Program Overview

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Master of Computing (Information Systems Specialisation)

The National University of Singapore (NUS) Master of Computing (Information Systems Specialisation), also referred to as MComp IS, is specifically designed to prepare its graduates to become the next generation of business and technology leaders who will tackle the challenges of digital innovation and disruption head-on.

Overview

Disruption due to advances in Information Technology (IT), a rapidly changing business and technology landscape, as well as Singapore’s push to transform into a Smart Nation mean that local and global enterprises must pursue constant digital innovation. To remain competitive and survive, these organisations need a new breed of talented and competent IT professionals with cutting-edge IT skills and knowledge to champion, plan and execute transformational changes in their organisations.

The programme will enhance and update students’ knowledge and skills by providing them with deep knowledge in key information systems areas, as well as valuable hands-on experiences. The MComp IS offers an ideal opportunity for IT professionals to gain advanced knowledge on IT-enabled digital transformation and innovation.

A primary objective of the specialisation is to serve as a pathway for IT professionals to transition from software engineer- and software developer-related roles into IT management and leadership positions. For professionals interested in championing innovative yet feasible IT solutions, the MComp IS is just the right choice.

The MComp IS programme is distinctive in its strong and holistic emphasis on four key pillars, namely enterprise IT management and transformation, enterprise IT innovation and design, analytics and intelligent systems, and digital entrepreneurship.

All courses are taught by leading experts in the field and offer both state-of-the-art conceptual frameworks to make sense of the complex world of IT-enabled innovation and disruption, as well as the latest practical tools and techniques for hands-on application to real-world problems. The programme also offers a research-oriented option where students can work with world-renowned professors on cutting-edge research projects.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the NUS MComp IS 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 Computing, or Bachelor's Degree with Honours in a related discipline (including Electronic Commerce, Engineering, Economics, Statistics and Mathematics), or Bachelor's Degree (preferably with Honours) in a business-related discipline
• Skill/Experience: For holders of undergraduate qualifications other than a Bachelor's Degree with Honours in Computing, two years of information technology (IT) industry experience
• English Language: Applicants whose medium of university instruction is not completely in English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 90 (Internet-based), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum Academic score of 6.0
• Other: International applicants: Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) minimum scores of 320 (Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning) and 3.5 (Analytical Writing), or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) minimum score of 650, or Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) scores for graduates from Indian universities

Mode of Study and Programme Candidature

The NUS MComp programme is offered on the following basis (with estimated time to complete the programme indicated below):

• Full-time: 18 months
• Part-time: 30 months

Programme Structure

The NUS MComp IS is a 40-Unit coursework-based Master’s Degree programme that offers three pathways to complete the programme:

• Coursework Option, which comprises:
  • Specialisation courses (minimum 20 Units)
  • Non-specialisation courses (20 Units), which may include level 4000 to 6000 courses offered by the School of Computing
• Project Option, which comprises:
  • Computing project (8 Units)
  • Specialisation courses (minimum 16 Units)
  • Non-specialisation courses (16 Units)
• Dissertation Option, which comprises:
  • Dissertation (16 Units)
  • Specialisation courses (minimum 12 Units)
  • Non-specialisation courses (12 Units)

Specialisation Courses

The following specialisation courses are available:

• IS5002: Digital Transformation (4 Units)
• IS5003: Platform Design and Economy (4 Units)
• IS5004: Enterprise Architecture (4 Units)
• IS5005: Digital Engagement (4 Units)
• IS5006: Human-Centred Intelligent Systems (4 Units)
• IS5007: Strategising for Global IT-enabled Business Success (4 Units)
• IS5008: Technology Risk & Cyber Resilience (4 Units)
• IS5009: Topics in Financial Technology Solutions (4 Units)
• IS5116: Digital Entrepreneurship (4 Units)
• IS5117: Digital Government (4 Units)
• IS5126: Hands-on with Applied Analytics (4 Units)
• IS5128: Digital Innovation (4 Units)
• IS5151: Information Security Policy and Management (4 Units)
• IS5152: Data-Driven Decision Making (4 Units)
• IS5451: AIoT Solutions and Development (4 Units)

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from the NUS MComp IS programme, students must meet the following requirements:

• Programme and/or Specialisation: Read and pass a total of 40 Units
• Course and/or Qualification: Refer to the respective Option in the Programme Structure above
• Grade Point Average (GPA): Minimum 3.0 (out of maximum 5.0)

Fees

The University reserves all rights to review fees as necessary and adjust accordingly without prior notice.

• Tuition: S$61,600.00 (excluding GST) / S$67,144.00 (including 9% GST)
• Application: S$109.00 (including 9% GST) Non-refundable and non-transferable
• Acceptance: S$6,714.40 (including 9% GST) Payable upon acceptance of offer Non-refundable and non-transferable Will be credited towards tuition fees
• Miscellaneous Student Fees: As published by Office of the University Registrar Payable every regular semester

Scholarships & Financial Assistance

The following scholarships and financial assistance schemes are available:

• NUS Master's by Coursework Enhanced Tuition Fee Rebate
• NUS Master's Degree by Coursework Tuition Fee Rebate
• SG Digital Scholarship (Postgraduate)
• SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme
• SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Tuition Fee Subsidies