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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026

Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Systems and Design)

ESD prepares students for the design, analysis, optimisation and management of large-scale complex systems

Singapore University of Technology and Design
Engineering Systems and Design
Course type: Full-time
Course duration: 4 years (8 terms)
The first three terms at SUTD are common, after which students select their preferred major out of five majors. One of which is Engineering Systems and Design.

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Course details

Minor/Second Major offered
  • Second Major in Design & Artificial Intelligence (DAI)
  • Minor in Design and Artificial Intelligence (DAI)
  • Minor in Healthcare Informatics (HI)
  • Minor in Computer Science (CS)
  • Minor in Digital Humanities (DH)
  • Minor in Design, Technology and Society (DTS) Minor in Sustainability by Design (SD)
  • Minor in Psychology and Business Management
  • Minor in Human-Centred Design
Field of study
Engineering
Track/Specialisation

This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:

  • Business Analytics and Operations Research
  • Financial Services
  • Supply Chain and Logistics Aviation Systems
Choosing a specialisation is optional. Your specialisation will be shown on your transcript so that future employers can recognise this expertise.
Certification offered
Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Systems and Design)
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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the following entry requirements for the course application:

QualificationRequirement
A-Level
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Polytechnic Diploma
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International Baccalaureate Diploma
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NUS High School Diploma
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International and other qualifications
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  • SUTD practises a holistic and comprehensive review of applications, where we consider all academic, "out-of-classroom" activities/interests/achievements and personal attributes to assess if you are able to cope with the rigour of our programme and will fit in well.

Internship

Internship duration16 weeks
Internship timeframeThe undergraduate internship spans a minimum of 16 weeks across 3 periods each year.
  • Spring, Jan - Aug
  • Summer, May- Aug
  • Fall, Sep - Dec

Internship is compulsory.

Overseas exposure programme

Global Exposure and Immersion Opportunities for all students. This includes trips, internships and collaborations with international companies

Career prospects

You Can Explore the Following Career Options Upon Graduation:

  • Aviation Analyst
  • Corporate Planner
  • Data Scientist/engineer
  • Financial Analyst
  • Hospital Planner/data Analyst
  • Project Manager
  • Management/technology Consultant
  • Operations Analyst
  • Supply Chain Analyst
  • Systems Engineer
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

Graduate employment outcomes

Refer to the complete Graduate Employment Survey (GES) report 2024 for more information.

How to register

Direct Admissions with SUTD

You may register here.