Program Overview

Overview of the MSc (Smart Industries and Digital Transformation) Programme

The National University of Singapore (NUS) Master of Science (Smart Industries and Digital Transformation) is a multidisciplinary graduate degree programme that taps on the deep expertise of six NUS academic units in areas pertinent to Industry 4.0. The programme aims to prepare graduates for the emerging workplace of the fourth industrial revolution, by equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to keep pace with the changes occurring in various industries due to technological disruption, and to lead transformation to enhance productivity in the workplace.

Programme Structure

The MSc (Smart Industries and Digital Transformation) programme incorporates learning opportunities both inside the classroom and out in the industry. A key component of the programme is the core Capstone Project Course, which enables students to apply all their learnings in collaboration with a sponsoring company to produce a prototype, minimum viable product or innovation solution.

Curriculum

The MSc (Smart Industries and Digital Transformation) curriculum is specifically designed in accordance with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) Singapore Smart Industry Readiness Index. It is intended to further aid companies in transforming their capabilities through their human capital, and support Singapore’s drive towards becoming a Smart Nation.

Why This Programme?

• Develop the breadth and depth of skillsets that defines an Industry 4.0 talent—and be a professional who can synergise technological smarts with business and operational know-how.
• Get acquainted with cutting-edge technologies and tools (e.g. artificial intelligence and virtual/augmented reality) that will transform work and industries in the fourth industrial revolution.
• Grab the opportunity to excel in a range of Industry 4.0 jobs such as Knowledge Analysts, Solutions Architects and Industrial User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI) Designers.

Application for Admission

• An Academic Year (AY) at NUS consists of two semesters and a special term.
• For the MSc (Smart Industries and Digital Transformation) programme, there is one application period for each AY:
  • Semester 1: Aug–Dec
  • Semester 2: Jan–May
  • Special Term (Part 1): May–Jun
  • Special Term (Part 2): Jun–Jul
• Application Period: 1 Nov of preceding year to 31 Jan of intake year

Admission Requirements

Admission to the NUS MSc (Smart Industries and Digital Transformation) programme is granted on a competitive basis as places in the programme are limited. Applicants should possess the following minimum requirements:

• Academic: Bachelor's Degree (preferably with Honours) in Science, Engineering, Computing, Analytics or equivalent disciplines
• Skill/Experience: Programming knowledge (applicants may be required to complete a programming course to demonstrate their programming competency on a case-by-case basis)
• English Language: Applicants whose native tongue is not English must have a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 85 (Internet-based), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum Academic score of 6.0

Mode of Study and Programme Candidature

The NUS MSc (Smart Industries and Digital Transformation) programme is offered on the following basis:

• Full-time: 12–24 months
• Part-time: 24–36 months

Programme Structure

The NUS MSc (Smart Industries and Digital Transformation) is a 40-Unit coursework-based Master’s Degree programme comprising:

• Core/essential courses (20 Units)
• Elective courses (20 Units)

Core/Essential Courses

These courses are unique to the NUS MSc (Smart Industries and Digital Transformation) programme. Each consists of a 130-hour workload with pre-class readings, assignments, tests and/or projects, and online/face-to-face classes.

• Course Code: IND5001, Course Title: Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Applications, Units: 4
• Course Code: IND5002, Course Title: Digital-Physical Integration in Industry 4.0, Units: 4
• Course Code: IND5003, Course Title: Data Analytics for Sense-making, Units: 4
• Course Code: IND5004, Course Title: Digital Infrastructure and Transformation, Units: 4
• Course Code: IND5005A, Course Title: Professional Career Development, Units: 0.5
• Course Code: IND5005B, Course Title: Industry Consulting and Application Project, Units: 3.5

Elective Courses

Students must complete 20 Units, comprising one Graduate Certificate and 4–12 Units of other elective courses.

• Graduate Certificate Title (Awarding Faculty): Statistics for Data Science (NUS Faculty of Science), Units: 8
• Graduate Certificate Title (Awarding Faculty): Computing Foundations II (NUS School of Computing), Units: 12
• Graduate Certificate Title (Awarding Faculty): Digital Business (NUS School of Computing), Units: 12
• Graduate Certificate Title (Awarding Faculty): Digital Supply Chain (NUS Business School), Units: 12
• Graduate Certificate Title (Awarding Faculty): Financial Management and Analytics (NUS Business School), Units: 12
• Graduate Certificate Title (Awarding Faculty): Intelligent Sensing Systems (NUS-ISS), Units: 10
• Graduate Certificate Title (Awarding Faculty): Pattern Recognition Systems (NUS-ISS), Units: 13
• Graduate Certificate Title (Awarding Faculty): Intelligent Software Agents (NUS-ISS), Units: 10
• Graduate Certificate Title (Awarding Faculty): Intelligent Robotic Systems (NUS-ISS), Units: 13
• Graduate Certificate Title (Awarding Faculty): Quality Assurance and Yield Optimisation (NUS Faculty of Science), Units: 8
• Graduate Certificate Title (Awarding Faculty): Internet of Things (NUS College of Design and Engineering), Units: 10
• Graduate Certificate Title (Awarding Faculty): Robotics and Automation (NUS College of Design and Engineering), Units: 10

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from the MSc (Smart Industries and Digital Transformation) programme, students must meet the following requirements:

• Programme and/or Specialisation: Read and pass a total of 40 Units, comprising 20 Units of core/essential courses and 20 Units of elective courses
• Course and/or Qualification: Complete one of the following Graduate Certificates
• Grade Point Average (GPA): Minimum 3.0 (out of maximum 5.0)

Fees and Financial Assistance

• Tuition Fee: S$54,000 (excluding GST) / S$58,860 (including 9% GST)
• Financial Assistance: Students in this programme may be eligible to receive funding support from some of the following scholarship and financial assistance schemes
  • Master of Science (Smart Industries and Digital Transformation) Study Awards
  • NUS Master's by Coursework Enhanced Tuition Fee Rebate
  • NUS Master's Degree by Coursework Tuition Fee Rebate
  • SG Digital Scholarship (Postgraduate)
  • Singapore Armed Forces Continuing Education (SAF CE) Master's Sponsorship Programme
  • SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme
  • SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Tuition Fee Subsidies

Frequently Asked Questions

• What does the curriculum for the programme cover? The MSc (Smart Industries and Digital Transformation) is a multidisciplinary programme that taps on the deep expertise of six NUS academic units, namely: the College of Design and Engineering, the Faculty of Science, the Institute of Systems Science, the School of Business, the School of Computing, and the School of Continuing and Lifelong Education.
• What courses must I take to meet the programming admission requirements for this programme? This requirement applies on a case-by-case basis to applicants without programming experience. Such applicants may be asked to complete the following courses.
• How many certificates will I earn upon completion of the programme? Upon completing the MSc (Smart Industries and Digital Transformation) programme, students will be awarded at least one Graduate Certificate along with the Master’s Degree.
• What does the Industry Consulting and Application Project entail? The Industry Consulting and Applications Project is a final-year capstone course specifically designed to help students apply what they have learnt to companies in areas of operations concerning Industry 4.0.
• What are the career prospects and pathways for a graduate of the programme? The MSc (Smart Industries and Digital Transformation) programme aims to nurture a generation of change-makers and leaders who are capable of taking prominent roles in shaping how organisations and society will respond to the latest industrial revolution.