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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Electronic & Computer Engineering

Equips students with knowledge and skills in Electronics & Computer foundations (especially in the core areas of circuit & system design, programming, communication technology) and in-demand digital skills such as Internet of Things (IoTs), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing and Data Analytics.

Course code : N44
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , DAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP
2025 JAE ELR2B2-C net aggregate: 8-20
Course duration : 3 years

Applicants with severe vision deficiency, colour vision deficiency, profound hearing deficiency, uncontrolled epilepsy and/or severe physical impairments may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations. Interested applicants with any of these conditions are advised to contact Ngee Ann Polytechnic for more information.

Course details

Field of study Engineering
Track/Specialisation

This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:

  • Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT)
  • Microelectronics
  • Second Major in Business
  • Industry Immersion Pathway
Certification offered

Diploma in Electronic & Computer Engineering

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 Design, Engineering and Technology cluster

Subject Grade
English Language Syllabus A 1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics 1-3

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
Subject Grade
English Language 1-7
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-6

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
  • AC Circuits
  • Analogue Electronics
  • Digital Fundamentals
  • Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
  • Engineering Mathematics 1 and 2
  • Fundamental Electronic & Electrical Skills
  • Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals
  • Programming
  • Career & Engineering Professional Preparation
  • Health & Wellness
  • Innovation Made Possible
  • Communication: Find Your Voice
  • English Language Express (for selected students)
Year 2
  • Applied Analogue Electronics (Not applicable to students taking Second Major in Business)
  • Applied Digital Electronics
  • Communication Systems (Not applicable to students taking Second Major in Business)
  • Data Analytics
  • Internet of Things
  • Microcontroller & Interfacing
  • Network Fundamentals
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Servers & Cloud Fundamentals
  • Engineering & Sustainability
  • World Issues: A Singapore Perspective

Modules for Second Major in Business

  • Economics
  • Finance & Accounting for Business
  • Financial Markets & Instruments
  • Global Business
Year 3

Common modules

  • Capstone Project (not applicable to students taking Second Major in Business)
  • 6-month Internship or 6-month Final-Year Project (not applicable to students taking Industry Immersion Pathway)
  • Project ID: Connecting the Dots

Modules for Industry Immersion Pathway

  • Year-Long Internship I and II / Final Year Project I and II
  • Project ID: Connecting The Dots

Modules for Second Major in Business

  • Business Law
  • Corporate Finance
  • Develop a Business
  • People & Culture
  • Marketing in the Digital Age

Modules for Artificial Intelligence of Things Specialisation

  • AI Applications
  • IoT & Cloud Security
  • Machine Learning with Python

Modules for Microelectronics Specialisation

  • IC Testing, Assembly & Packaging
  • Quality & Reliability
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing

Internship

Internship duration 22 weeks to 52 weeks
Internship timeframe Year 3
Internship period Mar to Aug or Sep to Feb OR Mar to Feb (for Year-Long internship)

Career prospects

You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

  • Assistant Process Engineer
  • Assistant Equipment Engineer
  • Assistant Facility Engineer
  • Assistant Quality Engineer
  • Assistant Product Engineer
  • Assistant Integration Engineer
  • Associate Embedded System Engineer
  • Assistant IoT Solution Engineer

Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

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.