National University of Singapore

Structure of Programme
Dissertation Option
Modules offered in the Specialisation
Duration of Programme
Workload
Graduation Requirements

Structure of Programme

Students are required to pass TEN modules, with at least FIVE modules selected from the specialisation.

Computer Science; or
Infocomm Security; or
Information Technology Project Management (ITPM)

The remaining FIVE modules can be chosen from level 5000 to 6000 modules offered by the School of Computing .

Students are allowed a maximum of TWO level 4000 modules and TWO modules (must be at least level 5000) from other faculties.

Dissertation Option

With effect from AY2008/09, Semester 1, the Master of Computing students will be allowed the flexibility of taking the dissertation option which is equivalent to FOUR graduate level modules (16 modular credits).

The dissertation option gives individual students the opportunity for independent study and research in the area of their selected specialization. This will be carried out under the supervision of an academic staff, and the selection of the topic/area will be done in consultation with the supervisor in the area of expertise.

Modules offered in the Specialisation

Duration of Programme

The majority of the programme of study in NUS uses the Cumulative Average Point (CAP) as a criterion for continuation and graduation. For these programmes, the University sets the minimum standards and specific programmes may implement stricter or additional requirements.

For more information, please refer to http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/gd-contgrad.html.

Workload

Graduation Requirements

Candidates admitted to Semester 1, AY 2003-04 intake onwards must achieve a final CAP of 3.0 (average grade of B-) to graduate, otherwise their candidature will be terminated.

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