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What's on offer at the polys
Sun, Nov 22, 2009
The Straits Times

SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC

  • Diploma in perfumery and cosmetic science: Formulation, development and commercialisation of new beauty products
  • Diploma in materials science: Developing new materials and applications in the biomedical and renewable resources field
  • Diploma in visual effects and motion graphics: Integrating live-action footage with computer-generated imagery
  • Diploma in digital animation: Moving from story boards and traditional drawing to digital animation
  • Diploma in international business: Cross-cultural transactions, marketing, finances and business communication. Students will have to learn a foreign language

REPUBLIC POLYTECHNIC

  • Diploma in renewable energy engineering: Designing renewable energy systems to enhance energy saving and utilisation, and designing green buildings
  • Diploma in health management and promotion: Exercise science, nutrition science and psychology, focusing on youth obesity, workplace health and active ageing
  • Diploma in wellness, lifestyle and spa management: Wellness therapies, designing programmes for healthy living, and spa and resort operations
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NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC

  • Diploma in arts business management: Managing artists, marketing creative arts, handling finances for arts organisations
  • Diploma in veterinary bioscience: Handling and managing laboratory animals for scientific purposes
  • Diploma in sustainable urban design and engineering: Town planning, conservation, design and construction of environmentally sustainable buildings

NANYANG POLYTECHNIC

  • Diploma in electrical engineering: Core training in electrical, networking and power systems, with electives in business management and clean energy
  • Diploma in social sciences (social work): Sociology, psychology, crisis management, and skills to work with disadvantaged people with different needs

TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC

  • Diploma in early childhood studies: Designing and delivering child-centred lessons in various subject areas, with a focus on child psychology
  • Revamped diploma in green building and sustainability: Green building practices and technologies, such as efficient energy and water use and minimising negative impact on human health and the environment

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
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