Master of Science in Computing

This programme is distinctive in its emphasis on industrial strength projects as an essential component of the curriculum. You will not only acquire knowledge in the classroom but also be expected to confidently and innovatively apply what you have learned. 

• While working with our partner centres/institutes, you will be challenged with real problems faced by today's industries, gaining highly sought-after application development and research experiences. The programme will provide students with hands-on research/application experience through strong collaboration with aligned institutes, centres and labs.
• The programme is designed for full-time study (1 year). Part-time admission (2 years) will only be considered for exceptionally strong applicants who cannot enrol full-time.
• Master of Science in Computing programme is designed to enhance your knowledge and skills by providing you with a broad view of information systems, in addition to valuable hands-on experiences. If you are interested in developing new technologies and creating innovative applications, Master of Science in Computing will be ideal for you. Infocomm industry has been a key contributor to economic development and the driving force behind the fast growing knowledge-based economy in Singapore. 
• Infocomm technologies are the foundation for many applications in industry, government and other institutions. Singapore needs to have an infocomm-savvy workforce and globally competitive infocomm manpower to sustain national economic competitiveness.

Programme Tracks & Details - Technology Tracks Overview

• We encourage individuals interested in technology related R&D to apply for a Technology Track in our Master of Science in Computing programme.

The programme currently offers 3 technology tracks:

• Data Science & Engineering- Students will master and develop scalable and secure solutions to store and retrieve large datasets of diverse types (e.g. spatial, multimedia, text, etc.), as well as analytics methods for mining and understanding collections of evolving data and social networks.

Cybersecurity

• Students will gain in-depth knowledge of relevant security issues in computer systems, networks and their applications.
• Thus, students are prepared for a career in a variety of scenarios from large corporations to the development of their own entrepreneurial information security capability.

Software & Cyber-Physical Systems

• Students will be trained with good theoretical knowledge and excellent practical skills in designing and implementing complex software systems.
• This track is ideal for those students who want to upgrade and expand their knowledge and pursue a career in the software industry.

Programme Structure
Students are required to complete 10 Course Units (CUs) comprising of Core Courses, Elective Courses and a Capstone Project.

The curriculum composition is as follows:

Technology Tracks

• Data Science & Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Software & Cyber-Physical Systems