Overseas exchange
programme
Minor Programmes
Curriculum overview
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.
Visiting the Colosseum in the
center of Rome, Italy
Participating in Lund Colour
Run with friends
“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.”
“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 firsthand an entirely different
educational culture in
Sweden.”
- Pan Yuehao (Year 4, IEM)
- Fang Lina (Year 3, IEM)
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.”
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)
Liu Tong
Class of 2014
(Technology Management Associate,
Citibank)
“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!”
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)
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)
Lim Shiyun
Class of 2013
(Product Designer, Zopim Technologies)
“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.”
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)
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.”
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Mathematics II
Physics
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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
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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
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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!
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
Text Colour Legend
Technical with Art, Practicals & Projects
Technical (Information & Communications)
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.
Art, Design & Media Production
General Educational Requirements (GER)
and Free Electives
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
Disclaimer: The University reserves the rights to update its curricula from time to time.
Find out more about our minor programmes at
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Academics/Pages/MinorProgramme.aspx
Admissions
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.
Brighten Your
Prospects
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
Banking & Finance Industry
Education Industry
Gaming Industry
IT and Communications Industry
Media Industry
Services and others
Telecommunication Industry
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.
At IEM, you will be equipped with the necessary skills and expertise to meet current
economic demands. In addition to electrical and electronic engineering courses, you
will be exposed to the fundamentals of freehand drawing and gain insights into the
ever changing and evolving media landscape.
– Leonardo da Vinci
The Undergraduate Experience – As an IEM student, you will undertake a holistic
curriculum spanning across engineering, art and media courses to prepare you for a
seamless entry into the thriving infocomm media industry.
Leonardo da Vinci was a leading artist
and an intellect of the Italian Renaissance.
He has been called a genius and the
archetypal Renaissance man. His talents
unarguably extended far beyond his artistic
works. Like many leaders of Renaissance
humanism, he did not see a divide between
science and art.
Curriculum Overview – Engineering-related courses consisting of programming,
computing, communications and networking, and digital audio/image/video
processing, constitutes 60% of the curriculum.
In addition, you will also gain broad overview of the artistic and creative aspects of
the media industry. This 20% of the curriculum comprises of courses such as digital
art and design, animation and game design and radio/TV/movie production.
Goh Chong Yang
Class of 2012
(PhD Student/Research Assistant, MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology))
“These four years in the IEM programme have taught me to embrace the rigours of
engineering and to also appreciate the subtleties of the arts. The emphasis and fusion of
technical competency with creative dexterity is only found here at IEM. The IEM programme
has inspired me to constantly seek new perspectives as well as the necessary skill sets,
derived from the multi-disciplinary curriculum at IEM, to approach problems in engineering.”
Ai
Huang Jiesi
Ai
Ai
Class of 2012
(Analyst, MINDEF)
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“In today’s digital world, the focus on technological development has moved beyond pure
functionality towards aesthetics and consumer experience. At IEM, I gained experience in
both technical and creative processes required to develop such technological and media
products. The multidisciplinary nature of IEM’s programme has also opened my mind
to ideas and solutions that transcend different fields. Most importantly, I enjoyed myself
tremendously at IEM, having had the privilege of learning so much, across various fields,
all under one roof.”
Ps
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School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
“The unique IEM experience of switching between rigorous engineering logic and
artistic thinking has prepared me well for the challenging work required of me in the
film industry. The IEM program married solid engineering background with the creative
and innovative mindset from design thinking, which allows me to understand issues in
a more holistic way.”
Nanyang Technological University
Block S1, 50 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639798
Tel: (65) 6790 6364 / 6014 • Fax: (65) 6792 0415
[email protected]
www.eee.ntu.edu.sg/Programmes/ProspectiveStudents/UG/IEM/Pages/Home.aspx
Reg. No. 200604393R
Be part of the future today! Gear up for the revolution!
With the advent of technology, “smart” has become a buzzword and is here to
stay. In today’s mass market of niches, technology has to be fused with art to
cater to the varying needs of different consumers.
Come join us here at the Information Engineering and Media (IEM) degree
programme, where you will learn both the technical skills required to understand
the technology as well as the creative skills used to enhance the technology
aesthetically. Join us and be part of this revolution where technology meets art.
Are you ready yet?
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Combining the best of both worlds from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and
the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, this double degree programme combines the
rigorous logic of engineering with the quick wit of economics. This integrated curriculum aims
to equip students with a diverse and extensive range of valuable knowledge and skills in both
fields, enabling them to navigate the evolving landscape of the global marketplace.
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Bachelor of Engineering
(Information Engineering & Media)
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Double Major Programme
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Class of 2014
(Technical Assistant, Lucasfilm Singapore)
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Join our
revolution
Top students are encouraged to apply for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Information
Engineering and Media and Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics double degree
programme. The duration of 4.5 to 5.5 years establishes a solid foundation of skills and is
pivotal in enabling graduates navigate the evolving landscape of the global marketplace.
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Chen Xiaoyu
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SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Ignite Innovation,
Curate Creativity
“Principles for the development of a
complete mind: Study the science of art.
Study the art of science. Develop your
senses - especially learn how to see.
Realise that everything connects to
everything else.”
School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
IN COLLABORATION WITH
School of Art, Design & Media
School of Computer Engineering
Wee Kim Wee School of Communication & Information
Double Your Knowledge, Elevate Your Opportunities
This programme equips students with in-depth knowledge and skills in Engineering and
Business, giving them an enhanced competitive advantage, increasing their market value
and giving them access to a wider breath of career options and opportunities.