23
May
2017
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16:32
Asia/Singapore

New part-time options in computing

Working professionals who are looking to change careers or delve deeper into the ICT sector can look forward to three new part-time Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degrees in Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, and Software Engineering starting this August.

The new programmes will be offered by NUS School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE) in partnership with NUS Computing. SCALE is also introducing seven new certificate courses, each comprising a set of four to six modules, which can be stacked towards the three degree programmes. The first Undergraduate Certificate Course in Foundations in Computing will begin this August, while the remaining six will be progressively introduced from August 2018. These courses will be eligible for SkillsFuture Credit.

The BTech programmes are designed to be highly relevant to industry, which will prepare students with the competencies to ride this new ICT wave and take their careers further. 

Dean of SCALE Professor Wei Kwok Kee shared that the programmes open new opportunities for working professionals to build expertise and skills in the areas of business analytics, cybersecurity and software engineering — sectors that have been identified as important growth areas for Singapore as it strives to increase its productivity and competitive edge in the global economy and become a Smart Nation.

“The BTech programmes are designed to be highly relevant to industry, which will prepare students with the competencies to ride this new ICT wave and take their careers further,” said Prof Wei. “As SCALE marks its first anniversary, we are pleased to expand our efforts in support of the national SkillsFuture movement, which will not only help individuals deepen their mastery and fulfil their career aspirations, but also help companies stay competitive and meet the national manpower needs.”

About 160 places will be open for the three BTech programmes, with Business Analytics taking in 80 places, and Cybersecurity and Software Engineering taking in 40 students each. The programmes will be taught by NUS Computing faculty as well as industry practitioners. To cater to working professionals, classes will comprise a mix of online learning and face-to-face discussions so that they can juggle the demands of working and studying concurrently.

Interested adult learners can apply for these new programmes online through SCALE’s website. They can also find out more in person at the upcoming programme preview session on 3 June at NUS University Town.  These new BTech programmes add to SCALE’s existing suite of five BTech offerings in engineering, bringing the total number to eight.

See press release.