Diploma in Engineering Systems and Management North

Course details

As a result, engineers must be able to apply multi-disciplinary technologies in problem-solving, and be skilled project managers as well. An understanding of the social and economic policies affecting engineering decisions is also vital.

The Diploma in Engineering Systems and Management (DESM) will provide you with a multi-disciplinary education that will help you meet these needs. You’ll be trained not only in engineering disciplines but also in system thinking and project management.

Our broad-based curriculum will ensure that you gain the necessary interdisciplinary knowledge, as well as hard technical skills and soft people skills. The programme also allows you to choose an option in the final year of your studies that will further equip you with the knowledge and skills to be ‘industry ready’as soon as you graduate. 

Final Year Options

Urban Transport Solutions  

In the recently launched Land Transport Master Plan (LTMP) 2013, it states that Singapore’s vision is to make public transport a choice mode. The rail transport system network is expected to double from 138km today to 360km by 2030 to enhance connectivity. Also, plans are put in place to significantly increase bus capacity and to enhance bus service levels through the use of advanced bus fleet management systems and other emerging technologies to benefit commuters. These developments will see the increased demand for skilled manpower in the transportation industry.

This option aims to prepare graduates for roles in transport operations. The graduates are not only adept in performing the operation’s functional roles, they can also comprehend the inter-dependency of the connected systems and equipment involved, and can be called upon to perform technical maintenance when required.

Intelligent Systems  

In the recently launched Smart Mobility 2030 Master Plan, it outlines the clear intent to leverage on advancement in technology and innovative Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) solutions to better manage transport networks and improve urban mobility. Key developments identified in this plan includes, autonomous vehicles and provision of sensors on roads for applications such as Smart Junction and Vehicle ITS Telematics.

This option aims to prepare graduates with the essential technical knowledge and skills applicable to the exciting area of intelligent transportation systems.

Career Options

DESM graduates can look forward to excellent career prospects in Engineering, Operations and Project Management positions in wideranging industries such as:

• Transport
• Defence
• Automation
• Manufacturing and Engineering Services

Course Outcomes

• Gain broad-based knowledge and essential hands-on skills in electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering
• Learn to comprehend the complexity of large-scale modern engineering systems and the interdependency of connected systems
• Train to be a multi-faceted professional equipped with project management skills and an understanding of the ethical responsibility of the profession
• Undergo a 16-week industry attachment programme with leading companies in areas of land transportation and intelligent transportation systems

Course Structure

General Modules (20 MC)  

5 compulsory modules: 

• Mathematics 
• Physics 
• Organisational Behaviour 
• Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving 
• Effective Communication  

Discipline Modules (56 MC)  

14 compulsory modules: 

• Digital Electronics 
• Engineering Design 
• Mathematics for Engineering 
• Computer Programming 
• Principles of Electrical and Electronic Engineering 
• Mechanics 
• Mechanics II 
• Engineering Materials 
• Thermofluids 
• Automation Systems 
• Modern Systems Engineering 
• Systems and Project Management 
• Electronic Devices and Circuits 
• Social Innovation and Creativity 

Specialisation Modules (12 MC)  

3 compulsory modules: 

Choose one out of the two specialisation options. 

Option 1: Urban Transport Solutions 

• Fleet Management
• Rail Operations Management
• Transportation Facilities Planning and Design

Option 2: Intelligent Systems

• Robotics and Machine Vision
• Autonomous Systems and Vehicle Control
• Security Planning, Design and Management 

Industry Orientation Programme (28 MC)  

3 compulsory modules: 

• Project 
• Character and Citizenship Education 
• Industry Immersion Programme (20 MC)

Elective Module (4 MC)  

Select 1 module from the following list: 

• Advanced Mathematics – Differential Equations 
• Advanced Mathematics II – Linear Algebra 
• Data Acquisition and Sensors 
• Quality Management 
• Reliability Engineering 
• Social Psychology 

Freely Chosen Module (4 MC)  

Obtain a total of 4 modular credits from the prescribed range of freely-chosen modules offered by the Schools and Centres in RP