Degrees By Research - Nanyang Technological University
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Degrees By Research - Nanyang Technological University
C O General N T E N T S Information The University ...................................................... 2 The Country ...................................................... 2 Academic Calendar ............................................... 2 Application Procedure ........................................... 2 Fees ...................................................... 3 Scholarships/Financial Assistance Available ......... 6 International Students ........................................... 6 Graduate Programmes Graduate Programmes Overview ......................................... 8 Nanyang Business School ......................................... 9 School of Biological Sciences ....................................... 13 School of Communication and Information .............................. 14 College of Engineering • School of Civil and Environmental Engineering .................... 17 • School of Computer Engineering ....................................... 21 • School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering ................... 24 • School of Materials Engineering ....................................... 28 • School of Mechanical and Production Engineering .............. 30 National Institute of Education ....................................... 35 Centre for Chinese Language and Culture .............................. 39 Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies ............................... 40 School of Humanities and Social Sciences .............................. 43 Nanyang Technopreneurship Centre ....................................... 45 Campus ......................................... 47 Map GENERAL INFORMATION 1 G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N The University NTU aims at becoming a university with general academic excellence and niches in international eminence. Its mission is to nurture high level manpower and leaders for the professions, industry and business, and to advance research and development in the academic and professional disciplies. Research and development form an important part of activities of the University. NTU has a thriving programme of research, consultancy projects and professional services for industry and external organizations. To facilitate research and advance training, more than 40 research institutes and centres of excellence have been set up at the University. NTU has a beautiful 200-hectare campus with lush greenery situated in the south-western part of Singapore. The campus buildings are laid out on a master plan drawn up by world famous architect Kenzo Tange. Please visit the NTU website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/aboutus/index.htm The Country Singapore is an equatorial country with abundant rainfall and high humidity throughout the year. It has excellent infrastructure and its telecommunications are among the most sophisticated and efficient in the region. Further information can be found on http://www.sg/ and http://www.gov.sg/ Academic Calendar The academic year which commences in July each year is normally divided into 2 semesters. A few programmes by coursework and dissertation run on a 3-trimester academic year. For updates, visit our website : http:// www.ntu.edu.sg/gradstudies/coursework+programmes/academic+calendar Application Procedure • Programmes by Research Intake is in July and January. Applications for higher degree by research may be submitted at anytime but applicants are advised to submit them at least 4 months before the desired intake date. Online applications for admission (except to National Institute of Education) are available at : http://www.ntu.edu.sg/gradstudies/research+programmes/ Applicants to National Institute of Education should contact : Assoc Dean (Academic Research) Graduate Programmes & Research Office National Institute of Education Nanyang Technological University 1 Nanyang Walk Singapore 637616 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nie.edu.sg/ • Programmes by Coursework and Dissertation Applications for admission are normally invited through the press in December/January for admission in early July (except for the programmes listed in the next paragraph). Applications are to be submitted electronically only via our website at http://www.ntu.edu.sg/gradstudies/coursework+programmes/. Any other forms of submission will not be considered. 2 GENERAL INFORMATION For the following coursework programmes, further information is available from the following websites and contacts listed: MBA / MSc (Specialisation#) Programme Director, MBA Programme MBA Office Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798. Email: [email protected] [MBA] [email protected] [M.Sc. (Specialisation)] Website: http://www.nanyangmba.ntu.edu.sg/ [MBA] http://www.nbsmsc.ntu.edu.sg/ [M.Sc. (Specialisation)] # Accountancy, Applied Finance, E-Commerce, International Business, Technology & Operations Management, Marketing, Strategic Management, Human Capital Management, and Management MBA (Nanyang Fellows) Programme Director, Nanyang Fellows Programme Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nfp.ntu.edu.sg M.Sc. (Financial Engineering) Programme The Programme Director M.Sc. (Financial Engineering) Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.mfe.ntu.edu.sg M.Sc. (Managerial Economics) Programme Block S3, Room No. B3a-17 50 Nanyang Avenue Nanyang Technological University Singapore 639798. Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.mme.ntu.edu.sg National Institute of Education Programmes (The advertisement is in July for admission in early January) Assoc Dean (Educational Research) Graduate Programmes & Research Office National Institute of Education Nanyang Technological University 1 Nanyang Walk Singapore 637616 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nie.edu.sg/html/gpr_research.htm Fees Fees are revised yearly. As and when fees are revised, the new fees will apply to all existing and new students. All fees are listed in Singapore dollars and are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST). The fees for academic year 2004-2005 are given in the tables below. GENERAL INFORMATION 3 G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N Research Programmes S’pore/SPR Student ($) Other Students($ Research Fee Per Academic Year 3,850 4,240 Registration Fee (payable on admission) 52.50 52.50 Student Card Fee (payable on admission) 10.50 10.50 Computer Fee (per academic year) 13.65 13.65 Master’s Degree 157.50 157.50 Doctor of Philosophy. 210.00 210.00 Examination Fee : Coursework and Dissertation Programmes Amount Payable ($) Registration Fee (payable on admission) M.Sc (Specialisation) programme 500.00@ All other programmes 52.50 Enrollment fee # MBA programme only 1000.00 Student Card Fee (payable on admission) All programmes 10.50 Computer Fee (payable per academic year) All programmes 13.65 Examination Fee (payable on admission) All programmes 157.50 Copyright Fee (payable per academic year) All programmes 5.00 (full-time) 2.50 (part-time) Tuition Fees @ # 4 (see next table) Non-refundable and payable upon acceptance of offer of admission. Inclusive of Student Card fee, Examination fee and yearly Computer fee. Non-refundable and payable upon acceptance of offer of admission. This fee is counted as part of the total tuition fee listed in the next table and is inclusive of : Student Card fee, Registration fee, Examination fee, yearly Computer fee and yearly Copyright Fee. GENERAL INFORMATION Coursework and Dissertation Programmes Tuition fees per academic year M.A.(Applied Linguistics) M.A.(Applied Psychology) M.A.(Educational Management) M.A.(IDT) M.Sc(Bioinformatics) M.Sc(Biomedical Eng) M.Sc(Comm. Software & Networks) M.Sc(Comms Eng) M.Sc(Comp. Control & Auto) M.Sc(Comp. Intergr. Manufacturing) M.Sc(Consumer Electronics) M.Sc(Digital Media Technology) M.Sc(Embedded Systems) M.Sc(Environmental Eng) M.Sc(Exercise and Sport Studies) M.Sc(Financial Eng) M.Sc(Geotechnical Eng) M.Sc(Human Factors Eng) M.Sc(Information Studies) M.Sc(Integrated Circuit Design) M.Sc(International Constr Mgt) M.Sc(International Political Economy) M.Sc(International Relations) M.Sc(Knowledge Management) M.Sc(Life Sciences) M.Sc(Logistics) M.Sc(Managerial Economics) M.Sc(Mech. & Proc. Of Materials) M.Sc(Mechanical Eng.) M.Sc(Microelectronics) M.Sc(Photonics) M.Sc(Power Engineering) M.Sc(Precision Eng) M.Sc(Signal Processing) M.Sc(Smart Product Design) M.Sc(Specialisation#) M.Sc(Strategic Studies) M.Sc(Transportation Eng) Master of Business Administration Master of Education Master of Mass Communication MBA(Nanyang Fellows) Grad.Dip.in Airport Eng Grad.Dip.in Construction Mgt Grad.Dip.in Info.Comm. Tech. @ * # ** Full Time S’pore/SPR Other Students ($) Students ($) 4,650 4,650 4,650 4,650 4,650 4,650 4,650 19,500 4,650 12,000* 4,650 4,650 6,600 4,650 4,650 4,650 17,200 4,650 4,650 4,650 4,650 4,650 4,650 4,650 4,650 15,000@ 4,650 4,650 24,000@ 9,000 51,000 13,000 - 5,120 5,120 5,120 5,120 5,120 5,120 5,120 19,500 5,120 12,000* 5,120 5,120 6,600 5,120 5,120 5,120 17,200 5,120 5,120 5,120 5,120 5,120 5,120 5,120 5,120 15,000@ 5,120 5,120 24,000@ 9,000 51,000 13,000 - Part Time S’pore/SPR Other Students ($) Students ($) 2,330 2,560 21,000 ** 12,000 ** 12,000 ** 2,330 2,330 2,330 2,330 2,330 2,330 2,330 2,330 2,330 2,330 2,330 9,750 2,330 6,000* 2,330 2,330 4,400 2,330 2,330 6,000 2,330 2,330 10,300 2,330 2,330 2,330 2,330 2,330 2,330 2,330 2,330 15,000@ 2,330 2,330 28,000@ 2,330 6,000 4,000 5,250 21,000 ** 12,000 ** 12,000 ** 2,560 2,560 2,560 2,560 2,560 2,560 2,560 2,560 2,560 2,560 2,560 9,750 2,560 6,000* 2,560 2,560 4,400 2,560 2,560 6,000 2,560 2,560 10,300 2,560 2,560 2,560 2,560 2,560 2,560 2,560 2,560 15,000@ 2,560 2,560 28,000@ 2,560 6,000 4,000 5,250 Total Fee for the entire programme Under review. Please look up http://www.ntu.edu.sg/gradstudies/coursework+programmes/fees+and+financial+assistance/ for updates. Accountancy, Applied Finance, E-Commerce, International Business, Technology & Operations Management, Marketing, Strategic Management, Human Capital Management, and Management. Total fee for the entire programme subject to the students passing every component. Students have to pay again for any component they have to repeat. GENERAL INFORMATION 5 G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N Scholarships / Financial Assistance Available For Programmes by Research Research Scholarship A*Star Graduate Scholarship Singapore Millennium Scholarship Tuition Fee Loan For information on eligibility, quantum of award and application, please visit website : http://www.ntu.edu.sg/gradstudies/research+programmes/fees+and+financial+assistance/ For Programmes by Coursework and Dissertation NTU-MBA Scholarship ASEAN Postgraduate Scholarship APEC Scholarship Nanyang Fellows Scholarship Tuition Fee Loan For information on eligibility, quantum of award and application, please visit website : http://www.ntu.edu.sg/gradstudies/coursework+programmes/fees+and+financial+assistance International Students Accommodation for International Graduate Students You may choose from a range of accommodation administered by NTU or rent a room outside the campus on your own. NTU offers the following types of accommodation: • Nanyang Valley Apartment (on-campus accommodation) The Nanyang Valley Apartment is situated next to the Nanyang Lake and offers close proximity to the facilities such as canteens, minimarket and sports complex. There are a total of 33 furnished rooms and they are allocated on a twin sharing basis. As the rooms are limited, priority will be given to new graduate students. Male students are allowed only 3 months of transit stay. Cooking is not allowed in the apartments. • Graduate Hall (on-campus accommodation) The Hall is located near the entrance of the university. There are a total of 364 single rooms and 58 double rooms. All the rooms in the Graduate Hall are furnished with beds, chairs, study tables and wardrobes. All the rooms have attached bathrooms. Cooking is not allowed in the rooms. Student with spouse may apply for a double room. • Graduate Apartment (off-campus accommodation) The Graduate Apartment consists of a block of flat located about 40 minutes away from the main campus. Each apartment is shared by four students and the rooms are furnished with beds, chairs, study tables and wardrobes. Cooking facilities are also available in each apartment. Married couples may apply for this accommodation. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/oas2/isu/gradaccom/ • Other Off-Campus Accommodation International students may also choose to live off-campus, either by renting a room or an apartment on their own. Information on other off-campus accommodation is available in the local newspapers and from the Student Affairs Office (SAO). You may visit SAO’s website for rooms that are available for rent: https://wis.ntu.edu.sg/webexe/owa/oca_main.mainpage 6 GENERAL INFORMATION Arrival in Singapore Please note that it is illegal to bring the following items to Singapore: • • • • Controlled drugs and psychotropic substances Firecrackers Unauthorized reproductions of copyright publications Obscene articles and publications Failure to comply with the above restrictions will result in severe penalties, including the death penalty for drugtrafficking. Student’s Pass International students pursuing full-time courses of study in Singapore are required to apply for a Student’s Pass from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). The issuance of Student’s Pass is subjected to the clearance of medical examination. International students who wish to pursue studies on part-time basis should obtain employment in Singapore first before applying for admission. This is to ensure that they are permitted by the Ministry of Manpower to work and reside in Singapore throughout the duration of their course of study. In addition, it will be necessary for passport holders of countries such as China and India to obtain a valid VISA before entering Singapore. Medical Examination All full-time international students must undergo and pass a medical examination prior to admission to the university. It is also compulsory for all full-time international students to subscribe to the university’s medical insurance scheme upon admission. This is to ensure that international students are covered financially in the event of hospitalisation or surgery, as the medical costs in Singapore can be expensive and a financial burden especially if hospitalisation is necessary. Cost of Living The estimated monthly expenses of an international student are as follows: Meals (university canteens & food centres) S$250 - 400 Accommodation S$175 - 400 Transport expenses (locally) S$100 - 150 Other expenses (stationery, toiletries, laundry, recreation, etc) S$300 - 500 GENERAL INFORMATION 7 Graduate Programmes Overview Nanyang Technological University (NTU) offers graduate programmes leading to the award of the degrees of Master and Doctor of Philosophy as well as Graduate diplomas. There are two types of graduate degree programmes – (i) by research and (ii) by coursework and dissertation.n. • Degrees by Research Candidates reading for a higher degree by research pursue an independent but supervised research on an approved topic based on which a thesis must be submitted for examination. The award of the research degree is based solely on the thesis submitted. For enrichment purposes, candidates are also required to – (i) do 2 to 4 subjects chosen from the coursework programmes. These subjects may be those offered by the School enrolled in or approved subjects from other Schools. Selection of subjects is made after consultation with the research supervisor. (ii) Attend at least 6 seminars relevant to the candidates’ research area. Research candidates work closely and keep in regular contact with their assigned supervisor on their research project. Supervisors will submit regular reports on the progress of each candidate under their supervision. In addition to being examined on the thesis, a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must pass an oral examination on the subject matter of his thesis and other related subjects. For non-Ph.D. candidates, the oral examination may be prescribed at the discretion of the Board of Examiners. • Degrees by Coursework and Dissertation Candidates reading for a higher degree by coursework and dissertation follow a prescribed course of study comprising several subjects and undertake a project on which a dissertation will be written. The course of study involves formal classes, lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory work and written examinations. Classes are usually held in the evenings from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm. Depending on whether it is full time or part time studies, classes would range from once per week to four times per week. 8 GENERAL INFORMATION GRADUATE PROGAMMES OVERVIEW Nanyang Business School Nanyang Business School (NBS) has earned worldwide recognition for its academic excellence and in meeting the needs of industry for professionally trained graduates. Strong emphasis is given to good teaching and rigorous research. The school’s academic programmes continuously meet high standards in terms of instruction and criteria for student admission. Collaboration with faculty from many renowned universities worldwide has enhanced curriculum development, research, staff development, conferences, seminars and teaching. The School has been training professionals, managers and leaders for over 40 years and keeps close collaborative ties with leading research and training firms. NBS offers the MBA degree with an eBusiness orientation and Asian focus. The Nanyang Fellows programme attracts high potential decision-makers from the region and candidates take courses from NBS as well as the Sloan School in MIT. Research programmes leading to Master and PhD degrees are also available. Master Of Science (Financial Engineering) Class Of 2003 during classtime. Degrees By Research Master of Business, Master of Accountancy and Doctor of Philosophy These Master programmes aim to provide rigorous research training to students specializing in various disciplines in the field of either business or accounting. In the early part of the programme, students take a minimum of 2 courses in research methods, statistics, and subjects related to their areas of specialization. Master Of Science (Financial Engineering) Class Of 2003 using the Financial Trading Room for studies & research. The PhD Programme is designed for candidates who possess outstanding intellectual abilities and strong commitment towards research. It is primarily intended for people interested in academic careers or careers involving research and publication. In the early part of the programme, students take at least eight courses to equip themselves with research skills and substantive knowledge in their area of specialisation. The exact number and type of courses that students take vary according to the specialisation. The coursework component takes approximately one year (three trimesters) to complete, after which a comprehensive examination is set for those in good standing. Areas of Specialisation • Accounting • Banking & Finance • Information Systems • • • • Operations Management Marketing & International Business Strategy, Management & Organisation Contact Person The Director-PhD Programme Nanyang Business School Nanyang Technological University Singapore 639798 Tel : (65) 6790-5971, Fax : (65) 6791-3697 Email : [email protected] Website: http://www.nbs.ntu.edu.sg/phd GENERAL INFORMATION NANYANG BUSINESS SCHOOL 9 Degrees by Coursework and Dissertation (i) Master of Science (Financial Engineering) This rigorous interdisciplinary programme integrates technical and conceptual advances from Computer Science, Mathematics and Finance. It is administered by the Centre for Financial Engineering, an Inter-School Research Centre involving the Nanyang Business School, the School of Science, the School of Computer Engineering and the School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering. Students will spend the final mini term (7 weeks) in USA at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh campus to complete 4 advanced courses conducted by Carnegie Mellon University faculty. Upon successful completion, Carnegie Mellon University will confer a Certificate in Computational Finance. Students of this programme are prepared for a career that includes risk management, quantitative asset management, product structuring, sales and quantitative trading, quantitative research and financial information technology. Candidates intending to pursue this programme while holding full or part-time employment must obtain written support from their employers including a confirmation that the candidates will be released to attend the final mini term at Carnegie Mellon. Contact person The Director, MSc (Financial Engineering) programme M.Sc (Financial Engineering) Programme Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University S3-B2A-33, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798 Tel : (65) 6790-4758 or 6790-5025, Fax : (65) 6793-7440 Email : [email protected] Website: http://www.mfe.ntu.edu.sg (ii) Master of Business Administration (MBA) The Nanyang MBA programme has been consistently ranked as one of the top MBAs in Asia. It offers a unique mix of global perspective with an Asian focus, keeping you abreast of the latest business trends and technology. An innovative curriculum, developed by an impressive international faculty, incorporates a strong sense of industry relevance and nurtures creative thinking. As an industry-oriented business school, we create opportunities for you to connect with our extensive alumni network and strong industry and government links. Strategic alliances with leading universities overseas Business Study Missions give you invaluable opportunities to experience diversity in business cultures and practices. You will also have the flexibility of pecializing in an area which adds depth to your portfolio, or graduating with a General MBA for a broader business outlook. General MBA or Specialised MBA in : • • • • • • • • 10 Accountancy Banking & Finance Human Capital Management Information Technology International Business Marketing Strategic Management Technology & Operations Management GENERAL INFORMATION NANYANG BUSINESS SCHOOL Contact person Director ,The Nanyang MBA Nanyang Business School Nanyang Technological University Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798 Tel : (65) 6790 4181/ 6055 Fax : (65) 6791 3561 E-mail : [email protected] Website : http://www.nanyangmba.ntu.edu.sg (iii) Master of Science (Specialisation#) This programme is meant for graduates from all disciplines, who require specialised training in a particular field due to the nature of their work. Applicants may come from a non-business background or have had general management training in their undergraduate education but lack specialised training. The #specialisations offered are: • Accountancy • Applied Finance • Human Capital Management • Information Technology • International Business • Management • Marketing • Strategic Management • Technology & Operations Management This programme provides valuable in-depth knowledge on a specific specialisation. To ensure a strong foundation in the specialisation, participants are required to complete three core courses, five electives and a dissertation. The dissertation allows the participants to research a practical area of interest under the supervision of an academic staff member. Participants will attend classes with our Nanyang MBA participants in the NTU campus in Jurong and in the Executive Centre in Orchard Road downtown. Hence, having opportunities to interact and network with business leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs. Contact person Director c/o The Nanyang MBA Nanyang Business School Nanyang Technological University Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798 Tel: (65) 6790 4181/ 6055 Fax: (65) 6791 3561 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nbsmsc.ntu.edu.sg (iv) Master of Business Administration (Nanyang Fellows) The MBA (Nanyang Fellows) Programme is a business management programme targeted at high potential executives from the public and private sectors primarily from Asia but also from other parts of the world. Participants will be fast-track executives in senior-level management positions who are likely to play a strategic role in the running of their companies or government institutions. The programme is offered in collaboration with our long-standing partner, the MIT Sloan School of Management. The uniqueness of the programme lies in the integration of different disciplines in a multicultural setting. The international nature of the programme is reinforced through the curriculum content, the time spent at MIT, the Business Study Mission, the team dissertation, and the exposure to senior Asian executives. GENERAL INFORMATION NANYANG BUSINESS SCHOOL 11 Contact person The Director, c/o Mrs Tan-Lee Loo Hiang The Nanyang Fellows Programme Nanyang Business School Nanyang Technological University Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798 Tel: (65) 6790 4722 or 6790 6413 Fax: (65) 6791 8522 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nfp.ntu.edu.sg Entry Requirements By research: For the Master research programmes, a good honours degree is required. Applicants must be Singapore citizens or permanent residents. For the Ph.D studies, an outstanding Bachelor or a Master Degree is essential. Applicants would need to have a good GMAT or GRE score and acceptable TOEFL score (for international applicants whose native language is not English). By Coursework & Dissertation: The basic entry requirements for M.Sc. and MBA studies are a good relevant Bachelor’s degree. Relevant working experience is an advantage. For more details, please refer to the respective programme websites. Applicants would need to have a good GMAT score and acceptable TOEFL score (for international applicants whose native language is not English). Candidature Periods Full Time Programmes Doctor of Philosophy Master of Accountancy Master of Business M.Sc. (Financial Engineering) M.Sc. (Managerial Economics) MBA M.Sc. (Specialisation) MBA (Nanyang Fellows) Minimum 2 years 1 year 1 year 3 trimesters 3 trimesters 3 trimesters 3 trimesters 3 trimesters SCHOOL WEBSITE & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Tel: (65) 67905681 / (65) 67906016 Website: http://www.nbs.ntu.edu.sg 12 GENERAL INFORMATION NANYANG BUSINESS SCHOOL Maximum 5 years 3 years 3 years 6 trimesters 6 trimesters 6 trimesters 6 trimesters 6 trimesters Part Time Minimum 2 years 1 year 1 year 6 trimesters 5 trimesters 5 trimesters 4 trimesters - Maximum 5 years 3 years 3 years 12 trimesters 12 trimesters 15 trimesters 9 trimesters - School Of Biological Sciences The school is committed to implementing current best practices in the training of graduate scientists and offers PhD and Master Programme in Biological Sciences that combine research-driven projects and taught modules. Degrees By Research Master of Science & Doctor of Philosophy programmes are offered. See page 8, Research Degrees. Research Areas • Peptide and protein chemistry • Cell and Molecular Biology • Immunology • Biochemistry • Membrane proteins • Structural and computational biology • Cancer and cell death • Genetic and chromosomal engineering • Molecular pathology of malaria • Biophysics • Biostatistics • Biomedical Informatics • Telehealth • Statistical genetics Contact person Mrs Lim Fui Nee, Senior Manager Tel : (65) 6790 3711 Email : [email protected] Entry Requirements A good BSc degree (second class upper honours) in Science/Life Science or related field is required for Ph.D programmes, a Master degree is not an aboslute requirement. A good BSc degree for Master of Science programme. Good GMAT or GRE score and acceptable TOEFL score (for international applicants whose native language is not English). Candidates with relevant research experience and publication records are favoured. Candidature Periods Full Time / Part Time Programme Minimum Maximum Doctor of Philosophy. M. Sc 2 years 1 year 5 years 3 years SCHOOL WEBSITE & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Tel: (65) 67903711 Website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/sbs/ INFORMATION SCHOOL OFGENERAL BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 13 School Of Communication & Information The School of Communication & Information (SCI) was set up in 1992 to meet the increasing demand for well-trained personnel in the media industry and information services in Singapore and the region. SCI has state-of the-art laboratory facilities for print media, multimedia production, advertising and promotions, audio and video production, and information retrieval and management. Among its new facilities are the Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing Laboratory and the Observational Laboratory for focus group and experimental research. SCI also has a Resource Centre that provides information resources (both print and non-print) specifically for communication and information studies. The Centre is equipped with networked PCs for Internet access and teleconferencing as well as audiovisual equipment such as multisystem colour TVs and VCRs, mini hi-fi systems and CD/VCD/LD players. Hands-on Production Training. Degrees By Research Master in Communication Studies, Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy See Page 8, Research Degrees. Research Areas • Advertising and public relations • Audiences and public opinion • Communication policies and planning • Information management • Information retrieval • Information services and policy • International and intercultural communication • Interpersonal communication • Media effects and processes • Media law and ethics • Media management • Media psychology • New communication technologies • Political communication • Press-government relationship • Telecommunication issues Contact Person Director of Graduate Programmes by Research School of Communication & Information Tel: (65) 67905012 Fax: (65) 67927526 Email: [email protected] 14 GENERAL OF INFORMATION SCHOOL COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION Students working on their projects. Degrees by Coursework and Dissertation (i) Master of Mass Communication The programme consists of 3 core subjects, 5 general electives and one dissertation or professional project (30 academic units required for graduation). This programme prepares students for leadership positions in their chosen area of communication through courses focusing on policy planning, media management and promotional communication. Contact Person Coordinator, Graduate Programmes (Coursework) School of Communication & Information Tel : (65) 67906114 Fax : (65) 67924329 Email : [email protected] Website : http://www.ntu.edu.sg/sci/courses/p_courses.htm#mmc (ii) Master of Science (Information Studies) This is a professional degree for information professionals and librarians working in libraries, information centres and similar organisations. Students can specialise in one of the five main areas of concentrations: Archival Informatics, Information Management, Information Systems, Library and Information Services, and School Media Resource Management. Contact Person Programme Director – MSc (Information Studies) School of Communication & Information Tel: (65) 6790-4608 Fax: (65) 6792-7526 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/sci/is/is.htm (iii)Master of Science (Knowledge Management) This is a professional degree to train working professionals to take the lead in the development and implementation of knowledge management in their organisations that are expected to result in better customer care, increased return-on-investment, performance and innovation. Contact Person Programme Director – MSc (Knowledge Management) School of Communication & Information Tel: (65) 6790-5065 Fax: (65) 6792-4329 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/sci/is/km.htm Entry Requirements By Research: For Master programmes, a good Honours degree (at least 2nd class level) is essential. For Ph.D. studies, a Master’s degree in a related discipline is required. All applicants must also demonstrate competency in English and the ability to do independent research in the proposed field of advanced study. Applicants must have a good GMAT or GRE score, and acceptable TOEFL score (for international applicants whose native language is not English). By Coursework & Dissertation: The minimum entry is a good degree from a recognized university. Relevant working experience is an advantage. Applicants may be required to take an entrance test and attend an interview. For more details, please refer to the respective programmes’ web sites. Applicants must have an acceptable TOEFL score (for international applicants whose native language is not English). SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION GENERAL & INFORMATION INFORMATION 15 Candidature Periods Full Time Programmes Doctor of Philosophy Master in Communication Studies Master of Applied Science Master of Mass Communication Information Studies (M.Sc.) Knowledge Management (M.Sc.) Minimum 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year - SCHOOL WEBSITE & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Tel: (65) 67904108 Website : http://www.ntu.edu.sg/sci/main/welcome.htm 16 GENERAL OF INFORMATION SCHOOL COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION Maximum 5 years 3 years 3 years 4 years 2 years - Part Time Minimum 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year 2 years 2 years Maximum 5 years 3 years 3 years 4 years 4 years 4 years School Of Civil & Environmental Engineering The School of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) is committed to excel in teaching and research in civil engineering and to provide professional services to the industry so as to contribute to the technological and economic advancement of Singapore. The School is organised into four divisions: • • • • Division of Construction Technology and Management Division of Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Division of Geotechnical and Transportation Engineering Division of Structures and Mechanics There are also seven interdisciplinary centres within the School to further facilitate specialisation in the areas of professional training, research and technology transfer: • • • • • • • Centre for Advanced Construction Studies (CACS) Centre for Transportation Studies (CTS) Geotechnical Research Centre (GRC) Environmental Engineering Research Centre (EERC) Maritime Research Centre (MRC) Protective Technology Research Centre (PTRC) Institute of Environmental Science and Engineering (IESE) Beam-column testing - A typical crack pattern of a beam-column joint connection specimen. Added to these are nine laboratories, each well-equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to support teaching and research: • • • Environmental Construction Transportation • • • Hydraulics Geotechnics Wind Tunnel • • • Structures Surveying CADD & Computing Research Focus Areas Collaborations In order to promote research and development, the School channels significant energy and resources to developing state-of-the-art facilities and pursuing co-operative research projects with other leading academic institutions and industries. Much of the research activities are directed towards projects having industrial applications and which are also relevant to the strategic interests of Singapore and the region. The School continues to expand its educational and research ties with the world’s leading universities. Among these are: • • • • Korean Advanced Institute of Technology National Taiwan University Tsinghua University Imperial College, London • • • • Cambridge University Stanford University Kyoto University Osaka University • • • Tokyo University University of New South Wales Shanghai Jiaotong University The School also embarks on many collaborative arrangements with public bodies and industries in Singapore including: • • • • Housing Development Board Land Transport Authority Meteorological Service Singapore Ministry of the Environment • • • • Jurong Town Corporation Maritime and Port Authority Ministry of Defence Building and Construction Authority Partnership Programmes with Other Universities Singapore Stanford Partnership The Singapore Stanford Partnership (SSP) is a joint effort between NTU’s School of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Stanford’s Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering to conduct a Singapore-based premier graduate education and research programme in Environmental Engineering. Environmental engineering serves an increasingly crucial role as the Asia Pacific region continues to advance and develop while striving to maintain the quality of life associated with clean air, water and land, and sustainability SCHOOL OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL GENERAL INFORMATION ENGINEERING 17 of natural resources. The SSP programme plays a leading role in addressing these issues. Under the partnership, excellence in education and research in the environmental area as well as interactions between academia, industry and government agencies are developed and sustained. The SSP offers the NTU Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in Environmental Science and Engineering. The MS programme requires one year with the first academic quarter in residence at Stanford. It aims to produce high calibre environmental engineers equipped with both fundamental understanding and practical skills. Students will take courses taught jointly by NTU and Stanford faculty. While at NTU, students will also take regular Stanford courses taught by visiting Stanford faculty or through the use of on-line, interactive transmission of lectures. The PhD degree requires approximately four years of study beyond the Masters level with three academic quarters of residence at Stanford. It will prepare students for careers in academia or advanced research and development. Contact Person Mrs Christiana Tan-Soh, Manager Singapore Stanford Partnership Office Nanyang Technological University Blk N1, #B3-41, 50 Nanyang Avenue Singapore 639798 Tel: (65) 67906888 / Fax: (65) 68614606 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ntu.edu.sg/cee/ssp Degrees By Research Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) & Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) See Page 8, Research Degrees. Research Areas • Construction Technology and Management Prefabrication and precast technology; Reinforced concrete flat plates; Repair, strengthening and retrofitting of structures; Recycling concrete wastes; Fire engineering in structures; Construction project finance, risks management and export capability; Joint ventures on infrastructure projects; Productivity improvement through labor control, buildability and maintainability; Information technology and e-commerce in construction. • Geotechnical Engineering Foundations of High-rise Buildings; Land Reclamation; Underground Space Development; Tropical Soils Engineering. • Surveying Geographic Information System (GIS); Global Positioning System (GPS). • Transportation Engineering Transport Planning and Modelling; Traffic Management and Control; Application of Advanced Technologies in Transportation Engineering; Pavement Materials and Technologies. • Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Waste reuse and resource recovery; Bio-granulation and biofilm technologies in wastewater treatment; Membrane technology in water and waste water purification; Integrated urban stormwater management; Sediment transportation and coastal management • Structures & Mechanics Cardiac dynamic of blood flow from heart through blood vessels; Concrete material against penetration; Vibration control using evolutionary computation; Structural damage from ground shocks; Blast and impact effects on structures; Soil-fluid-structure interaction; Earthquake engineering; Structural health monitoring; Smart structures and smart materials; Multiplanar tubular joints and completely overlap joints; Beam-column connections and slab-column connections. Contact Person Miss Ang Hui Mieng, Assistant Manager (Graduate Studies) School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Nanyang Technological University 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798 Tel: (65) 67905828 / 67905251; Fax: (65) 67910676 Email: [email protected] Web Page: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/cee/ 18 GENERAL OF INFORMATION SCHOOL CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Degrees by Coursework and Dissertation Master of Science (M.Sc.) & Graduate Diploma programmes are currently offered. The M.Sc. programme requires the completion of the prescribed coursework plus a dissertation on an approved topic. The Graduate Diploma programme requires the candidate to complete the prescribed coursework. (i) Master of Science (International Construction Management) The programme is designed to enable graduate engineers, architects and other related professionals to expand their decision-making horizons given the kind of parameters and risks which international construction managers encounter. The course comprises subjects on Construction Management, Construction Technology, Project Financing, International Construction & Marketing, Techniques of Project Planning & Control, and IT in Construction. Programme Director Associate Professor Robert Tiong School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Nanyang Technological University Tel: (65) 67904913 / Email: [email protected] (ii) Master of Science (Environmental Engineering) This programme is designed to equip graduate environmental engineers and other related professionals with advanced skills and expertise in a wide variety of environmental disciplines. The programme offers a comprehensive range of subjects on advanced water and wastewater treatment, air and land pollution as well as broader aspects of environmental management and planning. In addition, classroom teaching will build an in-depth understanding of fundamental physical, chemical and biological processes. There will also be opportunities to attend classes conducted by international experts on special topics such as membranebased water purification and advanced sludge management. Programme Director Associate Professor Chui Peng Cheong School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Nanyang Technological University Tel: (65) 67905327 / Email: [email protected] (iii)Master of Science (Geotechnical Engineering) The programme is aimed at equipping students with specialised expertise in geotechnical engineering. It seeks to impart students a broad based appreciation of the inter-relations between geo-material properties, analysis, design and construction technology. The coursework includes topics on Advanced Soil Mechanics, Earth Structures, Foundations of Highrise Buildings, Excavation and Retaining Structures, Engineering Properties of Soils, Ground Modifications and Land Reclamation, Rock Engineering and Application of Finite Element Method to Geotechnical Problems. Programme Director Associate Professor Wong Kai Sin School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Nanyang Technological University Tel: (65) 67905277 / Email: [email protected] (iv)Master of Science (Transportation Engineering) The programme is intended to enable graduate engineers and other related professionals to acquire an adequate level of expertise in transportation engineering with a specialisation either in airport engineering, land transportation or port engineering. The objective is to provide technical knowledge in transportation and related fields important to the evaluation of transport facilities requirements, proper planning, design, maintenance and operation of these facilities. SCHOOL OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL GENERAL INFORMATION ENGINEERING 19 Programme Director Professor Henry Fan School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Nanyang Technological University Tel: (65) 67905328 / Email: [email protected] (v) Master of Science (Logistics) Jointly with the School of Mechanical and Production Engineering – see page 31. (vi)Graduate Diploma (Construction Management) Website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/cee/student/pg_courses/dip_cm.htm Tel: (65) 67904914 Fax: (65) 67916697 (vii)Graduate Diploma (Airport Engineering) Website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/CEE/student/PG_Courses/Dip_AE.htm Tel:(65) 67905328 Fax: (65) 67923886 Entry Requirements By research: The entry qualification for the M.Eng studies is a bachelor’s degree with honours, while those for the Ph.D. studies are a Master degree. Applicants must have the ability to pursue research in the proposed field of advanced study, good GMAT or GRE score, and acceptable TOEFL score (for international applicants whose native language is not English). By Coursework & Dissertation: The basic entry requirement for M.Sc. and Graduate diploma studies is a good relevant bachelor’s degree. Relevant working experience is an advantage. Applicants would need to have an acceptable TOEFL score (for international applicants whose native language is not English). Candidature Periods Full Time Programmes Doctor of Philosophy. Master of Science Master of Engineering Graduate Diploma (Airport Eng) Graduate Diploma (Constr Mgt) Minimum 2 years 1 year 1 year 11 weeks - SCHOOL WEBSITE & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Tel: (65) 67905828/67905251 Website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/cee/ 20 GENERAL OF INFORMATION SCHOOL CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Maximum 5 years 3 years 3 years 4 years - Part Time Minimum 2 years 2 years 1 year 1 year Maximum 5 years 4 years 3 years 3 years School Of Computer Engineering The School of Computer Engineering has its origins in the School of Applied Science, which was established in Nov 1988 to provide undergraduate courses in Computer Engineering and Materials Engineering. As a result of the rapid growth of the computer engineering and materials engineering programmes, the School of Applied Science was reorganised into two new schools in July 2000: the School of Computer Engineering and the School of Materials Engineering. In addition to the graduate degree programmes, the School offers two undergraduate engineering programmes: Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering) and Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science). In keeping with the University’s aim of being a “University of the Industry and Business”, the School strives to ensure that industrial relevance is maintained in the training of its graduates and in its R&D programmes. Links with industry are maintained through its representation on the Advisory Committees for our undergraduate/graduate courses and the research centres, collaborative R&D programmes, continuing education courses, and consultancy. Degrees By Research Master of Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy See Page 8, Research Degrees. Research Areas • Computer architecture and embedded systems High performance VLSI systems; fault tolerant and reconfigurable architectures; system-on-a-chip; design methodologies for high productivity embedded systems • Information systems and software engineering Data engineering; algorithms; computer security; system modeling; database and knowledge engineering; digital libraries • Multimedia network technology Media sources, transport and distribution; network protocols; pervasive computing; mobile and ad hoc computing • Computer graphics, imaging and media technologies Computer graphics and animation; computer vision; image processing; media technology; virtual reality • Parallel and distributed processing Grid computing; multi-agent systems; parallel and distributed simulation; parallel computer architecture • Intelligent systems and robotics Architectures for intelligent systems; artificial intelligence in education; intelligent robotics and automation; neural and machine vision • Bioinformatics Computational and functional genomics; structural proteomics; genomic signal processing; biochips, biotechnology, and biocomputing; drug discovery and pharmacogenomics Contact Person Vice Dean (Research), School of Computer Engineering. Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/sce/ SCHOOL OF COMPUTER GENERALENGINEERING INFORMATION 21 Degrees by Coursework and Dissertation (i) Master of Science (Bioinformatics) This course offers a 2-year part-time training programme leading to a M.Sc. The course is designed for students who have relevant scientific and technical background to upgrade themselves and stay relevant to the 4th pillar of the Singapore economy - Biomedical Sciences. The curriculum will provide them with a skill-set for the creation of excellent, well-validated methods for solving problems in the domain of bioinformatics and related fields that will emerge as a consequence of Singapore’s drive in Biomedical Sciences research. The curriculum will cover biology; significant coursework in algorithms; biostatistics, probability; data analysis and data mining; a substantial number of computer related skills; information technology; and seminars on ethics and other topics. Programme Director Associate Professor Kwoh Chee Keong Tel: (65) 67906057, Fax: (65) 67926559 Email: [email protected] (ii) Master of Science (Digital Media Technology) This 2-year part-time course is designed for students who wish to develop, design and implement projects in the fast growing field of digital media. The program emphasizes on the techniques and tools used in digital media rather than the creative design or content of such media. Both theoretical and activity-based learning are provided for graduates who wish to upgrade their competencies and skills. Core modules focus on the basic areas of computer graphics, multimedia, virtual reality and animation. Students have the opportunity of extending the breadth or depth of their pursuit through a wide range of elective courses offered. Exposure to state of the art practice is given through seminars by experts from the industry. The comprehensive project component provides practical experience towards developing a portfolio of work. An option is available to candidates to attend the International Certificate Program in New Media (ICPNM) conducted by our partner institution imedia, the ICPNM Academy in Rhode Island, U.S.A. The ICPNM provides partial fulfilment of the M.Sc. in Digital Media Technology. Programme Director Associate Professor Paul Bao Tel: (65) 67906822, Fax: (65) 67926559 Email: [email protected] (iii) Master of Science (Embedded Systems) The aim of this 2-year part-time programme is to develop a pool of highly skilled graduates for the fast evolving embedded systems industry. The core modules focus on essential skills for embedded systems design while the elective modules delve into advanced topics. Exposure to state of the art technology is given through seminars by experts from the industry. The course combines relevant theory, state-of-the-art tools and methodologies used in industry and academia. The comprehensive project component provides adequate practical experience towards developing a market viable product. Programme Director Associate Professor Douglas Maskell Tel: (65) 67906259, Fax: (65) 67926559 Email: [email protected] 22 SCHOOL OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING GENERAL INFORMATION The School continues to offer relevant enrichment and specialisation courses ranging from Data Mining to Broadband Networks. There are also plans to introduce more Master programmes in the near future. Entry Requirements By research: The entry qualification for the M.Eng studies is a bachelor’s degree with honours, while those for the Ph.D. studies are a Master degree and ability to pursue research in the proposed field of advanced study. Applicants would need to have a good GMAT or GRE score and acceptable TOEFL score (for international applicants whose native language is not English). By Coursework & Dissertation: The basic entry requirement for M.Sc. studies is a good relevant bachelor’s degree. Relevant working experience is an advantage. Applicants would need to have an acceptable TOEFL score (for international applicants whose native language is not English). Candidature Periods Full Time Programmes Doctor of Philosophy Master of Engineering Master of Science Minimum 2 years 1 year - Maximum 5 years 3 years - Part Time Minimum 2 years 1 year 2 years Maximum 5 years 3 years 4 years SCHOOL WEBSITE & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Tel: (65) 67904856 Website : http://www.ntu.edu.sg/sce/default.asp SCHOOL OF COMPUTER GENERALENGINEERING INFORMATION 23 School Of Electrical And Electronic Engineering Founded in August 1981, the School’s mission is to excel in teaching, research and professional services in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and contribute to the technology innovation and economic advancement of the nation. This is encapsulated in the School motto, E3 : Excellence in Engineering Education where E3 stands for excellence in teaching, excellence in research, and excellence in professional services to industry. The School offers several postgraduate programmes leading to MSc degrees by coursework and dissertation, and MEng and PhD degrees by research. It also offers advanced short courses for working engineers to keep them updated on the latest developments in the rapidly evolving areas of electrical and electronic engineering. To support undergraduate teaching and graduate research programmes, the School has established a wide range of laboratories which are well equipped with modern facilities and stateof-the-art equipment. These include Communications, Computer Engineering, Automation, Power Electronics and Drives, Integrated Circuit Design, Photonics and Semiconductor Laboratories comprising two Class 100 Clean Rooms. Degrees By Research Master of Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy See page 8, Research Degrees. Research Areas • Automation Technology • Biomedical Engineering • E-Commerce • Electric Energy Systems • Electronic Circuits & Systems • Global Positioning Systems • Information Technology • Microelectronics • Mobile robots • Network Technology • Satellite Engineering • Signal Processing • System-on-chip • Telecommunications Contact Person Vice-Dean (Research), School of EEE, Block S1 Tel : (65) 67905428; Fax : (65) 67927660; E-mail : [email protected] 24 24 GENERAL INFORMATION SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING Degrees by Coursework and Dissertation Master of Science (M.Sc.) programmes are currently offered in: • Communications Engineering • Communication Software & Networks • Computer Control & Automation • Consumer Electronics • Microelectronics • Signal Processing • Integrated Circuit Design • Photonics • Power Engineering The coursework component comprises a total of 8 subjects of 3 AUs each. Each subject will consist of 39 hours of lectures. Classes for each subject are held once a week and examinations are conducted during office hours at the end of each semester. Each candidate is also required to undertake a research project of 6 AUs on an approved topic based upon which a dissertation must be submitted. In addition, the School offers a Graduate Diploma Programme in Information Communication Technology. (i) Master of Science (Communications Engineering) There are 3 areas of specialisation: Telecommunications, RF Engineering and Wireless Communications. This programme is designed for practising engineers and information technologists who wish to improve their knowledge and skills in the generic area of communications engineering or seek specialisation in Telecommunications, RF Engineering or Wireless Communications. Contact Person Programme Director, Assoc Prof Li Kwok Hung Tel : (65) 67905028, Fax : (65) 67912687 Email : [email protected] (ii) Master of Science (Communication Software & Networks) To equip graduates with leading-edge knowledge in Networking and Software Engineering. This programme draws on the inter-disciplinary nature of object-oriented software engineering and computer networking. Students are required to undertake a communication software development group project. Contact Person Programme Director, Assoc Prof Ang Yew Hock Tel : (65) 67906361, Fax : (65) 67922971 Email : [email protected] (iii) Master of Science (Computer Control & Automation) To provide practising engineers with advanced and yet practical tools in the development, integration, and operation of computer-based control and automation systems. Contact Person Programme Director, Assoc Prof Wang Jianliang Tel : (65) 67904846, Fax : (65) 67933318 Email : [email protected] (iv) Master of Science (Consumer Electronics) The programme is designed for engineers in the electronics industry who would like to have graduate training in various topics in the design, development and manufacture of consumer electronic products. Contact Person Programme Director, Assoc Prof K T Lau Tel : (65) 67905420, Fax : (65) 67933318 Email : [email protected] GENERAL ENGINEERING INFORMATION SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC 25 (v) Master of Science (Microelectronics) This programme is intended for electrical engineers, integrated circuit designers, material scientists, R&D managers, and market planners who seek an understanding of the current approaches and emerging directions in microelectronics. Contact Person Programme Director, Assoc Prof Krishnamachar Prasad Tel : (65) 67904546, Fax : (65) 67920415 Email : [email protected] (vi) Master of Science (Signal Processing) This programme is designed for practicing engineers, hardware and software designers, R & D managers, and industry planners who seek an understanding of current approaches and evolving directions for DSP technologies. Contact Person Programme Director, Assoc Prof Ma Kai Kuang Tel : (65) 6790 6366, Fax : (65) 67920415 Email : [email protected] (vii) Master of Science (Integrated Circuit Design) The programme is designed for engineers in the electronics industry who would like to have graduate training in various topics in the design, development and manufacture of integrated circuits or integrated electronic products. Contact Person Programme Director, Assoc Prof K T Lau Tel : (65) 67905420, Fax : (65) 67933318 Email : [email protected] (viii)Master of Science (Photonics) This programme is intended for electrical engineers, integrated circuit designers, material scientists, R&D managers, and market planners who seek an understanding of the current approaches and emerging directions in photonics. It is also intended for engineers who are currently active or anticipate future involvement in the field. Contact Person Programme Director Ast Prof Larry X.-C. Yuan Tel : (65) 67905635, Fax: (65) 67933318 Email : [email protected] (ix) Master of Science (Power Engineering) This programme is formulated for candidates wishing to enhance their knowledge in electrical engineering and is suitable for both the practicing engineers and the recent graduates. It provides specialized courses in power systems and power electronics & drive systems. In-depth studies of significant aspects and recent trends of development in these fields are included. Contact Person Programme Director Assoc Prof G B Shrestha Tel: (65) 67904520, (65) Fax: 67920415 Email: [email protected] (x) Graduate Diploma in Information Communication Technology The graduate diploma programme in Information-Communication Technology is a conversion programme designed to equip graduates from other disciplines with the knowledge and application of both IT and telecommunications technologies to serve the rapid growth of the Info-communications industry in Singapore. Typically, students will be graduates who wish to take up employment in the Infocomm industry or enhance their professional skills with an in-depth understanding of both IT and telecommunications technologies. 26 26 GENERAL INFORMATION SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING Contact Person Programme Director, Assoc Prof Low Chor Ping Tel : (65) 67906368, Fax : (65) 67922971 Email : [email protected] Entry Requirements By research: The entry qualification for the M.Eng studies is a bachelor’s degree with honours, while those for the Ph.D. studies are a Master degree. Applicants must have the ability to pursue research in the proposed field of advanced study, good GMAT or GRE score, and acceptable TOEFL score (for international applicants whose native language is not English). By Coursework & Dissertation: The basic entry requirements for M.Sc. and Graduate diploma studies are a good relevant bachelor’s degree. Relevant working experience is an advantage. Applicants would need to have an acceptable TOEFL score (for international applicants whose native language is not English). Further information is obtainable at website - http://www.ntu.edu.sg/eee/academic/MSc/#msc2 Candidature Periods Full Time Part Time Programmes Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Doctor of Philosophy Master of Engineering Master of Science 2 years 1 year 1 year 5 years 3 years 3 years 2 years 1 year 2 years 5 years 3 years 4 years SCHOOL WEBSITE & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Tel: (65) 67906364 Website : http://www.ntu.edu.sg/eee/ GENERAL ENGINEERING INFORMATION SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC 27 School Of Materials Engineering The advancement of new technologies and engineering applications often depends heavily on the prior development of suitable advanced materials. In recognition of the importance of the study and knowledge of materials to industrial processes and engineering applications, the Division of Materials Engineering was established in 1991 in the former School of Applied Science, and subsequently elevated into a full engineering school of NTU, the School of Materials Engineering, in July 2000. The School has two Divisions, Division of Materials Science and Division of Materials Technology. Over the years, the School has set up the state-of-the-art research facilities and infrastructure. It now attracts multi-million dollar research funding from government agencies and industries and has established research collaboration with many leading institutions overseas. Our laboratories presently house many modern sophisticated equipment, such as scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope, X-ray diffractometer, GPC-HPLC, light scattering system, vibrational spectrometers, dielectric network analysers, differential scanning calorimeters and other thermal analysers, vapour deposition equipment, mechanical testing equipment, heat treatment furnaces, and a range of other equipment for polymer and ceramic processing and characterisation. Flame hydrolysed nano-sized CeO2.ZrO2 produced for solid oxide fuel cell application in collaboration with a listed Canadian Company. The School conducts research on structure, properties, behaviour and processing of materials. The main areas of research are: • • • • • • • • Biomaterials Ceramics Technology Computational Materials Science Magnetic Materials Nano Materials Microelectronics and Optoelectronics Materials Functional and High Performance Polymers Thin Film & Surface Engineering World’s smallest nano piezoelectric heart pump. This work is being commercialized by Orqis Medical Corporation, a biomedical company in California. The School of Materials Engineering has become one of the largest Materials schools in this region since its establishment. It has a strong team of 41 academic staff, 38 research staff and more than 80 graduate students mostly pursuing PhD degrees. There are a large number of graduate students from overseas, including Asean countries, China, India and Europe. Much of the School’s research is interdisciplinary and application-oriented. Therefore, graduate students are very well prepared for future careers. Degrees By Research Master of Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy See page 8, Research Degrees. 28 GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING Development of drug eluting biodegradable stents. Contact Person The School Manager (Administration) c/o Dean’s Office School of Materials Engineering Nanyang Technological University Singapore 639798 Tel : (65) 67906267; (65) 67904904 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/sme/ Entry Requirements For Ph.D. studies, a Bachelor’s degree and preferably also a Master’s degree from an established university or institution of higher learning are required, while for Master studies, a Bachelor degree is required. All degrees should be in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or other Materials related disciplines from a good university. Degrees in other Engineering disciplines and in Physics or Chemistry will be considered if the candidate has in his studies undertaken an acceptable number of appropriate Materials subjects, or if his studies demonstrate special capabilities for research in particular projects. Prospective foreign students are required to take the GRE. Non native English speakers should also take TOEFL examination. Other detailed requirements can be found on NTU’s website on graduate studies (http://www.ntu.edu.sg/gradstudies/research+programmes/admission/). Candidature Periods Full Time / Part Time Programmes Doctor of Philosophy Master of Engineering Minimum 2 years 1 year Maximum 5 years 3 years SCHOOL WEBSITE & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Tel: (65) 67906267 Website : http://www.ntu.edu.sg/sme/ GENERAL ENGINEERING INFORMATION SCHOOL OF MATERIALS 29 School Of Mechanical And Production Engineering The School is committed towards a position of world leadership in research. It is proactive in cultivating a rich and vibrant environment where an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit is actively promoted amongst its staff and students. This pervasive culture is governed by a set of principles: • • • Promote broad-based, interdisciplinary research Define coherent, overall objectives and a framework within which individual or parallel research operates Strike a balance between fundamental research and applied innovation The Divisions of the School are: • • • • • Engineering Mechanics Manufacturing Engineering Mechatronics & Design Thermal & Fluids Engineering Systems and Engineering Management Degrees By Research Master of Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy See page 8, Research Degrees. Research Areas • Advanced Materials Modeling and Processes • Biomaterials • Biomedical Engineering • Electronics Packaging • Engineering Computation & Modelling • Engineering Management & Logistics • Human Factors Engineering • Intelligent Machines, Micromachines and Robotics • Bio-Micro Electro-Mechanical System (Bio-MEMs) • Fuel Cell • Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) • Precision Engineering • Product Design, Intelligent Modelling & Realisation • Sensors and Actuators: Smart Materials and Structures • Supply Chain Management and Logistics Engineering • Thin Film Technology • Tissue Engineering • Virtual Reality and Soft Computing • Vision & Control • Environmental Technology & Processes Contact persons Ms Elsie Ong, Senior Manager / Ms Soh Meow Chng Tel : (65) 67904498 / 67905487 Email : [email protected] / [email protected] 30 GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION OF MECHANICAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING Degrees by Coursework and Dissertation (i) Master of Science (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) (CIM) The programme is tailored for practising engineers, technology managers and information technologists employed in the manufacturing sector. Manufacturing today is a web of global activities, integrated via computer and communication networks. It is multi-facetted, incorporating both technology and management. CIM is the discipline in which these areas are organised into a structured and cohesive whole. Specific fields covered include computer networks, databases, advanced manufacturing technologies, corporate resource management, distributed and collaborative product development, system design, CAD/CAM, logistics and the role of e-commerce in manufacturing. Contact person Assoc Prof Lee Yong Tsui MSc (CIM) Programme Director Tel : (65) 67905493 E-mail : [email protected] Website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/mpe/students/msc/M_Sc(CIM).htm (ii) Master of Science (Logistics) The programme is tailored for practising engineers, logisticians and information technologists employed in the procurement, manufacturing, warehousing transport and distribution sectors. It aims to address the needs of both the manufacturing and service sectors with an integrated and comprehensive programme in Engineering Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The programme is offered jointly by the Centre for Engineering and Technology Management in the School of Mechanical and Production Engineering and the Centre for Transportation Studies in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering of NTU. Contact person Assoc Prof Kam Booi Chung MSc (LOG) Programme Director Tel: (65) 67905581 E-mail : [email protected] Website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/mpe/students/msc/M_Sc_(Log_).htm (iii) Master of Science (Mechanics & Processing of Materials) The programme is designed for graduate engineers, materials engineers and scientists, and other related professionals to acquire an in-depth knowledge of the mechanics and processing of advanced engineering materials. The design, processing and effective application of modern engineering materials contribute to the success of manufacturing industries worldwide. There is a wide and increasing demand in industry for engineers and managers who have received a multi-disciplinary training in the Mechanics and Processing of Materials. Contact person Assoc Prof Loh Ngiap Hiang MSc (MPM) Programme Director Tel : (65) 67905540 E-mail : [email protected] Website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/mpe/students/msc/M_Sc_(Mech_&Proc_of%20Matl_).htm (iv) Master of Science (Precision Engineering) The programme is specially designed for mechanical and manufacturing engineers, designers, research and development engineers, instructors at tertiary institutions, and other related professionals in industry to acquire an in-depth knowledge in precision engineering and other related topics. GENERALENGINEERING INFORMATION SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL AND PRODUCTION 31 Precision engineering is cross-disciplinary, dealing with metrology, materials, machining processes, machine tool design, microsensors and actuators, manufacture of integrated circuits and mass storage devices, novel manufacturing methods, applications in medicine and many other relevant fields. Contact person Assoc Prof Yeo Swee Hock MSc (PE) Programme Director Tel : (65) 67905539 E-mail : [email protected] Website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/mpe/students/msc/M_Sc_(Prec_Eng_).htm (v) Master of Science (Smart Product Design) The programme is designed to provide graduate engineers, designers, research and development engineers and other related professionals with the knowledge and expertise in product design, electronics and control, software engineering and manufacturing engineering to design, develop and manufacture smart products. The smart product design process is concerned with the flexibility of response and adaptability of design to meet to the high expectations of customer requirements and also product life cycle demands; and at the same time enabling the trade-off to take place between discipline-specific capabilities for the successful development of a new product. Contact person Assoc Prof Leong Kah Fai MSc (SPD) Programme Director Tel : (65) 67905503 E-mail : [email protected] Website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/mpe/students/msc/M_Sc_(SPD).htm (vi) Master of Science (Biomedical Engineering) This programme is specifically designed for graduate engineers, scientists, researchers, physicians and other related professionals with an interest to pursue a career in life sciences and health care. It is jointly offered by Nanyang Technological University and Singapore General Hospital. Biomedical Engineering (BME) is the application of engineering to biology and medicine, involving: • • • • Engineering instrumentation for the accurate collection of anatomical and physiological data; Signal and image processing of this data; Engineering analysis and modelling of biomedical phenomena and processes, such as the function of normal and diseased organs and systems; Engineering of prostheses, orthoses, organ-assist devices, artificial organs and tissue engineering. Its aim is to improve human health through cross-disciplinary activities that integrate the engineering sciences with the biomedical sciences and clinical practice. This MSc. programme is designed to provide a well-rounded knowledge of the core subjects of biomedical engineering, and is tailored to prepare students for a professional biomedical engineering career through specialised elective courses, in addition to a research project. Contact person Assoc. Prof. Chou Siaw Meng MSc (Biomed) Programme Director School of Mechanical and Production Engineering Nanyang Technological University Tel : 67904958 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/mpe/students/msc/M_Sc_(Biomed_Eng_).htm OR Dr Vincent Chong MSc (Biomed) Programme Director Department of Diagnostic Radiology Singapore General Hospital Tel: 63265031 Email: [email protected] 32 GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION OF MECHANICAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING (vii) Master of Science in Human Factors Engineering This programme is designed for graduate engineers and designers to understand the capabilities and limitations of the users, such that systems can be designed to enhance the performance satisfaction and safety of the users. HFE is the key factor in ensuring the effectiveness, safety, usability, acceptability and success of human-system integrations. Human Factors Engineering (HFE) deals with the design of systems that people use at work and in leisure. It ensures that systems, jobs, products, interfaces and environments are designed to match the physical and mental abilities and limitations of their intended users. This programme presents an option of pursuing either a Single Master Degree in HFE or a dual Master in HFE. The dual Master programme is in collaboration between the School of Mechanical and Production Engineering (Singapore) and the Graduate School for Human-Machine Interaction at Linkoping University in Sweden. Contact persons Prof Martin Helander MSc (Human Factors Engineering) Programme Director Tel : 6790 6398 Email: [email protected] OR Assoc Prof Samuel Lim MSc (Human Factors Engineering) Dy Programme Director Tel : 6790 4952 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/home/mypchui/ (viii) Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering This programme is specifically designed for graduate engineers, R&D engineers, scientists, researchers, and other related professionals who wish to equip themselves with more advanced knowledge in mechanical engineering to face the ever changing world. Mechanical engineering has been an important discipline in every industry. With the advent of the computer and information technology, mechanical engineering is now playing an even more important role in the development of many new areas, such as life science and micro/nano technologies. The breakthrough in these new technologies is often seen to rely on the support of mechanical engineering. Thus, there is an increasing demand for R&D engineers and managers who have strong background in mechanical engineering. Contact person Assoc Prof Huang Xiaoyang MSc (MECH) Programme Director Tel: (65) 6790 4448 E-mail : [email protected] Website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/mpe/academic/graduate/msc/MSc(Mech)/ (ix) Master of Science in Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Engineering This programme seeks to provide global enterprises and research institutes with world class technologists in the field of MEMS Engineering, by tapping on both European and Asian professional experiences. It will provide outstanding and complementary expertise and facilities of both institutions in the field of MEMS Engineering, with contributions also from two academic junior partners in Europe and Asia as well. Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) are integrated devices or systems combining electrical, mechanical, biological, optical and chemical components. They are fabricated using wafer fabrication techniques and range in size from micrometers to millimeters. They are able to sense, control, and actuate on a micro-scale, and function individually or in arrays to generate effects on a macro scale. Examples of such systems are micro optical switches, micromotors, inkjet print head, micro drug delivery systems, biochips, and chemical sensors. as the numerous regional academic and industrial networks of both institutions. This is a dual Masters degree jointly offered by NTU and ESIEE, France. GENERALENGINEERING INFORMATION SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL AND PRODUCTION 33 Contact person Assoc Prof Thomas Gong Haiqing MSc (MEMS) Programme Director Tel: (65) 6790 4810 E-mail : [email protected] Website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/mpe/academic/graduate/msc/MSc(MEMS)/#top Entry Requirements For research: The entry qualification for the M.Eng studies is a bachelor’s degree with honours of at least second class level, while those for the Ph.D. studies are a Master degree and be academically sound (eg. received academic awards). Potential candidates should have the ability to pursue research in the proposed field of advanced study and have some years of relevant working experience. Applicants would need to have a good GMAT or GRE score and acceptable TOEFL score (for international applicants whose native language is not English). For coursework & dissertation: The basic entry requirement for M.Sc. studies is a good relevant bachelor’s degree. Relevant working experience is an advantage. Applicants would need to have an acceptable TOEFL score (for international applicants whose native language is not English). Further details can be found at the respective programmes’ web sites listed. Candidature Periods Full Time Programmes Doctor of Philosophy Master of Engineering Master of Science Minimum 2 years 1 year 1 year SCHOOL WEBSITE & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Tel: (65) 6790 5933 / (65) 6790 4955 Website : http://www.ntu.edu.sg/mpe/ 34 GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION OF MECHANICAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING Maximum 5 years 3 years 2 years Part Time Minimum 2 years 1 year 2 years Maximum 5 years 3 years 4 years National Institute Of Education The National Institute of Education (NIE) was established and constituted as part of the Nanyang Technological University on 1 July 1991. As the sole teaching training institute in Singapore, NIE aims to be a world-class university institute, renowned for its excellence in teacher education and research in Education, Physical Education, the Arts and Sciences. Its objectives are : • • • • to equip teachers and school leaders with the knowledge and professional expertise necessary to teach and manage educational programmes in an increasingly demanding educational environment. to provide academic programmes at all levels in Education, Physical to undertake and promote research in Education, Physical Education, the Arts and Sciences, and other disciplines relevant to teacher training. to offer continuing education and professional development programmes to meet the needs of other government bodies and the general public. Degrees By Research Master of Arts, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy Research Areas • Arts • Education • Humanities • Mathematics • Physical Education • Sciences Contact person Administrative Officer/Graduate Programmes & Research Office Tel : (65) 6790 3929 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nie.edu.sg Degrees By Coursework And Dissertation Postgraduate Diploma, Master of Arts & Master of Science programmes are currently offered. For all Master of Arts, Master of Education & Master of Science programmes, candidates must complete and pass 8 subjects and submit a dissertation. (i) Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics) This programme is designed to cater for a wide range of English Language professionals such as MOE inspectors, mentor teachers, teacher trainers and supervisors, heads of department, secondary and primary teachers, teachers with other qualifications wishing to switch to English Language teaching, and polytechnic lecturers. It aims to enable such professionals to upgrade their qualifications either for career advancement in schools or to qualify them to work in other educational institutions. GENERAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OFINFORMATION EDUCATION 35 Contact person Administrative Officer/Graduate Programmes & Research Office Tel : (65) 6790 3929 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nie.edu.sg (ii) Master of Arts (Applied Psychology) This programme is designed to provide theoretical knowledge, research insights and practical skills to qualified teachers/psychologists or interested individuals who have the pre-requisite qualifications to train as specialists in the field of Educational Psychology or Counselling Psychology. Graduates will have met the current requirements for membership of the Singapore Psychological Society. The practicum component of the programme is designed that so that participants who complete it can satisfy the current practical experience requirements for the Singapore Psychological Society to be eligible for professional registration as a psychologist in Singapore. Contact person See (i) above (iii) Master of Arts (Educational Management) This programme is designed to enhance the capability of school executives and managers of non-educational sectors to add value to the continuous development of human resources in their organisations. It aims to enable aspiring leaders in education to become more informed about critical issues in educational management, and to cope positively and effectively with the management challenges that are currently impacting on education. Contact person See (i) above (iv) Master of Arts (Instructional Design & Technology) This programme is designed for educational and training professionals working in schools, universities, polytechnics, businesses and industries, and e-learning environments. The programme is concerned with the application, development and management of information technologies, including e-learning, in the school environment and corporate learning environment. Participants will be able to learn and practice, in real life situations, solving problems using the most up-to-date IT-related technologies as well as training and management techniques to improve their job performance and possible career advancement. Contact person See (i) above (v) Master of Education The programme is designed for practising educational personnel working for the Ministry of Education. It provides participants with an opportunity to explore the latest issues in education and, through the dissertation, undertake a research project where participants investigate an important issue associated with their educational environment. There are 11 areas of specialization, namely, Primary Education; Secondary Education; Chinese Language Education; Physical Education; Special Education; Early Childhood Education; Science Education; Mathematics Education; Art Education; Music Education; Educational and Psychological Measurement and Evaluation. Contact person See (i) above (vi) Master of Science (Exercise & Sport Studies) This programme is designed for participants with an interest generally in the physical education, sport, fitness, health and wellness. The subjects enable candidates to work with the faculty in areas of particular 36 36 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION GENERAL INFORMATION interest to them and to compliment these interest areas with related subjects from the Physical Education & Sports Science Academic Group and across the university. Students will acquire research skills, which will encourage creative and critical thinking in the human movement sciences. Contact person See (i) above (vii) Master of Science (Life Sciences) The programme is designed to provide teachers and science graduates with the disciplinary knowledge in the respective fields of life sciences and with the experimental skills and relevant knowledge base. Without sacrificing the necessary breadth and depth of the multi-disciplinary nature of the life sciences, participants are offered a highly personalized roadmap in which the most recent developments in the sciences are taught, and social and bioethical issues are discussed. As participants receive training in the basic concepts, conduct experiments and projects under experienced and highly qualified scientists, they explore new realms and interact in exploring the vast new vistas of the life sciences:. The specialisations are: • • Applied Plant Sciences Chemistry • • Biophysics Environmental Science Contact person See (i) above (viii) Postgraduate Diploma in Education The programme seeks to train and qualify university graduates to join the teaching profession. Candidates for the primary and secondary specialisations must complete and pass 4 main components of the programme, namely, Education Studies, Curriculum Studies, Practicum and Language Enrichment and Academic Discourse Skills (LEADS). Candidates for the Physical Education specialisation are further required to complete and pass a 5th component - Academic Studies. Application for admission must be made on prescribed application forms obtainable from the Ministry of Education. Contact person Assistant Head/Admissions & Records Tel : (65) 67903010 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nie.edu.sg (ix) Postgraduate Diploma in English Language Teaching The programme provides training for foreign graduates who are teaching English at the tertiary level in their own countries. Participants will become acquainted with Linguistic Theory, Educational Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, Sociolinguistics, Language Methodology and Curriculum Development. Applications for admission are normally made through the appropriate government education agencies of the country in which the applicants have citizenship. Contact person See (viii) above (x) Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education The programme is a new programme, jointly developed with the Centre for Educational Development (CED) at NTU and replaced the former Postgrad Diploma of Teaching In Higher Education. It is designed for teaching staff of polytechnics and universities. Application for admission will be sent to tertiary institutions for completion by nominees identified to attend the programme. GENERAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OFINFORMATION EDUCATION 37 Contact person Associate Dean (Leadership Programmes) Tel : (65) 67903877 Email: [email protected] Entry Requirements For research: The entry qualifications for the degrees are a Master’s degree (for Ph.D studies) or a Bachelor’s degree with 2nd class honours (for Master studies) and the ability to pursue research in the candidate’s proposed field of advanced study. For coursework & dissertation: The basic entry requirement for the Master studies is a good relevant bachelor’s degree. Relevant working experience is essential. Further information can be found in http://www.nie.edu.sg/ html/gpr_masters.htm Candidature Periods Full Time Programmes Doctor of Philosophy Master of Arts Master of Science Master of Arts by coursework Master of Education Master of Science by coursework Postgrad Dip (Education) Postgrad Dip (English Language Teaching) Postgrad Dip (Higher Education) Minimum 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year - NIE WEBSITE & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Tel: (65) 67903871 Website : http://www.nie.edu.sg/ 38 38 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION GENERAL INFORMATION Part Time Maximum 5 years 3 years 3 years 2 years - Minimum 2 years 1 year 1 year 2 years 2 years 2 years Maximum 5 years 3 years 3 years 4 years 4 years 4 years 1 year - 1 year - Centre For Chinese Language And Culture Degrees By Research Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy See Page 8, Research Degrees Research Areas • Southeast Asian Chinese Language and Dialects • Southeast Asian Literature in Chinese • Southeast Asian Chinese History and Folklore • Literary & Social Traditions in the Chinese World Contact Person Mrs. Catherine Neubronner-Lim Tel : (65) 67906301 Mrs. Lee-Tan Bee Lian Tel : (65) 67906121 Centre for Chinese Language and Culture 12 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637721 Entry Requirements The entry requirement for PhD studies is a Master of Arts degree, while for the Master of Arts studies a Bachelor of Arts degree is required. Both programmes would require the applicant to exhibit strong research ability and relevant academic background. Applicants would need to have a good GMAT or GRE score and acceptable TOEFL score (for international applicants whose native language is not English). Candidature Periods Full Time / Part Time Programme Minimum Maximum Doctor of Philosophy. Master of Arts 2 years 1 year 5 years 3 years CENTRE WEBSITE & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Tel: (65) 67906301 Website : http://www.ntu.edu.sg/cclc/research/ GENERAL AND INFORMATION CENTRE FOR CHINESE LANGUAGE CULTURE 39 Institute Of Defence And Strategic Studies The Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (IDSS) was established in July 1996 as an autonomous research institute within the Nanyang Technological University. Its objectives are to: • • • Conduct research on security, strategic and international issues. Provide general and graduate education in strategic studies, international relations, defence management and defence technology. Promote joint and exchange programmes with similar regional and international institutions; organise seminars/conferences on topics salient to the strategic and policy communities of the AsiaPacific. Degrees By Research Doctor of Philosophy Full-time PhD candidates must offer one enrichment subject, three specialisation subjects to be selected from the Master of Science in Strategic Studies & Master of Science in International Relations programmes, and attend several seminars. Part-time PhD candidates must offer one enrichment subject, three specialisation subjects to be selected from the Master of Science in Strategic Studies & Master of Science in International Relations programmes. Research Areas • Strategic Studies • International Relations Contact Person Head of Studies Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies Nanyang Technological University Blk S4, Level B4, Nanyang Avenue Singapore 639798 Tel: (65) 6790 6976 Email: [email protected] Degrees By Coursework And Dissertation • • • Master of Science (Strategic Studies) Master of Science (International Relations) Master of Science (International Political Economy) Objectives Master of Science (Strategic Studies) and Master of Science (International Relations) Programmes 40 40 INSTITUTEINFORMATION OF DEFENCE AND STRATEGIC STUDIES GENERAL Degrees By Coursework And Dissertation As we enter the 21st century, the bases of international security are undergoing profound changes. The end of the Cold War, the emergence of new power centres in East Asia, the outbreak of ethnic and nationalistic conflicts around the globe, the rise of religiously motivated terrorism, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, are some of the factors that have transformed the nature of conflict in the international arena. The global security architecture is in a state of flux, due to the rising power and influence of countries such as China, Japan and Germany. Security is also no longer a matter of military force alone. Economic and ecological concerns, migration, drug trafficking and other non-military issues have become more salient in the security agenda. It is with this in mind that the Master of Science in Strategic Studies and Master of Science in International Relations programmes were conceived. The M.Sc. (Strategic Studies) aims to develop security analysts conversant with pressing strategic issues in the Asia-Pacific and beyond, and to introduce graduates to current thinking across the whole spectrum of strategic and security-related issues. The M.Sc. (International Relations) aims to equip graduates with a systematic understanding of the theories purporting to explain the nature of interactions between states as well as non-state actors in an increasingly globalized international system. Master of Science (International Political Economy Programme) International Political Economy (IPE) is a field of study that explores the issues and problems raised by the interaction of an increasingly globalised world economy on the one hand, and the territorially based international states system on the other. This particular structural feature of the world economy requires a method of analysis that explicitly integrates economics and politics as well as the international and domestic levels of analysis. Conventional fields of study, such as International Economics (especially the neoclassical paradigm) and International Relations, do not emphasise these inter-linkages in their methodology. Consequently, their understandings of many real world developments that operate at the interface between politics and economics on the one hand, and between the structures and processes that occur within the state and at the international level on the other, remain limited. By emphasising theoretically rigorous, multi-disciplinary analysis that takes these inter-linkages into account, IPE offers rich understandings of contemporary developments in world economics and politics, such as the uneven impact of globalisation on states and societies, the growing resistance to global economic integration and neoliberal economic reforms in many parts of the developed and developing world, and the ongoing contest between different actors over the norms and rules underpinning global governance. Structure The M.Sc. (Strategic Studies), M.Sc. (International Relations) and M.Sc. (International Political Economy) programmes can be taken either on a full-time or part-time basis, beginning in July each year. Examinations take place at the end of each trimester. The minimum period of candidature for full-time students is one year and the maximum period is three years. The minimum period of candidature for part-time students is two years and the maximum period is four years. Applicants intending to pursue their studies part-time should note that classes are conducted between 9am – 6pm on weekdays. Degree Requirements The programmes leading to the degrees of M.Sc. (Strategic Studies), M.Sc. (International Relations) and M.Sc (International Political Economy) comprise: (a) (c) two core courses; special topic and (b) four electives; (d) a dissertation of 10,000 words Who Would Benefit The programmes will benefit public officials working in the areas of security, defence, foreign and foreign economic relations; students of international relations, strategic studies, foreign policy and international political economy; and corporate planners and business professionals interested in the Asia-Pacific region. (Each program will also serve as a firm foundation for those who may wish to pursue a PhD thereafter). INFORMATION INSTITUTE OF DEFENCEGENERAL AND STRATEGIC STUDIES 41 41 Contact Person Head of Studies Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies Nanyang Technological University Blk S4, Level B4, Nanyang Avenue Singapore 639798 Tel: (65) 6790 6976 Email: [email protected] Entry Requirements By research: The entry qualification for PhD studies are a Master’s degree in a related discipline and the ability to pursue research in the candidate’s proposed field of advanced study. Applicants also must demonstrate competency in English and the ability to do independent research. Applicants would need to have an acceptable TOEFL score (for international applicants whose native language is not English). By coursework & dissertation: For the Master of Science programmes, the applicant would need to have a good university degree and have proof of competence in the English Language for graduates of universities with a nonEnglish medium of instruction. Applicants would need to submit a TOEFL score of at least 650 (paper-based score) or 280 (computer-based score) with their applications. Candidature Periods Full Time Programmes Doctor of Philosophy Master of Science Minimum 2 years 1 year INSTITUTE WEBSITE & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Tel: (65) 6790 6976 / Fax: (65) 6794 0617 Website: http://www.idss.edu.sg 42 42 INSTITUTEINFORMATION OF DEFENCE AND STRATEGIC STUDIES GENERAL Maximum 5 years 3 years Part Time Minimum 2 years 2 years Maximum 5 years 4 years School Of Humanities And Social Sciences The new School of Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS), launched in the academic year 2004/2005, marks NTU’s transformation from a mainly technological to a comprehensive university offering multidisciplinary undergraduate and graduate research programmes. Degrees By Research Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy programmes are offered in the following areas of specialisation: • • • • • Chinese* Economics English Psychology Sociology Contact person Manager / Dean’s Office School of Humanities and Social Sciences Nanyang Technological University Nanyang Avenue Singapore 639798 Tel : (65) 6790 6984, Fax: (65) 6794 2830 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.hss.ntu.edu.sg/ *The medium of instruction and writing for the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy programmes offered by the Division of Chinese and the Centre for Chinese Language and Culture may be either Chinese or English. The research areas are as follows: Division of Chinese • Chinese literature, language, history and philosophy • Chinese Overseas and their language, culture and history • Cultural studies of China and Singapore • Literary and Social Traditions in the Chinese World Centre for Chinese Language & Culture • Southeast Asian Chinese Language and Dialects • Southeast Asian Literature in Chinese • Southeast Asian Chinese History and Folklore Contact person Head of Division of Chinese / Director of Centre for Chinese Language & Culture School of Humanities and Social Sciences Nanyang Technological University Centre for Chinese Language & Culture (CCLC) 2 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637721 Tel: (65) 6790 6301 Fax: (65) 6792 2334 Website: http://www.hss.ntu.edu.sg/ GENERAL INFORMATION SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 43 43 Degrees By Coursework And Dissertation Master of Science (Managerial Economics) To equip senior officials from the public sector and senior executives from the private sector with skills in economic analysis required for public policy decision-making and market rationalization. Economic policy management and experience in East Asia, particularly in Singapore, will be discussed and evaluated in the Programme. Contact person Director, Master of Science (Managerial Economics) Programme Nanyang Technological University School of Humanities and Social Sciences S3,# 01C-91, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798 Tel. No: (65) 6790 5923 or (65) 6790 6225 Fax. No.: (65) 6791 7180 Email: [email protected] Website:http://www.mme.ntu.edu.sg Entry Requirements By Research: For the Master programmes, a good Honours degree or equivalent is required. For Ph.D studies, a Master’s Degree is essential. Both programmes would require the applicant to exhibit strong research ability in the proposed field of advanced study. Applicants would need to have a good GMAT or GRE score and acceptable TOEFL score (for international applicants whose native language is not English). By Coursework: The basic entry requirements for M.Sc. studies are a good relevant Bachelor’s degree. Relevant working experience is an advantage. For more details, please refer to the respective programme websites. Applicants would need to have a good GMAT score and acceptable TOEFL score (for international applicants whose native language is not English). Candidature Periods Full Time Programmes Doctor of Philosophy MA M.Sc. (Managerial Economics) Minimum 2 years 1 year 3 trimesters SCHOOL WEBSITE & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Tel: (65) 6790 6450; Fax: (65) 6794 2830 Website: http://www.hss.ntu.edu.sg/ 44 44 SCHOOL INFORMATION OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GENERAL Maximum 5 years 3 years 6 trimesters Part Time Minimum 2 years 1 year 5 trimesters Maximum 5 years 3 years 12 trimesters Nanyang Technopreneurship Centre dedicated to technopreneurship development in the region Mounting global competition and rapid technological changes mark the dawn of Nanyang Technopreneurship Center (NTC). A multidisciplinary university-level center, NTC was established in January 2001 through the sponsorship of NTU and the Economic Development Board to be the focal point of technopreneurship development within the University and the region, where creativity and entrepreneurship will thrive, leading to the creation of new business ventures that will provide the new engine of growth for Singapore. The Center’s mission to foster, promote and nurture a culture of innovation and technopreneurship through entrepreneurship education, has a vision to be the leading institution in the Asia-Pacific for technopreneurship and innovation education. Ultimately, NTC aims to groom individuals with the gumption and business acumen to turn their novel ideas into successful high-tech ventures. Graduate Diploma Technopreneurship & Innovation Program (TIP) The Technopreneurship & Innovation Program (TIP) is a 4-month fulltime graduate diploma program, jointly conducted by NTU and the University of Washington (UW). A program unlike most others, TIP is a rigorous fast-paced entrepreneurial program of study and real life experiences covering the entire venture creation process. TIP picks out individuals with the passion and innate drive for entrepreneurship and provides them with the knowledge and experience they need to launch new products or businesses in today’s competitive marketplace. It prepares the participants for entrepreneurship by developing their managerial and technical business skills, their base of corporate contacts, and the experience and confidence that will help them to succeed in their endeavors. Besides classes at NTU, the TIP Program includes 1 week of seminar sessions at Stanford University as well as corporate and start-up visits at the Silicon Valley, and a 5-week immersion program at the University of Washington (UW). The TIP curriculum has been objectively designed to ensure that learning experiences are directly tied to ‘real-life’ conditions, goals and projects, allowing its students to implement the learning during the intensive program, reinforcing their educational experiences. Participants in the Technopreneurship & Innovation Program are not placed into a curriculum of classes. They embarked upon a journey supported by experiential learning and the vital components of an entrepreneurship ecosystem, which involved interaction with entrepreneurs, mentors, innovators, intellectual-property attorneys, venture capitalists, private investors, business leaders and relevant government agencies that led them through an entire process of discovery and learning. Generous zero-bond scholarships, each worth up to S$20,000 is available. Graduates are conferred a joint NTUUW graduate diploma. TIP Program Structure Segment 1 (May 31, 2004 – Jul 02, 2004) • Entrepreneurship & Business Planning • Marketing Issues for New Venture • New Venture Finance • Managing New & Ongoing Ventures GENERAL INFORMATION NANYANG TECHNOPRENEURSHIP CENTRE 45 45 Segment 2 (Jul 12, 2004 – Aug 13, 2004) • Intellectual Property and Technology Management • Strategic Management for Entrepreneurs • Special Topics in Entrepreneurship & Innovation • New Venture Creation: Implementing Business Strategy (Simulation) Segment 3 (Aug 19, 2004 – Oct 03, 2004) • 1 week at Stanford and Silicon Valley, California, US • 5 weeks at the University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, US Entrepreneurship Ecosystem • Weekly interactive sessions with entrepreneurs, mentors, innovators, intellectual-property attorneys, venture capitalists, private investors, business leaders and relevant government agencies. • MEAT (Meeting Entrepreneurs and Technopreneurs) Buffets • Entrepreneurship Speaker Series • CEO/Entrepreneurs Panel Discussions • Organized corporate visits Entry Requirements For admissions as a candidate to the Graduate Diploma Technopreneurship & Innovation Program, a person must be a graduate, in no particular discipline, of this University or such graduate of another university as the Academic Board may approve. Admissions are also open to all students graduating in May 2004. Application deadline for TIP 2004 is 11.59 pm Wednesday 31 March 2004. Apply online at http://www.ntu.edu.sg/NTC Candidature Periods Schedule 1st Segment Segment Break 2nd Segment 3rd Segment (Silicon Valley/UW) Dates: May 31, 2004 – July 02, 2004 July 03, 2004 - July 11, 2004 July 12, 2004 – Aug 13, 2004 Aug 19, 2004 – Oct 03, 2004 Fees Program Fees Student card Fee (payable on admission) Examination Fee (one-time payment) Computer Fee (payable on admission) * under review SGD S$28, 500 * SGD $10.40 SGD $156.00 SGD $13.50 Contact Person Director Nanyang Technopreneurship Center Nanyang Technological University 50 Nanyang Drive, Research TechnoPlaza Second Floor, BorderX Block, Singapore 637553 Tel : (65) 6790 5892) / Fax : (65) 67920467 Email: [email protected] CENTER WEBSITE & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Tel : (65) 6790 5892) / Fax : (65) 67920467 Website : http://www.ntu.edu.sg/NTC/home.htm 46 46 NANYANG TECHNOPRENEURSHIP CENTRE GENERAL INFORMATION C A M P U S M A P GENERAL INFORMATION CAMPUS MAP 47