Master of Science (Management)
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Overview
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Overview
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Top 5 reasons to choose University College Dublin
1. Top 1% of Universities Worldwide
(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024)2. Ranked 126th in the QS World University Ranking
(QS World University Rankings 2025)3. Triple-Crown Accreditation
(AMBA (UK), EQUIS (Europe) and AACSB (US) I Accredited to UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School)4. Taught by UCD faculty and experience local lecturers
5. A substantial network of over 15,000 alumni in Singapore
About the Programme
An education grant of S$2,180 is available to local applicants for the 2025 intakes of this programme. Please contact our programme consultant for more information.
The Master of Science (Management) programme is a new and versatile offering designed for the current dynamic Business environment, with a flexible curriculum aimed at future-proofing your career. Students will take core modules to enhance their strategic thinking in a global environment and develop their leadership skills. They will be equipped with fundamental Business skills such as Business Analytics, which is becoming a critical skill across industry sectors.
This programme has been designed with new career paths in mind and with inputs from our alumni and international faculty, as well as leading global employers. Our innovative learning environment supports you in developing capabilities through class participation, teamwork and learning, all delivered by leading academics. Moreover, you will learn to navigate the global Business environment using our case studies, in-class debates, online resources, presentations and project work, reinforced by a wealth of knowledge from our teaching faculty.
Graduation & Degree Awarded
Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Master of Science (Management) from University College Dublin, Ireland.
The Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in Ireland.
Graduates will be allowed to use the title MSc after their names.
Key factsDuration18 monthsIntake MonthApril & OctoberNumber Of Modules9Mode Of DeliveryBlended LearningAssessmentA combination of assignments and examinationsCareer OpportunitiesBlockchain DeveloperBusiness Development DirectorLogistics DirectorManagement ConsultantProject DirectorSearch Engine Marketing Manager -
Top 5 reasons to choose University College Dublin
1. Top 1% of Universities Worldwide
(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024)2. Ranked 126th in the QS World University Ranking
(QS World University Rankings 2025)3. Triple-Crown Accreditation
(AACSB (US), AMBA (UK) & EQUIS (Europe) | Accredited to UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School)4. Accredited by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE)
(CSCSE is affiliated with the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China)5. A substantial network of over 15,000 alumni in Singapore
About the Programme
The Master of Science (Management) programme is a new and versatile offering designed for the current dynamic Business environment, with a flexible curriculum aimed at future-proofing your career. Students will take core modules to enhance their strategic thinking in a global environment and develop their leadership skills. They will be equipped with fundamental Business skills such as Business Analytics, which is becoming a critical skill across industry sectors.
This programme has been designed with new career paths in mind and with inputs from our alumni and international faculty, as well as leading global employers. Our innovative learning environment supports you in developing capabilities through class participation, teamwork and learning, all delivered by leading academics. Moreover, you will learn to navigate the global Business environment using our case studies, in-class debates, online resources, presentations and project work, reinforced by a wealth of knowledge from our teaching faculty.
Graduation & Degree Awarded
Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Master of Science (Management) from University College Dublin, Ireland.
The Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in Ireland.
Graduates will be allowed to use the title MSc after their names.
Key factsDuration12 monthsIntake MonthApril & OctoberNumber Of Modules9Mode Of Delivery100% In-personAssessmentA combination of assignments and examinationsCareer OpportunitiesBlockchain DeveloperBusiness Development DirectorLogistics DirectorManagement ConsultantProject DirectorSearch Engine Marketing Manager
Ranking & Accreditation
CSCSE is affiliated with the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China*
Large Business Alumni with over 105,000 graduates across 156 countries and regions.
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Intakes
There are 2 intakes per year.
Commencement- April
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October
Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedule.
Minimum Class Size-
20 students
Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, subject to resource availability. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified at least 1 week before the programme commencement date, stated in your student contract with Kaplan, and our consultants will contact you to advise on a backup plan.
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Intakes
There are 2 intakes per year.
Commencement- April
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October
Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedule.
Minimum Class Size-
20 students
Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, subject to resource availability. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified at least 1 week before the programme commencement date, stated in your student contract with Kaplan, and our consultants will contact you to advise on a backup plan.
Modules
- Analysis for Business
- Global Strategic Management
- Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
Click here for module descriptions.
(Select 2)
Digital Marketing
- Corporate Marketing Strategy
- Digital Brand Management
- Digital Marketing and Social Media Management
FinTech
- Finance and Analytics
- Financial Technology
- Investment Management
Management
- Organisational Change and Management Consultancy Skills
- Responsible Business and Sustainability
- Technology Management and Innovation
Project Management and Supply Chain Management
- Global Logistics
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
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Admission CriteriaAcademic Requirements
This Master's Degree programme accepts the following qualifications, which includes:
- A minimum Second Class Honours Degree (or equivalent). Applicants with Business or non-Business Degrees, keen to pursue a career in Business or those who wish to obtain a Business qualification
- A recognised professional qualification deemed equivalent to a Degree
- In exceptional circumstances, candidates who provide evidence of:
- Significant managerial experience (normally more than 10 years) may be accepted. Management experience specifically in the area of the chosen programme pathway will not be required, except in the case of those applying for the MSc in Finance
- A combination of non-Degree level qualifications and managerial experience. In such cases, a minimum of 3 years management experience will be required. Management experience specifically in the area of the chosen programme pathway will not be required, except in the case of those applying for the MSc in Finance
English Language Requirements- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
- Students are required to meet the University’s English language requirement. Click here for more information.
In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.
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Admission CriteriaAcademic Requirements
This Master's Degree programme accepts the following qualifications, which includes:
- A minimum Second Class Honours Degree (or equivalent). Applicants with Business or non-Business Degrees, keen to pursue a career in Business or those who wish to obtain a Business qualification
- A recognised professional qualification deemed equivalent to a Degree
- In exceptional circumstances, candidates who provide evidence of:
- Significant managerial experience (normally more than 10 years) may be accepted. Management experience specifically in the area of the chosen programme pathway will not be required, except in the case of those applying for the MSc in Finance
- A combination of non-Degree level qualifications and managerial experience. In such cases, a minimum of 3 years management experience will be required. Management experience specifically in the area of the chosen programme pathway will not be required, except in the case of those applying for the MSc in Finance
English Language Requirements- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
- Students are required to meet the University’s English language requirement. Click here for more information.
In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.
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Fees
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Local ApplicantsApply Now
Part-time (Local Applicants) – Click here to apply online.
Course FeeTuition Fee
The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops, and assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned), and transcript.
S$26,318.05 payable in 4 instalments
(Nett programme fee listed above = Tuition fee of S$28,498.05 minus Education Grant of S$2,1801)Fee inclusive of 9% GST
Receive a S$500 referral incentive when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme2.
1The Education Grant and amount specified is exclusive to selected programmes and not transferable to other programmes or another intake of the same programme. Terms and conditions apply.
2Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and Offers.
Non-Refundable Application Fee
S$239.80
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTStudent Development Fee
S$283.40*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST*Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. More details can be found here.
Payment OptionsPayment Counter Operating Hours:
Wilkie Edge Campus, Level 2, Payment Counter Operating Hours:
9am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
9am – 3pm (Saturdays)Christmas Eve and New Year Eve: 9am to 1pm
(Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays and Chinese New Year Eve)
SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web/Kiosk:
For New Students
New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via SAM mobile app, web or kiosk can contact the programme consultant for assistance.
Download SAM mobile app:
Google Playstore
Apple AppstoreOnline payment website:
https://mysam.singpost.com/webhomeCredit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:
Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:
- 6/12 months – DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
- 6/12/24 months – AMEX/Maybank
Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):
- 6/12 months – AMEX/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank
Education Loan:
Choice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs:
- Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
- Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
- Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
- Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years.
Please click here for more information on Maybank Education loan and here for OCBC Frank Education loan. Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
Maybank and OCBC Education Loans:
Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years
For assistance, you may contact your programme consultant or the bank officers, by clicking on the link.
Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):
Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.
Flywire (for International Students):
For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).
Interbank Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer:
Students can make application fee and programme fee payments via Interbank Transfer or Telegraphic Transfer.
Kaplan Higher Education Academy
Bank account details:
Bank name: DBS Bank
Bank address: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
Beneficiary’s name: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
Bank code: 7171
Branch code: 001
Account no.: 001-900452-7
Swift code: DBSSSGSGImportant Note:
- Please fill in the “Payment description” column with your Invoice details and Student CT number which can be found in the student contract.
- If you wish to make an application fee payment via this method, please contact your programme consultant to acquire your Student CT number.
- For new students: please sign the student contract prior to making the transfer and provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) with your CT number to your programme consultant.
- For existing students: please provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) to [email protected] or call 6496 5661 for assistance.
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Fees
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Local ApplicantsApply Now
Full-time (Local Applicants) – Click here to apply online.
Course FeeTuition Fee
The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops, and assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned), and transcript.
S$29,642.55 payable in 4 instalments
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTReceive a S$500 referral incentive when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme*.
*Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and Offers.
Non-Refundable Application Fee
S$239.80
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTStudent Development Fee
S$283.40*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST*Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. More details can be found here.
Payment OptionsPayment Counter Operating Hours:
Wilkie Edge Campus, Level 2, Payment Counter Operating Hours:
9am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
9am – 3pm (Saturdays)Christmas Eve and New Year Eve: 9am to 1pm
(Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays and Chinese New Year Eve)
SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web/Kiosk:
For New Students
New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via SAM mobile app, web or kiosk can contact the programme consultant for assistance.
Download SAM mobile app:
Google Playstore
Apple AppstoreOnline payment website:
https://mysam.singpost.com/webhomeCredit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:
Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:
- 6/12 months – DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
- 6/12/24 months – AMEX/Maybank
Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):
- 6/12 months – AMEX/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank
Education Loan:
Choice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs:
- Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
- Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
- Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
- Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years.
Please click here for more information on Maybank Education loan and here for OCBC Frank Education loan. Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
Maybank and OCBC Education Loans:
Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years
For assistance, you may contact your programme consultant or the bank officers, by clicking on the link.
Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):
Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.
Flywire (for International Students):
For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).
Interbank Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer:
Students can make application fee and programme fee payments via Interbank Transfer or Telegraphic Transfer.
Kaplan Higher Education Academy
Bank account details:
Bank name: DBS Bank
Bank address: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
Beneficiary’s name: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
Bank code: 7171
Branch code: 001
Account no.: 001-900452-7
Swift code: DBSSSGSGImportant Note:
- Please fill in the “Payment description” column with your Invoice details and Student CT number which can be found in the student contract.
- If you wish to make an application fee payment via this method, please contact your programme consultant to acquire your Student CT number.
- For new students: please sign the student contract prior to making the transfer and provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) with your CT number to your programme consultant.
- For existing students: please provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) to [email protected] or call 6496 5661 for assistance.
-
International ApplicantsApply Now
Full-time (International Applicants) – Click here to apply online.
Course FeeTuition Fee
The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops, and assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned), and transcript.
S$37,932 payable in 2 instalments
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTNon-Refundable Application Fee
S$523.20
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTAdministration Fee
S$1,199*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST*Includes application for Kaplan Student Access Card, Student’s Pass, Fee Protection Scheme, and Medical Insurance.
Payment OptionsPayment Counter Operating Hours:
Wilkie Edge Campus, Level 2, Payment Counter Operating Hours:
9am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
9am – 3pm (Saturdays)Christmas Eve and New Year Eve: 9am to 1pm
(Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays and Chinese New Year Eve)
SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web/Kiosk:
For New Students
New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via SAM mobile app, web or kiosk can contact the programme consultant for assistance.
Download SAM mobile app:
Google Playstore
Apple AppstoreOnline payment website:
https://mysam.singpost.com/webhomeCredit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:
Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:
- 6/12 months – DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
- 6/12/24 months – AMEX/Maybank
Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):
- 6/12 months – AMEX/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank
Education Loan:
Choice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs:
- Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
- Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
- Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
- Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years.
Please click here for more information on Maybank Education loan and here for OCBC Frank Education loan. Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
Maybank and OCBC Education Loans:
Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years
For assistance, you may contact your programme consultant or the bank officers, by clicking on the link.
Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):
Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.
Flywire (for International Students):
For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).
Interbank Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer:
Students can make application fee and programme fee payments via Interbank Transfer or Telegraphic Transfer.
Kaplan Higher Education Academy
Bank account details:
Bank name: DBS Bank
Bank address: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
Beneficiary’s name: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
Bank code: 7171
Branch code: 001
Account no.: 001-900452-7
Swift code: DBSSSGSGImportant Note:
- Please fill in the “Payment description” column with your Invoice details and Student CT number which can be found in the student contract.
- If you wish to make an application fee payment via this method, please contact your programme consultant to acquire your Student CT number.
- For new students: please sign the student contract prior to making the transfer and provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) with your CT number to your programme consultant.
- For existing students: please provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) to [email protected] or call 6496 5661 for assistance.
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DurationDuration
- 18 months
Maximum allowed candidature period- Not applicable
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DurationDuration
- 12 months
Maximum allowed candidature period- Not applicable
I would absolutely recommend UCD to prospective students. My Master’s programme offers a good mix of rigour and flexibility, the modules taught have been very thought-provoking, and our instructors have been very helpful and encouraging.
Sandeep Singh
Manager, Statutory Board
Master of Science (Management)
University College Dublin Student (2022)
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