Life after secondary School (O Level)- Singapore Polytechnic

#1 Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (DARE) JAE Code: S88

Entry Requirements

Full-time application is open to GCE 'O' Level / SPM / UEC holders and ITE graduates.  Applicants must ensure that they do not suffer from either colour appreciation deficiency or hearing deficiency. In the interest of safety, applicants must ensure that they do not have any medical conditions such as epilepsy.  Admission will be at the discretion of the Polytechnic.

G.C.E. 'O' Level / SPM / UEC Qualifications

Applicants must obtain the following GCE 'O' Level grades at not more than two sittings:

SUBJECT	GRADE
i) English Language (as 1st Lang)	1 - 7*
ii) Mathematics (Elementary / Additional)	1 - 6
iii) One of the following subjects: Biology Chemistry Combined Science Design & Technology  Fundamentals of Electronics Physical Science Physics Science (Chemistry, Biology)  Science (Physics, Biology) Science (Physics, Chemistry)	1 - 6

_{* Applicants offering SPM / UEC qualifications must attain a minimum grade A+ to C / 1 to 6 for their Bahasa Inggeris (1119) / English Language.  SPM Grades A+ to C are equivalent to GCE 'O' Level Grades 1 to 6.} 

Higher NITEC Qualification

Higher NITEC holders must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0.

RELEVANT HIGHER NITEC	DURATION (YEAR) GPA >= 3.5	DURATION (YEAR) GPA<3.5
Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineering	2	3
Biotechnology / Biochemical Technology	3	3
Civil & Structural Engineering Design	3	3
Electrical Engineering	3	3
Electro-Mechanical Engineering	2	3
Electronics Engineering / Industrial Electronics Engineering	3	3
Facility Systems Design	3	3
Manufacturing Engineering	2	3
Marine & Offshore Technology / Marine Offshore Engineering	3	3
Mechanical Engineering	2	3
Mechanical Engineering Drawing & Design	2	3
Mechanical & Electrical Drafting & Design / Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Design	2	3
Mechatronics Engineering	2	3
Offshore & Marine Engineering Design	3	3
Process Plant Design	3	3

NITEC Qualification

RELEVANT NITEC WITH AT LEAST GCE 'N' LEVEL QUALIFICATION	MINIMUM GPA
Aerospace Avionics	3.5
Aerospace Machining Technology	3.5
Aerospace Technology	3.5
Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration / Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology / Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanics	3.5
Aircraft Maintenance (Mechanical)	3.5
Automotive Technology (Heavy Vehicles) / Automotive Technology (Construction Equipment) / Automotive Mechanics (Construction Equipment)	3.5
Automotive Technology (Light Vehicles) / Automotive Mechanics (Light Vehicles) / Diesel Engine Mechanics / Motor Vehicle Mechanics	3.5
Civil & Structural Drafting / Building Drafting (Civil & Structural)	3.5
Chemical Process Technology	3.5
Electrical Installation & Servicing / Electrical Fitting & Installation / Electrical Technology (Installation & Servicing) / Electrical Technology	3.5
Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound)	3.5
Electrical Technology (Power & Control) / Electrical Technology (Power & Machines) / Electrical Power & Machines	3.5
Electronics / Electronics Servicing	3.5
Facility Technology (Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration) / Building Services Technology / Building Services Technology (Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration) / Building Services Technology (Mechanical & Electrical Services) / Building Servicing	3.5
Facility Technology (Mechanical & Electrical Services)	3.5
Machine Technology / Machine Building Technology	3.5
Marine Technology / Marine Mechanics	3.5
Mechanical-Electrical Drafting	3.5
Mechanical Technology / Mechanical Servicing / Maintenance Fitting	3.5
Mechatronics / Electro-Mechanical Servicing	3.5
Medical Manufacturing Technology	3.5
Port Equipment Technology	3.5
Precision Engineering (Aerospace)	3.5
Precision Machining / Precision Engineering (Machining)	3.5
Precision Tooling / Tool & Die-Making / Precision Engineering (Injection Mould) / Precision Engineering (Press Tool) / Precision Engineering (Tool & Mould)	3.5
Laser & Tooling Technology / Semiconductor Tooling Technology	3.5

For those under the ITE non-modular system, distinctions in both Practical and Theory are required.  

JAE Cut-Off Points

The cut-off point (COP) indicates the ELR2B2 aggregate score (after deducting CCA bonus points) of the last student posted to the course(s) in the JAE.

List of cut-off points 

International Qualifications

Students with international qualifications should refer to the Entry Criteria for International Students.

Financial Matters

Find out more about course fees and financial assistance schemes.

What You'll Study

First Year

MODULE CODE	MODULE NAME	TOTAL HOURS
EC1403	Electronics	60
EE3115	Electrical Technology	60
LC0541	Teamwork and Communication Skills	60
LC8001	Critical Reasoning and Argumentation	30
LC8002	Critical Reasoning and Persuasion	30
MM1028	Introduction to Engineering	75
MM1108	Mechanics I	60
MM1208	Computer Aided Drafting	60
MM1305	Engineering Materials I	60
MM1401	Thermofluids I	60
MS6140	Basic Mathematics	60
MS6141	Engineering Mathematics I	60

Second Year

MODULE CODE	MODULE NAME	TOTAL HOURS
ET0176	Aircraft Electrical and Instrument Systems	60
LC0514	Communication Skills for Work	30
LC8003	Social Innovation Project	30
LC8004	Independent Study Project and Presentation	30
MM2022	Aircraft Maintenance Practices	90
MM2105	Mechanics II	60
MM2208	Computer-Aided Design (Aeronautical)	60
MM2308	Engineering Materials II	60
MM2420	Aircraft Power Plants I	60
MM2504	Fundamentals of Flight	60
MM2810	Air Legislation & Management	60
MS6240	Engineering Mathematics II(A)	60
MS6241	Engineering Mathematics II(B)	60
MS6508	Computer Programming	60

Third Year

MODULE CODE	MODULE NAME	TOTAL HOURS
ET0164	Avionic Systems	75
MM305Y/Z	Project	90
MM3105	Mechanics III	60
MM3315	Aerospace Materials	60
MM3450	Aircraft Power Plants II	90
MM3521	Aircraft Structures	60
MM3531	Aircraft Systems	90
MM3817	Quality Management (Aeronautical)	60
MM3840	Human Factors	60

Advanced Modules (optional)

MODULE CODE	MODULE NAME	TOTAL HOURS
MM3110	Aircraft Dynamics & Control	60
MM3209	Product Design and Development	60
MM3215	Aerospace Components Manufacturing	60
MM3873	Finite Element Methods	60
MS800M	Higher Mathematics	60
MS801M	Advanced Mathematics 1	60
MS802M	Advanced Mathematics 2	60
MS803M	Advanced Mathematics 3	60

Please note: Course structure is subject to change.

Your Future

Airlines, air transport operators, the aerospace industry sector and the Republic of Singapore Air Force are the main employers of aeronautical engineering graduates.

By virtue of their training, aeronautical engineering technologists can expect to be involved in jobs in the areas of design and development for aircraft modification, prototype and production testing, aircraft maintenance, quality control, material requirements planning and the supervision of workers.

After working for a few years, some graduates may attain supervisory or higher positions. With the continuing expansion of the aerospace industry sector in Singapore, further job opportunities will be available to aeronautical engineering technologists.

As the Diploma in Aeronautical course curriculum and training are fully aligned to Singapore Airworthiness Requirements, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will allow you to sit for its SAR 66 Basic Examinations for the Licensing of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers while still a student. No Polytechnic Course is currently granted exemptions under SAR 66.

#2 Diploma in Engineering with Business Management (DEB) JAE Code: S42

Jointly offered by the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, School of
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering and School of Business.

Engineering? Or Business?

You have a passion for Engineering and would like a foundation in Business. Should you choose an Engineering course or a Business course? Why not have BOTH ? We have the perfect solution for you: the Diploma in Engineering with Business.

The Diploma in Engineering with Business is a multi-disciplinary course that:

• Equips you with the knowledge and skills in engineering principles, enabling technologies and business fundamentals.
• Develops the entrepreneurial mindset in you.
• Includes a one-semester internship or overseas immersion programme.
• Offers an opportunity to take a Diploma-Plus programme which will give you an extra edge in your career or a headstart in your further studies.
• Provides the flexibility to pursue a degree in engineering or business.

Employers are now looking for graduates who are technically competent, and with business knowledge in marketing, sales, project management and business development. In a speech at The Entrepreneur of the Year 2007 award presentation ceremony, Mr Teo Chee Hean, Minister for Defence said, "The popular debate over whether an education in the humanities or in science and technology is more useful, presents a false choice. An educated person should have grounding in both. He should understand technologies that drive human progress and the broader societal context in which those technologies are applied.'

Our courses are flexible:You can take up the Diploma Plus Programme, which will give you an extra edge in your career or a headstart in your further studies. The Diploma Plus Program is in addition to your diploma course.

Course Structure
You will gain knowledge and skills in engineering principles, technologies and business fundamentals with a strong grounding in Maths and communication skills. You will be versatile to pursue rewarding careers in engineering and business sectors. In the final year, you will be able to participate in an internship/overseas immersion programme.

Entry Requirements

Full-time application is open to 'O' Level / SPM / UEC holders and ITE graduates.

G.C.E. 'O' Level / SPM / UEC Qualifications

Applicants must obtain the following GCE 'O' Level grades at not more than two sittings:

SUBJECT	GRADE
i) English Language	1 - 7*
ii) Mathematics (Elementary / Additional)	1 - 6
iii) One of the following subjects: Biology Chemistry Combined Science Design & Technology Fundamentals of Electronics Physical Science Physics Science (Chemistry, Biology) Science (Physics, Biology) Science (Physics, Chemistry)	1 - 6
iv) Any two other subjects	1 - 6

_{* Applicants offering SPM / UEC qualifications must attain a minimum grade A+ to C / 1 to 6 for their Bahasa Inggeris (1119) / English Language.  SPM Grades A+ to C are equivalent to GCE 'O' Level Grades 1 to 6.} 

Higher NITEC Qualification

Higher NITEC holders must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) 2.0.

RELEVANT HIGHER NITEC	DURATION (YEAR) GPA >= 3.5	DURATION (YEAR) GPA<3.5
Electrical Engineering	3	3
Electro-Mechanical Engineering	3	3
Electronics Engineering / Industrial Electronics Engineering	3	3
Information Technology	3	3
Manufacturing Engineering	3	3
Mechanical & Electrical Drafting & Design / Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Design	3	3
Mechanical Engineering	3	3
Mechatronics Engineering	3	3

 

JAE Cut-Off Points

The cut-off point (COP) indicates the ELR2B2 aggregate score (after deducting CCA bonus points) of the last student posted to the course(s) in the JAE.

List of cut-off points

International Qualifications

Students with international qualifications should refer to the Entry Criteria for International Students.

Financial Matters

Find out more about course fees and financial assistance schemes.

What You'll Study First Year MODULE CODE MODULE NAME TOTAL HOURS BA0217 Fundamentals of Economics 60 BA0312 Principles of Marketing 60 ET0083 Structured Programming 60 ET1200 Electrical Engineering Principles 60 ET1201 Electronic Engineering Principles 60 ET1209 Human Factors 60 LC8001 Critical Reasoning and Argumentation 30 LC8002 Critical Reasoning and Persuasion 30 MM1211 Engineering Design and Drafting 60 MM1700 Discovery of Engineering 60 MM1705 Physics for Engineers 60 MM1812 Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering 60 MS4120 Basic Mathematics 60 MS4121 Engineering Mathematics I 60 Second Year MODULE CODE MODULE NAME TOTAL HOURS BA0183 Selling and Sales Management 60 BA0220 Organisational Management 45 BA0313 Essentials of Financial Management 60 BA0314 Marketing Intelligence 60 ET1202 Fundamentals of Computer and Information Systems 60 ET1203 Energy Systems 60 ET1214 Engineering and Design Project 90 LC0312 Report Writing and Presentation Skills 45 LC8003 Social Innovation Project 30 LC8004 Independent Study Project and Presentation 30 MM2026 Mechanical Engineering Systems 60 MM2720 Project Management 60 MS4205 Engineering Mathematics II (A) 60 MS4206 Engineering Mathematics II (B) 60 Third Year MODULE CODE MODULE NAME TOTAL HOURS BA0164 Business to Business Marketing 60 BA0232 Business Planning for New Ventures 45 ET1212 Internship Programme 378 LC0344 Ethics and Professional Preparation 45 Third Year Electives (Choose 3 Electives) MODULE CODE MODULE NAME TOTAL HOURS ET1205 Wireless Technology Applications 60 ET1206 Sensor Technology and Applications 60 ET1207 Robotics Technology 60 MM2809 Industrial Engineering 60 MM3905 Control Systems 60 MS800M Higher Mathematics 60 MS811M Physics for Engineers 60 Advance Mathematics Modules The Advanced Mathematics Modules are aimed at preparing students for further studies in Engineering. Students who perform well academically and have higher aptitudes in mathematics will be given the opportunity to take up the three Advanced Mathematics Modules. The training provided will help students to build a solid foundation in mathematics and develop analytical, logical thinking and problem solving skills. Students who complete the three Advanced Mathematics Modules may receive module exemptions from local universities when they pursue engineering degrees. Please note: Course structure is subject to change.

Your Future

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this diploma will be versatile and able to pursue rewarding careers in engineering and business. These graduates can seek career advancement in the following areas:

• Business planning and development
• Customer/sales support
• Project management
• Product design
• Procurement
• Technical sales and marketing
• Business-to-business marketing
• Customer/Product Training

Our students have completed internship with the following companies:

With the inter-disciplinary curriculum and adequate working experience, you can aspire to become an entrepreneur.

Further Studies

Local Universities
DEB graduates can apply for various courses in the local universities including:

    National University of Singapore (NUS)
    Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
    Singapore Management University (SMU)
    Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
    Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

DEB is accredited for the following degree programs in the NUS:

    1. Electrical Engineering
    2. Computer Engineering
    3. Mechanical Engineering

DEB is listed as a relevant diploma for the following programs in SIT:

    1. BEng (Hons) Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering by Newcastle
        University

You also have the flexibility to further your studies in engineering, business or similar inter-disciplinary programmes.  Credit units will be given according to the course you apply for in the university. For example you will be given 20 credit units out of a maximum of 30 credit units (1 year) for Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in National University of Singapore.

  

Overseas Universities

The following universities offer inter-disciplinary programmes in engineering and business:

• Cornell University (USA)
• Warwick University (UK)
• York University (UK)

You may also receive advanced standing for various engineering and business undergraduate degree programmes by some overseas universities (see table below).

UNIVERSITY	PROGRAMMES	ADVANCED STANDING
University of Queensland Australia	Bachelor of Electrical Engineering	Up to16 credit Units (1 year)
University of Queensland Australia	Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering	Up to 16 Credit Units (1 year)
Queensland University of Technology Australia	Bachelor of Business (BS05)	Up to 8 exemptions
Queensland University of Technology Australia	Double Degree Programme: Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management/Bachelor of Business (IX62)	Up to 8 exemptions
University of New South Wales Australia	Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (3640) Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunications (3643)	Up to One year Advanced Standing
University of New South Wales Australia	Various undergraduate programmes at Australian Business School of UNSW	Up to One year Advanced Standing
University of Adelaide – Singapore	Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship	Complete in one year
University of Birmingham at SIM	Various undergraduate Business Programmes	Direct entry to second year

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