OVERVIEW
Environmental sustainability has become a key concern for organisations in today’s global economy, as climate change-related disasters have widespread impacts on resources, energy supplies and human health. New multi-disciplinary competencies are necessary to help organisations address complex environmental challenges and transition towards sustainable economic practices. We invite companies to embark on their sustainability journeys with us as project sponsors.
The MEM5103 Capstone Project for Environmental Management course is an essential component of the NUS Master of Science (Environmental Management) programme. Through this core course, students gain valuable experience when applying their knowledge of environmental management to help participating companies on their sustainability journeys.
Supervised by NUS faculty with expertise relevant to the project, students work in groups to apply their knowledge and analytical skills to address difficulties or challenges faced by companies. The deliverables will be a prototype or minimum viable product, a written report and an oral presentation.
The Capstone Project is carried out over 24 weeks and is usually scheduled to run twice a year, i.e. from January to June, or from August to January. Sponsoring companies for the MSc (Environmental Management) Capstone Project will benefit from the fresh perspectives and multi-disciplinary approaches from the students at no additional cost as this is not an internship programme. Each company is recommended to offer up to two projects for each run of this course.
Why Sponsor a Project?
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Identify potential talent by assessing students in a project setting
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Gain fresh perspectives from students on environmental management challenges
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Build environmental management capabilities to accelerate sustainability journeys
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Receive professional guidance from NUS domain experts
As the Capstone Project is not an internship, Project Sponsors do not have to provide any stipends, assets, or workstations. Project Sponsors may need to facilitate the students’ onsite access to internal systems or data or facilities depending on the project needs.
SPONSORING PROJECTS
To apply to sponsor projects, companies should propose projects related to environmental management or sustainability. The MSc (Environmental Management) curriculum covers areas such as:
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Built Environment, Waste Management and Pollution
- Environmental Science
- Environment and Sustainability – Law, Governance and Practice
- Business and Sustainable Development
- Environmental Economics and Public Policy
Application Timeline for Project Sponsors
| Project Run |
Submit Project Details By |
| Jan to Jun |
End Jul |
| Aug to Jan |
End Feb |
Companies Who Have Sponsored Projects
If you would like to know more, please contact us at scale.capstone@nus.edu.sg.