Program Overview

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Graduate Certificate in Decarbonisation Analytics

Overview

The Graduate Certificate Programme allows candidates to upgrade themselves, or master new skills for those opting for mid-career switch, with more flexibility than a MSc degree programme. This will thus benefit more working professionals and executives who could not enrol in the MSc degree programme for various reasons including time constraints, and yet would like an alternative avenue into lifelong learning.

The impacts of climate change are global in scope, disrupting national economies and affecting livelihoods. In response, many nations have set decarbonisation and net zero targets to address climate change. As part of Singapore’s commitments under the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development and the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, the government in February 2021 launched the Singapore Green Plan which charts ambitious and concrete targets over the next ten years and beyond. Singapore has also recently raised its climate ambition to achieve net zero emissions by or around mid-century, and the carbon tax levels will be raised progressively from 2024.

Meeting global or national net zero targets cannot be achieved without businesses taking strong climate action. With growing consumer and shareholder pressure, business uptake of climate action has been accelerating. A growing number of companies have set net zero target, and are preparing and even transforming their businesses by hiring and developing decarbonisation and net zero expertise.

Decarbonisation analytics focuses on skillsets in analytic methods and quantitative analysis that are employed to measure, report and communicate the decarbonisation efforts and achievements of organizations, processes, products and services. Moving forward, it is important for companies to have these skillsets to understand the costs, impacts, and performance of their past and present sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives, and to anticipate future conditions and plan for requirements. These skillsets will become basic requirements for businesses to operate effectively under ESG.

It is therefore timely to introduce a Graduate Certificate Programme in Decarbonisation Analytics for candidates to acquire new knowledge, or enhance their knowledge, in decarbonisation, net zero, sustainability and related areas, so that they can be better prepared and equipped with the skillsets to meet the impending challenges and perform effectively in different industry sectors.

Pathway to a NUS MSc in Industrial Systems and Engineering

Individuals who performed well in the programme may be admitted to NUS Master of Science in Industrial Systems and Engineering upon completion.

A maximum of 12 credits of courses (each course with a minimum grade of B-) may be transferred to the MSc ISE programme, subject to approval by the MSc ISE Programme Office. The validity period of the transfer is not more than 5 years from the award of the Graduate Certificate.

Courses

Participants who have completed three 4-units’ courses (12 Units in total) with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 will be deemed to have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate Programme and will be awarded a Graduate Certificate in Decarbonisation Analytics by the College of Design and Engineering.

• IE5003 Cost Analysis and Engineering Economy (4 units): Offered in Semester 2
• IE5005 Data Analytics for Industrial Engineers (4 units): Offered in Semester 1
• IE5206 Energy and Sustainability: A Systems Approach (4 units): Offered in Semester 1 and 2
• IE5207 Energy Systems Modelling and Market Mechanisms (4 Units): Offered in Semester 2
• IE5209 ESG and Net Zero: Principles and Cases (4 Units): Offered in Semester 1
• IE5210 Value Chain Carbon Accounting and Sustainability (4 units): Offered in Semester 2

Admission

Admission Criteria

The programme is open to those with a bachelor’s degree in any technical degrees (e.g., Engineering, Science, Computing).

Candidates with other qualifications and related work experience may also apply for the programme.

Admission to courses is based on eligibility and subject to the availability of spaces. Each application will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. The above are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission.

For effective learning, fluent written and spoken English is essential as the medium of instruction is English.

It is offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.

Duration

Lectures for each course span over 13 weeks (one semester) and are conducted on weekday evenings from 6pm to 9pm.

Candidates who enrol for the certification programme must complete the programme within 36 months from admission.

Award of Graduate Certificate in Decarbonisation Analytics

Students who have completed 3 courses listed above (equivalent to 12 credits) with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.5 out of 5 will be awarded a Graduate Certificate.

Students may repeat courses to improve their GPA provided the maximum candidature is not exceeded.

Students who do not take examinations or fail to attain a GPA ≥ 2.5 will be given a Certificate of Participation, where attendance is at least 70%.

Fee

The full programme fee for 12 modular credits (or equivalent to 3 courses) is S$18,966 (inclusive of the prevailing GST). Per course fee is S$6,322 (inclusive of GST).

All enrolled candidates will also be required to pay the Student Services Fee of S$25.70 per semester (inclusive of the prevailing GST).

Singapore SkillsFuture Funding is not applicable.

The University reserves the right to review and adjust the course fees and make changes to the programme structure and requirements as necessary and accordingly without prior notice.

Application Procedure

The Graduate Certificate in Decarbonisation Analytics is offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.

The Graduate Certificate programme is open to Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and International Students.

• International Students: Part-time international students must reside in Singapore at the point of admission and hold a valid Work Pass. Full-time international students must have a student pass and complete all three courses (equivalent to 12 units) in the semester.

Application Cycle

There are two application cycles in each Academic Year:

• Intake: August 2025 (AY2025/2026 Sem 1)
• Application Period: 6 May – 6 Jun 2025
• Outcome: By end Jun 2025
• Semester Period: 11 Aug – 6 Dec 2025
• Intake: January 2026 (AY2024/2025 Sem 2)
• Application Period: 6 Oct – 31 Oct 2025
• Outcome: By end Nov 2025
• Semester Period: 12 Jan - 9 May 2026

Application Documents

Candidates are required to upload the following supporting documents when submitting their online application:

• Documents required by Nationalities and Programme Type (Full/Part Time):
  • Singapore Citizens & SPRs:
    • Identification Document: NRIC
    • Bachelor’s Degree certificate: Mandatory
    • Bachelor’s Degree Official Transcript: Mandatory
    • Other supporting documents: Optional
    • Company Recommendation Letter/s: Optional
  • Foreigners (on part-time basis):
    • Identification Document: FIN
    • Bachelor’s Degree certificate: Mandatory
    • Bachelor’s Degree Official Transcript: Mandatory
    • Other supporting documents: Optional
    • Company Recommendation Letter/s: Optional
  • Foreigners (on full-time basis):
    • Identification Document: Passport
    • Bachelor’s Degree certificate: Mandatory
    • Bachelor’s Degree Official Transcript: Mandatory
    • Other supporting documents: Optional
    • Company Recommendation Letter/s: Optional

Refund and Cancellation Policy

For full refund of course registration cancellation, the Cancellation notice must be sent via email to 14 working days BEFORE the first day of the lecture.

Cancellation request is subject to approval by the Programme Office.

Fees paid are non-refundable after the above-mentioned period.