Wireless technology enables people to stay connected with other people wherever they are. Mobile technology provides the freedom to move and access digital information anywhere, anytime. Together, these technologies have changed the way we live, communicate, do business, and entertain. Emerging trends in these technologies have opened up tremendous opportunities for scientists to develop systems that make the world smaller and the quality of life better. Businesses can now innovate and transact without concerns about borders and boundaries. The future belongs to the wireless world!
At a Glance
| Duration: | 3 years full-time |
| Qualification: | Diploma in Mobile & Wireless Computing |
| Application: | Apply during the Joint Admissions Exercise following the release of the GCE O Level results. For other categories of applicants, please refer to the section on 'Admissions and Requirements'. |
The Course
This course has been designed to produce a new breed of IT-specialists who are well-versed in the mobile and wireless technologies and their application in the business world. It starts by introducing various core IT technologies such as web design and networking and computing techniques such as programming and application development. These will lay the foundation for the IT core competencies. It then introduces the specific skills required for designing and developing wireless systems for the business world. You will be able to specialise in either Business Solutions or Business System Infrastructure. The Business Solutions specialisation focuses on the application of mobile technologies in specific mobile commerce contexts. The Business Systems Infrastructure specialisation focuses on designing and implementing suitable wired and wireless networks for the mobile commerce and other industries.
In your final year, you will be able to choose elective subjects to broaden their technical knowledge and business know-how. You will then embark on an exciting and realistic team-based final-year project related to their area of specialisation. You will also have an opportunity to be attached to either local or overseas companies as interns to gain real life working experience. This experience will enhance a graduate’s employability.
Career Opportunities
As the adoption of mobile technologies is such a rapidly expanding area of business, it is anticipated that there will be a high demand from industry for graduates of this programme. On successful completion, you could enter a variety of challenging and rewarding careers in areas such as mobile business application development; user-support management in networking organisations, and analysis and adoption of mobile technologies in specific business contexts.
Minimum Entry Requirements
| English Language (EL1)* | Grades 1-7 |
| Mathematics (E or A) | Grades 1-6 |
| Any two other subjects, excluding CCA | Grades 1-6 |
| Any one other subject, excluding CCA | - |
| To be eligible for selection, you must have sat for at least one of the following subjects: Additional Science, Additional Combined Science, Chemistry, Combined Science, Design & Technology, Engineering Science, Integrated Science, Physics, Physical Science, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Biology. |
* SPM/UEC holders must have a minimum grade of 6 for their Bahasa Inggeris (Paper 122/Paper 322)/ Communication English or English Language (for UEC holders).
See also the minimum entry requirements for:
Graduation Requirements
| Cumulative Grade Point Average | min 1.0 |
| TP Core Subjects | 21 credit units |
| Diploma Subjects | |
| Core Subjects | 74 credit units |
| Option Subjects | 16 credit units |
| Elective Subjects | 8 credit units |
| Cross-Disciplinary Subjects | 9 credit units |
| Total Credit Units Completed | min 128 credit units |
Cross-Disciplinary Subjects
Students are required to obtain a minimum of 9 credit units from the list of Cross-Disciplinary Subjects.
Additional Information
Enquiries
For more enquiries, please feel free to contact us at:
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
Tel: 67878000 (Admission Hotline)
Fax: 67898220 (General Enquiry)
Email: admissions@tp.edu.sg
Sale of Prospectus
The prospectus for full-time diploma is on sale at the following places for the price of S$7.00 per copy.
One Stop Service Centre
Temasek Polytechnic
Administration Block 9
East Wing, Lobby C, Level 2 (Plaza Level)
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
Alternatively, you can request the prospectus to be mailed to you. The cost is S$7.00 + S$2.50(local postage cost) for local addresses and S$7.00 + overseas postage cost for overseas addresses. You can send in your requests to corpcomm@tp.edu.sg
Please make your cheques/drafts* payable to "Temasek Polytechnic" and send it together with your request to:
Corporation Communications
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
* Foreign cheques/drafts drawn on overseas banks are not acceptable.
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