Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Coursework Programmes
Degrees Offered
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy offers four Master degree programmes.
- The Master in Public Policy (MPP):
This academically rigorous two-year degree programme is targeted at pre- and early-career professionals with an interest in public affairs. MPP students are exposed to an analytical toolkit from the economics, political science and management disciplines and, upon graduation, will be ready to pursue a variety of careers in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Students attending the MPP programme will get the chance to enrol in double degree programmes the School has established with its partners in the Global Public Policy Network (GPPN) – Columbia University’s School of lnternational and Public Affairs, the London School of Economics and Political Science, and University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP). - The Master in Public Administration (MPA):
This management-centric one-year degree programme is targeted at mid-career professionals who are looking to boost their career potential. Drawing on the strengths of a traditional public policy education, the MPA prepares students for the challenges involved in taking on a managerial or leadership position in a variety of public, private and not-for-profit organisations. - The Master in International Affairs (MIA):
The two-year full-time programme furthers the school’s mission of educating current and future generations of leaders to improve the level of governance in Asia. The programme brings Asia’s role as a key influencer in world affairs to the forefront. The MIA programme provides students with a strong foundation in both theoretical frameworks and practical knowledge of multi-disciplinary subfields of international relations, together with an immersive experience in Asia. - The Master in Public Administration and Management (MPAM):
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy offer a Master in Public Administration and Management (MPAM) programme taught in Chinese to train public service professionals and Chinese State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) executives. MPAM graduates will be equipped to perform in a wide variety of public service fields in all levels of government, in the international arena, and in the private sector.
Curriculum Structure & Degree Requirements
Admission Policy
Please visit https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/graduate-programmes/master-in-public-policy-mpp/mpp-admissions-criteria
Requirements
MPP students will be required to achieve 64 units and a Grade Point Average (GPA) of minimum 3.0 to graduate. Students admitted from AY2025/26 need to complete the following:
- 8 Core Courses (32 units)
- 1 Restricted Elective (4 unit)
- 5 Elective Courses in a chosen Specialisation (20 units)
- 2 Elective Courses (8 units)
Students may opt to graduate without a Specialisation.
At LKYSPP, your overall professional development is important. From Academic Year 2025, all MPP students must complete PP5050 Professional Development as part of your graduation requirements. This three-week course will help you hone the communication skills needed for success across professions. It is non-credit bearing, graded on a Completed (Satisfactory) / Completed (Unsatisfactory) basis, and must be completed during your first year of study.
For more details on the MPP curriculum, please visit https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/graduate-programmes/master-in-public-policy-mpp/mpp-curriculum
Admission Policy
Please visit https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/graduate-programmes/master-in-public-administration-mpa/mpa-admissions-criteria
Requirements
In this 1-year degree programme, students will be required to complete 40 Units and obtain at least a Grade Point Average (GPA) of minimum 3.0. You need to complete the following:
- 4 Core courses
- 2 Elective courses from the Public Management & Leadership Specialisation area
- 4 Elective courses
At LKYSPP, your overall professional development is important. From Academic Year 2025, all MPA students must complete PP5050 Professional Development as part of your graduation requirements. This three-week course will help you hone the communication skills needed for success across professions. It is non-credit bearing, graded on a Completed (Satisfactory) / Completed (Unsatisfactory) basis, and must be completed during your first year of study.
For more details on the MPA curriculum, please visit https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/graduate-programmes/master-in-public-administration-mpa/mpa-curriculum
Admission Policy
Please visit https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/graduate-programmes/master-in-international-affairs-mia/admissions-criteria
Requirements
Students admitted from Academic Year 2024/2025 cohort onwards are required to read 64 units and achieve a Grade Point Average (GPA) of minimum 3.0 to graduate. Students need to complete the following:
- 5 Core Courses (20 units)
- 5 Specialisation Elective Courses (20 units)
- 3 Elective Courses (12 units)
- 1 Restricted Elective Course (4 units)
- MIA Senior Essay Paper (8 units)
Students may opt to graduate without a specialisation.
At LKYSPP, your overall professional development is important. From Academic Year 2025, all MIA students must complete PP5050 Professional Development as part of your graduation requirements. This three-week course will help you hone the communication skills needed for success across professions. It is non-credit bearing, graded on a Completed (Satisfactory) / Completed (Unsatisfactory) basis, and must be completed during your first year of study.
For more details on the MIA curriculum, please visit https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/graduate-programmes/master-in-international-affairs-mia/curriculum
Admission Policy
Please visit https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/graduate-programmes/mpam/admission
Requirements
Candidates will be required to complete 40 Units or the equivalent of 10 courses. Of the 40 Units, 24 Units will be met through core courses and the rest through electives.
For more details on the MPAM curriculum, please visit https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/graduate-programmes/mpam/programme-overview
Financial Assistance
For master programme and faculty-specific scholarship, please visit https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/graduate-admissions/fees-and-funding
Awards
Please visit www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/academic-information-policies/education-at-nus/medals-and-prizes-(university-level)/rules-of-award---l for details on the Lee Kuan School of Public Policy Prize and Gold Medal,
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http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/academic-information-policies/education-at-nus/medals-and-prizes-(university-level)/rules-of-award---w for details on the WyWy Gold Medal.