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- Local and overseas internships with ST Aerospace, ST Electronics, Power Grid Ltd and Germany’s Bochum University of Applied Sciences
- High demand for graduates with career opportunities in electrical, aerospace, media and high-tech manufacturing industries
- A Minor in Business Management offers more exciting career and degree opportunities
About the Diploma
Are you awed by how Changi Airport – with its gazillion lights, changing information displays and massive security system – is powered up? Our Diploma in Electrical Engineering (EE) will show you just how it is done. In fact, this highly flexible diploma, with its five final-year options, is built on a broadbased foundation in electrical, computer and electronic engineering. You will learn how to manage modern power systems as well as sophisticated electronic and computer systems. In your third year, you will put your knowledge to the test with a six-month internship with industry leaders such as ST Aerospace and Power Grid or established universities such as the Bochum University of Applied Sciences in Germany! Alternatively, you can choose to hone your skills by working on a full-time design project. Minor in Business Management
Delivered by Ngee Ann’s School of Business & Accountancy – the most established polytechnic business school – these business modules will equip you with what you need to be an entrepreneur, manager or marketing guru. Paired with your strong foundation in engineering, this optional minor will ensure that you enjoy a far wider range of exciting career and degree opportunities!
Career Prospects
Upon graduation, you’ll enjoy excellent employment prospects as well as high starting salaries as every industry - from the aerospace sector to biomedicine, media and tourism - needs electrical engineers!
You can also join the electricity consultancy and high-tech manufacturing industries, and pursue a career as an Electrical Engineer, Sales & Marketing Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or Facilities Executive. Many graduates have also risen to managerial positions or have become entrepreneurs.
You will also be eligible for an Electrical Technician’s Licence upon graduation. This licence will be an asset if you decide to set up your own contracting business.
Further Studies
This diploma is recognised by leading universities both locally and abroad. You may be granted credit exemptions or direct entry into the second or third year of related engineering courses at:
• National University of Singapore
• Nanyang Technological University
• Singapore Institute of Technology
• Singapore University of Technology and Design
• University of Manchester (UK)
• University of Southampton (UK)
• University of Sheffield (UK)
• University of New South Wales (Australia)
• Queensland University of Technology (Australia)
You can also apply for non-engineering degree courses. The Minor in Business Management will give you a head-start when applying for such courses.
Here are more details on the degree options and advanced standing at the universities - locally and overseas.
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