About NUS ACE

The NUS Advanced Computing for Executives (ACE) was established to help business leaders to learn about emerging technology and leverage it for digital transformation and business competitiveness. Our three-pronged raison d’etre is to (1) partner with the industry and government to upskill and re-skill the ICT workforce, (2) collaborate closely with NUS School of Computing (SoC) in launching continuing education and training (CET) programmes for adult learners, and (3) support and empower organisations to embark on digital transformation projects.

ACE’s programmes are designed to harness disruptive technologies in shaping the future of business and and information technology. Courses are conceptualised and continually refreshed by renowned faculty experts and executive education fellows from NUS SoC.

A wide range of cutting-edge cross-disciplinary courses are offered in areas that include artificial intelligence, machine learning, financial technology (FinTech), blockchain, Cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity, data and business analytics.

Programme participants will be mentored by world-leading faculties, researchers and practitioners, and have the invaluable opportunity with business leaders across industries.

ACE is currently located at the new COM3 building of SoC, with state-of-the-art training facilities to better serve our ever-growing CET community. The COM3 at Imagination Ridge connects academia, research and industry—providing a physical bridge between COM1, COM2 and the NUS Kent Ridge campus.

Vision

ACE is the Premier Lifelong Educator for Adult Learners in Computing and Digital Technology.

Mission

To educate leaders, executives and computing professionals in exploiting emerging and disruptive digital technologies, thereby transforming business, organisations and society.

Director’s Message

Welcome to Advanced Computing for Executives (ACE)! I am delighted that you are considering upgrading your skills at ACE at the NUS School of Computing (SOC).

In today’s digital era, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has become one of the fastest growing job sectors, providing thousands of jobs to skilled professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMETs). ACE’s mission is to provide practical, job-oriented technical training and computing education according to the demands of the ICT sector, We provide high-quality continuing education and training (CET) to the workforce, with and emphasis on interactive leaning methodology.

ACE’s courses are designed and continually refreshed by SoC’s renowned faculty experts and Exacutive Education Fellows. We offer a wide range of cutting-edge cross-disciplinary courses in areas such as data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, financial technology (FinTech), blockchain and cybersecurity. Our thought-provoking technology management courses will give you a good grounding in topics such as innovation management, digital transformation, business analysis, IT project management and techno-preneurship. This exceptional combination allows you to enhance your technical or digital skills, as well as gain the necessary business and technology management skills to advance your career.

I invite you to explore our website or contact us directly at soc-ace@nus.edu.sg with any questions you may have. We wish you every success as you prepare for your future and look forward to seeing you in our classes!

Dr Chan Mun Kitt
Senior Director, Advanced Computing for Executives
Head, Executive Education