Singapore Polytechnic

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name =Singapore Polytechnic
native_name =新加坡理工學院


motto = SP CORE
established =1954
type =Public
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staff = About 1500
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principal = Mr Tan Hang Cheong
students = 14,417 (Fulltime, as of 2007)
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city =Dover
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country =Singapore
campus = 38 Hectares
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website = [http://www.sp.edu.sg www.sp.edu.sg]
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Singapore Polytechnic (Abbreviation: SP; Chinese: 新加坡理工學院), the first polytechnic established in Singapore, was founded in 1954. The former campus was originally located at Prince Edward Road. In 1978, it was relocated to its present-day location at Dover right next to Dover MRT Station.

As of 2008, more than 130,000 students have graduated from Singapore Polytechnic.

Mission & Vision

Mission

"Our mission is to educate our students and to train them to excel in work and in life."

Vision

"We aspire to be a world-class institution. Our graduates will be highly competent, innovative and versatile, imbued with sound values and committed to life long learning."

Corporate goals

* Excellence in education and training
* Excellence in management
* Conducive learning environment

Core Values

The core values of the school are represented by the acronym, SP CORE, which stands for:

* Self Discipline
* Personal Integrity
* Care & Concern
* Openness
* Responsibility
* Excellence

Academic Schools and Departments

Singapore Polytechnic has 8 academic schools and 3 academic departments:

School of the Built Environment (BE)

The School of the Built Environment comprises the divisions of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering.

The School provides student-centred learning and broad-based training to train graduates who are creative, innovative and enterprising.

These competent, versatile and skilled graduates are then able to meet the challenges in the industry and professions by assisting architects, event managers, landscape architects, builders, quantity surveyors, property and facilities managers, or civil and structural engineers at the middle management.

The School offers the following six full-time diploma courses:

*Diploma in Architecture (DARCH)
*Diploma in Civil Engineering & Management (DCEM)
*Diploma in Environmental Management and Water Technology (DEWT)
*Diploma in Integrated Events and Project Management (DEPM)
*Diploma in Landscape Architecture (DLA)
*Diploma in Property Development & Facilities Management (DPFM)
**Property & Facilities Management
**Quantity Surveying & Project Management

School of Business (SB)

The School of Business started with a humble beginning with just 280 students and less than 30 lecturers in 1986. The change in name from Department of Business Administration to the School of Business in this new millennium is significant. The new name more accurately reflects what we have become today.

Full Time Diploma

*Diploma in Accountancy (DAC)
**Integrated Accounting & Practice
**IT and E-Commerce
**Business Development
**International Business
*Diploma in Banking & Financial Services (DBF)
**Banking
**Financial Trading
*Diploma in Business Administration (DBA)
**International Business and Trade
**Logistics and Supply Chain Management
**Marketing Management
**Retail Management
*Diploma in Business Information Technology (DBIT)
**E-Business Technology
**E-Business Management
*Diploma in Financial Informatics (DFI)
**Finance Concentration
**Accounting Concentration
*Diploma in Human Resource Management with Psychology (DHRMP)
*Diploma in Tourism & Resort Management (DTRM] )
Part-time Diplomas
*Diploma in Business Administration (EDBA4) — Part-timePart-time Advanced Diploma
*Advanced Diploma in Strategic Marketing (ASMKT) - Part-time Specialist Diploma
*Specialist Diploma in Applied Business Psychology (SDABP)
*Certificate in Business (PCB)

School of Chemical & Life Sciences (CLS)

*Diploma in Biotechnology (DBT)
**Biotechnology
**Bioinformatics
*Diploma in Chemical Engineering (DCHE)
*Diploma in Chemical Process Technology (DCPT)
**Polymer Technology
**Food Technology
**Industrial Chemistry
*Diploma in Food Science & Technology (DFST)
*Diploma in Biomedical Science (DBS)
**Medical Technology
**Cardiac Technology
*Diploma in Optometry (DOPT)

School of Design (SD)

*Diploma in Creative Media Design (DCMD)
*Diploma in Games Design & Development (DGDD)
*Diploma in Interior Design (DID)
*Diploma in Experience Design (Interaction and Product) (DXDIP)

School of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)

* [http://www.sp.edu.sg/SPweb/appmanager/home/default?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=SP_ABT_C_FTD_EEE_AE Diploma in Aerospace Electronics (DASE)]
* [http://www.sp.edu.sg/SPweb/appmanager/home/default?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=SP_ABT_C_FTD_EEE_BE Diploma in Bioelectronics (DBE)]
* [http://www.sp.edu.sg/SPweb/appmanager/home/default?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=SP_ABT_C_FTD_EEE_DCEG Diploma in Clean Energy (DCEG)]
* [http://www.sp.edu.sg/SPweb/appmanager/home/default?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=SP_ABT_C_FTD_EEE_CNT Diploma in Computer Engineering (DCPE)]
* [http://www.sp.edu.sg/SPweb/appmanager/home/default?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=SP_ABT_C_FTD_EEE_EEE Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (DEEE)]
**Aerospace Engineering
**Biomedical Engineering
**Business
**Electrical Engineering (Control)
**Electrical Engineering (Power)
**Electronic Engineering (Communication)
**Electronic Engineering (Computer)
**Microelectronics
**Design
* [http://www.sp.edu.sg/SPweb/appmanager/home/default?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=SP_ABT_C_FTD_EEE_ECCE Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering (DEC)]
**Computer Systems Technology
**Microelectronics
**Telecommunications
* [http://www.sp.edu.sg/SPweb/appmanager/home/default?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=SP_ABT_C_FTD_EEE_ICT Diploma in Information Communication Technology (DICT)]
**Broadband and Security Services
**Web Technology and Services

School of Digital Media & Infocommunication Technology (DMIT)

"Notes: Previous abbreviation ICT"

*Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)
**Bioinformatics
**Information Systems
**Mobile Applications Development
**Game Development
**Hospitality and Tourism
*Diploma in Music & Audio Technology (DMAT)
*Diploma in Digital Media (DDM)
**3D Animation
**Interactive Applications
**Computer Generated Effects
*Diploma in Infocomm Security Management (DISM)

School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (MM)

*Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (DARE)
*Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME)
**Biomedical Engineering
**Energy Systems
**Materials
**Pharmaceuticals
**Informatics
**Teaching Factory (TF)
**Creativity, Innovation and Enterprise (CIE)
*Diploma in Mechatronics (DMA)
**Mechatronics
**Teaching Factory (TF)
*Diploma in Bioengineering (DBEN)
*Specialist Diploma in CNC Application (PSCNC)

Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA)

*Diploma in Marine Engineering (DMR)
*Diploma in Maritime Transportation Management (DMTM)
*Diploma in Nautical Studies (DNS)

Department of Educational & Staff Development

The mission of the Educational & Staff Development Department (ESDD) is to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in Singapore Polytechnic. It provides expertise for the professional development of academic staff and assists academic schools and departments in developing strategies to enhance the quality of teaching and learning.

The department's key functions include encouraging and leading educational innovations and initiatives, providing consultancy in the areas of curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment, applying educational research to enhance teaching and learning, promoting e-learning and notebook PC pedagogy, promoting pedagogically sound applications of educational technology to teaching and learning, and providing services to support audio/video production and e-learning content creation.

* Specialist Diploma in e-Learning Design & Development (SEDD)

School of Communication, Arts and Social Sciences (CASS)

CASS offers an excellent programme that is specially designed to achieve an optimum blend of academic and vocational education and training to prepare our students for fulfilling careers and further education in fields related to communication, arts and social sciences.
* Diploma in Media & Communication (DMC)
* Diploma in Applied Drama and Psychology (DADP)
* Diploma in Creative Writing for Television and New Media
* Specialist Diploma in English Language Teaching
* Certificate in Theatre Performance and Production

Department of Mathematics & Science

*Specialist Diploma in Statistics and Data Mining
*Certificate in Software Programming and Applications (PCSPA)
*Certificate in Engineering Mathematics (PCEM)

Facilities

*SP has 6 Foodcourts, 2 Cafes(1 of them is currently in the preparations) and 1 restaurant.
*SP is one of the few Polytechnics that allocated clubhouses to Clubs Officially under the SAA.
*SP alumina clubhouse just next to the campus, contains a bowling alley, swimming pool, pool room, a gym and a restaurant, which is available for the students to use.
*SP also has a Kindergarten within the campus for Staff's children.

=Sports [ [http://www.sp.edu.sg/SPweb/appmanager/home/default?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=SP_ABT_F_SF Singapore Polytechnic - Sports Facilities ] ] =

A full field stadium
A Swimming Complex
8 Tennis Courts
6 Badminton Courts
2 Gyms
3 Basketball CourtsA Table Tennis Court

Moberly is the oldest block in Sp. Once a British army barracks, the original building has been refurbished into a recreational hub. It contains a pool table, LAN and console gaming, jamming studios, karaoke rooms, study rooms, a cafe and a museum. It is located close to the basketball courts, Teaching Block 10 and Food court 3.

Awards and Certifications

The Polytechnic has been awarded the prestigious Singapore Quality Class as well as the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. It has also been honoured with the Singapore Public Service Award for Organisational Excellence and the People Developer and Family Friendly Awards.

Trivia

*The Oldest building in SP is the Moberly Block which has been converted to become a recreation centre, with pool room, LAN shop, Cafe and many more.
*SP's current campus used to be a British army barrack.
*Singaporean, Bubblegum pop superstar Guo Mei Mei once went to school at the Singapore Polytechnic.
*SP is known as the biggest polytechnic in Singapore according to land size.
*On the 6th and 7th of October 2006, Singapore Polytechnic staged its first ever musical SuPerstar: The Pop Musical

References

External links

* [http://www.sp.edu.sg/ Singapore Polytechnic Homepage]
* [http://www.sp.edu.sg/SPweb/appmanager/home/default?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=SP_ABT_SD_Overview2 List of Singapore Polytechnic Schools]
* [http://www.lib.sp.edu.sg/ Singapore Polytechnic Library (ELISER)]

Official School Blogs

* [http://www.sp-beclub.blogspot.com School of the Built Environment Club's Blog]
* [http://mit-club.com School of Media and Info-Communications Technology Club's Blog]