I graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with a Bachelor of Social Science in Information and Communication Management (Second Upper Hons). As a masters student with the department, I have had the privilege and experience of tutoring undergraduates in the module, Media and Communication (IF2101) for two semesters.

Associate Professor Govindan Parayil

Entrepreneurial Universities in a Knowledge-based Economy: The case of National University of Singapore.

In the emerging 'New Economy' where knowledge and ideas are considered strategic components of economic advantage, it stands to reason that the university, a traditional repository of knowledge, would take on an increasingly direct role in economic growth. One key reason for this is the shortening time frame between investigation and utilization, and the increasing recognition of the twin theoretical and practical impetus to research and innovation. The aim of this thesis is to examine the role of the National University of Singapore (NUS), in light of Singapore's shift towards knowledge based capitalism. Considering the recent emphasis in life sciences and developments in the university sector, a 'triple helix model', examining the evoluntary and dynamic communication patterns between university, industry and government, would be adopted to understand NUS's emergence as an entrepreneurial university. Finally, this approach opens up windows of reflection into the implications and future role of the university.

• Knowledge Economy
• Higher Education
• Dynamics of Innovation
• IT and Globalization