Which MBA?

[blurbloco]

even top University of new south wales closed their doors here but curtin can survive here

Because Curtin and James Cook did not sign contract with EDB mah ..... (EDB invited NSW here, but Curtin and James Cook came here by their own will) so don't need to meet EDB targets. Moreover, Curtin and James Cook are both not as prestigious as NSW lor.

 

[Gummyboy]

Hello Everyone!

Do anyone have any insight on what would be the strong points for individual MBAs being offered here in Singapore?

Example:

NUS, NBS, SMU (Std. Local Fare)

Insead, Chicago (Expensive and high society / contacts)

Some on Triple Accreditation, some Double, some only one.


Is there some which is good in Alumni? Some good in subjects, etc?

What would be your insight?

 

[Gummyboy]

Don't do free advert here leh.

 

[LeslieHJL]

Should I invest in an MBA for the specific purpose of wanting to go into corporate training and lecturing? 5 years of professional experience and looking to clock another 4-5 before venturing into lecturing full-time at a local institution or doing corporate training.

 

[Bedokian]

Should I invest in an MBA for the specific purpose of wanting to go into corporate training and lecturing? 5 years of professional experience and looking to clock another 4-5 before venturing into lecturing full-time at a local institution or doing corporate training.

Though it is a plus point to have it, it is not necessary.

Usually for ITE/Poly lecturing, a bachelor's degree would suffice for entry. And if you are lucky, the institution may even sponsor/co-pay your further education.

For a start, maybe you could look into taking up ACTA?

 

[blurbloco]

Though it is a plus point to have it, it is not necessary.

Usually for ITE/Poly lecturing, a bachelor's degree would suffice for entry. And if you are lucky, the institution may even sponsor/co-pay your further education.

For a start, maybe you could look into taking up ACTA?

Actually, for Poly lecturing, you would be preferably having a Masters Degree. For ITE, probably a degree would be suffice, but it would be a 2 year contract.

 

[LeslieHJL]

Though it is a plus point to have it, it is not necessary.

Usually for ITE/Poly lecturing, a bachelor's degree would suffice for entry. And if you are lucky, the institution may even sponsor/co-pay your further education.

For a start, maybe you could look into taking up ACTA?

How much do polys these days pay for a full-time lecturer?

I did consider ACTA but an MBA is probably more marketable as I'm inclined towards lecturing.

 

[Bedokian]

Actually, for Poly lecturing, you would be preferably having a Masters Degree. For ITE, probably a degree would be suffice, but it would be a 2 year contract.

Yes, preferably, but not impossible. I knew of an acquaintance who went in with a bachelors.

Most of these institutes practice contract, though they called it "renewable contract", and I think even MOE teachers practice contract as well.

How much do polys these days pay for a full-time lecturer?

I did consider ACTA but an MBA is probably more marketable as I'm inclined towards lecturing.

There is a salary scale for poly staff, but usually they will try to match your last pay.

But what I know is that the work of a lecturer does not stop at teaching, preparing teaching materials and overseeing projects only. You would still have to act as some sort of "form teacher" to your students, as well as to provide counselling if the need arises. Also, you may be involved in some CCAs/special project groups, as what my source above told me.

If at the moment you have a bachelors degree and some years of relevant work experience, you could even try it now.

 

[blurbloco]

Yes, preferably, but not impossible. I knew of an acquaintance who went in with a bachelors.

Most of these institutes practice contract, though they called it "renewable contract", and I think even MOE teachers practice contract as well.



There is a salary scale for poly staff, but usually they will try to match your last pay.

But what I know is that the work of a lecturer does not stop at teaching, preparing teaching materials and overseeing projects only. You would still have to act as some sort of "form teacher" to your students, as well as to provide counselling if the need arises. Also, you may be involved in some CCAs/special project groups, as what my source above told me.

If at the moment you have a bachelors degree and some years of relevant work experience, you could even try it now.

Technically, it also depends on which course he is about to teach.

I went to Singapore Poly website under the "career" part and some lecturers are required to be holding at least a Masters.

But yes, I do agree with you on the rest. BTW, my brother in law is a Poly lecturer. If there are any question, I can check with him. It is often more accurate off the horses mouth.

 

[Bedokian]

Technically, it also depends on which course he is about to teach.

I went to Singapore Poly website under the "career" part and some lecturers are required to be holding at least a Masters.

But yes, I do agree with you on the rest. BTW, my brother in law is a Poly lecturer. If there are any question, I can check with him. It is often more accurate off the horses mouth.

Yup, I agree the entry requirement depends on the area of expertise.

We could probably exchange info here on their job scope. My source said all polys practice almost the same thing, with maybe the exception of RP as their teaching style is a bit different.

 

[blurbloco]

Yup, I agree the entry requirement depends on the area of expertise.

We could probably exchange info here on their job scope. My source said all polys practice almost the same thing, with maybe the exception of RP as their teaching style is a bit different.

The following are some of the poly's appointment that required Masters or PhD. (Temasek and Singapore Poly)

Careers@Gov

Careers@Gov

https://sspwa020.sp.edu.sg/humanresource/hr_irecruitment.nsf/

 

[LeslieHJL]

Technically, it also depends on which course he is about to teach.

I went to Singapore Poly website under the "career" part and some lecturers are required to be holding at least a Masters.

But yes, I do agree with you on the rest. BTW, my brother in law is a Poly lecturer. If there are any question, I can check with him. It is often more accurate off the horses mouth.

For a start, how much are the polys paying and what are the minimum entry requisites for a full-time lecturer?

 

[Bedokian]

For a start, how much are the polys paying and what are the minimum entry requisites for a full-time lecturer?

For requirements, you can lookup at the poly career websites.

For payscale, this info may give a rough guide:

http://www.npasu.org.sg/NewSal_Details_FAQ.pdf

 

[braduate]

is there any truth that lecturers (be it polys or privates like those in mdis, psb) must be "approved" by MOE? "Approved" as in - must have taken their GDEd etc. Cos i keep hearing my friend saying without NIE's GDEd, cannot be lecturer nowadays, even if got masters etc.

anyone with views or facts?

 

[Bedokian]

is there any truth that lecturers (be it polys or privates like those in mdis, psb) must be "approved" by MOE? "Approved" as in - must have taken their GDEd etc. Cos i keep hearing my friend saying without NIE's GDEd, cannot be lecturer nowadays, even if got masters etc.

anyone with views or facts?

No. The NIE courses are usually for teachers who are teaching in primary, secondary and JC schools. Lecturers for unis, polys, ITE and even the PEOs are out of MOE's teaching qualification requirement. However, some of these tertiary institutes would require you to take up their in-house teaching course the moment you sign with them.

 

[blurbloco]

is there any truth that lecturers (be it polys or privates like those in mdis, psb) must be "approved" by MOE? "Approved" as in - must have taken their GDEd etc. Cos i keep hearing my friend saying without NIE's GDEd, cannot be lecturer nowadays, even if got masters etc.

anyone with views or facts?

No, it is not truth.

Lecturers of Tertiary education must be approved by the hiring Tertiary education providers.

For example, NYP must be approved by NYP. University of Bradford at MDIS's lecturers must be approved by University of Bradford.

Ask your friend where he/she gets the information from.

 

[blurbloco]

For a start, how much are the polys paying and what are the minimum entry requisites for a full-time lecturer?

Checked.

He said they have a payscale, but it would be up to the applicants to impress the interviewer. Polytechnics pays their own lecturers and therefore does not come under the limitation of MOE or other polytechnics.

 

[nerdy82]

Hi all,

I am planning to take on UniSA's Master in Engineering (MEng). Website here -> Master Degree | Master of Engineering at Kaplan Singapore

I'm wondering what the MBAs here can tell me more about this course. I done my degree in local U in Engineering btw. To me, this MEng is like a "MBA" for the engineering. Can anyone else here shed some lights? Thanks a lot!

 

[Gummyboy]

Hi all,

I am planning to take on UniSA's Master in Engineering (MEng). Website here -> Master Degree | Master of Engineering at Kaplan Singapore

I'm wondering what the MBAs here can tell me more about this course. I done my degree in local U in Engineering btw. To me, this MEng is like a "MBA" for the engineering. Can anyone else here shed some lights? Thanks a lot!

So you want to do Engineering or Management next time?

 

[LeslieHJL]

For requirements, you can lookup at the poly career websites.

For payscale, this info may give a rough guide:

http://www.npasu.org.sg/NewSal_Details_FAQ.pdf

Thanks! This is very useful.

Any idea which is the minimum grade for lecturers? For PAX5/6A, the payscale appears quite low for suitably qualified individuals with a Masters and relevant professional experience.