Management Associate Programme

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NTU Management Associate Programme

Why you will love this


  • Exposure to different aspects of university management 
  • Dedicated mentorship and guidance 
  • Secondments and overseas learning journeys

Eligibility


  • A degree from any discipline
  • Demonstrated leadership potential
  • Less than 3 years of working experience

About the programme

 

Are you a fresh graduate or working professional in your early career who is driven to succeed, and wants to make a positive impact in the world? The NTU Management Associate Programme will be a great place to start.

The two-year Programme will be your springboard for success in higher education management and non-academic careers at NTU. As a Management Associate, you can look forward to hands-on job rotations and exposure to different aspects of university management, mentoring from experienced leaders, and a robust leadership and development roadmap for you to realise your full potential.  

At NTU, we pride ourselves in being at the forefront of new ideas and solutions to address humanity’s biggest challenges. You will be part of a genuinely collaborative environment, and work with our faculty and researchers to drive NTU's four core pillars – education, research, innovation and community – and shape a better world.

 

What does MAP offer you?


  • Tailored onboarding and abundant learning resources for personal and professional growth
  • Career enhancement through rotations across various areas for skill improvement
  • Secondments and overseas study trips to expand horizons
  • Customised career roadmap supported by personal mentorship and guidance
  • Nurturing environment within OneNTU’s supportive and inclusive work culture

Who are we looking for?


  • We are looking for driven, tenacious and resourceful individuals who want to pursue a career in the higher education industry.
  • Other qualities that will put you in strong standing for the programme include:
    • A degree from any discipline, with good university results and CCA track records.
    • A good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Proven leadership abilities.
    • Less than three years of working experience.

What you need to know

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our selection process is merit-based and evaluates candidates based on their competencies and personal qualities. This will include case studies, psychometric tests and interviews among others; allowing us to select the best talents to join the Management Associate Programme.

There will be about 10-15 Management Associates in each cohort. 
We are looking for candidates who are keen problem-solvers, have strong interpersonal skills and are able to drive for tangible outcomes. If you do not have any relevant internship or work experience, you should highlight past experiences where you have demonstrated such qualities. 
You will be paid a competitive starting salary for young talents. Those with past working experience will be remunerated accordingly. Bonuses and increments will be tied to your performance. 
Successful Management Associates can expect postings to a broad spectrum of roles, including departments in NTU’s corporate functions, such as Information Technology, Finance, Communications, Student & Academic Services, or at the University’s Colleges/Schools and Research Centres.

The Management Associate Programme is designed to help fresh graduates and young professionals build a broad spectrum of skills through rotations in different job functions. With that in mind, Management Associates will be given postings that align with their overall career aspirations, while considering the needs of the University. 

At NTU, the career progression for each employee is dependent on their work performance, demonstrated skills, competencies and ability to take on greater responsibilities. We believe in fair treatment for all employees based on merit.

To submit an application for MAP Year 2024, please click here. Please note that successful candidates will commence work in July 2024.