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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Big Data & Analytics

Equips you with highly sought-after skills to manage big data and to make sense of data by using analytics. In this way you can help businesses and organisations make smarter decisions.

Course code : T60
Temasek Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP , DAE
2025 JAE ELR2B2-C net aggregate: 8-12
Course duration : 3 years

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Course details

Field of study Information and Digital Technologies
Certification offered

Diploma in Big Data & Analytics
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

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

One of the following relevant 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 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing/Computer Studies
  • Creative 3D Animation
  • Design & Technology
  • Food & Nutrition/Nutrition & Food Science
  • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Exercise & Sports Science
  • Physics
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
 1-6

Course modules

Year 1

Diploma-related modules

  • Logic and Mathematics
  • Data Visualisation and Analytics
  • Computational Thinking
  • User Experience and Interface Design
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals
  • Network and Cloud Technology
  • Database Application Development
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Application Development Project

General modules

  • Career Readiness
  • Leadership Fundamentals
  • Current Issues & Critical Thinking 
  • Sports & Wellness
Year 2

Diploma-related modules

  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Data Science Essentials
  • Data Engineering in the Cloud
  • Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence
  • Data Mining and Business Analytics
  • Data Storytelling
  • Machine Learning for Decision Making
  • Text and Social Media Analytics

General modules

  • Effective Communication
  • Professional Communication
  • Leadership in Action
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Global Studies
  • Sustainability & Climate Action/Guided Learning

* Students must choose to take either one of these subjects or Guided Learning

Year 3

Diploma-related modules

  • Major Project

Electives

  • Recommendation Systems
  • Deep Learning and Object Recognition
  • Distribution Centre Management
  • Industrial IoT Analytics

General modules

  • Career Management
  • Student Internship Programme

Internship

Internship duration 33 weeks
Internship timeframe Year 3

Career prospects

You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

  • Associate Business Analysts
  • Data Engineers
  • Business Intelligence Analysts
  • Data Analysts
  • Data Mining Specialists
  • Database Administrator

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.

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.

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.