A programme jointly hosted by the Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Management (ISEM) and the Centre for Maritime Studies (CMS), NUS .
The Master of Science (Maritime Technology and Management) or MSc (MTM) seeks to train and equip graduates with key skillsets to enable next-generation port capabilities in Singapore, such as industrial systems development, big data analytics tools, and emerging port technologies (e.g., digitalization to train workers). The MSc (MTM) alumni community will function as touchpoints which the Centre for Maritime Studies (CMS) and the Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Management (ISEM) can capitalize for future collaboration between industry and research. Singapore strives to be the Global Maritime Hub for Connectivity, Innovation, and Talent, and a hub of excellence for shipping, port, offshore, and maritime-related businesses. We envision to be the International Maritime Centre (IMC). Singapore hopes to leverage on cutting-edge systems and infrastructure to become a key node in the global maritime network. Additionally, the industry sees the need for strong innovative players and a talented workforce equipped with future-ready skills and a global mindset.
The MSc (MTM) aims to nurture talent with strong analytics expertise to prepare the maritime industry towards digitalization and technology innovation. In line with government’s directives, the MSc (MTM) aims to develop a strong maritime innovation ecosystem at local, regional and global levels. Graduates will be equipped with skillsets enabling the next-generation maritime and logistics capabilities in Singapore and worldwide, including the latest data analytics, port, maritime and logistics technologies. In line with IMC’s direction, the MSc (MTM) aims to develop a strong maritime innovation ecosystem at the local, regional and global level. The main features that distinguish our programme from existing graduate programs in maritime studies are:
- A 15-week internship practicum (for full-time students) in a maritime-related company which aims to provide students with the opportunity to integrate knowledge and theory on maritime technology and management acquired during the programme in a practical setting.
- A maritime team project (for part-time students) in a maritime related topic that is of current relevance to the maritime and adjacent industries. Part-time team projects will be purposeful and be deeply integrated with core maritime content and practices. Students will imbibe the innovative spirit that is needed for creative technological solutions to be developed
- A deep focus on programming methodology, statistics, machine learning and data mining/analytics
- Good blend to international mix
- Strong support from industry, including the Singapore Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and PSA Singapore.
- Seminars, workshops and industry visits would be arranged with industry partners to broaden the students’ learning experience and provide intense networking opportunities with industry practitioners.
- Job placement assistance
Admission to this programme is highly competitive and exclusive to ensure high quality course content and delivery, resulting in highly trained, future ready graduates, who can make significant contribution to the maritime industry.
Curriculum Structure
| Degree Requirements | 40-unit programme delivered over a 12-month period (full-time) or over 24 months (part-time) |
| Normal Candidature | Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 years |
| Graduation Requirements | GPA of at least 3.00 + (equivalent to an average of B-) |
Admissions
| Eligibility* | (i) An undergraduate degree with honours or its equivalent from a good University, preferably from a STEM background; and (ii) Applicants without an honours degree will be considered for admission based on your average scores during your course of study. These applicants may be requested to attend an interview session. Applicants with evidence of strong technical background and having at least 2 years of working experience in the maritime sector will be an advantage. |
| English Requirement^ | TOFEL (Internet-based test): 85 or IELTS (Academic): 6.0 |
| Intake Semester# | August 2025 |
| Application Period# | 01 October 2024 – 28 February 2025 |
| Outcome Release Date | Early April 2025 (Applicants who demonstrate outstanding credentials would be considered for early admission.) |
*This is a minimum requirement, which does not guarantee admission; selection is on a competitive basis.
^If your degree is from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English.
#Subject to change without notice.
Tuition Fees
The full tuition fee for Academic Year (AY)2024/25 is S$63,220 (inclusive of GST).
AY2024/25 Fee Rebate
| Nationality | Fee Rebate (inc 9% GST) |
| Singapore Citizen (SC), Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR), and NUS Alumni | S$25,288.00 |
| Non-NUS Alumni International Students | S$7,630.00 |
Students who are eligible for fee rebates will receive the full rebate credit of their acceptance fee into their Semester 1 student bill. The below tables illustrates the fee payment schedule.
| Tuition Fees for AY2024/25 (inclusive of GST and nett of fee rebate) | Acceptance Fee | 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | 3rd Semester | 4th Semester |
| Full-time Singapore Citizen (SC), Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR), and NUS Alumni | S$5,450.00 | S$15,151.00 | S$17,331.00 | N.A. | N.A. |
| Part-time Singapore Citizen (SC), Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR), and NUS Alumni | S$5,450.00 | S$6,485.50 | S$8,665.50 | S$8,665.50 | S$8,665.50 |
| Full-time Non-NUS Alumni International Students | S$5,450.00 | S$24,721.20 | S$25,418.80 | N.A. | N.A. |
| Part-time Non-NUS Alumni International Students | S$5,450.00 | S$12,011.80 | S$12,709.40 | S$12,709.40 | S$12,709.40 |
- The fees listed are in Singapore Dollars (S$) and inclusive of 9% GST.
- A non-refundable application fee of S$109 (inclusive of 9% GST*) must accompany your online application.
- Acceptance Fee of S$5,450 (inclusive of 9% GST*) – which will be credited towards your programme fees – is payable upon acceptance into the programme. Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Payment of fees will be on an instalment basis, paid over 2 semesters for full-time students and 4 semesters for part-time students. Complete fee must be paid before a student can graduate from the programme.
- Students need to separately pay for Miscellaneous Student Fee (MSF) directly to the University on a semester basis. If a student has fully paid for his/her tuition fee but has yet to graduate, he/she will still need to pay for MSF for the extended semester(s). For the latest Miscellaneous student fees, please refer to Registrar’s Office website here.
- Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents may apply for the MPA Postgraduate Scholarship. Please refer to the MPA Scholarship website for further details.
- Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents may apply for the MPA’s Maritime Cluster Fund (MCF) support with up to 70% co-funding of the course/tuition fee (excluding GST), subject to a cap. Please refer to MCF Training@MaritimeSingapore for more details.
- Programme fees do not include the cost of recommended textbooks and readings.
- The cost of travel, accommodation and miscellaneous expenses are not included and are to be borne by the participant. For an estimated cost of living, please click here.
- Tuition fees are reviewed yearly and thus subject to revisions.
Courses
MSc (MTM) Core Courses Students are required to read ALL seven compulsory courses below.
| Code | Title & Brief Description | Units |
| IE5005 | IE5005 Data Analytics for Industrial Engineers This course introduces basic concepts in descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics with a focus on applications that industrial engineers commonly deal with (e.g., inventory control, replacement and maintenance, process improvement, project management and resource scheduling etc.). Topics include descriptive modelling, predictive modelling, error quantification, model training, model selection and data-based decision making. |
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| IE5600 | IE5600 Applied Programming for Industrial Systems This course aims to train students to develop a solid competency of the Python programming language through a rigorous and continuous exercise-based approach. Topics covered include fundamental programming concepts (IO, variables and value assignment, conditional statements, flow control, methods), data structures (lists, tuples, sets, dictionaries), objects and classes, recursion, code debugging and efficiency. The course syllabus will also emphasize on various data engineering tools from the NumPy and Pandas modules relevant to implementing industrial systems. |
4 |
| MTM5001 | MTM5001 Maritime Industry Fundamentals This course covers the fundamentals of the maritime industry and the roles they play in the global economy. Topics covered include ports, their importance in economic development and shipping, the business of shipping and its role in maritime logistics, and the maritime eco-system. Topics in fundamental statistics (e.g. descriptive statistics, basic concepts of probability, sampling distribution, regression models) will also be included. |
6 |
| MTM5002 | MTM5002 Port Logistics and Supply Chain This course consists of lectures and seminars. The course coordinator will decide on the proportion of lectures and seminars. Lectures will cover ports as gateways of goods for export and import. Innovative ways (e.g., containerization, improved key port processes, sound operation strategies, and enhanced port connectivity) to enhance ports’ efficiency and competitiveness will also be covered. Academics and practitioners will give seminars on emerging technology, port digitalization, digital twin engines, and green maritime technologies. |
4 |
| MTM5004 | MTM5004 Maritime Data Analytics This course builds on IE5005 and IE5600, where knowledge learnt about data analytics (IE 5005) and programming (IE 5600) is applied to solve maritime-related problems. Students are expected to analyze real-world data sets, define the objectives and scope of the problems, and then design, develop and implement systems. CMS will work with maritime related companies for access to real world data sets |
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| MTM5005 | MTM5005 Intermodal Freight Transport and Logistics This course aims to develop in students a solid competency in intermodal freight transport and logistics. Students learn to identify roles of various transport modes together with their importance in logistics. Topics covered include the geography of intermodal transport, policy and planning, and challenges. The course will provide students with a deep understanding of the intricacies of intermodal transport system. |
4 |
| MTM5101 or MTM5101P |
MTM5101 Industrial Attachment for Full-time Students This is a 15 weeks long industrial attachment with a maritime related company and shall focus on solving a key problem the company is facing.in the maritime space. This programme adopts a strong pedagogical approach in guiding students to solve large-scale maritime problems applying skills such as optimization, simulation and advanced analytics. CMS will source for companies with significantly relevant problems/issues that can challenge our students. CMS will assign a faculty member to co-supervise with the industry mentor. The objective is to immerse the students in a culture of innovation with some of the best minds in the maritime industry. The number of students (not more than 3) assigned to a company will depend on the magnitude and the scale of the problem.or MTM5101P Maritime Team Project for Part-time Students |
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*This serves only as a guide and is subject to change without notice. For the latest updates, please check the current course listing.