Master of Science (Industrial and Systems Engineering)
The Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering (MSc ISE) programme is designed to provide graduate level education to prepare individuals for a lifelong career addressing critical engineering and managerial decision making in the manufacturing and service sectors. It equips students with core competency and skills in data analytics, optimization, system engineering, decision making, and project management and decarbonization analytics. The programme also emphasizes on the application of ISE knowledge in solving real life problems and challenges.
The programme is ideal for professionals who have increasing responsibilities in management and decision making. It is also suitable for all engineering and science students who want to advance their career in data science, logistics, business analytics, etc. Beside that, the programme also enable the graduates to attain the level of proficiency to help businesses and organisations meet their decarbonization goals. It ensure that our graduates remain relevant and in high demand in the emerging green wave.
Domain-specific focus in the programme is also available for those who wish to deepen their understanding in any of the following areas of specialisation:
- Data Analytics (DA)
- Engineering and Service Management (ESM)
- Operations Research (OR)
- Systems Engineering (SE)
- Decarbonization Analytics (DCA)
Curriculum
| Degree Requirements | At least 40 units – typically ten courses | |
|---|---|---|
| Candidature | Full-time^ | minimum 1 year – maximum 2 years |
| Part-time | minimum 2 years – maximum 4 years | |
| Continuation Requirements | https://cde.nus.edu.sg/graduate/graduate-programmes-by-coursework/graduation-requirements/ | |
| Graduation Requirements | GPA#Â of at least 3.00 (equivalent to an average of B-) for a general MSc ISE degree
GPA# of at least 3.50 (equivalent to an average of B) for a MSc ISE degree with area of specialisation in DA, ESM, OR, SE or DCA. |
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^If you are an international applicant who does not have permanent residency in Singapore, you are eligible to apply only for the full-time programme; if offered admission, you will be registered as a full-time student.
#Grade Point Average (GPA) – students that obtain a GPA of less than 3.00 but at least 2.25 will receive a Graduate Diploma.
Area of Specialisation
To graduate with an Area of Specialisation (AOS), you will need to complete at least 16 units from core courses and at least 16 units from the AOS basket. You may double-count a course as fulfilling both core and AOS if they fall in both categories. The remaining units can be from the core or elective courses.
To be considered for the award of specialisation, a student must complete a minimum of 40 units with a graduating GPA of at least 3.50. Upon successful completion of the AOS, the specialisation will be reflected in your official transcript.
Data Analytics (DA)
- IE5002 Applied Engineering Statistics (compulsory)
- IE5005 Data Analytics For Industrial Engineers (compulsory)
- IE5202 Applied Forecasting Methods
- IE5231 Statistical Methods for Process Design and Control
- IE5405 Retails Operations and Analytics
- IE5600 Applied Programming for Industrial Systems
- IE5602 Statistical Learning in Engineering I
- IE5603 Statistical Learning in Engineering II
Engineering and Service Management (ESM)
- IE5003 Cost Analysis And Engineering Economy (compulsory)
- IE5006 Large Scale Systems Engineering
- IE5121 Quality Planning and Management
- IE5208 Systems Approach to Project Management
- IE5213 Service Innovation and Management
- MT5006 Value Creation Through Product Development
- MT5024 Maximising Innovation Value through Patent Analytics
Operations Research (OR)
- IE5001 Operations Research for Decision Making (compulsory)
- IE5004 Stochastic Models and Their Applications (compulsory)
- IE5005 Data Analytics For Industrial Engineers
- IE5105 Modelling for Supply Chain Systems
- IE5203 Decision Analysis
- IE5205 Healthcare System and Analytics
- IE5401 Modern Supply Chain and Blockchain Technologies
- IE5405 Retail Operation and Analytics
- IE5504 Systems Modelling and Advanced Simulation
- IE5603 Statistical Learning in Engineering II
Systems Engineering (SE)
- IE5006 Large Scale Systems Engineering (compulsory)
- IE5123 Reliability Engineering and Asset Management
- IE5205 Healthcare System and Analytics
- IE5206 Energy and Sustainability
- IE5221 Transportation Modeling and Economics
- IE5504 Systems Modelling and Advanced Simulation
Decarbonization Analytics (DCA)
- IE5003 Cost Analysis and Engineering Economy (compulsory)
- IE5005 Data Analytics For Industrial Engineers (compulsory)
- IE5206 Energy and Sustainability
- IE5207 Energy Systems Modelling and Market Mechanisms
- IE5209 ESG and Net Zero: Principles and Cases
Courses
Students have to complete at least 16 units from core courses. The remaining 24 units can be from the core or elective courses.
*Please take note not all courses will be offered.
Timetable
Courses are typically taught on weekday evenings from 6-9pm over 13 weeks. Exams may be held during working hours on weekdays. (Please do note that timetables are subject to changes.)
| Academic Year 2023/2024 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
AdmissionsÂ
| Eligibility | A Bachelor’s degree with 2nd class honours or its equivalent in Engineering, Science or related discipline from an institution of recognised standing.
This is a minimum requirement which does not guarantee admission; selection is on a competitive basis. |
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| English Requirement | TOEFL (internet-based test)>Â 85 or IELTS (academic)> 6.0 is required if your first language is not English. You may be waived from this requirement if you have completed your degree programme taught entirely in English, situated in an English speaking country, for example (non-exhaustive list) Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, United Kingdom, USA.
The TOEFL/IELTS result is only valid for 2 years after the test and should be valid at the beginning of the application period. |
| Work Experience | Candidates should preferably have had a period of relevant industrial experience after obtaining their first degrees. |
| Intake Semester | August 2025 |
| Application Period | 1 October 2024 - 28 February 2025 |
| Outcome Release Date | Early April 2025
Applicants who demonstrate outstanding credentials would be considered for early admission. |
| Application instructions | https://cde.nus.edu.sg/graduate/graduate-programmes-by-coursework/application-to-graduate-coursework-programmes/ |
Fees and Financial Information
The full programme fee for Academic Year (AY) 2025/2026 is illustrated in the following table. Programme fees are reviewed yearly and thus subjected to revisions. Payment schedule, due on the first week of every semester, is as follows:
| Full Programme Fees
(inclusive of GST) |
Acceptance Fee
(inclusive of 9% GST) |
1st semester
(inclusive of 9% GST) |
2nd semester
(inclusive of 9% GST) |
3rd semester
(inclusive of 9% GST) |
4th semester
(inclusive of 9% GST) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time Students | S$55,590 | $$5,450 | S$25,070 | S$25,070 | N.A. | N.A. |
| Part-time Students | S$55,590 | S$5,450 | S$12,535 | S$12,535 | S$12,535 | S$12,535 |
- The fees listed are in Singapore Dollars (S$) and inclusive of 9% GST from 2024 onwards
- A non-refundable application fee of S$109 (inclusive of 9% GST*) must accompany your online application.
- Payment of fees will be on an instalment basis, paid over 2 semesters for full-time students and (up to) 4 semesters for part-time students. Complete fee must be paid before a student can graduate from the programme.
- Students need to separately pay for Miscellaneous Student Fee (MSF) directly to the University on a semester basis. Fees are reviewed annually. For the latest Miscellaneous student fees, please refer to Office of the University Registrar’s website here.
- Acceptance Fee of S$5,450* – which will be credited towards your programme fees – is payable upon acceptance into the programme. Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Students may utilise SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) to offset tuition fees:Â https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/training-exchange/course-directory/course-detail.html?courseReferenceNumber=TGS-2015502879
Refer to the SFC application guide here:Â https://www.nus.edu.sg/finance/students/student-finance-matters.html - Programme fee is for 40 units only. To graduate, a student has to complete 40 units. Students reading more than 40 units will incur additional prorated programme fees (without subsidy/rebate) at the prevailing rate of the Academic Year in which the course is read.
- Programme fees do not include the cost of recommended textbooks and readings.
- The cost of travel, accommodation and miscellaneous expenses are not included and are to be borne by the participant. For an estimated cost of living, please click here.
AY2025/2026 Fee Rebate
Fee rebates will be awarded to deserving applicants based on merit. Applicants will be notified of their awarded fee rebate quantum after they received their offer letter.
| Nationality | Fee Rebate |
|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (SC) | Up to 65% of Programme Fees |
| Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) | Up to 50% of Programme Fees |
| ASEAN | Up to 40% of Programme Fees |
| International | Up to 30% of Programme Fees |
# actual quantum of fee rebate depends on academic merit.
All NUS Alumni will receive a minimum 40% tuition fee rebate.
All Non-NUS Alumni SC and SPR will receive a minimum 40% tuition fee rebate.
Illustration of Programme Fees with fee rebates
With effect from AY2025/2026 cohort, students who are eligible for fee rebates will receive the full rebate credit of their acceptance fee into their Semester 1 student bill. The below table illustrates the changes in fee payment schedule.
| Programme Fees with fee rebate
(inclusive of GST) |
Acceptance Fee
(inclusive of 9% GST) |
1st semester
(inclusive of 9% GST) |
2nd semester
(inclusive of 9% GST) |
3rd semester
(inclusive of 9% GST) |
4th semester
(inclusive of 9% GST) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65% fee rebate | Full-time Students | S$19,456.50 | S$5,450 | S$5,232 | S$8,774.50 | N.A. | N.A. |
| Part-time Students | S$19,456.50 | S$5,450 | S$844.75 | S$4,387.25 | S$4,387.25 | S$4,387.25 | |
| 50% fee rebate | Full-time Students | S$27,795 | S$5,450 | S$9,810 | S$12,535 | N.A. | N.A. |
| Part-time Students | S$27,795 | S$5,450 | S$3,542.50 | S$6,267.50 | S$6,267.50 | S$6,267.50 | |
| 40% fee rebate | Full-time Students | S$33,354 | S$5,450 | S$12,862 | S$15,042 | N.A. | N.A. |
| Part-time Students | S$33,354 | S$5,450 | S$5,341 | S$7,521 | S$7,521 | S$7,521 | |
| 30% fee rebate | Full-time Students | S$38,913 | S$5,450 | S$15,914 | S$17,549 | N.A. | N.A. |
| Part-time Students | S$38,913 | S$5,450 | S$7,139.50 | S$8,774.50 | S$8,774.50 | S$8,774.50 | |
Tuition Fees and Curriculum information for previous intakes
For students from past cohorts, please refer to this document for previous information on tuition fees & curriculum requirement.
Qn: I do not have a 2nd class honours, can I still apply?
Yes, you may apply. Considerations will be given for relevant work experience. We may also call you for an interview if necessary.
Qn: What is the typical class profile?
Majority of our students are aged between 22 to 35.
Qn: What is the difference between full-time and part-time if all the classes are held in the evenings?
A full-time student can take up to 20 units (or typically 5 courses) per semester, hence, they will study one course per weekday. A part-time student is limited to half of a full-time student’s workload, and will only be able to study up to a maximum of 12 units (or typically up to 3 courses) per semester.
Qn: What are the job prospects after attaining this degree? Will NUS help with job placements?
Some of the common job prospects are business analyst, data scientist, supply chain specialist, quality engineer, project manager, consultant, etc. The jobs spread in manufacturing, logistics, financial and business services, and public sectors. There will be career fairs organised by the NUS Centre for Future-ready Graduates to help you connect with potential employers.
Qn: Can I opt for more than 1 area of specialisation?
You may only graduate with 1 area of specialisation, hence it is important for you to choose the right one from the start so as not to delay your graduation.
Qn: Can I opt out of the specialisation after selecting it?
Yes, you may change or opt out of the specialisation at the start of every new semester during course registration exercise. However, it is important to select the correct specialissation in your graduating semester as it will affect your graduation eligibility.
Students who have completed 40 units and fulfilled the general MSc ISE degree but not the AOS will have their AOS dropped and be graduated with the general MSc ISE degree automatically.
Qn: How do I file for graduation?
Students will be automatically graduated once they have completed 40 units and fulfilled the general MSc ISE degree or the AOS, whichever is earlier. There is no need to file for graduation. Conferment will be on either 31 January (end of semester 1) or 30 June (end of semester 2). You may refer to Registrar’s website on more details of conferment, student status letter, transcripts & scrolls, and other actions required upon conferment.
If you have any questions or require more information, please contact Mr Tan Junwei at pg_isem@nus.edu.sg.