NUS Bulletin AY2021/22

School of Continuing & Lifelong Education

Undergraduate Education

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Computing

SCALE offers the following BTech programmes in Computing disciplines in partnership with the NUS School of Computing, one of the leading computing schools in the world with faculty members who are both internationally recognised researchers and inspiring teachers:

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Engineeringhttps://scale.nus.edu.sg/programmes/undergraduate-programmes/btech-computing

SCALE in partnership with the Faculty of Engineering offers the following BTech programmes in Engineering disciplines:

These programmes are accredited by the relevant engineering bodies, and taught by highly qualified Engineering faculty members using first-class laboratory facilities in NUS.

Curriculum Structure & Degree Requirements

Periods of Study in each AY: In addition to the two normal semesters of study in each Academic Year (Semesters 1 and 2), the BTech Programme also runs a 10-week Special Term during the period from May to July.

Minimum and Maximum Candidature: SCALE recognises the need to equip potential adult learners with the necessary skills within a reasonable amount of time so that they stay relevant in the industry upon graduation.  As such, the minimum and maximum candidature periods are two-and-a-half and six years respectively, inclusive of approved periods of leave of absence.  Nonetheless, records show that if work, family and other commitments permit, students typically attend classes three evenings a week and should typically be able to complete their degree requirements in four years. The curriculum structure is completely modular and flexible and students should study at their own comfortable pace.  Students are strongly advised not to rush through their programmes; instead, they should attempt to arrange their other commitments allow them sufficient time and peace of mind to focus on, and gain the most out of, their studies. If taking an extra semester to complete their degree requirements results in greater benefit from their studies and perhaps a better class of honours for the degree, it might be worthwhile to do so as the benefits are lifelong.

Workload: In general, unless otherwise approved by the Dean of SCALE, a student may register for up to 14 MCs of modules during a normal semester and 2 modules in a Special Term, excluding Industrial Practice module.

General: Students are advised to read carefully other relevant information presented in this document as well as published by the Registrar’s Office (www.nus.edu.sg/registrar).  Of particular importance are information relating to: the Modular System, Undergraduate Education Continuation and Graduation Requirements, Academic Calendar, Responsibility for Notices/Circulars, Update of Personal Particulars, Acceptance Record, Leave of Absence, Grading Policy and Exam Process, Graduation, Discipline, Module Enrolment, S/U Option Declaration, and Commencement amongst others.  Academic and administrative rules and regulations set out by the University will apply to every NUS student.

  • the final semester before completion of all graduation requirements for the degree; and
  • the semester in which the students are undergoing industrial attachment or doing their final year projects.

Students who fail to sign up for tutorial/laboratory/recitations for their module(s) will be automatically withdrawn from class. The maximum workload permissible per semester will be subjected to approval by the University and home faculty.

Admission Intake: The BTech Computing programmes have one intake in each Academic Year for Semester 1 in August.

All diploma holders admitted into the BTech Computing programmes will generally be granted a set of Advanced Placement Credits (APCs) automatically. Further credits will be considered for holders of certain ICT-related diplomas which have been accredited for admission.  Additional credits may also be granted for the completion of relevant post-diploma academic qualifications before admission, and/or by opting to register to sit for Module Advanced Placement Credit Tests.

The structure and design of each of the BTech programmes in Computing are based on those of the corresponding four-year full-time Bachelor of Computing (BComp) programmes offered by the School of Computing. To qualify for a BTech degree in Computing, a student must take and pass a minimum of 160 MCs of modules, as tabulated below, and achieve a CAP of at least 2.00.

Table: 160-MC BTech Computing curriculum structure

  Minimum MCs required
University Level Requirements  
General Education (GE) Modules 1 24
Sub-total 24
Programme Requirements   
Foundation & Major Requirements 112
Sub-total 112
Unrestricted Elective Modules 2 28
Grand-total 3 160

Notes:

A limited selection of GE modules (from the wide range available in the University) which can best meet the interests and professional needs of BTech students, will be offered specially in the evenings. The GE modules will be pre-allocated to the BTech students based on the recommended study schedule.

20 MCs of UEMs will normally be given as Advanced Placement Credits to holders of diploma or higher qualifications. UEMs enable students to pursue their interests without any restrictions. Students may select any module at any level from among Technical or GE modules offered to BTech students to meet this requirement.

3 Grand Total includes double counting of module(s) if applicable.

Stage Promotion: Students will be deemed to have progressed to the next stage of study if they have obtained at least the number of MCs, including exemptions, as stated below:

To move to Stage 2 (Year 2): 32 MCs
To move to Stage 3 (Year 3): 64 MCs
To move to Stage 4 (Year 4): 108 MCs

Degree Requirements & Recommended Study Schedule

  • Bachelor of Technology (Business Analytics)
  • Bachelor of Technology (Cybersecurity)
  • Bachelor of Technology (Software Engineering)

Admission Intakes: Each of the BTech Engineering programmes has two intakes in each Academic Year, one for Semester 1 in August and the other for Semester 2 in January of the following year except for the following:

  • BTech (Civil Engineering) offers only one intake in Semester 1 in August.

As all students admitted into BTech programmes in Engineering must have the minimum of a recognised polytechnic diploma, all students are granted, upon admission, advanced placement credits of 40 MCs which is equivalent to one year of the four-year full-time degree requirements.  Students with additional post-diploma academic qualifications completed before admission may, on a case-by-case basis, apply and be considered for additional advanced placement credits.  The granting of such additional credits will be entirely at the discretion of the University.

The structure and design of each of the BTech programmes in Engineering are based on those of the corresponding four-year full-time Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) programmes offered by the Faculty of Engineering.  To qualify for a BTech degree in Engineering, a student must take and pass a minimum of 160 MCs of modules, as tabulated below, and achieve a CAP of at least 2.00.

Table: 160/161-MC BTech Engineering curriculum structure

  Minimum MCs required
University Level Requirements  
General Education (GE) Modules 1 24
Sub-total 24
Programme Requirements 2  
Ethics in Engineering 4
Foundation & Major Requirements 3 100 – 108
Sub-total 102 – 112
Unrestricted Elective Modules 4 28 – 36
Grand-total 5 160 – 161

Notes:

A limited selection of GE modules (from the wide range available in the University) which can best meet the interests and professional needs of BTech students, will be offered specially in the evenings. The GE modules will be pre-allocated to the BTech students based on the recommended study schedule.

These are specific to the individual BTech programme and reference should be made to the relevant sections.

3, 4 20 MCs of programme requirements and 20 MCs of unrestricted elective requirements will normally be given as Advanced Placement Credits to holders of relevant diploma or higher qualifications.

UEMs enable students to pursue their interests without any restrictions. Students may select any module at any level from among Technical or GE modules offered to BTech students to meet this requirement.

5 Grand Total includes double counting of module(s) if applicable.

Stage Promotion: Students will be deemed to have progressed to the next stage of study if they have obtained at least the number of MCs, including exemptions, as stated below:

To move to Stage 2 (Year 2): 36 MCs
To move to Stage 3 (Year 3): 76 MCs
To move to Stage 4 (Year 4): 112 MC

Degree Requirements & Recommended Study Schedule

Financial Assistance

MOE Tuition Fee Subsidy

The Ministry of Education (MOE) provides eligible Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) taking part-time undergraduate degree programmes in the local universities with a substantial tuition fee subsidy. Please visit this link for the details.
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy
With this enhanced subsidy, Singaporean students aged 40 and above will pay tuition fees that are lower than the standard subsidised fees payable by other Singaporean students who are below 40 years old.
The availability of this enhanced subsidy is tied to the student’s eligibility for the tuition fee subsidy in the first instance. Hence, a Singaporean student must be eligible for the tuition fee subsidy in order to be eligible for the enhanced subsidy.

SkillsFuture Credit

SkillsFuture was introduced in 2015 to encourage Singaporeans to take timely action to reskill and upskill to seize opportunities in the future economy. Singapore Citizen aged 25 years and above are entitled to an opening credit of S$500. To offset outstanding tuition fees using SFC, students will need to request for a certification letter from SCALE Finance (scale.finance@nus.edu.sg) as soon as the module allocation outcome is released during the ModReg Exercise, and at least 3 working days before term starts. The following must be provided for the certification letter to be issued:

  • Your Student ID
  • Amount of SFC you wish to claim
  • A screenshot of module(s) registered in EduRec

Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) 

The PSEA is part of the Post-Secondary Education Scheme to help pay for your post-secondary education. It is opened automatically for all eligible Singaporeans. Students who wish to utilise the PSEA funds may submit the Ad Hoc Withdrawal Form from week 4 of Semester 1 and 2. You may refer to the User Guide on Applying Online for PSEA Ad Hoc Withdrawal. The approved PSEA funds will be disbursed to your student account to offset your outstanding tuition fees 4-6 weeks after submission. To check your PSEA balance funds, you may call the 24-hour hotline at 6260 0777.

 

For more information on faculty-specific financial aid, visit https://scale.nus.edu.sg/programmes/lifelong-learning/faq-old/financial-aid-subsidies

For more information on university-wide financial aid, visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/financial-aid