MSc in Information Systems (MSIS)

1. MSc in Information Systems (MSIS) Dr. Dion Goh Programme Director Dr. Ng Wee Keong Deputy Programme Director

2. Programme Structure Students may take up to two courses from other Master’s programs to count towards the Elective requirements

3. Course Schedule • Semester 1 * = Day course. Can be taken by part-time students if desired. ** = Open to part-time students only for Semester 1.

4. Tentative Course Schedule • Semester 2 * = Day course. Can be taken by part-time students.

5. Registration Issues • Dates • 31 August to 9 September 2010 • Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis • Foundation and Elective courses • Advisable to take Foundation courses first if possible, but not mandatory • Not fulfilling Foundation requirements will prevent you from graduating • Most courses do not have prerequisites but check with instructors if in doubt

6. Registration Issues • Some classes are full • Not being able to register for some classes happens every semester • As registration is done on a first-come-first-served basis, students who are slower will be left out • Some students over-register for courses and will drop courses in the second week of the add/drop period

7. Registration Issues • What do you do? • Don’t panic! • Don’t hound the course instructor • Take other courses • Constantly monitor the class sizes on GSLink • Attend classes during add/drop even if not registered yet as vacancies may open up • Carefully plan your time-table • Don't over-register for courses

8. Further Information • Web site http://www.wkwsci.ntu.edu.sg/ProspectiveStudents/Graduate/Pages/Graduate.aspx http://www.wkwsci.ntu.edu.sg/CurrentStudents/Graduate/Pages/Graduate.aspx • Email Dion Goh, Programme Director MSc_InfoSys@ntu.edu.sg