Msc Degree Requirements

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Master of Computing

• Introduction
• Statistics
• Degree Requirements
• Existing courses
• New Courses
• Examination
• Information/Help

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School of Computing
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• Consists of 2 Departments
• - Computer Science
• - Information Systems
• Staff Strength
• - Academic Staff 102
• - Supporting Academic Staff 31
• - Research Assistants/Fellows 51
• - Technical Support Staff 43
• - Admin Support Staff 36

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Graduate Division
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• Supported by the 2 departments
• Programs Offered
• Master in computing (by course work)
• Leading to Mcomp degree
• Graduate program (by research)
• Leading to Phd or Msc.

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Master of Computing
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• Targeted at candidates who wish to pursue studies
  with the aim of advancing their career
• Modules are based on the latest research, both
  applied and fundamental.
• Sufficient flexibility and depth to prepare the
  students for advanced industry work.

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Graduate Enrollment
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January 2005 Intake
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MComp Statistics
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Master of Computing Degree Requirements

• Pass ten modules at level-4 and above.
• At least eight modules must be at level-5 and
  above.

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EXISTING COURSES

• A1 Programming Software Engineering
• A2 Computer Systems
• A3 Theory Modeling
• A4 Humans Computers
• A5 Management of Information Systems
• A6 Business Technology
• A7 Embedded Systems Technology

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Selection of Modules
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• Online Module Registration
• Deadline 23 January 2005 lthttps//mysoc.nus.edu.s
  g/postgd/gt
• Cross Faculty Modules (CFMs)
• May enroll up to 2 graduate 5XXX course offered
  by other faculty
• Should be relevant.
• Requires approval from SoC and host faculty.

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What To Do?
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• Select required no. of courses in 1st semester
  via online
• module registration system.
• Read your emails regularly. Important
  announcements will be made through your unix
  email account.
• Important Information
• All students should familiarize themselves with
  the following student code
• NUS Statues Regulations ltwww.nus.edu.sg/registr
  ar/gt
• Student Discipline/ Plagiarism

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Student Discipline Plagiarism

• Plagiarism, such as copying of assignments, and
  lifting of statements from the Internet or
  existing workAny student found guilty of the
  above offences will be subjected to
• the University's disciplinary proceedings, which
  may include
• EXPULSION, DEPRIVATION/ REVOCATION of ANY DEGREE,
  
• CERTIFICATE or other ACADEMIC DISTINCTION to be
  conferred or
• previously conferred.
• Graduated offenders may have their conferred
  degree revoked, as
• well as all letters of award/ support withdrawn.
•  Any other offences as stated in NUS Statute 12.
• lthttp//www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/gt

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Examination

• You are not allowed to fail more than twice,
  either on the same or different modules.
• Maximum three years to complete.
• CAP of at least 3.0 to graduate
• Students CAP must not fall below 2.5 for TWO
  consecutive semesters or 3.0 for THREE
  consecutive semesters. Those who fail to meet
  the minimum CAP as stipulated above would have
  their candidatures terminated.
• CAP SAP Computation
• http//www.comp.nus.edu.sg/graduateprog
• (Information for Current Students)

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Workload

• Part time Candidates are not permitted to take
  more than three modules in a semester.
• Full time candidates may take up to five modules
  per semester.

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Where to Get Help?

• Graduate Division
• ltwww.comp.nus.edu.sg/graduateprog/gt
• Vice Dean (Graduate Studies)
• OOI Beng Chin (ooibc)
• Asst Dean (Graduate Studies)
• ANG Chuan Heng (angch)
• Admin Matters
• Jane LIM (jlimls)
• Cindy Loh (cloh)/Aminah (aminah)
• Tel [phone] (S15 05-24)

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Where to Get Help?

• OSA - Personal Guidance Counselling Service
• lthttp//www.nus.edu.sg/osa/guidance/gt
• Yusof Ishak House, 4th Level,
• tel [phone]
• PGCS helps to facilitate students'
  academic,emotional and psychological growth by
  empowering and equipping them through
  professional services.

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• Study Well
• and
• Enjoy Your Stay
• in SoC