There are several schemes in the university for students to augment their monthly income. These schemes are not guaranteed. The availability of these opportunities depends on the individual student's initiative, capabilities, enthusiasm to learn and willingness to work hard. In general, the university has determined that the total income from scholarships and the various schemes should not exceed $3100 per month.These schemes are explained below.

1. Graduate Student Researchers: In NUS Business School, many opportunities are available for graduate research students to work as part-time research assistants to faculty members anywhere in the university for a maximum of ten hours per week. The remuneration rate is $15 per hour at the moment.

2. Teaching Opportunities:  Students who have defended their thesis proposal may be appointed as part-time tutors by their respective departments. The remuneration ranges from $30 to $60 per teaching hour for research scholars. For students not receiving research scholarships, the remuneration can be either within the same range per teaching hour as research scholars or $1,200 per month. The scheme is meant to develop the pedagogical skills of our students. Many such opportunities are generally available at the Business School but the actual offer is subject to internal tutoring requirements.

3. Post-Qualifying Examination Top-Up: Students who pass their qualifying examination after the coursework receive an additional $500 per month for at least one year.

4. Part-Time Employment: After a student has defended his / her thesis proposal, the thesis committee and the program office may allow the student to take up part-time employment outside the campus while finishing the dissertation. The decision is at the discretion of the committee and the program office, and depends on the student's record.