NTU to offer new degree programme in public policy & global affairs

NTU to offer new degree programme in public policy & global affairs
Posted: 03 March 2013 1858 hrs
     
SINGAPORE: Nanyang Technological University (NTU) will offer a first-of-its-kind degree programme in Public Policy & Global Affairs in Singapore.

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) programme offers a unique interdisciplinary curriculum that combines politics and international relations, public policy and public administration.

The programme, which will enrol its pioneer class of 55 students this August, will focus on two key areas for its teaching and research - global Asia and Asian regionalism and public policy in science and technology, creating new niche areas for NTU.

NTU said the new programme will prepare students for career and leadership roles in government agencies, non-profit organisations and the private sector.

It also fills the gap of one of the disciplinary cores in social sciences to be offered by NTU, namely political science.

Presently, through its School of Humanities and Social Sciences, seven social science majors are offered by NTU: Chinese, English, Economics, History, Linguistics and Multilingual Studies, Psychology and Sociology.

Prof Kam Chan Hin, Associate Provost in charge of Undergraduate Education at NTU, said: "As a university with established strengths in science, engineering and public administration, NTU is well-placed to offer this new programme to meet the growing demand for such policy experts, especially in Asia. The course will offer students real-world learning and practice in public service, particularly on how to deal with such strategic challenges and international and public affairs as a whole.

"The course builds on the strengths of NTU's core disciplines in the social sciences and enhances the intellectual breadth of the university. Besides providing rigorous training on the finer aspects of policy-making and global affairs, it will also imbue students with the critical values of leadership, integrity, life-long learning, exemplary character and professionalism."

Throughout the four-year direct honours programme, students will be exposed to a broad variety of subjects, such as policy analysis, programme evaluation, public financial management, human resource management and non-profit management.

They will also receive professional training in political dynamics, international politics, comparative politics, comparative public administration and global affairs.

Interdisciplinary courses will be taught by professors from different disciplines drawn from across the schools at NTU.

Prof Kam said: "Upon graduation, students will be ready to pursue a broad spectrum of rewarding careers in civil service administration, public management, policy analysis, journalism and research. They can also choose to become teachers, especially in Social Studies, History and China Studies. I am pleased that several potential employers, including a few ministries, the Economic Development Board and IE Singapore, have already expressed support for the programme."

Graduates from the programme will also be qualified to teach Social Studies, History and China Studies from primary school to junior college levels, to meet a growing demand in Singapore's schools.

As the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) will be a major partner in teaching and research, graduates from the programme can also pursue further studies at the RSIS.

The Public Policy and Global Affairs programme will be driven by Prof He Baogang, who has established an international reputation as an authority on Chinese democratisation, non-government organisations and local governance, as well as in international relations and Asian studies.

Prof He had also served as an adviser to public and governmental organisations, including the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Danish International Development Agency.

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NTU responds to outcry over news of lecturer being denied tenure

NTU responds to outcry over news of lecturer being denied tenure
Posted: 26 February 2013 2226 hrs
     
SINGAPORE: The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has responded to the outcry following news that Associate Professor Cherian George had been denied tenure.

A university spokesperson said NTU has a rigorous tenure process and all NTU faculty staff seeking tenure goes through the same process.

More than 1,000 faculty staff have gone through the process at NTU in the last six years and so far, more than 55 per cent have been granted tenure.

The tenure review process is purely a peer-driven academic exercise comprising internal and external reviewers.

The two equally important criteria are distinction in research and scholarship, and high quality teaching.

Service and other contributions to the university, profession, or community are also taken into consideration.

As all employment matters are confidential, NTU will not comment on any specific cases.

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8,000 students graduate from NTU this year

8,000 students graduate from NTU this year
By Rekha/ Jeremy Koh

SINGAPORE: This year's graduating cohort is the largest ever from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

The 8,000 students include those from the pioneer cohort of the School of Art, Design and Media, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences.

Singapore's President, SR Nathan, who is also the chancellor of NTU, attended the convocation ceremony on Thursday.

NTU's president, Su Guaning, said the university will be addressing the future challenges that it will be facing at an upcoming workshop.

His comments followed Education Minister Ng Eng Hen's recent observation that NTU should seek to distinguish itself in some fields, to be among the world's best universities.

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NTU Art & Heritage Museum

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NBS experts' insights on the global financial crisis and its impact on the Singapore Economy

At a panel discussion held at the Nanyang Auditorium, NTU yesterday, six distinguished professors from the Nanyang Business School gave their insights on the various aspects of the current global financial crisis and what it meant for Singapore's economy. The session was chaired by Prof Jitendra Singh, Dean and Shaw Foundation Chair, Nanyang Business School.

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