Welcome Tea and M.Sc.(ISE) Program Briefing 11 January 2016

Welcome Tea and M.Sc.(ISE) Program Briefing 11 January 2016

Schedule 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:15pm Tea Reception Welcome Address by Prof Andrew Lim Program Briefing by A/Prof Ng Kien Ming Question and Answer Session End

Welcome Speech by Prof Andrew Lim Head ISE Department

M.Sc.(ISE) Program Briefing Presented By A/Prof Ng Kien Ming M.Sc.(ISE) Program Manager

Master of Science (Industrial & Systems Engineering) One of the most competitive programs One out of about four applicants are admitted We think you are the better applicants! Try to do well in your studies here to prove that!

MSc(ISE) Degree Requirements Complete and pass 10 graduate modules with a Cumulative Average Point (CAP) of 3.0, consisting of (a) The 4 Compulsory Foundation Modules: IE5001 Operations Planning and Control I IE5002 Applied Engineering Statistics IE5003 Cost Analysis and Engineering Economy IE5004 Engineering Probability and Simulation (b) At least 4 ISE Elective Modules and up to 6 ISE Elective modules (c) Subject to approval, up to 2 modules may be taken outside the program

Period of Candidature Part Time Studies Minimum 2 years (4 semesters) Maximum 4 years (8 semesters) Full Time Studies Minimum 1 year (2 semesters) Maximum 2 years (4 semesters) Inclusive of medical and approved leave.

Normal Study Work Load Part Time Students 2 modules per semester (minimum must take 1 module per semester) Full Time Students 4 modules per semester (minimum must take 3 modules per semester) Application for Additional Module Possible with good reasons and high CAP Subject to approval / vacancy Application form on the MSc(ISE) website

Leave of Absence (LOA) Leave of Absence for whole semester Up to 2 semesters of leave not counted towards the maximum candidature period Leave of Absence within semester Business trips, ICT, Medical, etc Max allowed: 3 weeks, 4 weeks if include NS duties Check with module lecturers on policy for missing classes, mid-terms, assignments etc How to apply LOA? Through SIS at https://myisis.nus.edu.sg/psp/cs90prd/?cmd=login

Area of Specialization (AOS) Operations Research Project Management Service Systems Award of Specialization is subject to students attaining a high CAP of 3.5 and the passing of all required modules. Award of specialization is not automatic. Only formal request will be processed. Selection of AOS is not compulsory.

Area of Specialization (AOS) When to select AOS? During the online module registration period Where to check the AOS? Via Engineering Graduate Module Registration System (during online module registration period) Via SIS under Academic Tag, Sub-plan.

Grade and Grade Points Grade A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C D+ D Grade Point 5.0 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0 F (Fail) CAP for M.Sc.(ISE) Graduation 3.0 Total MCs for Graduation 40 Note: A candidate who is absent for the examination of a module without a valid reason acceptable to the Board of Examiners will be given Grade F (Fail) for the module which he/she is absent for.

CAP Computation Each module is normally equivalent to 4 Modular Credits (MCs) CAP (Cumulative Average Point) = Average grade point of all modules taken = Sum (Grade Point X MC) Sum (MC) Graduate English courses (where applicable) are excluded from the CAP computation

Academic Standing Pass CAP 3.0 Academic Warning 2.5 CAP < 3.0 Academic Probation Academic Dismissal 1.5 CAP < 2.5 (for 1 st instance) in the 1 st semester of study, CAP <1.5 ; or for 2 consecutive semesters of study, CAP < 2.5 ; or For 3 consecutive semesters of study, CAP < 3.0

Scenarios of Academic Standing

Graduation Requirements Complete and pass at least 10 graduate modules inclusive of CORE modules with CAP 3.0 Students are allowed to do more than 40 MCs (10 modules) in their last semester only if their CAP falls below 3.0 Cannot repeat a module which has passed for the purpose of improving the grades Failed module: repeat or take an alternative module subject to approval. CORE modules must be repeated. Students must complete the requirements for the degree within the maximum period of candidature, failing which students will have the candidatures terminated. Obtain grade C or better for Graduate English Course (Intermediate) where applicable.

Online-Registration of Modules When? 11 Jan 2016 (9:00am) to 24 Jan 2016 (11:59pm) Where? http://www.gse.nus.edu.sg/online Link available from: http://www.ise.nus.edu.sg/msc_students/ 1st year students MUST take the two IE foundation modules and will be pre-registered by department before online module registration exercise. For those pursuing a general degree, you can choose up to 2 graduate modules from outside the Department. Approval needed from host department submit application form to ISE Dept by 18 Jan 2016 (9:00am).

Dropping a module Before 24 Jan 2016: add/drop without penalty 25 Jan 2016 28 Feb 2016: with W grade From 29 Feb 2016: with F grade (Fail) [ W denotes withdrawn ; F denotes Fail ]

Integrated Student Information System (SIS) The Integrated SIS is a student administration system that integrates key activities of a student academic life cycle from admission, module registration, student financials and progression to graduation. Students are able to do the following in the Student Center via the SIS: Academics view class timetable, view enrolled modules, view exam timetable, view transfer credit report & view unofficial transcript and exam results Finances View account summary (outstanding charges and posted payment), make payment, view/update bank account details, request for student bill/preliminary bill Personal Information View/update personal information (official name, address, phone number, email, emergency contact, demographic information, etc) Other Functions Apply for Leave of Absence, view Holds, etc [Navigation > Registrar s Office Website page (http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/) > Under Current Students > NUS Student Information System]

Announcements - IMPORTANT! Most communications from the University to students will be via the official email account. As such, students are expected to check your NUS student email account regularly. Students are also expected to be aware of the latest notices/circulars that may be posted on the myportal@nus [Navigation > Registrar s Office Website http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/ > Under Current Students > Announcements]

Important & Useful Links: Online Engineering Graduate Module Registration System: http://www.gse.nus.edu.sg/online M.Sc.(ISE) Class Timetable: https://www.ise.nus.edu.sg/timetables/msc/pdf/semester2.pdf M.Sc.(ISE) Students Website: https://www.ise.nus.edu.sg/msc_students/index.html ISE Department Website: https://www.ise.nus.edu.sg/index.html Academic Calendar: http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/calendar.html Examination Timetable: http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/event/examschedule-sem2.html Registrar s Office Website: http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/ NUS Campus Map: http://map.nus.edu.sg/

Master of Science (Industrial & Systems Engineering) Programme Team: Program Manager: A/Prof Ng Kien Ming : isenkm@nus.edu.sg Contact: 6516 5541 Programme Executive: Mr Tang Kang Wei : isetang@nus.edu.sg Contact: 6516 8726