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MSc in Analytics
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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.
In the services sector, the rapid rise of middle class consumers and dynamic enterprises in Asia is boosting demand for modern, high value services. Our companies, particularly in the professional services industries, are well positioned to ride this wave. Data analytics is one such industry cluster that we are developing.
Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, then Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance
Budget Speech, Singapore, 25 February 2013
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 semesters. Upon completion of 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 Subjects
- 8 Elective Modules to Choose From
- 1 Analytics Practicum Module (Self-sourced Internship)
- Ad-hoc Seminars on Analytics Software Tools
- Ad-hoc Seminars from Industry Professionals
The curriculum strongly emphasizes the application of analytics on real-world data, and includes one practicum core module of 6 AU. Our full-time students had found internships in organizations for the practicum module that include 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
| Trimester 1 |
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| First half (7 weeks) |
27 July – 13 September 2020 |
| Second half (7 weeks) |
14 September – 1 November 2020 |
| Trimester 2 | |
| First half (7 weeks) | 2 November 2020 – 20 December 2021 |
| Recess (2 weeks) | 21 December 2020 – 3 January 2021 |
| Second half (7 weeks) | 4 January – 21 February 2021 |
| Trimester 3 | |
| First half (7 weeks) | 22 February – 11 April 2021 |
| Second half (7 weeks) | 12 April – 30 May 2021 |
| Recess (8 weeks) | 31 May – 25 Jul 2021 |
Admission Requirements
Up to 40 students are admitted into the programme each year. The admission criteria are as follows:
- A good Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative discipline (mathematics, statistics, engineering, computer science etc.) is preferred.
- A good TOEFL score (92 or more) or IELTS score (6.5 or more), for graduates of universities in which English is not the medium of instruction.
- A good GMAT score of 650 or GRE score of 315 is required (Graduates from autonomous universities in Singapore are exempted).
Applicants may upload their TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT or GRE score via the online application.
Application Procedure and Timeline
| Application Apply online here. | 1 Nov 2020 to 31 Jan 2021 |
| Offer and Acceptance Acceptance and deposit payment must be completed within two weeks from offer. Check application status here. | Jun 2021 |
| Appeals can be made via email | Jun 2021 |
| Matriculation | Jul 2021 |
| Course Commencement | 26 Jul 2021 |
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 prior to matriculation. Details about the check-up will be provided upon acceptance into the programme.
The programme fees for Academic Year 2021/22 are as follows:
| Singapore Citizens | S$32,500 + Prevailing GST |
| Singapore Permanent Residents / International Students | S$52,500 + Prevailing GST |
These fees are listed in Singapore dollars (S$) and not inclusive of the prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST). Fees are reviewed annually and subject to revision.
This programme is not eligible for government subsidies, and the university has no scholarship, government service agreement, grant, or service obligation scheme available for students. Tuition fees do not include the cost of recommended textbooks and other course materials. The costs of travel, accommodation and miscellaneous expenses are also not included and must be borne by the participant.
Instalment Schedule
Singapore Citizens
| Deposit (non-refundable) All students: Due upon acceptance of offer | S$5,000 + Prevailing GST |
| First Payment All students: Due at the start of Year 1 Semester 1 | S$16,250 + Prevailing GST |
| Second Payment Full-time students: Due at the start of Year 1 Semester 2 Part-time students: Due at the start of Year 2 Semester 1 | S$16,250 + Prevailing GST |
Singapore Permanent Residents / International Students
| Deposit (non-refundable) All students: Due upon acceptance of offer | S$5,000 + Prevailing GST |
| First Payment All students: Due at the start of Year 1 Semester 1 | S$26,250 + Prevailing GST |
| Second Payment Full-time students: Due at the start of Year 1 Semester 2 Part-time students: Due at the start of Year 2 Semester 1 | S$26,250 + Prevailing GST |
- Deposit will be used to offset first payment.
- Successful international applicants must ensure that they have sufficient funds for the normal duration of the MSA program, after accepting the admission offer. Currently, the calculation of the required amount is based on $18,000 per year for living expenses, in addition to the tuition and miscellaneous student fees.
Contact Us
For general enquiries, email msa@ntu.edu.sg.
For technical enquiries, email the Programme Director, Prof Nicolas Privault