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Defence & Security Management
The Diploma in Defence & Security Management (DDSM) is designed to develop well-rounded graduates with strong operational, technical, and management competencies for careers in defence, enforcement, and security sectors.
DDSM offers two major pathways (Engineering and Leadership Development), enabling customised learning aligned with individual interests. The Engineering major will be relevant to technical roles within the uniformed services, while the Leadership Development major will be relevant to operational roles within the uniformed services, particularly leadership roles. Students who successfully sign on with the uniformed services may be able to kick-start their career during their final year of diploma.
To enrol in the Diploma in Defence & Security Management (DDSM), applicants must be a Singapore Citizen (or Singapore Permanent Resident in the process of attaining Singapore Citizenship) and are required to complete a medical declaration as part of the admission process. During the sign-on phase, applicants must successfully undergo medical examinations and fulfil any additional requirements such as selection tests, specified by the respective uniformed agencies. In line with sign on requirements, applicants who are interested in applying for DDSM should ensure that they do not have profound mobility, hearing, and visual impairments, as well as neurodiversity such as autism spectrum disorder. They should not have any chronic health conditions such as asthma, epilepsy, skin disorder, high blood pressure, heart problems and schizophrenia. For more clarifications and information, please check directly with Republic Polytechnic.
Course details
| Field of study | Business and Management |
| Track/Specialisation | This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:
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| Certification offered | Diploma in Defence & Security Management |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This course is under the Design, Engineering and Technology cluster
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
| Any 1 relevant subject: | 1-3 |
| Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA | 1-4 |
Course modules
- Innovation and Practice
- Singapore, the World and I
- Effective Workplace Communication
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
- Designing Your Life (Personal Growth I)
- Designing Your Life (Future-Ready I)
- Designing Your Life (Personal Growth II)
- Designing Your Life (Future-Ready II)
- Designing Your Impact
- Learning and People Development
- Engineering Design
- Data Visualisation and Analysis for Engineering
- Fundamentals of Unmanned Systems
- Operations Planning
Major in Engineering
- Digital Electronics
- Engineering Mathematics
- Programming for Engineering
- Fundamentals of Industrial Internet of Things
- Principles of Mechanics
- Communication Systems
- Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals
- Electronic Design and Development
- Innovation and Design Thinking
- Product Design and Prototyping
- Computer-Aided Design
- Human Factors Engineering
- Mechatronic Systems and Design
Major in Leadership Development
- Design Thinking for Business Innovation
- Intrapreneurship for Service Excellence
- Business Law
- Social Psychology
- Performance, Remuneration and Benefits
- Employment Laws and Labour Relations
- Talent Acquisition and Management
- Sustainability and Corporate Governance
- Industrial-Organisational Psychology
- Organisational Development and Change Management
- HR Analytics and Technology
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Public Relations and Communications Management
Option 1: Work-Learn Programme
- The Work Learn Programme offers structured on-the-job training through a sign-on arrangement. If you enrol in this programme, you will complete the relevant Industry Orientation Programme (IOP) modules through your Work‑Learn Programme placement.
Option 2: Industry Immersion Programme
- For students who are not under a sign-on arrangement, you will undertake a regular internship to fulfil your IOP requirements through the following modules:
- Industry Immersion Programme or Industry Immersion Programme (Special Programme)
- Industry Immersion Programme II
Internship
| Internship duration | 36 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
Upon graduation, you'll unlock exciting career opportunities across Singapore’s defence and security sectors:
- Engineering and technical positions within the uniformed services
- Assistant Designer
- Assistant Engineer
- Operational and leadership positions within the uniformed services
- HR/Operations Executive
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruiter
- Employee/Labour Relations Executive
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.