NANYANG BUSINESS SCHOOL
THE NBS UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE
Prepared by NBS O-Week Committee
O-WEEK 2021/2022
CONTENT PAGE
Map of NBS
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Getting to NBS
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Facilities/Amenities @ NBS
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Studying around NBS
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Printing / Binding Matters
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Course Registration
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Academic Matters
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Massive Open Online Course
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Business Streaming
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Overseas Exchange
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Overseas Entrepreneurship
Programme (OEP)
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Internships
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Financial Matters
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COVID-19 SAFEGUARDS
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Other Important Matters
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NBS Welcome Ceremony
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NANYANG BUSINESS SCHOOL (NBS)
Click the link to see the map in full resolution
https://maps.ntu.edu.sg/#/ntu/d386ffa80e4e46f286d17f08/poi/search
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GETTING TO NBS
Campus Rider (CR)
Pioneer MRT to NTU
For other campuses buses, alight at either TCT LT or Yunnan Garden.
For more information on campus buses, please visit
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/has/Transportation/Pages/GettingAroundNTU.aspx
For Free Shuttle Bus Services and Public Buses to NTU, please visit
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/has/Transportation/Pages/GettingToNTU.aspx
Public Bus Services
Free Shuttle Bus Service will bring you to Student Services Centre:
For Public Bus Services 179 & 179A, alight at Yunnan Garden.
For Public Bus Service 199, you will have to alight in NTU and
switch to campus loop services.
Looking for a seminar/tutorial
room? Not sure how to get to
that obscure lecture theatre?
Visit the NTU Campus Map
website:
http://maps.ntu.edu.sg/maps
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FACILITIES/AMENITIES @ NBS
Banks & ATMS
Dining @ NBS
SOUTH SPINE
NEARBY NBS
Fine Food Court
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Co-op @ NTU Cafe @ the Hive
State Cafe
LiHo
O' Briens Irish Sandwich Cafe
Chi Cha San Chen
Quad Café
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STUDYING AROUND NBS
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PRINTING/BINDING @ NBS
LOCATION
1. Humanities and Social Sciences Library @ Block S4 S4-B3C
2. Communication & Information Library @ CS-01-18
3. Library Outpost @ The Hive LHS-01-03
4. South Spine @ S4-B1b-20
5. NBS - Free Access Lab @ S4-B1a-Room 01.05, 06 & 08
6. NBS - Financial Trading Room 1 S3-B1c-33
7. NBS - MBA Graduate Lab 3 @ S3-B2-04
8. CITS Learning Pod @ South Spine SS1-01-03
9. Chinese Library @ S3.2-B5-01
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COURSE REGISTRATION
STARS / STARS PLANNER
About…
For NBS freshmen, your courses would be allocated upon matriculation. The Year 1
Sem 2 courses will also be pre-allocated.
Subsequently, STARS PLANNER is crucial as it allows us to plan our semesters’ timetable.
In the STARS PLANNER, important information like the timing, exam dates and
available vacancies for each class are provided.
From Year 2, students will select their Core, Major Prescribed Elective (PE),
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core (ICC) and Broadening and Deepening Elective
(BDE) classes and index according to their own preferences.
When registration opens, students are to submit their timetable using STARS
during their scheduled registration date and time. Core courses, Major PEs and
ICCs are registered on the spot if there are vacancies available. However, BDE
courses will be placed on the waitlist.
Students are allowed to make adjustments to their registered Core courses, Major
PEs and ICC only during their scheduled registration date and time or during the
Add/Drop Period.
Students can make adjustments to their BDE (on waitlist) from their scheduled
registration date and time until the end of the main registration period (5pm - 10
pm daily).
Useful links to help you with your planning:
NBS Intranet >> Curriculum:
https://ts.ntu.edu.sg/sites/intranet/cs/nbs/Und
ergraduate/curriculum/Pages/default.aspx
NTU Course Registration:
https://ts.ntu.edu.sg/sites/intranet/cs/nbs/Und
ergraduate/CourseRegistration/Pages/default.aspx
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COURSE REGISTRATION
STARS / STARS PLANNER
How to access?
Access: https://www3.ntu.edu.sg/cits2/iNTU.html
Proceed to click on the ‘Undergraduate’ tab and login
Next, expand the ‘Academic Matters’ tab and click on STARS
Alternatively
Access:
https://www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Unde
rgraduate/AcademicServices/CourseRe
gistration/Pages/default.aspx
Proceed to login
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COURSE REGISTRATION
STARS / STARS PLANNER
Please note:
The subscription rate indicates the popularity of a course. This will enable you
evaluate your chances of getting the course.
There are also options to list the GERPE and UE by examination dates.
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COURSE REGISTRATION
STARS / STARS PLANNER
1. After entering all your course codes, click Plan to be brought to the timetable.
2. Select the drop-down box to view all the class indices, its respective vacancies
and waitlist.
Eg. 00331/0/0 – Index number 331, 0 vacant slots available and 0 students
currently waiting
The final exam date and time will be displayed beside the drop-down box (if
applicable)
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COURSE REGISTRATION
STARS / STARS PLANNER
3. Select the index that you want and it will be displayed on your timetable.
For students unable to secure your desired modules, you may take any of the
following actions:
Submit an Request for Assistance with Registration Form (RARF):
http://web.nbs.ntu.edu.sg/Undergrad/intranet/forms/SRRequest/index.asp
Email Undergraduate Programme Office (UPO) at UPO-enquiries@ntu.edu.sg
Wait for Add/Drop Period to add those modules:
https://ts.ntu.edu.sg/sites/intranet/dept/sasd/oas/Pages/CourseRegistration/cr
-note.aspx
Add/Drop period allows students to add or drop modules usually within the first 2
weeks of school for various reasons
SWAPPING INDEX
Want to group with your friends but got another class instead? Head
down to NTU ABC Facebook Page
(https://www.facebook.com/ntuabcsg) as they often release an EXCEL
sheet to help connect students who want to swap their index!
Swapping of index can only be done during the your Personalised
Registration Date & Time and Add/Drop Period.
There is also an excel sheet that offers trading of textbooks & course
materials as well!
Do follow them for other events like exam welfare pack collections or
even NBS Shirt Sales!
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ACADEMIC MATTERS
GROUP A
GROUP B
Financial Management
Financial Accounting (BUS)
Accounting I (ACC & ACBS)
Decision Making and Programming & Analytics
Inquiry & Communication in an
Interdisciplinary World
Navigating the Digital World
Career & Entrepreneurial Development for the
Future World
Intermediate Excel
Statistics & Analysis
Marketing
Organizational Behavior & Design
Business Law
Principles of Economics
Ethics & Civics in a Multicultural World
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
http://intranet3.ntu.edu.sg/NBS/Undergraduate/Curriculum/Curriculum_
NBS_Students/Pages/Curriculum-%28for-NBS-Students%29.aspx
SATISFACTORY/ UNSATISFACTORY (SU)
http://intranet3.ntu.edu.sg/NBS/Undergraduate/CourseRegistration/Pages/S_U-Option-Policy.aspx
Key Pointers
Minimum number of graded courses to graduate
Criteria for SU
LIBRARY RESOURCES
https://libguides.ntu.edu.sg/az.php
Provides a lot of links to various databases containing market researches,
industry news and job-related information
https://ts.ntu.edu.sg/sites/lib-repository/exam-questionpapers/_layouts/15/start.aspx#/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx
Provides all the Past Year Exam Papers
http://intranet3.ntu.edu.sg/NBS/Undergraduate/Examination/Report/Pages/
reportAY1920.aspx
PLEASE do read the examiner’s report to have a rough idea of what the
markers expect. Fret not if the unmoderated grade is bad... Moderation will
be considered ☺
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
https://www.ntu.edu.sg/wkwsci/admissions/usefullinks/undergraduate/academic-integrity
Provides the academic code and conduct
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MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE
COURSE (MOOC)
MOOC for NTU students
https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/matriculation/mooc
A useful option for students to fulfill their
General Prescribed Electives GER-PE or
Broadening and Deepening Electives*
formerly known as Unrestricted Electives(UE)
requirements for graduation.
Refer to the instructions in the above link
on how to apply for credits transfer
Students may also use this as a platform to
gain additional certificates for courses of their
interest.
THEPLATFORMS INCLUDED ARE:
*FREE certificate for
limited time only
*For NTU students, register with your NTU email address using the following link
https://www.coursera.org/programs/coursera-for-ntu-students-iasyo
Lists of pre-approved courses for credits transfer and FAQs
https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/matriculation/mooc
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BUSINESS STREAMING
For Business and Accountancy & Business Students
BUS and ACBS students are expected to select 1 of the
7 specializations offered by NBS at the end of year 1
SPECIALIZATIONS
Actuarial Science
Banking & Finance
Business Analytics
Human Resource Consulting
International Trading
Marketing
Risk Analytics
Details of each specializations can be found here:
https://nbs.ntu.edu.sg/Programmes/Undergraduate/BachelorofBusiness/Pages/Home.aspx
NOTE: Each specialization has its own set of streaming criteria.
For the detailed streaming criteria, please visit
http://intranet3.ntu.edu.sg/NBS/Undergraduate/Curriculum/Curriculum_NBS_Students/Pages/Busines
s-Streaming.aspx
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OVERSEAS EXCHANGE
NTU provides holistic exchange opportunities and is
encouraging in terms of global education programs
GEM Discoverer (Short-term)
https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/student-exchanges/gem-discoverer
GEM Explorer (Semester-long)
https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/student-exchanges/gem-explorer
To be eligible, you must fulfil the following criteria:
Be an active full-time NTU undergraduate
Have completed at least 2 semesters at NTU before the exchange semester
Check if you meet the minimum CGPA required by your school
Singapore Universities Students Exchange Programme (SUSEP)
https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/student-exchanges/local-exchange-progammes
For academic matters, refer to NBS Exchange Website
(https://www.ntu.edu.sg/business/admissions/graduate-studies/nanyang-mba/programmeexperience/exchange-programme) for more information on course matching, course restrictions, credit
transfer, etc.
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OVERSEAS
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
PROGRAMME (OEP)
By Nanyang Technopreneurship Centre
Gain meaningful 6-12 months internship experience through
taking on challenging roles at start-ups
Expand your entrepreneurial knowledge by working with
passionate founders
Experience first-hand the challenges of growing a young
company in a real-world setting
Build valuable connections and gain relevant work experience
to kick-start your very own business
Able to clear modules there too!
For more information about Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme, please visit
http://www.ntc.ntu.edu.sg/Programmes/oep/Pages/Home.aspx
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INTERNSHIP
Credit / Non-credit Bearing
A Professional Attachment (PA) is a credit bearing
internship of 10 weeks which is a requirement for
all students to undergo in all our undergraduate
degree programmes. PA internships are immersive
with an emphasis on being relevant and relatable
and should be undertaken at the end of the first
year of study.
You
gain
first-hand
practical
experience
and
discover your industry interest. During the PA, you
will
with
also
invaluably
professionals
get
in
to
the
interact
work
and
network
environment
and
build valiable contacts, giving you a great start to
your career when you graduate.
Useful Links for your PA internship search:
NBS exclsuive career platform (CareerFIT): https://nbscareerfit-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?
signin_tab=0
NTU PA internship platform (CareerAxis): https://careeraxis.ntu.edu.sg/students/login?ReturnUrl=%2f
NBS Career Services Office (CSO)
NBS is the only school in NTU with a full-time, dedicated Career Services Office to support our business
students with career readiness, personal development, networking, internships and full-time employment
opportunities with premium employers.
CSO also works closely with our esteemed premium employer partners to help build their talent pipelines
with NBS student-talents.
NTU Career and Attachment Office (CAO)
CAO provides general career support all schools in NTU (including NBS).
Self-Source Internships (Non-Credit/Credit)
Students can do these internships at their own discretion either long term (6 months) or during
summer or winter holidays.
Websites to source for internships (including but not limited to):
https://nbscareerfit-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?signin_tab=0
https://www.glassdoor.sg/
https://www.internsg.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/?geoId=102454443&keywords=internship&location=Singapore
https://www.cultjobs.com/
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FINANCIAL MATTERS
Scholarships by NTU for undergraduate
students & Scholarships by External
Organisations for undergraduate students
https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergradu
ate/scholarships
Financial Assistance Schemes for students pursuing a full-time
programme
https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/financialmatters/financial-aid
Use of Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/financialmatters/financial-aid/post-secondary-education-account-(psea)
Work Study Scheme
https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/graduate/financialmatters/financialaid/wss
**If
you
cannot
afford
textbooks,
you
may
email
the
course
coordinator. He/she may have extra copies which can be loaned for
free.
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COVID-19 SAFEGUARDS
The university has implemented safeguards that
follows closely
with the government's advisories.
These include:
Social Distancing Measures
Large group lectures will be delivered online
All students must have face masks on at all times during
lessons
Faculty instructors may wear a face mask or face shield
International students and all persons arriving from overseas
must serve their Mandatory Stay Home Notice as specified by
the government.
SafeEntry Systems will be deployed
ENFORCERS will be on the ground to catch those who do not
abide
COVID-19 Safe Management Measures
https://web.nbs.ntu.edu.sg/undergrad/freshmen/files/Covid19%20Safe%20Management%20Measures.pdf
FAQs
https://ts.ntu.edu.sg/sites/intranet/alerts/Pages/FAQs.aspx
COVID-19 relief Package
https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/financial-matters/financialaid/emergency-urgent-needs
**Check your emails for further updates
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OTHER IMPORTANT MATTERS
Email Blasts
As much as it seems like spams………
Some of them can be undoubtedly
useful
Recruitment for NBS/ NTU student clubs
Office visits
Competitions
Internship Opportunities
Networking Events
Student Development
&Well-being
https://ts.ntu.edu.sg/sites/intranet/cs/nbs/Unde
rgraduate/Student-Development-andWellbeing/Pages/default.aspx
Useful Resources
NBS Intranet
http://intranet3.ntu.edu.sg/NBS/Undergraduate/
Pages/default.aspx
Has all resources you require for academic
matters
Useful Contacts and Websites
https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergradua
te/freshmen/useful-contacts-and-websites
Has all the key contacts you need ranging from
financial assistance to student well-being
If you have any other questions, feel free to
speak to your seniors, trust me, they are more
than willing to help! ☺
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NBS WELCOME CEREMONY
FRESHMEN WELCOME CEREMONY
Freshmen Welcome Ceremony 2021 will be held
3
Aug
on 3rd August 2021 via Microsoft Teams.
(Log in to MS Teams using your student account)
All NBS freshmen are highly recommended to
attend the Welcome Ceremony from 9.30 am to
5:00 pm (tentatively).
*Confirmed timings will be sent to you via NTU email
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THE END
Disclaimer: These slides are made solely for educational purposes only.
THE NBS UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE
Prepared by NBS O-Week Committee
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