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Content Welcome to CDE
NUS CDE Forge New Career Paths with Us
02 Welcome to the NUS College of Design & Engineering
The mission of the NUS College of Design and
Engineering (CDE) is to unite creative minds to
NUS CDE PROGRAMMES meet the needs of a rapidly-evolving and complex
04 Master of Architecture world and build a better future for all.
06 Master of Arts in Architectural Conservation
08 Master of Arts in Urban Design
We are able to take advantage of the natural
synergies and growing convergence between the
10 Master of Landscape Architecture
fields of Engineering, Architecture and Design to
12 Master of Science in Integrated Sustainable Design offer a distinctive, interdisciplinary education.
14 Master of Urban Planning
16 Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Over 20 coursework graduate programmes
are available in areas ranging from robotics to
18 Master of Science in Building Performance and Sustainability
biomedical engineering, from urban design to
20 Master of Science in Project Management energy systems.
22 Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
24 Master of Science in Energy Systems
This allows us to offer you options to go deeper
in your field or explore new transformative
26 Master of Science in Safety, Health and Environmental Technology
areas. We can help you power your career in the
28 Master of Science in Civil Engineering growth sectors of the Green Economy, the Digital
30 Master of Science in Environmental Engineering Our Wealth of Expertise Economy, and the Care Economy, and from the
32 Master of Science in Computer Engineering • CDE young researchers named among most implementation and application of Industry 4.0.
34 Master of Science in Electrical Engineering influential in Asia Pacific
Beyond that, CDE’s coursework programmes can
36 Master of Science in Engineering Design & Innovation help you hone core skills through interaction with
• Eighteen CDE faculty named among the
38 Master of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering our faculty and your peers in thinking critically,
World’s Most Influential Scientific Mind interacting with others and staying relevant.
40 Master of Science in Management of Technology and Innovation
These are skills needed to support enterprises in
42 Master of Science in Maritime Technology and Management
navigating the volatile and uncertain future
Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
44
Recognition for Excellence ahead.
46 Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
• NUS ranked in world top 10 for Engineering
48 Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Decide where and how you want to power your
career with us in CDE.
50 Master of Science in Robotics • Sixteen NUS programmes in global top 10
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Introduction
Conducted across four semesters, the
Options Design Research Studios and
Architectural Design Thesis explore a variety
Master of of issues through research-based design.
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Introduction Course
The MAArC programme, through its
information
balanced approach towards conservation Core courses: Architectural History of Singapore,
principles, design and practice, endeavours Conservation Approaches and Philosophies, Urban
Master of Arts in to train students to contribute to critical
Conservation and Regeneration. Stream courses
(Policy & Management): Architectural Heritage
Architectural
discourses and shape the practice by Management, Conservation Policy Methodology for
providing thought leadership. The Sustainable Development, Disaster Risk Management
of Cultural Heritage, Dissertation. Stream courses
programme is distinctively Asian, with the (Design in Historic Urban Context): Design for
focus on ‘living’ and ‘local’ culture, and Conservation, Design for Adaptive Reuse. Stream
Conservation
courses (Materials and Technology): Historic Buildings
urban in its emphasis. Survey and Recording, Conservation of C20th
Buildings, Practical Building Conservation Skills. Elective
The MAArC offers three streams that focus courses: Internship, other stream courses, course
offered in other programmes
on the various demands and expertise of the
profession: policy and management; design
in the historic urban context; and materials
and technology linking them directly to
various aspects of heritage conservation in
Programme
Asian cities. A candidate will have an option takeaways
to choose one of the three streams as per
Providing students his/her specialisation. Core courses include sustainable
heritage principles and policies, such as
with advanced, To qualify for the MAArC degree, a candidate
must successfully attain 40 units by taking a
architectural history, conservation
approaches, and urban regeneration
The Master of Arts in Architectural
comprehensive Conservation (MAArC) is an advanced combination of core courses, stream courses,
and electives. To qualify for a Graduate
that form the foundation for heritage
conservation education.
programme that offers a unique perspective
knowledge and skills on diverse Asian cultures by providing Diploma in Architectural Conservation, a
candidate must successfully earn 24 units. Stream courses are designed to acquire
students with comprehensive knowledge
for a range of careers and essential hands-on training and To qualify for a Graduate Certificate in
Architectural Conservation, a candidate
more advanced skills in the three
specialisations – policy and
experience to develop skills for a range of
in historic buildings and careers in building conservation, cultural must successfully earn 8 units. management; design in the historic
urban context; and materials and
heritage management, and related
urban conservation fields, based on the understanding of Career technology per the student’s interest.
conservation as the management of change
and related fields and directly related to environmental
Prospects Students can pick electives from a
sustainability, including carbon neutrality. basket of graduate-level courses
Many MAArC alumni may return to their core offered in the Department of
The National University of Singapore disciplines as heritage conservation-trained Architecture, as well as other schools
Department of Architecture hosts the professionals. A degree from one of the and faculties, to allow them to
UNESCO Chair on Architectural Heritage world’s premier College of Design and augment core learning. The MAArC
Conservation and Management in Asia. Engineering, NUS will enhance their standing offers the opportunity to engage
NUS Baba House in Singapore, ArCLab-NUS and marketability; the MAArC experience students with local and international
in Singapore, and NUS-Tun Tan Cheng Lock provides them with an enhanced capability to practices, gaining practical and
Centre for Asian Architectural and Urban broaden their perspective regarding research experience in heritage
Heritage in Melaka (Malaysia) are the emerging trends and persistent heritage conservation, by working as an intern
unique resources available to the issues in Asia, with the critical skills and in a private company or public
NUS Department of Architecture Department of Architecture to facilitate knowledge gained through the programme, organisation, both in Singapore and
4 Architecture Drive hands-on training and research into they are well placed to excel in heritage the region. As part of this experience,
Singapore 117566 architectural conservation and urban conservation or related sectors in the region. a compulsory four to six days field trip
environments, including sustainability Some graduates may segue into research, to infuse in our students the ability to
and carbon neutrality. education, or specialist consulting. Others understand, analyse critically, and
may continue to pursue PhD. manage heritage sensitively and
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Introduction
The learning of MAUD programme is
organised around several key areas:
Urban
physical structures and social conditions.
2. Technological advancement and data-
augmented design.
3. Social engagement and community Course
Design development.
4. Systems thinking and collaboration in
design.
information
The MAUD curriculum aims to create an
encompassing platform to consolidate
The MAUD programme is a one-year students’ knowledge foundation and,
full-time programme. Its interdisciplinary more importantly, promote inter-
curriculum is anchored by two urban design disciplinary collaborative learning.
studios and a set of theory, methodology
and technology courses. Students are The courses are therefore designed to
able to participate in overseas field trips, strike a balance between design studio
Offering global NUS has been leading the urban design
education in Asia since 1998, when the internship attachments, and research and different aspects of urban design in
activities to broaden their exposure and terms of content, and between project-
perspectives on Asia- Master of Arts in Urban Design (MAUD)
was established as the first-of-its-kind enrich their learning. based and discussion-based learning in
terms of pedagogy.
Pacific urban challenges, programme in Asia.
Many courses are shared with other
the opportunity to Today, this programme provides students
with an unparalleled learning opportunity, programmes to provide students
with an opportunity to work across
experience Singapore tapping into the experience of Singapore
and cities in Asia as laboratories for design disciplinary boundaries, socially
negotiating knowledge with different
as a “living urban innovation and excellence.
peers.
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Introduction
The Master of Landscape Architecture
(MLA) is a two-year, full-time degree
programme for individuals seeking
Course
Master of advanced and cutting-edge training in information
Landscape
landscape architecture.
The MLA curriculum is anchored by four
design studios, Dissertation and ten lecture
Our goal is to train the next generation courses/electives. Of the four design studios,
of landscape architects in practice and
Architecture
typically two are overseas studios which
academia, who will be stewards in shaping provide students valuable opportunities to
a liveable, sustainable, and resilient explore landscape design under a myriad of
environment. The programme has four socio-cultural, ecological and socio-economic
contexts in the surrounding Asian region. The
emphases: independence and excellence studios are organised into a sequence which
in design, research as a foundation for design, increases in scale and complexity, culminating
interdisciplinary collaboration, and developing in a landscape planning studio at the regional
leadership in practice. This training is scale. The lecture courses and electives provide
foundational to navigate the demands of knowledge in geodesign, urban ecology, topical
areas like landscape urbanism, water urbanism,
the profession and the dynamic challenges urban agriculture, and advanced digital
the environment presents.
Training students to The Master of Landscape Architecture landscape representation and modelling.
(MLA) programme equips students to
disciplines in NUS as one of the top related professions such urban design, To develop well-rounded graduates,
research intensive universities in Asia and architecture, interior design, furniture design, with a care for the environment and
the world. As a product, landscape design and others. There is also an increasing the community.
expressed through various visual and demand in the private sector for expertise in
digital media, must be inspiring, move the sustainability related to facilities management, To develop a deep appreciation in
heart, and above all, instigate meaningful product development, and other R&D aspects. our graduates of the critical roles
and impactful landscape changes in real MLA graduates also find employment in the of landscapes in shaping key urban
life. public sector and policy-related positions to development goals of sustainability,
NUS Department of Architecture address the public realm, urban sustainability, liveability and resilience in a wide range
4 Architecture Drive resource management, and other pressing of socio-cultural and socio-economic
Singapore 117566 issues. Last but not least, MLA graduates are contexts as well as linkages with
also involved in the non-profit sector to other disciplines.
advocate on behalf of the environment and
other communities.
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Introduction Course
The programme uses systems thinking as a
information
pedagogical tool to teach students to look at cities,
Integrated Studio Projects 1 & 2:
neighbourhoods and buildings as parts of larger
These studio courses rely on project-based learning to
networks of systems (like energy, water, food, public develop skills for systems-thinking. The students are
space, greenery, mobility etc) and how through grouped into teams to work on problems at the
Master of Science in design, they can make make a positive impact on these
systems.
building and neighbourhood scales.
Integrated
Green Building in the Tropics:
This course takes a critical look at the rise of the green
Students in the ISD programme are taught to develop
building movement in tropical Asia. Multiple examples
the skills of critical thinking and design-research. They of built projects in Asia are presented and debated.
are taught to distill complex problems into key
Sustainable
questions and topics, which they then answer through Energy & Ecology:
the act of design. Here, design is not limited to This course explores energy demand at the scales of
designing buildings and planning neighbourhoods. It the building and neighbourhood, and its relationship
to spatial form and choice of mechanical-electrical
also includes designing urban infrastructures like
Design
systems.
mobility networks, energy and water networks, blue
and green networks; as well as designing policies. Principles of Sustainable Urbanism:
This course examines the challenge of urbanisation in
The MSc ISD is a one-year programme taught through Asia. The Singapore model of urbanism is introduced
six core modules and two elective courses. The and reviewed as a launch pad for discussion.
centrepiece of the programme is the two project-based
Sustainability Models and Blueprints:
studio courses in which students work on complex real- This course looks at past, present and future
world programmes. These studio courses are backed by paradigms of the global sustainability movement with
Teaching students to The Master of Science, Integrated
Sustainable Design (MSc ISD) programme
four lecture courses in which sustainability-related
paradigms, principles, and strategies are critically
emphasis on the regenerative approach to design and
development.The role of nature, in particular, is
frame sustainability as addresses the global sustainability and examined. summarised and expanded to include biomimicry and
ecosystem services as drivers of design-thinking.
climate-change challenges by tackling both
systemic challenges the building and urban scales. Programme Electives:
Electives are courses that students select to augment
core learning. The students typically opt for courses
broad spectrum of knowledge, design tools Prospects examine and analyse buildings, neighbourhoods
and cities as complex agglomerations of multiple
and design thinking that they can apply to systems. They learn how buildings are embedded
within wider urban systems such as energy and water
various aspects of the built environment in Most of the students who have graduated from the grids, biodiversity and habitat networks, public and
tandem with their individual backgrounds programme have gone back to continue in professions social space. They learn to investigate the interfaces
related to their background. They have consistently between these systems (both biotic and abiotic) to
and undergraduate training. It allows create relations through design that can improve the
found employment both in Singapore as well as in
students to approach and tackle the topic their native countries and other overseas locations. performance of these systems.
of sustainability from the point of view of Some of the Singapore-based employers include:
Cross Disciplinary Set-Up: The programme welcomes
different stakeholders - from designers and students from various backgrounds related directly/
engineers to that of government agencies Design Consultancies: indirectly to the built environment – architecture,
WOHA, Surbana Jurong, SAA, CPG, Ramboll planning, environmental design, landscape, policy etc.
NUS Department of Architecture and policy makers. The studio projects leverage on this multi-disciplinary
Government planning agencies: ethos to nurture collaborative and critical thinking in
4 Architecture Drive
Singapore 117566 The programme entails students to tackle URA, NEA, BCA, HDB, JTC solving complex design problems.
complex present day challenges - like Learning from Global Experts: The programme
mitigating against sea-level rise, food self- Research: regularly invites both local and global experts
NUS, NTU, SUTD, Future Cities Lab (practitioners and academics) to deliver guest lectures,
sufficiency, urban resilience etc. through workshops and master-classes. These experts regularly
the process of design-research. review students works and give them feedbacks and
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Introduction
Master of Our teaching faculty is drawn from an
Planning
students become effective and sensitive
planners wherever they choose to build
their careers.
opportunity to leverage rest of the world. Core courses include all planning studios, as well as
those that teach foundational knowledge in urban
planning, such as research methods, urban economics
the experiences and history. The physical planning studios occupy a
Career
central space in the core curriculum as this is where
students are challenged to translate what they have
of Singapore and cities Prospects learnt into spatial thinking and integrative problem-
solving. Students can also select up to six electives
Urbanisation in Asia is proceeding at a
in the region as
from a list of graduate-level courses. This allows
pace and scale that is unprecedented in students to pursue his/her interests and find a path
The internship course in the MUP towards future specialisation.
history. Climate change, the pervasiveness
“laboratories”of of information and communications
programme gives students the opportunity
to experience professional life in Singapore For more information: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/
arch/programmes/master-of-urban-planning/
technology, geopolitical instability and
planning thought and increasing socio-economic inequality
as well as complement what has been
taught in class. It can also
curriculum/
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Introduction
Master of Science in The MSc (BPS) is a programme designed
and Sustainability
systems and services.
Career
Prospects
Multidisciplinary The Master of Science (Building
Performance and Sustainability) [MSc
Graduates of the MSc (BPS) can find their
niche as Environmentally Sustainable Design
learning for working (BPS)] is a multi-disciplinary educational
programme. The programme aims to offer
(ESD) consultants, engaged in integrated and
collaborative designs, and simulation studies
Course
professionals interested graduates of different disciplines, who are
engaged in design, construction,
of green buildings.
information
in issues impacting commissioning, operation and the
maintenance of building systems and
Graduates of the MSc (BPS) equipped with
knowledge and skillsets in Smart Green The MSc (BPS) programme covers wide
sustainability services, an opportunity to acquire
knowledge and practice in the broad field
Buildings, Occupant Wellbeing, Energy
Auditing and Management, can also find
ranging topics relevant to the Built
Environment domain and address
of Building Performance and Sustainability. career opportunities in managing large current global issues such as energy
facilities such as airports, institutional efficiency, sustainability, climate change
Such knowledge is vital for those engaged buildings and malls. and resiliency, occupant comfort,
in 21st century activities that confront health and well-being, and smart
mankind with irreversible effects of climate This degree conferred by NUS enhances the buildings. It includes the following two
change and potentially adverse standing and marketability of the MSc (BPS) mandatory courses:
consequences now and in the future. graduates. While most graduates return to
This global phenomenon necessitates a their core disciplines as sustainability-trained BPS5111 Integrated Building Design
paradigm shift towards creating buildings professionals, some segue into research or It aims to provide the concept,
that are not only comfortable and healthy education. Others may go on to pursue PhD principles, methods and practice of
for the occupants but are also sustainable. degree. integrated building design that adopts
total building performance (TBP) as the
Whilst the MS (BPS) programme is firmly underlying paradigm.
embedded with the challenges and issues Programme
faced by the building sector of cities in the
tropical belt of the world, it also addresses
takeaways BPS5112 Green Building Integration
and Evaluation Studio
NUS Department of the similar fundamental issues related to other A studio-based course, it synthesises
Acquire a sound understanding of the
Built Environment climates and cultures elsewhere in the the theoretical and practical aspects of
importance of sustainability in building
4 Architecture Drive, world. Their building sector has rapidly building performance and detailed
creation, as well as the operation and
#03-04 Singapore 117566 developing urbanisation and the potential design development.
maintenance of building systems,
to impact in excess of 2 billion people.
through a multi-disciplinary approach.
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Introduction
Graduates of the MSc (PM)
programme should be able to:
• Function as a project team leader; Course
Master of Science in • Apply knowledge, skills, and techniques information
Project
to manage complex projects;
• Communicate professionally as project The MSc (PM) programme has a
managers; Specialisation track in Project Finance
• Understand and conduct independent
Management
(PF). There is also Graduate Certificate
research to solve project issues; and in Project Management (GC).
• Cultivate lifelong learning, be socially
responsible, act ethically, and contribute Essential Courses
towards a sustainable society. 5101 Project Management
5103 Contract Management
5112 Research Methods
Programme Electives
5106 Design Management
Engineering
Learn and apply optimisation
with essential skills and the ability to learn techniques and software tools to
about the latest technological advancement design and develop chemical and other
and tools to help develop environmentally, related processes.
economically, and socially sustainable
processes. Carbon Capture, Sequestration
and Utilisation
Our MSc (Chemical Engineering) can be A broad introduction to global
completed in one to two years on a full-time warming and an overview of
basis or two to four years, part-time. Our various intervention strategies
programme supports working professionals such as carbon capture and
Providing students who are keen to improve and expand their concentration technologies, and
career development and choices. sequestration options.
with advanced
Downstream Processing of
scientific knowledge, Given the many challenges facing the world Biochemical and Pharmaceutical
right now, Chemical Engineering is one of Products
and encouraging the leading disciplines where we have the Learn and apply the unit operations
opportunity to apply our skills and training and principles of biochemical and
adaptability to an to solve the world’s problems. This includes pharmeceutical product process
climate change, healthcare, water supply, in industries.
increasingly inter- pollution and many other issues.
disciplinary and
The NUS MSc (Chemical Engineering) Programme
collaborative work offers students an in-depth understanding
takeaways
of chemical engineering principles in the
environment design and development of various process
Develop and apply skills and
industries. It also introduces them to the
width of new and advanced research knowledge to design and develop
projects by our faculty whose work directly sustainable processes in the
chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and
contributes to cleaner water, food waste Career other related sectors.
reduction, carbon capture and renewable
energy sectors.
Prospects
Develop and apply knowledge in
Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical cutting edge research areas in
GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer, Merck polymer, membrane and electronic
NUS Chemical and materials.
Biomolecular Engineering Advanced Research
4 Engineering Drive 4 A*STAR, CREATE Apply advanced Chemical Engineering
E5 #02-09 principles in research and industry.
Singapore 117585 Sustainable and Renewable Technology
REC, Neste, PUB
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Introduction Course
Our MSc (Energy Systems) is a unique
information
programme that prepares our graduates Carbon Capture Sequestration and
with engineering and technology
Master of Science in management skills to meet the current
Utilisation: A broad introduction to
global warming and an overview of
Energy
and near-future energy development. The various intervention strategies such
programme equip students with holistic as carbon capture and concentration
and foundational knowledge in energy technologies, and sequestration
technology and innovation management,
Systems
options.
facilitate
decision making in energy solutions and Hydrogen Energy and Technology:
investment through quantitative and A comprehensive overview of the
qualitative methods. fundamental knowledge of hydrogen,
and an introduction to the
Our programme can be completed in 1-2 development of hydrogen technologies.
year as a full-time course or 2-4 years
as a part-time course. Our programme Modern Power Systems and Smart
supports working professionals who are Grid: Get a comprehensive overview of
keen to improve and broaden their career
Providing students with development and choices.
modern electrical grids.
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Introduction
The MSc (Safety, Health, and Environmental
Technology) [MSc (SHE)] programme
emphasises the combination of theoretical
Master of Science in knowledge, application of Safety, Health
Course
Safety, Health,
and Environment concepts and strategic
thinking. Catering to the needs of continuing information
professional development for experienced
industry personnel and those seeking to join a Occupational Ergonomics
Technology
progression. Typically, a full-time student occupational disorders.
completes the graduation requirements in one
year while a part-time student will usually take Sustainable Energy and Environment
two years. The course provides an understanding of
the effect of climate change and energy on
sustainable development, as the world
transits towards renewable energy.
An interdisciplinary The Master of Science (Safety, Health,
and Environmental Technology) [MSc
Process Safety Engineering
programme taught by (SHE)] offered by the NUS College of
Design and Engineering (CDE) is designed The course will cover major accident
scenarios that can give rise to consequences
industry practitioners, to provide specialised competence and
develop future-ready SHE leaders, advanced such as fire, explosion and toxic releases.
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Introduction
Master of Science in Students can opt for a Specialisation in one
Engineering
ment,Transport and Urban Mobility, and
Digital Water and Climate.
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Introduction
The MSc (Computer Engineering) is a
Master of Science in coursework-based degree programme Course
information
Computer
structured around lectures and end-of-
semester examinations during the regular
semester of the academic year. The language CEG5001 Computer Engineering Project (Minor) I
of instruction for the programme is English. CEG5002 Computer Engineering Project (Minor) II
Engineering
CEG5003 Computer Engineering Project
CEG5101 Modern Computer Networking
Students will be required to pass 10 courses CEG5102 Wireless Communications for IoT
CEG5103 Wireless and Sensor Networks for IoT
(40 Units), including core courses; fulfill CEG5104 Cellular Networks
compulsory project course (applicable to CEG5201 Hardware Technologies, Principles,
students in the Specialisation tracks); and & Platforms
CEG5202 Embedded Software Systems and Security
achieve a minimum Grade Point Average of CEG5203 Hardware Acceleration and
3.0 in order to meet the degree requirements. Reconfigurable Computing
CEG5204 Smart Sensing Systems
CEG5205 AI Sensors and Virtual/Augmented
The programme offers both full-time and part- Reality Technologies
time candidature. The maximum candidature CEG5301 Machine Learning with Applications
CEG5302 Evolutionary Computation
for full-time study is two years and four years
Providing students The Master of Science (Computer CEG5303 Intelligent Autonomous Robotic Systems
for part-time study. CEG5304 Deep Learning for Digitalisation Technologies
Engineering) [MSc (Computer Engineering)]
Electrical
semester of the academic year. The EE5106 Advanced Robotics
EE5110 Special Topics in Automation and Control
language of instruction for the programme EE5111 Selected Topics in Industrial Control
is English. & Instrumentation
EE5134 Optical Communications and Networks
Engineering
EE5135 Digital Communications
Students will be required to pass 10 courses EE5137 Stochastic Processes
(40 Units), and achieve a minimum Grade EE5138 Optimisation for Communication Systems
EE5139 Information Theory for Communication Systems
Point Average of 3.0 in order to meet the EE5303 Microwave Electronics
degree requirements. EE5308 Antenna Engineering
EE5311 Differentiable and Probabilistic
Scientific Computing
The programme offers both full-time and EE5434 Microelectronic Processes and Integration
part-time candidature. The maximum EE5439 Micro/Nano Electromechanical Systems
EE5441 Introduction to Nanoelectronics and
candidature for full-time study is two years Emerging Devices
and four years for part-time study. EE5442 Memory Technologies and Their
Emerging Applications
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Introduction
Master of Science in The programme combines strategic coursework with
Engineering Design
a complex open-ended project. Its curriculum comprises
core courses designed to give students from various
disciplines a more holistic approach to the design and
development of technology-based innovations; elective
& Innovation
courses that enable students to gain broader exposure
and specialise in specific areas in design, enterprise, and
technology; and a year-long major design project that
provides a platform for students to integrate and practise
the knowledge and skills learnt in the core and elective
courses. Students are expected to complete the
programme on a full-time basis in one calendar year.
Programme
takeaways Course
information
Training students to work together and ignite The programme aims to provide students with:
• Knowledge and understanding of innovation Core courses (20 Units):
their passion for solving societal challenges such strategies;
• Skills necessary to lead product design teams
EG5301 Engineering Systems Design (4 Units)
This course considers the complexity of modern products and
through the understanding of engineering
as environmental sustainability, global warming,
introduces the application of systems engineering
systems design and product development; methodologies in designing such products.
• Understanding of technology-based
to develop engineering solutions to solve real- EG5303 Major Design Project (12 Units)
system complexity world problems;
• Ability for multi-disciplinary perspectives;
In this course, students work in multidisciplinary teams
on a major design project based on self-proposed problem
• Effectiveness in multi-disciplinary teams; and statements or those provided by industry partners.
• Good communication with stakeholders.
Innovation is the key enabler to the success It integrates knowledge and skills in key areas Elective courses (20 Units) - choose at least one from
each vertical:
of any organisation. It requires the translation such as design thinking, product design and
of an idea into a product that meets the development, engineering design of complex Design
BN5501 The Singapore-Stanford Biodesign Process (4 Units)
needs of users or customers and results in a systems, and value creation in innovation. ID5770 Graduate Seminar Module in Industrial Design (4 Units)
scalable and sustainable enterprise. IE5301 Human Factors in Engineering and Design (4 Units)
Students of the programme are expected to NM5219 Critical Design (4 Units)
The Master of Science (MSc) in gain a more holistic understanding of product Enterprise
Engineering Design & Innovation aims design and innovation involving engineering IE5003 Cost Analysis and Engineering Economy (4 Units)
MT5001 Intellectual Property Management & Innovation
to equip students with the ability to work in solutions and at the same time contribute Strategy (4 Units)
multidisciplinary teams to create innovative
products in which technology plays a vital
towards the development of the innovation
itself.
Career MT5012 Marketing of Technology Products in the Digital Era
(4 Units)
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Introduction
The programme focuses on the key skills
required for modern industrial systems
engineers and managers.
Master of Science in
Industrial and
Students will develop skills and expertise
in operations research methods and
applications; management and analysis of
data to make sound decisions; system
Maritime Technology
approach in guiding students to solve large- Engineers
scale maritime problems, applying skills such
as optimisation, simulation and advanced IE5600 Applied Programming for
analytics. Industrial Systems
Supply Chain
faced in the logistics and supply chain
industry.
Asia-Pacific Pacific (TLI-AP) and Department of Analytics DHL, K&N, DB Schenker, UPS,
Bollore Logistics
and Operations (DAO) at Business School,
the programme will prepare students with
Programme
the relevant knowledge to work effectively FMCG & e-Commerce takeaways
in global logistics, analytics and industrial P&G, Unilever, F&N,
engineering. This is complemented with Lazada, Shopee Students will be well-equipped with
industrial site visits to logistics and supply knowledge of global logistics,
chain facilities of local and multinational Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology analytics and industrial engineering
companies with operations in Singapore, GalxoSmithKline, Roche, Sanofi, Zuellig for planning, designing and
NUS Industrial Systems operation of global supply chains
as well as sharing of experiences by Pharma
Engineering and Management
industry experts. to take on a challenging career in the
1 Engineering Drive 2 Manufacturing & IT logistics and supply chain industry.
Block E1A #06-25
Schneider Electric, Infineon
Singapore 117576
Technology, Apple
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Introduction
The Master of Science in Materials
Science and Engineering [MSc (Materials
Science and Engineering)] programme has
Master of Science in core courses that cover the fundamentals of Course
information
Materials Science
structure and properties of materials and
material characterisation techniques.
Renewable Energy and
Its Elective courses cover a broad spectrum Sustainability
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Introduction
The combination of expertise in research,
development and industrial consultancy in
the Department of Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science in gives the MSc (Mechanical Engineering)
Mechanical
programme its unique features.
The normal candidature for full-time study The programme has a set of
is one to two years and for part-time, two courses covering fundamentals and
Training analytical to four years. in-depth knowledge of Mechanical
Engineering in almost all relevant
thinkers capable industrial sectors.
of integrating and The Master of Science in Mechanical Students will learn and
Engineering [MSc (Mechanical understand the latest and updated
synthesising theory Engineering)] programme provides students technologies and skills to engage the
with advanced knowledge and an real-world industrial applications and to
and new knowledge, understanding of the state-of-the-art in stay competitive in industry with a
various aspects of mechanical engineering, dynamically varying landscape.
through exposure to including but not limited to, aeronautical
and aerospace engineering, control and
rigorous fundamentals mechatronics, automation, manufacturing,
oil and gas, transportation, advanced Programme
and engaging real- vehicles, and many more.
takeaways
world applications The unique balance of rigorous
Develop skills to analyse all aspects
fundamentals and engaging real-world
applications in the MSc (Mechanical of machines including but not limited
Engineering) programme trains students to to advanced vehicles, airplanes, and
drones, and at the same time develop
be analytical thinkers who will successfully Career a deep understanding of their designs,
integrate and synthesise theory and new
knowledge.
Prospects analyses, control, as well as their
impact on the environment.
Potential career path in almost all
engineering sectors and industries, Develop and apply technical
NUS Mechanical Engineering including Manufacturing, Aeronautical, knowledge in mechanical
9 Engineering Drive 1 Aerospace, Semiconductor, Precision engineering transferrable to
Block EA #07-08 Engineering, Automation, Control, industry.
Singapore 117575 Mechatronics, Transportation, Offshore Oil
and Gas, Air-conditioning, Energy,
Healthcare and Hospitals, Research
Institutions, and many more.
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Master of Science in Course
Robotics Career
information
Its curriculum is based on a set
Prospects of core courses that build up the
fundamentals among students, which
The programme is highly competitive and include a project where they can
exclusive to ensure high quality course challenges themselves on the
content and delivery, resulting in well-trained fundamentals of robotics.
and future-ready graduates for the following
Equipping students professional industries and sectors. Students are given the option to select
specific areas of robotics from a
with the fundamentals Engineers/Technical Officers or number of electives courses and
equivalent: projects, going in-depth into horizontal
of robotics, as well as - Designing and building robotic applications robotic technologies (like AI and
- Process Engineers with capabilities to see machine learning for robots, advanced
Robotics is one of the rapid-growing
sectors, internationally.
the depth and how robotics can improve processes control techniques, soft robotics, and
- Maintenance and Equipment Engineers more), or vertical robot applications
Robots are being introduced in our society
breadth required to (like biomedical applications,
Technology & Innovation Management autonomous vehicles, and more).
in a diversity of forms and activities. Robots
can be autonomous cars, home cleaners,
succeed in industry & Assessment:
How robotics can be used to improve overall
personal assistants, and they can relieve
humanity from the most dangerous and
and society. system, Robotics Technology road mapping
Programme
inhumane jobs.
Introduction Technical Sales & Service: takeaways
Advise potential customers of possible uses
Robotics engineering requires an open-
of robots and opportunities robotics brings The MSc Robotics Programme equips
minded technological expertise across Students can study and learn the three
fundamental pillars on which any robotics students with the fundamentals of
various disciplines such as Mechanical,
Professional users of robots such as: robotics, providing them with the
Electronics, Control, Mechatronics, Physics, system is built on. They are:
- Healthcare: medical doctors, nurses, depth and breadth necessary to
Computation, Materials, Machine Learning,
rehabilitation therapists succeed in the future robotics sector, in
Artificial Intelligence, and more. • Sensing/perception: Systems and
- Media production the Industry 4.0 landscape and beyond.
techniques that allow a robot to perceive
- Cleaning Services At the end of the MSc, the students
The Master of Science in Robotics [MSc and comprehend its surroundings;
- Various industrial sectors related to will possess the skills to:
(Robotics)] programme educates future • Reasoning/cognition: Systems that provide
automation, control, high efficiency to
robotics engineers. The field of robotics is the robots with the ability to plan their
handle various types of works and many • Develop and analyse the different
vast and finds applications in diverse range actions, as well as anticipate and learn from
others components of an intelligent
of industrial sectors such as services, the outcome of their actions; and
• Actuation/action: Systems and robotic system and see how they
medicine, and appliances.
Technical Sales & Service: synergistically integrate with
components of the robot that make it move
Advise potential customers of possible uses each other
and manipulate external objects
of robots and opportunities robotics brings • Develop and apply robotics science
Full-time study normal candidature: One and technology in real-life situations
to two years to create robotic applications that
NUS Mechanical Engineering Part-time study normal candidature: Two result in improved productivity
9 Engineering Drive 1 to four years • They will build the expertise for
Block EA #07-08 working as robot designers, robot
Singapore 117575 technicians, professional robot users
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