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    Application Booklet

    Coursework ProgrammesJanuary IntakeSession 2014/2015

    Master of ScienceFaculty of Engineering

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    Master of Science

    Chemical Engineering

    Civil Engineering

    Electrical Engineering

    Environmental Engineering

    Geotechnical Engineering

    Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management

    Industrial & Systems Engineering

    Intellectual Property Management #

    Management of Technology

    Materials Science & Engineering

    Mechanical Engineering

    Offshore Technology

    Safety, Health and Environmental Technology

    Systems Design & Management

    Transportation Systems & Management

    Only offered once a year in August# Jointly offered by Faculty of Law & Faculty of Engineering

    [This booklet is supplied purely as a guide to assist applicants in the application procedures. The University reserves the right tochange the courses it offers and any regulations or requirements concerning its graduate programmes at any time] January 2015 GSE, NUS. All Rights Reserved

    PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE (By coursework)- January 2015 Intake -

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    Application Checklist Application materials include the following:. Application Instructions. Application Form. Application Fee Form. Acknowledgement SlipThey can be obtained from the Graduate Studies Office.

    For EACH course you apply, your application to us

    should include : the completed Acknowledgement Slip (affixed withSpore stamp of 50 cents for Spore addresses) your bank draft/cheque for the application feeindicating dollars forty only (S$40) for manualapplication or twenty only (S$20) for onlineapplication, with the completed Application FeeForm the completed Application Form 1 set of the following supporting documents(photocopied in A4 size) :

    the page of your passport bearing the passportnumber (for non-Singaporeans)

    S'pore NRIC or citizenship certificate (forS'poreans)

    entry permit (for S'pore Permanent Residents) employment pass / work permit (for International

    applicants working in S'pore) documentary proof of change in name (if you

    had your name changed and your name in NRIC / Passport is not identical to the name printed in your degree scroll / certificate /university transcript)

    polytechnic results and certificate (if applicable) , or its equivalent

    university results (from 1st year to final/honours year, including explanatory notes on gradingsystem ). (Original official transcript, or its certified truecopies, of candidates with qualifications other thanthose from NUS would be requested at the pointwhen offer of admission is made. This should be sentdirectly from the issuing University to NUS in aSEALED envelope with its flap bearing the security

    seal of the university and the signature of the Registrar or representative.)

    degree scroll / degree certificate financial statement indicating a balance of at least

    S$18,000 or its equivalent to show applicants abilityto support themselves financially (i.e. estimatedliving expenses of S$18,000 a year in Singapore) -only applicable to International applicants applying for

    full-time courses and who are not residing or not workingin Singapore .

    TOEFL scoresheet indicating a min. score of600 (paper-based test) or 250 (computer-basedtest) or 92 (internet-based test) or IELTS (Academic) result of 6.5. (for International applicants who graduated fromUniversities where English is not the main mediumof instruction)

    GRE scoresheet (optional) Referee reports / recommendation letters

    (optional)

    Please note: Submission of Application

    The completed Application Form must be submittedtogether with all other relevant supporting documents to

    be considered complete. No changes will be allowed tothe application(s) which have been submitted.

    Application deadline for January Intake, Session2014-2015 is 27 August 2014.

    Application FeeCandidates who wish to apply for more than one M.Sc.

    programme must submit SEPARATE sets ofapplication forms, together with the application fee ofS$40 (for manual application) or S$20 (for onlineapplication) for each programme. Each set ofapplication form should be accompanied by all thedocuments outlined under APPLICATION CHECKLIST.

    Full-time/Part-time BasisCandidates who are interested in applying for both full-time and part-time study of a graduate programme needonly to apply for either the full-time or part-timestudy, according to their first choice of preference.Candidates who are successful upon gaining admissionmay subsequently apply to convert their student status (i.e. from full-time to part-time or vice versa).

    Areas of SpecializationCandidates who are interested in applying for more thanan area of specialization within a M.Sc. programme,need only to apply for that single relevant M.Sc.

    programme. Multiple applications for different areas ofspecialization within a M.Sc. programme are notrequired at the point of application.Selection of area of specialization will only be doneafter admission to the M.Sc. programme.

    International ApplicantsInternational applicants who are not residing or notworking in Singapore are only eligible to apply for thefull-time Master of Science programmes. For candidateswho are not on any scholarship or sponsorship (e.g.companys), their application must be accompanied bydocumentary evidence to show their ability to supportthemselves financially (i.e. estimated living expenses ofS$18,000 a year in Singapore). As such, applicants areto provide either:

    a bank statement indicating a balance of at leastS$18,000 or its equivalent in savings / fixeddeposit account(s) ; or

    a letter of confirmation and financial statementfrom a sponsor [e.g. bank statement of sponsor indicatinga balance of at least S$18,000 or its equivalent in savings /

    fixed deposit account(s)].

    This amount is based on the minimum period of oneyear taken to complete the programme on full-time

    basis. In addition, candidates must also ensure that theyhave the financial means to see through their

    programme of study, in terms of paying for their tuitionand other related fees, for their entire programme ofstudy.

    Note: Documents showing valuation of assets will not

    be accepted as financial statement.

    (i)

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    Application Materials 1

    Application Fee

    Payment by NETS 7

    Payment by Cheque or Bank Draft 7

    Closing Date 1

    Confirmation / Notification of Application 11

    Course Structure 2

    TABLE A : Course Structure 3

    TABLE B : Areas of Specialization 4

    Course Details 13

    Deferment 10

    Diagnostic English Test 7

    Documentary Evidence 6

    Eligibility 1Enquiries 12

    Examinations 4

    Exemption of Modules 2

    Fees 7

    Financial Assistance

    Tuition Fee Loan 10

    NUS Graduate Scholarship for ASEAN Nationals 10

    Guide for International Applicants

    Immigration Matters 41

    Accommodation 42

    Estimated Cost of Living 42

    International Applicants 10

    Introduction 1

    Language of Instruction 2

    Location of Departments' General Office 12

    Other Suitability Tests 11

    Pre-taken Graduate Modules 3Professional Development Units 3

    Registration 2

    Research-Based Programmes 12

    Selection of Modules & Class Time-Table 3

    Submission of Application 1

    TOEFL / IELTS Tests 6

    University Academic Calendar 2

    (ii)

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    Introduction

    ApplicationMaterials

    This booklet is prepared to assist candidates in their applications for admission to the Master ofScience (by coursework) programmes in the Faculty of Engineering. The information providedherein is for applicants applying for admission to the January Intake, Session 2014-2015(commencing in January 2015).

    Candidates who are interested in admission for the next August Intake, Session 2015-2016should refer to the website at http://www.gse.nus.edu.sg/applications.html for the application

    period. Please note that there is only 1 intake in August for the M.Sc.(Geotechnical

    Engineering), M.Sc.(Hydraulic Engrg & Water Resources Mgt), M.Sc.(IP Mgt), M.Sc.(Mgt ofTechnology), M.Sc. (Offshore Technology) and M.Sc.(Systems Design & Mgt) programmes.

    The graduate courses are designed for university graduates who wish to advance theirknowledge and careers in the respective fields of engineering, transportation and management.

    Each set of application materials comprises the following:

    Application Instructions Application Form Application Fee Form Acknowledgement Slip

    They can be obtained from the Graduate Studies Office.

    Candidates who intend to apply for more than one programme must submit separate sets of application forms . Each set of application form should be accompanied byall the documents outlined under Application Checklist on page (i).

    Any omission of information requested in the application forms or supporting documents willrender the application form void and should be avoided.

    Applications for the graduate courses are open only to graduates at the time ofapplication . Candidates who are pursuing their degrees are advised to apply after theyhave completed all requirements for the degree.

    Eligibility Applications are open to candidates with a relevant Bachelors degree with honours or its

    equivalent. Candidates with other qualifications and achievements deemed to be suitably prepared for the programme of study may also be considered.

    The above are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. Selection ofcandidates for admission is on a competitive basis.

    Closing Date

    Submission ofApplication

    All completed applications and supporting documents for the January Intake, Session 2014-2015 must reach the Graduate Studies Office, Faculty of Engineering (GSE) by 27 August2014.

    Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

    Completed applications and supporting documents should be submitted to:

    Vice-Dean (Graduate Studies)Graduate Studies OfficeFaculty of Engineering

    National University of SingaporeBlock EA, Level 6 Room 16

    9 Engineering Drive 1Singapore 117575

    No changes will be allowed to the application(s) which have been submitted.Please indicate the programme(s) applied (in order of preference) on the bottom left corner ofyour envelope. If sending your application(s) by courier (a reputable courier service or registered mail is preferred), please state this information in the Description Sectionof your Consignment Note.

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    UniversityAcademicCalendar

    Language ofInstruction

    The University's academic calendar for Semester 2, 2014-2015 & Semester 1, 2015-2016 areas follows:

    Semester 2 (2014-2015) Mon 12 Jan - Sat 9 May 2015 17 weeks

    Instructional Period(Part 1) Mon 12 Jan Fri 20 Feb 2015 6 weeks

    Recess Week Sat 21 Feb Sun 1 Mar 2015 1 week

    Instructional Period(Part 2) Mon 2 Mar Fri 17 Apr 2015 7 weeks

    Reading Week Sat 18 Apr Fri 24 Apr 2015 1 week

    Examination Sat 25 Apr Sat 9 May 2015 2 weeks

    Vacation Sun 10 May Sun 2 Aug 2015 12 weeks

    Special TermMon 11 May Sat 20 Jun 2015Mon 22 Jun Sat 1 Aug 2015

    6 weeks6 weeks

    Semester 1 (2015-2016) Mon 3 Aug - Sat 5 Dec 2015 18 weeks

    Orientation Week Mon 3 Aug Sat 8 Aug 2015 1 week

    Instructional Period(Part 1) Mon 10 Aug Fri 18 Sep 2015 6 weeks

    Recess Week Sat 19 Sep Sun 27 Sep 2015 1 week

    Instructional Period(Part 2) Mon 28 Sep Fri 13 Nov 2015 7 weeks

    Reading Week Sat 14 Nov Fri 20 Nov 2015 1 week

    Examination Sat 21 Nov Sat 5 Dec 2015 2 weeks

    Vacation Sun 6 Dec Sun 10 Jan 2016 5 weeks

    The language of instruction for the graduate courses is English.

    CourseStructure

    Graduate courses are usually conducted in the evenings from 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm fromMondays to Fridays.

    In the M.Sc. (IP Mgt) programme, students can expect some classes on Saturdays (typicallyfrom 9.30am to 12.30pm) for some of the Grad. Cert. in IP Law modules.

    The general course structure for all M.Sc. programmes is shown in Table A (page 3). Studentsmay either take a general course leading to a M.Sc. degree in their chosen discipline or choosean area of specialization (where available). The areas of specialization are shown in Table B(page 4).

    Registration

    Exemption ofModules

    Students either register as full-time or part-time candidates. However, International candidateswho are not residing or not working in Singapore are only eligible to apply for the full-timeM.Sc. programmes, and if offered admission, they are to be registered as full-time studentsonly.

    All registered full-time students are not permitted to be employed without permission from theUniversity. Those found doing so may have their candidatures terminated immediately.

    No student may concurrently be a candidate for more than one degree or register as a candidateof the University and of another University or Institution.

    Applicants who are Grad. Dip. (Env Eng / Aviation Mgt / Maritime & Port Mgt) holders and/orformer M.Sc. students who withdrew from their course of study and who wish to be consideredfor exemption of module(s) in their new M.Sc. candidature must apply in writing through theirrespective Departments Office only after they gain successful admission to their new M.Sc.

    programme.

    Applicants who meet the minimum requirements of an average of 55% in Grad. Cert in IP Lawwill automatically be exempted from the GCIP modules upon successful admission to theM.Sc.(IP Mgt) programme.

    Only offered once a year in August

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    Pre-takenGraduateModules

    ProfessionalDevelopmentUnits

    Selection ofModules &Class Time-Table

    Please note that any modules taken to meet the requirements of one degree cannot be used tocount towards another degree.

    NUS B.Eng. or B.Tech. graduates may apply for a transfer of credits of their approved pre-taken* graduate modules read during their undergraduate studies for their current M.Sc. studiesin NUS.

    Modules pre-taken (maximum of 2) should be read less than 5 years prior to admission of their

    M.Sc. degree and are not counted towards their Bachelors degree. Upon approval, the pre-taken modules and grades will be transferred and included in the CAP computation of theircurrent M.Sc. programme. All applications for transfer of credits must be submitted to GSEwithin the 1st month of their new M.Sc. candidature.

    *Pre-taken graduate modules must be as indicated in the transcripts of academic records for their Bachelors degree (i.e. B.Eng. or B.Tech.) and not included in the Bachelors degree CAP computation.

    For each M.Sc. module read by a M.Sc. student who is a member of the Professional EngineersBoard Singapore (PEB), 39 Professional Units (PDU) may be awarded under the ProfessionalEngineers Board Singapore's Continuing Professional Development Programme (CPD).

    Information on available modules for each semester and class time-table will be issued by theDEPARTMENTS to candidates who are successful in gaining admission to the courses.Successful candidates should be notified of this information about two weeks before thecommencement of the Semester.

    TABLE A Course Structure

    Description Part-Time Full-Time

    Course Requirements

    (Details on the requirementsfor the respective

    programmes can be foundfrom pages 13 - 40)

    All M.Sc. programmes with the exception of M.Sc.(IP Mgt)

    At least 40 Modular Credits (MCs) (inclusive of foundation / core modules, where required)of which at least 30 MCs must be at graduate level within the subject or in relateddisciplines and the remaining credits may be from other levels in the same or otherdisciplines subject to the approval of the Department.

    M.Sc.(IP Mgt) programme(a) achieve a GCIP (pass) with a

    minimum average mark of 55%; &(b) obtain a minimum CAP of 3.0 (B-) for the M.Sc. (MOT) modules equivalent to

    20 MCs. Of the 20 MCs required, at least 16 MCs must be at a graduate level withinthe subject or in related disciplines and the remaining credits may be from other levelsin the same or other disciplines subject to the approval of the Programme Manager.

    Classes # Normally take modules equivalent to 8 MCs per semester (i.e. generally attend lectures 2evenings per week)

    # Normally take modules equivalent to between 12 MCs to 20 MCs per semester(i.e. generally attend lectures between 3 to5 evenings per week)

    Period of Candidature(Details on period ofcandidature can be found athttp://www.nus.edu.sg/registr ar/edu/gd-contgrad.html)

    Minimum residency: 50% of required MCsMaximum period : 8 semesters(inclusive of medical & approved leave)

    Minimum residency : 50% of requiredMCsMaximum period : 4 semesters(inclusive of medical & approved leave)

    Only offered once a year in August

    Remarks :A graduate module is normally equivalent to 4 MCs.

    # Candidates who intend to take more than or less than the proposed number of modular credits for the Semester should seekapproval from the respective Heads of Departments only after they have been successfully admitted to the graduate programme.

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    TABLE B Areas of Specialization (where available)

    Examinations Coursework Requirements(All M.Sc. courses)

    At NUS, minimum standards are set for continuation in a programme of study and graduation.After each examination, depending on each students academic performance, he/she will beemplaced in one of the following academic standings:

    Passed; or Warning; or Probation; or Dismissal

    In general (except for students who obtained a CAP of < 1.5 during their first semester of study),students who are not performing within expectations, will be issued with either an academic warningor an academic probation before he/she is issued with a letter of dismissal and denied re-admission.

    1. Modular CreditsEach existing M.Sc. module of 39 hours of lecture is to be assigned 4 MCs.

    2. Grades and Grade PointsThe following grades are adopted for award to individual module in respect of the 1 st and 2 nd semester examinations :

    Grade A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C D+ D F (Fail)Grade Point 5.0 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0

    CAP for M.Sc. Graduation > 3.0

    Total MCs for Graduation > 40

    A candidate who is absent in the examination of a module without a valid reason acceptable to theBoard of Examiners will be given Grade F (Fail) for the module which he/she is absent in.Module(s) with grade F do not earn any MC (i.e. MC = 0)

    M.Sc. Programme Areas of Specialization (You may only choose an area of specialization during module registration after theSemester starts)

    Civil Engineering

    Electrical Engineering

    Industrial & SystemsEngineering

    Management of Technology

    Mechanical Engineering

    Offshore Technology

    Safety, Health &Environmental Technology

    Transportation Systems &Management

    Structural EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringInfrastructure Project Management

    Automation and Control EngineeringCommunications EngineeringComputer Engineering

    NanoelectronicsPower and Energy Systems

    Logistics and Operations ResearchProject Management

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship

    Computation & Modelling

    Manufacturing Technology & Automation

    Subsea Engineering

    Industrial HygieneProcess Safety

    Logistics & Distribution Management

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    3. Academic probation, warning, dismissal and graduation

    (a) For continuation of candidature (student must demonstrate satisfactory progressduring his/her candidature) i.e:(i) academic probation/warnings:

    - subject to subparagraph 3(a)(ii), probation/warning is issued tostudents if CAP

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    DocumentaryEvidence

    All required supporting documents should be attached to the completed application form.Certificates submitted in a language other than English must be accompanied by a translated andcertified copy. All supporting documents (original & photocopies) submitted by candidates willnot be returned. Further documentary evidence may be requested at a later date.

    Original official transcript, or its certified true copies, of candidates with qualifications other thanthose from NUS would be requested at the point when offer of admission is made. This should

    be sent directly from the issuing University to NUS in a SEALED envelope with its flap bearingthe security seal of the university and the signature of the Registrar or representative.

    TOEFL andIELTS Tests

    The quantity and quality of academic work at NUS cannot be accomplished without the masteryof the English language. The point is deliberately emphasized because graduate students at NUSsubmit assignments, take written examinations and are expected to participate actively inclassroom discussions. Applicants who graduated from Universities where English is not themain medium of instruction (e.g. China, Myanmar, Indonesia, etc) are required to demonstratetheir English proficiency by means of TOEFL* / IELTS** test scores.

    Applicants who graduated from English-medium Universities may be required to sit for theTOEFL/IELTS test, at the discretion of the Faculty of Engineering , so as to assess their

    suitability for university study.Applicants are expected to check the Acknowledgement Slip/Email sent to them as to whetherthey are required to sit for TOEFL/IELTS test. Those who are expected to do so, please submitthe originals/photocopies of their TOEFL/ IELTS scoresheets by the stipulated date.

    *TOEFL is the abbreviation for the Test of English as a Foreign Language.** IELTS is the abbreviation for the International English Language Testing System.

    The minimum score expected is:i. 600 (for TOEFL paper-based test) or

    ii. 250 (for TOEFL computer-based test) oriii. 92 (for TOEFL internet-based test) oriv. 6.5 score for IELTS (Academic).

    The examining authorities for the respective tests are:TOEFL: Educational Testing Service (ETS)

    PO Box 6151, Princeton NJ 08541-6151USATel: (609) 951-1100or contact the local United States Information ServiceWebsite: http://www.ets.org

    IELTS: University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate (UCLES)1 Hills Road, Cambridge CB1 2EUUnited KingdomTel: (01223) 55-3311 or contact the local British CouncilWebsite: http://www.ielts.org

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    Fees Session 2014/2015

    While you are pursuing your studies in NUS, you are liable to pay fees. The amount payable may depend on yournationality as well as whether you have previously enjoyed a Singapore government subsidy or sponsorship by a

    government agency.

    In essence, students either pay fees as set out in Tables 1 and 4 or Tables 2 and 4, while the M.Sc.(IP Mgt) students payfees set out in Tables 3 and 4.

    Category 1 Non-Subsidised Tuition FeesStudents who have previously enjoyed government subsidy/sponsorship by Ministry of Education (MOE) or anySingapore government agency (such as scholarships offered by the Ministries, Public Service Commission and StatutoryBoards) in a graduate programme (either Masters or Ph.D. degrees) will not be eligible for MOE subsidy in anothergraduate programme at the same or lower level. Instead, such students are liable to pay Non-Subsidised Tuition Fees .

    For example, students who have previously enjoyed subsidy/scholarship in a Masters programme and have attained theMasters degree will not be eligible for subsidy in another programme at Masters or lower level. The Non-SubsidisedFees rates determined by MOE in Academic Year 2014/2015 are shown in Table 1. The Non-Subsidised Fees rates

    payable for subsequent Academic Years are subject to revision. For the latest updates, please visit the websitehttp://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/gd-fees.html .

    DiagnosticEnglish Test(DET)

    ApplicationFee

    Payment byNETS

    Payment byCheque orBank Draft

    Payment byCredit Card

    Other tests (including the TOEFL Institutional Test) and those that claim to be predictions,estimations, equivalents, simulations, etc. of the TOEFL or IELTS are unacceptable. The TOEFL score or IELTS result is only valid for 2 years after the test and should be valid at the

    beginning of the application period for the designated M.Sc. degree.

    Successful candidates whose TOEFL/IELTS scores fall within the following ranges must register totake the Diagnostic English Test (DET) conducted by NUS Centre for English LanguageCommunication (CELC) :

    i.

    580 TOEFL paper-based test < 600ii. 237 TOEFL computer-based test < 250iii. 85 TOEFL internet-based test < 92iv. IELTS (Academic) = 6.0

    Candidates who do not achieve an expected proficiency level upon taking the DET will be requiredto read and obtain a satisfactory grade for the assigned English Course(s) conducted twice weekly.Classes are available both during the day and in the evening. Subject to availability, part-time studentswill be given priority to register for evening classes. Further details will be provided upon successfuladmission.

    An application fee for applying a programme must accompany each of the completed applicationforms. Application fees are non-refundable even for those who pay the incorrect amount or who do

    not submit the hardcopy of their application sets. Do ensure that your application is accompanied bythe correct amount of application fee.

    Application fee is in Singapore dollars: $40 (or US$37) for an application filed manually or $20 (orUS$18.50) for an application submitted online. Do note that this amount excludes bank charges (forthose paying by postal order or bank draft). Applications with insufficient application fees are deemedas incomplete and would not be processed as such.

    Personal payments by NETS will be accepted at the Student Service Centre (Cashiers Office), YusofIshak House, Level 1, No. 31 Lower Kent Ridge Road, NUS. The Student Service Centre accepts

    payments made from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm from Monday to Thursday and from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm onFriday. It is closed on Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays.

    All payments sent by post must be made by cheque, postal order or bank draft, payable to'National University of Singapore '.Cheques, postal orders and bank drafts must have the sender's name, address and telephonenumber written on the reverse side. Personal cheques, crossed, are accepted only from candidates inSingapore.

    E-payment by credit card is available to candidates whose applications are submitted online.

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    TABLE 1

    NON-SUBSIDISED TUITION FEES Payable (Per Semester) - regardless of nationality for M.Sc. programmes in : Chem Eng Civil Eng Elect Eng Env Eng

    Geotec HEWRM Ind & Sys Eng Mgt of Tech

    Mat Sci & Eng Mech Eng Offshore Tech Safety, Health &

    Env Tech

    Sys Design & Mgt Transp Sys & Mgt

    Full-time (S$) 18,900

    Part-time (S$) 9,450

    With effect from Semester 2, 2008/2009, students (all nationalities) who are re-admitted within NUS, or across NUS, NTU, SMU and SUTD, will be eligible for the subsidy up to the maximum course duration for the new course less thenumber of semesters of government subsidy/scholarship received for the previous incomplete course(s).

    Category 2 Subsidised Tuition FeesStudents who have never enjoyed/received any Ministry of Education (MOE)/government subsidy in any graduate programme of study at Masters or Ph.D. level in Singapore can enjoy subsidised tuition fees as shown in Table 2.

    TABLE 2

    SUBSIDISED TUITION FEES Payable (Per Semester) for M.Sc. programmes in : Chem Eng Civil Eng Elect Eng Env Eng

    Geotec HEWRM Ind & Sys Eng Mgt of Tech

    Mat Sci & Eng Mech Eng Offshore Tech

    Safety, Health &Env Tech

    Sys Design & Mgt Transp Sys & Mgt

    Type of ProgrammeSpore

    CitizensSpore

    PRs

    International Students# with service

    obligations

    without service

    obligations Full-time (S$) 4,500 6,300 9,000 14,975

    Part-time (S$) 2,250 3,150 4,500 7,500

    Category 3 Fees Payable for M.Sc.(IP Mgt) StudentsThe curriculum for M.Sc.(IP Mgt) consists of two parts: Part 1 and Part 2. For:

    Part 1 leading to the Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law (GCIP), this is offered by the NUS Faculty ofLaw through the IP Academy of Singapore (IPA). Students are liable to pay fees for Part 1 to IPA. The fees for Part1 are charged on a programme basis.

    Part 2 curriculum is offered by the Faculty of Engineering and is conducted at NUS. Students are liable to pay feesfor Part 2 to NUS. The fees for Part 2 are charged on a semester basis.

    For Part 2, students pay either the subsidised tuition fees or non-subsidised tuition fees, depending on whether they have previously enjoyed some form of subsidy/sponsorship by the Singapore government as described in the first paragraph ofthis document.

    TABLE 3

    Offered once a year in August

    TUITION FEES Payable(Non-Subsidised Tuition Fees) Spore Citizens Spore PRs

    InternationalStudents

    Part 1 - payable to IPA on a programme basis (S$) 11,235.00 12,358.50 14,605.50

    The fees for Part 1 indicated above are correct as of 12 June 2014 and subject to changes. Please refer to http://www.ipacademy.com.sg for the most updated information.

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    MISCELLANEOUS STUDENT FEESAll students (whether in Category 1, 2 or 3) reading modules at NUS are required to pay Miscellaneous Student Feesas shown in Table 4 below.

    TABLE 4

    MISCELLANEOUS STUDENT FEES (Per Semester)

    Full-time (S$) Part-time (S$)

    Student Services Fee (SSF) 148.20 120.40

    Health Service Fee (HSF) 60.45 NA

    # For programmes that are deemed feasible (based on industry demand) to implement a service obligation, the self-financinginternational student may be offered the option of signing the service obligation agreement in exchange for reduced tuitionfees. However, the student can only apply for service obligation with MOE on condition that they have not previouslyenjoyed MOEs government subsidy in another graduate programme (see Note 4 below).

    International students who have signed the Service Obligation Agreement are required to work in Singapore-basedcompanies for 3 years upon graduation. Singapore-based companies refer to local and international companies that have a

    base in Singapore that is registered with the Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) as well as companiesof such local and international companies registered with ACRA that are based overseas.You may refer to http://www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/graduate-studies/service-obligation.php for further information onservice obligation.

    NOTE:1. All fees shown here are in Singapore dollars and, except for tuition fees, include the prevailing GST. The GST for tuition

    fees is absorbed by the Ministry of Education (MOE).2. Unless otherwise indicated, all fees are payable on a semester basis.3. Fees published in this document are indicative only. Fees for subsequent academic years are subject to review by the

    Ministry of Education.4. For more information and the latest updates on fees and service obligation, please visit the website

    http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/gd-fees.html .

    Offered once a year in August

    Part 2 (Subsidised Tuition Fees)

    - payable to NUS on asemester basis

    SporeCitizens

    Spore

    PRs

    International Students# with serviceobligations

    without serviceobligations

    Full-time (S$) 4,500 6,300 9,000 14,975

    Part-time (S$) 2,250 3,150 4,500 7,500

    Part 2 (Non-Subsidised Tuition Fees) - payable to NUS on a semester basis, regardless of nationality

    Full-time (S$) 18,900

    Part-time (S$) 9,450

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    Deferment

    FinancialStatement for

    InternationalApplicants

    Once an offer of admission is made to a successful applicant, no deferment of registration will be granted to candidates who are currently residing in Singapore. Successful applicants who areunable to register will have to re-apply for admission. Candidates who are pursuing full-timestudy and who are presently not residing in Singapore may, subject to approval, be granteddeferment for at most one semester. All requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

    Overseas applicants who are not residing or not working in Singapore are only eligible to applyfor admission to pursue graduate programmes on a full-time basis. For candidates who are not

    on any scholarship or sponsorship (e.g. companys), their application must be accompanied bydocumentary evidence to show their ability to support themselves financially (i.e. estimatedliving expenses of S$18,000 a year in Singapore). As such, applicants are to provide either:

    a bank statement indicating a balance of at least S$18,000 or its equivalent in savings / fixeddeposit account(s); or

    a letter of confirmation and financial statement from a sponsor [e.g. bank statement of sponsor indicating a balance of at least S$18,000 or its equivalent in savings / fixed depositaccount(s)].

    This amount is based on the minimum period of one year taken to complete the programme onfull-time basis. In addition, candidates must also ensure that they have the financial means tosee through their programme of study, in terms of paying for their tuition and other related fees,

    for their entire programme of study.

    Please refer to the section on 'Guide for International Applicants' (pages 41 & 42) for details onimmigration matters, accommodation and estimated cost of living.

    FinancialAssistance

    (1) Tuition FeeLoan

    (2) NUSGraduateScholarshipfor ASEANNationals(NUS GSA)

    Financial assistance is available in the form of (1) Tuition Fee Loan, and(2) NUS GSA scholarship for relevant full-time graduate candidates who are nationals ofASEAN member countries, except Singapore citizens and permanent residents .

    Registered full-time students who are pursuing government-subsidised graduate programmesmay apply for a loan under the Tuition Fee Loan Scheme. Details and application forms for theloans are available from the website http://www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/graduate-studies/tuitionfee-loan.php or may be obtained from the Student Service Centre (CashiersOffice), Yusof Ishak House, Level 1, No. 31 Lower Kent Ridge Road, NUS.

    The National University of Singapore (NUS) offers NUS GSA scholarships to deserving studentseach academic year. These awards are financed by the People of Singapore and the University.The NUS GSA will provide each scholar with the following:

    (i) Monthly stipend of S$1,350 throughout the period of the award;(ii) One-time book allowance of S$500;(iii) Visa and Students Pass fee;(iv) Medical examination fees for Students Pass application (capped at S$60);(v) Tuition and Miscellaneous Student Fees at NUS, throughout the period of the award;(vi) Cost of economy travel directly from the home country to Singapore upon award of the

    scholarship (capped at S$500 and 20 kg baggage per trip); and(vii) Cost of economy travel directly from Singapore back to the home country upon successful

    completion of the course of study leading to the award of the degree (capped at S$500 and 20kg baggage per trip).

    The tenure of the award is for an academic year (i.e. 2 semesters). The scholar has noobligation or bond to be employed by NUS or in Singapore, but is expected to complete thedesignated M.Sc. degree and return to the home country.

    The NUS Graduate Scholarship for ASEAN Nationals (NUS GSA) is only applicable forAugust intakes . Candidates who apply for January intakes will not be considered for thisscholarship. Hence, please apply for the M.Sc. programmes for the August intakes instead.

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    EligibilityCriteria forNUS GSAScholarship

    OtherSuitabilityTests

    Notificationof Application

    Release ofApplicationResults

    Appeal for Reconsiderationof Application

    1. NationalityThe candidate must be a national from any of the 10 ASEAN member countries. ASEAN is the abbreviationfor the Association of South E ast Asian Nations and it comprises of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos,Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. However, Singapore citizens and

    permanent residents are not eligible to apply.

    2. Excellent Academic RecordThe candidate must have an excellent academic record (i.e. top 10% of the class).

    3. Successful AdmissionThe candidate must be admitted or will be admitted to pursue a NUS GSA-designated M.Sc. degree (bycoursework) on full-time study. For the NUS Faculty of Engineering, all M.Sc. programmes are consideredas NUS GSA-designated programmes.

    Successful scholarship applicants pursuing the M.Sc.(Intellectual Property Management) degree willreceive sponsorship only for Part 2 of the programme. Part 1 will continue to be self-financing.

    4. TOEFL or IELTS ScoreThe candidate is expected to have a good command of the English language. A candidate's English language

    proficiency will be determined by:a. the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 600 (paper-based test)

    or 250 (computer-based test) or 92 (internet-based test); or b. the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) result (Academic) of at least

    6.5.

    5. Relevant Work ExperienceA minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience as at the application deadline (i.e. for the M.Sc.

    programmes).

    6. Referee Reports / Recommendation LettersAt least 2 referee reports / recommendation letters are required.

    A candidate will not be considered for the NUS GSA if the candidate does not fulfil thenationality and all other requirements as specified in the paragraph on Eligibility Criteria for

    NUS GSA Scholarship or if the candidate's application is incomplete or is received after thedeadline.

    For further details on NUS GSA, please refer to the website athttp://www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/graduate-studies/scholarships-ngs.php .

    Candidates may, at the discretion of the Executive Committee for Graduate Studies inEngineering, be required to undergo such other tests as may be set to assess their suitability forUniversity study and to appear for interviews.

    An Acknowledgement Slip/Email will be sent to you to confirm the receipt of your application,as well as to inform you of any outstanding documents you need to submit.

    All applicants will expect to be informed on the outcome of their applications by mid November2014 . Until then, we regret that we are unable to advise applicants on the status of theirapplications due to the large number of applicants seeking admission.

    Unsuccessful applicants must submit their appeals by end November 2014 . Each appeal should preferably be in letter format, stating the M.Sc. programme(s) that the applicant would like toappeal for admission to and the reasons for appeal.

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    Enquiries

    Application/GeneralInformation

    ProgrammeDetails

    If you need more information, you may contact the following office/staff :

    General Enquiries Graduate Studies Office 6516 6510 [email protected]

    Ms S C Cheng Graduate Studies Office 6516 8301 [email protected] SY Tan Graduate Studies Office 6516 4488 [email protected] S H Tay IP Academy

    M.Sc.(IP Mgt) only6330 8691 tay_soh_hui@ipacademy.

    com.sg

    Ms Cecilia ShantiDewi

    M.Sc.(Hydraulic Engrg &Water Resources Mgt) only

    6601 2681 [email protected]

    Prof E T Kang Chemical Engrg 6516 2189 [email protected] K H Tan Civil Engrg / Geotec 6516 2260 [email protected] C C Ko Electrical Engrg 6516 5156 [email protected]/Prof J Z He Environmental Engrg 6516 3385 [email protected]

    Prof H F Cheong Hydraulic Engrg & WaterResources Mgt

    6516 2148 [email protected]

    A/Prof K M Ng Industrial & Sys Engrg 6516 5541 [email protected]/Prof J S Chen Materials Sci & Engrg 6516 7574 [email protected]/Prof Kumar, ASenthil

    Mechanical Engrg 6516 6800 [email protected]

    A/Prof K H Chai IP Mgt / Mgt of Tech 6516 2250 [email protected]

    Dr W Bai Offshore Tech 6516 2288 [email protected]/Prof S C Foo Safety, Health & Env Tech 6516 8721 [email protected]/Prof W T Chan Sys Design & Mgt 6516 2576 [email protected]

    Dr G P Ong,Raymond

    Transp Sys & Mgt 6516 2279 [email protected]

    Location ofDepartments General Office

    (You may refer tothe map of

    Faculty of Engineering onthe last page ofthis booklet)

    Programmes Tel. No. Location Chemical Engrg / Safety, Health & Env Tech 6516 5031 E5 02-09 Civil Engrg / Geotec / Environmental Engrg 6516 5827 E1A 07-03 Offshore Tech / Transp Sys & Mgt 6516 4314 E1A 07-03Electrical Engrg 6516 2109 E4 05-45

    Hydraulic Engrg & Water Resources Mgt

    6601 2681 E1A 07-03Industrial & Sys Engrg 6516 5497 E1A 06-25 Mgt of Tech / Sys Design & Mgt 6516 8502 EA 05-34Materials Sci & Engrg 6516 5192 EA 03-09 Mechanical Engrg 6516 5122 EA 07-04 IP Mgt url: http://www.ipacademy.com.sg

    6330 8691 IP Academy51 Bras Basah Road#06-04, Manulife CentreSingapore 189554

    Research-BasedProgrammes

    Graduate programmes leading to the Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) and Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) degrees are also available. These are research-based degrees and have differentapplication requirements. More information may be obtained by writing to the Graduate StudiesOffice or visit our website at http://www.gse.nus.edu.sg/applications.html#research .

    Only offered once a year in August

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    COURSE DETAILS

    Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management Industrial & Systems Engineering Intellectual Property Management # Management of Technology Materials Science & Engineering Mechanical Engineering Offshore Technology Safety, Health and Environmental Technology Systems Design and Management Transportation Systems & Management

    Only offered once a year in August.# Jointly offered by Faculty of Law & Faculty of Engineering

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    MASTER OF SCIENCE (CHEMICAL ENGINEERING)

    Course Requirements

    The graduation requirements include obtaining a minimum Cumulative Average Point (CAP) of 3.0 (equivalent to anaverage of Grade B-) for the best 40 MCs, inclusive of core modules. Of the 40 MCs, at least 30 MCs must be atgraduate level within the subject or in a related discipline, the remaining credits may be from other levels in the same orother disciplines as approved by the Department.

    Students of the M.Sc. (Chem. Eng.) must successfully complete a programme of study consisting of at least four coremodules, at least three electives from Group 1 and the remaining modules from Group 2. Modules in Group 1 are inseveral specialised areas of chemical engineering while those in Group 2 consist of selected modules from the Master ofScience programmes in Environmental Engineering and Safety, Health and Environmental Technology approved by theDepartment.

    Core Modules

    1. CN5010 Mathematical Methods in Chemical & Environmental Engineering2. CN5020 Advanced Reaction Engineering3. CN5030 Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics4. CN5040 Advanced Transport Phenomena

    5. CN5050 Advanced Separation Processes

    Elective Modules

    Group 11. CN5111 Optimization of Chemical Processes2. CN5115 Distillation Dynamics and Control3. CN5121 Electrochemical Systems and Methods4. CN5131 Colloids and Surfaces5. CN5152 Chiral Sciences and Technologies6. CN5161 Polymer Processing Engineering7. CN5162 Advanced Polymeric Materials8. CN5172 Biochemical Engineering

    9. CN5173 Downstream Processing of Biochemical & Pharmaceutical Products10. CN5174 Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing11. CN5181 Computer Aided Chemical Engineering12. CN5183 Multivariable Controller Design13. CN5185 Batch Process Engineering14. CN5186 Design and Operation of Process Networks15. CN5191 Project Engineering16. CN5192 Future Fuel Options: Prospects and Technologies17. CN5193 Instrumental Methods of Analysis18. CN5222 Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemicals19. CN5241 Viscoelastic Fluids20. CN5251 Membrane Science and Technology21. CN5371 Special Topics in Biochemical Engineering and Bioseparations

    22. CN5391 Selected Topics in Advanced Chemical Engineering I23. CN5392 Selected Topics in Advanced Chemical Engineering II24. CN5555 Chemical Engineering Project

    Group 2 1. ESE5202 Air Pollution Control Technology2. ESE5602 Environmental Management Systems3. SH5004 Fundamentals in Industrial Hygiene4. SH5201 Hazard Identification and Evaluation Techniques5. SH5202 Quantified Risk Analysis6. SH5204 Safety Engineering

    Not all modules listed above are necessarily available in any one year, and new modules may be made available from

    time to time. For more details about the modules offered, please refer to the web site:http://www.chbe.nus.edu.sg/postgraduate/admissions

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    MASTER OF SCIENCE (CIVIL ENGINEERING)

    The Master of Science (Civil Engineering) course, or M.Sc.(CE), is hosted by the Department of Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering. The program accepts both full time and part time students. To qualify for the M.Sc.(CE) degree with orwithout an area of specialization, a candidate must successfully complete a programme of study consisting of at least 40Modular Credits (MCs). At least 30 MCs must be taken from level 5000 and 6000 modules. In addition, a student mustobtain a minimum CAP of 3.0 (Grade B-) for the best modules equivalent to 40 MCs (inclusive of compulsory modules,

    where required). Students are not allowed to do a module which they have previously taken and counted towards a differentdegree programme without prior permission from the Head of Department. A student may choose to graduate with one ofthe following degrees:

    M.Sc. (Civil Engineering) M.Sc. (Civil Engineering) with specialization in Structural Engineering M.Sc. (Civil Engineering) with specialization in Geotechnical Engineering M.Sc. (Civil Engineering) with specialization in Infrastructure Project Management

    To be awarded with a specialization, the student must also meet the requirements for that specialization as stipulated below.

    Specialization in Structural Engineering

    At least 5 of the following distinct modules , each with a grade point of at least 2.0 (Grade C):

    CE5509 Advanced Structural Steel DesignCE5510 Advanced Structural Concrete DesignCE5513 Plastic Analysis of StructuresCE5514 Plate and Shell StructuresCE5604 Advanced Concrete TechnologyCE5610 Assessment and Retrofit of Concrete StructuresCE5611 Precast Concrete TechnologyCE6006 Advanced Finite Element AnalysisCE6705 Analysis and Design of Buildings Against Hazards

    Should a student have sufficient reasons to replace any of the above modules by another appropriate module, approvalmust be sought from the Head, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering or his nominee.

    Elective modulesThe remaining five modules (20 MCs) may be selected from level 5000 and 6000 modules offered by the MSc (CE)

    programme of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Modules taken outside the Department are subjectto the general guidelines and Departments approval.

    Specialization in Geotechnical Engineering

    At least 5 of the following distinct modules , each with a grade point of at least 2.0 (Grade C):

    CE5101 Seepage and Consolidation of SoilsCE5104 Underground SpaceCE5105 Analytical and Numerical Methods in Foundation EngineeringCE5106 Ground ImprovementCE5107 Pile FoundationsCE5108 Earth Retaining Structures

    Should a student have sufficient reasons to replace any of the above modules by another appropriate module, approvalmust be sought from the Head, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering or his nominee.

    Elective modulesThe remaining five modules (20 MCs) may be selected from level 5000 and 6000 modules offered by the MSc (CE)

    programme of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Modules taken outside the Department are subjectto the general guidelines and Departments approval.

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    Specialization in Infrastructure Project Management

    At least 5 of the following distinct modules , each with a grade point of at least 2.0 (Grade C):

    CE5603 Engineering Economics and Project EvaluationCE5804 Global Infrastructure Project ManagementCE5805 Construction Equipment & MethodsCE5806 Construction Project and Site ControlPM5103 Contract ManagementPM5109 Project Management Law

    Should a student have sufficient reasons to replace any of the above modules by another appropriate module, approvalmust be sought from the Head, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering or his nominee.

    At least 3 of the following elective modules:

    CE5207 Pavement Network Management SystemsCE5604 Advanced Concrete TechnologyCE5610 Assessment and Retrofit of Concrete StructuresCE5611 Precast Concrete TechnologyCE5880 Topics in Project Management EngineeringCE6001 Operations and Management of Infrastructure SystemsPM5104 Development ManagementPM5105 Development FinanceIE5122 Statistical Quality ControlIE5208 Systems Approach to Project ManagementIE5404 Large Scale Systems EngineeringCN5191 Project EngineeringSH5201 Hazard Identification and Evaluation TechniquesSH5401 SHE and Quality Management Systems

    Elective modulesThe remaining two modules (8 MCs) may be selected from level 5000 and 6000 modules offered by the MSc (CE)

    programme of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Modules taken outside the Department are subjectto the general guidelines and Departments approval.

    In addition, at least five out of the ten required modules must be CE modules.

    Note : Not all modules listed are necessarily available in any one year.

    For more details about the modules offered, please refer to the web site athttp://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/cee/programmes/MSc_ce.html

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    MASTER OF SCIENCE (ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING)

    The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering is structured around lectures and end-of-semester examinationsduring the regular semester I and II of the academic year. Candidates may opt for part-time or full-time study.

    Lectures are usually held on weekdays in the evening from 6.00pm to 9.00pm.

    A candidate needs to complete at least 10 modules (40 modular credits) with a minimum cumulative average point(CAP) of 3.0 (B-) in order to graduate. The English Language requirement, where relevant, is in addition to the courseworkrequirements. Graduate English courses are excluded from the CAP computation.

    Student may read for a M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with or without an area of specialization.

    If a student has opted for a specialization and has met the graduation requirements for the MSc., but has not met therequirements for graduating with the specialization, then by default, the student will graduate with the M.Sc. degree withoutspecialization indicated.

    The specializations available are:

    1. Automation and Control Engineering2. Communications Engineering3. Computer Engineering4. Nanoelectronics5. Power and Energy Systems

    Whether or not a specialization is opted, a candidate may offer projects in lieu of graduate modules. If a candidate opts fora project, he/she has to propose a suitable project and find an appropriate supervisor. The candidate's experience andexpertise in his/her workplace should help to identify a suitable project.

    There are 2 types of projects (only one of these types can be taken):

    Type 1: Independent Study Modules, EE5001/ EE5002 (equivalent to one graduate module)

    Type 2: EE Project, EE5003 (equivalent to two graduate modules)

    For information on staff research areas, please visit the ECE website at: http://www.ece.nus.edu.sg/community/faculty

    Some modules have prerequisites. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that the prerequisite requirements are met.Likewise, if a specialization is opted for, the candidate has to ensure that the requirements for this specialization aresatisfied. Please refer to the requirements for each of the specializations given below.

    Candidates are asked to note that some modules are offered in Semester I and others in Semester 2. However, due to variousconstraints, some modules may not be offered at all in any particular year. Candidates should note this in planning theirstudy programme.

    Candidates should also note that the final composition of graduate modules proposed by them is subject to approval, as itmust always reflect a degree in Electrical Engineering. Candidate may take up to 2 graduate level modules from otherdepartments, i.e., those without EE codes, subject to approval.

    Other elective modules may be chosen from within the Department. Modules taken outside the Department are subject tothe general guidelines and Departments approval.

    M.Sc. (ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING) - WITHOUT A SPECIALIZATION

    Student who did not opt for a specialization will need to meet the course requirement of at least 40 modular credits(inclusive of foundation/core modules, where required) of which at least 30 MCs must be at graduate level within therelated disciplines, and the remaining credits may be from other levels in the same or other disciplines subject to theapproval of the Department.

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    To complete 10 modules or its equivalent from the following:

    EE5xxx(R) Any EE5000(R) level series graduate moduleEE6xxx Any EE6000 level series graduate moduleEE5001 Independent Study Module IEE5002 Independent Study Module IIEE5003 EE Project

    (modules from EE4000 level series or without EE codes are subject to approval)

    SPECIALIZATION IN AUTOMATION AND CONTROL ENGINEERING

    Compulsory Modules

    EE5101R Linear SystemsEE5103R Computer Control SystemsEE5108 Instrumentation and Sensors

    Elective Modules for Specialization ( at least 3 modules )

    EE4302 Advanced Control SystemsEE4306 Distributed Autonomous Robotic Systems

    EE5102 Multivariable Control Systems OREE6102 Multivariable Control Systems (Advanced)EE5104 Adaptive Control Systems OREE6104 Adaptive Control Systems (Advanced)EE5106R Advanced RoboticsEE5107 Optimal Control Systems OREE6107 Optimal Control Systems (Advanced)EE5109 Applications of MechatronicsEE5110 Special Topics in Automation and Control OREE6110 Special Topics in Automation and Control (Advanced)EE6105 Non-linear Dynamics and ControlEE6701 Evolutionary Computation

    SPECIALIZATION IN COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING

    Compulsory Modules

    EE5135 Digital CommunicationsEE5310 Communication Networking Fundamentals

    Elective Modules for Specialization ( at least 3 modules )

    EE5132 Wireless and Sensor NetworksEE5133 Statistical Signal Processing TechniquesEE5134 Optical Communications and NetworksEE5137R Stochastic ProcessesEE5138R Optimization for Communication SystemsEE5139R Information Theory for Communication SystemsEE5401 Cellular Mobile CommunicationsEE5404 Satellite CommunicationsEE6130 Classical & Modern Channel CodingEE6131 Wireless Communications (Advanced)

    SPECIALIZATION IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING

    Compulsory Modules

    EE5902R Multiprocessor SystemsEE5903 Real-Time Systems

    Elective modules for Specialization ( at least 3 modules )

    EE4212 Computer VisionEE4213 Image ProcessingEE5201 Magnetic Recording TechnologyEE5904R Neural NetworksEE5907R Pattern Recognition

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    MASTER OF SCIENCE (ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING)

    Overview

    The Master of Science in Environmental Engineering programme is targeted at graduates who are either working, orconsidering a career, in environmental engineering, and wish to be part of the global effort to incorporate environmentalconsiderations in all human activities. The curriculum is sufficiently flexible to accommodate students from science andtechnology backgrounds as well as provide practicing engineers an opportunity to enhance their technical competence.

    This programme is also suitable for graduates who wish to build on their prior educational background and professionalexperience in the field of environmental science and technology, and to acquire new skills for solving advancedenvironmental engineering problems, thus enabling them to contribute in greater measure to Singapores push to developits environmental technology industry. The programme will prepare students to contribute to the environmental protectionefforts spearheaded by the countries in the region. In addition, this broad-based educational programme would be ofrelevant interest to professionals in the governments regulatory and statutory bodies, as well as in institutes of higherlearning.

    The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Engineering is structured around lectures, continual assessments and end-of-semester examinations. Candidates may opt for part time or full-time study.

    Part-time students will normally read 2 graduate modules equivalent to 8 MCs per semester and attend lectures twoevenings per week. Full-time students will normally read 3-4 graduate modules equivalent to 12-16 MCs per semester and

    attend lectures three-four evenings per week.

    A candidate needs to complete a program of study consisting of 1 core module and at least 9 elective or other approvedmodules.

    Some modules may have prerequisites. It is the candidates responsibility to ensure that the prerequisites requirements, ifany, are met.

    Candidates should also note that the final composition of graduate modules proposed by themselves is subject to approval by Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Candidates may, as a part of the 10-module requirement for theMSc and subject to approval by Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, take up to 2 graduate modules notexceeding 10 MCs that are from other departments/faculties.

    Degree Requirements

    The graduate requirements include obtaining a minimum Cumulative Average Point (CAP) of 3.0 (equivalent to an averageof Grade of B-) for the best 40 Modular Credits (MCs), inclusive of core module. Of the 40 MCs, all must be at graduatelevel and at least 30 MCs must be within the subject or in a related discipline, while the remaining credits may be fromother disciplines as approved by Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

    Students are not allowed to take a module which they have previously taken and counted towards a different degree programme without prior permission from the Head of Department.

    Core Module

    ESE5001 Environmental Engineering Principles

    Elective Modules

    ESE5002 Physical and Process PrinciplesESE5003 Environmental Chemical PrinciplesESE5004 Research ProjectESE5201 Combustion Pollution ControlESE5202 Air Pollution Control TechnologyESE5203 Aerosol Science and TechnologyESE5204 Toxic & Hazardous Waste ManagementESE5205 Sludge and Solid Waste ManagementESE5301 Environmental Biological PrinciplesESE5401 Water Quality Management

    ESE5402 Industrial Wastewater ControlESE5403 Water Reclamation & ReuseESE5404 Biological Treatment ProcessesESE5405 Water Treatment ProcessesESE5406 Membrane Treatment Processes and Modelling

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    ESE5407 Membrane Technology for Water ManagementESE5601 Environmental Risk AssessmentESE5602 Environmental Management SystemsESE5603 Pollution Minimisation and PreventionESE5604 Process Engineering Design PrinciplesESE5607 Green CatalysisESE5608 Heavy Metals in the EnvironmentESE5901 Environmental Technology (restricted module)

    ESE6001 Environmental Fate of Organic ContaminantsESE6301 Topics in Environmental BiotechnologyESE6401 Advanced Biological Treatment ProcessesESE6402 Advanced Water Treatment ProcessesESE6403 Topics in Membrane PurificationESE6404 Advanced Contaminant Transport

    Program Structure for M.Sc. (Environmental Engineering)

    A. To complete the following 1 Core ModuleESE5001 Environmental Engineering Principles

    B. At least 7 elective modules from the following

    ESE5xxx Any ESE5000 level series graduate elective moduleESE6xxx Any ESE6000 level series graduate elective module

    C. Up to 2 additional elective modules for a total of 10 modules for the MSc.

    D . Note that all 10 required modules can be from Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering but amaximum of 2 modules of the 10 required modules may be from other Departments/Faculties,including the following modules (subject to approval of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering)

    DE5107 Environmental PlanningGE6211 Spatial Data ProcessingLX5103 Environmental LawPP5227 Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Management

    SH5101 Industrial ToxicologySH5104 Occupational Health

    All modules listed are of 4 MCs each.

    Please note also that not all modules listed are necessarily available in any one year. For more details on the modulesoffered, please refer to the website: http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/cee/programmes/MSC_Env

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    MASTER OF SCIENCE (GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING)

    The Master of Science (Geotechnical Engineering) course, or M.Sc.(Geotec), is hosted by the Department of Civil andEnvironmental Engineering.

    A candidate must successfully complete a programme of study with at least 40 Modular Credits (MCs), comprising :

    (a) 28 MCs from the list of core modules; and(b) the remaining MCs from the list of elective modules

    In addition, a student must obtain a minimum CAP of 3.0 (Grade B-) for the best modules equivalent to 40 MCs, inclusiveof the core modules. Furthermore, the grade point obtained for each of the 7 core modules must be at least 2.5 (Grade C+).A student is allowed one re-take for at most two core modules if the grade point obtained is less than 2.5 (Grade C+). Astudent must also obtain satisfactory progress during his/her candidature.

    Generally, students are not allowed to retake a module which they have read previously (e.g. during their B.Eng.candidature). However, where a student has taken a core module of the M.Sc.(Geotec) programme during his NUSB.Eng./B.Tech degree programme and obtained a grade below C+, the student may, subject to Departments approval, beallowed to retake the module and it will be counted as his/her second attempt at that module.

    Core Modules

    The list below shows the core modules, which are 4 MCs each.

    CE4257 Linear Finite Element AnalysisCE5108 Earth Retaining StructuresCE5111 Underground Construction Design ProjectCE5112 Structural Support Systems for ExcavationCE5113 Geotechnical Investigation and MonitoringCE6101 Geotechnical Constitutive ModellingCE6102 Geotechnical Analysis 1

    Elective Modules

    The list below shows the elective modules, which are 4 MCs each.

    CE5101 Seepage and Consolidation of SoilsCE5104 Underground SpaceCE5105 Analytical and Numerical Methods in Foundation EngineeringCE5106 Ground ImprovementCE5107 Pile FoundationsCE5881 Topics in Geotechnical EngineeringCE6002 Analysis of Civil Engineering ExperimentsCE6003 Numerical Methods in Engineering Mechanics

    Note : Not all modules listed are necessarily available in any one year.

    1 CE6102 requires two pre-requisites/co-requisites, namely CE4257 and CE6101. In other words, students need to havetaken CE4257 and CE6101 in a previous semester or are taking them in the same semester as CE6102. Otherwise, thesystem will not register him/her for CE6102. In terms of contents, CE6102 will draw heavily from CE4257 and CE6101.For this reason, students are advised to take CE4257 and CE6101 as early as possible in their study.

    Only offered once a year in August

    For more details about the modules offered, please refer to the web site athttp://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/cee/programmes/MSc_ge.html

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    MASTER OF SCIENCE (HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING & WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT)

    The Master of Science (Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management) course, or M.Sc.(HEWRM), is hosted by the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. The programme accepts both full time and part time students.To qualify for the M.Sc.(HEWRM) degree, a candidate must successfully complete a programme of study consisting ofat least 40 Modular Credits (MCs). At least 30 MCs must be at graduate level within the subject or in related disciplines.

    The core requirements total 28 MCs of which 20 MCs are graduate courses while the remaining 8 MCs are in the form ofan M.Sc. project for which students will work on innovative research in the HEWRM field. The remaining 12 MCs will

    be obtained from elective modules. In addition, a student must obtain a minimum CAP of 3.0 (Grade B-) for the bestmodules equivalent to 40 MCs (inclusive of core modules, where required). Students who do not meet the requirementwill be allowed to retake once, up to 2 (two) core modules within the given programme time frame. The better grade will

    be used to compute CAP.

    Students are not allowed to do a module which they have previously taken and counted towards a different degree programme without prior permission from the Head of Department.

    Core Modules

    CE5307 Wave Hydrodynamics and Physical Oceanography

    CE5308 Coastal Processes and Sediment TransportCE5310 HydroinformaticsCE5311 Environmental Modelling with ComputersCE5312 River MechanicsCE5314 HEWRM Project (8 MCs)

    Elective Modules

    CE5313 Groundwater HydrologyCE5603 Engineering Economics and Project EvaluationCE5710 Design of Floating StructuresCE5711 Offshore Moorings and RisersCE5883A Topics in Hydraulic & Water Resources - Environmental Hydraulics

    ESE5001 Basic Environmental Science and EngineeringESE5601 Environmental Risk AssessmentESE5602 Environmental Management SystemsESE5405 Water Treatment ProcessesESE5901 Environmental TechnologyIE5203 Decision AnalysisPP 5257 Water Policy and GovernancePP 5294 Dynamic Modelling of Public Policy Systems

    Unless indicated otherwise, each module earns 4MCs.

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    REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIALIZATION IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

    To be awarded the specialization in Project Management, a candidate must complete 5 compulsory modules and 4elective modules. For the compulsory modules, a candidate has to read IE5001, IE5002, IE5003, IE5004 and, eitherIE5208 or IE5214.

    Compulsory Modules:

    IE 5001 Operations Planning and Control IIE 5002 Applied Engineering StatisticsIE 5003 Cost Analysis and Engineering EconomyIE 5004 Engineering Probability and SimulationIE 5208 Systems Approach to Project Management or IE 5214 Infocomm Systems Project Management

    At least four of the following electives:

    IE 5121 Quality Planning and ManagementIE 5125 Software Quality EngineeringIE 5202 Applied Forecasting MethodsIE 5211 New Product ManagementIE 5212 Management of Technological InnovationIE 5291 Topics in Engineering ManagementIE 5301 Human Factors in Engineering and DesignIE 5404 Large Scale Systems EngineeringIE 5903 Independent Study in Project ManagementIE 5904 Research Project in Project Management

    A candidate may offer projects in lieu of graduate modules regardless whether he has selected the area of specialization.If a candidate opts for a project, he/she has to propose a suitable project and find an appropriate supervisor. TheDepartment does not have a list of projects. The candidates experience and expertise in his/her workplace should help toidentify a suitable project. There are two types of projects of which a candidate can select to do one type only.

    (i) IE5903 Independent Study in Project Management (4 MCs) to be completed in one semester.(ii) IE5904 Research Project in Project Management (8 MCs) to be completed in two semesters.

    Please visit http://www.ise.nus.edu.sg/people/academic.html for information on academic staff research areas.

    LISTS OF MODULES OFFERED IN THE PROGRAM

    Foundation Modules

    IE 5001 Operations Planning and Control IIE 5002 Applied Engineering StatisticsIE 5003 Cost Analysis and Engineering EconomyIE 5004 Engineering Probability and Simulation

    Systems Engineering and Methodologies Modules

    IE 5107 Material Flow SystemsIE 5108 Facility Layout and LocationIE 5202 Applied Forecasting MethodsIE 5203 Decision AnalysisIE 5205 Healthcare Systems and AnalyticsIE 5206 Energy and Sustainability: A Systems ApproachIE 5401 Industrial LogisticsIE 5402 Introduction to Systems Engineering and ArchitectureIE 5403 Systems Engineering Case StudiesIE 5404 Large Scale Systems EngineeringIE 5405 Inventory SystemsIE5407 Flexibility in Engineering Systems DesignIE 5409 Topics in Systems EngineeringIE 5504 Systems Modeling and Advanced SimulationIE 5506 Computer-Based Decision SystemsIE 5508 Applied Systems Optimization

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    Quality and Reliability Engineering Modules

    IE 5006 Learning from Data IE 5121 Quality Planning and ManagementIE 5122 Statistical Quality ControlIE 5123 Reliability EngineeringIE 5124 Quality and Reliability by Design

    IE 5125 Software Quality EngineeringIE 5126 Statistical Design and Analysis of ExperimentsIE 5129 Topics in Quality and Reliability Engineering

    Engineering Management Modules

    IE 5201 Service Operations Analysis and DesignIE 5208 Systems Approach to Project ManagementIE 5211 New Product ManagementIE 5212 Management of Technological InnovationIE 5213 Service Innovation and ManagementIE 5214 Infocomm Systems Project ManagementIE 5217 Fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma

    IE 5291 Topics in Engineering Management Human Engineering Modules

    IE 5301 Human Factors in Engineering and DesignIE 5302 Ergonomics and Workplace DesignIE 5307 Topics in Human Factors Engineering

    All modules are 4 MCs and some modules are offered in selected years only.Module descriptions are available at http://www.ise.nus.edu.sg/MSc/msc-modules.html .For further information about the program, please visit the website at http://www.ise.nus.edu.sg/MSc.

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    MASTER OF SCIENCE (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT)

    Overview

    In todays knowledge-based economy, IP is a key asset and its effective management is vital for the success and sustainedgrowth of technology-related businesses.

    This Master of Science in IP Management (MSc IP Management), jointly offered by the Faculty of Engineering and the

    Faculty of Law, is targeted at mid to senior management level professionals with an engineering and science backgroundwho wish to specialize in the management of IP in a technology related environment. This is a multidisciplinary field whichspans law, management science and engineering.

    Curriculum Requirements

    The curriculum for the MSc in IP Management consists of mainly two parts: Intellectual Property Law and Managementof Technology. The Faculty of Law is currently offering the Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law (GCIP)through the IP Academy, Singapore 1. The Faculty of Engineering is also offering the MSc in Management of Technology(MOT).

    A full-time or part-time candidate for the degree of Master of Science in IP Management must successfully complete a programme of study consisting of 40 MCs:

    (a) Completion of the GCIP (with minimum average mark of 55%),(b) 20 MCs from MSc (MOT) modules.

    Students will have to successfully complete the GCIP (with minimum average mark of 55%) first before proceeding to theMSc (MOT) modules. Completion of the GCIP is equivalent to completion of 20 MCs at the graduate level. 2

    Subject to the approval of the Programme Manager for MSc (IP Mgt), students may be allowed to take up to 4 MCs outsidethe prescribed curriculum in lieu of the required MSc (MOT) modules to complete the M.Sc degree.

    ModulesThe students should complete a programme of study consisting of two parts:

    Part 1: Completion of the GCIP (20 MCs) . For details of the GCIP curriculum, please refer to

    http://www.ipacademy.com.sg/section/education/gcip.html

    Part 2: Completion of a programme of study on the MOT course consisting of 20 MCs, selected from thefollowing MOT modules (modules are 4 MCs each unless otherwise stated):

    1. MT5001 IP Management2. MT5002 Management of Industrial R&D3. MT5003 Creativity and Innovation4. MT5006 Strategic & New Product Development*5. MT5007/BMA5115 Management of Technological Innovation6. MT5008/BMA5404 Corporate Entrepreneurship7. MT5009 Analyzing Hi-Tech Opportunities8. MT5010 Technology Intelligence & IP Strategy

    9. MT5011 Finance for Engineering & Technology Management10. MT5012 Marketing of High-Technology Products and Innovations11. MT5013 Global Innovation Management12 MT5014 Systems Approach to Tech & Innov Mgt13 MT5015 The Financial and Business Aspects of Intellectual Property (IP)14 MT5016 Business Models for Hi-Tech Products15. MT5880A Topics in MOT - Techno-Economics Systems16. MT5880B Topics in MOT - Institutional Innovation17 MT5880C Topics in MOT - Disruptive Technologies and Value Innovation18. MT5900 MOT Research Project (8 MCs)19. MT6001 Research in Technology & Innovation Management @

    1 IP Academy, Singapore was established as a national initiative dedicated to the deepening and broadening of Singapores knowledge andcapabilities in Intellectual Property (IP) protection, management and exploitation.

    2 The total lecture hours for GCIP is 195 hours, which is equivalent to the typical 5 4-MC modules with lecture hours of 39 each.

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    20. IE5208 Systems Approach to Project Management21. IE5211 New Product Management*22. SDM5003 Knowledge Management23. SDM5004 Systems Engineering Project Management

    At the discretion of the Programme Manager, one of the MOT modules equivalent to 4 MCs can be substituted for an

    equivalent module outside this prescribed curriculum. Also, not all modules listed are necessarily available in any onesemester or year. For more information, please refer to http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/etm/programmes/IPM.htm Only offered once a year in August.* Modules are mutually exclusive@ Module is meant for students who are interested to do research and want to contribute to the knowledge of Technology & Innovation Management

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    MASTER OF SCIENCE (MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY)

    Overview

    The purpose of the proposed Master of Science in Management of Technology (MOT) degree programme is to trainscientists/engineers who wish to receive formal management education for their work in engineering, manufacturing orresearch and development.

    MOT is a multidisciplinary field which interconnects the science, engineering and business management fields. It is called by different titles in different universities such as technology management, engineering management, engineering andtechnology management, management and systems, etc.

    A student may choose to graduate with ONE of the following: M.Sc. (Management of Technology) ; or M.Sc. (Management of Technology) with specialization in Innovation & Entrepreneurship (offered from Semester 1,

    AY2014/2015)

    Programme Structure

    M.Sc. (Management of Technology)

    To qualify for the degree of M.Sc. (Management of Technology) , a full-time or part-time candidate must successfullycomplete a programme of study of at least 40 MCs, which consists of the following:

    (a) at least 16 MCs from the list of core modules

    (b) The remaining MCs can be obtained from both the lists of core and/or elective modules, to make up a total of 40MCs. Subject to the approval of the Programme Manager for M.Sc. (MOT), students may be allowed to take up to 8 MCsoutside the prescribed curriculum, in lieu of the required modules to complete the M.Sc. degree.

    In addition, a student must obtain a minimum CAP of 3.0 (B-) for the best modules equivalent to 40 MCs.

    Core Modules

    All the following core modules are 4 MCs each.

    MT5001 IP Management MT5002 Management of Industrial R&DMT5003 Creativity and InnovationMT5007/BMA5115 Management of Technological InnovationMT5011 Finance for Engineering & Technology Management #

    MT5012 Marketing of Hi-Technology Products and InnovationsIE5003 Cost Analysis and Engineering Economy # IE5208 Systems Approach to Project Management^SDM5004 Systems Engineering Project Management^

    Electives

    Unless otherwise indicated, the electives below span different relevant areas and are 4 MCs each.

    MT5004 User-centred Engineering & Product DevelopmentMT5005 IP Law for Scientists and EngineersMT5006 Strategic & New Product Development*MT5008/BMA5404 Corporate EntrepreneurshipMT5009 Analyzing Hi-Tech OpportunitiesMT5010 Technology Intelligence & IP StrategyMT5013 Global Innovation ManagementMT5014 Systems Approach to Tech & Innov MgtMT5015 The Financial and Business Aspects of Intellectual Property (IP)MT5016 Business Models for Hi-Tech ProductsMT5017 Integrative Design Thinking WorkshopMT5880A Topics in MOT - Techno-Economics SystemsMT5880B Topics in MOT - Institutional InnovationMT5880C Topics in MOT - Disruptive Technologies and Value Innovation

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    MT5900 MOT Research Project (8 MCs)MT5901 Management Practicum (2 MCs)MT5902 Management Extended PracticumMT5911 Venture FundingMT5912 Frugal InnovationMT5913 TechLaunch - Experiential EntrepreneurshipMT5920 Enterprise Development

    MT5921 Market Gaps - A Search for Innovation OpportunitiesMT6001 Research in Technology & Innovation Management @ BMA5004A Management & Organization (2 MCs)BMA5010A Managing Operations (2 MCs)BMA5108 TechnopreneurshipIE5121 Quality Planning and ManagementIE5203 Decision AnalysisIE5211 New Product Management*IE5401 Industrial LogisticsSDM5001 Systems ArchitectureSDM5002 Systems EngineeringSDM5003 Knowledge ManagementPP5220 National Science & Technology Policy Analysis

    PP5293 Ruling the Net: IT and Policy Making

    Note: Please note that not all modules listed are necessarily available in any one semester or year. A good GRE/GMATscore is needed to take the BMA electives from NUS Business School.

    For more details, please refer to: http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/etm/programmes/MOT.htm

    M.Sc. (Management of Technology) with specialization in Innovation & Entrepreneurship

    To be eligible for the specialization, students must successfully complete a programme of study of at least 40 MCs andachieve a minimum CAP of 3.0, which consists of the following:

    6 Compulsory Core ModulesMT5001 IP Management MT5003 Creativity and InnovationMT5007/BMA5115 Management of Technological InnovationMT5011 Finance for Engineering & Technology Management

    MT5008/BMA5404 Corporate EntrepreneurshipMT5920 Enterprise Development

    Set 1 Electives (Choose any 2)MT5902 Management Extended PracticumMT5912 Frugal InnovationMT5913 TechLaunch - Experiential EntrepreneurshipMT5921 Market Gaps - A Search for Innovation Opportunities

    Set 2 Electives (Choose any 2)MT5002 Management of Industrial R&DMT5004 User-centred Engineering & Product DevelopmentMT5010 Technology Intelligence & IP StrategyMT5911 Venture Funding

    Note: Please note that not all modules listed are necessarily available in any one semester or year. A good GRE/GMATscore is needed to take the BMA electives from NUS Business School.

    For more details, please refer to: http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/etm/programmes/iGEP.htm

    Only offered once a year in August* # ^ Modules with the same symbol are mutually exclusive.@ Module is meant for students who are interested to do research and want to contribute to the knowledge of Technology & Innovation Management

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    MASTER OF SCIENCE (MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING)

    To graduate, a student needs to accumulate a total of no less than 40 Modular Credits (MCs) and obtain a minimumCumulative Average Point (CAP) of 3.0 (equivalent to the Grade of B-) for the best modules equivalent of 40 MCs(inclusive of foundation/core modules, where required). Each graduate module of 39 lecture hours is usually assigned 4MCs. Hence, in general, a student needs to complete 10 modules of which at least 2 modules must be selected from thecore list.

    The following modules are offered for the M.Sc. in Materials Science & Engineering:

    Core Modules

    MST5001 Structures and Properties of MaterialsMST5002 Materials Characterisation

    Elective Modules *

    BN5201 Advanced BiomaterialsCN5161 Polymer Processing EngineeringCN5162 Advanced Polymeric Materials

    CN5251 Membrane Science and TechnologyCE5604 Advanced Concrete TechnologyEE5207 Tribology and Mechanics of Magnetics Storage SystemsEE5208 Applied Engineering MagneticsEE5508 Semiconductor FundamentalsEE5431R Fundamentals of NanoelectronicsEE5516 Plasma Processes and InterconnectsME5101 Applied Stress AnalysisME5102 Applied PlasticityME5161 Optical Techniques in Experimental Stress AnalysisME5502 Engineering Plastics and Composite MaterialsME5506 Corrosion of MaterialsME5513 Fracture and Fatigue of Materials

    ME5515 Friction and Wear of MaterialsME5603 Metal Forming TechnologyME6102 Topics in Applied MechanicsME6103 Optical Measurement and Quality InspectionME6104 Fracture Mechanics and ApplicationsME6501 Research Topics in Material SciencesME6502 Topics in Materials ScienceME6503 Theory of Transformations in MetalsME6504 Defects and Dislocations in SolidsME6505 Engineering Materials in MedicineME6508 Atomistic Simulations of MaterialsME6604 Modelling of Machining ProcessesMLE6101 Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials

    MLE5102 Mechanical Behaviours of MaterialsMLE6103 Structures of MaterialsMLE5104 Physical Properties of MaterialsMLE5201 Principles, Technology and Properties of Thin FilmsMLE5202 Structural and Electronic CeramicsMLE5203 Electrochemical Techniques in Environmental EngineeringMLE5204 Advanced Processing of Metallic MaterialsMLE5208 Mechanical Properties of Solid FilmsMLE5210 Modelling and Simulation of Materials

    (*Not all modules listed are necessarily available in any one year and the curriculum is subject to changes.)

    For more details about the modules offered, please refer to the web site at

    http://www.dmse.nus.edu.sg/graduates/msc.php

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    MASTER OF SCIENCE (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)

    A candidate may read a M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering with or without an area of specialization.

    The specializations available are as follows: 1. Computation & Modelling2. Manufacturing Technology & Automation

    To graduate, a student needs to accumulate a total of no less than 40 Modular Credits (MCs) and obtain a minimumCumulative Average Point (CAP) of 3.0 (equivalent to the Grade of B-) for the best modules equivalent of 40 MCs(inclusive of foundation/core modules, where required). Each graduate module of 39 lecture hours is usually assigned 4MCs. Hence, in general, a student needs to complete 10 modules chosen from the list of modules given below. (Amaximum of 2 approved external modules are usually allowed.)

    List of Modules*ME5101ME5102ME5103ME5104

    ME5105ME5106ME5107ME5161ME5201ME5202ME5204ME5205ME5206ME5207ME5301ME5302ME5303

    ME5307ME5308ME5361ME5362ME5401/EE5101RME5402/EE5106RME5403/EE5103RME5404/EE5904RME5405ME5502ME5506ME5513ME5515

    ME5602ME5603ME5605ME5606ME5609ME5610ME5611ME5701ME5702ME5703ME5704ME5705ME5708

    ME6101ME6102ME6103ME6104ME6105

    Applied Stress AnalysisApplied PlasticityPlates and ShellsVibration Analysis

    Shock and Vibration ControlEngineering AcousticsAdvanced DynamicsOptical Techniques in Experimental Stress AnalysisThermal Systems DesignIndustrial Transfer ProcessesAir Conditioning and Building AutomationEnergy EngineeringCooling of Electronic SystemsSolar Energy SystemsFlow Systems AnalysisComputational Fluid MechanicsIndustrial Aerodynamics

    Computational AerodynamicsJet and Rocket PropulsionAdvanced Computational Fluid DynamicsAdvanced Fluid Transients Computation and ModellingLinear SystemsAdvanced RoboticsComputer Control Systems

    Neural NetworksMachine VisionEngineering Plastics and Composite MaterialsCorrosion of MaterialsFracture and Fatigue of MaterialsFriction and Wear of Materials

    Manufacturing Systems EngineeringMetal Forming TechnologyComputational Techniques for Numerical ControlIntelligent Systems in ManufacturingRapid Response ManufacturingProduct DevelopmentSustainable Product Design & ManufacturingMathematics for Engineering ResearchTopics in Mechanical Engineering 1Topics in Mechanical Engineering 2Topics in Mechanical Engineering 3Topics in Mechanical Engineering 4Pressure Surges in Liquid & Gas Flow Systems

    Research Topics in Applied MechanicsTopics in Applied MechanicsOptical Measurement and Quality InspectionFracture Mechanics and ApplicationsContinuum Mechanics

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    ME6106ME6107ME6201ME6202ME6203ME6204ME6301ME6302ME6303

    ME6304ME6401ME6402ME6501ME6502ME6503ME6504ME6505ME6506ME6507ME6601ME6602ME6603

    ME6604ME6605ME6606ME6701ME6702ME6703ME6704ME6705

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