NUS Bulletin AY2023/24

The MSc (Industry 4.0) is an inter-disciplinary programme offered in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science, School of Computing, Institute of Systems Science, NUS Business School and School of Continuing and Lifelong Education.

The MSc (Industry 4.0) programme will enable student to attain, by the time of graduation:

• Breadth in ability to understand technology core concepts from a management viewpoint, including key emerging technology and business areas
• Understanding of key business and processes, including supply chain management, systems design and change management
• Ability to use both breadth and depth to be more effective functional specialists, or to move up management ranks
• Ability to drive change and transformation projects in a company, through technical understanding, understanding of business processes, and effective leadership

Both full-time and part-time studies are offered. The period of candidature are as follows:

• Full-time studies can be completed in 12-18 months. The maximum candidature is 24 months.
• Part-time studies can be completed in 18-36 months. The maximum candidature is 36 months.

Candidates must satisfy the following requirements to be conferred the degree of MSc (Industry 4.0):

• Complete a minimum of 40 MCs with 20 MCs in essential core modules and 20 MCs in graduate certificates and elective modules;
• Complete and pass the programme requirement of at least one Graduate Certificate listed under “List of Modules” below;
• Obtain a minimum CAP of 3.00; and
• Satisfy any other additional requirements that may be prescribed by the Programme Management Committee for MSc (Industry 4.0), or the University.

Modules are generally 4 MCs, except when otherwise stated.

1. Essential Core Modules (20MCs)
   • IND5001 Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Applications
   • IND5002 Digital Physical Integration in Industry 4.0
   • IND5003 Data Analytics for Sense-making
   • IND5004 Digital Infrastructure and Transformation
   • IND5005A Professional Career Development (0.5MC)
   • IND5005 (4MC) / IND5005B (3.5MC) Industry Consulting and Application Project
2. Graduate Certificates & Elective Modules:
   All required electives must be completed for the award of the graduate certificate that will be issued by the respective faculties. In addition to the graduate certificate, candidates may select any elective offered to meet the 40-MC graduation requirement.

One intake is admitted every year to start in Semester 1 (i.e. August) of the academic year. The recommended study schedule for full-time and part-time studies are illustrated as below.