Part-time Postgraduate Degree Programmes at Autonomous Universities

Assoc Prof Tan Kheng Boon Eugene asked the Minister for Education whether there are measures and guidelines to ensure that part-time postgraduate degree programmes at our Autonomous Universities do not pass off as full-time postgraduate degree programmes.

Mr Heng Swee Keat: Our Autonomous Universities offer a range of postgraduate degree programmes that are relevant to industry and cater to the learning needs of students.

Some programmes offer part-time modes of study, especially for mid-career professionals, who need more scheduling flexibility when pursuing their postgraduate studies. Our Universities establish academic boards and committees comprising experienced academics and industry leaders to assess postgraduate degree programmes.