PROSPECTUS 2018 Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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PROSPECTUS 2018 Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
PROSPECTUS 2018
PROSPECTUS 2018 Ngee Ann Polytechnic
OUR VISION
Passion for learning.
Values for life.
Graduates who are ready for a
global workplace.

OUR MISSION
To nurture lifelong learners who
are imbued with 21st Century
competencies and valued at
the workplace and by society.

OUR VALUES
Upholding integrity.
Striving for excellence.
Embracing innovation.
Serving the community.
WHO WE ARE                                    inauguration, NP has set its sights on           }   School of Business & Accountancy
Building upon our Heritage                    nurturing lifelong learners and preparing        }   School of Design & Environment
Ngee Ann College opened its doors with        them for the future workplace.                   }   School of Engineering
just 116 students in 1963 and offered                                                          }   School of Film & Media Studies
courses in language, commerce and             As an advocate of lifelong learning, NP offers   }   School of Health Sciences
technology. The College started offering      a wide range of part-time programmes and         }   School of Humanities & Social Sciences
engineering and commerce courses in           short courses through its CET Academy for        }   School of InfoComm Technology
1968, and changed its name to Ngee Ann        adult learners to upgrade their skills and       }   School of Life Sciences & Chemical
Technical College to reflect its focus on     knowledge.                                           Technology
technical education. 14 years later, in
1968, the College was renamed Ngee Ann        For the Academic Year commencing in April        Our goal is to develop students who are
Polytechnic (NP) as courses were revised to   2018, the Polytechnic offers post-secondary      confident, self-directed, innovative and
promote practical and hands-on training.      students a choice of 48 full-time courses        adaptable – equipped for success in the
Five decades on from the Polytechnic’s        through its eight academic schools:              future economy.
HOW WE DO IT                                     persepectives beyond their field of study.       } Our signature Global Entrepreneurial
Robust & Industry-relevant Curriculum            NP also provides students with curated             Internship Programme that enables
Underpinning NP’s learning model is a            overseas learning opportunities to deepen          enterprising students to experience
robust curriculum that is anchored in            their skillset and broaden their horizons.         the realities of startup life at leading
strong fundamentals and focuses on               Values-driven education                            innovation hubs such as Silicon Valley,
applied learning. The Polytechnic reviews                                                           Jakarta and Shanghai.
its curricula regularly and works closely        Beyond equipping our students with               } The Sandbox, the Polytechnic’s innovation
with industry partners to keep learning          knowledge and competencies, the                    incubator, is a one-stop centre offering
current and relevant. Through its Signature      Polytechnic also places an emphasis on             support to budding innovators since
Pedagogies in their Professions, students        values and character development. At Ngee          2015. Students can use The Sandbox’s
learn through teaching practices that            Ann, our students are encouraged to live out       multiple resources for generating ideas,
mirror that of the professions they are          our core values of respect, responsibility,        brainstorming sessions, interacting with
being trained for. NP also offers industry       resilience, integrity, compassion and              like-minded innovators, or innovative
mentorship and multiple internships to guide     gratitude, or in short, R3ICG. This is             product development. Staff mentors are
students in transitioning successfully into      accomplished through multiple touchpoints          also available to help students develop
the workplace.                                   that shape their character and inspire them        their concepts, source for industry partners
                                                 to contribute to society.                          and commercialise their innovations.
Future-ready Campus                                                                                 The Sandbox also provides support to
As Singapore undergoes digital                   To instil a sense of purposeful learning and       studentpreneurs through a Kickstart Fund
transformation to become a smart nation,         active citizenry in students, NP has adopted       offering up to $5,000 in financing.
NP also moves in tandem to build a future-       service-learning pedagogy and integrated
ready campus where a community of                it into its core curriculum. Every NP student    Self-directed & Lifelong Learning
students, alumni and staff who are digitally-    experiences service-learning by applying the     Learning never ends. In a world where change
enabled, innovative and progressive are well-    skills and knowledge from their course to        is constant, keeping pace with new trends
poised for the future economy.                   create solutions that benefit the community.     and the latest skills will give you an edge.

Multiple Peaks for Success                       Innovation & Enterprise                          Our programmes are designed to enthuse
Looking beyond academic excellence, NP strives   Creativity flourishes here. The Polytechnic      students with a love for learning. Self-
to create an environment where education         seeks to develop and support an                  initiated discovery is incorporated into the
is about developing aptitudes and interests,     entrepreneurship ecosystem through a host        curriculum so that students will take charge
and celebrating successes on all fronts.         of initiatives and programmes:                   of their learning.
Every student has opportunities to discover      } An Entrepreneurship Programme is
and stretch to his or her full potential.           offered as one of our Interdisciplinary       NP’s CET Academy plays a vital role in
                                                    Studies electives gives students the          keeping learners in pace with the ever-
Interdisciplinary & Global Mindset                  opportunity to develop their business         evolving world and the increasingly
NP students get an immersive experience             ideas during curriculum time.                 disruptive economy. From short courses
to learn, and hone an interdisciplinary          } A campus ecosystem that allows start-ups       to formal diplomas and Workforce Skills
and global mindset. The School of                   and innovative companies to experiment        Qualification (WSQ) programmes, CET
Interdisciplinary Studies gives students            ideas and run pilots, prototypes and trials   Academy aims to futureproof careers and
an edge by widening their expertise and             using our campus as a testbed.                ensure continued employability.
Clubs & Societies                             Indian Cultural Society     Netball Club
NP offers our students Co-Curricular          Japanese Cultural Club      Ninja-Do Kitagaryu Club
Activities (CCAs) under five categories:      Korean Cultural Club        Outdoor Adventure Club (ODAC)
Arts & Culture, Community Service, Sports,    Lionhearter Club            Rugby Club
Students Union, and Academic Societies.       Malay Cultural Club         Sailing Club
                                              Muslim Students’ Society    Sepak Takraw Club
Community Service                             Percussion Club             Shitoryu Karate Club
 BP-NP Mentoring Club                         Photography Club            Shooting Club
 Environmental Rangers Club                   Piano Club                  Silat Club
 Food Aid Club                                Radio Control Club          Softball Club
 Hearing-Impaired (HI) Club                   Song Composing Club         Squash Club
 Leo Club                                     Stage Production Club       Swimming Club
 NP BB Primers Club                           Strings Club                Table Tennis Club
 Red Cross Youth Club                         The Navigators              Taekwondo Club
 Rotaract Club                                Toastmasters                Tchoukball Club
                                              Voices Club                 Tennis Club
Arts & Cultural                                                           Touch Rugby Club
 Arts Appreciation Club                      Sports                       Track & Field Club
 Astronomy Club                               Aerobics Club               Ultimate Frisbee Club
 B-Boys Club                                  Aikido Club                 Volleyball Club
 Board Games Club                             Aquatic Diving Club         Water Polo Club
 Buddhist Society                             Archery Club                Wushu Club
 Campus Crusade for Christ                    Badminton Club              Yoga Club
 Catholic Youth Apostolate                    Basketball Club
 CCA Champions Club                           Bowling Club               Students Union
 Chess Club                                   Canoeing Club               Ngee Ann Polytechnic Students’ Union
 Chinese Calligraphy Club                     Climbing Club
 Chinese Dance Club                           Cue Sports Club            Academic Societies
 Chinese Drama Club                           Dragon Boat Club            Business & Accountancy
 Chinese Orchestra Club                       Fencing Club                Design & Environment
 Christian Fellowship                         Floorball Club              Electrical Engineering
 Computer Club                                Football Club               Electronic & Computer Engineering
 Concert Band Club                            Futsal Club                 Engineering with Business Management
 Contemporary Dance Club                      Handball Club               Engineering Science
 Current Affairs Club                         Hockey Club                 Film & Media Studies
 DanceSport Club                              Inline Skating Club         Health Sciences
 Dragon and Lion Dance Club                   Ju-Jitsu Club               Humanities & Social Sciences
 English Drama Club                           Judo Club                   InfoComm Technology
 Entertainers Club                            Lifeguard Club              Life Sciences & Chemical Technology
 Hip Hop Club                                 Muay Thai Club              Mechanical Engineering
Home Away from Home                              Seventy3                                           Optometry Centre
A campus with top notch facilities, great        Block Seventy3 houses a 390-seater                 NP’s Optometry Centre, which has the
eateries and countless spots for study and       performance theatre, music and dance               state-of-the-art equipment, is managed
relaxation.                                      studios as well as club rooms for the various      by Optometry lecturers and students from
                                                 CCA groups. NP’s air-conditioned food court        the School of Health Sciences. Located at
Eateries                                         Munch is located on the first floor.               Block 6, the centre is open to the public,
A selection of convenient eating places is                                                          providing eye examination services as well
available on campus. There are four fully        Block 58                                           as prescription o glasses and contact lenses.
air-conditioned food courts - Makan Place,       This building boasts several areas for
Munch, Food Club and Poolside. Students          students to interact and study. It has 10          Lien Ying Chow Library
can also take their pick from F&B outlets at     classrooms and three lecture theatres that         NP’s contemporary Library plays a central
the Atrium, Block 27, 72 and Poolside. There     can seat 120 to 300 people each.                   role in the campus life of all students. It
is also a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf outlet at                                                          is a haven that brings students and staff
Block 58.                                        Studio27                                           together for work, study and play.
                                                 Studio27 encapsulates NP’s vision of a
Sports Facilities                                lifestyle studio-based learning environment.       OPENING HOURS
To promote a healthy and active lifestyle, NP    Spanning over 460sqm of floor space,               During Term Time
offers a variety of sporting amenities that      the Studio has cutting-edge digital media          Mon - Fri: 8.00am - 9.00pm
include tennis courts, badminton courts,         technologies and facilities for creative           Sat: 8.30am - 5.00pm*
squash courts, a football field and a street     media content creation, gaming, and training       During Vacation
soccer court. There is also an adventure         as well as informal spaces for student             Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 5.30pm
park at Kismis Avenue where students can         collaboration. Here, students can also gain        Sat: 8.30am - 1.00pm
try rock climbing and abseiling or take a        valuable digital media life skills through the     The Library is closed on Sundays and Public
ride on the Flying Fox or Parafan. Students      Studio’s workshops and events in areas such        Holidays.
can use indoor basketball courts, as well as     as deejaying, animation, video production,         * Closed at 1pm on the last Saturday of term
an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a training       and sound editing.
pool, several gymnasiums and complete
stadium facilities at our sports complex.        OurSpace@72
                                                 This sprawling air-conditioned facility at
Block 22                                         Block 72 serves as a student lounge where
Our newest student hangout area is a             students can study and socialise. With its
“green” building with cool spots for studying,   space-age meets retro design influence, this
relaxing and bonding, projects rooms, a          is the one of the hottest spaces on campus
multi-purpose hall, rooftop tennis courts and    to see and be seen.
an open-air deck for dance practices or skit
rehearsals.                                      Convention Centre
                                                 Located at the heart of Ngee Ann’s campus,
Block 51                                         the Convention Centre houses a two-tier
This five-storey building comprises 26           auditorium with a seating capacity of 1,800.
classrooms, eight lecture theatres and a         It is an ideal choice for seminars, exhibitions,
food court – Makan Place. It also features       talks, cultural events, workshops and
seven floors of breezy study areas for           conferences. There are also five lecture
students to have discussions or work on          theatres located at the basement of the
their assignments.                               Convention Centre.
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