The module aims to teach students the technical writing techniques and to familiarize them with the different business communication styles such as:
• International usage of the English language in technical communication especially in academic writing
• Writing of Thesis papers
• Writing of technical and scientific papers
• Writing of motivation letters
• Giving effective technical presentations

Lecturers: Dr. Carmel Heah / Hours: 40 / Semester: 1 

During the laboratory course the students need to perform 6 experiments:

Inorganic chemistry experiments:
• Complexometric titration of copper
• Iodometric titration of copper
• Identification of anions Organic/ organometallic chemistry experiments
• Synthesis and separation of nitrophenol
• Synthesis and purification of an alkyl-methyl imidazolium salt
• Synthesis of Ag-NHC complex.

Lecturers: Dr. Alson Chng Yong Sheng / Hours: 50 / Semester: 1

The module covers the following topics:
• Introduction to Organometallic Chemistry
• Metal carbonyls complexes
• Metal alkyl complexes
• Metal carbene complexes
• Metal carbine complexes
• Industrial application of alkene, alkyne and aryne complexes

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Fritz Kühn / Hours: 45 / Semester: 1

The module covers the following topics:
• Fundamentals of reaction kinetics
• Reaction profiles (reaction coordinates and enthalpy)
• Micro kinetics of reversible and irreversible reactions
• Reaction networks (parallel, sequential and reversible reactions)
• Rate determining step, stationary conditions and quasi equilibrium approximation
• Transition state theory Introduction to reactor design
• Ideal and real reactors, complex reactor models
• Mass and heat balances
• Performance equations
• Residence time distributions for ideal and real reactors Principles of sorption and catalysis
• Introduction to catalysis
• Macro kinetics – coupling transport, diffusion and adsorption with surface reactions
• Elementary reaction steps on surfaces (heterogeneous catalysis)
• Types of catalysed reactions (Metal, Acid – base, redox catalysis)

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Andreas Jentys / Hours: 45 / Semester: 1

The module covers classification of synthetic macromolecules by properties, structure and reaction type (free radical, ionic and coordinative polymerization as well as polycondensation); ideal and real kinetics of polymer formation; molecular mass determination and molecular mass distributions; process technology of polyreactions and processing of plastics; reactor technology, discontinuous and continuous process control; influence of process parameters on molecular mass distribution.

Lecturers: Dr. Carsten Troll / Asst. Prof: Tan Zhi Kuang / Hours: 45 / Semester: 1

This course provides a foundation for the understanding of the varying chemistries of the elements of the Periodic Table and periodic trends in physical and chemical properties, with emphasis on inorganic materials. The course includes the descriptive chemistry of many of the most common elements and their inorganic compounds, integrating such topics as symmetry and structure with emphasis of solid-state structures of metals, salts, and extended covalent systems, bonding models, reactions and the synthesis and characterisation of inorganic compounds including basics of crystallography. Further the class covers an introduction to material science. The topics treated include crystal structures, bonding, and physical properties (electrical, magnetic, optic etc) of materials, the role of defects and non-stoichiometry, and basic principles in materials synthesis. A focus is given to the relationship between properties and crystal structure. An overview is given on the material classes from classical to smart materials including alloys and steel, semiconductors, energy storage and energy exchange materials including ion conductors thermeoelectrics and luminescents. Important synthetic methods for materials are presented that include high temperature reactions, chemical transport, chemical vapor deposition, hydrothermal synthesis and related methods. A brief introduction to nanomaterials is given.

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Thomas Fässler / Hours: 45 / Semester: 1

The module covers the following topics:
• Carbon monoxide and synthesis gas chemistry
• Oxidation Catalysis
• Hydrogenation and related reactions
• Reactions of CC-unsaturated compounds
• Structure of solids and solid surfaces (support materials for heterogenous catalysts)
• Fundamentals of sorption and reactions on solid surfaces (physical chemistry of interfaces, principles of surface catalysis)
• Preparation and Characterisation of Solid Catalysts
• Types and examples of solid catalysts and heterogeneous catalysis

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Fritz Kühn / Prof. Dr. Andreas Jentys / Hours: 45 / Semester: 2

The scope of the course module is to enable students to understand the principal processes involved in petroleum processing, in the interface between petroleum refining and a petrochemical plant and in major petrochemical operations. This includes: Basics of crude oil chemistry, Distillation of crude oil, Catalytic conversion and upgrading processes, Thermal conversion and upgrading processes, Production and managing hydrogen, Basic Petrochemical Processes.

Lecturers: Prof Dr. rer. nat. Johannes Lercher / Hours: 45 / Semester: 2

The scope of the course module is to enable students to understand the principals and the applications of unit operations involved in Petroleum and Petrochemical Processes. This is aimed at providing the skills in the following fields:
• Viscous flow, including pipes and fittings
• Total energy balance and application to unit operations
• Flow through packed beds & fluidization
• Mechanical unit operations (sedimentation, centrifugation, filtration, particle technology etc.)
• Dimensional analysis
• Heat transfer and Heat exchangers
• Thermal unit operations (distillation, absorption, adsorption, extraction, crystallization, membrane processes)
• Industrial Chemical Reactors

Lecturers: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kai-Olaf Hinrichsen / Hours: 45 / Semester: 2

Chemistry of inorganic and organic binders will be covered together with details on materials such as:
• Portland, aluminate cement, CaSO4 binders, silicons, epoxy resins, polyurethanes and latex dispersions.
• Functional molecules, polycondensates, polycarboxylates, phosphonates, gluconates, sulfonated copolymers, biopolymers.
• Silicate chemistry
• Geopolymers, inorganic nanoparticles, polycondensates, polycarboxylates, biopolymers, core-shell polymers
• Organic Nano particles

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Johann Plank / Hours: 45 / Semester: 2

The module covers the following topics:

Chemistry and engineering of the materials will be covered together with details on the structure and properties of the materials such as:
• Cement, concrete, steel, etc.
• Physical, chemical and mechanical properties of typical construction materials
• Relationship between properties and structures, multi-scale materials and structures
• Characterization methods for materials at diverse scale
• Application of materials in building engineering

Lecturers: Prof. Lina Zhang / Hours: 45 / Semester: 2

The module covers the following topics:
• Basics of polymer science-chemistry, synthesis, characterisation of Polymer admixtures for cement mortar and concrete
• Various synthesis methods of different types of concrete admixtures, such as superplasticizers, accelerators, VMAs. Polycarboxylates are particularly emphasised
• Analytical techniques such as size exclusion chromatography, zeta potential, MALDI-TOF et al. will be explained
• Analytical techniques and processing methods
• Plastics, Film/Membrane, Fibers, Coatings, Adhesives
• Water proofing materials, Heating insulating polymer foam, Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP), Polymer latexes
• Polymer latexes and re-dispersible powders used in construction applications
• Major properties of polymer dispersions and the characterisation methods
• Polymer physics, interaction between the colloidal polymer and cement and their applications in mortar and concrete.

Lecturers: Dr. Lei Lei / Dr. Cai Wei / Hours: 45 / Semester: 2

The module covers the following topics:
– The Organizational forms of enterprises
– Financing instruments (equity financing, internal and external financing)
– Methods of capital budgeting (cost analysis, net present value analysis, internal rate of return analysis)
– Corporate valuation procedures (discounted cash flow analysis, multiple valuation)
– Methods and requirements of internal and external accounting (national and international accounting standards, origin and allocation of costs)
– Human resource management (forms of organising, history of organisational research, human resource theories, motivational theories).

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Christoph Kaserer/ Prof. Dr. Isabel Welpe/ Hours: 45 / Semester: 1

Manufacturers are confronted with special requirements of their production processes. Cycles, by-products, batches and campaigns are difficult to handle by nowadays ERP software packages (ERP = Enterprise Resource Planning). Concepts of material requirements planning, supply chain management (SCM) combined with basics in cost accounting will be explained. As a highlight a simulation model, based on modern simulation software, will be used by students to simulate production planning and achieve the ‘best’ production plan. The module covers the following topics:

Part A: Overview
Part B: Industries – Chemical, Plastics and PVC
Part C: The World of PVC
Part D: Production Planning – Introduction
Part E: Production Planning Process
Part F: Procurement Process
Part G: SAP & Enterprise Resource Planning
Part H: Simulation Theory and Simulation Models

Lecturers: Dr. Hanns Zeltinger/ Hours: 45 / Semester: 2

The module covers the following topics:

1.         Innovation vs. invention
2.         Creating value through innovation
3.         Four forces of innovation
4.         Value to the customer and Hi-Tech Marketing
5.         Business system innovation and Service innovations
6.         Technological discontinuities, S-Curves and Scenario techniques
7.         Managing uncertainty and agility of enterprises
8.         Innovation, productivity and restructuring
9.         Venture capital, Start-ups and financing of innovation
10.       Innovation-driven economic cycles and Innovation impact on growth and jobs

The lecture presents the dynamics of technological development through innovation and the related management issues, the difference between creating a new product (invention) and improving an existing product/idea (innovation), Start-ups and financing of innovation, Innovation-driven economic cycles and Innovation impact on growth and jobs. This course is useful for students who plan to take up careers in manufacturing and service companies or in R&D organisations that make significant use of research and technology to build their portfolio.

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Edward Krubasik/ Hours: 45 / Semester: 1

The module covers the following topics:

– Principles of marketing
– Marketing strategy and environment
– Creating customer value, satisfaction, and loyalty
– Information management and market research
– Analysing consumer and business markets
– Competition and differentiation from competitors
– Segmenting, targeting, and positioning
– Creating and managing products and services, brand management
– Pricing
– Marketing communications, marketing channels, and service P’s.

Students will work out, in teams, business cases, make their own business decisions and develop marketing concepts based on provided information of a real case study.

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Christian Braun/ Hours: 45 / Semester: 2

The module will provide insights into the core elements of Industry 4.0 such as: introduction to Cyber-Physical System, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies, information collection with intelligent sensors, industrial networking to connect the machines and processes together, Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for order management, production control and value adding to the complete supply chain management.

Lecturers: TBA / Hours: 45 / Semester: TBA

This module will give a brief introduction to intellectual property rights and focus on insights into general principles of patent law and international conventions governing the patent law. Current developments and criticism of the current patent law system will also be addressed. In addition, practical (legal) aspects of the commercialisation of patents will be dealt with.

Lecturers: Dr. Marian Majer/Attorney Bayani Loste/ Hours: 45 / Semester: 2

Introduction to Industry 4.0; Core elements of Industry 4.0; Fundamental workshop on AR/VR and digital twin; Fundamental workshop on additive manufacturing; Fundamental workshop on collaborative robot; Site visit and workshop on indoor vertical farming with disruptive technologies; Case study on Aquaculture 4.0; Site visit to Competence Centre for Digitalisation, Technology and Innovation (CDTI) and Advance Manufacturing Transformation Centre (AMTC).

Lecturers: TBC/ Hours: TBC / Semester: TBC

Introduction to Cyber Physical System; Elements of Cyber Physical System and its importance for a smart production system; Communication networks and the physical systems within a single entity; Overview of technologies enabling connectivity, open communication protocols, and cooperation between systems in a highly digitalised manufacturing environment; Essentials of a digital representation of a networked Cyber Physical System; Cyber Physical System for advanced digital manufacturing; and Case studies and discussions.

Lecturers: TBC/ Hours: TBC / Semester: TBC

Introduction to additive manufacturing and fundamentals of AM processes; Status quo of industry and first steps to AM production; Health and safety in AM; Quality and production management in AM; Risk assessment and management in AM; Industry standards in AM.

Lecturers: TBC/ Hours: TBC / Semester: TBC

Fundamentals of AR/VR technology; Benefit of AR/VR application in production environment to increase work efficiency; Hands-on exercises to access information about production operation; Considerations for AR/VR development; Virtual design and commissioning of a factory layout; Design and verification of a manufacturing process in a 3D environment; Human modelling and ergonomics.

Lecturers: TBC/ Hours: TBC / Semester: TBC

Project Management Principles, Project Performance Domains, Project Initiation, Project Planning, Project Execution, Project Monitoring, Project Closing, Agile Project Management.

Lecturers: TBC/ Hours: TBC / Semester: TBC

• Matriculation fees at TUM and NUS, teaching and examination fees
• Lab materials and expenses
• Expenses for intercultural program, may include tickets for events and industry excursions
• Soft copy files of all teaching materials
• Usage of all university facilities at TUM and NUS or relevant universities (e.g. library fees)
• IT Usage: Computer labs and internet access
• Excursion and off-campus expenses for mandatory events

• Student Medical Insurance Fee (payable to NUS appointed insurance agent)
• Student Visa Processing and Issuance Fee (payable to ICA)

Note: Fees are subject to revision. All prices would be inclusive of the prevailing GST rates.