National Institute of Education (NIE) 

The National Institute of Education (NIE) is Singapore’s national teacher education institute with a key role in shaping Singapore’s education. Established in July 1991 through the amalgamation of the Institute of Education and the College of Physical Education, NIE is an autonomous institute of the Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

Through the years, NIE has positioned itself as the leader in teacher education in Singapore by producing high quality graduates who form the foundation for a successful education system. NIE is committed to its vision of being an institute of distinction and mission to excel in teacher education and education research.

Master of Arts (Instructional Design and Technology)


The Master of Arts (Instructional Design and Technology) programme is designed for education and training professionals working in schools, universities, polytechnics, businesses, industries and e-learning environments. It is concerned with the application, development and management of information technologies, including e-learning, for solving instructional problems in school and corporate learning environments.

Participants typically include school HOD IT, corporate trainers, instructional software developers, managers of e-learning environments, and other educational and training professionals. Participants in the programme will learn and practise solving real-world instructional and performance problems employing a variety of learning modalities.

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Course Requirements

The Master of Arts (Instructional Design and Technology) programme allows for a credit transfer that is equivalent to 1 open elective course from the 2 CE Master's courses (LDO, LC) completed up to NTU's accreditation requirement in Phase I. Assuming successful credit transfers, there are 2 options in Phase II to successfully obtain the Master's programme.

Option 1 (Coursework option):
The students take 6 MAIDT courses and MID944 Methods for Data Collection and Analysis for Instructional Design Projects (2-AU).

Option 2 (Dissertation option):
The students take 5 MAIDT courses and complete a dissertation (6-AU).


Master of Arts (Educational Leadership)


The Master of Arts (Educational Leadership) integrates innovative coursework with practical applications, designed for current and aspiring educational leaders seeking to make meaningful impact in today's dynamic educational landscape. The curriculum emphasizes contemporary leadership approaches and evidence-based practices, engaging leaders to navigate complex educational challenges, drive meaningful change in their institutions, and impact education across local, regional, and global contexts.

This programme pursues four broad aims:

  1. The programme goes beyond traditional leadership development by synthesizing research-informed approaches with contextually relevant applications designed to address the multifaceted challenges of modern educational leadership.
  2. To enable aspiring leaders in education or training & development to become more informed about critical issues in educational management, and thus to apply intellectual approaches to their work.
  3. Our commitment to evidence-based practice ensures that participants develop the analytical capabilities necessary for data-informed decision-making.
  4. Support personal and professional growth through the attainment of an industry-recognized and valued postgraduate qualification. 

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The Master of Arts (Educational Leadership) programme allows for a credit transfer that is equivalent to 1 MAEL course (MAEL 932: Educational Leadership and Organizational Culture- 4AUs), from any two of the 3 CE Master’s courses (LDO, LC, ADSP) completed up to NTU’s accreditation requirement in Phase I. Assuming successful credit transfers, there are 2 options in Phase II to successfully obtain the Master's programme.

Option 1 (Coursework option):
The students take 6 MAEL courses and a Critical Inquiry course* (2-AU).

Option 2 (Dissertation option):
The students take 5 MAEL courses and complete a dissertation (6-AU).

Master of Arts in Professional Education (Training and Development)


The Master of Arts in Professional Education (MAPE) seeks to deepen academic knowledge and competencies for individuals who work in or wish to move into professional roles within various settings of higher and adult professional education.

This programme aims to provide a rigorous understanding of educational practices and systems from social, philosophical, psychological, cross-national and normative perspectives. It also seeks to foster an understanding of central issues in learning and development, education and training, and educational leadership in the various professional contexts. Its specific objective is to educate professional educators with values and beliefs as well as equipping them with a distinct set of skills to drive mentoring and coaching, innovative training, assessment and design practices.

For more information on the programme, please visit  here.

Course Requirements

The Master of Arts in Professional Education (Training and Development) programme allows for a credit transfer that is equivalent to 1 open elective course from the specified CE Master’s courses completed up to NTU’s accreditation requirement in Phase I.

Assuming successful credit transfers, the students take 7 MAPE courses in Phase II to successfully obtain the Master’s degree.