MSc in Analytics
The Master of Science (MSc) in Analytics programme is an interdisciplinary post-graduate programme suitable for professionals seeking to leverage business analytics in their respective fields, as well as recent college graduates pursuing a career in the data science industry.
Analytics is the science of finding patterns in data to aid decision making. It is an interdisciplinary field rooted in applied mathematics, with a wide range of applications in business, finance, and industry. Modern businesses are turning toward increasingly sophisticated analytics methods to offer improved shopping suggestions to consumers, target previously-neglected markets, and improve the efficiency of their internal logistical processes and workflows.
The MSc in Analytics programme provides the skills and knowledge for applying cutting-edge data science techniques to business challenges in the modern economy.
The MSc in Analytics programme is an intensive one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme by coursework taught in three trimesters. Upon completion of the study, students are awarded a Master of Science (MSc) in Analytics degree.
The programme consists of a total of 30 Academic Units (AU), with 24 AU stemming from core courses and 6 AU from elective courses:
- 11 Core Courses
- 11 Elective Courses (Choose Under Curriculum)
- 1 Analytics Practicum Courses (Self-sourced Internship)
- Ad-hoc Seminars on Analytics Software Tools
- Ad-hoc Seminars from Industry Professionals
The curriculum strongly emphasises the application of analytics on real-world data and includes one practicum core course of 6 AU. Our full-time students had internships in organisations for the practicum course, including APL, BreadTalk, Charles & Keith, DHL, Experian, Grab, UPS, Shopee, Lazada, DBS, UOB, Johnson & Johnson, JR Group, Lenovo, MSD, PSA, and PwC.
The requirements for graduation are:
- Successful completion of all requirements as prescribed by the programme of study; and
- Attainment of a minimum CGPA of 2.50 at the completion of the programme of study.
Course List
Compulsory Courses
Elective Courses
On average, full-time students take 4-5 classes a week, and part-time students take 2-3 classes a week.
Academic Calendar
For Trimester Calendar (for Graduate Programmes only), please click here.
Admission Requirements
The admission criteria are as follows:
- A good Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative discipline (mathematics, statistics, engineering, computer science etc.) is preferred.
- A TOEFL score of 85 or more, or IELTS score of 6.0 or more, for graduates of universities in which English is not the medium of instruction.
- A good GMAT score of 650 or a GRE score of 315 is required (Graduates from autonomous universities in Singapore are exempted).
- A recommendation letter/referee report is preferred but not required.
Applicants may upload their TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT or GRE score via the online application.
Refer to Coursework Programmes Admission Guide for the general requirements for admission.
NOTE: Complete set of supporting documents (must be legible) have to be uploaded via the fully digital application portal. Do not send a hardcopy admission package unless requested.
Application Procedure and Timeline
Application Apply online here | November 2024 |
Offer and Acceptance Acceptance and deposit payment must be completed within two weeks of the offer. | TBA |
Matriculation | July 2025 |
| July 2025 |
Course Commencement | August 2025 |
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Medical Check-Up
Enrolling students must undergo a medical check-up and obtain a receipt certifying that they are medically fit for studies. This certification must be presented before matriculation. Details about the check-up will be provided upon acceptance into the programme.
The tuition fees for Academic Year 2024/25 are as follows:
Tuition Fee (inclusive of GST) S$55,000 + prevailing GST (S$ 59,950) |
Financial Assistance
- Singapore Citizens (SCs): enjoy a study grant of S$10,000 + prevailing GST (S$10,900).
- Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs): enjoy a study grant of S$5,000 + prevailing GST (S$5,450).
- Needy SCs and SPRs may apply for financial aid (up to S$5,450 in addition to the SC/SPR study grant).
- NTU Alumni: On top of the above, alumni can enjoy a 10% grant of the tuition fee (S$5,500 + prevailing GST (S$5,995)). Eligible for holders of bachelor’s, master’s, and/or doctoral degrees obtained from NTU Singapore.
Payment Schedule
Singapore Citizens | Singapore Permanent Residents | International Students | |
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Deposit (non-refundable & non-transferrable) All students: Due upon acceptance of offer | S$ 5,000 + prevailing GST (S$ 5,450) | ||
First Payment All students: Due at the start of Year 1, Trimester 1 | S$ 24,525 | ||
Second Payment Full-time students: Due at the start of Year 1, Trimester 2 Part-time students: Due at the start of Year 2, Trimester 1 | S$19,075 | S$ 24,525 | S$ 29,975 |
NTU Alumni | |||
S$ 13,080 | S$ 18,530 | S$ 23,980 |
Scholarships
- (Singapore Citizens only) The Singapore Digital (SG:D) Scholarship is offered by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).
The terms and conditions of the scholarship have been enhanced to groom aspiring Infocomm Media (ICM) talent to be industry-ready for an exciting career in a fast-evolving digital economy. Click here for more information about the scholarship.
Contact Us
For general enquiries, email [email protected].
For academic enquiries, email the Programme Director, Prof Nicolas Privault