Dr. Irene Ng

Professor

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Biography

Irene Y. H. Ng is a professor in the Department of Social Work at the National University of Singapore. She holds a PhD and multiple degrees from the University of Michigan, including a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Social Sciences with honors. Her research focuses on critical social issues, including poverty, inequality, intergenerational mobility, and youth employment. She is also involved in social welfare policy matters and has led several impactful research projects aimed at addressing in-work poverty, enhancing digital access for the youth, and evaluating family income packages within East Asia. Ng has been actively engaged in national youth surveys conducted in 2010, 2013, 2016, and 2019, contributing valuable insights to the field of social policy. Her teaching areas encompass social policy planning, welfare economics, and the introduction to social work, demonstrating her commitment to educating future professionals in the field.

Research Interests

Requirements for National University of Singapore

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:3.5
Overall
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with Honors or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • GRE Score Report
  • TOEFL/IELTS Score Report
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Recommendation Letters
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics