- Ngee Ann Polytechnic
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Not to be confused with Ngee Ann City.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
义安理工学院
Established 1963 Type Public Principal Chia Mia Chiang Location Clementi, Singapore Campus 35.4 hectares Website www.np.edu.sg Ngee Ann Polytechnic (Abbreviation: NP; Chinese: 义安理工学院; Malay: Politeknik Ngee Ann), is an institute of higher learning in Singapore, founded in 1963 as Ngee Ann College with 116 students. It was subsequently renamed Ngee Ann Technical College in 1968, before adopting its current name in 1982.
The Polytechnic has an enrolment of about 15,000 full-time students, 3000 part-time students and an alumni community of about 1,200,000.
The campus is spread over 35 hectares at the fringe of the upmarket Bukit Timah residential district.
The Polytechnic offers 49 full-time Diploma courses through seven academic schools.
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
Nurturing enterprising professionals for the economy through education and training.
Vision
Connecting Minds, Unlocking Talents and Creating Value
Values
- Valuing our People
- Upholding Quality & Excellence
- Fostering Innovation & Enterprise
- Serving Our Community & Society
Academic Schools
School of Business and Accountancy (BA)
- Diploma in Accountancy
- Diploma in Banking and Financial Services
- Diploma in Business Information Technology
- Diploma in Business Studies
- Diploma in International Business
- Diploma in International Supply Chain Management (Previously from School of Engineering)
- Diploma in Logistics Management (Previously from School of Engineering)
- Diploma in Tourism and Resort Management
School of Engineering (SOE)
- Diploma in Aerospace Electronics
- Diploma in Aerospace Technology
- Diploma in Audio-visual Technology
- Diploma in Automation & Mechatronic Systems
- Diploma in Biomedical Engineering
- Diploma in Clean Energy Management
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Diploma in Electronic & Computer Engineering
- Diploma in Environmental & Water Technology
- Diploma in Engineering Science (to begin in 2011)
- Diploma in Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management
- Diploma in Marine & Offshore Technology
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Network Systems & Security
- Diploma in Product Design & Innovation
- Diploma in Real Estate Business
- Diploma in Sustainable Urban Design & Engineering
Engineering with business management programme
To give students the flexibility to make their choice only at the end of the first semester in Year 1, Ngee Ann’s School of Engineering offers the Engineering with Business Management programme (EBM). Up to 25% of the curriculum is made up of business modules offered by NP's School of Business and Accountancy.
There are nine courses affiliated with EBM:
- Diploma in Aerospace Electronics
- Diploma in Aerospace Technology
- Diploma in Audio-visual Technology
- Diploma in Biomedical Engineering
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Diploma in Electronic & Computer Engineering
- Diploma in Marine & Offshore Technology
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Mechatronic Engineering
School of Film & Media Studies (FMS)
- Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations
- Diploma in Digital Visual Effects
- Diploma in Film, Sound and Video
- Diploma in Mass Communication
School of Health Sciences (HS)
- Diploma in Health Sciences (Nursing)
- Diploma in Optometry
School of Humanities & Social Sciences (HMS)
- Diploma in Arts Business Management
- Diploma in Chinese Media and Communication
- Diploma in Child Psychology and Early Education
- Diploma in Business and Social Enterprise
- Diploma in Chinese Studies
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Diploma in Psychology Studies
School of Infocomm Technology (ICT)
- Diploma in Animation & 3D Arts (to begin in 2011)
- Diploma in Financial Informatics
- Diploma in Multimedia and Animation
- Diploma in Information Technology
School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology (LSCT)
- Diploma in Biomedical Laboratory Technology
- Diploma in Biomedical Science
- Diploma in Chemical and Bio-molecular Engineering
- Diploma in Landscape Design & Horticulture
- Diploma in Molecular Biotechnology
- Diploma in Pharmacy Science
- Diploma in Veterinary Bio-science
School of Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)
The school of Interdisciplinary Studies offers modules taken by full time students that are outside their field of study. It is the counterpart of the cross disciplinary subjects found in other polytechnics in Singapore.
Students from all faculties are required to take up Interdisciplinary Studies modules in each of the five domains: Communications, Life Skills, Entrepreneurship, Media and the Arts, Science and Technology.
The CET Academy (CET)
The CET Academy was launched by the Acting Minister for Manpower Mr. Gan Kim Yong on 21 October 2008. It takes over the operations of the Centre for Professional Development (CPD), established in 1985, and was rebranded to spearhead NP's effort in offering adult education and training, and championing lifelong learning.
The Continuing Education and Training Academy offers courses and training programmes for professional upgrading and retraining. The Centre trains more than 5,000 people annually through 300 courses each year.
Mobile eLearning
The use of notebook computers has become an integral part of the learning experience in Ngee Ann. It gives students the flexibility to work on assignments, surf the Internet for information, access module web-sites, participate in online discussions, and communicate with tutors and classmates through email at convenience, both on and off campus. Blackboard is the web platform used for Mobile eLearning.
The only course that does not require students to have their own notebook computers is Health Sciences (Nursing). However, Nursing students are required to own a PDA.
Students enrolled in Film and Media Studies courses, as well as those enrolled in the Audio-Visual Technology(EE) and Multimedia and Animation(ICT) courses are required to own Apple notebook computers.
Notable alumni
- Sim Wong Hoo - Founder of Creative Technology
- Alan Tam - Hong Kong singer
- Jean Danker - radio presenter with Mediacorp Radio Class 95FM
- Vernetta Lopez - television actress and DJ
- Tzang Merwyn Tong - filmmaker of A Wicked Tale
- Jamie Yeo - ESPN Star Sports presenter
- M Nazrin Khairunan - award-winning director
- Sanif Olek - award-winning director/filmmaker
- M Raihan Halim - award-winning writer
- Justin Ang - Mediacorp DJ
- Derrick Hoh - Pop Artiste under Warner Music
- Cruz Teng - MediaCorp 93.3FM DJ
- Tan Li Yi - Previous MediaCorp 93.3FM DJ/Present Lecturer of Ngee Ann Polytechnic
References
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