Program Overview

Master of Science (Maritime Technology & Management)

Overview

The Master of Science (Maritime Technology and Management) or MSc (MTM) seeks to train and equip graduates with key skillsets to enable next-generation port capabilities in Singapore, such as industrial systems development, big data analytics tools, and emerging port technologies. The MSc (MTM) alumni community will function as touchpoints which the Centre for Maritime Studies (CMS) and the Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Management (ISEM) can capitalize for future collaboration between industry and research.

Curriculum

• Degree Requirements: 40 Units programme delivered over a 12-month period (full-time) or over 24 months (part-time)
• Candidature:
  • Full-time: 1 year
  • Part-time: 2 years
• Continuation Requirements: At NUS, minimum standards are set for continuation in a programme of study and graduation.
• Graduation Requirements: Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.00 (equivalent to an average of B-)

Courses

• IE5005: Data Analytics for Industrial Engineers
  • This course introduces basic concepts in descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics with a focus on applications that industrial engineers commonly deal with.
• IE5600: Applied Programming for Industrial Systems
  • This course aims to train students to develop a solid competency of the Python programming language through a rigorous and continuous exercise-based approach.
• MTM5001: Maritime Industry Fundamentals
  • This course covers the fundamentals of the maritime industry and the roles they play in the global economy.
• MTM5002: Port Logistics and Supply Chain
  • This course consists of lectures and seminars covering ports as gateways of goods for export and import.
• MTM5004: Maritime Data Analytics
  • This course builds on IE5005 and IE5600, where knowledge learnt about data analytics and programming is applied to solve maritime-related problems.
• MTM5005: Intermodal Freight Transport and Logistics
  • This course aims to develop in students a solid competency in intermodal freight transport and logistics.
• MTM5101/MTM5101P:
  • MTM5101: Industrial Attachment (for full-time students)
    • A 15 weeks long industrial attachment with a maritime related company.
  • MTM5101P: Maritime Team Project (for part-time students)
    • A team project aiming to provide students with the opportunity to integrate knowledge and theory on maritime technology and management acquired during the programme.

Timetable

Courses are typically taught on weekday evenings from 6-9pm over 13 weeks. Exams may be held during working hours on weekdays.

Admission & Fee

• Eligibility:
  • An undergraduate degree with honours or its equivalent from a good University, preferably from a STEM background.
  • Applicants without an honours degree will be considered for admission based on your average scores during your course of study.
• English Requirement: TOEFL (internet-based test) 85 or IELTS (academic) 6.0 is required if your first language is not English.
• Intake Semester: August 2026
• Application Period: 01 October 2025 – 28 February 2026
• Outcome Release Date: Tentative April 2026
• Application instructions: Please refer to the CDE (Application) website for detailed instruction and documents that needed to be submitted upon application.
• Fees and Financial Information:
  • The full programme fee for Academic Year (AY) 2026/2027 is S$63,220.00.
  • Payment of fees will be on an instalment basis, paid over 2 semesters for full-time students and 4 semesters for part-time students.
  • Full Programme Fees (inclusive of GST):
    • Full-time students: S$63,220.00
    • Part-time students: S$63,220.00
  • Fee Rebate:
    • Singapore Citizens & Singapore Permanent Residents (NUS Alumni & Non-NUS Alumni) and International students (NUS Alumni) will be given a minimum 40% tuition fee rebate.
  • Other Fees:
    • A non-refundable application fee of S$109 w/GST must accompany your online application.
    • Acceptance Fee of S$5,450 w/GST – which will be credited towards your programme fees – is payable upon acceptance into the programme.
    • Students need to separately pay for Miscellaneous Student Fee (MSF) directly to the University on a semester basis.

FAQ

• Qn: I do not have a 2nd class honours, can I still apply?
  • Yes, you may apply. Considerations will be given for relevant work experience.
• Qn: What is the typical class profile?
  • Majority of our students are aged between 22 to 35.
• Qn: What is the difference between full-time and part-time if all the classes are held in the evenings?
  • A full-time student can take up to 20 units (or typically 5 courses) per semester, hence, they will study one course per weekday. A part-time student is limited to half of a full-time student’s workload, and will only be able to study up to a maximum of 12 units (or typically up to 3 courses) per semester.
• Qn: What are the job prospects after attaining this degree? Will NUS help with job placements?
  • Some of the common job prospects are maritime and logistics data analyst, or technical management positions of potential employers including port operators, shipping companies, ship management companies, logistics companies, logistics and planning departments of manufacturing or technology companies, and government agencies in charge of the maritime, logistics, and transportation sectors.
  • There will be career fairs organised by the NUS Centre for Future-ready Graduates to help you connect with potential employers.
• Qn: Is there any specialisation?
  • There is no area of specialisation for MSc MTM. Students are required to read ALL seven compulsory courses.
• Qn: Can I take MTM5101 Industrial Attachment as a Part-time student?
  • Students are assigned to a company on a full time basis. Part-time students are full time working adults and would not be suitable for industrial attachments. They will take up MTM5101P maritime team project instead.
• Qn: How do I file for graduation?
  • Students will be automatically graduated once they have completed all the seven courses. There is no need to file for graduation. Conferment will be on either 31 January (end of semester 1) or 30 June (end of semester 2).