See also Common Engineering Programme.
Job Prospects
The future looks bright when you graduate from this course as you will be highly sought after in the Aerospace, Biomedical, Communications, Computer, Power, Control and Microelectronics Engineering sectors. Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE), a major sector in Singapore’s economy, accounted for an output of $63.9 billion or 30.6% of total manufacturing value in 2009. You can be sure of a diverse range of exciting career opportunities as you can work as an Electronic Engineer, Communications Engineer, Computer Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Control Engineer, Test Engineer, Design Engineer or Sales & Marketing Engineer.
Further Studies
When you graduate, you are eligible for admission to NTU, NUS and SUTD. At NTU, you gain direct entry into the 2nd year of the Electrical & Electronic Engineering degree program, while in NUS, you will be given 1 year’s worth of module exemptions, allowing you to complete the degree program in 3 years. All SUTD programs take 3-1/2 years.
You can also enrol in a 2-year Technical University of Munich (TUM) BSc in Electrical Engineering and IT program conducted in Singapore. TUM, one of the most prestigious universities in Europe has its program heavily subsidised by the Singapore government, making its fees comparable to that of local universities. Most universities in UK and Australia welcome qualified DEEE graduates directly into the 2nd year of a 3-year degree program, or into the 3rd year of a 4-year degree program. Many of our graduates have secured places in reputable universities in Canada, New Zealand and the US.
Overseas Attachments & Field Trips
In your 2nd year, you can opt to fly overseas for a subsidized 6-week Industrial Training Program to countries such as China and Germany. You will also have an opportunity to be involved in Community Service Projects overseas.
Course Information
The DEEE course is taught using Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) framework which is used in several top universities in the United States, Europe and Australia. You will gain thinking, process and life skills and will have ample opportunities to design and build projects, grasping a better understanding of key concepts taught.
We aim to produce competent technologists who will be able to work effectively in a wide range of electrical and electronic engineering industries. sYou will be equipped with Design Thinking and Business Development skills and be able to conceive new products and services, and to start new businesses to offer them.
The key advantage of the course is flexibility. It provides sufficient breadth of electrical and electronics engineering knowledge and yet allows flexibility in choosing preferred specialisations. There are several 2nd and 3rd year options for you to choose from and to customise your curriculum according to your interests and ability. You can also take up additional advanced modules, giving you that added edge when you enter university. If you are able to cope, you will be invited to join the diploma-plus program so that you can graduate with an additional diploma-plus certificate.
If Design and working on Multidisciplinary Projects are your passion, opt for the Multidisciplinary Project (MDP) track in your second year. You can learn about Design Thinking in depth, and work with students from other schools to come up with innovative and marketable products.
See also other Full-time Diploma courses offered by the School of EEE.
