NUS BBA

Academic Programmes

Credit-Bearing Internship Options

  • Internships have always been a crucial learning and equipping experience for every NUS Business School student. From January 2022 onwards, the following 4 types of full-time internship courses are available on a pass/fail basis:

    Course Information

    1) Business Internship I – BI3704

    • 4 Units
    • Minimum 8 weeks/300 hours
    • Typically from May to July
    • For business/accounting/real estate related internships

    2) Business Internship II – BI3708

    • 8 Units
    • Minimum 16 weeks/600 hours
    • Typically during the Semester (eg: early Aug – early Dec or early Jan – early May)
    • For business/accounting/real estate related internships

    3) Business Internship III – BI3712

    • 12 Units
    • Minimum 24 weeks/900 hours
    • Typically during the Semester (eg: Jan – June or June – Dec)
    • For business/accounting/real estate related internships

    4) Business Internship IV – BI3003

    • 4 Units
    • Minimum 8 weeks/300 hours
    • Typically from May to July
    • For non-business/accounting/real estate related internships

    Business Internship Course Guidelines

    Click here to download the guidelines relating to the above courses and underlying processes.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    Click here to download the FAQ list.

    Submission Deadlines

    Internship Period/Work Term Closing Date*

    Winter 2025
    (Dec – Jan)

    		 21 Nov 2025

    Semester 2 AY25/26

    		 02 Jan 2026

    Special Term I AY25/26
    (Internship start date on/before 11 May 2026)

    		 24 Apr 2026

    Special Term II AY25/26
    (Internship start date on/after 12 May 2026)

    		 22 May 2026

    Semester I AY26/27
    (Internship start date on/before 22 Jun 2026)

    		 22 May 2026

    Semester 1 AY26/27
    (Internship start date on/after 23 Jun 2026)

    		 24 Jul 2026

    *Please submit your EL Placement as soon as you have secured an internship for credit-bearing. Late applications will not be entertained unless genuine reasons with proof are provided (e.g., proof of late contract/letter issuance by the employer, etc).

    1. Students are absolutely not allowed to embark on a BI course in their final graduating semester. For example, students should not plan to take BI course in the Special Term that they are going to file for graduation, etc.
    2. Internships should not overlap with your final exams.
    3. For Semester 1 internships that commence in May/Jun, please submit your EL Placement before Week 2 of your internship period or by the closing date, whichever is earlier.

    With effect from Semester 2, AY2025/2026 onwards, students will not be allowed to read the FSP course concurrently with full-time internships (both credit-bearing and non-credit-bearing).

    • The Work-Study Internship Programme (WSIP) is a credit-bearing programme that blends classroom learning with hands-on industry experience. While you gain foundational knowledge in your courses, you will learn to apply them in 32 to 40 weeks’ structured work placements with approved host organisations who partner NUS Business School in this programme. WSIP participants are required to return to campus to attend one assigned course that relates to both the major and WSIP. This integrated approach not only develops in you industry-relevant skills and workplace readiness, but also .paves you towards a possible entry-level employment after graduation if you perform well in the WSIP.

      Why join WSIP

      • Apply classroom concepts to real projects and problems
      • Build practical, in-demand skills that employers value
      • Gain early exposure to a prospective profession, workplace applications, culture, and best practices
      • Establish your professional network with mentors and peers
      • Be academically mentored by an assigned faculty member
      • Strengthen your portfolio and enhance employability
      • Gain total course credits between 20 and 24 units (WSIP and assigned course) while you work towards a prospective first employment, integrating your working experience with your academic progress

      Who should apply
      Motivated undergraduates who are firm with their decisions to pursue prolonged industry exposure, hands-on learning, and have an early headstart on their career development alongside their studies.

      Typical commitment

      • Working hours: Full-time employment only,
      • Duration: 32 to 36 weeks (start in Dec to end by Aug/Sep of every year depending on the WSIP host organisation’s operational requirements
      • Stipend and WSIP terms/ conditions: Terms differ by organization; details will be provided in each placement listing

      How to apply

      1. Refer to publicity emails from BIZCareers for application details.
      2. Prepare your cover letter, resume, and latest transcript for the application.
      3. Prepare for interviews with the recruiters and hiring managers.
      4. If required, reach out to BIZCareers for assistance in interviews or career advisory.
      5. Submit your experiential learning applications in the school portal after you have secured an offer.
      6. Submit your academic roadmap for review by the school

      Student support (optional)

      • Pre-placement briefing and workplace readiness resources
      • On-placement supervision and check-ins
      • Post-placement reflection to capture learning and outcomes