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The Master of Music Leadership (MMusL) is a graduate coursework programme designed to support musicians who want to advance their skills and be leaders of change within the rapidly evolving musical landscape in Singapore and the world.

With an emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation, the MMusL programme equips graduates to keep pace with the changes wrought by rapid technological development, digitalisation of the music profession and the societal need for inter- and cross-disciplinary competencies and collaboration. Flexibility is also integrated into the curriculum to aid in developing each student’s unique artistic trajectory. Graduates will thus emerge with an increased versatility that will allow them to adapt more quickly and effectively in their current and future career paths.

The Master of Music Leadership (MMusL) is a graduate coursework programme with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation. The MMusL programme equips graduates to keep pace with the changes wrought by rapid technological development, digitialisation of the music profession and the societal need for inter- and cross-disciplinary competences and collaboration.

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The Master of Music Leadership is designed for musicians who have completed a qualifying Bachelor of Music or equivalent in Singapore or overseas, and who wish to advance their professional and leadership capabilities at YST.

Candidates are expected to have a strong grasp of the English language as classes are taught in English. Admission will be determined primarily through an interview, with other supporting documents (i.e. Qualifications, CVs, Personal Statement and Recommendation Letters) considered.

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With access to various world-class faculties within the National University of Singapore (NUS), the MMusL curriculum adopts an interdisciplinary approach to increase students’ understanding of the musical ecosystem, diversify their skillsets and promote critical thinking. Through this, students cultivate leadership skills with artistic excellence and cross-domain capabilities embedded within three curricular components – Core modules (inclusive of a Capstone Project), Graduate Certificate in Music Perspectives and Practices, and Free Elective modules.

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The National University of Singapore (NUS), ranked 1st in Asia and 8th worldwide (QS Global World Ranking 2025) is Singapore’s flagship university. NUS offers a global approach to education, research, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. We have 16 faculties across three campuses in Singapore, as well as 15 NUS Overseas Colleges across the world. Our multidisciplinary and real-world approach to education, research and entrepreneurship enable us to work closely with industry, governments, and academia to address crucial and complex issues relevant to Asia and the world.

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