Degree Programmes and Requirements
The following graduate programmes by research are offered in the School of EEE: -
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
Candidates enrolled for a graduate programme by research pursue independent but supervised research in an approved topic on which a thesis must be submitted for examination. Candidates are also required to attend a number of graduate level courses and pass the examinations.
MEng candidates are required to take a number of courses and pass the examinations to earn at least 9 Academic Units (for e.g. three 3-AU courses), of which at least 3 Academic Units must be from the 7000 or 9000 series courses.
Ph.D. candidates are required to take a number of courses and pass the examinations to earn at least 18 Academic Units (for e.g. six 3-AU courses), of which at least two 6 Academic Units must be from the 7000 or 9000 series courses. The rest of the Academic Units could be earned from the 6000 series courses offered by the M.Sc. programmes (refer to M.Sc programmes for the list of 6000 series courses).
Candidates pursuing a degree of Doctor of Philosophy must pass an oral examination on the subject matter of his thesis and other related matters. For a non-Ph.D. candidate, the oral examination may be prescribed at the discretion of the Board of Examiners.
Courses for PhD and M.Eng. Candidates
EE7201 Computational Methods in Engineering
EE7204 Linear Systems
EE7205 Research Methods
EE7206 System Modeling and Identification
EE7401 Probability and Random Processes
EE7601 Optical Methods in Research
EE7602 Design, Fabrication and Analysis of Electronic Devices
EE9309 Special Topics – in Integrated Circuits and Systems
EE9901 Special Topics – Complex Adaptive Systems
EE9902 Special Topics – Quantum Physics in Modern Technology
EE9903 Special Topics in Defect Chemistry of Metal Oxides
EE9904 Design and Future Challenges of RFIC and ITS ESD Protection
EE9905 Special Topics – Digital Media Processing Hardware/Software Co-Design
EE9906 Special Topics – Nanophotonics
EE9907 Special Topics – RF Filters For Communication Systems – Fundamentals, Design and Applications
* Courses offered are subject to change without any prior notice.
** These courses may not be offered in every semester .
Students may pursue their research programme in one of the following divisions:
1. Division of Power Engineering
- Clean and Renewable Energy Systems
- Intelligent Energy Distribution and Storage
- Efficient Energy Conversion and Utilization
- Power Systems and Power Electronics
2. Division of Circuits and Systems
- RF Integrated Circuits and Systems
- Analog/Mixed-Signal IC
- VLSI Design
3. Division of Information Engineering
- Digital Media Processing and Applications
- Signal Processing Theory and Systems
- Intelligent Computing and Information Security
4. Division of Control and Instrumentation
- Sensor network technology
- Outdoor autonomous robot and intelligent systems
- Biomedical imaging with focus on clinical application and signal processing
- Machine learning and computational intelligence
5. Division of Communication Engineering
- Lightwave communications
- Wireless networks
6. Division of Microelectronics
- Plasmonics
- Terahertz Devices and Systems
- Green and Clean Energy
The following Graduate Coursework Programmes are currently offered by the School of EEE:
* Ministry of Education (MOE) subsidised Master of Science (both full-time and part-time) in:
- Communication Software & Networks
- Communications Engineering
- Computer Control & Automation
- Electronics
- Power Engineering
- Signal Processing
* Self-financed full-timeJoint NTU-TUM (Technical University of Munich) Master of Science in:
- IC Design
- Microelectronics
* Self-financed part-time Graduate Diploma in:
- Information-Communication Technology
Master of Science Programmes:
Admission Requirement
The basic entry requirement for Master of Science programme is a good relevant bachelor’s degree. Relevant working experience is an advantage. International applicants whose native language is not English would need to have an acceptable TOEFL score or equivalent.
Programme Structure
All students need to complete 30 Academic Units (AUs) and achieve a Cumulative GPA of not less than 2.5 to graduate. They are required to take 4 core courses and 4 elective courses. Each course consists of 39 hours of lectures and is assigned 3 AUs. Classes for each course are held once a week for three hours and examinations are conducted during office hours at the end of each semester. Students are also required to undertake a research project of 6 AUs on an approved topic. They must also submit a dissertation on their project. In lieu of the research project, students can opt for an additional elective course of 3 AUs and an independent study module (ISM) of 3 AUs.
For M.Sc. in Communication Software Engineering programme , the research project can be replaced by the Communication Software Project which is carried out by a group of 5 to 6 students over 2 semesters (for full-time programme ) or 3 semesters (for part-time programme).
The minimum and maximum periods of candidature for a full-time candidate are 1 year and 3 years respectively. The minimum and maximum periods of candidature for a part-time candidate are 2 years and 4 years respectively.
M.Sc. (Communication Software and Networks)
Overview of Programme
The M.Sc. (Communication Software and Networks) programme equips graduates with essential software engineering techniques. In addition, students get to better understand computer networks for design and development of communication software and network systems. To provide graduates with ready- competencies and skill-sets for careers in the Information Communication industry, it integrates classroom lectures with software development, programming practice, and project management in a software project.
Core Courses
EE6108 Computer Networks
EE6701 Software Requirements Analysis and Design
EE6703 Multimedia Networking
EE6711 Object-Oriented Software Development
Electives (select any 4 courses)
EE6104 Network Performance Analysis
EE6125 Network Planning and Management
EE6205 Real Time and Embedded Systems
EE6403 Distributed Multimedia Systems
EE6712 Distributed Computing
EE6713 Network Design and Simulation
EE6731 Network Programming
* Courses offered are subject to change without any prior notice.
Programme Director
Assoc Professor TAN Hee Beng Kuan
Tel: (65) 6790 5631, Fax: (65) 6792 2971
Email: MSc-CSN@ntu.edu.sg
M.Sc. (Communications Engineering)
Overview of Programme
The M.Sc. (Communications Engineering) programme is designed for practicing engineers and information technologists who wish to improve their knowledge and skills in Communications Engineering. The courses offered cover various important topics in telecommunications, RF engineering and wireless communications.
Core Courses
EE6101 Digital Communication Systems
EE6105 RF Engineering Techniques
EE6108 Computer Networks
EE6124 Satellite, Fixed and Mobile Radio Systems
Electives (Select 4 or 5 courses)
EE6104 Network Performance Analysis
EE6107 RF Circuit Design
EE6109 MIC and Printed Antenna Design
EE6122 Optical Fibre Communications
EE6125 Network Planning and Management
EE6126 Wireless Multiple Access Communications
EE6303 Electromagnetic Compatibility and Interference
EE6401 Advanced Digital Signal Processing
EE6425 Speech Analysis and Processing
EE6427 Video Signal Processing
EE6703 Multimedia Networking
EE6713 Network Design and Simulation
* Courses offered are subject to change without any prior notice.
Programme Director
Assoc Professor Arokiaswami ALPHONES
Tel: (65) 6790 4486, Fax: 6793 3318
Email: MSc-CME@ntu.edu.sg
M.Sc. (Computer Control and Automation)
Overview of Programme
The M.Sc. (Computer Control and Automation) programme provides practicing engineers with advanced and practical tools in the development, integration, and operation of computer-based control and automation systems. The programme caters to the demands of manufacturing industry which accounts for 28% of the total GDP of Singapore and is expected to double by the year 2018.
Core Courses
EE6203 Computer Control Systems
EE6204 Systems Analysis
EE6205 Real Time and Embedded Systems
EE6401 Advanced Digital Signal Processing
Electives (Select 4 or 5 courses)
EE6221 Robotics and Intelligent Sensors
EE6222 Machine Vision
EE6223 Computer Control Networks
EE6224 Neural and Fuzzy Systems
EE6225 Process Control
EE6402 Real-Time DSP Design and Applications
EE6503 Modern Electrical Drives
* Courses offered are subject to change without any prior notice.
Programme Director
Assoc Professor WANG Jianliang
Tel: (65) 6790 4846, Fax: 6793 3318
Email: MSc-CCA@ntu.edu.sg
M.Sc. (Electronics)
Overview of Programme
The M.Sc. (Electronics) programme is offered on a part-time and full-time basis for engineers in the Electronics industry who would like to have graduate training in various topics, such as integrated circuit design, microelectronics fabrication and manufacture of electronic and photonic products.
Core Courses
EE6306 Digital IC Design
EE6601 Advanced Wafer Processing
EE6602 Quality and Reliability Engineering
EE6604 Advanced Topics in Semiconductor Devices
Electives (Select 4 or 5 courses)
EE6203 Computer Control Systems
EE6303 Electromagnetic Compatibility and Interference
EE6307 Analog IC Design
EE6328 Signal Integrity in High-Speed Digital Systems
EE6401 Advanced Digital Signal Processing
EE6506 Power Semiconductor & Passive Devices
EE6608 Advanced Semiconductor Physics
EE6610 Integrated Circuit (IC) Packaging
EE6617 Nanoelectronics
EE6801 Modern Optics
EE6802 Laser Technology and Applications
EE6808 Display Technologies
ES6102 Advanced Digital Systems Design
M6401 Product Design & Development
* Courses offered are subject to change without any prior notice.
Programme Director
Assoc Professor ZHANG Qing
Tel: (65) 6790 5061, Fax: 6793 3318
Email: MSc-ET@ntu.edu.sg
M.Sc. (Power Engineering)
Overview of Programme
The M.Sc. (Power Engineering) programme is designed for practicing engineers, R&D managers, power system designers and industry planners who wish to improve their knowledge and skills in Power Engineering. The courses offered cover various important topics in power electronics, power systems and alternative energy systems.
Core Courses
EE6501 Power Electronic Converters
EE6509 Renewable Electrical Energy Systems
EE6510 Power System Operation and Planning
EE6512 High Voltage Engineering and System Protection
Electives (Select 4 or 5 courses)
EE6203 Computer Control Systems
EE6204 Systems Analysis
EE6225 Process Control
EE6303 Electromagnetic Compatibility & Interference
EE6401 Advanced Digital Signal Processing
EE6503 Modern Electrical Drives
EE6506 Power Semiconductor and Passive Devices
EE6508 Power Quality
EE6511 Power System Modelling and Control
* Courses offered are subject to change without any prior notice.
Programme Director
Assoc Professor SO Ping Lam
Tel: (65) 6790 5026, Fax: 6793 3318
Email: MSc-PE@ntu.edu.sg
M.Sc. (Signal Processing)
Overview of Programme
The M.Sc. (Signal Processing) programme is designed for hardware and software designers, R&D managers, practicing engineers, and industry planners who seek an understanding of current approaches and evolving directions for DSP technologies. It is also intended for engineers who anticipate future involvement in this area.
Core Courses
EE6401 Advanced Digital Signal Processing
EE6402 Real-Time DSP Design and Applications
EE6403 Distributed Multimedia Systems
EE6404 VLSI Digital Signal Processors
Electives (Select 4 or 5 courses)
EE6101 Digital Communication Systems
EE6108 Computer Networks
EE6222 Machine Vision
EE6224 Neural and Fuzzy Systems
EE6421 Statistical Signal Processing
EE6422 Adaptive Signal Processing
EE6423 Array Signal Processing
EE6424 Digital Audio Signal Processing
EE6425 Speech Analysis and Processing
EE6426 Image Processing and Pattern Recognition
EE6427 Video Signal Processing
* Courses offered are subject to change without any prior notice.
Programme Director
Assoc Professor NG Boon Poh
Tel: (65) 6790 6855, Fax: 6793 3318
Email: MSc_SP@ntu.edu.sg
Joint NTU-TUM MSc Programmes:
Admission Requirements
Degree / FH Diploma
An applicant must have completed at least a Bachelor Degree (Honors) or European/German FH Diploma or its equivalent in areas of Science/Electrical/Electronics Engineering from a university with recognized standing with at least a 2nd Class Honours or equivalent.
English Language Skills
As the programme instruction medium is English, applicant must be able to demonstrate a satisfactory level of the language. Applicant whose native tongue or medium of instruction from previous studies (Bachelor /FH Diploma) is not English must submit at least one of the following:
- TOEFL: www.toefl.org; With recent TOEFL score indicating a minimum of 580 for Paper based test or 80 for internet based test
- IELTS: www.ielts.org; With academic IELTS result of at least 6.5
Programme Structure
Students can complete the programme over 3 semesters in 1.5 academic years. They need a total of 12 modules (including 6 core modules, 4 elective modules, and 2 laboratory modules) of 41 Academic Units (AUs) a project of 15 AUs and must achieve a minimum of 2.5 Cumulative GPA. All modules will be conducted in NTU campus through face-to-face teaching by NTU and TUM professors.
Each technical module has 45 contact hours. It will be conducted within 2 weeks and the students will sit for examinations (in the 3 rd week) after completion of each module. Students are also required to complete a one-semester project. The project should be based on a topic related to programme of studies (IC Design or Microelectronics), and a dissertation must be submitted. It can be undertaken either at NTU or at TUM or in industry. In addition, students are required to take an English module of 80 hours and 5 other non-technical short modules of 10 hours each.
Tuition Fees
S$30,000 for the full programme of 1.5 years.
Scholarships
This programme offers scholarships to students with good academic results and moral character. These scholarships originate from various sources: (a) Industrial scholarships from our renowned partners and organization that cover the full tuition fee and offer stipend, (b) GIST-TUM Asia scholarships offer reduction in the tuition fee from 30% - 60% and (c) GIST-TUM Asia & DAAD scholarships which support the students’ tuition fees and stipends for one semester.
Programme Management
The Joint NTU-TUM M.Sc. programmes are managed by the Programme Management Committee, whereas the German Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) will handle the finance and administration.
German Institute of Science and Technology – TUM Asia Pte. Ltd. (GIST)
10 Central Exchange Green,
#03-01, Pixel Building
Singapore 138649
Tel: (65) 6777 7407
Fax: (65) 6777 7236
Email: info@gist.edu.sg
Website: http://www.gist.edu.sg
Joint Nanyang Technological University – Technical University of Munich Masterof Science (IC Design)
Overview
During the last decade, the rapid technological advancement associated with portable and compact computers, communications, audio and video products has drawn increasing interest from the electronics industry in the Integrated Circuits (IC) design area as evidenced by the continued and accelerated integration of electronic hardware (digital, analog and RF).
To meet the growing demands, the School has worked with the Technical University of Munich (TUM) to offer the Master of Science (IC Design) joint programme with a strong technical emphasis on both the theory and practice of Integrated Circuit Design. Other highlights include a team of reputable teaching staff from Germany and Singapore, both from academia and industry; an enriched curriculum including marketing, business administration and cross-discipline modules; and an option of 6 months Master’s dissertation in industry in Singapore or Germany. There are also opportunities for students with excellent academic results to further pursue a joint NTU-TUM PhD Programme.
Core Courses
- NM 6001 Digital IC Design (NTU)
- NM 6002 Analog IC Design (NTU)
- NM 6003 System-on-Chip Solutions and Architecture (TUM)
- NM 6004 Design Methodology and Automation (TUM)
- NM 6005 Digital Signal Processing (NTU)
- NM 6006 Mixed Signal Circuit Design (TUM)
- NM 6007 Laboratory 1: Analog IC Design (NTU)
- NM 6008 Laboratory 2: Digital IC Design (NTU)
Electives (Select 4 courses)
- NM 6009 RF IC Design (NTU)
- NM 6012 Advanced MOSFET and Novel Devices (TUM)
- NM 6013 Nano-Electronics (TUM)
- NM 6014 Design for Testability of VLSI (NTU/TUM)
- NM 6016 Simulation and Optimization of Analog Circuits (TUM)
Broadening Courses
Enrichment
- NM 6020 Business and Technical English (GIST) (80 hours)
Cross Discipline Modules
- International Patent Law (GIST) (10 hours)
- Selected topics in Business and Administration (GIST) (10 hours)
- Selected topics in Management Methods (GIST) (10 hours)
- Cultural, Social and Economical Aspects of Globalisation (GIST) (10 hours)
- Aspects of European and Asian Culture and History (GIST) (10 hours)
* Courses offered are subject to change without any prior notice.
Programme Director
Assoc Professor SIEK Liter
Tel: (65) 6790 5441, Fax: 6793 3318
Email: MSc-TUM-ICD@ntu.edu.sg
Joint Nanyang Technological University – Technical University of Munich Masterof Science (Microelectronics)
Overview
The Joint NTU-TUM M.Sc. (Microelectronics) programme is a highly specialised programme jointly offered by Nanyang Technological University and Technical University of Munich on a full-time basis. This programme is designed for training engineers to work in silicon wafer fabrication industries, engage with related research institutions and pursue further studies. Its enriching curriculum covers marketing, business administration and cross-disciplinary modules. There are also opportunities for students with excellent academic results to further pursue a joint NTU-TUM PhD Programme.
Core Courses
- NM 6601 Microfabrication Technology (NTU)
- NM 6602 Quality and Reliability Engineering (NTU)
- NM 6603 Modern Semiconductor Devices (NTU)
- NM 6604 Laboratory 1: Semiconductor Process and Device Simulation (NTU)
- NM 6605 Laboratory 2: Design and Modelling of Nanodevices (NTU-TUM)
- NM 6606 Integrated Circuit Manufacturing (TUM)
- NM 6607 Optomechatronic Measurement Systems (TUM)
- NM 6608 Physical Electronics (TUM)
Electives (Select 4 courses)
- NM 6610 Integrated Circuit Packaging (NTU)
- NM 6611 Failure Mechanisms and Device Characterization (NTU)
- NM 6612 Silicon Photonics (NTU)
- NM 6613 ULSI Technology (NTU)
- NM 6614 RF Silicon Electronics (TUM)
- NM 6615 Simulation and Optimization of Analog Circuits (TUM)
- NM 6616 Nanoelectronics (TUM)
- NM 6617 Advanced MOSFETs and Novel Devices (TUM)
Broadening Courses
Enrichment
- NM 6062 Business and Technical English (GIST) (80 hours)
Cross Discipline Modules
- International Patent Law (GIST) (10 hours)
- Selected topics in Business and Administration (GIST) (10 hours)
- Selected topics in Management Methods (GIST) (10 hours)
- Cultural, Social and Economical Aspects of Globalization (GIST) (10 hours)
- Aspects of European and Asian Culture and History (GIST) (10 hours)
* Courses offered are subject to change without any prior notice.
Programme Director
Assoc Professor Ang Lay Kee, Ricky
Tel: (65) 6790 4228, Fax: 6793 3318
Email: MSc-TUM-ME@ntu.edu.sg
Graduate Diploma in Information-Communication Technology
Admission Requirement
The basic entry requirements for Graduate Diploma programme is a good relevant bachelor’s degree. Relevant working experience is an advantage. International applicants whose native language is not English would need to have an acceptable TOEFL score or equivalent.
Curriculum Structure
This programme comprises of 6 specially designed courses offered over 2 semesters. Course participants will read 3 courses per semester. The examinations will be held at the end of each semester in accordance with the University’s academic calendar.
Students will be admitted to the programme on a part-time basis. All classes are conducted in the evenings on campus. The requirements for the Graduate Diploma include satisfactory completion of all 6 courses with minimum of 2.5 Cumulative GPA. The minimum period of candidature is 1 year and the maximum is 3 years, effective from the date of the candidate’s admission to the programme.
Overview of Programme
The Graduate Diploma Programme in Information-Communication Technology is designed to meet the training needs of graduate professionals in the face of rapid technological changes and increasing demand for manpower skilled in information-communication technologies. It provides graduates with the essential foundation, technical knowledge and practical skills in computer communications software technology and web applications. Graduate professionals who wish to enhance their professional skills base and those planning to join the Infocomm industry will benefit from the programmes and gain the necessary technical skills and acumen for adapting to technological changes and meeting challenging demands in the Infocomm industry.
Core Courses
EE5701 Data Communications and Network Protocols
EE5702 Foundations of Software Engineering
EE5703 Object-Oriented Programming
EE5704 Multimedia Communications
EE5705 Internet Business Technology
EE5706 Web Technology
* Courses offered are subject to change without any prior notice.
Programme Director
Assoc Professor ANG Yew Hock
Tel: (65) 6790 6361, Fax: 6792 2971
Email: G_DIP-ICT@ntu.edu.sg
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