FASS Mentorship Programme

FAS3551 FASS CAPSTONE CAREER PREPARATION

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About FAS3551 FASS Capstone Career Preparation

The course complements the existing FASS Mentorship Programme, where we connect undergraduates with experienced FASS alumni. The alumni will serve as mentors to our students by providing insights on specific career sectors, helping them to expand their professional network, and guiding them to chart their career path ahead. This is one of the requirements that students need to fulfill for the FASS 2.0 Industry Tracks Programme.

To register for FAS3551, students have to ensure that they fulfill the pre-requisite, and have enrolled into the FASS Mentorship Programme. At present, the course is only available in Semester 2 of each new Academic Year.

Overview of Course

 

Preclusion and Advisory
  • The course is applicable to students pursuing one of the following degrees:
    1. Bachelor of Arts
    2. Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
    3. Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours)
    4. Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Honours)
    (Environmental Geography specialisation)
  • The course cannot be used to delay Honours, or your graduation.
  • You are unable to register for the FAS3551 course if you intend to take Leave of Absence during the mentorship period.
  • Students going on overseas SEP are not allowed to enroll in FAS3551 course during the SEP semester.
  • Students going on local exchange may consider to read FAS3551, subject to review and approval.
  • Like any other NUS course, the FASS Capstone Career Preparation course may only be used once.

Pre-requisite
  • Full-time undergraduate students who have completed 80 Units
  • Good Disciplinary Record

Credits & Grading
  • 2 Units
  • Used to fulfill UE and are graded on CS/CU basis
  • Mentorship that was performed while on LOA cannot be used to earn credit.

 2026 Mentorship Programme

 Application Deadline:
29 Aug 2025Mentorship Programme Period:
5 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Registration for FAS3551

(For 2026 Mentorship Programme)
  • Upon successful matching to a mentor, you will receive an invitation email to register for FAS3551 by Nov 2025.
  • You have to indicate your interest to enroll in the course by early Dec 2025.
  • Course Window: 12 Jan 2026 – 24 Apr 2026

Plan for FAS3551 FASS Capstone Career Preparation

Steps

 Details

Selection Criteria

When reviewing the profile of the applicants, the following will be taken into consideration:

  • Priority will be given to those who have met the pre-requisite, have chosen their major, and are on track to complete the FASS 2.0 Industry Tracks Programme.
  • Demonstrated their motivation and readiness to pursue a career in a chosen track.
  • Enthusiastic and keen to achieve a better understanding of one’s career preferences, and how they could further strengthen their profile.
  • Can commit to the one-year duration (Jan to Dec) of the programme.
  • Maintain an open and positive mind-set when exploring and considering their career options.

Pre-requisite
  • Completed 80 Units

Align with FASS 2.0 Industry Track
  • Industry Insights
    Discover the background, facts and figures behind occupations across multiple industries in Singapore, including key tasks and working environments.

Self-Assessment Tool: Know Yourself

Apply for 2026 Mentorship Programme

Steps

 Details Deadline

Register Your interest
  • The mentorship application will open in July/Aug each year.” Dean's Office will send an email to the student cohort to provide more details.
  • Do note that the registration of interest does not equate to a guaranteed placement in the Mentorship Programme. The final matching depends on the availability of mentors in the chosen industry.
 July/Aug 2025

Participation Outcome
  • You will be informed of the participation outcome by November.
 November 2025

Confirm Mentorship Placement
  • Once the mentor and mentee have agreed to the matching, the mentee will join FASS Mentorship Programme in the following year (Jan to Dec).
 November 2025

Enrol in FAS3551 FASS Capstone Career Preparation

Steps

 Details Deadline

Registration for FAS3551
  • Upon successful matching to a mentor, you will receive an invitation email to register for FAS3551 by Nov 2024.
  • You have to indicate your interest to enroll in the course by early Dec 2024.
 Early December 2025

Enrollment to FAS3551
  • The Mentorship Administrator will allocate the course to you.
  • For those who could only meet the 80 Units pre-requisite at the end of Semester 1 of AY24/25, we will allocate the course to you upon the release of your exam results.
 Mid – End December 2025

Determine your Academic Advisor (AA)
  • The AA will review your assessment tasks and eventually decides if your performance is satisfactory or unsatisfactory.
  • By default, an AA from the FASS Deanery will be assigned to each student. However, you may also nominate a faculty member as AA. Please seek agreement from the faculty member first before nominating.

If you decide to nominate a faculty member as an AA, please inform us by 13 December 2025.

(No action is required from you if the AA is from the Deanery)

Assessment Tasks

FAS3551 FASS Capstone Career Preparation   
Specific Assessment Tasks Navigating CANVAS Deadline
To submit a report consisting of 3 sections:

  1. LinkedIn Profile Summary - 20% of grade
    • Create a LinkedIn profile and prepare the profile summary write-up with guidance from the mentor.
    • To include the Linkedln URL in the report.
  2. "Research the Industry" Report - 40% of grade
    • 1,000 words
    • Your report should encapsulate your research and findings on the development, opportunities and challenges in the chosen industry, in consultation with the mentor.
    • The mentor will provide comments, which will form a major basis for the assessment.
  3. “Reflection Narrative” Report – 40% of grade
    • 1,000 words
    • A “reflection narrative”, where you will reflect upon your learning journey in NUS FASS and relate it to the chosen industry. This include:
      • Reflection upon the mentorship journey.
      • Learning outcomes achieved, on both professional and personal front.
      • Advice to juniors who might want to participate in the Mentorship Programme in the future.
      • Give acknowledgment to your mentor for the training and guidance provided.
    • The mentor will provide comments, which will form the major basis for the assessment.
 Assignments > FAS3551 Assessment Tasks folder

Please name your file in the following format before uploading: <FAS3551 Report_Matriculated Name_Matriculated Number_Name of Mentor>

1 April 2025, Tuesday

(Earlier submission is required for getting feedback from the mentors, as part of assessment.)
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