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Sustainability, blockchain and quantum tech to be offered in new academic year
NTU Singapore is launching three academic offerings in the new academic year beginning in August to prepare students for a career in the sustainability sector as Singapore transitions to a green economy, as well as in the fast-developing fields of blockchain and quantum technologies.
The new Second Major in Sustainability, open to students enrolled in any single-major degree programme, will equip students with the foundation and practical tools for understanding the concepts of sustainability and applying them to real-world scenarios, and allow them benefit from the job opportunities in this field as the nation pursues its sustainability goals.
For Physics and Applied Physics undergraduates, NTU is launching a Second Major in Quantum Technologies to prepare students for postgraduate work in the fledgling quantum industry, as quantum technologies move rapidly from research into development and commercialisation.
NTU is also offering the Master of Science in Blockchain, a first in Singapore and the Asia Pacific. The postgraduate programme focuses on blockchain technologies and their innovative applications across various sectors, from finance and banking to energy and health care.
Master of Science in Blockchain Technology
NTU Acting President, Deputy President and Provost Professor Ling San said: “Given our reliance on data in today’s global economy, ensuring security, confidentiality, and integrity of data has become a necessity in governments and organisations. Blockchain technology has the potential to offer digital trust infrastructure and solutions. The new Master’s programme in Blockchain Technology will enable NTU to build a ready pool of talent who can contribute to blockchain R&D in Singapore. It also leverages the University’s strong ties with industry partners such as Algorand Foundation, the world's most green and secure blockchain ecosystem.”
It comes at a time when the Singapore government is focused on shaping the country to become a hub for blockchain research and commercialisation. In 2020, the $12 million Singapore Blockchain Innovation Programme was launched to strengthen the country’s blockchain ecosystem.
The one-year full-time (or two-year part-time) programme is open to those with a good honours degree in computer-related majors. Those with a good bachelor’s degree in other disciplines and have two years of computer programming job experience may also apply.
Upon graduation, students can embark on careers such as blockchain developers, blockchain project managers, blockchain user experience designers, blockchain security professionals, and blockchain solutions architects.
Application for the programme is now open and will close in end April 2023. For more information, visit: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/graduate-programme/master-of-science-in-blockchain
