DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING (S99, DEEE)
FUTURE CAREER AND STUDIES
I can begin my career
Due to the various specialisations in the course, DEEE graduates can propel their engineering career in an array of industries ranging from microelectronics, aerospace, biomedical to energy management and many more. DEEE graduates have also become captains
of industry or successful entrepreneurs. Some career options that are available to DEEE graduates include:
- Assistant Electrical Engineer
- Assistant Electronics Engineer
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
- Assistant Project Engineer
- Assistant Test Engineer
- Assistant Process Engineer
- Assistant Quality Engineer
- Biomedical Equipment Service Engineer
- Assistant Field Service Engineer
- IT Support Engineer
- Assistant Maintenance Engineer
- Material Planner
- Technical Officer (Control & Instrumentation)
- Technical Officer (Power Distribution System)
If you specialise in Power Engineering, you are also eligible to apply for an Electrical Technician Licence issued by the Energy Market Authority upon graduation which will boost your employment options in the electrical & electronic industry.
Most of our engineering fresh graduates will begin their career as an Assistant Engineer, progress to Engineer and then advance to Senior Engineer after they have gained technical experience in the field. Opportunity for growth and advancement to management
position is possible after they have worked as a Senior Engineer for few years by becoming a Manager, taking up greater responsibility and challenges to hone their people management skills.
Click HERE to see the job openings available to EEE graduates.
Dr Adrian Ang Zi Yang
Director, Corporate Development & New Businesses
Chye Thiam Maintenance Pte Ltd
Diploma in Electronic,Computer and Communications Engineering*, Class of 2000
Further Studies:
- RMIT University, Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
- Nanyang Technological University, MS, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
- Newcastle University, PhD, Energy Management and Systems Technology
“My days with the Diploma in Electronic, Computer and Communications Engineering, are one of the best in my life so far. Not only gaining in Engineering knowledge, the Diploma’s holistic
curriculum allows me to grow in terms of mental, emotional, psychological, and social, among others. The 3 years in SP engineering school has indeed transformed me infinitely into a better person and ready for me to horn my skills in the
Engineering world.
"
*renamed Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Mr Khor Poo Siang
Development Department Manager
Titansoft Pte Ltd
Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Class of 2010
Further Studies:
“During my time in Singapore Polytechnic, I’ve been exposed to the necessary skills and knowledge that build the foundation for my further studies. It was also in SP where I explored multiple hobbies through the
diverse campus life that I get to enjoy, balancing studies and fun."
I can further my studies
All SP EEE diploma courses (DASE, DCPE, DEEE, DEB) enjoy Advanced Placement Credits (Microsoft Word - APCs-for-Accredited-Dip_CDE-ENG-CEG_AY23-24.docx (nus.edu.sg))
to the NUS Computer Engineering programme.
Graduates from all SP EEE diploma courses (DASE, DCPE, DEEE, DEB) are eligible to apply to NUS Computer Science Degree Programme as long as they meet the required mathematics pre-requisites. DASE, DCPE and DEB graduates can get additional
module exemptions. NUS Computing - Exemptions for Polytechnic graduates
As a DEEE graduate, you may be offered direct entry/advanced standing at local and overseas universities respectively. See below for some:
Local Universities
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
Singapore Insitute of Technology (SIT)
Overseas Universities
For a full list of degree options and advanced standings at the local or overseas universities, please visit the Advanced Standing Database