Graduate Certificate in Computing Foundations
About the Programme
The Graduate Certificate in Computing Foundations (GC in CF) is an essential certification programme that is pivotal in meeting the needs of the working professionals who wish to embark on conversion to the computing field.
This certification programme provides a systematic pathway for applicants with insufficient computing background to acquire the core competencies in computing. By completing the Graduate Certificate in Computing Foundations, candidates can also better prepare themselves before formally joining the regular computing master’s degree programme. These candidates can acquire the necessary fundamental computing skills by reading a set of foundation courses that would serve as bridging courses. The courses offered in this graduate certificate programme are instrumental in either conversion to a computing career or career advancement even without embarking on the MComp programme.
In this programme, courses will be conducted by our faculty members who are scholars, researchers, and thought leaders in their field of expertise. Computing Foundation courses will be taught at an accelerated pace.
Certificate for Enrolment
Candidates who enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Computing Foundations I & II will need to complete three courses for each respective programme as indicated below. Candidates should complete the GC-CF I programme before they can continue with the GC-CF II.
- IT5001 Software Development Fundamentals
- IT5002 Computer Systems and Applications
- IT5003 Data Structures and Algorithms
- IT5004 Enterprise Systems Architecture Fundamentals
- IT5005 Artificial Intelligence
- IT5006 Fundamentals of Data Analytics
- IT5007 Software Engineering on Application Architecture
- IT5008 Database Design and Programming
Admission Requirements
The programme is open to those with a bachelor’s degree. Candidates with other qualifications and related work experience may also apply for the programme. Each application will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. The above are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission.
Duration
Candidates who enrol for the certification programme must complete the programme within 36 months from the point of admission.
Workload
Courses Offered and Schedule of Classes
All lectures, labs, tutorials, assessments/examinations will be held in campus and all students are required to attend in-person.
For details of the August 2025 intake (AY2025/2026, Semester 1) course schedule, please refer to the following Annex (SoC GC-CF).
For details of the January 2025 intake (AY2024/2025, Semester 2) course schedule, please refer to the following Annex B (SoC GC-CF).
Award of Graduate Certificate
To be awarded the graduate certificate, the candidate must complete three courses (12 unit) listed in the respective graduate certificate course listing, and obtain at least a GPA of 2.5.
Students who have completed the certification programme may wish to apply for admission to the Master of Computing (General Track) programme.
Graduate Certificate in Computing Foundations I (GC-CF I)
Complete three courses listed here:
- IT5001 Software Development Fundamentals
Choose any two of the following courses:
- IT5002 Computer Systems and Applications; or
- IT5004 Enterprise Systems Architecture Fundamentals; or
Students must pass IT5001 in order to continue with the below CF I course.
- IT5003 Data Structures and Algorithms
Graduate Certificate in Computing Foundations II (GC-CF II)
Upon completion of GC-CF I, students may proceed to enrol for GC-CF II.
Complete three courses listed here:
- Choose one (not taken in GC-CF I):
- IT5002 Computer Systems and Applications; or
- IT5003 Data Structures and Algorithms; or
- IT5004 Enterprise Systems Architecture Fundamentals
- Choose at least two courses from:
- IT5005 Artificial Intelligence
- IT5006 Fundamentals of Data Analytics
- IT5007 Software Engineering on Application Architecture
- IT5008 Database Design and Programming
Course Details
For details of the courses and its requisites, please refer to the following Annex A (GC-CF).
Application Information
There are two application cycles in each Academic Year:
| Intake | Application Period | Outcome | Semester Period |
| January 2025 (AY2024/2025, Semester 2) | 4 Oct – 1 Nov 2024 | Mid – End Nov 2024 | 13 Jan to 10 May 2025 |
| August 2025 (AY2025/2026, Semester 1) | 6 May – 6 Jun 2025 | End Jun 2025 | 11 Aug to 6 Dec 2025 |
^Please refer to the University’s Academic Calendar for details on the semester and examination period.
To apply, please submit your application via the Online Applications Portal. Candidates are required to upload the following supporting documents when submitting their online application:
- A copy of bachelor’s degree certificate
- A copy of official transcript for bachelor’s degree
- A copy of identification document/ citizenship certificate/ passport/ documentary proof of permanent residence status as well as valid work pass
- Any other supporting documents such as CV or professional certificates
- Brief statement of objective/purpose for applying to this programme
- A copy of e-certificate and/or transcript for students who have previously completed the Graduate Certificate in Computing Foundations I
Note:
- All supporting documents must be in English or with English translation.
- Candidates are required to produce originals of the submitted documents for the School’s verification during enrolment upon successful admission.
For enquiries, please contact socgradc@comp.nus.edu.sg.
Programme Fees
The fee for the following courses below is $5,014 each (inclusive of prevailing GST):
- IT5001 Software Development Fundamentals
- IT5002 Computer Systems and Applications
- IT5003 Data Structures and Algorithms
- IT5004 Enterprise Systems Architecture Fundamentals
Eligible Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents enrolled may be given tuition fee subsidy by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
Per Course Basis | International Participants | Singapore Citizens | Singapore PRs | Enhanced Training Support for SMEs2 | |
39 years old or younger | 40 years old or older1 | ||||
Per Course Fee, excluding prevailing GST | $4,600.00 | $4,600.00 | $4,600.00 | $4,600.00 | $4,600.00 |
Less: SSG Funding | $0.00 | $3,220.00 | $3,220.00 | $3,220.00 | $3,220.00 |
Nett Per Course Fee | $4,600.00 | $1,380.00 | $1,380.00 | $1,380.00 | $1,380.00 |
9% GST on Nett Per Course Fee | $414.00 | $124.20 | $124.20 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
Total Per Course Fee Payable, including prevailing GST | $5,014.00 | $1,504.20 | $1,504.20 | $1,504.20 | $1,504.20 |
Less Additional Funding, if eligible under various schemes | $0.00 | $0.00 | $920.00 | $0.00 | $920.00 |
Total Per Course Fee Payable, including prevailing GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes | $5,014.00 | $1,504.20 | $584.20 | $1,504.20 | $584.20 |
The fee for the following courses below is $6,322 each (inclusive of prevailing GST):
- IT5005 Artificial Intelligence
- IT5006 Fundamentals of Data Analytics
Eligible Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents enrolled may be given tuition fee subsidy by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
Per Course Basis | International Participants | Singapore Citizens | Singapore PRs | Enhanced Training Support for SMEs2 | |
39 years old or younger | 40 years old or older1 | ||||
Per Course Fee, excluding prevailing GST | $5,800.00 | $5,800.00 | $5,800.00 | $5,800.00 | $5,800.00 |
Less: SSG Funding | $0.00 | $4,060.00 | $4,060.00 | $4,060.00 | $4,060.00 |
Nett Per Course Fee | $5,800.00 | $1,740.00 | $1,740.00 | $1,740.00 | $1,740.00 |
9% GST on Nett Per Course Fee | $522.00 | $156.60 | $156.60 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
Total Per Course Fee Payable, including prevailing GST | $6,322.00 | $1,896.60 | $1,896.60 | $1,896.60 | $1,896.60 |
Less Additional Funding, if eligible under various schemes | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,160.00 | $0.00 | $1,160.00 |
Total Per Course Fee Payable, including prevailing GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes | $6,322.00 | $1,896.60 | $736.60 | $1,896.60 | $736.60 |
For details of the various schemes, please refer to:
1Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
2Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
Note:
- Eligible applicants may use SkillsFuture Credit to pay for the programme and eligible organizations (excluding government entities) may apply for the absentee payroll funding via SkillsConnect. For more information, visit absentee payroll funding. Please note that SkillsFuture Credit may not be used to pay for Student Services Fee.
- Only courses taken on graded-basis are eligible for SSG funding.
- SSG will only fund a course once per eligible student. In the event that a student wishes to retake a course, the student will not be eligible for SSG funding for that course.
The fee for the following course below is $6,322 (inclusive of prevailing GST):
- IT5007 Software Engineering on Application Architecture
- IT5008 Database Design and Programming
All enrolled candidates will also be required to pay the Student Services Fee of $25.70 (inclusive of prevailing GST) per semester.
The University reserves the right to review and adjust the course fees and make changes to the programme structure and requirements as necessary and accordingly without prior notice.
