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What is the difference between graduate programmes by course work and
graduate programmes by research?
Please refer to NTU web page : http://www.ntu.edu.sg/GradStudies/Coursework+Programmes/faq.htm
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Q2
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What are the other graduate programme by coursework?
Please refer to NTU web page :
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/GradStudies/Coursework+Programmes/Programmes+of+Study/
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Q3
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I have a degree from a foreign university – am I eligible to apply for
admission to the graduate programmes by coursework?
Please refer to NTU web page : http://www.ntu.edu.sg/GradStudies/Coursework+Programmes/faq.htm
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Q4
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I do not have the minimum work experience as required – can I still
apply for admission to the graduate programmes by coursework and dissertation?
Please refer to NTU web page : http://www.ntu.edu.sg/GradStudies/Coursework+Programmes/faq.htm
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Q5
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Can you assess whether my qualifications meet the admission requirements?
No, selection of applicants for admission is made by the Selection Committee of the University. For a fair assessment of your academic
standing and admission qualifications you must submit a full application to the University for consideration by the Committee.
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Q6
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Is Graduate Record Examination (GRE) a prerequisite for foreign
students?
Not a necessary requirement.
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Q7
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My TOFEL has expired - is it possible to use it to apply for the
course?
No. However, if English has since been your working language, you may submit a produce a written testimony on your English proficiency and
submit it together with your (expired) Tofel score for consideration.
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Q8
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The medium of instruction for all my educations were in English, do I
have to submit a TOEFL score?
No, but please indicate the above information in the application form.
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Q9
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Would a Polytechnic graduate, with a post-graduate diploma and with
many years of networking experience be considered for the MSc (CSN)
programme?
No, admission to the MSc programme requires at least a recognized Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline.
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Q10
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Are interviews conducted for both local and foreign applicants?
Shortlisted candidates may be
interviewed on a case-by-case basis. Foreign applicants will be
interviewed over the phone.
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Q11
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My job requires me to fly around, so I am worried that I may miss the
interview. Please advise.
Candidates who are residing overseas during the period of interview can indicate their contact numbers and/or email addresses to be reached.
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Q12
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When will I know the results of my application?
Please refer to NTU web page
: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/GradStudies/Coursework+Programmes/faq.htm
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Q13
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Can a student pursuing this course apply to stay in the NTU student hostel?
Yes, international students may apply for on-campus or off campus accommodations.
More information may be obtained at http://www.ntu.edu.sg/oas2/isu/gradaccom/ Local postgraduate students are not eligible for student hostel
accommodations.
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What are the programme objectives in the MSc (Communication Software and Networks)?
The MSc programme (Communication Software and Networks) is designed to equip graduates with leading-edge knowledge in Networking and Software
Engineering for careers in the Info-communication industry. This is achieved through a holistic approach of classroom lectures, hands-on
practices and project management.
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What are the unique features in the MSc programme?
The programme focuses on the design and development of communication software and in-depth understanding of
computer networks. Unique to this programme is an opportunity for students to hone their project development skills in a software development group project. Students may opt to carry
out an individual research project in lieu of the group software development project. These options allow students the flexibility to focus
their learning experience in developmental or research works, and to better match their career aspirations in the industries and research
organizations.
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I noticed that there is a Full-Time and a Part-Time versions of the same
MSc (Communication Software and Networks). What are their differences?
The only difference between the two is their programme structures. Both programmes maintain the same curricular
structure and course contents. All lectures are normally conducted in the evening.
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I obtained a 2nd class (Hons) degree in EE, do I qualify for admission
to the MSc programme?
Potential candidates are expected to have good academic standing. To have a fair assessment of your academic standing you would need to submit a
full application to the University for consideration by the Selection Committee.
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I hold a correspondence BSc(Hons) in Business Information Technology and
a certified trade certificate in networking. Presently, I work as a Network Engineer. Do I qualify for admission to the MSc (CSN) degree?
Admission qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis. Formal
degree from a reputed university and trade certificates in relevant fields
will be considered along with the relevant working experience. As the MSc programme is cross-disciplinary having experiences in both networking and
software engineering will be beneficial.
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I hold a non-engineering/ computer science degree but have relevant
coursework and work experience in software development. Am I eligible to apply for this course?
All candidates with a relevant bachelor degree may apply to the MSc (CSN)
programme. However, as this is a postgraduate degree, applicants are expected to have the basic relevant
course background in networking and software engineering. Relevant working experience will be considered in the application in relation to their academic and scholastic achievements.
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I hold a BBA, MBA and a Diploma in Computer Applications. Am I eligible
for admission to the MSc programme?
The admission criteria are much dependent on the qualification of a formal
engineering/computer science degree and preferably the relevant experience
in networking and software engineering. Holding a BBA, MBA without a qualified basic degree and no relevant experience, as in your case, would
not qualify you for admission. You may, however, apply to do a 1-year part-time conversion course in
Graduate Diploma in Information Communication Technology (G.Dip ICT). On completion of the G.Dip ICT you may apply to join the MSc (CSN) programme
if you have obtained good grades.
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Q8 |
How is the programme structured?
Please refer to our web page at : http://www.icis.ntu.edu.sg/MSc/MSCcrs.asp
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Where can I get more information on the
courses in the programme?
Your may get them at : http://www.icis.ntu.edu.sg/MSc/subject_syllabus.asp
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What is the period of candidature including the dissertation?
Please refer to our web page at
: http://www.icis.ntu.edu.sg/MSc/MSCcrs.asp
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What are the research opportunities in the programme?
Students may opt to undertake a research project instead of participating in a group software development project (EE6733). While the software
project involves also some independence studies, the research project requires the students to conduct an in-depth literature search cum research on an advanced topic.
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Can the students propose his/her own research topics?
Students may propose his/her own research topic in consultation with their
prospective supervisors. Research topics are subject to approval of the School. Examples of approved topics in the areas of computer networks,
Internet technology, software engineering and multimedia applications can be view at research topics.
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What are the expectations of a satisfactorily completed dissertation?
For successful completion of the dissertation, the students are expected to produce substantial literature survey, give a critical review of the
works related to his research topic, substantiate new proposal(s), and gather simulation results to conclude his findings. The student is
expected to report his findings and draw conclusion from his research in a
dissertation. The dissertation is expected to be well written and matching
those of international conference standard.
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How is the calendar for the programme organised?
There are two semesters of 20 weeks each in one academic year and the
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