Commencing August 2010 (Application will be open in January 2010)
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 specialise 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 as follows:
*Part 1:
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Before/On |
After |
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31st March 2010 |
31st March 2010 |
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Singapore Citizens |
$10, 000 |
$10,500 |
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Singapore Permanent Residents |
$10, 000 |
$11,550 |
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International Students |
$13, 650 |
$13, 650 |
*Fees above are exclusive of prevailing GST.
(Other administrative charges are still applicable. Fees are subject to changes. ).
*Part 2: Please refer to the "Coursework (M.Sc.) Application Booklet" downloadable from the NUS website. To access the webpage, please click here.
*Please see the section 'Course Curriculum' below for more details on the components Part 1 and 2.
Course Curriculum
The MSc in IP Management programme consists of two key components:
Part 1: Intellectual Property Law (IP Law-GCIP); and
Part 2: Management of Technology (MOT).
A full-time or part-time candidate for the degree of MSc in IP Management must successfully complete a program of study consisting of 40 modular credits (MCs) as follows:
Part 1: IP Law GCIP
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: Management of Technology (MOT)
Completion of a programme of study consisting of 20 MCs, selected from the following MOT modules:
(Modules are 4 MCs each unless otherwise stated)
1. MT5001: IP Management
2. MT5002: Management of Industrial R&D
3. MT5003: Creativity and Innovation
4. MT5006: Strategic & New Product Development OR
IE5211: New Product Management
5. MT5007/BMA5115: Management of Technological Innovation
6. MT5008/BMA5404: Corporate Entrepreneurship
7. MT5009: Analysing Hi-Technology Opportunities
8. MT5010: Technology Intelligence & IP Strategy
9. MT5011: Finance for Engineering & Technology Mangement
10. MT5012: Marketing of Hi-Technology Products & Innovations
11. MT5013: Global Innovation Management
12. MT5014: Systems Approach to Technology & Innovation Management
13. MT5880: Topics in Management of Technology
14. MT6001: Research in Tech & Innovation Management
15. IE5208 : Systems Approach to Project Management
16. SDM5003: Knowledge Management
17. SDM5004: System Engineering Project Managing (replacing IE5208)
18. MT5900: MOT Research Project (8 MCs)
*Students are strongly encouraged to take MT5007/BMA5117 before taking MT5900.
More information is available at the NUS website, please click here.
To download a copy of the MOT module synopsis, please click here.
Click here for the MSc in IP Management programme brochure.
Application forms for this programme are available at the NUS website. Please click here to download the application form. Closing date for applications is 2 March 2010.
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 will be considered favourably. GCIP graduates seeking admission into the MSc in IP Management programme would need to obtain a PASS grade with a minimum average of 55% in addition to the requirements above. However, admission into the programme is not guaranteed, as selection of students is on a competitive basis.
- GCIP graduates who do not have a 2nd Class Honours degree from a university with a recognised standing may still submit their application to be considered on a case-by-case basis. A good pass in the GCIP beyond the 55% minimum standard would be mandatory for the application to be accepted for consideration by NUS.
Period of Candidature
The candidature of the student in the MSc in IP Management programme is as follows :
• Full-time study : minimum of 1.5 years, maximum of 2 years
• Part-time study: minimum of 2 years, maximum of 4 years
For GCIP graduates who have been accepted to the MSc in IP Management 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 6221 8622 or Email: low_shuh_ling@ipacademy.com.sg
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