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Last Updated: 18 October 2021

Sustainability in Engineering with Business

The Diploma in Sustainability in Engineering with Business is an Integrated Interdisciplinary course that combines engineering and business operations competencies to focus on Sustainability. The course leverages state-of-the-art technologies to equip students with the skills they need to address sustainability challenges.

Course code : C41
Nanyang Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , DAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP
2024 JAE ELR2B2-C aggregate: 8-14
Course duration : 3 years

This course was previously known as Engineering with Business.

Course details

Field of study Engineering
Certification offered

Diploma in Sustainability in Engineering with Business

Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

This a Group 1 PFP course.

Subject Grade
English Language Syllabus A 1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics 1-3

Any one of the following subjects

  • Design and Technology
  • Food and Nutrition/Nutrition and Food Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-3

Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA

1-4
For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
Subject Grade
English Language 1-7
Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) 1-6

Any one of the following subjects

  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing/Computer Studies
  • Design & Technology
  • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Physics
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-6

Course modules

Year 1

Core modules

  • Circuit Building with Troubleshooting
  • Programming
  • Statics with Mechanical Analysis
  • Interpreting Functions
  • Problem Solving with Calculus
  • Electronic Circuit Analysis
  • Product Modelling & Prototyping
  • IoT Prototype Development
  • Data Analysis
  • Engineering Exploration Project

Complementary electives

  • General Studies
Year 2

Core modules

  • Statistical Analysis
  • Sustainable Enterprise Resource Planning
  • Digital Marketing
  • Sustainability Engineering Application
  • Innovative Product Conceptualisation
  • Sustainable Product Ideation Project
  • Machine Learning Application
  • Operations Management
  • Business Accounting
  • Data Modelling & Visualisation
  • Engineering Systems Modelling
  • Sustainable Product Realisation Project

Complementary electives

  • General Studies
Year 3

Core modules

  • Sustainable IoT Application
  • Engineering Product Design
  • Sustainable Business & Economics
  • Sustainable Product Lifecycle Management
  • Sustainable Global Supply Chain Application
  • Manufacturing Process Optimisation & Implementation

Final-year students will also have the opportunity to undertake a full-time project and participate in a local or overseas internship programme for one full semester.

Prescribed electives (choose 1)

  • Sustainable Urban Solutions Project
  • Sustainable Entrepreneurship Project

Internship

Internship duration 12 or 24 weeks
Internship timeframe Year 3

Career prospects

You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

  • Process Engineer
  • Integration Engineer
  • Product Engineer
  • Operations Integration Specialist
  • Business Process Excellence Engineer
  • Logistics Data Specialist
  • Data Analyst
  • Digital Transformation Executive
  • Business Process Improvement Executive
  • Sustainable Process Designer/Engineer
  • Sustainable Supply Chain Specialist
  • Sustainability Analyst

Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.

Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.