# Bachelor of Technology in Computing (A SkillsFuture Work-Study Degree)

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The Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Computing at NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) is a SkillsFuture Work-Study Degree (WSDeg) designed for working professionals who want to advance their careers while building strong computing expertise. Delivered part-time, the programme combines NTU’s academic excellence with industry collaboration, offering a flexible and modular pathway that fits alongside work commitments. 

Open to working adults and mid-career professionals, the programme integrates:

- Rigorous training delivered by NTU faculty and industry professionals
- Specialisations in Software Engineering, AI Engineering, or Cybersecurity
- Hands-on industry immersion, including a final-year on-the-job training (OJT)
- Flexible, modular learning through Foundation, Specialist, and Industry stacks

Singapore Citizens aged **40 and above** can **use the one-time SGD4,000 SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up** to offset their course fees for the BTech Computing programme. This helps mid-career learners reduce out-of-pocket expenses while pursuing a high-quality NTU degree.

Through this distinctive blend of academic depth, professional mentorship, and applied learning, graduates earn milestone recognition with Advanced Specialist Certificates along the way and emerge career-ready, equipped to thrive in software engineering, AI, cybersecurity, and related fields.

- Degree: BTech in Computing (SkillsFuture Work-Study Degree)
- Duration: 4 years, part-time
- College: College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS)
- Admissions: ‘A’ Levels, IB Diploma, NUS High Diploma, Polytechnic Diploma, or other equivalent qualifications
- Careers: Full Stack Developer, Software Engineer, Data Engineer, Cyber Risk Analyst

[### Unique Features](#unique)

- Learn from NTU faculty and industry professionals
- Gain real-world experience through strong industry collaboration
- Specialise in Software Engineering, AI Engineering, or Cybersecurity
- Study part-time with minimal disruption to work commitments
- Progress through stackable modules with milestone certifications

[### Admission Requirements](#admission)

The eligibility criteria for enrolment into the BTech in Computing (WSDeg) programme are as follows:

**Accepted Educational Qualifications:**

- Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level\
- Diploma from local polytechnics or equivalent institutions
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
- NUS High School (NUS HS) Diploma
- Other recognized qualifications

Note: Candidates who do not meet the educational requirement but have demonstrated relevant work experiences and/or relevant competencies (e.g. well-recognised skills/professional certifications) would be reviewed and admitted on a case-by-case basis.

**Additional compulsory requirements:**

1. At least 21 years of age^ as at 31 July of the admission year;
2. Have 2 years of full-time working experience^, or currently employed on a full-time basis, or Singaporean/SPR males who have or will be fully discharged from their full-time NS liability before school term start date). Note: Applicants who are sponsored
   by their company or currently employed in a job role related to the degree programme will be granted exemption from the age and work experience requirements.
3. Passed the five pre-requisite [**bridging modules**](https://wcms-prod-admin.ntu.edu.sg/computing/admissions/cet-programmes/bridging-modules-ccds) at the point of matriculation.

^Applicants may be granted exemptions from the age and work experience eligibility criteria if:

- Sponsored by the company for the study of the part-time undergraduate degree programme offered; or
- Currently employed in a job role/sector related to the part-time undergraduate degree programme offered.

Important points to take note:

- Full time NSmen (NSF) will not be eligible for disruption from NS for the purpose of pursuing part-time undergraduate education.
- NSF with ORD date after the school term start date will not be eligible for admission as well as subsidy.
- For self-employed individual (e.g., Freelancer, Sole Proprietor), you may be required to submit additional supporting document for further evaluation.
- Part-time employment will not be considered as full-time work experience. Tuition Fee Subsidy is only available to Singaporeans and Singapore PR holders.
- A part-time employee is one who works for less than 35 hours a week, under contract of service with an employer.

[### Programme Structure & Duration](#programme)

- 4 years (part-time study)
- *Note: The programme will commence when minimum intake size is met. Applicants will be notified at least three weeks in advance if cancellation is necessary.*

[### Curriculum](#curriculum)

The programme follows a **3-tier stackable pathway**. Each stack builds toward the full degree, with milestone certificates awarded along the way.

**1. Foundation Stack (~1.5 years)**\
Modules relating to:

- **Computing Design**
- **Programming and Software Development**
- **Operating Systems**
- **Databases**

🎓 Qualification: **Advanced Specialist Certificate in Full Stack Development**

**2. Specialist Stack (~1.5 years)**

Specialisation Areas:

- **Software Engineering**
- **Artificial Intelligence Engineering**
- **Cybersecurity**

🎓 Qualification: **Advanced Specialist Certificate in [Area of Specialisation]**

3. **Industry Immersion Stack (~1 year)**

- **Full-time Industry Immersive OJT** (On-the-Job Training)
- **Company-Sponsored Final Capstone** (by OJT company)
- **Broadening & Deepening Electives** (offered by School and/or Industry Partners)

🎓 Qualification: **Bachelor of Technology in Computing (Area of Specialisation)**

[### Career Prospects](#career)

- Full Stack Developer
- Data Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Cyber Risk Analyst
- Senior Security Engineer
- Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Engineer
- Product Manager

[### Additional Information](#additionaiInformation)

We’ve compiled answers to common questions about the **BTech in Computing programme**, covering topics such as **SkillsFuture funding, bridging modules, admissions requirements, curriculum, and industry immersion.**

**💳 SkillsFuture Credit**

**Q: Can I use the SGD4,000 SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up for the BTech in Computing programme?**\
A: Yes. Singapore Citizens aged **40 and above** can **use the one-time SGD4,000 SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up** to offset their course fees for the BTech in Computing programme. No separate application is required.

👉 For details, visit [MySkillsFuture](https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/) or refer to [NTU’s Undergraduate Fees](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/fees/undergraduate) (see page 2).

**📘 Bridging Modules**

**Q: Will the five bridging modules be conducted simultaneously, and when will they start?**\
A: No. The five bridging modules will be offered on a staggered schedule with at most two modules overlapping. The first runs will begin immediately after offers are sent to successful applicants. Each module runs for **6 weeks**, with assessments at the end. Students are strongly advised to register early to complete all bridging modules before the matriculation deadline.

**Q: Do I need to be physically at NTU to take the bridging modules?**\
A: Modules are delivered via a blend of **asynchronous and synchronous learning**. Students access pre-recorded lectures and practice exercises, supported by weekly online consultations with NTU faculty. However, the **final assessments are conducted onsite at NTU** at pre-determined dates.

**Q: What if I receive an offer but cannot pass all five bridging modules before the matriculation deadline?**\
A: You must pass all five modules before matriculation. If not, your offer will lapse. You may reapply in the next academic year; applicants with prior offers will be given due consideration if they pass outstanding modules in a re-run assessment.

**Q: How long is a Bridging Module Test Pass valid for?**\
A: The pass is valid for **three years** from the date of completion.

**🎓 Programme Differences**

**Q: What are the main differences between the Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Computing and the Bachelor of Computing (BComp) in Computer Science programme?**\
A:

- **Admissions**: BTech accepts any Polytechnic diploma; BComp only accept certain relevant diplomas.
- **Foundation**: BTech requires passing 5 bridging modules before matriculation.
- **Curriculum**: BTech students specialise in **AI, Software Engineering, or Cybersecurity**, while BComp students may or may not specialise.
- **Approach**: BTech is more **practice-oriented**, with modules co-developed with industry partners, hands-on assessments, and projects.
- **Industry immersion**: BTech requires **1 year of paid OJT**, compared to the BEng’s 20-week internship.

**Q: How does NTU’s BTech in Computing differ from other BTech programmes in Singapore?**\
A: NTU’s WSDeg BTech is among the most practice-oriented. Students complete:

- A **mini capstone projec**t at the end of the Foundation stack
- A **mini capstone project** at the end of the Specialist stack
- An **industrial capstone project**
- A full **on-the-job training** year supervised by industry specialists

This ensures graduates gain substantial real-world experience alongside academic learning.

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