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Universities Singapore Singapore Management University Courses Master of Science [M.Sc] Computing

Master of Science [M.Sc] Computing

Singapore Management University

Bras Basah, Singapore

Tuition Fee S$ 21,400
Country Rank#4
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6 TOEFL: 82

Program Overview

Master of Science in Computing programme is designed to enhance your knowledge and skills by providing you with a broad view of information systems, in addition to valuable hands-on experiences. If you are interested in developing new technologies and creating innovative applications, Master of Science in Computing will be ideal for you. Infocomm industry has been a key contributor to economic development and the driving force behind the fast growing knowledge-based economy in Singapore. Infocomm technologies are the foundation for many applications in industry, government and other institutions. Singapore needs to have an infocomm-savvy workforce and globally competitive infocomm manpower to sustain national economic competitiveness
.

This programme is distinctive in its emphasis on industrial strength projects as an essential component of the curriculum. You will not only acquire knowledge in the classroom but also be expected to confidently and innovatively apply what you have learned.

While working with our partner centres/institutes, you will be challenged with real problems faced by today's industries, gaining highly sought-after application development and research experiences. The programme will provide students with hands-on research/application experience through strong collaboration with aligned institutes, centres and labs,

Course Content

Students are required to complete 10 Course Units (CUs) comprising of Core Courses, Elective Courses and a Capstone Project
.

The curriculum composition is as follows:

PROGRAMME TRACK

CORE COURSES

ELECTIVE COURSES

CAPSTONE PROJECT

TOTAL COURSE UNITS

Technology Tracks

Data Science & Engineering
Cybersecurity
Software & Cyber-Physical Systems

6 CUs
(With minimum 2 CUs from Core Courses)

4 CUs

10 CUs

CURRICULUM MODAL SCHEDULE

THE FOLLOWING IS THE MODAL SCHEDULE OF THE 3 TRACKS THAT WE ARE OFFERING.

For part-time applicants, do note that classes for CS4XX/IS4XX series courses are conducted during daytime on weekdays for 3 hours between 8:00am to 6:45pm. CS7XX/IS7XX series courses are held on weekday evenings from 7:00pm to 10:15pm. Actual scheduling of the classes will only be determined nearer to beginning of teaching term.

DATA SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (DSE) TRACK

Term	Core Courses	Electives
1	CS701: Deep Learning and Vision IS711: Learning and Planning in Intelligent Systems IS713: Foundations for Data Analytics	CS420: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence CS421: Introduction to Machine Learning CS425: Natural Language Communication IS415: Geospatial Analytics and Applications IS424: Data Mining and Business Analytics IS428: Visual Analytics for Business Intelligence IS434: Social Analytics & Applications IS708: Mobile and Distributed Systems (Offered in alternate Academic Year) IS715: Systems Security (Offered in alternate Academic Year)
2	CS703: Optimization and Computing IS712: Machine Learning IS703: Algorithms and Optimization (Offered in alternate Academic Year)	CS420: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence CS424: Image Perception CS426: Agent-based Modelling and Simulation IS415: Geospatial Analytics and Applications IS424: Data Mining and Business Analytics IS428: Visual Analytics for Business Intelligence IS434: Social Analytics & Applications IS450: Text Mining and Language Processing IS451: Digital Analytics Technology CS702: Computational Interaction IS702: Information Security IS706: Software Mining and Analysis (Offered in alternate Academic Year)

CYBERSECURITY (CYBSEC) TRACK

Term	Core Courses	Electives
1	IS715: Systems Security (Offered in alternate Academic Year)	CS440: Foundations of Cybersecurity CS444: Strategic Cybersecurity Management CS462: Internet of Things: Technology and Applications CS701: Deep Learning and Vision IS711: Learning and Planning in Intelligent Systems IS713: Foundations for Data Analytics IS708: Mobile and Distributed Systems (Offered in alternate Academic Year)
2	IS702: Information Security	CS440: Foundations of Cybersecurity CS441: Network Security CS442: Data Security and Privacy CS443: Software and Systems Security CS461: Mobile and Pervasive Computing & Applications CS462: Internet of Things: Technology and Applications CS702: Computational Interaction CS703: Optimization and Computing IS712: Machine Learning IS703: Algorithms and Optimization (Offered in alternate Academic Year)

SOFTWARE & CYBER-PHYSICAL SYSTEMS (SCPS) TRACK

Term	Core Courses	Electives
1	IS711: Learning and Planning in Intelligent Systems IS715: Systems Security (Offered in alternate Academic Year) IS708: Mobile and Distributed Systems (Offered in alternate Academic Year)	CS204: Interconnection of Cyber-Physical Systems CS301: IT Solutions Architecture CS440: Foundations of Cybersecurity CS462: Internet of Things: Technology and Applications IS211: Interaction Design and Prototyping IS442: Object Oriented Programming CS701: Deep Learning and Vision IS713: Foundations for Data Analytics
2	CS702: Computational Interaction IS706: Software Mining and Analysis (Offered in alternate Academic Year)	CS205: Operating System Concepts with Android CS301: IT Solutions Architecture CS440: Foundations of Cybersecurity CS441: Network Security CS443: Software and Systems Security CS461: Mobile and Pervasive Computing & Applications CS462: Internet of Things: Technology and Applications IS211: Interaction Design and Prototyping IS442: Object Oriented Programming IS447: Smart Healthcare in Asia CS703: Optimization and Computing IS702: Information Security IS712: Machine Learning IS703: Algorithms and Optimization (Offered in alternate Academic Year)

Entry Requirement
The minimum entry requirement for admission into this programme is a Bachelor degree with good honours in a relevant discipline. Candidates should be keen to pursue research at the intersection of IT and business.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

REFEREES REPORTS

At least two academic referees’ reports are required for each application.

TOEFL (TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE) - INTERNATIONAL TEST

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants whose medium of instruction for their Bachelor degree is not in English are required to submit TOEFL (international test) scores.

SMU’s TOEFL institution code is 9014. Test taken within 2 years will be accepted.

For TOEFL registration,

IELTS (INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM)

Students may choose to substitute TOEFL scores with IELTS scores. For applicants whose medium of instruction at the Bachelor’s level was not English. The tests must be taken within 2 years before the proposed date of admission.

For IELTS registration, visit

GRE (GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATIONS)

Except for special approval granted by SMU, all applicants are required to take GRE or GMAT. GRE/GMAT (may be waived for SMU, NTU, NUS and SUTD graduates).

SMU’s GRE institution code is 2861. Test results obtained within 5 years will be accepted.

GMAT (GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ADMISSION TEST)

Students may choose to substitute the GRE scores with GMAT scores. GRE/GMAT (may be waived for SMU, NTU, NUS and SUTD graduates). However, applicants whose Bachelor degree is not in one of the listed disciplines may still be requested to submit GRE Computer Science score even with GMAT submission.

The GMAT code for this programme is F8D-Z4-83.

Test results obtained within 5 years will be accepted.
Fees & Scholarships
Application

S$15 (inclusive of GST)

Non-refundable.

Registration

For Singapore Citizens & Permanent Residents:

S$400 (inclusive of GST)

For International Students:

S$500 (inclusive of GST)

Non-refundable.

Tuition

S$21,400 (inclusive of GST)

The total tuition fees for the programme shall be paid by a student as per the payment schedule below. A non-refundable deposit of S$2,500 (the “Deposit”)^ shall be paid upon acceptance of an offer made by SMU.

Cost Of Studying At Singapore Management University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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