Electrical and Electronic Engineering (via the Competency‑based Stackable Micro‑credential Pathway)

Programme Components

1. Engineering Experience Modules (50 credits)
   • A set of foundational modules that teaches learners practical engineering skills. Learners will be engaged in interactive, hands-on learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
2. University-Level Requirements and Engineering Ethics (18 credits)

   • Opportunities to gain transferable skills such as communication and design thinking, as well as concepts and practices of engineering ethics, which are critical to the engineering profession.

3. Micro-credentials (18 credits each)
   • Two (2) Engineering micro-credentials covering data analytics and operational excellence
   • Two (2) Programme micro-credentials covering the necessary fundamental knowledge and skills in the discipline of electrical and electronic engineering.
   • Two (2) Programme Elective micro-credentials providing specific knowledge and skills for targeted industries such as semiconductor technology and electronics manufacturing.
4. Unrestricted Electives (18 credits)
   • Unrestricted Electives allow learners to choose either a micro-credential or a set of modules from any cluster to broaden their learning.
5. Workforce Essentials (30 credits)
   • Career Catalyst – Opportunities to acquire competencies in effective communication, career development, and agile learning. Learners may be allowed to gain credit recognition if they possess and demonstrate the competencies in this competency unit.
   • Relevant Industry Work Experience – Opportunities to demonstrate readiness in the industry at the workplace. Learners with relevant work experience may be allowed to gain credit recognition for this competency unit.
6. Capstone Project (16 credits)
   • Major integrative element of undergraduate learning to demonstrate capability in solving an industry-relevant complex engineering problem.

    

   
   
   Total of 240 credits. Each micro-credential takes one trimester (three-plus months) to complete.

Recommended Learning Pathway

To graduate within four years, learners will need to complete one micro-credential or elective each trimester. Learners with relevant work experience may seek recognition of prior learning during the application process. Learners with a relevant polytechnic diploma may be exempted from the Engineering Experience Modules and enter directly into Year 2 of the programme.

Learners who enter Year 1 will complete 30 credits of Workforce Essentials carried out over four trimesters, while learners who enter Year 2 will complete 20 credits of Workforce Essentials carried out over two trimesters.

In-employment learners can embark on a capstone project upon completing at least five micro-credentials.

The following illustrates a suggested learning pathway to graduate in less than four years:

Learners who desire more flexibility in balancing work and studies have up to six years to complete the degree.

Specialisation in Semiconductor Manufacturing

Learners may choose to graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Specialisation in Semiconductor Manufacturing. To qualify for the specialisation, learners must complete the following two micro-credentials: 

1. Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology
2. Robotics and Automation

These two micro-credentials will provide learners with the required competencies associated with semiconductor manufacturing, enabling them to implement automation technologies for enhanced productivity in the semiconductor industry.