Five polytechnics roll out new offerings

09 Jan 2025

Under the Go Flex initiative, NP has a slew of new programmes to provide its students with more flexibility to customise their learning. One such programme is the double major option, which allows selected students from five diploma courses in the School of Engineering and School of InfoComm Technology to pursue a second major in business. Final-year students can also participate in a one-year industry immersion programme. It has also updated its mass communication course curriculum to feature generative AI technologies and tools. Students graduating from TP in 2026 will receive a skills transcript that gives an overview of their competencies in academic studies, co-curricular activities, internships and overseas attachments. Aligned with SkillsFuture Singapore’s skills taxonomy, the transcript showcases key competencies sought by employers, enabling better job fit, said TP. From 2025, new RP students will be guided by their lecturers using a design thinking approach developed by Stanford University in the US to explore and plan their personal and career goals. RP will also introduce 19 minor programmes for students to deepen or broaden their knowledge in specialised or interdisciplinary fields. RP is also launching two new diplomas. The first in AI and data analytics will focus on machine learning, big data and ethical AI practices. The second one, a diploma in design for digital experiences, will focus on interactive design, immersive technologies, and user experience. Students who pass the O-level computing examination can apply for credit exemptions when they enrol in the NYP School of Information Technology. NYP will also launch two new diplomas in 2025. The diploma in aerospace engineering will cover both the mechanical and avionics specialisations in aerospace engineering. SP’s School of Business will launch the Business Essentials Through Action (BETA) programme for all first-year business students. Teams of students who develop feasible business plans will receive $1,000 in seed funding. With a key emphasis on social impact, the programme offers a mix of industry mentorship and hands-on experience via venture creation. SP said the specialisation equips students with industry-relevant skills to work on power systems, clean energy and low-carbon alternatives. Similar news reported in The Straits Times, The Straits Times and Channel U.

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