Introduction 

Sony Vaio, Apple Macintosh, Fujitsu … High-end computers from these famous brands would not exist today without the wizardry of modern-day electronics. From our cars to our offices and household appliances, electronics is pivotal to improving our quality of life.

If you would like to shape the way people live, play and work, this is the course for you. The Diploma in Electronic & Computer Engineering (ECE) programme comprises modules that provide a strong foundation and knowledge in electronic circuit design, telecommunications, computer architecture and computer programming, among others. The curriculum also caters to the diverse interests of students by allowing them to choose either engineering or non-engineering options in the final year.

For engineering options, you may choose from:

• Aerospace Electronics
• Computer & Communication Systems
• Microelectronics

For non-engineering options, you can choose from:

• Business Management
• Marketing & Entrepreneurship

The course curriculum ensures that you have a firm foundation in electronics as well as specialised knowledge in one of the key areas of industry to better prepare you for the future.

The engineering track enhances your technical knowledge to better equip you for further studies or the electronic industry. The non-engineering track offers you the opportunity to progress into the fast growing business and marketing industries.

The Aerospace Electronics (AE) option was designed to align with the Singapore Airworthiness Requirements (SAR) as set out by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore. Graduates from AE option may be exempted from most of the 12 SAR avionics papers and become a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with further training in the aerospace industry.

Career Prospects 

A high demand for engineers exists in the electronic industry according to a 2007 study by the Workforce Development Agency. Computers, mobile phones, game stations, portable music players and other electronic products are advancing at a pace not seen before in the last decade. As electronics is arguably the largest industry in the world, you will have virtually no restrictions on where you wish to work. With strong growth expected in the aerospace electronics, computer and telecommunications sectors, you can launch your careers in these fields. Or hold positions in design and development, operations and sales.

Delve into the communications sector, in satellite, digital, mobile and optical communication. Go into computing and explore the boundaries of computer hardware and software. Any industry involving circuit design and analysis, as well as signal processing, will be open to you with your ECE diploma.

Accreditation for Further Studies 

Gain advanced standing in degree courses in local and overseas universities in Australia, United Kingdom and United States. Some of these include the National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), University of New South Wales and Manchester University.

For example, with an average A to B grade, you will potentially enjoy one year of credit exemption when applying for any Electronics & Computer Engineering degree courses at NUS and NTU. Many of our graduates have received scholarships and progressed to Masters and Doctoral programmes.

 

•	Varied and flexible curriculum sets a strong foundation in electronics, yet allows you to specialise in engineering and non-engineering options
•	Specialisations include Aerospace Electronics, Computer & Communication Systems, Microelectronics, Business Management, and Marketing & Entrepreneurship
•	Aerospace Option is aligned with the Singapore Airworthiness Requirements set by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore

Contact Us

Mr Ho Jen Chan
Electronic & Computer Engineering Division
Blk 7, Level 4
Tel: 6460 6166
Fax: 6467 1730
Email: hjc@np.edu.sg

Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Toll free: 1800-4607333 (admission to full-time courses)
General enquiries: 6466 6555
Fax: 6468 3207
Website: www.np.edu.sg
Email: JoinNP@np.edu.sg