4 Programmes

Bachelor and Masters degrees in Infocomm Technology, Engineering and Health Sciences

1 Certificate At a Time

Start with one micro-credential, choose your next step based on your goal, then stack certificates to a degree

Flexible Schedule

Largely online self-paced learning, with some scheduled in-person sessions


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Who This Pathway Is For

Diploma Holders

You have a diploma and hands-on experience, and you're looking for a way to build towards a related bachelor's degree without repeating what you already know.

With the CSM Pathway:
Every micro-credential you complete stacks towards a full SIT degree, and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may credit your existing diploma and work experience towards it.

Degree Holders

Your degree gave you a strong foundation — but new tools, methods and standards have since entered your field, and a second full degree is a lot to take on.

With the CSM Pathway:
Earn a Specialist or Graduate Certificate for each competency you need and complete. Each counts towards a full degree, whenever you're ready.

Career Explorers

You're considering a transition into a new domain or specialisation, and want to test it before committing to further study.

With the CSM Pathway:
You'll take a single micro-credential first, and decide whether to stack it towards a degree once you know it's the right direction.

The Usual Choice

Traditional degree programmes require you to choose upfront: study full-time, or commit to a part-time programme that runs for several years alongside your job and family commitments.

The CSM Pathway

Build towards a degree by earning one Specialist or Graduate Certificate at a time. Complete a micro-credential, apply what you've learned at work, then decide on the right next step for your goals.

Built Around A Working Life

Competencies that are directly applicable

Each micro-credential is built to equip you with the essential skills to perform at work. Earn Specialist Certificates to demonstrate your mastery at each milestone.

A pace and sequence you choose

Pick the micro-credentials that match where you want to take your career next, and stack them towards a degree when you're ready.

Support built around you

A blended model that combines online self-paced learning and some scheduled in-person sessions, supported by SkillsFuture funding and a dedicated success coach.

Michael Leow
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Michael Leow
Project Manager, CSM Applied Computing Micro-credentials turned Degree Pathway learner
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Explore Micro-credentials of Programmes In This Pathway

  1. Infocomm Technology
    Applied Computing Micro-credentials
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    Earn Specialist Certificates to advance your career in tech. Stack them towards a degree in Applied Computing via our Competency-based Stackable Micro-credential (CSM) Pathway designed for working professionals.

    Stackable towards:

    BSc (Hons) in Applied Computing (via the CSM Pathway)

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    AI and Machine Learning, Data Science and Analytics, Computer Architecture, Computer Ethics and Privacy, Programming and Software Development, Networking and Security, User Experience Design, Cloud Computing, Competency-based Education
  2. Engineering
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Micro-credentials
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering

    Earn Specialist Certificates to advance your career in Electrical and Electronic (EE) Engineering. Stack them towards a degree in EE Engineering via our Competency-based Stackable Micro-credential (CSM) Pathway designed for working professionals.

    Stackable towards:

    BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (via the CSM Pathway)

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    Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Power and Clean Energy, Sustainability, Data Science and Analytics, Robotics and Automation, Advanced Manufacturing, Competency-based Education
  3. Engineering
    Infrastructure and Systems Engineering Micro-credentials
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    Earn Specialist Certificates to advance your career in Infrastructure and Systems (IS) Engineering. Stack them towards a degree in IS Engineering via our Competency-based Stackable Micro-credential (CSM) Pathway designed for working professionals.

    Stackable towards:

    BEng (Hons) in Infrastructure and Systems Engineering (via the CSM Pathway)

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    Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics and Automation, Transport Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, Competency-based Education
  4. Health and Social Sciences
    Master of Health Sciences Micro-credentials
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    Earn a Graduate Certificate to advance your career in Healthcare. Stack them towards a Master’s degree in Health Sciences via our Competency-based Stackable Micro-credential (CSM) Pathway designed for working professionals.

    Stackable towards:

    Master of Health Sciences (via the CSM Pathway)

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    Competency-based Education, Adult and Geriatric Rehabilitation, Health Sciences, Sonography, Physiotherapy

 

If you're interested in enrolling directly into a degree programme via the Competency-based Stackable Micro-credential Pathway, visit here to learn more.

Frequently Asked Questions

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    What is the CSM Pathway, in plain terms?

    It stands for Competency-based Stackable Micro-credential Pathway.

    The learning journey lets learners complete a micro-credential, earn a Specialist or Graduate Certificate for it, then decide whether to stack that certificate towards a full SIT Bachelor's or Master's degree.

    Each micro-credential stands on its own — stacking is optional, not a requirement.

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    Do I have to commit to the full degree straight away, or can I take one micro-credential on its own?

    For Specialist Certificates, you can take a single 3-month micro-credential on its own. Stacking towards a Bachelor's degree is a decision you can make later, one micro-credential at a time.

    For Graduate Certificate, you can take a single 3-day module on its own and earn a Certificate of Attainment, and you may proceed to complete all modules in a micro-credential to earn a Graduate Certificate. Stacking towards a Graduate Certificate and then to a Master's degree is a decision you can make later, one module at a time.

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    If I'm stacking micro-credentials towards a degree, which funding applies?

    SkillsFuture subsidy and training allowance applies to standalone micro-credentials for eligible learners, while you stack to a degree. A different maximum number of SkillsFuture subsidised micro-credentials apply to each degree programme.

    The degree-level funding scheme (Tuition Grant, Public Bursaries) apply once you formally progress into the full degree.

    Refer to the respective programme pages for details.

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    What happens to my certificates if I decide not to continue stacking towards a degree?

    You keep the Specialist or Graduate Certificate for every micro-credential you complete, whether or not you decide to stack it to a degree. The certificates and credits are valid for 5 years for stacking to a degree.

     

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    What are the entry requirements to start?

    Entry requirements vary by module, micro-credential and the degree it stacks towards. Please check the specific module and micro-credential's course page for details, or contact SITLEARN for guidance on which pathway best fits your background.

     

Featured Courses

Infocomm Technology
Modern Software Engineering Practices
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[TGS-2023035960] This micro-credential exposes learners to software development concepts such as Agile, DevOps, Lean UX and full stack development. Earn a Specialist Certificate and stack it towards a degree with honours in Applied Computing.

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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Computing (via the CSM Pathway)

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Infocomm Technology
Machine Learning
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[TGS-2023035947] Taught in Python, this micro-credential covers supervised and unsupervised machine learning, as well as recommendation systems. Earn a Specialist Certificate and stack it towards a degree with honours in Applied Computing.

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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Computing (via the CSM Pathway)

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Infocomm Technology
Ethical Computing and Data Analysis
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[TGS-2023035948] This micro-credential introduces learners to skills required by IT professionals, including ethics, computer systems, Python, and applied statistics. Earn a Specialist Certificate and stack it towards a degree with honours in Applied Computing.

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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Computing (via the CSM Pathway)

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Engineering
Operational Excellence in Engineering
CSM Infrastructure and Systems Engineering

[TGS-2024049481] This competency-based micro-credential equips learners with essential skills in management strategies for boosting operational efficiency. Earn a Specialist Certificate and stack it towards a BEng (Hons) via the CSM Pathway or Bachelor of Integrated Studies (Hons) in Technology and Management.

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BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Infrastructure & Systems Engineering

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Semiconductor Manufacturing and Process Control
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[TGS-2024049483] This micro-credential covers key topics such as CMOS technology, advanced fabrication techniques, and more, equipping learners for advanced roles in the semiconductor industry. Earn a Specialist Certificate and stack it towards a BEng (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Infrastructure & Systems Engineering Engineering via the CSM Pathway.

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Smart Maintenance
CSM Infrastructure and Systems Engineering

[TGS-2024049482] This micro-credential equips learners with skills to implement smart maintenance, leveraging data and sensors to enhance equipment efficiency and reduce downtime. Earn a Specialist Certificate and stack it towards a BEng (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Infrastructure & Systems Engineering Engineering via the CSM Pathway.

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Sensing and Actuation
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

[TGS-2025057674] A micro-credential that develops strong technical and theoretical expertise in sensing, signal processing, system modelling, and control. Earn a Specialist Certificate and stack it towards a BEng (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Infrastructure & Systems Engineering Engineering via the CSM Pathway.

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Featured Insights

Participant Story
Stacking Towards a Degree at 47: One Professional's Mid-Career Pivot to AI and Applied Computing

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Michael Leow

"The programme's flexibility allows me to study anytime and anywhere, which supports a healthy balance between my academic, professional and family commitments." — Michael Leow, BSc (Hons) Applied Computing (via CSM Pathway) learner at Singapore Institute of Technology

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What’s needed for stackable microcredentials toward a degree?

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Forest Tan describes how to begin creating a flexible pathway where learners can accumulate microcredentials aligned to industry that can stack toward a degree.

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How to coach in-employment lifelong learners for success

21 Sep 2023

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A team from Singapore Institute of Technology offers insights from working with in-employment learners who are seeking to upskill by studying for degrees.

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The future of learning: How competency-based education is shaping skills development

08 Aug 2023

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As the shelf-life of skills shortens, it's time to rethink the traditional approach to upskilling. With competency-based education, employees are able to master the skills that directly impact their careers, and employers are able to assess competency accurately.

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