Program Overview

Introduction to Industry 4.0 Specialisation

The Industry 4.0 Specialisation within the Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering) curriculum at NUS is a multi-disciplinary study drawing expertise from various departments. This specialisation allows students to learn about machines augmented with sensors which communicate with each other, servers, the cloud, and people to enhance autonomy, visualisation, and decision making. It aims to design systems to boost industrial productivity and equip students for the digitalised industry and the challenges associated.

Structure of the Programme

Students spend the first two years building a solid foundation in engineering. Specialisation starts from Stage 3. To complete the specialisation, students will need to complete 20 Units according to the following requirements:

• Complete two compulsory courses:
  • EE3331C/ME3142 Feedback Control Systems (4 Units)
  • EE3306/ME3163 Introduction to Cyber Physical Systems (4 Units)
• Complete three electives (12 Units) from a basket of courses.

Programme Requirements

The requirements for the specialisation include:

• Two core courses (8 MCs)
  • EE3331C/ME3142 Feedback Control Systems
  • EE3306/ME3163 Introduction to Cyber Physical Systems
• Three technical electives (12 MCs) chosen from:
  • EE4211 Data Science for IoT
  • EE4212 Computer Vision
  • EE4302 Advanced Control System
  • EE4303 Industrial Control Systems
  • EE4307 Control System Design and Simulation
  • EE4311 Fuzzy Logic and Neuro Fuzzy Systems
  • EE4312 Artificial Neural Networks
  • EE4314 Eyes from above: Guidance, Navigation and Control
  • EE4315 Intelligent Industrial Control Systems
  • ME3242 Automation
  • ME4262 Automation in Manufacturing
  • ME4248 Simulation and Control of Manufacturing Systems
  • ME5405 Machine Vision (Note: Only students with level 4 standing and GPA = or > 3.5 are allowed to read level 5000 courses)
  • ME5422 Computer Control and Applications
  • CN4227R Advanced Process Control
  • CN4221R Control of Industrial Processes
  • RB4301 Robot Learning

Careers

Industry 4.0 encompasses various areas, including Artificial Intelligence, Augmented & Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Collaborative Robotics, 3D Printing, Drones, and Internet of Things (IoT). The programme is targeted at engineering students from various disciplines and focuses on practical applications. With the specialisation, students will have basic knowledge with their University-wide and respective department requirements in the first two years. The Industry 4.0 specialisation aims to expose students to various relevant areas and prepare them for the fast-changing industry with digitalisation.

The target industries are widespread due to the various areas related to Industry 4.0, including advanced engineering sectors, manufacturing, healthcare, and service industries. Relevant job scopes include industrial automation, robotics, IoT, technology development, engineering support and preventive maintenance, new product development, and process development.

Admission Requirements

The Industry 4.0 specialisation is aimed at preparing future-ready graduates where digitalisation is transforming industries. With exposures along Industrial Automation, Internet of Things, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Deep Learning, the programme will ready the workforce for high-tech industries in Singapore.

Students may apply for admission at the point of entry into the NUS BEng programmes in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering. They may also apply later in Stage 3 of their studies, subject to places being available and meeting a minimum CAP of 3.5. Selection to and continuation in the specialisation is based on overall merit, as well as aptitude in related foundational modules.