Diploma in Applied AI & Analytics

Co-developed with giants like Microsoft and Google Cloud, this course immerses you in real-world applications. Acquire technical skills in AI modelling, Computer Vision, and Natural Language Processing. Earn sought-after certifications from AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft.

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Net Aggregate Range

ELR2B2-C (2026 JAE) 7 to 10 points

ELMAB3 (2026 PFP) 3 to 12 points

diploma

Generate and harness data insights for strategic decision-making.

You will become professionals who are:

Agile. Astute. Analytical.

Generate data insights for strategic decision-making

Build AI solutions with global tech giants

Learn from tech leaders like Alibaba and Snowflake to create smart chatbots and AI tools. Kickstart your global journey in AI innovation!

Go global, expand your horizons

Spend a full semester studying or working on real projects with top university researchers in South Korea, Japan, China, Germany, and more.

Fast-track your future

Earn module exemptions from top universities like SMU, boost your portfolio with additional industry-recognised certs, or start your own business – all before you graduate.

At the end of this diploma, you’ll gain the following course competencies:

AI Innovation for Business
Applied AI & Operations
DataOps for Scalable AI
Ethics, Governance & Sustainability in AI
Full Stack Development

18 Competency Units (CmU)
Within each CmU, the skills and knowledge of different disciplines are integrated and taught holistically. This enables learners to fulfil specific work tasks upon completion.
5 Work-Integration Units (WIU)
WIU is a workplace-contextualised project. It allows students to tackle real-world work problems under the guidance of our educators, so that our students graduate ready for the workplace. Each WIU belongs to a Competency Canvas that helps you develop and demonstrate your abilities to perform work tasks at a higher proficiency.
5 Course Competencies
Each Course Competency consists of a collection of CmUs that develop specific learning outcomes and competencies.
1 Internship Programme (ITP)
In Year 3, all students will have the opportunity to complete a 6-month or 1-year internship with our industry partners, gaining hands-on experience to build confidence in the workplace. The ITP is one of the WIUs.
1 Final Year Project (FYP)
In Year 3, all students will complete an FYP to showcase the skills they gained in the diploma. The FYP is one of the WIUs.
6-11 LifePRO Units ^NEWThese learning units will support your holistic development beyond your domain-specific studies.

Passed O-Level Computing? Save up to 120 curriculum hours with module exemptions. Gain your exclusive opportunity to scholarships and talent development programmes!

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Course Curriculum

This course adopts the new Professional Competency Model.
Every student will gain additional certifications from IT industry leaders throughout their course of study.

Learning Units

AI & Data Analytics Applied Mathematics in Computing Business Innovation & Enterprise Cybersecurity Technologies & Ethics Database Design & Administration Network Technologies Programming Statistical Research Methods UX Design in Web Development Web Development ProjectWIU

WIU
Learning Units

AI Innovation with Deep Learning ProjectWIU AI Innovation with MLOps ProjectWIU Applied Deep Learning Applied Machine Learning Data Processing on Big Data Data Structures & Algorithms Data Wrangling Full Stack Application Development Machine Learning Operations Predictive Analytics & Forecasting Responsible AI for Sustainability

WIU
Learning Units

Final Year ProjectWIU Internship ProgrammeWIU

WIU
As part of your three‑year diploma journey at NYP, you will take LifePRO Units (LPUs)^NEWalongside your course learning units for a well‑rounded experience. Through a mix of prescribed and elective LPUs, you will build life skills beyond your discipline and prepare for work and life after graduation.

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Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

LifePRO Units

As part of your three‑year diploma journey at NYP, you will take LifePRO Units (LPUs)^NEWalongside your course learning units for a well‑rounded experience. Through a mix of prescribed and elective LPUs, you will build life skills beyond your discipline and prepare for work and life after graduation.

See LPU descriptions

OPPORTUNITIES

Nurturing you to be future-ready

University Pathway Programmes

In your final year, you can apply for one of two pathways to Singapore Management University (SMU), Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), or Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Both pathways will strengthen your university application and give you a head start in your degree.

1. University Module

Earn credit exemptions when you complete two (2) university modules in your final year, under UPP-SMU or UPP-SIT. You can take fewer modules at SMU School of Computing and Information Systems, SIT Infocomm Technology (ICT) Cluster and potentially reduce your time to graduation with a Bachelor of Science.

Eligible degree programmes^* include:

SMU Bachelor of Science (Information Systems)
SMU Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
SMU Bachelor of Science (Software Engineering)
SIT Bachelor of Science Applied Artificial Intelligence
SIT Bachelor of Science Applied Computing (with specialisation in Fintech)
SIT Bachelor of Science (Information and Communications Technology majoring in Software Engineering)
SIT Bachelor of Science (Information and Communications Technology majoring in Information Security)
SIT Bachelor of Science (Computing Science)

2. University Assessment

Take assessments conducted by NTU College of Computing and Data Science. Learners who meet required performance criteria may be eligible for exemption from corresponding NTU modules upon matriculation.

Subjects available for exemption include:

SC1003 – Introduction to Computational Thinking & Programming
SC1004 – Linear Algebra for Computing
SC1008 – C & C++ Programming
SC2000 – Probability & Statistics for Computing

^{*Subject to changes by universities}

Internships

Bridge the gap between classroom and career through NYP's Internship Programme. We partner with leading companies like GovTech, Oracle and SAS to place our final-year students in real-world IT environments, so you’ll be guided by experienced mentors as you refine your AI and analytics skill set. This immersive experience lets you gain practical knowledge, grow your network, and boost your resume.

Overseas Programmes

Expand your global horizons by exploring diverse business landscapes, international trends, and networking opportunities through overseas study trips, overseas exchange programmes and overseas internships in companies such as Datahouse Asia (Vietnam), FPT Software Co. Ltd, and Beijing Information Technology College.

Industry Collaborations

Apply your knowledge to develop real-world business solutions in NYP’s multidisciplinary Centre for IT Innovation (CITI), a hub for major collaborations and leading-edge R&D projects with our extensive network of industry partners.

Deploy evolving technologies and build valuable connections in the sector. Bring your creative ideas to life in CITI’s incubation zone. Add to your experience with industry visits, guest lectures and practical training with established companies.

University Foundation Programme

From critical thinking and professional writing to pre-university subjects, build the knowledge and skills you will need to help prepare for your university matriculation.

Diploma-Plus Programmes

Eligible students can broaden their horizons through our Diploma Plus Programme, acquiring specialised skills and advanced knowledge for immediate workplace application or further university studies. This certified programme culminates in a Dip-Plus transcript awarded at graduation.

Completing all prescribed Dip-Plus (DP) programmes may also exempt students from Mathematics modules at the following universities:

National University of Singapore: Students who pass all three NYP Mathematics DP modules (Analytical Geometry, Applied Calculus, and Advanced Calculus), will be exempted from "MA1301 Introductory Mathematics".
Nanyang Technological University: Students with good grades in all three NYP Mathematics DP modules (Analytical Geometry, Applied Calculus, and Advanced Calculus) may be exempted from Mathematics modules offered by various engineering schools at NTU. Exemptions will be reviewed and granted on a case-by-case basis.

Post-graduation options

Pursue a degree

Get advanced standing for courses at local and overseas universities. Our graduates have pursued degrees at:

National University of Singapore
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore Management University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
and more

Kickstart your career

Our graduates are highly sought after in dynamic industries, with rewarding careers in:

AI Application Developer
Machine Learning Engineer
Technopreneur
Data Analyst
Data Engineer
Data Scientist

Advance your diploma

Pursue post-diploma opportunities, including specialist diplomas, industry-recognised certifications, and work-study programmes.

Partners

Who's on board with us

Over the past 40 years, Singapore has been able to raise its education level from one similar to that of many developing countries to match the best in the worldwide stage of education and re-skilling. In this aspect, Google Cloud is glad to partner with Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) in their latest innovative approach to teaching and learning through the Professional Competency Model (PCM). By focusing on an AI-first learning curriculum and training environment to be jointly developed, we believe that both NYP and Google Cloud will be well-placed to recharge the workforce of tomorrow and to allow our talents to find a strong footing in jobs available in Singapore and across the globe. Read more

Gary Lim

Managing Director, Education and Commercial

Our partnership with Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) started in 2011 to nurture and develop talent in data analytics through education and training programmes for the industry. NYP to incorporate SAS tools and techniques into its curriculum and develop courses that would equip students with the skills needed to meet industry demands. We have run co-certifications for PET learners and within the school, there is the SAS academic specialisation in Predictive Analytics in Data Science. This partnership has had a lasting legacy, with NYP continuing to offer training and certification courses to students, professionals, and industry partners. The NYP-SAS Partnership has also become a hub for research and development, collaborating with industry partners to develop and test new analytics tools and techniques. The impact of the SAS-NYP partnership has been significant. It has helped to address the skills gap in data analytics within the Finance, Government and Commercial sectors, providing students with the pathways needed to succeed in these fields. The partnership has also helped promote Singapore's position as an analytics and data-driven innovation hub. Read more

Syed Ismail

Head of Customer Advisory

As employer organisations continue to accelerate their digital transformation, the skills that they require of their workforce have also evolved. In addition to on-the-job reskilling, there is definitely an opportunity for educators to better prepare for new generations of workforce with futureproofed skills. One such example is the NYP-PCM, which Microsoft is excited to support with access to our student and educator learning resources, training and certification. By working with their faculty to integrate these into the Competency Units, we hope that the graduating cohorts will enter the workforce ready to contribute to their employers and economy. Read more

Ng Puay San

Education and Skills Lead, Microsoft Singapore

Jolene Chong

Class of 2024 Class of 2024

I chose the Diploma in Applied AI & Analytics over JC because I was determined to pursue a career in technology, and I’ve never looked back. The course’s unique collaboration with industry partners perfectly aligned with my passion for AI and data analytics in this fast-evolving field.

From the setting up of Ladies-in-Tech, an Interest Group, to developing an innovative AI Journal App in partnership with the Society Against Family Violence to provide support to youths at risk, my experience here has been fulfilling.

Jolene joined NYP via EAE, scoring 7 points for her O levels. She won the SCS Girls in Tech Award 2023 and the Google Innovation Award in her course of study. Read her story here.
Muhammad Nasrullah Bin Nazaruddin

Class of 2024 Class of 2024

Wary of how I would adapt from ITE to the PCM way of learning, I was pleasantly surprised that this approach enabled me to easily gain knowledge and skills. A testament to this is when my project, SignVision, a real-time sign-language AI translator, won the Lee Hsien Loong Smart Nation Award in 2023 and the Singapore Computer Society (SCS) Outstanding IT Youth Achievement Award in 2024. These achievements further fueled my passion for AI and analytics and solidified my dedication to continuing to innovate and excel in this field.

As a proud alumnus of NYP's innovative PCM programme, I am committed to championing the ethos of innovation and excellence, driving positive change in the ever-evolving landscape of technology and business.

Muhammad is a proud winner of the Lee Hsien Loong Smart Nation Award in 2023, and the Singapore Computer Society's Outstanding IT Youth Achievement Award in 2024.
Joseph Chin

Class of 2024 Class of 2024

The competency-based curriculum provided me with the essential skills that are highly sought after in the industry. Through rigourous coursework and practical exercises, I gained proficiency in areas such as AI, big data management & analytics, and cloud computing. The curriculum has well prepared us to pursue industry certifications such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate.

During my internship, I was pleasantly surprised by how well-prepared I was to tackle real-world challenges. The adaptability instilled through PCM allowed me to quickly acclimate to the fast-paced environment and excel in my role. My supervisors and colleagues were impressed with my capabilities, which further reinforced the value of the education I received.

Joseph joined NYP via EAE, scoring 7 points for his O levels.

Testimonials

Real experiences, real results

Get the inside scoop – students’ insights, experiences, and stories! Learn about the heartbeat of student life at NYP in their own words.

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Winning Bronze in IT Software Solutions for Business at WorldSkills Singapore 2025

Liu Yanzhao (row 1, third from right) was recognised for his outstanding performance. A stellar student, Yanzhao has received 18 distinctions for his academic performance and has been constantly on the director's list. Read more ->

Dell InnovateFest 2024

Chong Cheng Hock (center), Teo Jun Song (right) and Sarah Zoe Sung (not in picture) received Second Runner-up Prize from Minister for Health, Mr Ong Ye Kung, for their team effort in BrainBloomAI, a gamified social skills training for persons with intellectual disabilities.

GiT x NCS Ideathon 2024

Pek Joon Yin (year 1) and Ashley Wong (year 2) won First Runner-up at the impactful SustAIn4Change Ideathon, organised by Girls in Tech Singapore in collaboration with NCS Group.

Championing the PSA Code Sprint 2024

Year 1 students Liu Yanzhao, Darren Chor Wei Lun, Harald Goh Zhi Lun and Evans Yong Cheng Yu (from left to right) won Champion for their team effort and innovative proposal.

First Belt & Road and BRICS: Competition of Skills Development & Technology Innovation

While on her overseas attachment at Shanghai Urban Construction Vocational College, Lan Nguyen (year 3 student, third from right) won Second Prize (International category) for two categories: Data Analysis & Visualisation and Business AI Technologies.

Enhancing Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) manufacturing process

Our students collaborated with Venture Corporation engineers, leveraging data analytics and visualisation to turn circuit board manufacturing data into predictive insights.

Domain-adaptive Automatic Medical Speech Transcription and Comprehension

Using an innovative AI-driven system, our students created a speech recognition tool that interprets medical dictations and conversations into free text. This was in collaboration with KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.