information Contact Information