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school of

Electrical &

ElectronicEngineering

Programme Course 2009

Coursework Students SectionGraduate Programme Ofce

School of Electrical & Electronic EngineeringNanyang Technological University

Block S1, Level B1b, 50 Nanyang Avenue (S)639798Tel: (65) 67904322 ; Fax: (65) 67943067

www.ntu.edu.sg/eee/prospective_students

Reg. No. 200604393RFebruary 2009

School of Electrical &

Electronic Engineering

A School of the College of Engineering

GRADUATE COURSEWORK

PROGRAMMES


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About Us

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) is one of the three

founding schools of Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Today, the School is

one of the schools under the renowned College of Engineering together

with ve other engineering schools: Chemical & Biomedical, Civil& Environmental, Computer, Mechanical & Aerospace and

Materials Science Engineering.

In addition to its undergraduate programmes,the School offers various graduate coursework

programmes in specialised areas of Electrical& Electronic Engineering and the MEng & PhDdegrees by research. Currently, it has an

enrolment of about 3200 undergraduate and1400 graduate students.

EEE has a full-time faculty of more than185 academic staff with broad and variedbackgrounds, strong research and professionalexpertise. They are supported by some460 research, technical and administrativestaff. Apart from teaching undergraduate andgraduate courses, faculty members are activein research and development, and collaborationswith renowned overseas universities, research

institutes and multinational companies.

To support both the undergraduate teaching and graduateresearch activities in the School, EEE has established morethan 65 laboratories and 12 advanced research centres which arewell-equipped with sophisticated and state-of-the-art equipment:

Centre for Smart Energy Systems (CSES)

Centre for Integrated Circuits & Systems (CICS)Centre for Information Security (CIS)Centre for Intelligent Machines (CIM)Centre for Modelling and Control of Complex Systems (CMCCS)Centre for Signal Processing (CSP)Electromagnetic Effects Research Laboratory (EMERL)Microelectronics Centre (MEC)Network Technology Research Centre (NTRC)Photonics Research Centre (PHRC)Positioning and Wireless Technology Centre (PWTC)Satellite Engineering Centre (SEC)

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The following Graduate Coursework Programmes are

currently offered by the School of EEE:

* Ministry of Education (MOE) subsidised Master of Science (both full-time andpart-time) in:

Communication Software & Networks Communications Engineering

Computer Control & Automation Electronics Power Engineering Signal Processing

* Self-nanced full-time Joint NTU-TUM (Technischen Universitt Mnchen, Germany)Master of Science in:

IC Design Microelectronics

* Self-nanced part-time Graduate Diploma in: Information-Communication Technology

Master of Science in Communication Software & NetworksThe MSc (Communication Software & Networks) programme equips graduates withessential software engineering techniques. In addition, students get to better understand

computer networks for design and development of communication software and networksystems. To provide graduates with ready-competencies and skill-sets for careers inthe Information Communication industry, it integrates classroom lectures with softwaredevelopment, programming practice, and project management in a software project.

Contact PersonAssoc Professor TAN Hee Beng KuanProgramme DirectorTel: (65) 6790 5631, Fax: (65) 6792 2971Email: [email protected]

Master of Science in Communications Engineering

The MSc (Communications Engineering) programme is designed for practicingengineers and information technologists who wish to improve their knowledge and skillsin Communications Engineering. The courses offered cover various important topics intelecommunications, RF engineering and wireless communications.

Contact PersonAssoc ProfessorTAN Eng LeongProgramme DirectorTel: (65) 6790 6190, Fax: (65) 6793 3318Email: [email protected]

The MSc (Communications Engineering) programme is designed forpracticing engineers and information technologists who wish to improvetheir knowledge and skills in Communications Engineering.

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Master of Science in Computer Control & Automation

The MSc (Computer Control & Automation) programme provides practicing engineerswith advanced and practical tools in the development, integration, and operation ofcomputer-based control and automation systems. The programme caters to the demandsof manufacturing industry which accounts for 28% of the total GDP of Singapore and isexpected to double by the year 2018.

Contact PersonAssoc Professor WANG JianliangProgramme DirectorTel: (65) 6790 4846, Fax: (65) 6793 3318Email: [email protected]

Master of Science in Electronics

The MSc (Electronics) programme is offered on a part-time andfull-time basis for engineers in the Electronics industry who would like to have graduatetraining in various topics, such as integrated circuit design, microelectronics fabricationand manufacture of electronic and photonic products.

Contact PersonAssoc Professor ZHANG Dao HuaProgramme DirectorTel: (65) 6790 4841, Fax: (65) 6793 3318Email: [email protected]

Master of Science in Power Engineering

The MSc (Power Engineering) programme is designed for practicing engineers,R&D managers, power system designers and industry planners who wish toimprove their knowledge and skills in Power Engineering. The courses offeredcover various important topics in power electronics, power systems and alternativeenergy systems.

Contact PersonAssoc Professor SO Ping LamProgramme DirectorTel: (65) 6790 5026, Fax: (65) 6793 3318Email: [email protected]

The MSc (Computer Control & Automation)programme provides practicing engineers withadvanced and practical tools in the development,integration, and operation of computer-based controland automation systems.

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Master of Science in Signal Processing

The MSc (Signal Processing) programme is designed for hardware and software designers,R&D managers, practicing engineers, and industry planners who seek an understandingof current approaches and evolving directions for DSP technologies. It is also intended forengineers who anticipate future involvement in this area.

Contact Person

Assoc Professor NG Boon PohProgramme DirectorTel: (65) 6790 6855, Fax: (65) 6793 3318Email: [email protected]

Joint NTU-TUM Master of Science in IC DesignThe joint NTU-TUM MSc (IC Design) programme is a highly specialised programme

jointly offered by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Technischen UniversittMnchen (TUM-Germany). It is a full-time programme with a strong technical emphasison both the theory and practice of integrated circuit design. The German Institute ofScience and Technology (GIST) provides the administration of this joint self-nancedprogramme. The programme, an 18-month full-time candidature, includes 2 semesters of

course work and a full-time 6-month thesis on an IC design topic. Other highlights includea team of reputable teaching staff from Germany and Singapore, both from academia andindustry. This programme offers an enriching curriculum, including marketing, businessadministration and cross-discipline modules; and an option of 6 months Masters thesisin industry in Singapore or Germany. There are also opportunities for students withexcellent academic results to further pursue a joint NTU-TUM PhD Programme.

The joint NTU-TUM MSc Programme offers scholarships to students with good academicresults and moral character. These scholarships originate from various sources: (a)Industrial scholarships from our renowned partners and organisations that cover the fulltuition fee and offer stipend, (b) GIST-TUM scholarships offer reduction in the tuition feefrom 30% - 60% and (c) GIST-DAAD scholarships that support the students tuition feesand stipends for one semester.

Contact PersonAssoc Professor SIEK LiterProgramme DirectorTel: (65) 6790 5441, Fax: (65) 6793 3318Email: [email protected]

For details, please contact:German Institute of Science and Technology10 Central Exchange Green,#03-01, Pixel BuildingSingapore 138649Tel: (65) 6777 7407, Fax (65) 6777 7236E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.gist.edu.sg

The MSc (Power Engineering) programme providespracticing engineers/ R&D managers, power systemdesigners and industry planners with advanced state-of-art education in power electronics, power systemsand alternative energy systems.

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Joint NTU-TUM Master of Science in MicroelectronicsThe Joint NTU-TUM MSc (Microelectronics) programme is a highly specialised programme

jointly offered by Nanyang Technological University and Technischen UniversittMnchen (Germany) on a full-time basis. It provides training engineers opportunitiesto work in silicon wafer fabrication industries, engage with related research institutions

and pursue further studies. This joint self nanced programme is administered by theGerman Institute of Science and Technology (GIST). The programme, an 18-month

full-time candidature, includes 2 semesters of course work and a full-time6-month thesis on a Microelectronics topic. Its enriching curriculum coversmarketing, business administration and cross-disciplinary modules. There are alsoopportunities for students with excellent academic results to further pursue a jointNTU-TUM PhD Programme.

The joint NTU-TUM MSc Programme offers scholarships to students with good academicresults and moral character. These scholarships originate from various sources: (a)Industrial scholarships from our renowned partners and organisations that cover the fulltuition fee and offer stipend, (b) GIST-TUM scholarships offer reduction in the tuition feefrom 30% - 60% and (c) GIST-DAAD scholarships which support the students tuitionfees and stipends for one semester.

Contact Person

Assoc ProfessorANG Lay Kee, RickyProgramme DirectorTel: (65) 6790 4228,Fax: (65) 6793 3318Email: [email protected]

For details, please contact:German Institute of Science andTechnology

10 Central Exchange Green,#03-01, Pixel BuildingSingapore 138649Tel: (65) 6777 7407,Fax (65) 6777 7236

E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.gist.edu.sg

The Joint NTU-TUM MSc (Microelectronics) programme is a highlyspecialised programme jointly offered by Nanyang TechnologicalUniversity and Technischen Universitt Mnchen (Germany)

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Programme Duration

Both full-time and part-time programmes are offered. Part-time candidates are expectedto obtain permission from their employer before admission to the programme. All classesare conducted in the evenings, while examinations are conducted during ofce hours.

Type of Coursework ProgrammeCandidature

Minimum Maximum

Master of Science (Full-Time) 1 year 3 years

Master of Science (Part-Time) 2 years 4 years

Joint NTU-TUM (Full-Time) 1.5 years

Graduate Diploma ICT (Part-Time) 1 year 3 years

Semester Structure

Semester 1 August to December

Semester 2 January to May

Week 1 to 14 Lectures*

Week 15 to 17 Examinations

Other Vacations

* including 1 recess week

Financial Assistance

Tuition fee loan is available for full-time graduate students pursuing their higher degreethrough coursework.

ASEAN Graduate Scholarship

This scholarship is open to citizens of member countries of ASEAN* (except Singapore)to pursue a designated full-time Ministry of Education subsidised Masters degree bycoursework and dissertation at NTU.

* ASEAN or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations consists of Brunei Darussalam,Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand andVietnam.

For details of the General Information, please visit the Graduate Studies Ofce(GSO) website:http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/coursework/pages/default.aspx

Graduate Diploma in Information-Communication Technology

The graduate diploma programme in Information-Communication Technology(G.Dip-ICT) is designed to meet the training needs of graduate professionals in theface of rapid technological changes and increasing demand for manpower skilled ininformation communication technologies. It provides graduates with the essentialfoundation, technical knowledge and practical skills in computer communications,software technology and web applications. Graduate professionals who wish to enhance

their professional skills base and those planning to join the Infocomm industry will benetfrom the programmes and gain the necessary technical skills and acumen for adapting totechnological changes and meeting challenging demands in the Infocomm industry.

Contact PersonAssoc Professor ANG Yew HockProgramme DirectorTel: (65) 6790 6361, Fax: (65) 6792 2971Email: [email protected]

General Information

Tuition Fees

Every year, tuition fees are reviewed. As and when fees are

revised, the new fees will be applicable to all existing and newstudents. All fees listed are in Singapore dollars (S$) and

are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST) unless

otherwise stated.

Admission Requirements

The basic entry requirement for MSc and GraduateDiploma studies is a good relevant bachelorsdegree. Relevant working experience is anadvantage. International applicants whose nativelanguage is not English would need to have an

acceptable TOEFL score or equivalent.

Applications

Applications for admission are invited through thepress. Invitations are made in:

January for August admission, and/or September for January admission.

Applications are to be submitted electronically via GraduateStudies Ofce (GSO) website, followed by submission of

hardcopy of supporting documents.

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Programme Structure(A) MSc Programmes:

All students need to complete 30 Academic Units (AUs) and achieve a CGPA of not lessthan 2.5 to graduate. They are required to take 4 core courses and 4 elective courses.Each course consists of 39 hours of lectures and is assigned 3 AUs. Classes for eachcourse are held once a week for three hours and examinations are conducted duringofce hours at the end of each semester. Students are also required to undertake a

research project of 6 AUs on an approved topic. They must also submit a dissertationon their project. In lieu of the research project, students can opt for an additional electivecourse of 3 AUs and an independent study module (ISM) of 3 AUs.

For MSc in Communication Software Engineering programme, the research projectcan be replaced by the Communication Software Project which is carried out by agroup of 5 to 6 students over 2 semesters (for full-time programme) or 3 semesters (forpart-time programme).

(B) Joint NTU-TUM MSc Programmes:

Students can complete the programme over 3 semesters in 1.5 academic years. Theyneed a total of 12 modules (including 2 labs) of 41 Academic Units (AUs) and a projectof 15 AUs and must achieve a minimum of 2.5 CGPA. All modules will be conducted inNTU campus through face-to-face teaching by NTU and TUM professors.

Each module will be conducted within 2 weeks and the students will sit for examinations(in the 3rd week) after completion of each module. Students are also required tocomplete a one-semester project. The project should be based on a topic related to ICDesign/Microelectronics, and a thesis must be submitted. It can be undertaken eitherat NTU or at TUM or in industry. In addition, students are required to take an Englishmodule of 80 hours and 5 other non-technical short modules of 10 hours each.

(C) Graduate Diploma Programme:

This programme comprises six specially designedcourses offered over 2 semesters. All six courses are tobe taken for programme completion with a minimumof 2.5 CGPA.

For details on each coursework programme,please visit the following website:http://www.ntu.edu.sg/eee/prospective_

students

Be among the top to fuel the energy

that drives future technologies

Contact Person

Professor TAN Ooi Kiang

Associate Chair (Curriculum & Graduate Studies)

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Tel: (65) 6790 4176

Fax: (65) 6794 3067

Email: [email protected]

For administrative enquiry, please write to:

Coursework Students Section

Graduate Programme Ofce

School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Nanyang Technological University

Block S1, Level B1b, 50 Nanyang Avenue,

Singapore 639798

Tel: (65) 6790 4322

Fax: (65) 6794 3067

Email: [email protected]


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