School of Continuing & Lifelong Education
Coursework Programmes
Master of Science (Industry 4.0)
The MSc (Industry 4.0) is an inter-disciplinary programme offered in collaboration with the College of Design and Engineering, Faculty of Science, School of Computing, NUS-ISS, and NUS Business School.
The MSc (Industry 4.0) programme will enable student to attain, by the time of graduation:
- Breadth in ability to understand technology core concepts from a management viewpoint, including key emerging technology and business areas
- Understanding of key business and processes, including supply chain management, systems design and change management
- Ability to use both breadth and depth to be more effective functional specialists, or to move up management ranks
- Ability to drive change and transformation projects in a company, through technical understanding, understanding of business processes, and effective leadership
Both full-time and part-time studies are offered. The period of candidature are as follows:
- Full-time studies can be completed in 12-18 months. The maximum candidature is 24 months.
- Part-time studies can be completed in 18-36 months. The maximum candidature is 36 months.
Candidates must satisfy the following requirements to be conferred the degree of MSc (Industry 4.0):
- Complete a minimum of 40 Units with 20 Units in essential core courses and 20 Units in graduate certificates and elective courses;
- Complete and pass the programme requirement of at least one Graduate Certificate;
- Obtain a minimum GPA of 3.00; and
- Satisfy any other additional requirements that may be prescribed by the Programme Management Committee for MSc (Industry 4.0), or the University.
Master of Science (Venture Creation)
The MSc (Venture Creation) is an inter-disciplinary programme offered in collaboration with the NUS Enterprise, NUS Business School, College of Design and Engineering, Faculty of Science, School of Computing and Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.
Designed to transform mindsets and accelerate translation of ideas into solutions, the programme targets aspiring entrepreneurs wanting to launch new ventures with success by providing mentorship in business development and access to NUS technologies, as well as opportunities to network for market access.
Only full-time studies are offered. The period of candidature is as follow:
- Full-time studies can be completed in 12-18 months. The maximum candidature is 24 months.
Candidates must satisfy the following requirements to be conferred the degree of MSc (Venture Creation):
- Complete a minimum of 40 Units comprising:
- 28 Units in Essential core courses
- 12 Units in Elective courses
- At least 8 Units from Specialised Electives
- Up to 4 Units from General Electives
- Attain minimum GPA of 3.00; and
- Satisfy any other additional requirements that may be prescribed by the Programme Management Committee for MSc (Venture Creation), or the University.
Master of Science (Environmental Management)
The MSc (Environmental Management) is a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary graduate degree programme offered in collaboration with the NUS Business School, College of Design and Engineering, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Law and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
In 2022, MEM was identified as a strategic programme and NUS flagship course in sustainability by the University Sustainability and Climate Action Council. In line with this, the programme curriculum was revamped to provide pedagogical flexibility to students whilst providing a broad-based multidisciplinary curriculum.
Both full-time and part-time studies are offered. The period of candidature are as follows:
- Full-time studies can be completed in 12 months. The maximum candidature is 24 months.
Part-time studies can be completed in 24 months. The maximum candidature is 36 months.
Candidates must satisfy the following requirements to be conferred the degree of MSc (Environmental Management):
- Read and pass a total of 40 Units, comprising:
- 28 Units in Essential core courses
- 12 Units in Elective courses
- At least 8 Units from Specialised Electives
- Up to 4 Units from General Electives
- Attain minimum GPA of 3.00; and
- Satisfy any other additional requirements that may be prescribed by the Programme Management Committee for MSc (Environmental Management), or the University.