Commencing August 2009

Application for the MSc (IP Mgt) Programme is currently closed. Application for the 2009/2010 intake will re-open in January 2009. Please click here to register for the Information Session.

Introduction
In today’s knowledge economy, intellectual assets (such as technological information) are economic assets that must be effectively managed in order to unlock their commercial potential for the sustained growth of technology-related businesses.

The MSc in IP Management is a comprehensive inter-disciplinary post graduate programme in Intellectual Property which bridges law, technology, science, engineering and management. It is jointly offered by the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore and administered by the IP Academy, Singapore.
 
The programme is the first of its kind in Singapore and is targeted at mid to senior management, executives and professionals with a background in science, technology or engineering who wish to specialize in the management of IP in a technology-related business.

The teaching will be provided by a combination of NUS academics, adjunct lecturers and by visiting local or overseas practitioners.

There is only one intake in each year commencing in August.

Course Fee
The course fee for the MSc in IP Management programme is $18700, inclusive of GST (Other administrative charges are still applicable).
*Part 1: $10700
*Part 2: $8000
*Please see the section 'Course Content' below for more details on the components Part 1 and 2.

There are no scholarships or financial assistance for this programme. International students (including those from ASEAN countries) are expected to find their own means of funding.

Course Curriculum 
The MSc in IP Management consists of two key components: 
Part 1: Intellectual Property Law (IP Law); and
Part 2: Management of Technology (MOT).

A full-time or part-time candidate for the degree of MS in IP Management must successfully complete a program of study consisting of 40 modular credits (MCs) as follows:

Part 1: IP Law- Completion of the GCIP with an average of 55% (which is equivalent to 20 MCs).

1. Introduction to Law
2. The Law of Trade Marks and Unfair Competition
3. The Law of Copyright and Design
4. The Law of Patents and Trade Secrets
5. Special Topics

All these modules provide detailed coverage of the relevant laws of Singapore. However, all these matters are placed in their international context and reference is made, as appropriate, to the comparable laws in particular of the United States and the European Union and, selectively and where appropriate, with other countries if visiting speakers are available.

Part 2- MOT: Completion of a programme of study consisting of 20 MCs, selected from the following MOT modules:

1.    MT5001: IP Management (4 MCs)
2.    MT5002: Management of Industrial R&D (4 MCs)
3.    MT5003: Creative and Innovation (4 MCs)
4.    MT5006: Strategic & New Product Development (4 MCs) OR
       IE5211: New Product Management (4 MCs)
5.    MT5007/BMA5115: Managing Technology and Innovation (4 MCs)
6.    MT5008/BMA5404: Corporate Entrepreneurship (4 MCs)
7.    MT5009: Analyzing High-Tech Strategies (4 MCs)
8.    MT5010: Technology Intelligence & IP Strategy
9.    IE5208: Systems Approach to Project Management (4 MCs)
10.  SDM5003 Knowledge Management (4 MCs)
11.  MT5900: MOT Research Project (8 MCs)*

*Students are strongly encouraged to take MT5007/ BMA5117 before taking MT5900.

For more information at the NUS website, please click here. 

To download a copy of the MOT module synopsis, please click here.

Click here for the MSc(IP Mgt) brochure.

Click here to register for the Information Session.

Admission Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree with 2nd Class Honours or its equivalent from a university with recognised standing. Candidates with relevant working experience are considered favourably.

Period of Candidature
The candidature of the student in the MSc (IP Mgt) programme is as follows :

For students who have already obtained the GCIP (average 55%) before being accepted to the MSc (IP Mgmt) Programme, the minimum and maximum period for them to complete the required MOT modules is half the above periods.

For Programme Information
Please contact Ms Low Shuh Ling at Tel: +65 6536 3630 or Email: low_shuh_ling@ipacademy.com.sg