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NUS-ISS collaborates with industry to accelerate digital excellence through multiple and stackable learning pathways

The Inspire Theatre is part of the revitalised NUS-ISS building, specially designed for learning, practise, collaboration and networking. 

Singapore has become a leader in the digital and technology industries, thanks to new technologies that have made things more affordable, efficient and secure, and NUS-ISS has played a key role  in helping the country build its  digital capabilities.

Founded in 1981, NUS-ISS provides Singaporean professionals with digital skills and has become a leader in the country’s push for an IT agenda. Today, it offers a wide range of programmes in key industry areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital leadership, software development, data science, digital agility, digital innovation 
and design, product management, start-up tech and smart health.

“NUS-ISS has been the pioneer in unlocking critical digital talent that the shifting economic landscape has demanded. As the digital economy evolves, we will continue to be the trusted partner for developing digital talent,” says Mr Khoong Chan Meng, Chief Executive Officer of NUS-ISS.


NUS-ISS CEO, Mr Khoong Chan Meng at the Cove of Excellence, a space for students to innovate and collaborate at the revitalised NUS-ISS building specially designed for learning and networking.

This includes NUS-ISS’ partnership with GovTech Singapore on The Digital Academy serving the Singapore government and with NCS Group on the Nucleus Programme nurturing digital leaders in Southeast Asia’s largest ICT group.

Inspiring the next generation of digital leaders

2022 was a transformational year for NUS-ISS, and to celebrate its 40th anniversary, NUS-ISS unveiled a new brand identity and logo.

The refreshed logo consists of the abbreviation “ISS” in a sleek and simple silhouette, with bold and dynamic contours that symbolise the institute’s mission of helping learners and organisations cross each bridge of challenges and climb the next curve of digital excellence.



The logo refresh comes alongside NUS-ISS’ brand transformation as it phases out the use of its former name, Institute of Systems Science at the National University of Singapore. Moving forward, the institute will go by its abbreviated name NUS-ISS.

Leaving no talent behind 

NUS-ISS is dedicated to helping digital professionals in industry grow their careers, whether they are just starting out or are seasoned professionals. To achieve this goal, they offer five graduate programmes for individuals at every stage of their career. At the same time, stackable programmes are available for those seeking to acquire specific skill sets, or act as an alternative pathway to obtaining a graduate degree.

Offering even greater flexibility are the recently launched blended learning programmes where learners participate in a dynamic online platform to collaborate, practise and apply their skills. Plans to internationalise and go global with its programmes are also in the pipeline.

Looking into the future of accelerating digital excellence for Singapore and beyond, Mr Khoong says: “2023 will be yet another pivotal year for our industry and for NUS-ISS. For our industry, this New Year will see a renaissance of sorts in many aspects of collaborative human engagement and user experiences, with digitalisation and digital transformation firmly committed as top priorities by organisations throughout the world.

Watch here for the launch of NUS-ISS new brand and logo.

This article first appeared in The Straits Times print.