PROGRAMME

1. Welcome by Chair Briefing by Associate Chair (common issues affecting all 4 programmes such as course registration, withdrawals, etc) Library briefing by Wendy Ong and team from ACRC MMC students leave LT and go to a separate room DIS HoD says some words of encouragement to 3 MSc programmes students Break up into programme groups (MSIS students remain while IS and KM move to other rooms) PDs brief respective programme groups on programme specific requirements and issues Q&A and/or sharing from alumni/current students Dinner and interaction with faculty and/or alumni and current students PROGRAMME 6.15pm                       6.25pm                  6.35pm 6.50pm                         7.05pm     7.10pm                7.10 to 7.40pm      7.40 to 7.55pm            7.55 to 8.30pm           

2. MSc (Knowledge Management)Orientation Dr Lee Chu KeongProgramme Directorascklee@ntu.edu.sg

3. WELCOME!

4. “NTU”, for short!

5. “WKWSCI”, for short!

6. Our Graduates!

7. A Close-up!

8. When you enrol in the knowledge management programme …

9. An International Alumnus • Singapore • Malaysia • Indonesia • The Philippines • Myanmar • China • India • Sri Lanka • Germany • France • Italy • Colombia

10. So, after the food …

11. Introducing the seniors and graduates!

12. Buffet • Held in front of the Asian Communication Resource Centre on Level 1 • Please come back here at __________.

13. WKWSCI Facebook Page • “WKW School of Communication & Information Graduate Programmes” • The administrative staff use Facebook to make some of the announcements

14. WKWSCI: The Five Divisions • Communication Research • Electronic & Broadcast Media • Information Studies (for short, “DIS”) • Journalism & Publishing • Public & Promotional Communication

15. MSc (KM): The Two Tracks Two Tracks Coursework +Critical Inquiry in KM Coursework +Dissertation 2 Core Modules 2 Core Modules 2 “A” Electives 2 “A” Electives 4 “B” Electives 5 “B” Electives Dissertation Critical Inquiry in KM

16. MSc (KM): The Two Tracks Two Tracks Coursework +Critical Inquiry in KM Coursework +Dissertation 2 Core Modules(6 AUs) 2 Core Modules(6 AUs) 2 “A” Electives(6 AUs) 2 “A” Electives(6 AUs) 4 “B” Electives(12 AUs) 5 “B” Electives(15 AUs) Dissertation(6 AUs) Critical Inquiry in KM(3 AUs)

17. Choosing Your Track • Discuss with your seniors • You can make the choice during the “Course Registration Period” (Link 1 | Link 2) • Be prudent when making your choice • Be committed to your choice

18. Curriculum CORE MODULES • Foundations of Knowledge Management (K6201) • Knowledge Management Applications & Practices (K6202) “A” ELECTIVES (SELECT TWO) • Information and Knowledge Assets (K6211) • Knowledge Management Strategies (K6212) • Knowledge Management Technologies (K6213)

19. “B” ELECTIVES(SELECT EITHER FOUR OR FIVE) • Business Intelligence (K6221) • Human Capital Management (K6222) • Intellectual Capital (K6223) • … • Full list at the curriculum webpage

20. A Possible Study Plan (PT-1) Year 2 (Semester 1) • 2 “B” Electives Year 2 (Semester 2) • 2 “B” Electives + Critical Inquiry in KM Year 1 (Semester 1) 2 core modules Year 1 (Semester 2) 2 “A” Electives + 1 “B” Elective

21. A Possible Study Plan (PT-2) Year 2 (Semester 1) • 3 “B” Electives Year 2 (Semester 2) • 1 “B” Elective + Critical Inquiry in KM Year 1 (Semester 1) 2 core modules Year 1 (Semester 2) 2 “A” Electives + 1 “B” Elective

22. A Possible Study Plan (FT) Semester 2 • 4 “B” Electives • Critical Inquiry in KM Semester 1 2 core modules 2 “A” Electives 1 “B” Elective

23. Full Time vs Part Time Full Time • Up to five courses per semester • Average completion time: 2 to 3 semesters Part Time • Up to three courses per semester • Average completion time: 4 to 5 semesters

24. IMPORTANT! Take the Core Modules and “A” Electives as early in the programme as possible

25. Course Assessment and Grading • Most courses are assessed using a combination of a final examination (usually 50 to 60%) and continual assessment (usually 40 to 50%) • An ExampleFoundations of Knowledge Management (K6211) • Final examination (60%) • Assignment (40%)

26. Course Assessment and Examinations • Due dates of assignments must be observed – late submission may result in deduction of marks • For Semester 1 (Academic Year 2011/12), the final exams are conducted from 14 Nov 2011 until 2 Dec 2011 • Final exams are usually held in the daytime • The examination schedule will be announced during the semester, usually right after the one-week break – use the schedule to make the necessary adjustments to your work plan

27. Dissertation • An independent study performed individually under close supervision • Recommended for students who are academically-inclined, those preparing for a doctoral programme, and those with a CGPA of 4.0 or better • Rigorous academic procedure – finding supervisor, preparing the research proposal, collecting and analysing data, writing, submitting, and examination • Topic determined by student based on personal interest, in consultation with supervisor

28. Course Load & Duration of Study • It is very important to complete the study within the stipulated maximum candidature period • Full Time: two years • Part Time: four years • Application for extension of candidature are rarely approved and subject to strict review by the Graduate Studies Office

29. Important Dates & Deadlines • Course Registration Period • This is when you can add a course, or drop one that you’ve added earlier • For this reason, it is also known as the “add-drop period” • Generally, the first two weeks of every semester • Public Holidays • Refer to the Ministry of Manpower webpage

30. 9 August – Singapore National Day

31. Candidature Period • It is very important to complete the study within the stipulated maximum candidature period • Full Time: two years • Part Time: four years • Application for extension of candidature are rarely approved and subject to strict review by the Graduate Studies Office

32. Course Awards Tuition fee waivers for the top two students every semester!

33. Academic Honesty • Policy on Plagiarism • Work (both oral and written) submitted in all courses must be original or properly cited • Any student caught violating the rules will face serious disciplinary action • Consult us or instructors if you have questions concerning the meaning and practice of plagiarism • No double-submission of the same work to two courses

34. Critical • Check the following regularly: • your NTU email account • WKWSCI website (for information, procedures, and forms) • NTU Library website • EdveNTUre • GS Link (to register for courses, and to select your option of study – accessible from the main NTU webpage) • Visit: • Asian Communication Resource Centre, WKWSCI Building (Level 1)

35. Matriculation Cards • These will be distributed shortly after the semester starts • The card will: • grant you access to different areas within the building (e.g., the computer labs and the Graduate Student Lounge) • allow you borrow books from the library • allow you to be identified as an NTU student

36. Computer Labs • Tan Tong Meng PC Lab: WKWSCI, CS 02-35a • Teo Sai Nen PC Lab: WKWSCI, CS 02-35 Technical staff in charge of computer labs: • Tok Joo Guan (asjgtok@ntu.edu.sg) • Yap Han Boon (hbyap@ntu.edu.sg) • Entry after office hours using your matriculation card

37. Graduation Requirements • Refer to page 10 of the Graduate Studies Office booklet • A minimum CGPA of 2.50 must be attained at the completion of the MSc (KM) programme • An academic warning (for short, “AW”) will be issued if your TGPA falls below 2.50 in any semester • Your candidature will be terminated if your TGPA falls below 2.50 for two consecutive semesters (two consecutive AWs  termination of candidature)

38. Q&A

39. Thank you!