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Last Updated: 18 October 2021

Business Process & Systems Engineering

Infuses business concepts and management principles into a core of engineering fundamentals; this will make you a multi-disciplinary professional with versatile career prospects.

Course code : T43
Temasek Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP , DAE
2024 JAE ELR2B2-C aggregate: 8-16
Course duration : 3 years

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Course details

Field of study Business and Management
Track/Specialisation

This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:

  • Business Processes and Analytics
  • Systems Engineering and Simulation
Certification offered

Diploma in Business Process & Systems Engineering

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

One of the following relevant 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
Additional Mathematics/Mathematics 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

Diploma-related modules

  • Circuit Analysis
  • Digital Fundamentals 1
  • Engineering Mathematics 1
  • Computer Programming for Problem Solving
  • Business Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Processes and Systems
  • Quantitative Methods

General modules

  • Leadership Fundamentals
  • Current Issues and Critical Thinking
  • Sports and Wellness
  • Effective Communication
  • Career Readiness
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Global Studies
Year 2

Diploma-related modules

  • Data Visualisation and Analytics
  • Systems Concepts and Tools
  • Decision Analysis
  • Process Optimisation and Improvement
  • Project Management
  • Engineering Economy
  • Manufacturing Logistics and Simulation
  • Process Management and Innovation
  • Systems Modelling and Simulation

General modules

  • Professional Communication
  • Leadership in Action
  • Sustainability and Climate Action
Year 3

Diploma-related modules

  • Major Project
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Supply Chain Management

Electives

  • Distribution Centre Management
  • IOT Security
  • Service Quality and Management

General modules

  • Student Internship Programme
  • Career Management

Internship

Internship duration 16 weeks
Internship timeframe Year 3

Career prospects

You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

  • Business Analysts
  • Market Researchers and Analysts
  • Customer Sales Executives
  • Product Marketing Executives
  • Productivity and Management System Executives
  • Frontline Operations Managers
  • Client Relations Officers
  • Wholesale and Retail Executives

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.

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.

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

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