Elliot School Launches New Exchange Program with Singapore's Nanyang Technological University, Home of the S. Rajaratnam School of Intl. Studies

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is one of the most prestigious academic institutions in Asia. The NTU S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) was established in 2006 as an autonomous graduate institution of NTU, with the renowned Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies as a key component.

RSIS is a community of scholars and policy analysts at the forefront of Asia-Pacific security studies and international affairs. Its three core functions are research, graduate teaching and networking activities in the Asia-Pacific region. It produces cutting-edge security related research in Asia-Pacific Security, Conflict and Non-Traditional Security, International Political Economy, and Country and Area Studies. RSIS offers coursework in International Relations, International Political Economy, Asian Studies, and Strategic Studies.

Curriculum: Elliott School graduate students can enroll in courses within the NTU S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
This program offers courses such as:

• Politics and Foreign Policy of Singapore
• Non-traditional Security and Global Governance
• Accounting for Decision-making and Control
• Regional Integration in the World Economy
• Critical Security Study
• Foreign Policy and Security Issues in Southeast Asia

Students should plan to take a minimum of 3 courses per Trimester.
Transfer of Credit: Students must earn the equivalent of a B grade or higher in a given course to be eligible for transfer credit. Students may earn up to 10 transfer credits from the partner for the Elliott School M.A. program.
» More information on Receiving Credit

Grade B at NTU = Grade B at GW
1 course at NTU = 3 credits at GW
Academic Calendar: Trimester 1: late July – late October
Trimester 2: early November – late February (with one month break)
Trimester 3: early March – early June
Given the differences in academic calendar at RSIS, Elliott School students are advised to study abroad during Trimester 1 or 3.

Depending on the courses selected, the class timings are morning (9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.) or afternoon (2.00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.).

Applications are due March 15, 2012 for the fall semester abroad (Trimester 1 at RSIS, July to October). For information on this exciting new opportunity, please visit http://elliott.gwu.edu/academics/grad/studyabroad/ntu-rsis.cfm