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The ModularMasters program allows adult learners to take modular, skills-based courses that earn credits and obtain a MM certificate. The MM in Cybersecurity will be the first MM program launched by SUTD Academy.
SUTD Academy, Singapore University of Technology and
The Adult Education Institution (SUTD) of Design, Provides Professional Skills
education and training for beginning job seekers, mid-career
professionals, executives and senior managers.
Recently, SUTD Academy has
launched the ModularMasters program (MM) in cybersecurity. the
program was developed as part of the SkillsFuture series, supported by SkillsFuture
Singapore which aims to help working adults develop their skills in emerging countries.
areas of expertise required in different sectors.
"SUTD Academy wanted
provide more flexible options and opportunities for workers and
adults to improve or re-calculate themselves. Therefore, we had the idea of the
ModularMasters, which allows participants to stack short modules that they
take either for interest or for re-qualification purposes, and possibly allow
them to get a certificate. Participants can also choose to continue their
is more interested in mastering afterwards, "said the professor
Pey Kin Leong, Deputy Assistant Principal, SUTD Education, SUTD Academy, and Digital
Learning.
"We believe that this will encourage them to continually improve their skills.
or are reshaping themselves to keep pace with the rapidly changing demands of
the workplace and help them stay relevant in current knowledge and
the economy based on technology. "
The MM program allows adult learners to master
skills-based modular courses (SBMC) that carry credits and earn an MM
certificate. The MM in Cybersecurity will be the first MM program launched by
SUTD Academy.
SUTD Academy is also associated with Temasek Polytechnic to develop
Transferable SBMCs that can contribute to the MM certificate in Cybersecurity. This
means that students taking recognized modules from Temasek Polytechnic or others
educational institutions can transfer on a number of credits
SUTD Academy they wish to obtain a MM certificate in Cybersecurity that requires
60 credits.
"TP is happy to partner with SUTD for our modular courses to be
stacked with the SUTD ModularMasters certificate in Cybersecurity. Our students are going
have the opportunity to upgrade to SUTD because of the advantages
that courses can be stackable in all our institutes of higher education. TP
will continue to work with SUTD and other AUs for such recognition and
stackability to their programs, "said the director of Temasek Polytechnic (TP)
Temasek SkillsFuture Academy Mr. John Leong
According to the press release, SUTD Academy is also
build a pathway to enable adult learners who wish to develop their
cybersecurity knowledge to apply to SUTD to pursue the full Master
of Science in Security Through Design (MSSD)
entrance evaluation examination and meet other entrance requirements
The criteria for admission of SUTD for the MSSD.
During admissions, they can use MM in cybersecurity
certificate to compensate for course credits in the MSSD program. This stackable
The modular approach creates flexibility for time-constrained PMETs / working adults
learners so that they can take MM modules according to their most immediate
learning / development or re-qualification and development, and if you are interested,
pursue a complete master's degree thereafter.
The MM program will focus on design and practice. capped
20 to 25 students per instructor, modules and courses will be technical
in nature and some basic scientific / technical knowledge will be expected from
participants
Other new MM programs in the pipeline include one each in
data analysis, AI and design innovations. SkillsFuture Credit can also be used
to compensate for course fees for these programs.
Under the SkillsFuture series of SUTD Academy, the courses
proposed aims to ensure that Singaporeans remain relevant in the future economy. These
short and relevant courses for the industry to equip Singaporeans with
emerging skills in areas such as
Analytics Tech-Enabled
Services Digital Media, Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity,
Urban solutions, entrepreneurship and
Finance.
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