Joint Master of Science in Defence Systems Engineering and Technology
with Naval Postgraduate School
Programme Structure
Students will need to take 5 core courses from the National University of Singapore,
and 13 courses from the US Naval Postgraduate School (5 core + 8 electives)
| NUS Core Courses (20 Units) | NPS Core Courses (12 Units) |
|---|---|
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DTS5701 Large Scale Systems Engineering |
SE3302 System Suitability |
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DTS5702 C3 Systems |
SE3250 Capabilities Engineering |
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DTS5732 Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics |
SI3400 Fundamentals of Engineering Project Management |
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DTS5735 Cybersecurity |
SE4354 System Verification and Validation |
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DTS5737 Cloud Computing |
SE3011 Engineering Economics and Cost Estimation |
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Integration Project (SE3201, SE3202, SE3203) |
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Eight courses from NPS: (i) 2 technology tracks (4 courses each), OR (ii) 1 technology track (4 courses) + 4 other elective courses |
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Technology Tracks
Combat Systems Engineering
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SE3112 | Combat SE I – Sensor Fundamentals |
| SE4112 | Combat SE II – Sensor Systems |
| SE3113 | Combat SE III – Weapons |
| SE4115 | Combat Systems Integration |
Cybersecurity
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CS3690 | Network Security |
| CS4684 | Cyber Security Incident Response and Recovery |
| CS4678 | Advanced Cyber Vulnerability Assessment |
| CY4700 | Defensive Cyberspace Operations |
Artificial Intelligence
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CS3315 | Introduction to Machine Learning and Big Data |
| CS4321 | Deep Learning |
| CS4340 | Trustworthy and Responsible Artificial Intelligence |
| CS4326 | AI on the Edge: Enabling Physical Intelligence |
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (Robotics)
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ME2801 | Introduction to Control Systems |
| ME3801 | Dynamics & Control of Autonomous Vehicles I |
| ME4800 | Machine Learning for Autonomous Operations |
| ME4828 | GNC Algorithms of Autonomous Robotics |
Electrical and Computer Engineering
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EC3400 | Digital Signal Processing |
| EC4450 | Array Signal Processing |
| EC3730 | Cyber Network And Physical Infrastructure |
| EC3615 | Radar Fundamentals |
Modeling and Simulations
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MV3025 | Artificial Intelligence for Simulations |
| MV4025 | Cognitive and Behavioral Modeling for Simulations |
| MV4001 | Human Factors of Virtual Environments |
| MV4460 | Management of Modeling and Simulation Development |
Scientific Computing
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MA4245/MA4248 | Galerkin/Computational Linear Algebra |
| MA3046 | Matrix Analysis |
| MA4261 | Scientific Computing |
| MA3232 | Numerical Analysis |
Network Science
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MA4027 | Graph Theory and Applications |
| MA4404 | Structure & Analysis of Complex Networks |
| MA3494 | From Theory to Practice Transferability of Knowledge or |
| OA4202 | Networks Flows and Graphs |
Secure Communications
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MA4560 | Intro to Coding and Information Theory |
| MA3560 | Abstract Algebra and Number Theory |
| MA4570 | Cryptography: Foundations and Practice |
Operations Research I: Data Science
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| OA3802 | Computational Methods for Data Analytics |
| OA3103 | Data Analysis |
| OA4106 | Advanced Data Analysis |
| OA4118 | Statical and Machine Learning |
Operations Research II: Stochastic Modeling and Simulation
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| OA3301 | Stochastic Models I |
| OA3312 | Simulation Modeling and Analysis |
| OA4301 | Stochastic Models II |
| OA4655 | Joint Combat Modeling |
Operations Research III: Optimisation
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| OA3201 | Linear Programming |
| OA4202 | Network Flows and Graphs |
| OA4201 | Nonlinear Programming |
| OA4801 | Spreadsheet Modeling for Military Operations Research |
Space Systems
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SS3011 | Space Technology & Applications |
| SS3400 | Orbital Mechanics, Launch and Space Operations |
| SS3600 | Space Systems Modelling & Simulation |
| AE4830 | Spacecraft Systems |
Above Courses and Technology Tracks are subject to changes. Other combinations are possible depending on course availability.
