StudyQA — Master: Computing — National University of Singapore

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The Master of Computing programme (M.Comp.) offered by the School of Computing, is a comprehensive and challenging graduate programme with area specialisations. It encompasses latest research findings, both applied and fundamental. The programme also provides advanced and in-depth knowledge of IT to prepare the students for challenges in IT career.

Students are required to pass ten modules, with at least five modules selected from their specialisation (total of 40 modular credits).

The remaining five non-specialisation modules can be chosen from level 4000 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

Students in CS or IS specialisations will be allowed the flexibility of taking the dissertation option which is equivalent to four graduate level modules (16 modular credits). Students will need to complete six graduate level modules, with at least three modules from the area of specialisation (24 modular credits).

The dissertation option gives individual students the opportunity for independent study and research in the area of their selected specialisation. 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.

Infocomm Security (InfoSec) Specialisation

Students enrolled to the Infocomm Security specialisation from August 2015 intake onwards will complete the MComp programme by selecting one of the following structures:

Option 1

InfoSec specialisation students under this option are to complete six graduate level modules, with at least four modules from the InfoSec specialisation (24 modular credits). A maximum of one level 4000 module is allowed.

In addition, they will need to complete a project which culminates with a dissertation (16 modular credits).

Option 2

Students will need to complete eight graduate level modules, with at least four modules from the InfoSec specialisation (32 modular credits). A maximum of two level 4000 modules is allowed.

Students will also complete a one-semester long project (8 modular credits). Students can undertake an external company/agency-proposed InfoSec projects with a SoC faculty member’s involvement, or a project proposed solely by an SoC faculty member.

Students are allowed a maximum of two modules (at least level 5000 and above) from other faculties.

At least a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or its equivalent.
Payment of application fees (S$50)
The page of your passport bearing the passport number
Employment pass / work permit
Documentary proof of change in name (if you had your name changed and your name in NRIC / Passport is not identical to the name printed on your degree scroll / certificate and university transcript)
Polytechnic results and certificate (if applicable), or its equivalent
Original official transcript, or its certified true copies,
Financial statement indicating a balance of at least S$25,000 or its equivalent to show applicants’ ability to support themselves financially (i.e. estimated expenses of S$25,000 a year in Singapore) - only applicable to International applicants applying for full-time courses and who are not residing or not working in Singapore.
TOEFL scoresheet indicating a min. score of 92 (internet-based test) or IELTS (Academic) result of 6.5
Referee reports / recommendation letters