Dean’s Welcome Tea

Tuesday, 26th July 2016

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School of Continuing and
Lifelong Education (SCALE)

● Vision
 Impact and influence through Education, Innovation and
Engagement.

● Mission
 Provide opportunities for working adults to acquire new
knowledge and skills from Asia’s leading university – NUS;
 Help Singapore companies and industries stay competitive by
providing lifelong learning experiences for their employees;
and
 Effectively support national manpower needs.

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Deanery

Prof Wei Kwok Kee

Dean
A/P Ang Siau Gek Mr Lim Swee Cheang A/P Tan Woei Wan
Vice Dean Vice Dean Vice Dean
(Academic) (Executive Development (e-Learning and
Programmes) Technology)

Ms Chan Ng Chye
Associate Dean
(Administration) 4
Faculty of Engineering

Prof Chua Kee Chaing

Dean of Engineering
A/P Lanry Yung
Vice-Dean, UG

Prof Thong Thiam Leong, John Prof Andrew Lim Prof Phan-Thien, Nhan
Head, Department of Electrical Head, Department of Industrial Acting Head, Department
& Computer Engineering & Systems Engineering of Mechanical Engineering
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BTech Management
Course Coordinators

Electronics

Dr Sahoo Sanjib A/P Hari Krishna

Kumar Garg

Industrial & Management Mechanical

A/P Poh Kim A/P Ng Kien A/P Christopher A/P Kumar,

Leng Ming Yap A Senthil
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Support Staff

Executive
Development Academic Programmes & Student Administration
Programmes

Natalie Evelyn Li Chen Tina Chew Har Barlinah Murne Catherine

Executive Admissions & Events Corporate Services & Office E-learning and
Secretary Management Administration Technology Support

Evelyn Adeline Amanda Claire Siti Maria Snow Hmoon

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The BTech Programme
● BTech courses are specially designed to suit the background of
polytechnic graduates working in the industry.

● Excellent Curriculum, Lecturers and Facilities.

● Excellent Academic Standard and Reputation

 QS World University Subjects & Faculty Rankings:
 NUS ranked 12th in the world in 2015; and is ranked 1st in
Asia in 2016
 Engineering and Technology Faculty ranked 4th in the world
in 2015
 Electronics ranked 6th and Mechanical Engineering ranked
8th in the world in 2016
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Academic Accreditation

● Degrees fully accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Board

(EAB). Under Washington Accord (WA), degrees are recognized by
other WA signatory countries including USA, UK, Canada,
Australia, Japan and many other countries as substantially
equivalent.

● Obtained full accreditation for 5 years:

BTech (IME) in Apr 2013
BTech (EE) and BTech (ME) in Oct 2013

● Graduates have been admitted to Masters and PhD studies at NUS

and overseas.

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Academic Standards

Some comments by Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB)

Accreditation Panel in their reports:

● “The graduates from the BTech Programme are uniquely well

qualified for career progression as professional engineers. They
have achieved the academic outcomes and also have direct
practical experience in industry because of their employment. Due
to having to balance study and work, they have demonstrated
outstanding commitment and time-management skills.”
● “The Programme is delivering to the expectations of students and
employers.”
● “The Programme also pays special attention to the different
backgrounds and needs of the BTech students and has modified
its curriculum where appropriate.”

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Degree Structure

Advanced Min. MCs

BTech
Placement Credits required for
Programme
= (APCs) + BTech Degree
160 - 161
40 MCs 120 – 121 MCs
Modular Credits (MCs)

You start here

● Stage 2 Student – completed 36 MCs At Stage 2
● Stage 3 Student – completed 76 MCs
● Stage 4 Student – completed 112 MCs

Course Codes for BTech Programme

● Electronics Engineering – SEE
● Industrial & Management Engineering – SSE
● Mechanical Engineering –SME
Example: SME3 – Stage 3 Mechanical Engineering Student
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Degree Requirements

Minimum MCs
required
University Level Requirements
General Education (GE) Modules 1 20
Sub-total 20
Programme Requirements 2
Ethics in Engineering 4
Foundation & Major Requirements 85 – 89
Sub-total 89 – 93
Unrestricted Elective Modules 3 8 – 12
Grand-total 120 – 121
1A limited selection of GE modules which can best meet the interests and professional needs of BTech students, will
be offered specially in the evenings. Refer to SCALE website for the list of modules.
2 Specific to the individual BTech Programme
3 UEMs enable students to pursue their interests without any restrictions. Students may select any module at any
level from among Technical or GE modules to meet this requirement.

Note:
The limit on Level-1000 modules to be counted towards fulfilment of graduation requirements is 40 MCs.
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Programme schedule
● Academic Calendar comprises a total of 3 terms:
 2 regular semesters (Aug-Dec, Jan-May)

 Special Term (May-Jul)

● Workload:
 3 modules per regular semester

 2 modules in Special Term

● Class Schedule:
 One evening class (lecture/tutorial) per module per week (6pm to
9.30pm) on weekdays. Lab session, if any, will be on separate
evenings.

 Occasionally, Saturday mornings/afternoons

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 Candidature period for
Bachelor of Technology
● Normal candidature: the duration that students are normally expected
to take to complete the degree programme.

 4.5 years

● Maximum candidature: the maximum duration that students can be

given to complete the degree programme, failing which a student’s
candidature will be terminated.

 6 years

Candidature periods includes periods on Leave of Absence

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To understand your degree requirements, refer to recommended schedule
here: http://scale.nus.edu.sg/programmes/btech.html

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Drop modules

● You may drop module(s) to reduce your workload if work or

other unforeseen situation affects your ability to cope with your
studies.

Timeline Fee Payment

No Grade Penalty Before 22 August 2016 -
‘Withdrawn' Grade* 22 August – 25 September 2016 Fees payable
'Fail' Grade# 26 September 2016 & onwards Fees payable

* “W” grade will be recorded in the transcript but not be factored into the Cumulative Average Point (CAP).
# “F” grade will be recorded and will be computed into the CAP

● Take action early so as not to affect your CAP.

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Assessments & Examinations
● Examinations Directory in the Student Portal
https://myportal.nus.edu.sg/studentportal/academics/all/examination-directory.html

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Cumulative Average Point (CAP)

● A module will be assigned a grade when completed.

● Grades that count towards a student’s Cumulative Average Point
(CAP):
A+ (5.0) A (5.0)
A- (4.5) B+ (4.0)
B (3.5) B- (3.0)
C+ (2.5) C (2.0)
D+ (1.5) D (1.0) F (0.0)

● Grades that do not count towards CAP:

 EXE – Exempted; IP – In Progress

 IC – Incomplete; W – Withdrawn
 CS/CU – Completed Satisfactory/Completed Unsatisfactory
 S/U – Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

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CAP: Grade point average of all modules taken with grades, including
failed modules, weighted by MC.

Example: Module No. of Grade Grade

MCs point
Module A 4 EXE -
Module B 6 B 3.5
Module C 4 A- 4.5
Module D 3 CS -
Module E 4 S -
Module F 4 F 0

Continuation Requirement and Degree Classification are dependent on CAP.

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CAP for Continuation
and Graduation Requirement

For students admitted from AY2016/2017 onwards:

 Graduation: a minimum CAP of 2.00.

 Good academic standing: a student may not have CAP below 2.00 for two
consecutive semesters.

 Academic Probation: For any semester in which the student's CAP falls below
2.00.

 Academic Dismissal: CAP remains below 2.00 for the 2nd consecutive
semester.

 Appeal for readmission: A dismissed student may submit an appeal if there are extenuating
circumstances, to SCALE within two calendar weeks of the last day of the release of each
semester's examination results.

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Degree Classification

Honours Degree Classification Criteria

Honours (Highest Distinction) CAP 4.50 and above

Honours (Distinction) CAP 4.00 – 4.49
Honours (Merit) CAP 3.50 – 3.99
Honours CAP 3.00 – 3.49
Pass CAP 2.00 – 2.99

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Grade Free Scheme
(also known as S/U Option)

 Aims to provide a supportive and enabling environment for NUS undergraduates

to make a successful transition into the academic and social culture of university
life.

 Serves to facilitate a transformation in students' mindsets towards grades and

learning in the university setting and enable students to leverage opportunities
for a holistic education.

 Encourages students to pursue their intellectual interests, without undue concern

that exploring a new subject area may adversely affect their CAP.

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Limit of S/U MCs
AY2016/2017 cohort and beyond:

Types of students First Beyond first year

year* if not utilized

Students without prior university experience but are granted 20 or more 20 MC 12 MC

Advanced Placement Credits (APCs) at the point of admission

The following cases are also applicable:

- Transfer from another University or Faculty on a clean slate (with no
additional# grade/credit transfer)
- Re-admitted into NUS (with no additional# grade/credit transfer)

Students with some prior university experience 12 MC 12 MC

(e.g. transfer from another University with additional# credits)

Students with a prior university degree 0 MC 0 MC

*1st two regular sem and Sp Term

#in excess of the 40 MCs
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Modules that can be declared S/U
•All Level 1000 modules
•All Level 2000 modules without NUS modules as pre-requisites.

Modules that cannot be declared S/U

•Level 2000 modules with NUS modules as pre-requisites
•Modules of Level 3000 and above
•Modules dropped with F grade
•Modules completed by student who had committed an academic offence
•Modules where a revised grade had been prescribed by the Board of Discipline

S/U Option Declaration

The 3-day S/U declaration exercise will take place immediately with the release
of each semester’s examination results and will usually end at 6PM on the last day.
Once the exercise is over, the decision will be considered final.
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 Implications of S & U grades

S grade U grade
Modules with grade C or better Modules with grades lower than C (i.e. D+, D, F)
Module can fulfill pre-requisite (if applicable) Module cannot fulfill pre-requisite*
Credits awarded No Credits awarded
No effect on CAP
Grade will be reflected on transcript

*If a student has opted for U grade on an essential or a pre-requisite module,

the student will need to register for the same module in the immediate next
semester that it is offered.

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● For more details on S/U Option, refer to:
https://myportal.nus.edu.sg/studentportal/academics/ug/su-homepage.html

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Leave of Absence (LOA)
● Policy: http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/administrative-policies/leave-of-
absence.html
● Apply for LOA via Student Information System (https://myisis.nus.edu.sg).
● To avoid payment of fees for the semester, apply by 14th August 2016.

Registration for modules

● A student is expected to register for modules if he/she is not on LOA.
● Students with no modules registered may have their candidature
terminated if they do not notify University of intention to take LOA.

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Plagiarism

● Use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another

author and the representation of them as one's own original work.

● Plagiarism by students, professors, or researchers is considered

academic dishonesty or academic fraud, and offenders are subject
to academic censure, up to and including expulsion.

● Do not plagiarise or commit any acts of dishonesty.

● Further information:

 http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/intranet/SI_plagiarism.html

 http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/adminpolicy/acceptance.html

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Tuition and Other Fees

● Tuition fee (Intake of August 2016)

 Based on the total Modular Credits (MCs) of the modules registered.
 $315 per MC (Example: $1,260 for 4MCs module)
 $1,260 (SCs and SPRs not eligible for Subsidy and International
Students)
 $567 (SCs eligible for Subsidy – After 55% Subsidy)
 $1,008 (SPRs eligible for Subsidy – After 20% Subsidy)

● Other fees (payable per regular semester except for Special Term)
 Student Service Fee of $48.90
 Administrative Fee of $250

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MOE Tuition Fee Subsidy
Amount of Subsidy:
●Singapore Citizens (SC): 55%
 SCs aged 40 and above: Pay 60% lower than the standard subsidized
fees payable by other SCs.
●Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR): 20%
*Subsidy does not cover Student Service Fee and Administrative Fee.

Eligibility criteria:
●Had not previously received a government subsidy/sponsorship for a completed first
degree (local or overseas);
●At least 21 years old in the year of course commencement; and
●Had 2 years of full-time work experience OR have fully discharged their NS liability
OR are currently employed on a full-time basis
●Made a one-time declaration on above. (Severe penalties for false declaration)

A student who is ineligible now may become eligible after change of status.

Eligible students must submit the Subsidy declaration form and

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Fee Payment
● Plan your finances and pay your fees promptly to avoid late fee penalty
of $25.

● Students with fees outstanding after fee payment due date will experience the
following consequences:
 Not able to enroll for modules
 Not able to view final results or receive transcript (official/unofficial)
 Not able to receive student status letters
 Not able to receive conferment letter or degree scroll (for graduating students)

Note: Students with outstanding fees may also be terminated from their candidature of
study.

● Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use Skills Future Credit
($500) to offset tuition fee.

Deadline to pay fees for Semester 1 of AY2016/2017 is

30th September 2016
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NUS Financial Aid

● NUS Financial Aid available for Singaporeans only. Financial Aid Package that is
offered may comprise a combination of the Tuition Fee Loan, NUS Study Loan
(tuition fee portion only) and MOE Bursary.

● Application for Financial Aid for Semester 1 of AY2016/17 is now open and will
close on 31st July 2016.

● To apply, please submit an online application at

https://myaces.nus.edu.sg/webroapsbs/jsp/login.jsp using your NUSNET ID and
NUSNET Password under “(2) Application for Financial Aid for Existing
Undergraduate Students”.

● Results of your application will be sent to your NUS email account from mid-
August 2016 onwards.

● For enquiries, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at 65162870 or email to
http://www.askadmissions.nus.edu.sg/.

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Student ID, NUSNET User ID,
NUSNET Password and PIN
● Student ID (as reflected in Student Card)
 Start with “A” followed by a series of numbers and ending with an alphabet
letter, e.g. A0012345L

● NUSNET User ID (same as Registration ID, for accessing online systems in the
NUS Intranet such as checking of NUS emails, modules registration via CORS,
applying for Financial Aid application and etc.)
 Start with “E” followed by a series of numbers, e.g. E0012345

● NUSNET Password (This is not the same password which you have used to logon
for Registration (Part One)). Use this password & NUSNET User ID to access
online systems in the NUS intranet). Note: You should change your password 3
working days after completion of Registration (Part One).

● PIN (6 digits) – To use with your Student Card to access Labs, to borrow books
from Library etc. Tap your Student Card on the card reader and enter your PIN.

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Student ID, NUSNET User ID,
NUSNET Password and PIN
What are my NUSNET Password and PIN ???

Retrieve from the Registration System at https://isisregpart1.nus.edu.sg/

OR send an email to UG Registration at UGregistration@nus.edu.sg

Note:
● Password used for Registration (Part One) will be deactivated 30 days
after you have received emails 1 & 2.
● NUS Password is strictly confidential. Do not give your NUS Password to
a 3rd party.
● Please remember your NUSNET Password and PIN.
● Domain for students is “nusstu”.
● Registration System will close on 12th August 2016.

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NUS Email
● To be used for all official communication with NUS
● When sending email to NUS, include full name, Student ID and programme of
study.
● Emails from NUS will only be sent to your NUS email account. It is important to
check your NUS email account regularly.
● Go to NUS homepage at http://www.nus.edu.sg/ and click on myEmail. Click on
Student Email followed by “outlook.com/u.nus.edu”.

Redirect NUS
emails to your
personal email
account

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NUS Email
Enter your NUSNET UserID and NUSNET Password; and click on Sign
In to access your emails.

Change
Password

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Update of personal particulars

● Keep your personal particulars up to date

(including citizenship, official/legal name*, identity card/passport
details, permanent and correspondence contact details, and next-
of-kin details).

 Refer to this link:

http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/administrative-
policies/responsibility-for-notices-circulars-and-update-of-
personal-particulars.html

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Useful links
● Map of NUS: http://www.nus.edu.sg/campusmap/

● SCALE website: http://scale.nus.edu.sg

● Centralised Online Registration System (CORS) for Semester 1 &

2: http://www.nus.edu.sg/cors

● Special Term Registration System for Special Term:

https://myaces.nus.edu.sg/sts/StudentLogin

● Information on NUS Financial Aid:

 http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/financialaid/loans/financial-
loans.html
 http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/financialaid/bursaries/financial-
bursaries.html

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Useful links

● Notice on payment of fees:

http://www.nus.edu.sg/finance/NoticeonPaymentofFees.html

● NUS Integrated Student Information System (SIS):

https://myisis.nus.edu.sg

● Integrated Virtual Learning Environment (IVLE):

https://ivle.nus.edu.sg/

● Library: http://libportal.nus.edu.sg

● webVPN: https://webVPN.nus.edu.sg

● Info on car parking in

NUS: http://www.nus.edu.sg/oca/Transport/Parking-
Information.html

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Contact us:

SCALE Programme Administration support for: Email address:

Bachelor of Technology (Chemical Engineering) btech.che@nus.edu.sg

Bachelor of Technology (Electronics Engineering) btech.ee@nus.edu.sg

Bachelor of Technology (Industrial and Management Engineering) btech.ime@nus.edu.sg

Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering) btech.me@nus.edu.sg

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 Thank you
This set of slides and slides on other student
administrative matters can be downloaded from the
SCALE Sharepoint:

https://share.nus.edu.sg/scale/SCALEStudents/

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