Programme Overview
Qualification
MSc
Provider
Singapore Institute of Technology
Duration
2 years
Total credits
60
Application period
15 May 2024 to 9 June 2024
Next intake
Campus location
SIT@NYP Building
The Master of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a 60-ECTS*-credit postgraduate programme, designed to equip graduates and working professionals for a career in the power and energy sector.
The programme offers deep knowledge of modern electrical engineering technologies, coupled with a strong focus in industrial design in power and energy applications. Graduates and working professionals will acquire theoretically-grounded as well as practice-oriented skills that are relevant to the industry.
This programme is fully accredited under the Washington Accord by the Engineering Accreditation Board. The accreditation status applies to graduates who have completed both the MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering and the BEng (Hons) Electrical Power Engineering.
*The ECTS, known as the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System, is a credit system designed to make it easier for students to move between different countries.
Programme Educational Objectives
Graduates of the programme, after working three to five years, are expected to be:
- Technically competent to solve complex problems in electrical & electronic engineering.
- Able to produce engineering solutions with due consideration to local and global issues in business, ethics, society, community and environment.
- Able to communicate and function effectively as an individual and as a team leader to be catalysts for transformation at the workplace.
- Committed to lifelong learning to make a positive impact in society.
Programme Highlights
The programme specialises in the domain of Electrical and Electronic Engineering with emphasis on:
- Analysis of power systems operation and dynamics using transient modelling and simulations;
- Modern digital control and automation of power transmission and distribution system for high stability and reliability;
- Ethical and professional practices in power engineering to meet high standards and expectations;
- Sustainable design for electrical, electronics and thermal systems
- Energy efficiency improvement technologies and measures for industrial, commercial and residential buildings
- Condition monitoring, health prognosis and asset maintenance and replacement in power grids;
- Analysis and design of electrical machines for power generation and electrical traction applications;
- Cybersecurity and cyber-resilient smart power grids;
- Advanced technologies for intelligence in the power grids;
- Assessment and enhancement of power quality and reliability;
- Analysis, protection and prevention of fault conditions in high-density power systems;
- Integration, interconnection and interoperability of distributed energy resources in modern power grids;
- Advanced electrification in built environment and inland, sea and air transportation;
- Wide-band gap and 3D power electronics for robust utility applications.
How to Apply
Curriculum Structure
All classes are conducted on weekday evenings. You are required to complete eight coursework modules and a dissertation project to graduate.
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Modules for this programme can be taken individually and stacked towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Here are the Modular Certification Pathways offered by SITLEARN (The lifelong learning division of SIT).
Facilities and Support
The programme is conducted at SIT@NYP Building with state-of-the-art power engineering design and project facilities including:
- Real-time data acquisition and condition monitoring system for 400kW Pulau Ubin ‘live’ microgrid
- Electrical installation power quality monitoring system for the entire SIT@NYP Building
- Hardware-in-loop real-time digital simulator
- Multi-energy microgrid lab
- High voltage partial discharge testing system
- Power system cyber security digital simulator
- Electrical asset condition monitoring tools
- Electrical power system analysis software
Eligibility
Applicants must possess the following:
- a relevant bachelor’s degree from a recognised university; and
- at least one year of relevant post bachelor’s work experience (including internship experience)
Relevant degrees include:
- BEng (Hons) Electrical Power Engineering degree awarded by Newcastle University (AY2013 to AY2016 intakes); or
- BEng (Hons) Electrical Power Engineering degree jointly awarded by SIT and Newcastle University (AY2017 intakes onwards).
Fees and Finances
Singapore Citizen
Subsidised fees per credit
$149.50
Total credit
60
Tuition fees: $8,970.00 for SG Citizens / $36,069.00 Non-subsidised fees.
Permanent Resident
Subsidised fees per credit
$303.00
Total credit
60
Tuition fees: $18,180.00 for Permanent Resident / $36,069.00 Non-subsidised fees.