More options for NSF cyber specialists as Mindef and NUS tie-up for new work-learn programme

Department of Computer Science, Faculty, News Media, Security

Full-time National Servicemen (NSF) who are cyber specialists can now take modules from NUS Computing’s Information Security programme, after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for a new Work-Learn Programme by Dean Mohan Kankanhalli and Defence Cyber Chief Brigadier-General Mark Tan.

The academic credits earned in the programme can be counted towards a full degree.

The Straits Times, 30 May 2020
The Straits Times Online, 29 May 2020

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