MComp - Infocomm Security Specialisation
Robust and efficient digital infrastructure and systems are central to Singapore’s vision of becoming a Smart Nation. The ongoing digital revolution has transformed many areas of life in this techno-savvy island nation, from the growing popularity of E-Payments and the consolidation of data such as the National Electronic Health Record (NEHR) to the development of the SingPass national digital identity for verified access to services and more.
With the advent of such a range and number of digital innovations, Infocomm Security has a key role to play in Singapore’s Smart Nation aspiration, to safeguard systems, protect data and preserve privacy. As more systems are developed and added to the network of digital ecosystems that are the backbone of the Smart Nation vision, efforts must be made to minimise and neutralise cyber threats.
The National University of Singapore (NUS) Master of Computing – Infocomm Security (MComp InfoSec) specialisation aims to train Information Technology (IT) professionals to focus on building and reinforcing the cyber defences of the digital technologies and innovations that drive Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative, regional digitalisation and global technological advancement.
Students in the MComp InfoSec programme will gain the skills and knowledge to evaluate and understand technology and information security risks, as well as the technical know-how to respond to any gaps they may find. The programme curriculum includes topics to do with legal issues in information security, cryptography, biometric authentication and the Internet of Things (IoT).
By integrating a sound understanding of the fundamentals with good awareness of the latest developments in the field, the MComp InfoSec programme will empower its graduates to take their place at the frontlines of cybersecurity, able to design and implement robust systems to safeguard important data, and ready to respond to evolving threats.
Intakes
- Jan
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Employment Opportunities
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There are many Work Study opportunities in NUS available to interested NUS Students. On-the-job training and guidance will be provided to equip NUS Students with the necessary skills and knowledge. Through the NSWS, students will gain valuable experience before they enter the workforce.
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International Students
Details on working in Singapore as an international student.
> Working in Singapore during study
The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority's (ICA) student pass entitles international students to seek part-time jobs and internships in Singapore. We advise international students to familiarise themselves with the ICA's website for current information governing student work privileges in Singapore.
According to the Employment of Foreign Workers Act (Cap 91A, S4) Work Permit (Exemption) (Consolidation) Notification.
>Working during term vacations:
All international students* studying in NUS on ICA's student pass are eligible to work during term vacations without having to apply for work permit.
> Working during academic term time:
International students* are allowed to work not more than 16 hours per week.
*International Students here refers to NUS full-time matriculated students.
Incoming Non-Graduating Exchange (NGE) students intending to do an internship / industrial attachment (IA) in Singapore (regardless of whether they receive remuneration) will have to apply for the appropriate work pass. Such NGE students can apply for the:
- Work Holiday Programme (WHP) or
- Training Employment Pass (TEP)
for the period of their internship depending on whether they meet the respective criteria as per MOM's website.
PSW Opportunity
- The International Students studying in certain institutions in Singapore are allowed to work part time for 16 hours per week as mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore.
- Students who have studied in the institutions mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore are allowed to apply for a Long Term Visitor Pass.
- They are allowed to look for a job during this time period.This is for 12 months.If the students get a job during this time period, the employer may sponsor for an Employment pass.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor's Degree (preferably with Honours) in Computing, or
- Bachelor's Degree with Honours in a related discipline, or
- Bachelor's Degree (preferably with Honours) in a business-related discipline
- For holders of undergraduate qualifications other than a Bachelor's Degree with Honours in Computing, (see above), two years of information technology (IT) industry experience
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 90 (Internet-based), or
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum Academic score of 6.0.
- Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) minimum scores of 320 (Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning) and 3.5 (Analytical Writing), or
- Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) minimum score of 650, or
- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) scores for graduates from Indian universities.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
57279 SGD
Annual Cost of Living: 10400 SGD
Application Fee: 109 SGD
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