CURRICULUM OVERVIEW Polytechnic graduates can find out more about their curriculum structure at http://www.eee.ntu.edu.sg/Programmes/ProspectiveStudents/UG/IEM/Curriculum/Pages/Curriculum-Structure.aspx Text Colour Legend Minor Programmes Admissions Find out more about our minor programmes at http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Academics/Pages/MinorProgramme.aspx Please visit the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid website at http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/Pages/Home.aspx for more information on admission requirements and financial aid. Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB), the BEng (IEM) degree is recognised in all countries that are signatories to the accord, such as the USA, UK and Australia. Disclaimer: The University reserves the rights to update its curricula from time to time. Check out the Global Immersion Programme (GIP) http://www.ntu.edu.sg/gip/Pages/default.aspx and the Global Education and Mobility (GEM) initiatives http://global.ntu.edu.sg/Pages/default.aspx for more information. Broaden your horizons with the various programme available for students to explore new lands. You can get the opportunity to study, conduct research, or work in another country. Below details some of our students’ experiences. OVERSEAS EXCHANGE PROGRAMME Splashing around at the Boryeong Mud Festival with friends “Experiencing another culture helped me develop a sense of independence and also resulted in lasting friendships. It was definitely an experience of a lifetime, where I was able to grow both academically and as an individual, in such a fun way.” - Vanessa Li (Year 4, IEM) Participating in Lund Colour Run with friends “The exchange life in Lund University not only provided with a great opportunity to study and work alongside elites from all over the world, but also to experience first- hand an entirely different educational culture in Sweden.” - Fang Lina (Year 3, IEM) Having a French class outing with tutors “Exchange in INSA Lyon started my journey in Europe, leaving me a lifetime memory of an exotic culture. Learning in INSA took on various forms, many of which differs from here in NTU, opening up my mind to a different style of learning, one which I have to say is extremely fun.” - Li Weini (Class of 2014, IEM) Touring Paris on a bike, visiting famous landmarks with friends “It was an exciting experience studying abroad in a very different and unique learning environment. From this, I gained a different and more comprehensive insight into another country and its culture.” - Iffri Husairi Bin Ismail (Year 4, IEM) Visiting the Colosseum in the center of Rome, Italy “Living in a new city opens up a myriad of opportunities, with me doing many previous impossibles. Going to Madrid for exchange afforded me fun memories, and made me grow as an individual. Exchange life brought ‘expect the unexpected’ to a whole new level for me.” - Pan Yuehao (Year 4, IEM) Year 1 • Introduction To Design & Project • Engineering Mathematics I • Engineering Mathematics II • Software Engineering • Microprocessors • Computer Communications • Signals and Systems • Thinking and Communicating Visually II • Visual Literacy & Communication • Ethnics and Moral Reasoning • GER (Liberal Arts/Science, Technology & Society) • Free Elective 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 • Design & Innovation Project • Professional Internship • Digital Signal Processing • Communication Principles • Information Security • Thinking and Communicating Visually III • Entrepreneurship and Innovation • GER (Business & Management) • Career Power Up! • Mathematics I • Mathematics II • Physics • Computing • Digital Electronics • Analog Electronics • Object-Oriented Programming • Data Structures & Algorithms • Thinking and Communicating Visually I • Basic Media Writing • Introduction to Sustainability: Multidisciplinary Approaches and Solutions • Absolute Basic in Career Technical with Art, Practicals & Projects Technical (Information & Communications) Art, Design & Media Production General Educational Requirements (GER) and Free Electives The IEM curriculum enhances students’ capabilities in both technical and creative skills through engineering, information technology and communications as well as media and production courses. IEM graduates truly embody versatility given their ability to collaborate alongside media designers and content creators alike, to do content creation and production as well as develop new technologies and tools. Given the edge that our graduates have, many have embarked on promising careers in the following industries Education Industry IT and Communications Industry Telecommunication Industry Media Industry Banking & Finance Industry Gaming Industry Services and others BRIGHTEN YOUR PROSPECTS Singapore has been aggressively pushing for Singapore to be the world’s Smart Nation, in which electronic devices are used to augment different areas of life from various stakeholders. IEM’s graduates Ms. Joyce Chee and Mr. Darius Sim, both graduated from the Class of 2013, have teamed up to form eVida, an award-winning company, which has also managed to obtain seed funding. Aligned with the Smart Nation movement, eVida focuses on integrating smart home solutions, allowing consumers to control various elements in their home remotely. Safer workplaces, better healthcare, reduction in energy consumption. The possibilities are limitless. Come join us here at IEM, where making a difference is part of our DNA. • Final Year Project • Engineers and Society • Free Elective 2 • Free Elective 3 • Free Elective 4 • Free Elective 5 • English Communication II Specialisations And Electives Information Technology • Web Application Design • Computer Architecture • Database Systems • Multimedia Systems • AI & Data Mining Communications and Networking • Enterprise Network Design • Cellular Comm. System Design • Computer Networking • Digital Communications • Telecommunication Systems • Wireless Communications Digital Media Processing • DSP System Design • Embedded Systems • Audio Signal Processing • Image Processing • Digital Video Processing Visualisation and Interactive Media • Augmented & Virtual Reality • Media Management & Processing • Computer Vision • Computer Graphics & Animation • Simulation & Modeling Art, Design & Media Production • Audio Radio Production • Single-Camera Production • Web Design & Technology • Interface Design • Interactive I Enjoying the Sakura Festival at Kakunodate “My exchange in Japan was one of the happiest and most memorable experiences during my time in university. Not only was I able to experience a different culture first-hand, but I was also given the opportunity to look at the world and myself from a different perspective.” - Li Ruixue (Year 5, IEM and Econs double degree programme) Wong Zhi Xiang Class of 2011 (Engineer (InfoComm Infrastructure), Defence Science and Technology Agency) “The IEM programme has not only provided with technical foundation and skills for my career, but has also challenged to develop my soft skills such as to think innovatively, communicate effectively and manage relationships well. Both types of skills have been invaluable to me in my profession as a defense IT engineer.” Lam Bhan Class of 2013 (PhD Student, School of EEE, NTU) “IEM’s rigorous cross-platform curriculum has cultivated a polymath in me, allowing me to use varying perspectives to look at an issue, then drawing on the necessary knowledge from different fields to work on it. I would say that an IEM graduate is immediately relevant to current and future technology trends such as Internet of Things (IoT) and 3D printing.” Liu Tong Class of 2014 (Technology Management Associate, Citibank) “The rigour and multidisciplinary approach experienced at IEM, has taught me to be adaptable, enabling me to pick up new skills on the fly. All in all, IEM has not only opened the doors to a much wider range of career options, but has also better prepared for life after graduation.” “IEM has trained me to be a creative and fast learning individual, which has enormously benefited me in my career. If you like to experience different roles and challenges in NTU, IEM is definitely the right choice for you!” Lim Shiyun Class of 2013 (Product Designer, Zopim Technologies)