MS6088 Professional Attachment Programme

Upon successful completion of MS6088, students will be able to:

1. Define and scope a technical problem encountered in a professional environment and establish appropriate objectives.
2. Evaluate practical constraints and justify suitable engineering approaches using materials science principles.
3. Analyse outcomes and propose improvements or alternative solutions based on evidence.
4. Communicate technical reasoning and recommendations effectively through written reports and oral presentations.
   

MS6088 Professional Attachment Programme is offered on an application basis. Students applying to be registered for the elective course must satisfy all the following requirements:

Note: Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee approval for registration in the course. All applications will be evaluated holistically based on the student's eligibility, academic standing, and the suitability of the proposed internship.

Students applying for registration in MS6088 are required to self-source and secure a full-time internship placement before submitting their application. Applications without a confirmed internship offer will not be considered.

The internship may be with a company based in Singapore or overseas. Students who accept an overseas internship that requires them to travel outside Singapore are strongly encouraged to purchase personal travel insurance for the entire duration of their internship.

The scope of the internship should be related to the field of Materials Science and Engineering or to any of the School's research areas. The internship should provide you with opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills acquired through our programme to real-world situations. 

Company Eligibility
The company must have a physical office where the student is required to carry out the internship. Remote internships are not permitted. In addition, the company must meet the following eligibility criteria set by NTU:

1. Valid ACRA UEN code (registered company)
2. At least 2 years of operation
3. Paid-up capital above $10,000
4. Have 5 full-time employees or more
5. At least 1 full-time staff with relevant competencies to supervise and assess students
6. Clear and relevant learning outcomes
7. Proper office setup
8. No independent financial organisations/insurance agencies that require certification or license

Official Internship Period
The company must offer an internship placement that covers the entire official internship period:

• Students may secure an internship that starts before and/or ends after the official internship period. However, any work conducted outside this period will be considered vacation work and will not count towards the MS6088 course requirements.
• The course assessment submission deadlines will not be extended for students whose internships extend beyond the official internship period. All students are required to complete all course assessments by the end of the official internship period.

The official application periods for registration in MS6088 are as follows:

• Applications must be submitted within the stipulated period. Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
• Students must submit their applications during the official application period designated for the semester in which they intend to undertake MS6088. Applications submitted during an application period for a different semester will not be accepted.
• To ensure fairness to all applicants, applications will be reviewed only after the application period has closed. Early review will not be granted, even if the internship commences before the application outcome is released.

Application Guidelines

1. After securing an internship offer, download the MS6088 Self-Sourced Internship Application Form.
   
2. Liaise with the Company's Internship Coordinator or HR representative to complete all sections of the application form.
3. Submit the completed application form and internship offer letter via the MS6088 Online Application Portal.
   
4. Incomplete applications and applications submitted by email will not be accepted.

All applications will be reviewed by the Course Coordinator and assessed holistically based on, but not limited to, the following criteria:

1. It is relevant to the student's discipline of study (MSE-related industries).
2. It accommodates NTU's internship periods.
3. It caters to NTU's internship duration requirement.
4. It provides sufficient structure and rigour that will enable students to achieve the intended learning outcomes.
5. It provides the appropriate workload for the stipulated internship period.
6. It enhances the career prospects of the student.
7. The internship workplace is safe and conducive for student learning and development.
8. The internship workplace is equipped with the necessary tools and resources for the internship work.
9. The internship organisation has standing policies to safeguard the welfare of interns.
10. The internship organisation supervisor possesses the competencies, experience, and commitment to provide guidance to the students.
    
    

Application Outcome
Students will be notified of the outcome of their MS6088 registration application via their NTU email by the stipulated outcome release date.

• Successful applicants may proceed to commence the internship in accordance with the approved internship offer.
• The selection process is competitive. Submission of an application does not guarantee registration in MS6088.
• Students whose applications are unsuccessful are not allowed to commence the internship on a full-time basis while registered as a full-time student.

Report Format & Plagiarism Check
The Mid-Term Report and Final Report must be submitted in accordance with the formatting requirements prescribed by the School. Reports that do not comply with the prescribed format will not be accepted. The report templates will be made available for download via NTULearn.

All reports must be screened using Turnitin for similarity against published works. The similarity index must not exceed 20%. Submissions exceeding the 20% threshold will be rejected.

Course Grading
MS6088 is graded on a pass/fail basis and does not contribute to the computation of the student’s Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). A student will receive a failing grade if he/she:

• Fails to complete the internship during the official internship period. Students with valid justifications may apply for withdrawal from the programme to avoid a fail grade, subject to approval by the Associate Chair (Graduate).
• Did not submit or complete any required assessment component by the stipulated deadline.

Upon successful registration in MS6088, students are required to complete the internship and all assessment components within the official internship period. Failure to do so will result in an “F” grade for the course.

Students may request to withdraw from MS6088 due to valid and compelling reasons, subject to approval by the Associate Chair (Graduate). Requests based on non-substantive reasons (e.g. loss of interest in the internship) will not be accepted. All withdrawal requests must comply with the course withdrawal guidelines as published on the School’s Course Registration webpage.

Students who do not formally withdraw from the course and subsequently fail to complete the internship and assessment components will be deemed to have failed the course. An “F” grade will be reflected in the official academic transcript and all relevant academic records.

Students will remain liable for tuition fees for MS6088, regardless of withdrawal or failure status.

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