Bachelor of Technology in Computing (A SkillsFuture Work-Study Degree)

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The Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Computing at NTUโ€™s College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) is a SkillsFuture Work-Study Degree (WSDeg) designed for working professionals who want to advance their careers while building strong computing expertise. Delivered part-time, the programme combines NTUโ€™s academic excellence with industry collaboration, offering a flexible and modular pathway that fits alongside work commitments. 

Open to working adults and mid-career professionals, the programme integrates: 

  • Rigorous training delivered by NTU faculty and industry professionals 

  • Specialisations in Software Engineering, AI Engineering, or Cybersecurity 

  • Hands-on industry immersion, including a final-year on-the-job training (OJT) 

  • Flexible, modular learning through Foundation, Specialist, and Industry stacks 

Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above can use the one-time SGD4,000 SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up to offset their course fees for the BTech Computing programme. This helps mid-career learners reduce out-of-pocket expenses while pursuing a high-quality NTU degree. 

Through this distinctive blend of academic depth, professional mentorship, and applied learning, graduates earn milestone recognition with Advanced Specialist Certificates along the way and emerge career-ready, equipped to thrive in software engineering, AI, cybersecurity, and related fields. 

 

  • Degree: BTech in Computing (SkillsFuture Work-Study Degree) 
  • Duration: 4 years, part-time 
  • College: College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) 
  • Admissions: โ€˜Aโ€™ Levels, IB Diploma, NUS High Diploma, Polytechnic Diploma, or other equivalent qualifications 
  • Careers: Full Stack Developer, Software Engineer, Data Engineer, Cyber Risk Analyst 
  • Learn from NTU faculty and industry professionals 

  • Gain real-world experience through strong industry collaboration 

  • Specialise in Software Engineering, AI Engineering, or Cybersecurity 

  • Study part-time with minimal disruption to work commitments 

  • Progress through stackable modules with milestone certifications 

The eligibility criteria for enrolment into the BTech in Computing (WSDeg) programme are as follows:

 

Accepted Educational Qualifications:

  • Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level
  • Diploma from local polytechnics or equivalent institutions
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
  • NUS High School (NUS HS) Diploma
  • Other recognized qualifications

Note: Candidates who do not meet the educational requirement but have demonstrated relevant work experiences and/or relevant competencies (e.g. well-recognised skills/professional certifications) would be reviewed and admitted on a case-by-case basis.

 

Additional compulsory requirements:

  1. At least 21 years of age^ as at 31 July of the admission year;
  2. Have 2 years of full-time working experience^, or currently employed on a full-time basis, or Singaporean/SPR males who have or will be fully discharged from their full-time NS liability before school term start date). Note: Applicants who are sponsored by their company or currently employed in a job role related to the degree programme will be granted exemption from the age and work experience requirements.
  3.  Passed the five pre-requisite bridging modules at the point of matriculation.

^Applicants may be granted exemptions from the age and work experience eligibility criteria if:

  • Sponsored by the company for the study of the part-time undergraduate degree programme offered; or
  • Currently employed in a job role/sector related to the part-time undergraduate degree programme offered.

Important points to take note:

  • Full time NSmen (NSF) will not be eligible for disruption from NS for the purpose of pursuing part-time undergraduate education.
  • NSF with ORD date after the school term start date will not be eligible for admission as well as subsidy.
  • For self-employed individual (e.g., Freelancer, Sole Proprietor), you may be required to submit additional supporting document for further evaluation.
  • Part-time employment will not be considered as full-time work experience. Tuition Fee Subsidy is only available to Singaporeans and Singapore PR holders.
  • A part-time employee is one who works for less than 35 hours a week, under contract of service with an employer.
  • 4 years (part-time study) 

  • Note: The programme will commence when minimum intake size is met. Applicants will be notified at least three weeks in advance if cancellation is necessary. 

The programme follows a 3-tier stackable pathway. Each stack builds toward the full degree, with milestone certificates awarded along the way. 

1. Foundation Stack (~1.5 years) 
Modules relating to: 

  • Computing Design 

  • Programming and Software Development 

  • Operating Systems 

  • Databases 

๐ŸŽ“ Qualification: Advanced Specialist Certificate in Full Stack Development 

 

2. Specialist Stack (~1.5 years)

Specialisation Areas: 

  • Software Engineering 

  • Artificial Intelligence Engineering 

  • Cybersecurity 

๐ŸŽ“ Qualification: Advanced Specialist Certificate in [Area of Specialisation] 

 

3. Industry Immersion Stack (~1 year) 

  • Full-time Industry Immersive OJT (On-the-Job Training) 

  • Company-Sponsored Final Capstone (by OJT company) 

  • Broadening & Deepening Electives (offered by School and/or Industry Partners) 

๐ŸŽ“ Qualification: Bachelor of Technology in Computing (Area of Specialisation) 

  • Full Stack Developer
  • Data Engineer
  • Software Engineer
  • Cyber Risk Analyst
  • Senior Security Engineer
  • Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Engineer
  • Product Manager

Weโ€™ve compiled answers to common questions about the BTech in Computing programme, covering topics such as SkillsFuture funding, bridging modules, admissions requirements, curriculum, and industry immersion. 

๐Ÿ’ณ SkillsFuture Credit 

Q: Can I use the SGD4,000 SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up for the BTech in Computing programme? 
A: Yes. Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above can use the one-time SGD4,000 SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up to offset their course fees for the BTech in Computing programme. No separate application is required. 

๐Ÿ‘‰ For details, visit MySkillsFuture or refer to NTUโ€™s Undergraduate Fees (see page 2). 

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๐Ÿ“˜ Bridging Modules 

Q: Will the five bridging modules be conducted simultaneously, and when will they start? 
A: No. The five bridging modules will be offered on a staggered schedule with at most two modules overlapping. The first runs will begin immediately after offers are sent to successful applicants. Each module runs for 6 weeks, with assessments at the end. Students are strongly advised to register early to complete all bridging modules before the matriculation deadline. 

Q: Do I need to be physically at NTU to take the bridging modules? 
A: Modules are delivered via a blend of asynchronous and synchronous learning. Students access pre-recorded lectures and practice exercises, supported by weekly online consultations with NTU faculty. However, the final assessments are conducted onsite at NTU at pre-determined dates. 

Q: What if I receive an offer but cannot pass all five bridging modules before the matriculation deadline? 
A: You must pass all five modules before matriculation. If not, your offer will lapse. You may reapply in the next academic year; applicants with prior offers will be given due consideration if they pass outstanding modules in a re-run assessment. 

Q: How long is a Bridging Module Test Pass valid for? 
A: The pass is valid for three years from the date of completion. 

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๐ŸŽ“ Programme Differences 

Q: What are the main differences between the Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Computing and the Bachelor of Computing (BComp) in Computer Science programme? 
A: 

  • Admissions: BTech accepts any Polytechnic diploma; BComp only accept certain relevant diplomas. 

  • Foundation: BTech requires passing 5 bridging modules before matriculation. 

  • Curriculum: BTech students specialise in AI, Software Engineering, or Cybersecurity, while BComp students may or may not specialise. 

  • Approach: BTech is more practice-oriented, with modules co-developed with industry partners, hands-on assessments, and projects. 

  • Industry immersion: BTech requires 1 year of paid OJT, compared to the BEngโ€™s 20-week internship. 

Q: How does NTUโ€™s BTech in Computing differ from other BTech programmes in Singapore? 
A: NTUโ€™s WSDeg BTech is among the most practice-oriented. Students complete: 

  • A mini capstone project at the end of the Foundation stack 

  • A mini capstone project at the end of the Specialist stack 

  • An industrial capstone project 

  • A full on-the-job training year supervised by industry specialists 

This ensures graduates gain substantial real-world experience alongside academic learning. 

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