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personal choices, organisational decisions, and public
policies without resorting to a convenient acceptance of
conventional wisdom.
32. Sport Science
Singapore has played host to a number of major sporting
events including the Formula 1 Grand Prix and the inaugural
Youth Olympic Games in recent years. The prominence of
these events along with the success of Singapore’s athletes at
the XIX Commonwealth Games in Delhi and the XVI Asian
Games in Guangzhou is a demonstration of the investment
and commitment of the country to sport which will culminate
with the opening of the new Singapore Sports Hub in 2014.
With this expanding interest in sport comes a need to provide
sport science support services to athletes, teams, coaches
and managers to improve success rates. Along with the
investment in elite sport is the national need to maintain
fitness of a conscript army, prevent obesity in our children and
improve the health and activity of an aging population subject
to chronic diseases associated with physical inactivity.
The minor in Sport Science will offer students an insight into
the role sports science can play in achieving these aims.
33. Systems Management
Systems Management encompasses the journey of bringing a
product, be it big or small, to realisation. Learning outcomes
include understanding aspects essential to leaders in industry
from the micro aspects of product realisation to the macro
aspects of systems engineering and management.
This minor is not available to students in the Aerospace
Engineering and Mechanical Engineering programmes.
34. Translation
This minor bridges linguistic and cultural gaps and seeks to
accurately convey and retain meaning across languages.
Students who equip themselves with translation skills can
play important roles in cultural understanding and
socio-economic development.
Special Programmes
Singapore Universities Students Exchange Programme
The Singapore Universities Students Exchange Programme
(SUSEP) offers NTU students the opportunity to study a few
courses or even one semester in NUS and SMU, made
possible through a tripartite agreement with NUS and SMU.
Through this programme, students at the 3 institutions are
able to study and experience student’s life at a host institution
while pursuing their degrees in their university.
In NTU, SUSEP is administered by the Office of Academic
Services, and supported by the Schools.
International Student Exchange Programme (INSTEP)
INSTEP provides students opportunities to develop global
perspectives from some 150 partner universities spanning
across more than 30 countries. Students can spend up to a
year overseas.
Global Summer Studies
“GSS is a “study-n-play” programme that gives NTU
undergraduates a dual opportunity to travel overseas during
their summer break (May-July) for about four to six weeks and
at the same time earn academic credits.
The programme encourages students to take opportunity of
their summer break to join an overseas university to
participate in programmes that could be related to academic
coursework (A), cultural immersion (C) or language
instruction (L).
Unlike INSTEP or GIP, GSS is open to all undergraduate
students regardless of their year of study. So, if you are in your
first year or final year and would like to use your summer
break gainfully, GSS might be just the programme for you.
Summer studies are being held at selected partner
universities around Asia, Europe and Americas.
Some of the benefits of GSS include:
• Earning as many as 8 academic units.
• An immersive experience of the academic culture and
heritage of the university and country.
• An opportunity to gain global exposure and network with
peers and professors at other prestigious universities.
• No limits on vacancies at universities under GSS Americas
• Open to First Year or Final Year students.
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range of opportunities available. For details on financial
assistance schemes, please refer to
Says Mr Benzei Chen (MSE, Year 2) on his stint at the
University of California (Berkeley), in the United States: "The
new friends I made, many explorations as well as the unique
school environment made my Global Summer Studies stint a
most memorable chapter in my life. The unforgettable lessons
gained through laughter and tears will stand me in good stead
in all future endeavors."
Global Discovery Programme
Global Discovery Programme is a four week overseas study
and visit opportunity that aims to provide participants with a
broad understanding of emerging economies such as
Vietnam and India as potential career options.
Rather than simply presenting and discussing business
related issues within the confines of a classroom, the program
encourages students to make their own evaluation by
interacting with representatives of major business houses,
management boards and investment firms.
Participants explore several aspects of doing business in
these markets through a combination of lectures and field
trips. By the end of the programme, students will have gained
a sweeping overview of the historical evolution of such
dynamic countries, their unique political and administrative
systems, and the economic transformation now taking place
there - not to mention the excursions and visits to many
fascinating places of interests.