FAQ

Due to the unique training methodology adopted by SUTD Academy and depending on the type of Graduate Certificate the participant is enrolling into, an accurate estimate of the cost to get an Graduate Certificate is challenging.

The candidature period for Graduate Certificate is 1 year; to earn and aggregate the required 36 Subject Credits.

You can take courses that align with your learning goals. Keep records of all relevant materials such as transcripts, certificates, and applications. Once you have earned 72 Subject Credits within two years, you will be eligible to apply for the ModularMaster credentials. For further details, feel free to contact our admissions team at sutd_academy@sutd.edu.sg.

Upon completion of all modules within the specific ModularMaster Programme, you may proceed to submit all your module certificates for our review at sutd_academy@sutd.edu.sg, indicating your wish to apply for your ModularMaster Certificate.

Please ensure that you have met all the requirements for the ModularMaster Certificate Programme, including:

1. Earn the required number of subject credits within a two-year period;
2. Provide any relevant documents if you plan to include third-party certification/qualification for subject credit recognition.

The requirement to complete a ModularMaster Certificate Programme is 72 subject credits.

 

Please note that the ModularMaster credit units are not equivalent to the academic credits of undergraduate or postgraduate degree programmes.

 

*Note: The requirement for learners who started the programme before 1 August 2020 (and completed within the 2-year candidature period) was 60 subject credits.

A Graduate Certificate is a short-term programme where participants can take up to 1 year to earn 36 Subject Credits to fulfil the requirements of the certification. Unlike the ModularMaster Certificate programme, participants take on a prescribed learning pathway, completing the modules in the respective Graduate Certificate learning pathway.

The cost of completing a ModularMaster Certificate Programme at SUTD Academy varies based on the number of modules chosen. Given the programme’s flexibility, precise cost estimates are difficult to provide, as total expenses depend on each participant’s specific module selections.

The candidature period for ModularMaster Certificate Programme is 2 years; to earn and aggregate the required 72 Subject Credits.

No, there’s no need to enroll upfront (except for SCTP). Unlike traditional programmes, ModularMaster Certificate Programmes are flexible and modular. You can select the modules under the specific domain you prefer and combine the necessary Subject Credits to qualify for the MM credential.