Admissions
To apply for our MSc Business Analytics (MSBA) programme, you need to meet the following minimum admission requirements:
Admission Requirements
1. A good bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
2. A good GMAT or GRE score *
3. TOEFL/IELTS for applicants whose first degree was taken in a language other than
English.
4. Applicants with no work experience are welcome to apply.
*Graduates from a Singapore autonomous university are exempted from GMAT or GRE. Graduates from leading universities may be granted an exemption on a case-by-case basis.
The institutional code for the following tests are:
- GMAT: V24-ZV-70
- GRE: 3123
- TOEFL: 9705
Note: We no longer accept GMAT/GRE and TOEFL/IELTS online test scores taken after 31 December 2023. Only in-person test results taken on/after 1 January 2024 onward are considered valid.
Application Deadlines
The MSBA programme will start in July. The application for the July 2026 intake will start in September 2025.
Round 1: 30 November 2025
Round 2: 31 January 2026
Round 3: 31 March 2026
Application Process
Candidates must meet our Admission Requirements in order to join the MSBA programme. Only completed applications will be assessed. An application is considered complete when the online application is completed, required supporting documents are uploaded, and application fee is paid.
Get Started In 6 Simple Steps
1. Create Online Profile
Apply for the programme via our online application system. You may also login to the system to check your application status after submission.
Your application should demonstrate:
- Strong intellectual capability
- Solid career progression
- Professional achievements
- Leadership potential
- Cultural sensitivity
The essay questions are compulsory and you should articulate your thoughts clearly, using good judgement with respect to the word limit.
No separate application for scholarships is required – simply tick on the box relating to the scholarship you are applying for in the online application form and complete the essay for scholarship consideration.
2. Prepare Supporting Document
Fill in the application form and upload the following supporting documents:
CV or Resume
Concise document no more than 3 pages, briefly describing your responsibilities and accomplishments.
Educational Documents
Degree scroll/certificate(s) and academic transcripts of each university attended (official English translation is required for non-English certificates and transcripts)
Passport Photo
Coloured photo (taken within the last 3 months) in hi-resolution jpeg format.
Passport or NRIC
For all international applicants, please have your valid passport on hand, as you will be required to complete a video identification within the application. For Singapore Citizens and SPR, please use your NRIC to complete the video identification.
Your device must be equipped with a working camera and microphone. You are also required to upload a scanned copy of your passport or NRIC.
GMAT/GMAT Focus or GRE Score Report
You may upload your unofficial or test taker copy, if you do not have your official test scores on hand. Please arrange to have your official test scores sent to Nanyang Business School. Our GMAT institution
code is V24-ZV-70 and our GRE ID code is 3123.
Applicants who have yet to take the GMAT/GMAT Focus or GRE and TOEFL/IELTS may still proceed to submit their application and indicate the test dates in the online application form.
Important: We no longer accept GMAT/GRE online test scores taken after 31 December 2023. Only in-person test results are considered valid.
TOEFL or IELTS score report
Applicants are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS if English was not the medium of instruction used at the tertiary level.
Important: We no longer accept TOEFL/IELTS online test scores taken after 31 December 2023. Only in-person test results are considered valid.
Referee Reports
Applicants are required to nominate two referees in the online application form. Upon nomination, an online referee report form will be sent to them for their completion.
All referee reports must be submitted from an official institution or organisational email address. Submissions from personal email addresses will not be accepted.
Professional Membership Certificates, if any
3. Complete Your Application
Upon submitting your application, you will be required to pay an application fee of S$100 via VISA or Mastercard.
4. Shortlisted For Interview
After assessment of your application is completed, we will shortlist candidates for the interview. The interview is by invitation only and you will be informed via e-mail if you have been shortlisted.
The announcement of shortlisted candidates will be made after the deadline of the application round and is not a one-time exercise – subsequent announcements will also be made as warranted.
Admissions interviews for shortlisted candidates will be recorded as part of our selection process.
5. Final Selection
Candidates who have successfully completed the interview will move to the final selection stage whereby the Admissions Committee will meet for deliberation and candidates for admission are selected. Accepted candidates will be notified via an e-mail from the Admissions Office.
Please note that only successful candidates will be notified. Applicants are advised to check the online application system for their application status. We are unable to confirm or release information via phone.
6. Accept The Offer
Should you receive an admission offer via email, you are required to complete the acceptance of the offer within the stipulated time or the offer will lapse automatically. The acceptance must be accompanied by a non-refundable enrolment fee of S$20,000 (exclusive of GST) which is deductible from the total tuition fees payable.
Fees
Fee Schedule (Full-Time)
AY2025 (August 2025 Intake) | Enrolment Fee1 | Instalment 1 Payable by Aug | Instalment 2 Payable by Oct | Instalment 3 Payable by Mar | Total (inclusive of GST)2 |
Tuition Fee | $21,800.00 | $555.20 | $21,800.00 | $21,800.00 | $65,955.20 |
Note:
The application fee is S$100 and is strictly non-refundable and transferable.
A one-time miscellaneous fee of $555.20 (including GST) will be billed. This fee is subject to revision at the discretion of the University and final fee payable may differs slightly from above.
1 The enrolment fee is payable upon acceptance of offer and is non-refundable and transferable. It will be deducted from the full tuition fee.
2 GST is subject to revision at the discretion of the Singapore Government. The current GST rate in Singapore is 9%.
Scholarships
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MSc Business Analytics Merit Scholarship
NBS offers partial scholarships to stellar candidates, on a competitive basis. Only applicants who have been offered a place in MSc Business Analytics programme are eligible for the scholarships. The partial scholarship will go towards off-setting the fees of the programme, and does not cover the living expenses in Singapore, travel and accommodation.
Eligibility Criteria
- Possess excellent academic credentials
- Performed well in the admission interview
- Granted admission to the MSc Business Analytics Programme
How to Apply
- Please complete the scholarship part of the online application, including the scholarship essay.
- Applicants who wish to be considered for the scholarship should ensure that their scholarship applications are completed (including submission of all supporting documents) by 30 November 2024 deadline.
- Scholarship application will only be considered when it is submitted together with the application.
ASEAN Development Scholarship
This partial scholarship is awarded to nationals of ASEAN member countries (excluding Singapore) as part of NBS’s effort to accelerate economic and social progress in the Member States of ASEAN. Each scholarship quantum is at 100% or 40% of the tuition fee.
Scholarship applicants must possess strong academic records, demonstrated leadership qualities and potential, and for working professionals, a strong career progression. A complete online application including the scholarship section, and required supporting documents must be submitted by the first round application deadline to be eligible for the ASEAN Development Scholarship.
Diversity Scholarship
The Diversity Scholarship aims to cultivate a vibrant community by supporting individuals who bring unique perspectives and experiences to the programme and the NBS community. Diversity encompasses a broad range of dimensions, including but not limited to ethnicity, gender, and cultural heritage. Scholarship applicants are encouraged to define diversity in a way that reflects their personal journeys and experiences. Each scholarship awarded covers 40% of the tuition fees.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must showcase a distinctive background, demonstrate how it enhances the broader understanding of diversity, and possess a track record of success in initiatives or activities that promote diversity within their communities or workplaces.
How to Apply
A complete online application including the scholarship section, and required supporting documents must be submitted by the first round of application deadline to be eligible for the Diversity Scholarship.
SG Digital Scholarship By Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
Singapore citizens may wish to consider the SG Digital Scholarship to finance their studies. More information about the scholarship can be found here.
Funding
NTU Alumni Grant
NTU alumni who have completed a bachelor’s or post-graduate degree at NTU are eligible for an alumni grant of 10% of the tuition fees. The subsidy can only be used to offset the tuition fee and cannot be used to offset other costs such as student service fees or miscellaneous fees.
Singapore Citizen & Singapore PR Grant
Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents are eligible for a grant of $5000. The subsidy can only be used to offset the tuition fee and cannot be used to offset other costs such as student service fees or miscellaneous fees.
SkillsFuture Credit
SkillsFuture Credit aims to encourage individual ownership of skills development and lifelong learning. All Singaporeans aged 25 and above will receive an opening credit of S$500 from January 2016.
The MSBA programme is a certified course under this programme. Please click here for more information on the disbursement of the credit.
Loans
Education loans with some leading banks/institutions that offer optimal lending terms to eligible applicants are available. Please note that NTU is not an agent for these banks/institutions and students must apply for the loans directly with the respective banks/institutions and abide by their terms and conditions.
You may click on the following loans to learn more the loan eligibility, terms & conditions and application guide.
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