Master of Science in Semiconductor Technology and Operations
In our commitment to cultivate a robust talent pipeline for the Semiconductor Industry in Singapore, SHINE is proud to collaborate with the NUS Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the Department of Material Science and Engineering (MSE), and the Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Management (ISEM) to introduce The Master of Science in Semiconductor Technology and Operations (MSc STO).
The MSc STO program is designed to achieve educational excellence through comprehensive training in various key areas relevant to semiconductor technology and operations. This interdisciplinary approach ensures that students gain a well-rounded understanding, enabling them to appreciate the complexity of challenges and constraints from multiple perspectives. By fostering critical thinking skills and promoting open-mindedness, the program empowers students to navigate the intricacies of the semiconductor industry.
With a specific focus on semiconductor technology and operations, the program instills a sense of responsibility and environmental consciousness in students. They are equipped to recognize the broader impacts of industrial activities on the ecosystem and society as a whole. The MSc STO program not only shapes capable professionals but also conscientious contributors to the betterment of our global community.
The optional project and internship components offer invaluable hands-on experience, allowing students to engage in either the development of cutting-edge projects or practical work within a Singapore-based organization.
Who is it for?
Bachelor’s degree holders (preferably with honours) with relevant engineering and STEM disciplines and wish to continue their education at the graduate level on a full-time basis; as well as for the working professionals on a part-time basis
What are the opportunities?
Graduates can take up semiconductor Manager/Engineer roles in Process, Process Integration, New Product Introduction, Manufacturing and Operations, Yield, Test, Failure Analysis, Quality and Reliability, Industrial, Supply Chain, Customer Support, Programme Management relating to Semiconductor Industry such as Design Services; Application Drivers; Foundries; Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT); Equipment/ Material Supply Chain; Research Institutes; and Government Agencies.
More about the Graduate Coursework Programme
The multi-disciplinary MSc STO graduate coursework programme is hosted by Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of NUS College of Design and Engineering.
The First In-take will be for August 2024, and the application will begin from 1 February 2024.
To find out more about the course curriculum, visit NUS ECE MSc STO site here.