Diploma in Engineering Informatics

Course Introduction

Close to all homes and offices in Singapore are connected via the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network today. This has opened doors to advancements such as Smart TV, telemedicine and interactive e-learning. This exciting IT arena possesses huge market potential.

NYP’s Diploma in Engineering Informatics is a multi-disciplinary course that offers students the chance to gain extensive expertise and relevant industry domain knowledge in nextgeneration network and IT system technologies. Students will acquire specialist networking and software skills needed to implement state-of-the-art IT infrastructures and valueadded solutions that increase business competitiveness. With a Diploma in Engineering Informatics, graduates will be ready to implement data centres and next-generation high speed networks powered by Green Computing technologies, and develop cutting-edge mobile and web applications using technologies such as Android, HTML5 and Flash.

Students will acquire a strong foundation and core capability in IT, broadband networking, wireless computing and engineering domain knowledge. Students can pursue their interest from among the following areas:

• Engineering Software and Enterprise Applications

• IT Services and Network Management

• Integrated Logistics and Supply Chain Management

• Green Computing and Data Centre Management

The value-added IT++ learning experience for students is enhanced through:

• a full-time industry project to sharpen their technical knowledge, business acumen and project management skills;

• local or overseas industrial attachment at companies or R&D centres to gain real-life work experience and industry exposure;

• overseas immersion opportunities to broaden their horizons and help them cultivate a global mindset; and

• various professional certifications offered by technology leaders such as IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Cisco Systems, Red Hat, etc.

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Course Aims

The course aims to develop students and equip them with:

• a good understanding of the critical system building blocks supporting IT applications in engineering and business functions;

• core capability in next-generation network and IT technologies such as enterprise network design and management, IT services and management, system integration and system management;

• proficiency in planning, designing, developing, deployment and enhancement of innovative IT solutions to fulfil business needs; and

• essential life skills in creative and critical thinking, team building, self-directed learning, effective communication and enterprising spirit.

Duration: Three academic years on a full-time basis.

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Career Prospects

Graduates are much sought-after and well-recognised in the industry. They can expect to enjoy dynamic and rewarding careers with industry leaders in the following areas of specialisation:

• Network Infrastructure & IT Services

• Systems & Logistics Management

• Enterprise Software Development

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Further Studies 

With the Diploma in Engineering Informatics, graduates will have opportunities to pursue further studies with good advanced standing in relevant degree courses at reputable universities in Singapore, the UK, Australia, US, Canada and New Zealand.

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