Overview

This Software Engineering program from National University of Singapore - Institute of Systems Science is best suited for individuals who have a few years of experience in software engineering roles and are looking to further enhance their knowledge and skills in architecting scalable, secure and smart software systems.

The MTech SE programme emphasises the skills required for architecting scalable, secure and smart systems and platforms. The focus will also be exploitation of software technologies, methodologies and management techniques. It focuses on the practical and systematic construction of software systems, using innovative and state-of-the-art techniques..

Learning outcomes:

Become software architects capable of architecting and designing systems that exploit major contemporary software platforms, technologies and methodologies
Become software architects capable of architecting and designing smart and secure systems

Become data architects equipped with data engineering skills to engineer big data from a variety of sources

Career Pathways

Find your fit with new opened doors. There are opportunities in Singapore for most areas of IT. What you learn in terms of IT skills is not as important as what you do with it. It is the attitude and the ability to learn from mistakes, and to contribute back to the company that you work for that is likely to make more of a difference than specific IT skills.

There are two main paths for advancement in IT - either technical or management. Technical means you continue to deepen your technical area in a domain (such as system architecture, or software engineering, etc.) and you become an expert in those areas. The other is management, where you can focus on project management, outsourcing, etc.

Our internship companies often tell us that if we can give them good students as interns, it is very likely they will get a job offer at the end of the internship.

Post-Study Stay-Back Option Available

As a graduate of our Master's program, you'll be eligible for the Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) scheme, allowing you to stay in Singapore for up to 1 year Use your post-study stay in Singapore to launch your career with top multinational companies, network with industry leaders and innovators, and explore entrepreneurship opportunities.

Work While You Study

Maximize your Singapore experience! As an international student, you're eligible to work part-time for up to 16 hours a week. Gain valuable work experience, build your network, and offset living expenses. Our Master's programs equip you with cutting-edge knowledge, and Singapore's dynamic landscape provides the perfect launchpad. Take advantage of this exclusive post-study stay-back option and transform your career aspirations into reality.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Essential Practices for Agile Teams

Software Analysis & Design

Software Design Patterns

DevSecOps Engineering and Automation

Architecting Software Solutions

Platform Engineering

Cloud Native Solution Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

More details

Aug (Full-Time)

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Software Engineering View 4 other Masters in Software Engineering in Singapore

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

3.5 _(analytical)

Either GRE or NUS Entrance Test conducted in India. For Entrance Test details in India, please contact the Graduate Recruitment Office: isslearn@nus.edu.sg

A minimum GRE score of 320 (verbal & quantitative reasoning) and 3.5 (analytical) is recommended, within 5 years validity. (GRE institution code: 0677)

English requirements

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85

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree preferably in Science or Engineering and a grade point average of at least B
Demonstrate proficiency in the English Language (written and spoken)*
An acceptable GRE score (overseas applicants) or pass NUS-ISS Entrance Test
Have received a favourable assessment at admissions interview conducted by NUS-ISS
Preferably two years of relevant working experience
The NUS-ISS Entrance Test or GRE and interview requirements will be waived for applicants with relevant Bachelor's degrees from NUS, NTU, SMU and SUTD with Second Upper or above Honours.
NUS-ISS Graduate Diploma in Systems Analysis alumni who wishes to apply to NUS-ISS Master of Technology programmes may be waived of Entrance Test/GRE and interview requirement if they meet the GPA's requirements*
Admission is on competitive basis; eligible students will be offered admisions on a first-come first-served basis.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

54090 SGD / year

≈ 54090 SGD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

54090 SGD / year

≈ 54090 SGD / year

Additional Details

S$46,900 to S$54,090

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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