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Last Updated: 03 Feb 2026

Common Business & Technology Programme

This is a one-semester programme that allows you to get hands-on experience to three exciting fields: business, IT, and engineering. Discover your strengths and your passion to choose from 8 different diplomas.

Course code: C24
Nanyang Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE, DAE, JPAE, Poly EAE, PFP
2026 JAE ELR2B2-C net aggregate: 5 - 16
Course duration: 3 years
At the end of Year 1, Semester 1, you can choose to major in one of the following courses:

 

For student who chose to major in Common Engineering or ICT Programme at end of Year 1, Semester 1, you will opt for one of the following diploma courses, at the end of Year 1, Semester 2:

Common Engineering Programme

Common ICT Programme

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Course details

Field of study
Engineering
Certification offered

Depends on the diploma course you choose to major in

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 course is under the Engineering & Technology sub-cluster

SubjectGrade
English Language Syllabus A1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics1-3

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
    SubjectGrade
    English Language1-7
    Additional Mathematics or Mathematics1-6

    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, Semester 1

    Core modules

    • Applied Mathematics
    • Applied Business Fundamentals & Communication
    • Programming
    • UX Design in Web Development
    • Applied Data Analytics

    Complementary electives

    • General Studies

    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.