DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING (S53, DCPE)

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Creating Intelligent Systems for Modern Cities

Enter the thrilling world of computers, where intelligent systems shape our future. As we propel towards a future where autonomous vehicles, drones, and intelligent city management systems play a vital role, it's crucial to stay ahead in areas like Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT), data analytics, 5G, networking, and cybersecurity. At the Diploma in Computer Engineering (DCPE), you’ll harness these cutting-edge capabilities, empowering you to shape the future and create innovative solutions for a "Smart Nation" like Singapore.

If you're ready to embark on an adventure where technology meets innovation, the Diploma in Computer Engineering at SP is your gateway. Join us and gain the skills to thrive in the digital era!

5G & Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT)

Uncover the secrets of computer and electronic hardware design, software programming, networking, cyber security, and cloud computing. Delve into the exciting world of AIoT, where you'll work on projects that address real-world challenges, such as autonomous vehicles, vertical farming, and recycling solutions. Plus, with EEE exploring the integration of 5G connectivity into AIoT applications, you'll have a chance to be part of groundbreaking research.

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Most comprehensive diploma-level computing course in Singapore

In a rapidly changing world, DCPE offers a comprehensive and flexible curriculum so that you can keep your career and study options wide open. Whether you're keen on Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Security, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Data Science/AI, or beyond, DCPE sets you up to seize the opportunities that lie ahead.

Course Highlights

The most comprehensive curriculum of its kind, covering Embedded Systems, Software, 5G Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Networking and Cyber Security.

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Our curriculum is aligned with industrial certifications such as CCNA, Cisco-certified CyberOps Associate, CompTIA Security+, AWS-certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS-certified Solutions Architect Associate, and Huawei HCIA-AI to enhance your career prospects.
Our students have won prestigious scholarships and awards from CSIT, Singtel, A*STAR, DSTA, DSO, and Singapore Polytechnic.

What You Can Expect

Pick from a wide variety of specialisation options in Computer Applications, Cyber Security, Smart City Technologies, and Cloud Systems.
Pursue your passion through electives that can lead to a certificate or minor.

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Gain exposure through a 6-week Overseas Immersion Programme to Japan.
Immerse in a 22-week internship with opportunities at reputable companies.
Take up an opportunity for a 12-month internship attachment to GovTech for exposure to Smart Nation projects.
Join the premier Engineering Academy programme and participate in local and overseas competitions.
Develop holistically through our CDIO (Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate) framework, used in top universities in the United States, Europe, and Australia.
Experience realistic learning using on-campus facilities such as Smart Connected Solutions Lab.
Join the SP-NUS Accelerated Pathway Programme (SP-NUS APP) or SP-SUTD Accelerated Pathway Programme (SP-SUTD APP) to get a head start in university life.

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Choose from many further study options at either local or overseas universities.
Gain direct entry into the second year of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering course at NTU or one year's worth of exemptions at NUS.
Look forward to diverse career opportunities in various industries.
Gain invaluable experience of applying AI and IoT knowledge together to tackle engineering problems. Examples: Autonomous Electric Vehicle (AEV); Vertical Farming; and RoboCup@Work.

Students preparing the Autonomous Electric Vehicle (AEV) for road testing.

The healthy, fast growing vegetable of the “Vertical Farming” project.

The RoboCup@Work robot demonstrating its “Recognise & Pick” action in the Rotating Table Test (RTT).

With the advent of smart cities across the globe, SP’s DCPE course has rapidly evolved its content and extra-curricular opportunities to include highly sought-after skills in computing, such as IMABC: IoT, Machine Learning, AI, Block Chain and Cloud Computing. Armed with these fundamental know-how, I was able to perform at my engineering internships at Grab and the Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies. With our training, I have great faith that my DCPE cohort will do great things for our nation and beyond

James Lim En Hui
DCPE Gold Medallist,
Lee Kuan Yew Award recipient,
Smart Nation Scholarship 2020 recipient,
Class of 2020

Through the DCPE course I was able to explore many technologies such as machine learning and computer vision be equipped with useful computer networking an security skill, and have the opportunities to go for renowned industrial certification I also had the chance to work on many industry projects to build new solutions reinventing the way we interact with technology This allowed me to solve real-world problem be made for future challenges

Chan Chung Loong
DCPE Gold Medallist,
SingTel Engineering Cadet Scholar
Class of 2018

Singapore Polytechnics DCPE was my top choice as I knew that it will equip me with the relevant computer networking and cyber security skills and industrial certifications also had the opportunity to apply my skills and knowledge during my internship at the Center for Strategic Infocomm Technologies where I developed a unique solution to identify potential data leakage. This has given me the confidence to help support Singapore's growing need for computer scientists and engineers

Ong Jun Hock, Ryan
Lee Kuan Yew Award recipient and
DCPE Gold Medallist
Class of 2019