Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025
Cloud Engineering
This is for you if you are interested in powering the cloud behind big names like Netflix. Become engineers who design and build infrastructures behind the next Netflix or Spotify. Create digital solutions sought after by tech giants like Google, IBM and Oracle.
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Course details
| Field of study | Engineering |
| Track/Specialisation |
This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:
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| Certification offered |
Diploma in Cloud Engineering |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This course is under the Engineering and Technology sub-cluster
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
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Any one of the following subjects
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1-3 |
|
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA |
1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-6 |
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Any one of the following subjects
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1-6 |
Course modules
Core modules
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Business Fundamentals & Communication
- Programming
- UX Design in Web Development
- Applied Data Analytics
- Electronic Circuit Building & Analysis
- Problem Solving with Calculus
- IoT Prototype Development
- Product Modelling & Digital Prototyping
- Statics Mechanics Applications
Complementary electives
- General Studies
Core modules
- Intelligent IoT System Implementation
- Network Implementation
- Server Administration
- Low Code Digital Solutioning
- Digital Experience Design (WIU)
- Data & Cyber Ethics
- Business & Sustainability Needs Analysis
Core modules for Cloud Infrastructure & Services specialisation
- Network Design & Operations
- Advanced Server Administration
- Cloud Technologies Implementation
- Cybersecurity Measures
Core modules for Digital Solutioning & Technologies specialisation
- Interactive Application Development
- Database Design
- Business Process Automation
- Service Design & Innovation
Complementary electives
- General Studies
Core modules
- Internship Programmes
- Full-Time Semestral Project
- Innovation for Sustainability
- Project Management & Technopreneurship
- Cloud Computing & AI Integration
Core modules for Cloud Infrastructure & Services specialisation
- Integrated Infrastructure Project (WIU)
- AI Cloud & Green Data Centre Automation
- Agile Solutions Deployment
Core modules for Digital Solutioning & Technologies specialisation
- Digital Solutioning Project (WIU)
- Interdisciplinary Digital Transformation
- Immersive Experience & Green Technologies
Internship
| Internship duration | 12 or 24 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Assoc Infrastructure Engineer
- Infrastructure Engineer
- SysOps Engineer
- Assoc Network Engineer
- Network Engineer
- Assoc Software Engineer
- Software Engineer
- DevOps Engineer
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How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
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