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Ngee Ann Polytechnic PROSPECTUS 2019
OUR VISION Passion for learning. Values for life. Graduates who are ready for a global workplace. OUR MISSION To nurture lifelong learners who areimbued 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
technology. The College started offering a wide range of part-time programmes and School of Health Sciences
engineering and commerce courses in short courses through its CET Academy for School of Humanities & Social
1968, and changed its name to Ngee Ann adult learners to upgrade their skills and Sciences
Technical College to reflect its focus on knowledge. School of InfoComm Technology
technical education. 14 years later, in School of Life Sciences & Chemical
1968, the College was renamed Ngee Ann For the Academic Year commencing in April Technology
Polytechnic (NP) as courses were revised to 2019, the Polytechnic offers post-secondary
promote practical and hands-on training. students a choice of 48 full-time courses Our goal is to develop students who are
Five decades on from the Polytechnic’s through its eight academic schools: confident, self-directed, innovative and
adaptable – equipped for success in the
future economy.HOW WE DO IT perspectives beyond their field of study. Our signature Global
Robust & Industry-relevant Curriculum NP also provides students with curated Entrepreneurial Internship
Underpinning NP’s learning model is a overseas learning opportunities to deepen Programme that enables
robust curriculum that is anchored in their skillset and broaden their horizons. enterprising students to experience
strong fundamentals and focuses on Values-driven education the realities of startup life at
applied learning. The Polytechnic reviews leading innovation hubs such as
its curricula regularly and works closely Beyond equipping our students with Silicon Valley, Jakarta and
with industry partners to keep learning knowledge and competencies, the Shanghai.
current and relevant. Through its Signature Polytechnic also places an emphasis on
Pedagogies in their Professions, students values and character development. At Ngee The Sandbox, the Polytechnic’s
learn through teaching practices that Ann, our students are encouraged to live out innovation incubator, is a one-stop
mirror that of the professions they are our core values of respect, responsibility, centre offering support to budding
being trained for. NP also offers industry resilience, integrity, compassion and innovators since 2015. Students can
mentorship and multiple internships to guide gratitude, or in short, R3ICG. This is use The Sandbox’s multiple resources
students in transitioning successfully into accomplished through multiple touchpoints for generating ideas, brainstorming
the workplace. that shape their character and inspire them sessions, interacting with like-minded
to contribute to society. innovators, or innovative product
Future-ready Campus
development. Staff mentors are also
As Singapore undergoes digital To instil a sense of purposeful learning and
available to help students develop
transformation to become a smart nation, active citizenry in students, NP has adopted
their concepts, source for industry
NP also moves in tandem to build a future- service-learning pedagogy and integrated
partners and commercialise their
ready campus where a community of it into its core curriculum. Every NP student
innovations. The Sandbox also
students, alumni and staff who are digitally- experiences service-learning by applying the
provides support to
enabled, innovative and progressive are well- skills and knowledge from their course to
studentpreneurs through a Kickstart
poised for the future economy. create solutions that benefit the community.
Fund offering up to $5,000 in
financing.
Multiple Peaks for Success Innovation & Enterprise
Looking beyond academic excellence, NP strives Creativity flourishes here. The Polytechnic
Self-directed & Lifelong Learning
to create an environment where education seeks to develop and support an
Learning never ends. In a world where change
is about developing aptitudes and interests, entrepreneurship ecosystem through a host
is constant, keeping pace with new trends
and celebrating successes on all fronts. of initiatives and programmes:
and the latest skills will give you an edge.
Every student has opportunities to discover An Entrepreneurship Programme is
and stretch to his or her full potential. offered as one of our Interdisciplinary
Our programmes are designed to enthuse
Studies electives gives students the
opportunity to develop their business students with a love for learning. Self-
Interdisciplinary & Global Mindset
ideas during curriculum time. initiated discovery is incorporated into the
NP students get an immersive experience
A campus ecosystem that allows curriculum so that students will take charge
to learn, and hone an interdisciplinary
start-ups and innovative companies to of their learning.
and global mindset. The School of
experiment ideas and run pilots,
Interdisciplinary Studies gives students
prototypes and trials using our NP’s CET Academy plays a vital role in
an edge by widening their expertise and
campus as a testbed. keeping learners in pace with the ever-
evolving world and the increasingly
disruptive economy. From short courses
to formal diplomas and Workforce Skills
Qualification (WSQ) programmes, CET
Academy aims to futureproof careers and
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 EngineerinHome 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.You can also read
