1. M.Sc.(ISE) Program Briefing
Welcome Tea and
M.Sc.(ISE) Program Briefing
15 August 2018

2. Schedule 5:30pm Tea Reception 6:00pm
Program Briefing by A/Prof Ng Kien Ming
6:45pm
Question and Answer Session
7:00pm
End

3. M.Sc.(ISE) Program Briefing
Presented By A/Prof Ng Kien Ming M.Sc.(ISE) Program Manager

4. Master of Science (Industrial & Systems Engineering)
One of the most competitive programs
One out of about four applicants are admitted
We think you are the better applicants!
Try to do well in your studies here to prove that!

5. MSc(ISE) Degree Requirements
Complete and pass 10 graduate modules with a Cumulative Average Point (CAP) of ≥ 3.0, consisting of
(a) The 4 Compulsory Foundation Modules:
IE5001 Operations Planning and Control I
IE5002 Applied Engineering Statistics
IE5003 Cost Analysis and Engineering Economy
IE5004 Engineering Probability and Simulation
(b) At least 4 ISE Elective Modules and up to 6 ISE Elective modules
(c) Subject to approval, up to 2 modules may be taken outside the
program

6. Period of Candidature Part Time Studies Full Time Studies
Minimum 2 years (4 semesters)
Maximum 4 years (8 semesters)
Full Time Studies
Minimum 1 year (2 semesters)
Maximum 2 years (4 semesters)
Inclusive of medical and approved leave.

7. Normal Study Work Load Application for Additional Module
Part Time Students
2 modules per semester
(minimum must take 1 module per semester)
Full Time Students
4 modules per semester
(minimum must take 3 modules per semester)
Application for Additional Module
Possible with good reasons and high CAP
Subject to approval / vacancy
Application form on the MSc(ISE) website

8. Leave of Absence (LOA) Leave of Absence for whole semester
Up to 2 semesters of leave not counted towards the maximum candidature period
Leave of Absence within semester
Business trips, ICT, Medical, etc
Max allowed: 3 weeks, 4 weeks if include NS duties
Check with module lecturers on policy for missing classes, mid-terms, assignments etc
How to apply LOA?
Through SIS at

9. Area of Specialization (AOS)
Operations Research
Project Management
Service Systems
Award of Specialization is subject to students attaining a high CAP of ≥ 3.5 and the passing of all required modules.
Award of specialization is not automatic. Only formal request will be processed.
Selection of AOS is not compulsory.

10. Area of Specialization (AOS)
When to select AOS?
During the online module registration period
Where to check the AOS?
Via Engineering Graduate Module Registration System (during online module registration period)
Via SIS – under Academic Tag, Sub-plan.

11. Waiver of Foundation Modules
The 4 Compulsory Foundation Modules:
IE5001 Operations Planning and Control I
IE5002 Applied Engineering Statistics
IE5003 Cost Analysis and Engineering Economy
IE5004 Engineering Probability and Simulation
Applicable to students who can demonstrate that they have gained enough knowledge in any of the above foundation modules in their undergraduate studies
Exemptions and replacement modules are subject to department’s approval
Only allowed to graduate with one AOS, regardless of no. of foundation modules waived

12. Waiver of Foundation Modules
Deadline for submission: 20 August 2018 (Mon) 9am
Documents for submission:
Module Waiver Form
Transcript showing the past module(s) taken during the undergraduate studies, to appeal for exemption in any of the foundation module
Module description of proposed alternative module

13. Grade and Grade Points CAP for M.Sc.(ISE) Graduation ≥ 3.0B+ B B- C+ C D+ D
F (Fail)
Grade Point
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
CAP for M.Sc.(ISE) Graduation ≥ 3.0
Total MCs for Graduation ≥ 40
Note: A candidate who is absent for the examination of a module without a valid reason acceptable to the Board of Examiners will be given Grade F (Fail) for the module which he/she is absent for.

14. CAP Computation
Each module is normally equivalent to 4 Modular Credits (MCs)
CAP (Cumulative Average Point)
= Average grade point of all modules taken
Sum (Grade Point X MC) =
Sum (MC)
Graduate English courses (where applicable) are excluded from the CAP computation

15. Academic Standing Pass CAP ≥ 3.0 Academic Warning 2.5 ≤ CAP < 3.0
Academic Probation
1.5 ≤ CAP < 2.5 (for 1st instance)
Academic Dismissal
in the 1st semester of study, CAP <1.5 ; or
for 2 consecutive semesters of study, CAP < 2.5 ; or
For 3 consecutive semesters of study, CAP < 3.0

16. Scenarios of Academic Standing

17. Graduation Requirements
Complete and pass at least 10 graduate modules inclusive of CORE modules with CAP ≥ 3.0
Students are allowed to do more than 40 MCs (10 modules) in their last semester only if their CAP falls below 3.0
Cannot repeat a module which has passed for the purpose of improving the grades
Failed module: repeat or take an alternative module subject to approval. CORE modules must be repeated.
Students must complete the requirements for the degree within the maximum period of candidature, failing which students will have the candidatures terminated.
Obtain grade C or better for Graduate English Course (Intermediate) where applicable.

18. Online-Registration of Modules
When?
06 August 2018 (9:00am) to 26 August 2018 (11:59pm)
Where?
Link available from:
1st year students MUST take the two IE foundation modules and will be pre-registered by department before online module registration exercise.
For those pursuing a general degree, you can choose up to 2 graduate modules from outside the Department. Approval needed from host department – submit application form to ISE Dept by 20 Aug 2018 (9:00am).

19. [‘W’ denotes ‘withdrawn’; ‘F’ denotes ‘Fail’]
Dropping a module
Before 26 Aug 2018: add/drop without penalty
27 Aug 2018 – 30 Sep 2018: with W grade
From 01 Oct 2018: with F grade (Fail)
[‘W’ denotes ‘withdrawn’; ‘F’ denotes ‘Fail’]

20. Student Information System (SIS)
Integrated
Student Information System (SIS)
The Integrated SIS is a student administration system that integrates key activities of a student academic life cycle from admission, module registration, student financials and progression to graduation.
Students are able to do the following in the Student Center via the SIS:
Academics – view class timetable, view enrolled modules, view exam timetable, view transfer credit report & view unofficial transcript and exam results
Finances – View account summary (outstanding charges and posted payment), make payment, view/update bank account details, request for student bill/preliminary bill
Personal Information – View/update personal information (official name, address, phone number, , emergency contact, demographic information, etc)
Other Functions – Apply for Leave of Absence, view “Holds”, etc
[Navigation > Registrar’s Office Website page ( > Under Current Students > NUS Student Information System]

21. Announcements - IMPORTANT!
Most communications from the University to students will be via the official account. As such, students are expected to check your NUS student account regularly.
Students are also expected to be aware of the latest notices/circulars that may be posted on the
[Navigation > Registrar’s Office Website
> Under Current Students > Announcements]

22. Important & Useful Links: Online Engineering Graduate Module Registration System: M.Sc.(ISE) Class Timetable: M.Sc.(ISE) Students Website: ISE Department Website: Academic Calendar: Examination Timetable: Registrar’s Office Website: NUS Campus Map:

23. Master of Science (Industrial & Systems Engineering) Programme Team:
Programme Manager: A/Prof Ng Kien Ming :
Contact:
Programme Manager: Ms Mavis Chin Yuen Yee :
Contact:

24. Master of Science (Industrial & Systems Engineering) Programme Team:
Programme Senior Executive: Ms Candice Phuah Chew Har
Programme Assistant: Mr Tan Junwei :
Contact: :
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