MSc (Environmental Management)

NUS Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Programme (Offered by Six NUS Schools and Faculties)

MSc (Environmental Management)

NUS Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Programme (Offered by Six NUS Schools and Faculties)

OVERVIEW

The National University of Singapore (NUS) Master of Science (Environmental Management) (MEM) is a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary graduate degree programme that taps on the deep expertise of six NUS academic units in areas pertinent to environmental and sustainability management:

Since it was launched about 20 years ago, the MEM programme has attracted students from around the world, including from countries like Bangladesh, Canada, China, Finland, France, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, Norway, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States of America (USA).

In 2022, MEM was identified as a strategic programme and NUS flagship course in sustainability by the University Sustainability and Climate Action Council. In line with this, the programme curriculum was revamped to provide pedagogical flexibility to students whilst providing a broad-based multidisciplinary curriculum.

Why This Programme?

  • Acquire multidisciplinary competencies from professors who are specialists in their fields, as well as experts from established local and international environmental agencies and organisations.
  • Be exposed to a wide range of perspectives by attending the MEM5104 Seminars on Environmental Management and have the opportunity to network with prominent practitioners and researchers from Singapore and abroad who are well-versed in the subject matter.
  • Learn from both inside the classroom and out in the industry through the Capstone Project Course, which enables students to gain valuable experience while applying their knowledge and skills to address sustainability challenges with a sponsoring company or organisation.
  • Graduate with an internationally recognised Master’s Degree that opens doors to influential roles at mid- and senior-managerial levels in both the public and private sectors here and in the region.

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

Application Period
An Academic Year (AY) at NUS consists of two semesters and a special term (which occurs during the Semester 2 Vacation, and is divided into two parts of six weeks duration each):

  • Semester 1: Aug–Dec
  • Semester 2: Jan–May
  • Special Term (Part 1): May–Jun
  • Special Term (Part 2): Jun–Jul

For the MEM programme, there is one application period for each AY:

Programme Intake Application Dates
MEM Semester 1
(Aug Intake)		 1 Nov of preceding year to 31 Jan of intake year

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to the MEM programme is granted on a competitive basis as places in the programme are limited. Applicants should possess the following minimum requirements:

Academic 

Bachelor's Degree (with Honours) from a well-recognised university; additional requirements may be stipulated for undergraduate degrees from universities whose academic standards are not widely known
Skill/Experience

Three to five years of working experience preferred, with or without prior experience in sustainability work; fresh graduates with outstanding academic performance but no working experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis 
English Language

Applicants whose native tongue is not English:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 85 (Internet-based), or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum Academic score of 6.0

Note: TOEFL / IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date and should not have expired at point of application. Expired scores will not be considered for the application.
Other

Applicants should aspire to become leaders in environment and sustainable development

Note: Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application information and all supporting documents are truthful and correct. NUS reserves the right to verify information provided as part of an application. False or misleading information in an application (including but not limited to test scores, resumes, certificates, transcripts, etc.) is grounds for admission rejection, revocation and/or dismissal from the University.

MODE OF STUDY AND PROGRAMME CANDIDATURE

The MEM programme is offered on the following basis (with estimated time to complete the programme indicated below):

 Full-time  12 months 
 Part-time  24 months

Note: International applicants must be accepted into an approved full-time course in Singapore to apply for a Student’s Pass. For more information, refer to the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The MEM is a 40-Unit coursework-based Master’s Degree programme comprising:

  • Core/essential courses (28 Units), and
  • Elective courses (12 Units):
    • At least 8 Units from Specialised Electives,
    • Up to 4 Units from General Electives.
Core/Essential Courses

These courses are unique to the MEM programme. Each course may consist of pre-class readings, assignments, tests and/or projects, and online/face-to-face classes and seminars.

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Elective Courses

Students must complete 12 Units of elective courses, of which at least 8 Units must be Specialised Electives and the remaining can be General Electives. Elective course offerings are subject to change and may not be offered every semester.

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For more details about the courses (e.g., laboratory-based or not, subsidy status), please click here.

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Note: Courses are subject to change. For more information about the courses listed above (as well as other courses offered in the current academic year), please visit NUSMODS.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To graduate from the MEM programme, students must meet the following requirements:

Programme and/or Specialisation

Read and pass a total of 40 Units, comprising:

  • 28 Units of core/essential courses, and
  • 12 Units of elective courses:
    • At least 8 Units from Specialised Electives,
    • Up to 4 Units from Generalised Electives.
Course and/or Qualification

It is compulsory to successfully complete MEM5104 Seminars on Environmental Management by:

  • Attending at least 3 seminars related to environmental management topics or areas
  • Submitting a report
Grade Point Average (GPA) 

Minimum 3.0 (out of maximum 5.0)

Please see also the University’s minimum standards for Continuation and Graduation Requirements specific programmes may implement stricter or additional requirements.
Other 

Not applicable

FEES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The University reserves all rights to review fees as necessary and adjust accordingly without prior notice.

Tuition

S$49,500.00 (excluding GST) / 
S$53,955.00 (including 9% GST)

Note: The tuition fees for this programme are payable based on the number of Units taken in a semester. The amount stated above is for 40 Units. Students who are required to take more than 40 Units for programme completion may be subjected to additional tuition fees.

Financial Assistance

Students in this programme may be eligible to receive funding support from some of the following scholarship and financial assistance schemes*:

* Subject to terms and conditions. Kindly refer to respective bodies offering the scholarship or financial assistance scheme for more information. NUS makes no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of the information provided here.

Application

S$100.00 (excluding GST) /
S$109.00 (including 9% GST)

  • Non-refundable and non-transferable

Acceptance

S$5,000.00 (excluding GST) /
S$5,450.00 (including 9% GST)

  • Payable upon acceptance of offer
  • Non-refundable and non-transferable
  • Will be credited towards tuition fees

Miscellaneous Student Fees

As published by Office of the University Registrar

  • Payable every regular semester

Programme at a Glance*

Upcoming Event(s):

Watch this space for updates!
Next Intake:
Application Period:
Nov 2025–Jan 2026

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* For full details, please refer to main write-up.


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Is work experience required for admission into the programme?

Is the personal statement compulsory for admission into this programme?

Must I have a degree in any particular field before I can apply for the programme?

Is an honours degree a requirement?

Is a GMAT or GRE score required?

How many students are admitted into the programme each year?

What topics are covered in the MEM Seminar Course and who are the speakers?

What does the MEM Capstone Project entail?

Are any field trips organised by the programme?

What are the career prospects and pathways for a graduate of the programme?

What career support services can NUS offer to graduates of the programme who would like to switch careers?

 

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Last updated: 27 March 2025