Programme Overview

Qualification
BEng (Hons)
Provider
Singapore Institute of Technology
Duration
3 years
Total credits
180
Campus location
SIT@Dover, SIT@SP Building

The Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering (Building Services) is a three-year direct honours degree programme developed in consultation with the Building and Construction Authority, Singapore.

The programme provides mechanical engineering training with a focus on the delivery of sustainable buildings to prepare students to become building mechanical engineers. It also develops students’ lifelong skills to ensure they stay relevant in the building services engineering industry in Singapore and beyond. Students will go through rigorous academic training conducted by highly qualified professors and professional officers, as well as a eight-month Integrated Work Study Programme in the industry. SIE (Building Services) students are being trained to be eligible for Professional Engineering (Mechanical) qualification.

Students who perform well in the programme may proceed to pursue the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering programme. Students may also obtain professional certifications in Green Mark Certification, Fire Services Safety Management and Workplace Safety and Health. 

Programme Educational Objectives

Graduates of the Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering) with Bachelor of Engineering in Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering (Building Services) programmes, after working for three to five years, are expected to be:

  • Competent in solving complex engineering issues in the Built Environment with critical thinking and skillsets in Sustainability and Integrated Digital Technologies. 
  • Nimble to embrace challenges and opportunities by adapting to industry transformation of the Built environment through lifelong professional development
  • Effective in communicating, leading and nurturing teams to transform the Built Environment with strong grounding at work processes and system levels.
  • Contribute in advancing the Built Environment community with due consideration of health, safety, social, productivity and environmental aspects.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Building Information Modelling (BIM)
  • Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 
  • Sustainable Building Engineering 
  • Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)
  • Fire Engineering and Management 
  • Building Energy Simulation 
  • Eight-month Integrated Work Study Programme 

Career Opportunities

  • Design Engineer (with focus on HVAC and other relevant building mechanical engineering areas)
  • BIM Manager
  • Facility Manager (Mechanical)
  • Sustainable Building Consultant
  • Building Construction (Mechanical) Engineer
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Integrated Work Study Programme

Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP) provides students with the opportunity to undertake real work. Held over the span of eight months, it is designed to be more in-depth than a traditional internship. You will gain real work experience and apply the theories you learn in class with actual practice.

Study Trip

Regional Immersion In Sustainable Engineering (RISE) will create opportunities for you to visit key infrastructure facilities and projects in the region. You will gain first-hand experience in communicating with engineers, designers and operators who are working on various phases of a project such as those in design and construction. The meticulous maintenance schedule that can eliminate any incipient breakdown of the systems will also be explored. RISE is an eye-opener that will enrich students' learning experience.

Career Options

  • Design Engineer (with focus on HVAC and other relevant building mechanical engineering areas)
  • BIM Manager
  • Facility Manager (Mechanical)
  • Sustainable Building Consultant
  • Building Construction (Mechanical) Engineer

Programme Structure (AY2022/23)*

Module Title Credits
Engineering Mathematics 1 6
Programming 6
Mechanics of Engineering Materials 6
Engineering Mathematics 2 6
Engineering Materials 6
Heat Exchanger and Heat Pump 6
Building Integrated Digital Delivery 6
Electrical Systems 6
Dynamics of Machines 6
Fluid Mechanics 6
Building Physics 6
Manufacturing Technology 6
Mechanics of Solids 6
Fire Engineering Fundamentals 6
HVAC I 6
Work Place Safety and Health 6
HVAC 2 6
BIM for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Design Studio 6
Building Energy Simulations and Assessment 6
Professional Ethics 3
Automation and Control in Building 6
Change Management 6
Integrated Work Study Programme 20
Capstone Project 10
Module Title Credits
Digital Competency Essentials 2
Critical Thinking and Communicating 4
Introduction to Design Innovation 2
Interdisciplinary Design Innovation 4
Social Innovation Project 3

* The programme structure is subject to change without prior notice. SIT regularly reviews its curriculum to ensure that it remains industry-relevant and prepares our students for the evolving needs of industry.

Eligibility and Exemption

Diploma holders from any of the five local polytechnics,  A level / IB Diploma graduates, and holders of equivalent Year 12 qualifications are welcome to apply.

BCA Academy Diplomas holders in the following are eligible to apply:

  • Architecture (Technology)
  • Construction Engineering
  • Construction Information Technology
  • Electrical Engineering and Clean Energy
  • Facilities Management
  • Mechanical Engineering (Green Building Technology)

Applicants with a relevant engineering background i.e. Diploma in Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Civil, Environmental and Electrical Engineering, may apply for exemption from modules of up to a maximum of two trimesters.

Applicants with a non-relevant engineering background i.e. Diploma from other engineering disciplines, exemption from modules will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Fees and Finances

    Subsidised fees per credit
    $125.00
    Total credit
    180
    Tuition fees: $22,500.00 for SG Citizens / $98,689.00 Non-subsidised fees.
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    Subsidised fees per credit
    $262.00
    Total credit
    180
    Tuition fees: $47,160.00 for Permanent Resident / $98,689.00 Non-subsidised fees.
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    Subsidised fees per credit
    $359.70
    Total credit
    180
    Tuition fees: $64,746.00 for International Student / $98,689.00 Non-subsidised fees.
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    Industry Advisory Committee

    The members of the Industry Advisory Committee for this programme are:

    Er Chua Chong Kheng
    Deputy Chief Executive
    Infrastructure & Development
    Land Transport Authority
    Er Teo Tiong Yong
    Chief Operating Officer
    Chip Eng Seng Corporation Ltd
    Mr Ang Kian Seng
    Group Director
    Technology Development 
    Building and Construction Authority
    Dr Samuel Chan Wai
    Group Director, Rail/Road Systems Engineering Director 
    (Fare System)

    Land Transport Authority 

    Mr Jeffrey Sim
    Acting Head of SBST Rail
    SBS Transit Ltd
    Mr Looi Teik Soon
    Dean
    LTA Academy, Land Transport Authority
    Mr Tan Phay Ping
    Managing Director 
    Building System & Diagnostics Pte Ltd
    Mr Gan Boon Jin
    Executive Vice President, Engineering and Chief Digital Transformation Officer
    SMRT Corporation Ltd
    Mr Low Loke Kiong (Vincent)
    Vice President & Business Development Director
    G-Energy Global Pte Ltd
    Mr Tan Chee Kiat
    Group Director (Engineering)
    JTC Corporation