The SAF-NTU Continuing EducationMaster’s Programme

The SAF-NTU Continuing Education (CE) Master’s Programme is designed to equip eligible SAF officers with a Master's degree from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) through part-time study post-CSC. Participating officers will have a variety of NTU Master’s degree programmes to choose from covering areas such as International Relations, Business Administration, Logistics, Technology Management, Mass Communication and Instructional Design. To address the CE needs of non-graduate SAF officers, Bachelor's degrees from SIM University (UniSIM) are offered and eligible participating officers can choose from a range of UniSIM’s regular or customised undergraduate programmes.

The SAF will support these officers with a comprehensive sponsorship scheme, including full payment of tuition fees and provision of full-pay study leave.

Contents 02 The SAF-NTU Continuing Education Master’s Programme

02 Background

03 About SAF-NTU Academy

04 About Nanyang Technological University

05 Phases & Features of the SAF-NTU Continuing Education Master’s Programme

11 Schools and Programmes

11 S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) • Master of Science (Strategic Studies) • Master of Science (International Relations)

13 Nanyang Business School (NBS) • Master of Science (Management) • Master of Science (Technology Management) • Master of Science (Strategy) • Master of Science (Human Capital Management) • Master of Business Administration

15 College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CoHASS) – Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) • Master of Mass Communication

17 College of Engineering (CoE) – School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) • Master of Science (Logistics) • Master of Science (Systems and Project Management)

20 National Institute of Education (NIE) • Master of Arts (Instructional Design and Technology)

21 SIM University (UniSIM) • Regular Undergraduate Programmes • Customised Undergraduate Programmes (Minor in Military Studies)

23 Admissions

25 Contact Us

02The SAF-NTU Continuing Education Master’s Programme

Background

The SAF's operational edge lies inthe continual and holistic nurturingof its people at all levels, enablingthem to contribute effectively to theSAF's mission.

With its strong commitment to nurturing and developing its people, the SAF can achieve higher individual performance and greater organisational excellence.

Its nurturing efforts are centered on3 areas: Support for the Continuing Education of servicemen to strengthen their cognitive abilities, Professional Military Education and Training to build their skills and knowledge for greater military professionalism, and Leadership Development to build strong leaders for the SAF.

By attending the Undergraduate and/or Master's Programme, SAF officers will be exposed to the latest ideas and practices in their chosen fields, beyond their jobs in the SAF. Fellow students attending the same programmes will also benefit from interaction and exchange with theSAF officers. Through continual and systematic training and education, SAF officers will have opportunitiesto acquire new knowledge at key junctures of their careers.

The SAF-NTU CE Programme willhelp to develop well-rounded leaders for the 3rd Generation SAF - leaders who are well equipped to meet the increasing complexities and dynamic challenges of the new security environment.

About SAF-NTU Academy03 04About Nanyang Technological University

About SAF-NTU Academy

The idea of establishing a multidisciplinary centre to support continuing education and professional military education and training (PMET) for SAF officers was first mooted in Mar 2008. Subsequently, the MOU between SAF and NTU to establish a strategic partnership to support continuing education of SAF personnel was signed on 17 Jun 2008.

The establishment of SAF-NTU Academy was approved in May 2009 and the Academy was formally set up in May 2010.

AboutNanyang Technological University

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a research intensive university with globally acknowledgedstrengths in science and engineering. Through its 12 schools organised under a four college structure, and three autonomous entities, the National Institute of Education, the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, and the Earth Observatory of Singapore, NTU provides a high-quality global education to more than 23,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate students.

The student body includes top scholars and international olympiad medallists from the region and beyond. The university’s 3,000-strong teaching and research staff hail from more than 72 countries,bringing dynamic international perspectives and years of solid industry experience.

The Academy's mission is to create and sustain the academic capacity and knowledge needed to provide military leaders with PMET from a multidisciplinary perspective. By providing such PMET, the Academy contributes to the SAF's overall nurturing and engagement efforts that seek to develop competentand committed SAF professionals.

Professional military educationand training, which seeks to build professional knowledge, coupled with continuing education, which offers an added dimension of academic upgrading, enhancesthe individual development of SAF leaders and strengthens the SAF's career proposition.

The Academy works closely with both SAF and NTU agencies to plan, manage and deliver all SAF-NTU continuing education programmes.It also provides support to SAF students on academic matters such as applications, credit transfers and issuance of certificates and transcripts.

Diverse Disciplines forDiverse Talents

College of Engineering

• World’s largest engineering college.• Six schools focused on technology and innovation and a research output among the top four in the world.

Nanyang Business School

• The first and only Singapore business school to be ranked in the top 30 of the Financial Times Global MBA 2010 rankings.• The first Singapore business school with accreditation by both AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) from US and EQUIS (The European Quality Improvement System) from the European Union. These accreditation bodies attest to the quality of higher education programs offered, thus the MBA degree is acknowledged worldwide.

National Institute of Education

• An autonomous institute of NTU and Singapore’s only teacher-training institute.• Internationally acclaimed and provides education consultancy to overseas partners.

College of Science

• Runs Singapore’s only direct honours bachelor's degree programmes in the biological, physical and mathematical sciences.• Award-winning faculty and world- class laboratories.

College of Humanities,Arts & Social Sciences

• A fast-growing�humanities and social sciences school with niches of excellence.• Home to the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, a top journalism and media school in Asia.• Singapore's first professional�art school offering degree courses in art, design and interactive digital media.

S. Rajaratnam School ofInternational Studies

• An autonomous graduate institution of NTU and runs the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, long recognised as a world authority on strategic studies and security research.• Ranked third among more than 1,000 think tanks in the 2009 Global “Go-To Think Tanks” Asian rankings.

Earth Observatoryof Singapore

• Established in 2008 with S$150 m in state funding.• Dedicated to hazards-related earth science.

Registration Period

Five NTU accreditedCE Master’s courses

• Security Studies (SS)• Campaign and War Studies (CWS)• Leadership in Context (LC)• Leadership Development in Organisation (LDO)• Military Technology (MT)

CE Master’s course registration

Students are only allowed to register for courses (that are to be completed up to NTU's accreditation requirement) during the period allocated. All registration of courses must be finalised within the stipulated period. After the period, students are not allowed to add or drop any courses.

A course dropped within the registration period will not appear in the Record of Courses and official transcript. However, for a course that is dropped outside the registration period, it will be deemed that the student has sat and failed the course and a grade 'F' will be reflected in the Record of Courses.

Note:Students will receive a confirmation on the courses they have enrolled for viaemail within 5 working days.

Phases & Features of the SAF-NTUContinuing Education Master’s ProgrammeCSC Phase IThe Goh Keng Swee Command & Staff College (GKSCSC) and NTU co-design and co-teachfive NTU accredited CE Master's courses in the key areas of Military Leadership, Military Studies and Military Technology (courses listed below). Officers attending CSC need to choose any of the5 courses (subject to a minimum of 2) to be completed up to NTU’s accreditation requirement. Students will still have to go through the remaining courses that are not chosen for accreditation,but the assignment/assessment will be less.

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Credit Transfer for the 5 CE Master’s courses

UniSIM - Undergraduate ProgrammeThe total Credit Recognition and Credit Exemption is capped at 60cu (including credits exempted from relevant diploma). The CE Master'scourses completed may be recognised towards the regular or customised undergraduate programmes pursued.

NTU Master’s ProgrammeSAF officers will be given up to 4 course credit transfer depending on thenumber of CE Master's courses taken up to NTU's accreditation requirementand choice of the NTU Master's programme. Completion of the combination of CE Master’s courses to obtain maximum course credit transfer will amount to completion of 20%-40% of a typical NTU Master's Programme coursework.

The number of credit transfer varies across the NTU Master's programmesas shown in the table below:

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Master’s ProgrammesNTUColleges/Schools

MaximumCourseCreditsTransfer

NBS M.Sc. (Management)

M.Sc. (Strategy)

M.Sc. (Human Capital Management)

M.Sc. (Technology Management)

M.B.A

4

Course Credit(for courses taken up to NTU's

accreditation requirement)

Choose any 4 out of 5 coursesLC = 1, LDO = 1, SS = 1, CWS = 1, MT = 1

A combination of two ½ credits to get 1 course creditMT = 1, LC = ½, LDO = ½, SS = ½, CWS = ½

5 CE Master’s Courses:

LC

LDO

SS

CWS

MT

RSIS M.Sc. (Strategic Studies)

M.Sc. (International Relations)

CoE (MAE) M.Sc. (Logistics)

M.Sc. (Systems &Project Management)

4

3

2

2

LC = 1, LDO = 1, SS = 1, CWS = 1

MT = 1, LDO and LC = 1

LDO = 1, LC = 1CoHASS(WKWSCI)

Master of Mass Communication

2 LDO = 1, LC and MT = 1NIE M.A. (Instructional Design and Technology)

Leadership in Context

Leadership Development in Organisation

Security Studies

Campaign and War Studies

Military TechnologyStart Date End Date

21 JAN 2011 Friday 25 FEB 2011 Friday,1700hrs

Note: Students to take a minimum of2 courses to be completed up to NTU's

accreditation requirement.

Post CSC Phase IIAfter completing CSC, qualified SAF officers can apply for credit transfer for the CE Master's courses taken during Phase I to one of the Master's Programmes offered by NTU or to one of the Undergraduate Programmes offered by UniSIM. Officers are encouraged to apply soon after CSCso that they can better spread out the Phase 2 courses and gain the advantage of currency fromtheir Phase 1 studies.

Eligibility for SAF-NTU CE Programmes1

Eligible SAF officers have to register themselves for one of the NTU Master's programmes offered any time within 5 years from the completion of CSC.

To complete the SAF-NTU CE Master’s Programme, SAF officers will need to successfully complete the required number of courses and one Independent Study Module (where applicable) in NTU within 7 years after the completionof CSC.

Flexible duration of up to 7 years

Spreading the workload over up to 7 years after completing CSC reduces the impact on work tempo and work-life balance to approximately 1 x 13 week part-time course, or 40 hours, per year. At the same time, it allows SAF officersto be constantly engaged with and exposed to the latest developments in their chosen area of specialisation.

UniSIM – Undergraduate Programme

A Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.5for the combination of NTU accredited CE Master’s courses(subject to minimum of 2)

GCE ‘A’ level with two passes (prior to 2006) or two H2passes (from 2006), or local polytechnic diploma

NTU - Master's Programme

A Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.5for the combination of NTU accredited CE Master’s courses(subject to minimum of 2)

A recognised Bachelor's degree

1 Please refer to Admissions for full entry requirements.

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The number of remaining courses in Phase II varies across the NTU Master’s programmesas shown in the table below:

NTU Colleges/Schools

Master’s Programmes Maximum CourseCredits Transfer

NBS M.Sc. (Management)

M.Sc. (Strategy)

M.Sc. (Technology Management)

M.Sc. (Human Capital Management)

M.B.A

4

4

4

4

4

Remaining Courses in Phase ll(ISM-Independent Study Module)

5 + 1 ISM

5 + 1 ISM

5 + 1 ISM

5 + 1 ISM

12 + Dissertation orBusiness Study Mission or2 more courses

RSIS M.Sc. (Strategic Studies)

M.Sc. (International Relations)

4

4

4 + 1 ISM

4 + 1 ISM

CoE (MAE) M.Sc. (Logistics)

M.Sc. (Systems & Project Management)

3

2

6 + 1 ISM

7 + 1 ISM

CoHASS(WKWSCI)

Master of Mass Communication 2 8

NIE M.A. (Instructional Designand Technology)

2 7 + 1 ISM

Performance Requirement

NTU will give an academic warning to students who obtain a Term Grade Point Average (TGPA) of less than 2.5. NTU will terminate a student's candidature if the student obtains a GPA of less than 2.5 for two consecutive semesters.

SAF officers are required to inform their Service Personnel Management Centre of their results immediately after each trimester/semester.

Independent Study Module

SAF officers in the Master’s programme are required todo an Independent Study Module (where applicable). This allows them to apply the concepts taught by NTU to their work experience in the SAF.

SAF officers will initially register as non-graduating students at NTU. They will then have to enrol as graduating students to start on their Independent Study Module (where applicable). They can complete the requisite courses after they have embarked on the Independent Study Module. However, once they have enrolled as graduating students, SAF officers must complete their Master's programme within 2 to 4 years.

Officers can also apply for a 13-week full-pay studyleave through their Service PMC (see sponsorshipdetails). Opportunities to take such study leave couldoccur in between the officers' tours of duty.

Sponsorship

Minimum Term of Service (MTS)SAF officers who take up a M.Sc./M.A. programme will serve a 1 year MTS upon completion. SAF officers who take up the M.B.A. programme will serve a 1.5 year MTS.

Besides, SAF officers will have to serve an additional 1 year MTS if they choose to activate their 13 weeks of full-pay study leave for completion of their Independent Study Module. The MTS arising from the 13-week full-pay study leave willrun consecutively to the MTS from the Master’s Sponsorship and any existing bond/MTS that are academic in nature.

Withdrawal

The SAF will consider withdrawals from the programme on a case by case basis. SAF officers who withdraw from the programme without the SAF's approval will be liable for liquidated damages.

SAF officers who resign from service whilst in the midst of the CE Programmes will cease to receive SAF sponsorship and will be liable for liquidated damages.

Awards & Specialisations

Award of regular NTU Master's degreewith a specialisationAfter meeting the course requirements in both Phases,SAF officers will be conferred a regular NTU Master's degree with specialisation and a Graduate Diploma in Military Leadership2. This Diploma is awarded in recognition of the value of the SAF officers' military experience and education, and of their successful completion of all 5 CE Master’s courses in Phase I.

Academic transcriptThe Master's degree transcript will be awarded to the SAF officers who have successfully completed the CE Master's Programme, and this will include the combination of CE Master's courses done up to NTU's accreditation requirement in Phase I and the grades for each course.

2 Graduate Diploma in Military Leadership will be issued only if the student has completed all 5 CE Master’s courses in Phase 1 up to NTU's accreditation requirement.

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Timeline Chart for Phase ll @ NTU

Scenario 1 : Maximum Period of Study

201142nd

CSC

Phase l

Enrol asNon-graduating student

Convert tograduating student

Max period ofcandidature : 4 yrs

Min period ofcandidature : 2 yrs

Enrol asgraduating

student

7 years

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Validity of CSC result for 5 years

Scenario 2 : Minimum Period of Study

201142nd

CSC

Phase l

Enrol asgraduating student

Max period ofcandidature : 4 yrs

Min period ofcandidature : 2 yrs

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Validity of CSC result for 5 years

Phase ll

Remaining number of course:4+1 ISM

Of the 4 courses:2x Core courses; 2x Primary/Elective courses

Phase l

Credit Transfer:4 courses

Schools and Programmes

RSIS exists to develop a community of scholars and policy analysts at the forefront of Asia-Pacific security studies and international affairs. Its three core functions are research, graduate teaching and networking activities in the Asia-Pacific region.It produces cutting-edge security related research in Asia-Pacific Security, Conflict and Non-Traditional Security, International Political Economy, and Country and Area Studies.

The school’s activities are aimed at assisting policy makers to develop comprehensive approaches to strategic thinking on issues relatedto security and stability in the Asia-Pacific and their implicationsfor Singapore.

Master of Science (Strategic Studies)

The M.Sc. (Strategic Studies) programme is an imperative discipline that aims to equip students with the ability to decipher strategic theories and emerging security issues. This programme aims to

(a) develop security analysts who will be familiar with pressing strategic issues in the Asia-Pacific and beyond;(b) introduce contemporary thinking across a whole spectrum of strategic and security-related issues; and(c) convey a systematic understanding of the theories that explain the nature of interactions between states as well as non-state actors in an increasingly globalised international system.

The M.Sc. (Strategic Studies) programme will cover a broad spectrum of issues, including

(a) the study of the use of force in international politics;(b) traditional security issues in the Asia-Pacific region;(c) the nexus between non-traditional security issues and the use of force; and(d) regional geopolitical issues and its impact on regional security.

For more information on the programme, please visit www.rsis.edu.sg/grad/strategic-studies.htm

S. Rajaratnam School of International StudiesThe S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) was officially inaugurated on 1 January 2007. Before that, it was known as the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (IDSS), which was established ten years earlier on 30 July 1996. Like its predecessor, RSIS was established as an autonomous school within the Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

Master of Science (International Relations)

With a paradigm shift in the political powers of today, the M.Sc. (International Relations) programme is an integrative discipline that aims to equip students with the ability to decipher international relations theories and develop theirown concepts to deal with real-world situations. This programme aims to

(a) develop international relations analysts who will be familiar with pressing strategic issues in the Asia-Pacific and beyond;(b) introduce contemporary thinking across a whole spectrum of strategic and security-related issues;(c) conveys a systematic understanding of the theories that explain the nature of interactions between states as well as non-state actors in an increasingly globalised international system; and(d) provide a sound basis for policy analysis in an increasingly complex world.

The M.Sc. (International Relations) programme will cover a broad spectrum of issues, including

(a) theories of International Relations;(b) the making of foreign policy;(c) business planning and technology management; and(d) area studies, specially on the Asia-Pacific region.

For more information on the programme, please visit www.rsis.edu.sg/grad/international-relations.htm

Course Requirements

The Master of Science (Strategic Studies) and Master of Science (International Relations) programmes allow for a credit transfer that is equivalent to 4 courses from the 4 CE Master's courses (LDO, LC, SS, CWS), completed up to NTU's accreditation requirement in Phase I. To successfully obtain the Master's degree, students are required to complete an additional 2 core courses,2 other courses selected from the Primary Field or a combination of courses from Primary or Elective Field and an Independent Study Module in Phase II.

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Course Requirements

The Master of Science (with a specialisation) programme allows for a credit transfer that is equivalent to 4 courses from any 4 of the 5 CE Master's courses completed up to NTU's accreditation requirement in Phase I. To successfully obtain the Master's degree, students are required to complete an additional2 core courses, 3 electives and an Independent Study Module in Phase II.

Master of Business Administration

The NANYANG MBA is an intensive international MBA that offers global perspective with an Asian focus. Join this challenging programme that will equip students with relevant and innovative business knowledge and skills from highly qualified faculty with relevant industry experience and select group of participants in a diverse and multi cultural environment, right at the gateway to Asia, Singapore. Experience a personal and professional transformation that will enable students to take on leadership roles-anywhere in the world.

For more information on the programme, please visit www.nanyangmba.ntu.edu.sg/ProspectiveStudents/ChoiceofMBA/Part-timeMBA/Pages/Home.aspx

Course Requirements

Participants are required to complete 16 courses that comprise 9 core and 7 functional courses/electives; plus a dissertation or an overseas Business Study Mission (BSM) or two full courses (one of which must be non-examinable, that is, the assessment is based solely on coursework with no final examination). Students have the option to do a General MBA or a Specialised MBA.

Phase ll

Remaining number of course: 5+1 ISM

Of the 5 courses:2x Core courses;3x Elective courses

Phase l

Credit Transfer:4 courses

Phase ll

Remaining number of courses:12+ Dissertation orBusiness Study Mission or2 more courses

Phase l

Credit Transfer:4 courses

NBS provides an outstandinglearning environment, with thefull range of undergraduateand graduate programmes, state-of-the-art facilities and world-class research centres.

Nanyang Business SchoolThe Nanyang Business School (NBS) is a leading business school committed to educating tomorrow’s strategic leaders, through cutting-edge rigorous curricula that are relevant tobusiness practice.

World-Class Learning Environment

Nanyang Business School has created a world-class learning environment, consisting of the best physical infrastructure and top human capital. The NBS faculty boasts internationally recognized scholars. The accounting and finance faculty have been placed best in ASEAN and amongst top three in the Asia-Pacific region and their community of scholars and practitioners are selected for both their academic excellence and depth of industry experience.

Programmes

Master of Science (Management) This specialisation highlights the professional challenges and responsibilities that managers will face. It builds a strong foundation of knowledge and analytical tools essential for business and general management.

For more information on the programme, please visit www.nbsmsc.ntu.edu.sg/programme/curriculum_MGT.asp

Master of Science (Technology Management) This specialisation targets managers and executives assuming leadership roles in the management of technology, information, and operations in businesses. The programme pays special attention to contemporary innovations, trends and related best practices in today's digital economy. Participants, from both user and vendor-organisations, would be exposed to strategic principles and concepts, as well as planning, modelling, and analysis tools for managing IT and information resources, optimizing complex business operations, and channelling technology investments.

For more information on the programme, please visitwww.nbsmsc.ntu.edu.sg/programme/curriculum_TECHNOLOGY_MGT.asp

Master of Science (Strategy)This specialisation equips participants with the tools necessary for analysing market structure and competitive dynamics. They will learn how to design organisation structures and processes to match strategy and eventually acquire a cross-functional and broad perspective of how to build knowledge-intensive organisations.

For more information on the programme, please visit www.nbsmsc.ntu.edu.sg/programme/curriculum_STRATEGY.asp

Master of Science (Human Capital Management)This specialisation goes beyond the management of people as a functional management concern to focus on linking strategy, business and people – a critical responsibility of all successful managers and entrepreneurs. It does this through an in-depth understanding of and insight into the issues and managerial approaches essential for the effective management of human capital.

For more information on the programme, please visitwww.nbsmsc.ntu.edu.sg/programme/curriculum_HCM.asp

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The key concepts that underpinthe College are diversity and an interdisciplinary focus. Studentshave the opportunity to work both within and beyond their primary discipline, and at the excitingfringes of where disciplinesmeet, whether in film, publicpolicy, theatre and technology, digital imaging and storytelling, linguistics and voice-recognition, literature and psychoanalysis,or journalism and sociologicaland economy theory.

The complex and exciting inter-disciplinary relationships,as well as the high-calibre teaching and research within the specificdisciplines translate into individual growth possibilities for students on the undergraduate programmes. Students will be intellectuallyprepared for the creative challengesof a fast-paced, high-tech global economy.

The College is committed to offeringa stimulating education in the humanities, social sciences, art, design and communication studiesin which diversity, commitment, and the spirit of intellectual adventure is nourished and encouraged.

College of Humanities, Arts & Social SciencesThe College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CoHASS) represents the dynamic interface between several major disciplines in three distinct schools: the School of Art, Design and Media, Singapore’s first professional art school to offer degree programmes in art, design and interactive digital media; the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Asia’s top school in mass communication; the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, an energetic school offering a stimulating and multidisciplinary education in the humanities and social sciences.

Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information

Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information

Programmes

Master of Mass Communication (MMC) ProgrammeThe Master of Mass Communication (MMC) Programme is designed for those who are planning to have a career in the communication industry. The programme is also tailored to help prepare working professionals who are gearing towards leadership positions within the industry. With a balanced curriculum that challenges students to confront contemporary issues in media theory, research, policy, planning and management with an emphasis on Singapore and Asia, many of their graduates are becoming prominent frontrunners in the communication industry.

For more information on the programme, please visit www.wkwsci.ntu.edu.sg/Prospectivestudents/graduate/Pages/Graduate.aspx

Course Requirements

The Master of Mass Communication (MMC) programme allows for a credit transfer that is equivalent to 2 courses from 2 CE Master's courses (LDO and LC) completed up to NTU's accreditation requirement in Phase I. To successfully obtain the Master's degree, students who choose the Professional Track are required to complete an additional 3 core courses, 1 prescribed elective and 4 general electives in Phase II. For students who choose the Academic Track, they are required to complete an additional 3 core courses, 1 prescribed elective, 2 general electives and 1 dissertation in Phase II.

Phase ll (Professional Track)

Remaining number of course: 8

Of the 8 courses:3x Core courses;1x Prescribed elective course;4x General elective courses

Phase l

Credit Transfer:2 courses

Phase ll (Academic Track)

Remaining number of course:6+1 Dissertation

Of the 6 courses:3x Core courses;1x Prescribed elective course;2x General elective courses

Phase l

Credit Transfer:2 courses

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Programmes

Master of Science (Logistics) The logistics industry is one of the key service sectors critical to the development of Singapore into the Global City of International Trade. Manufacturing is also one of the key pillars of the economy. The manufacturing/logistics sector, together, is an important infrastructure supporting Singapore's trade and manufacturing activities. With globalisation asthe driving force, manufacturing companies are faced with increasingly complex and cross border supply chains that need effective and efficient management. Coupled with Singapore's concept of an international business hub and drive towards regionalisation, business and engineering logistics become increasingly important to the success of the economy and the enterprise.

This M.Sc. programme aims to address the needs of both the manufacturing and service sectors with an integrated and comprehensive programme in Engineering Logistics. This programme is tailored for practising engineers, logisticians and information technologists employed inthe procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, transport and distribution sectors. Its objective is to equip these professionals with the expertise for planning, implementing and managing total logistics activities and in managing the supply chain.

For more information on the programme, please visitwww.mae.ntu.edu.sg/ProspectiveStudents/GraduateProgrammesCoursework/LOG/Pages/Courses.aspx

Master of Science (Systems and Project Management)Globally, the challenge of the lack of experienced systems and project management personnel in the conceptualization, planning and implementation of complex systems and products are faced. Singapore is renowned for its large scale systems engineering and project management leadership through the successful implementation of innovative and complex engineering –intensive systems. By leveraging upon its experience and reputation, Singapore is well placed to groom systems and project management professionals to meet the demands of the industries, businesses and government.

The areas covered under M.Sc.(Systems and Project Management) are the twin competencies of systems engineering and project management, leveraging on systems thinking and a complex systems perspective.

For more information on the programme, please visitwww.mae.ntu.edu.sg/ProspectiveStudents/GraduateProgrammesCoursework/SPM/Pages/Courses.aspx

The College of Engineeringis ranked 4th worldwide in engineering publicationsand 8th in engineeringcitations and it is knownfor its multidisciplinaryacademic pursuits andresearch enterprises.

Its commitment to research has resulted in various breakthroughs such as the world's first biodegradable heart stent and the world's best performing ceramic laser. These achievements are accomplished through a combination of tradition of impact, resources and people. CoEdraws upon its vibrant community of committed faculty, innovative research staff and bright students to create technological leadership and excellence.

CoE’s reputation for nurturing well-rounded engineer leaders will continue to place the College in good stead with the industry, and in the context of the knowledge-based economy. With growing stature in education and research, the University's and the College's impact is being felt in localshores and beyond.

College of EngineeringBeing NTU's flagship for the past two decades, the College of Engineering (CoE) has playedimportant role in consolidating the University's position as the 33rd Technology University inthe world, in the ranking by The Times Higher Education Supplement in 2009.

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School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Course Requirements

The Master of Science (Logistics) programme allows for a credit transfer that is equivalent to 3 courses from the 5 CE Master’s courses completed up to NTU's accreditation requirement in Phase I. To successfully obtain the Master's degree, students are required to complete an additional 4 core courses,2 electives and an Independent Study Module in Phase II. Note that thecourses offered may change from semester to semester.

The Master of Science (Systems and Project Management) programme allows for a credit transfer that is equivalent to 2 courses from the 3 CE Master's courses (MT, LDO and LC) completed up to NTU's accreditation requirement in Phase I. To successfully obtain the Master's degree, students are required to complete an additional 4 core courses, 3 electives and an Independent Study Module in Phase II. Note that the courses offered may change from semesterto semester.

Phase ll

Remaining number of course:6+1 ISM

Of the 6 courses:4x Core courses; 2x Elective courses

Phase l

Credit Transfer:3 courses

Phase ll

Remaining number of course:7+1 ISM

Of the 7 courses:4x Core courses; 3x Elective courses

Phase l

Credit Transfer:2 courses

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Through the years, NIE has positioned itself as the leaderin teacher education in Singaporeby producing high quality graduates who form the foundation for a successful education system. NIE is committed to its vision of being an institute of distinction and mission of creating the world-class institute renowned for its excellence in teacher education and education research.

National Institute of EducationThe National Institute of Education (NIE) is Singapore’s national teacher education institute with a key role in shaping Singapore’s education. Established in July 1991 through the amalgamation of the Institute of Education and the College of Physical Education, NIE is an autonomous institute of the Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

Programme

Master of Arts (Instructional Design and Technology) The M.A. (Instructional Design and Technology) programme is designed for education and training professionals working in schools, universities, polytechnics, businesses, industries and e-learning environments. It is concerned with the application, development and management of information technologies, including e-learning, for solving instructional problems in school and corporate learning environments.

Participants typically include school HOD IT, corporate trainers, instructional software developers, managers of e-learning environments, and other educational and training professionals. Participants in the programme will learn and practise solving real-world instructional and performance problems employing a varietyof learning modalities.

For more information on the programme, please visit eduweb.nie.edu.sg/programme/maidt/index.htm

Course Requirements

The Master of Arts (Instructional Design and Technology) programme allows for a credit transfer that is equivalent to 2 courses from the 3 CE Master's courses (LDO, LC and MT) completed up to NTU's accreditation requirement in Phase I. To successfully obtain the Master's degree, students are required to complete an additional 2 core courses, 5 electives and an Independent Study Module in Phase II.

* For those who choose to do a thesis instead of the Independent Study Module, they will be allowed to transfer 1 course credit from Phase I.

Phase ll

Remaining number of course:7+1 ISM

Of the 7 courses:2x Core courses; 5x Elective courses

Phase l

Credit Transfer:2 courses

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SIM UniversitySIM University (UniSIM) is the first and only local university in Singapore dedicated to working professionals and adult learners. Their wide spectrum of quality programmes provides working professionals with the opportunity to enhance their skills and acquire higher educational qualifications, while balancing work and family responsibilities.

Students can choose any one of the following major disciplines in combination with theMilitary Studies courses:

Major Discipline (complete 80 cu)(select 1 of the discipline)

School of Art andSocial SciencesEnglishSociologyPsychologyCommunication

Security Studies Courses (40 cu)

Theory and Practice in Security Studies (5 cu)Government and Security (5 cu)Security Studies ll (10 cu)Counter Terrorism l (10 cu)Counter Terrorism ll (10 cu)

Command and Staff College Courses(40 cu Course Recognition)

40th Cohort onwards (2009 onwards)• Security Studies• Campaign & War Studies• Leadership In Context• Leadership Development in Organisation• Military Technology

Please note that students who wish to havetheir SAF courses recognised by UniSIMmust obtain verification from SAF that theyhave satisfactorily completed and passedall the assessment and assignments ofthe above courses.

Professional Military Education Courses(30 cu Course Recognition)

• Military Technology• Military Studies• Military Leadership +10 cu from Security Studies Courses

Minor Discipline (select 40 cu)(Military Studies)

School of BusinessFinanceLogisticsMarketingBusiness

School of Sciences& TechnologyHuman FactorsInfo-Comm TechnologyMultimedia

School of Human Developmentand Social ServicesHuman Resource Management(to be offered from July 2011)

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For more information on the programme, please visit www.unisim.edu.sg/SAF

Regular Programmes

Students who opt to enrol into a regular UniSIM programme may apply for any one of the existing undergraduate programmes offered by the four schoolsin UniSIM.

Customised Programmes (Minor in Military Studies)

Students who opt for these programmes will major in one of the selected UniSIM’s disciplines, with a minor in Military Studies. This includes the 5 NTU accredited CE Master's courses conducted during CSC Phase I and Security Studies (SEC) courses offered by UniSIM.

Course Requirements

For programmes offered at the basic level, students are required to completea total of 130 cu to graduate, inclusive of 10 cu of University Core courses. For programmes offered at the honours level, students are required to complete a total of 170 cu to graduate, inclusive of 10 cu of University Core courses. For programmes offered at both the basic and honours levels, students will first apply for admission to the basic degree. Subsequently, if students achieve a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 and above upon completion of their basic degree, they will be invited to enrol in the honours programme.

The UniSIM – SAF Programme allows for credit recognition of 40cu fromany 2 of the 5 CE Master's courses completed up to NTU's accreditation requirements in Phase I. To successfully obtain the Bachelor’s degree (minor in Military Studies), students are required to complete 80cu from the Major Discipline and another 10cu from the University core courses.

Established in April 2005, UniSIMis approved by the Ministry of Education to award recognised Singapore degrees. It currently offers more than 40 academic programmes through four schools, and has an enrolment of more than 11,000 students.

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Phase ll

Remaining number of courses:12+ Dissertation orBusiness Study Mission or2 more courses

Phase l

Credit Transfer:4 courses

Phase ll

Remaining number of cu: 90 cu

Out of the 90 cu:Major Discipline - 80 cuUniversity Core courses - 10 cu

Phase l

Course Recognition:40 cu

Admissions

Entry Requirements

UniSIM Undergraduate Programme• A Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 or more for the combination of the CE Master’s courses completed in Phase 1 (subject to minimum of 2).

• GCE ‘A’ level with two passes (prior to 2006) or two H2 passes (from 2006), or local polytechnic diploma

• Two years of work experience or is currently employed on a full-time basis (National Service is included)

• 21 years old and above

NTU Master’s Programme• A Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 or more for the combination of the CE Master’s courses completed in Phase 1 (subject to minimum of 2).

• A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. This degree must be relevant to the applicant's chosen NTU Master's programme. For example, a basic degree in arts will not be suitable for a Master's Degree in the field of engineering. NTU will review applications without relevant bachelor degrees on a case-by-case basis.

NTU Colleges/Schools Master’s Programmes Online Application Window

RSIS M.Sc. (Strategic Studies)

M.Sc. (International Relations)January – February

Admission

End July

NBS M.Sc. (Strategy)

M.Sc. (Management)

M.Sc. (Technology Management)

M.Sc. (Human Capital Management)

M.B.A

January – February August

CoE(MAE)

M.Sc. (Logistics)

M.Sc. (Systems & Project Management)January – February August

CoHASS (WKWSCI) MMC (Mass Communication) January – February August

NIE M.A. (Instructional Design and Technology) July - First Saturday of Julyfor 3 weeks

January

School Bachelor’s Programmes Online Application Window

UniSIM Regular or Customised ProgrammesMid-August – September

Admission

January

Mid February – March July

Online Application Window

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If you have successfully completed the NTU Master’s programme admission application, you need to send in the supporting documents along with the completed application form (to the address stated below) by the stipulated date.

SAF-NTU Academy (SNA)Nanyang Technological UniversityBlk S3.2, Level B1-01, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798

For more information about application procedures, please visit www.sna.ntu.edu.sg

Applications to the NTU's/NIE's Master's programmes are to besubmitted electronically. Apply at:

Master of Business Administration www.nanyangmba.ntu.edu.sg

All other applications (M.Sc./ MMC) wis.ntu.edu.sg/webexe/owa/pgr$adm_main_SAF.notice

Master of Arts(Instructional Design and Technology) www.nie.edu.sg

Applications to the UniSIM’s undergraduate programmes are to besubmitted electronically. Apply at:

https://www4.unisim.edu.sg/ouc/pub/eap/application/index.jsp

How to apply

Contact Us

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For enquiries on Programmes:

Schools Programmes Contact Person

SIM University UniSIM – SAF Programme

NanyangBusinessSchool (NBS)

Master of Science (Management)

Master of Science(Technology Management)

Master of Science (Strategy)

Master of Science(Human Capital Management)

Master of Business Administration

Director c/o The Nanyang MBA

Tel: (65) 6790 6183 / 67906055 Fax: (65) 6791 3561Email: nbsmsc@ntu.edu.sgWebsite: www.nbsmsc.ntu.edu.sg

S.RajaratnamSchool ofInternationalStudies(RSIS)

Master of Science (Strategic Studies)

Master of Science (International Relations)

Coordinator, Military Studies & Strategic Studies

Tel: (65) 6790 6908 Fax: (65) 6898 4060Email: ISFWLoo@ntu.edu.sgWebsite: www.rsis.edu.sg/grad/

School ofMechanicaland AerospaceEngineering(MAE)

Master of Science (Logistics)

Master of Science(Systems and Project Management)

Manager (Graduate Programmes)

Tel: (65) 6790 4608 / 5779 Fax: (65) 6791 5214Email: mmc@ntu.edu.sgWebsite: www.wkwsci.ntu.edu.sg/Prospectivestudents/graduate/Pages/Graduate.aspx

Wee Kim WeeSchool ofCommunicationand Information(WKWSCI)

Master of Mass Communication (MMC)

Programme Director C/O MAE M.Sc. Programmes

Tel: (65) 6790 4955Email: mae.msc@ntu.edu.sgWebsite: www.mae.ntu.edu.sg/Pages/Home.aspx

National Institute of Education (NIE)

Master of Arts (Instructional Design& Technology)

Manager, Admissions & Records Office of Graduate Studies and Professional Learning

Tel: (65) 6790 3871Email: nieadmpp@nie.edu.sgWebsite: www.nie.edu.sg/studynie/higher-degree-programmes

Head of Programme (UniSIM-SAF)

Tel: (65) 6248 9304 Fax: (65) 6463 5056Email: jenniferhuangmk@unisim.edu.sgWebsite: www.unisim.edu.sg

SAF-NTU Academy Ms Samantha HongProgramme Manager

Ms Sandy LeongHigher Executive Officer

Tel: (65) 6592 2428Email: samanthahong@ntu.edu.sg

Tel: (65) 6592 2431Email: ismyleong@ntu.edu.sg

SAF-NTU Academy (SNA)Nanyang Technological UniversityBlk S3.2, Level B1-0150 Nanyang AvenueSingapore 639798 Fax: (65) 6790 1363Email: sna@ntu.edu.sgWebsite: www.sna.ntu.edu.sg

SAFTI Military InstituteGoh Keng Swee Command and Staff College500 Upper Jurong Road#01-02, Singapore 638364

SAFTI Military Institute SAF Education Office

SAF Nurturing Portal (OA)

Tel: (65) 6799 7298Email: saf_ce@starnet.gov.sg

http://intranet.defence.gov.sg/Organisation/SAFTI_MI/SAF_Education/index.htm

SAF PersonnelManagement Centres

Army OfficerManagement Centre (AOMC)

Air ManpowerDepartment (AMD)

Naval PersonnelDepartment (NPD)

Joint ManpowerDepartment (JMPD)

Tel: (65) 6373 1132

Tel: (65) 6768 2580

Tel: (65) 6768 4813

Tel: (65) 6768 4556