Graduate students pursuing the Master’s by Research programmes have the opportunity to work closely with faculty members on a wide variety of exciting research projects. Excellent opportunities are available for students to be immersed in a vibrant research-intensive environment. The Master’s by Research is particularly appropriate for you if you wish to develop your research abilities without committing yourself to the larger scale doctoral degree. The Master’s by Research programmes will appeal to those who wish to formalise work related projects, or who wish to gain formal research experience appropriate to particular work situations. Click here for programme structure.
Design and Engineering
Industrial Systems Engineering and Management
pg_isem@nus.edu.sg
Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Management National University of Singapore 1 Engineering Drive 2, Blk E1A #06-25, Singapore 117576- The ISEM Department has come a long way since its formation in the early 1970s under the sponsorship of the Ford Foundation. Our MSc program (the first in Engineering in Singapore) has been the flagship program of the department for the last 30 years and is still vital and relevant to Singapore’s economy. Our BEng (ISE) graduates are much sought after by industries and the program has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB).
- Moving in tandem with the national thrust in transforming NUS into a leading research-based university, the research program in the ISEM Department has also received world recognition in the area of Quality and Reliability Engineering with its faculty members represented in editorial boards of many international journals in this field. Research in Logistics has been well-funded and is gaining momentum and international visibility.
- Our vision is to be the department of choice, which, in turn, will put NUS on the world map as the university of choice. While the department will continue to play a role in reinforcing Singapore’s key areas of excellence in ports, aviation, infrastructure, and high-tech industries, we are also conducting research inspired by regional/global needs. Aligned with the vision of producing engineering leaders, we hope that our alumni will make a difference in our community as well as in the international arena.
No scholarships provided for the programme
| Commitment | Average Candidature | Maximum Candidature |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | 2.5 Years | 3 Years |
| Part Time | 2.5 Years | 3 Years |
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 careers in data science, logistics, business analytics, etc. Besides that, the programme also enables the graduates to attain the level of proficiency to help businesses and organisations meet their decarbonization goals. It ensures that our graduates remain relevant and in high demand in the emerging green wave.
| Criteria | Minimum Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | Prospective student should have a relevant Bachelor's degree with honours at least Second Class Lower or its equivalent | ||
| English Proficiency Tests | TOEFL Internet-based | 85 / 120 | |
| IELTS | 6 / 9 | ||
- A good TOEFL score or equivalent if the medium of instruction is not in English. For further information on the English Language requirement: please click here.
- The TOEFL score or IELTS result is only valid for 2 years after the test and should be valid at the beginning of the application period for the designated programme.
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| Category | Application Window | Application Result Released | |
|---|---|---|---|
Semester 1 Intake (August) | For International candidates | Deadline: January 15 2025 | Please check admission status from May onwards |
| For applicants residing in Singapore | Deadline: April 1 2025 | ||
Semester 2 Intake (January) | For International candidates | Deadline: July 1 2025 | Please check admission status from October onwards |
| For applicants residing in Singapore | Deadline: September 1 2025 | ||