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Master of Science in Engineering Management
The Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) programme aims to equip engineers with the advanced leadership, business, and innovation skills essential for thriving in today’s rapidly evolving global economy. With a comprehensive and industry-relevant curriculum, the MSEM programme prepares STEM graduates for next-generation industry roles, enabling them to operate effectively at the intersection of technology and management. Through a focus on broad and cross-disciplinary skill sets, such as project management, data analytics and artificial intelligence, effective communication, a strong understanding of management principles, and familiarity with technologies beyond their primary area of expertise, the MSEM programme ensures graduates are well-prepared to meet the demands of modern industry.
- Enhanced Career Opportunities
- Ability to Lead and Innovate
- Critical and Analytical Thinking
- Global and Strategic Perspective
- Network and Professional Connections
- Data and Business Analyst
- Product Manager
- Project Manager
- Technology Analyst and Consultant,
- Technology Commercialisation Associates
| Programme Title | Master of Science in Engineering Management – MSc in Engineering Management |
| Period of Candidature | • Full Time: minimum 1 year, maximum 2 years • Part Time: minimum 1.5 year, maximum 3 years |
Course Requirement | 12 Courses (7 Core Courses, 4 Elective Specialisation Courses, and 1 Capstone Course) |
| Total AU Requirement | 30 AUs |
| Funding | Self-funded Programme (Non-subsidised) |
Academic Unit Structure and Requirement
Each 3-AUs course in the MSEM programme is of 39 hours in duration, which includes 30 hours face-to-face teaching and 9 hours online self-paced learning. Each 1.5-AUs course is of 19.5 hours in duration, which includes 15 hours face-to-face teaching and 4.5 hours online self-paced learning. The Capstone course is a 6-month project with 3 AUs and it is compulsory component of the MSEM programme.
| Core Courses (Complete all 7 courses) | A.U. |
| Strategic Management in Technology-based Organisations | 1.5 |
| Economic Analysis of Engineering Projects | 3.0 |
| Fundamentals of Engineering Management | 3.0 |
| Leadership and Management for Engineers | 1.5 |
| Law for Engineers | 1.5 |
| Design and System Thinking | 3.0 |
| Lab to Market: Technology Commercialisation | 1.5 |
| Sub-Total | 15 |
| Specialisation (Choose One) | Courses | A.U. |
|---|---|---|
| Managerial Analytics and AI | Data Science and Analytics for Business Intelligence | 3 |
| Supply Chain Management and Analytics | 3 | |
| Operations Management and Analytics | 3 | |
| Marketing Analytics | 3 | |
Product Management | Product Design and Development | 3 |
Product Management | 3 | |
| Innovation Management | 3 | |
| Digital and AI-led Transformation | 3 | |
| Project Management | Fundamentals of Project Management | 3 |
| Management of Project Plan, Schedule and Resources | 3 | |
| Project Budget and Cost Management | 3 | |
| Procurement and Contract Management in Projects | 3 | |
Supply Chain Engineering | Quantitative Methods for Operations Analysis | 3 |
| Corporate Resource Planning | 3 | |
| Supply Chain Inventory Planning | 3 | |
| Management of Logistics Functions | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Capstone (Compulsory) | A.U. | |
| Collaborative Engineering Project | 3 | |
| Sub-Total | 3 |
| Industry Treks | A.U. |
|---|---|
| Industry Treks to leading engineering and technology local companies | NIL |
| Total AU to graduate with MSc in Engineering Management | 30 |
|---|
As per the guideline, a minimum of 12AU of the specialisation courses are required for the specialisation to be printed on transcript. The specialisations offered in the MSEM programme meet the criteria and hence specialisations shall to be shown on transcript.
To graduate from the MSEM, students are required to achieve a minimum CGPA of 2.50.
The courses in the Project Management specialisation and Supply Chain Engineering specialisations of the MSEM are existing courses in the MSc in Project Management and MSc in Supply Chain Engineering programmes offered by MAE. MSEM students who choose these specialisations will sit with MAE students in the same classes of MSc in Project Management and MSc in Supply Chain Engineering.
While the specialisations in MSEM might overlap with existing specialised programmes like the MSc in Project Management and MSc in Supply Chain Engineering programmes, the MSEM programme is clearly differentiated and serves complementary roles in the University’s portfolio of PGCs.
- Distinct Audience and Career Goals: the MSEM equips students with a broad skill set to transition into managerial roles within engineering context. In contrast, the specialised MSc programmes prepare individuals seeking to deepen their expertise in specific fields.
- Curriculum Focus and Depth: The specialisations within the MSEM programme offer a broad overview of each area (e.g., Project Management, Supply Chain Engineering) as part of a wider engineering management education. In contrast, the specialised MSc programmes offer a deep dive into their respective fields, covering advanced topics, methodologies, and practices.
- Complementary rather than Competitive: The MSEM programme and the specialised MSc programmes serve complementary roles in the university's portfolio. While there may be some overlap in content, the depth, focus, and target audience of each programme are distinct, minimising the risk of cannibalization while meeting diverse market needs.
The admissions requirements for the MSEM are as follows:
- Eligibility: A Bachelor’s degree with honours or its equivalent in Engineering, Science or related discipline from an institution of recognised standing. This is a minimum requirement which does not guarantee admission; selection is on a competitive basis.
- English Requirement: TOEFL (internet-based test)> 85 or IELTS (academic)> 6.0 is required if your first language is not English. Applicants may be waived from this requirement if the applicant has completed the first degree taught entirely in English, situated in an English-speaking country, for example (non-exhaustive list) Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, United Kingdom, USA.
- The TOEFL/IELTS result is only valid for 2 years after the test and should be valid at the beginning of the application period.
- Work Experience: Candidates opting for the programme on part-time basis should preferably have 1 to 3 years of work experience after their first degree.
Proposed Fees
- The proposed fee of the programme is $54,500 including GST. The fee per AU is $1,867.67 including GST.
- There is an application fee of $50.
- Should the graduates of FlexiMasters gain a place in the MSEM programme, they will only have to pay the remaining fees after deducting the fees for the FlexiMasters.
- There is no government subsidy sought for the MSEM programme.
Financial Aid
- All NTU alumni and associate alumni, regardless of nationality, will receive a 10% tuition fee discount.
- Singaporeans and Permanent Residents will receive a S$5,000 subsidy. Those eligible for financial aid may receive up to S$10,000.