MSc (Artificial Intelligence & Innovation)

MSc (Artificial Intelligence & Innovation)

Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Programme

(Offered by Six NUS Schools and Faculties and Its Entrepreneurial Arm)

Programme at a Glance

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Intake and Application

Next Intake Aug 2025
Application Period 8 Nov 2024–31 Jan 2025

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Overview

The National University of Singapore (NUS) Master of Science (Artificial Intelligence & Innovation), also referred to as MSc (AI&I), is a multidisciplinary graduate degree programme that taps on the deep expertise of seven NUS academic units in areas pertinent to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its diverse range of applications:

MSc (AI&I) focuses on harnessing the power of AI for innovation in different industries and enterprises. The programme's comprehensive curriculum equips students from both Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and non-STEM backgrounds with the AI knowledge and skills that will enable them to innovate across various sectors, contributing to the growth of the economy and society at large.

This programme aligns with the Singapore Government’s Singapore National AI Strategy 2.0 by providing continuing education opportunities to adult learners after their graduation, to keep pace with the changing nature of industry and work.

Why This Programme?

Enjoy a comprehensive and well-rounded education in AI that integrates diverse perspectives across both technical and social aspects.

Take advantage of industry-relevant electives and practical application opportunities to build up the capability to address complex challenges and seize opportunities in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Be poised to become a leader who is able to harness AI to drive innovation, advance the economy, facilitate Smart Nation priorities, and positively impact society.

Application Period

An Academic Year (AY) at NUS consists of two semesters and a special term (which occurs during the Semester 2 Vacation, and is divided into two parts of six weeks duration each):

Semester 1: Aug–Dec Semester 2: Jan–May Special Term (Part 1): May–Jun Special Term (Part 2): Jun–Jul

For the MSc (AI&I) programme, there is one application period for each AY:

ProgrammeIntakeApplication Dates
MSc (AI&I) Semester 1 (Aug Intake)Nov of preceding year to Jan of intake year

Admission to the MSc (AI&I) programme is granted on a competitive basis as places in the programme are limited. Applicants should possess the following minimum requirements:

Academic

Bachelor's Degree (preferably a four-year programme with Honours)

Skill/Experience

At least one year of working experience if holding a three-year Bachelor's Degree (without Honours)

English Language

Applicants whose native tongue is not English:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 85 (Internet-based), or

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum Academic score of 6.0

Note: TOEFL / IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date and should not have expired at point of application. Expired scores will not be considered for the application.

Other

Basic programming competency may be required for selected elective courses

Candidates may visit the official Educational Testing Service (ETS) website for scheduling of TOEFL/GRE tests.

Note: Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application information and all supporting documents are truthful and correct. NUS reserves the right to verify information provided as part of an application. False or misleading information in an application (including but not limited to test scores, resumes, certificates, transcripts, etc.) is grounds for admission rejection, revocation and/or dismissal from the University.

The MSc (AI&I) programme is offered on the following basis (with estimated time to complete the programme indicated below):

Full-time12–24 months
Part-time24–36 months

Note: International applicants must be accepted into an approved full-time course in Singapore to apply for a Student’s Pass. For more information, refer to the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website.

The MSc (AI&I) is a 40-Unit coursework-based Master’s Degree programme comprising:

Core/essential courses (20 Units), and

Elective courses (20 Units):

At least 8 Units from Specialised Electives, Up to 12 Units from General Electives.

Core/Essential Courses

These courses are unique to the MSc (AI&I) programme. Each course may consist of pre-class readings, assignments, tests and/or projects, and online/face-to-face classes and seminars.

Course CodeCourse TitleUnits
MSI5001Introduction to AI: Concepts, Applications, and Evaluation4
MSI5002Management of Technological Innovation with AI4
MSI5003Innovation & Entrepreneurship in AI4
MSI5004AI Governance and Ethics4
MSI5102Essentials of Machine Learning4

Elective Courses

Students must complete 20 Units of elective courses, of which at least 8 Units must be Specialised Electives and the remaining can be General Electives. Elective course offerings are subject to change and may not be offered every semester.

Specialised Electives
Course CodeCourse TitleUnits
LL5532XLaw, Algorithms and Artificial Intelligence4
LL5533XData Privacy Compliance4
MT5021Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills4
General Electives
Course CodeCourse TitleUnits
ACE5411Cultural Analytics and Informatics4
DSA5204Deep Learning and Applications4
ECA5103Quantitative & Computing Methods4
ECA5304Machine Learning and Economic Forecasting4
ECA5305R Programming for Economists4
ECA5307Python Programming for Economists4
ECA5372 Big Data Analytics and Technologies4
ETP5341New Venture Finance4
ETP5381Carbon Market & Sustainable Financing4
IT5001Software Development Fundamentals4
IT5005Artificial Intelligence4
MSI5005 Selected Topics in AI and Innovation4
MSI5006Capstone Project for AI and Innovation4
MT5010Technology Forecasting, Intelligence & Foresighting4
NMC5364Digital Journalism, Law, and Society4
PC5251Applied Machine Learning and Data Science4

For more details about the courses (e.g. laboratory-based or not, subsidy status), please click here.

View study schedule.

Note: For more information about the courses listed above (as well as other courses offered in the current academic year), please visit NUSMODS.

To graduate from the MSc (AI&I) programme, students must meet the following requirements:

Programme and/or Specialisation

Read and pass a total of 40 Units, comprising:

20 Units of core/essential courses, and 

20 Units of elective courses:

At least 8 Units from Specialised Electives,Up to 12 Units from General Electives.
Course and/or Qualification

As above (refer to section on Programme Structure for details)

Grade Point Average (GPA) Minimum 3.0 (out of maximum 5.0)

Please see also the University’s minimum standards for Continuation and Graduation Requirements. Specific programmes may implement stricter or additional requirements.

Other Not applicable

 

The University reserves all rights to review fees as necessary and adjust accordingly without prior notice.

Tuition

S$49,900.00 (excluding GST) /
S$54,391.00  (including 9% GST)

Note: The tuition fees for this programme are payable based on the number of Units taken in a semester. The amount stated above is for 40 Units. Students who are required to take more than 40 Units for programme completion may be subjected to additional tuition fees.

Application

S$100.00 (excluding GST) /

S$109.00 (including 9% GST)

Non-refundable and non-transferable

Acceptance

S$5,000.00 (excluding GST) /

S$5,450.00 (including 9% GST)

Payable upon acceptance of offer

Non-refundable and non-transferable

Will be credited towards tuition fees

Miscellaneous Student Fees As published by Office of the University Registrar

Payable every regular semester

Scholarships & Financial Assistance

Programme at a Glance

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Intake and Application

Next Intake Aug 2025
Application Period 8 Nov 2024–31 Jan 2025
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