Master (Computing - Infocomm Security)

at National University of Singapore

Students enrolled to the Infocomm Security specialisation will complete the MComp programme by selecting one of the following structures:

 

Option 1 - Infocomm Security Dissertation Option
InfoSec specialisation students under this option are to complete six modules (24 modular credits) offered by the School of Computing, with at least three modules from the InfoSec specialisation. A maximum of two level 4000 modules is allowed.

 

In addition, they will need to complete a project which culminates with a dissertation (16 modular credits).

 

Option 2 – Infocomm Security Project Option 
Students will need to complete eight modules (32 modular credits) offered by the School of Computing, with at least four modules from the InfoSec specialisation. A maximum of two CS/IS level 4000 modules is allowed.

 

Students will also complete a one-semester long project (8 modular credits). Students can undertake an external company/agency-proposed InfoSec projects with a SoC faculty member’s involvement, or a project proposed solely by an SoC faculty member.

 

Infocomm Security (InfoSec)

• CS4236 Cryptography Theory and Practice
• CS4238 Computer Security Practice
• IFS4101 Legal Aspects of Information Security
• IS4231 Information Security Management
• IS4232 Topics in Information Security Management
• IS5008 Technology Risk and Resilience
• IS5114 Global IT Project and Vendor Management
• IS5151 Information Security Policy and Management
• CS5218 Principles and Practice of Program Analysis
• CS5219 Automated Software Validation
• CS5231 Systems Security
• CS5321 Network Security
• CS5331 Web Security
• CS5332 Biometric Authentication
• CS5439 Software Security
• CS5476 IoT Security
• CS6230 Topics in Information Security
• CS6231 Advanced Topics in Security and Privacy

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:
The following modules are precluded from each other with effect from August 2018:

 

Module

• IS5151:- Information Security Policy and Management IS4231 Information Security Management
• CS4239:- Software Security CS5439 Software Security

 

The following module is precluded from each other with effect from August 2019:

 

Module

• CS5476 IoT Security CS4276 IoT Security

Candidates may apply for admission into the MComp Programme to specialise in one of these areas:

• Artificial Intelligence; or
• Computer Science; or 
• Infocomm Security; or
• Information Systems

The candidates should possess:

• A good honours degree in computing; or
• A good honours degree in a related discipline with 2 years IT industry experience; or
• A good bachelor's degree in computing with 2 years IT industry experience; or
• A good bachelor's or honours degree in business related discipline with 2 years IT industry experience.

 

Candidates with degrees in Electronic Commerce/ Engineering/ Economics/ Statistics/ Mathematics can also be considered for admission to the Information Systems specialisation.

 

The above admission requirements are the minimum requirements. Admission is on a competitive basis and preference will be given to students with IT related job experiences.

 

GRE / TOEFL / OTHER TESTS

International applicants* are to submit GRE/ GMAT/ TOEFL/ IELTS test scores as evidence which demonstrates their academic and language ability and readiness for graduate study. Candidates may be required to sit for other tests as prescribed by the School.

 

Candidates who have graduated from Indian universities may submit GATE scores instead.

 

Candidates should have a minimum GRE score of 320 (verbal & quantitative) and 3.5 (analytical), or a GMAT score of 650 and above. The minimum TOEFL scores for Internet Based Test (IBT) is 90; or IELTS score of 6.0. GRE and TOEFL scores will be valid for 5 years and 2 years respectively.

 

*International applicants who graduated from universities where English is not the main medium of communication must submit TOEFL or IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

Singapore Digital (SG:D) Scholarship (Postgraduate)

The SG:D Scholarship (Postgraduate) is an industry scholarship that empowers students pursuing Infocomm Media (ICM) related studies at the Masters or PhD level. Students pursuing postgraduate studies in specialised ICM areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Analytics, Immersive Media, and Digital Content Creation can chart your future with this scholarship.

 

OCBC AI Scholarship

The scholarship is aimed at attracting and grooming budding data scientists to deepen the OCBC's talent pool as it gears towards becoming a leading AI-driven financial institution. This scholarship is offered to eligible students enrolled in the Master of Computing in AI specialization.

 

The Master of Computing (with specialisations) tuition fees for new students is:
 

Semester 1, AY2022/2023 (August 2022 intake) onwards

 

MComp Programme (with Specialisations)

• $50,000

 

*Tuition Fees (excluding 7% GST)

 

• The above tuition fees is subject to 7% GST (Goods & Services Tax).
• Applicants are required to make an application fee of S$50 for each application submitted.
• Admission to the programme is on a competitive basis. A non-refundable and non-transferable acceptance fee of S$5,000 (excluding GST), which will be credited towards your tuition fees, is payable upon acceptance of offer.
• The above stated tuition fees allow students to enroll up to 40 modular credits (MCs). Students who enroll in modules (including project/dissertation modules) beyond 40MCs for programme completion are subject to supplementary tuition fees.
• All students will also be required to pay for the Miscellaneous Student Fees (MSF). The miscellaneous student fees payable can be found here.
• SkillsFuture Credit can be found here.
• All fees quoted here are in Singapore Dollars (S$), and may be subject to change. The University reserves the right to alter the fees at any time without prior notice.

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