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Open House 2016: Discover the wonders of RP! Course Guide: Take your pick from our 43 unique courses Industry-Ready: RP students shine in the working world CCA Craze: With around 100 choices just for you! Roadmap to RP: Be one step closer to achieving your dream course
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Even before getting your results, you should already have a gauge on which courses or industry you see yourself continuing your studies and building a career in. Narrow down your options so you know what to do! TIP: Which was your favourite subject in school? That could help as a guiding factor.
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As you already know, each course has its own minimum entry requirements, and this is why you should start by jotting down which courses you qualify for. ELR2B2, sounds familiar? If you are still unsure what this is, let us decode it for you. It is basically a combination of your English + 2 Relevant Subjects + 2 Best Subjects score. Once you have it, it makes the selection process so much easier, trust us.
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You only have 12 choices and the aim is to maximise each and every option, so do not rush into it. Find out more about the most popular courses in RP and what their vacancy is.
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the O-Levels! It’s now time for you to thi nk of the next and most important step – the admi ssions! Feeling the pressure already? Don’t wo rry, simply follow our easy-peasy and comprehe nsive step-by-step for a successful admission to RP !
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Ah, the last aggregate score! Do take a look at the last aggregate score very carefully as it is the aggregate of the last student admitted to the course in the previous Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE). This aggregate scores serve as a reference for you to indicate your choices. If your aggregate is the same or almost similar to the last aggregate score, you may consider including these courses in your top five choices.
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When it comes to choosing a course, it’s not just about selecting 12 of it. Be sure to choose a course where you know that you will enjoy and succeed in.
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Besides the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE), be sure to take a look at the other admission exercises you qualify in to increase your chance of scoring a place in RP.
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Course Counselling
Discuss thoroughly with your parents and peers on the choices available for you. Remember, you are the one who will have to take on this journey, so ensure that you are happy with it.
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Ready to fill up the form? Before you fill in your application, be sure to have all the important documents ready! These include choice of courses, exam details, personal details, home address, valid email address, declaration contact number and more.
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Course Counselling Bring your parents along to the ary, 29 January, Janu 15 – 11 on sessions happening at W1 Forum to 1 February and 2 February 2016 rse counsellors on get valuable insights from our cou course options.
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VISIT RP OPEN HOUSE
Want a taste of the vibrant RP cam pus life? Visit the RP Open House on 7-9 January 2016 to get a feel of campus and speak to lecturers too!
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You are now one step closer to achieving your desired course. But, here are a few strategies to help you pull up your chances to becoming an RP student. Ensure that you put down your most favourite courses as the top few choices. Next up, place the courses that you do have an interest in – these are the ones that match your likings close enough. For the last few courses, ensure that you pick RP courses you would still enjoy should you get in.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Discover RP’s exciting diplomas and vibrant student life • Try out interactive games and exhibits • Visit RP facilities and labs • Learn about scholarships, career and further studies opportunities • Meet 987FM Deejays • Win prizes, goodie bags, and more! www.rp.edu.sg/ openhouse2016
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JOIN US AT RP OPEN HOUSE! 7-9 JANUARY 201 6 10am-6pm
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Welcome to RP Open House! Here’s how to make your visit to the Open House a fruitful one.
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Rapid Rise Be wowed by RP’s rise to the top!
8 This edition of #DiscoverRP is all about striving to greater heights with Republic Polytechnic (RP)! As you anxiously wait for your results, let us share what RP has in store for you!
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A Day in the Life Follow us as we trail our student throughout her lesson! A Taste of the Real World Catch up with RP students who are ready for the industry.
Want to know more about life as an RP student? Turn to page 8 where we followed a Year-2 hotel and hospitality management student on a typical school day. In this issue, we’ve lined up inspiring stories of our students. For those who want to know more about internships and industry collaborations, read up on the experiences of our students on page 11.
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Street Smart Our students spill the beans on why RP is the best school ever!
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FYP Fever A peek at the type of projects our students embark on.
Then, flip over to page 18 to catch a glimpse of the impressive final-year projects (FYP) our students have come up with. What’s more, catch up with our lecturers who share why RP students stand out from the rest on pages 22 and 23.
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Oh, So Fun! Take your pick from about 100 CCAs in RP!
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Inspiring Greatness At RP, you learn from the best.
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Dear RP Find out all about the RP Freshmen Scholarship.
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Nail It! Here’s how to maximise your chances to snag a spot in RP.
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Buzz@RP Events you don’t want to miss!
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What Should I Be? Try your hands at our quirky personality test!
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Keen on finding out how you can secure a spot in RP? Follow our comprehensive guide on page 26. Not sure which course is the right fit for you? Let our personality test on pages 30 and 31 help you! From there, dive into our course guide section on page 32 and find out everything you want to know about our unique courses. Join us at our Open House from 7 to 9 January 2016 to find out more about our campus, diplomas and of course, the exciting happenings! RP has grown into an institute that firmly believes in discovering your talents, transforming your lives, and giving you that head start in achieving your goals, so come and experience it yourself! Here’s wishing you good luck in the New Year and may you achieve success in all you do! See you at the RP Open House! Best wishes,
Ronald Wong Director, Office of Corporate Communications Republic Polytechnic
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Course Guide 43 courses to choose from.
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Welcome to RP Open House! While we gear up to welcome you with bright smiles at the Open House, here’s a sneak peek on the awesome activities you can look forward to!
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING (SEG) Underwater Robot Racing Get hands-on experience in operating robots! Through a TV monitor, you will be able to control and view the movement of the robots inside the inflated bathtub – how fun!
Virtual Reality with Cardboard Glasses Explore the cool world of Virtual Reality as you use your smartphone to immerse yourself into the other world!
SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE (SAS) Are You My Type? Keen on finding out your blood group? Head on to learn all about blood groups and blood typing.
Materials CSI Fulfil your desire to become a CSI officer in this activity that allows you to test the properties and resilience of every-day life.
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY (SOH) Dress to Impress SOH staff and students will give hot tips on grooming and etiquette that will help you leave a lasting impression.
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Top Tips SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY FOR THE ARTS (STA) Perform Music Live!
SCHOOL OF SPORTS, HEALTH AND LEISURE (SHL) The Climbing Wall Bring out the adventurer in you by trying out the miniature four-metre rock wall at SHL’s Outdoor and Adventure Learning Exhibit!
RP ON Fitness Model Search 2016 Join us in crowning the next RP fitness model!
SCHOOL OF INFOCOMM (SOI) Fight the Cyber Security War! Want to be a cyber-warrior? Come and experience simulated cyber-attacks through games and walk away with skills on how to combat cyber threats.
Your Secret Is Safe With Me Think you know how to protect the contents of your secret message? Test it out at this booth and discover how to conceal a secret message that has been sent.
RP Open House Sponsors:
Come and experience music composition and live mixing techniques with cutting-edge Digital Audio Workstations that use industry standard software such as Protools, Ableton Live, and Propellerheads Reason.
Create A "Living Photograph" Remember in the Wizard World of Harry Potter, people in photographs don't stand still? They wave, move and even wonder out of frame for a cup of tea. Come join us and learn how to create your own 'living photograph', also known as Cinemagraph! And yes, you can get your own 'living photograph' produced, and shared on Instagram and Facebook.
CENTRE FOR ENTERPRISE AND COMMUNICATION (CEC) Lights, Camera, Action! Be a broadcast reporter for a day and report “live” against a green screen that simulates any environment!
Whether you’re an O-Level graduate, an ITE graduate, a student or a parent, we figured that we could give some quick and easy advice on making the best of your visit to our RP Open House happening from 7 to 9 January 2016. Let’s go!
Think about your Interests Do you like science? Or perhaps you’d like to work in the mass media industry? Wandering around the Open House might be fun, but doing that after you’ve checked out specific areas of interest will increase your chances of finding courses that suit you. Shortlist your interests and seek those out first.
Go beyond the Course Name If a course interests you, ask about the modules they offer. Go for the details – what’s taught? What will I learn at the end of the day, and how is that relevant to the industry? Many of our courses have interesting internship opportunities, student overseas trips, or even competitions you can participate in.
My Eyes Are On You! Where are you looking? Try out CEC’s latest eye-tracking technology that examines what we see and don’t see.
Collect Brochures Our brochures and other handouts are FREE and have a LOT of information on our courses and opportunities. Don’t be shy; take as many as you want! Having more information to make your decision is always a good thing.
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Your time is NOW! Join RP and be part of our growing success!
As part of Singapore’s Golden Jubilee, more than 300 RP staff, students, alumni, trainers/coaches performed for the opening act— ‘Chapter 1: Beginnings’ at this year’s National Day Parade.
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RP celebrated the opening of the Centre for Continuing Education and Training.
The first IGNITE! Music Festival took place.
This year, School of Hospitality was launched!
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21 Sep 2010
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong officially opened the Woodlands campus!
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31 Jul 2007
This was when Reflections Community Arts Festival began!
RP was set up through the passage of The Republic Polytechnic Act 2002 by Parliament to be the fifth polytechnic in Singapore.
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4 Jul 2007
RP launched its inaugural Battle Republic Annual Games (BRAG).
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25 Feb 2003
The day the RP logo was unveiled. It was selected from more than 600 designs submitted in a logo design competition.
RP became the first educational institution in Singapore to fully adopt the Problembased Learning approach.
28 RP Students and 31 RP Alumni participated and clinched a total of 41 medals in the 28th SEA Games 2015.
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5 Jun 2015
RP turned 10 years old!
4 Jan 2012
RP partnered with Resorts World Sentosa which provided a scholarship, curriculum exchange for students, and staff attachment programmes.
RP held its first graduation ceremony for the pioneer batch of students.
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This was the start of classes for the pioneer batch of students from School of Applied Science, School of Engineering, and School of Information and Communications Technology (now known as School of Infocomm) at the Tanglin Campus.
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The school launched Aquaria – a purposebuilt research and learning facility for the growing aquaculture industry.
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7 Jul 2003
RP held its opening ceremony for The Aerospace Hub (ARCH) exclusively for the School of Engineering.
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RP launched the PBL Institute and its book on PBL!
4 Mar 2006
This date marks the launch of School of Sports, Health and Leisure.
RP officially moved to its permanent Woodlands campus.
This was when the School of Technology for the Arts was launched!
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The Republic Polytechnic Centre building was officially opened by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, former Minister for Education.
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We follow Mary Tay Xuan Yun at the School of Hospitality to discover what a typical school day is like for her!
Good morning! We’re having a really fun class today, and I’m glad you’re here to experience it with me! Let’s go!
A Day in the Life of a Hotel and Hospitality student!
Our lesson today is conducted at the Republic Hospitality Centre (RHC), and before we start class, our lecturer conducts a grooming check to ensure that we are ready for service.
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My lecturer, Mr Hua Tai Heng then goes through the day's lesson on rooms division with us. As this is a two-part lesson, we will have the theory here and the practical session later at One Farrer Hotel & Spa.
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10:30am – 11:00am
“I even had a go at lifting the housekeeping caddy myself! Did you know that you have to keep your hands perpendicular to the ground when lifting up?”
We then go into the suite hotel training room where Mr Hua teaches us the proper way to lift up a housekeeping caddy.
After our theory, we gather and board the bus that’s bringing us to One Farrer Hotel & Spa! Here we go…!
After dividing us into groups, we then try our hands at changing in the pillow case and bedsheet in the guest room.
After lunch, we change into the hotel operations uniform, and meet for a briefing by the hotel’s housekeeping manager. Here, he explains to us the daily routine of the housekeepers and how fast they work. Fun fact: Housekeepers clean an average of 12-15 rooms a day!
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To make it extra fun, Mr Hua sets a timer to see how fast we can complete the task. I hope I can remove the bedsheet in less than 10 seconds!
We also learn that the hotel uses the Ezi-Maid Bed Lifting System to quicken the process of changing bedsheets. How cool!
Before we go off, here’s a group shot of us! Thank you for accompanying us through our day! See you!
After all of us have had the chance to experience a day in the life of a housekeeper, we assemble again for a debrief before calling it a day.
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The Best Choice
What's PBL?
“Since childhood, I have always had an interest in the hotel industry when I stayed in different hotels during holiday trips with my family. I like how the hotel rooms are decorated and the friendly attitude of the staff who will try their best to help to cater to all our needs,” expressed Mary.
RP offers a holistic educational experience through various innovative teaching approaches, leveraging the fundamentals of Problem-based Learning (PBL). Guided by trained lecturers, students work in teams to solve problems and present viable solutions to the class. With class sizes kept small, RP lecturers guide you to solve problems, overcome challenges, and enable you to experience working in a team. Such PBL sessions provide immense value as you would be well-prepared to take on the real working world.
With this, Mary knew that choosing the Diploma in Hotel and Hospitality Management is perfect for her since it has been her calling. A bubbly and helpful individual, the sophomore student sees herself excelling in the hotel industry in time to come.
Mary Tay Xuan Yun Diploma in Hotel and Hospitality Management School of Hospitality Year 2
Share with us your RP journey thus far! These two years of being an RP student really helped me to grow. I have become more confident and am not nervous when presenting to the class anymore. I enjoy studying here and I am glad that I came to RP.
How has the facilities and opportunities in SOH enhanced your learning? Here at SOH, we have the latest facilities and programmes that provide us with industry-relevant training in areas such as hotel management, restaurant and culinary operations, and more. These are all useful for preparing us to work in the hospitality industry in the future. We have hotel training rooms, hotel lobby and front desk located at the Republic Hospitality Centre. These facilities provide us with opportunities for hands-on training in key aspects of hotel operations such as housekeeping and being a front office personnel.
What is the best thing about being an RP student? Being a student here, I get to interact with many people and make friends as we change classes every semester. The best thing is that I met many lecturers who are willing to help me.
PBL Workshops for Secondary School Students Led by RP’s own student facilitators, the two-hour workshops held at RP will give secondary school students a taste of RP’s unique learning process. These exciting workshops are absolutely free, so come and experience RP today! To find out more, visit www.rp.edu.sg/ learning_journeys.aspx
About the H211 Rooms Operations Practicum This module provides the necessary grounding for the Diploma in Hotel and Hospitality Management students to acquire the necessary skills before they commence their Industry Immersion Programme in Year 3. This module covers key operating skills and knowledge in the two critical operating areas in a hotel: Front Office and Housekeeping. The topics covered include reservation procedures, check-in and check-out procedures, concierge service, handle guest queries and complaints, cleaning of bedroom and bathroom, and turndown bed service. In addition, soft skills training in customer service, grooming and deportment, and business etiquette will be conducted.
The Service Champ With over 12 years of working experience in Front Office Operations at Swissotel The Stamford, Tai Heng brings to his lessons a bounty of industry knowledge and stories! In fact, prior to joining RP two and a half years ago, the service instructor helmed the role of Assistant Front Office Manager, managing a total of 80 staff, out of which included 18 managers.
Why did you choose to teach in RP? It has the environment and the right setting to nurture individuals to be a problem solver; to prepare them to be workforce ready in the dynamic world. This gives an educator a great sense of belonging and sense of achievement in transforming the students.
Why is PBL such an effective teaching tool? The modules I teach are practical-based, whereby we use the cognitive apprenticeship approach. The trainer explains in detail on how a task is being carried out, providing sufficient reasons, facts and explanations. The students will learn with full understanding, which will enhance interaction, participation, communication and application.
What makes RP students stand out from the rest? RP students are generally sincere and down-to-earth. They are able to work as a team collaboratively, being proactive and positive in dealing with challenges. Most importantly, they provide solutions and handle difficult situations effectively and efficiently.
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Hua Tai Heng Service Instructor School of Hospitality
A Taste of the Real World RP students are at an advantage because they are given maximum exposure to the industry even before graduation.
Kane Raynard Goh Diploma in Mass Communication Centre for Enterprise and Communication Year 3
Internship with 987FM
Koh Ying Ying Valerie Diploma in Restaurant and Culinary Operations School of Hospitality Year 3
Overseas Internship at Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives
In a nutshell, Kane says…”I had such a great time at
In a nutshell, Valerie says… “The internship was a journey
987FM that I didn’t want to leave! What’s so great about internship is that you get to go out for 20 weeks to explore and get a feel of the industry you’re pursuing. Although I've already had a taste of the media industry through the industry project, the experience I’ve gained through internship is a whole new ball game.”
of discovery and reflection. The internship position as a hostess has enabled me to overlook operations while learning an assortment of skills such as coffee-making, administrative tasks, and creating a wholesome guest experience. The best part is that I have also been offered a position as a trainee manager upon graduation.”
Share with us your experience on all the industry collaborations you’ve been on!
How has this internship prepared you for the industry?
The experience has been amazing! Thanks to the extensive industry partnership that RP has, my portfolio boost a slew of clienteles from various powerhouse organisations and industry game changers including MediaCorp, Singapore Press Holdings, Public Service Division - Prime Minister's Office, Singapore Red Cross, Temasek Foundation, and many more.
This internship has given me insight on the workings of the hospitality industry. In the area of food and beverage, I have learned not only about its processes but also the significance and interrelation of it with other departments, especially in the context of a resort and/or hotel.
What has been the best part of your internship with 987FM? Through my internship, I managed to work on branded content for Nike, Halloween Horror Nights and Cornetto, and even do a shoot for a television commercial for an in-house campaign — something that I never thought I would accomplish!
What makes SOH a great school? SOH is great in its focus of cultivating future leaders for the industry of hospitality. The lecturers have substantial amount of experience in the industry, hence, adding value to our learning as they provide advice and interest us with their stories.
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Jasper Tan Ying Jun Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science School of Applied Science Year 3
Final Year Project with BASF South East Asia Pte Ltd In a nutshell, Jasper says…”For me, the experience has been unforgettable. This is because in this particular project, I have learned so much and managed to try on different things, which would not have been possible if I had not taken up this project. One example would be the opportunity to use certain equipment such as the NMR Machine and UV-Vis Spectroscopy machine.”
Share with us your role as team leader! As a team leader, my role was to ensure that the entire team was on par with one another when doing the project. The team and I worked hand in hand throughout the project, making it a smooth process for all of us. I believe that leadership is an action, not a position.
How has this FYP prepared you for the industry? One of the ways FYP has prepared me for the industry was that it made me someone who realised the importance of time management, punctuality and team work. In the working world, these skills are vital in order to do well and to strive.
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Christopher Leong Ka Fai Diploma in Health Management and Promotion School of Sports, Health and Leisure Year 2
Industry collaboration with KK Women’s and Children Hospital (KKH) In a nutshell, Christopher says… “The Kids Explore@ KKH was a weight management programme to inspire and motivate the current patients at the hospital. My role included planning upcoming holiday events, promoting ideas of fun games and sports for children, giving small talks to motivate patients, and to promote healthy living through the programmes.”
How has this industry collaboration prepared you for the industry? Working with KKH has given me valuable insights of the healthcare industry. Through the process of planning and executing events, I’ve picked up skills in logistics, safety precaution, and the art of interacting and relating to real patients.
What do you enjoy most about your diploma programme? The modules that I take such as psychology, psychosocial aspect of exercising programing, inclusive physical activities, and weight management are fun and interesting! What’s more, these modules also help to prepare us for the industry.
Ganesh S/O Kunasekharan Diploma in Sonic Arts School of Technology for the Arts Year 3
Jerry Tohvan Diploma in Business Applications School of Infocomm Year 3
Mohamad Fauzie Bin Mohd Kastari Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering School of Engineering Year 3
Internship with Integrated Health Information Systems Pte Ltd (IHiS)
Internship with Medtech Engineering Services
In a nutshell, Ganesh says… “Over the span of four months, I was posted to the various departments and was exposed to the various sides aspects of technical support such as Audio, Lighting and Video. Moreover, I also tried my hands on the lighting and the video departments. I was also taught how to use different equipment for various events.
In a nutshell, Jerry says… “IHiS
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had given me such exposure with technologies to allow me to work on projects that I thought I wouldn’t have the opportunity to do so. My internship there helped to sharpen both my soft skills and hard skills even more. Looking back at that moment, I’m really thankful for a great internship.”
a great time interning at Medtech Engineering Services. There, I learnt about the working world and was lucky enough to experience it first-hand. It was challenging at times but the 16 weeks there opened my eyes to what it’s like working for the engineering industry in a hospital setting.”
How has your journey as an RP student been?
Share with us your idea in creating the Android Mobile Software for patients!
How has the PBL system helped you in the working world?
Internship with Resorts World Sentosa Entertainment Department
Being an RP student, it has taught me the importance of being independent. It has instilled a sense of awareness and a core development of my confidence in all that I do. In my three years in RP, I have learned how to think out of the box and come up with realistic solutions and smarter ideas.
What are your career aspirations? I aspire to be a professional Live Sound Engineer. Live sound is something I started learning in secondary school, known as the ‘PA Club’ back then. With all of the opportunities, experience and training from RP, I believe that I have the ability to reach the level of being a ‘good’ live sound engineer.
I need to thank Mr Noah Tay from IHiS, my personal supervisor for trusting me on this prototype project. He was the one who suggested the idea of creating a patient room automation to support patient recovery by creating a room environment that matches the patient’s personal unique preference.
How has RP’s teaching method benefitted you? PBL has shaped my cognitive thinking on how one should approach a problem in an efficient way. I’m grateful for the small class size and how we are given the attention we need from our lecturers.
Problem-based Learning (PBL) has instilled a different perspective in me. There are many other ways to get around a problem, with so many possibilities, but it’s up to the individual to judge for himself what’s best for themselves and the situation. Applying what I learned in school is different; we have to respect everyone’s point of view. It depends which “criteria” we want to fulfil – whether it’s the boss, our colleagues or ourselves.
Why should other students make RP their choice? The PBL system is unique and will surely equip you for your future career. What’s more, the facilities here, such as the laboratories, are excellent and certainly add value to your education.
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RP students aren’t just stylish. They are also a creative mix of individuals who strive to reach the skies.
They say you learn something new every day, and working in different teams each day is one of the main reasons why Julianna loves being an RP student. “This allows me to socialise, make new friends and learn to work better with many people, something that I was not used to doing in secondary school.”
Why should other students join RP? In RP, there is a myraid of activities we can participate in outside of our daily lessons, and it is always a good way to bond with friends. Even at the canteens, what better way to hang out with friends and talk about your day than over a delicious plate of food! Join us and be part of the fun!
Julianna Jo-Marie Wilson Diploma in Biomedical Sciences School of Applied Science Year 1
It was the established RP School of Hospitality which drew Ahmad to RP. “I felt that studying at the School of Hospitality would benefit my learning experience through their training facilities.” Not one to follow fashion trends, the final year student admits his favourite look to rock is the military style, complete with boots and jackets.
What do you aspire to be in future, and how is RP helping you achieve your goal?
Ahmad Naufal Bin Sani Diploma in Restaurant and Culinary Operations School of Hospitality Year 3
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I plan to open a simple concept restaurant in the future, when I have accumulated enough experience and capital. RP significantly contributes to this goal through its modules, especially for my course. While other schools focus on the technical aspects of the culinary arts, RP has a balance of both technical and managerial aspects of running a restaurant.
When it came to choosing a tertiary institute, Nichelle knew that RP was the one. With a strong interest in both Psychology and Business, the sophomore student did not think twice when making RP her number one choice, as it is the only polytechnic to offer the combination of both in a diploma.
Where do you see yourself in five years? I see myself managing my own business in the future. My course is equipping me with the knowledge I need in the business industry and the opportunity to apply these knowledge to real challenges. Also, RP’s daily presentation allows me to improve my communication skills as well, which is very much needed in the business industry.
Nichelle Sampang Diploma in Consumer Behaviour and Research Centre for Enterprise and Communication Year 2
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Keep yourself warm and comfortable for classes with a stylish denim jacket. This gives you the chance to break away from the usual sporty jackets too! An aspiring sports coach / manager, there is no denying that Syafiq is one trendy dude! To him, dressing up need not be so elaborate – it’s all about keeping it simple and dapper. When asked what he loves about RP the most, he says, “The greenery and the cosy environment!”
What’s the best thing about your course?
Muhammad Syafiq Bin Juffri Diploma in Sports and Leisure Management School of Sports, Health and Leisure Year 3
It has provided me a solid foundation in understanding the dynamics of sports coaching and management. What’s more, I have been given many hands-on opportunities to be one step closer to fulfilling my dreams.
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Describing her fashion sense as one that is casual chic, Amanda’s idea of a perfect school outfit include sweatpants, tee shirt, boots, blazer, and earrings! To her, RP opens up a wide range of possibilities for its students through its modules and opportunities, and would gladly recommend others to join the institution.
What do you like best about the school? I like the learning approach employed at RP. The PBL approach enables us to work on different situations every day as a group and come up with creative solutions, which we present to the class at the end of the day. It’s like a window into working life, where you get to work with others and adjust to everyone’s strengths and weaknesses accordingly.
Amanda Megan Lewis Diploma in Arts and Theatre Management School of Technology for the Arts Year 1
Thankful for RP’s fully air-conditioned campus which makes studying and playing comfortable, Chun Kiat thoroughly enjoys the perks of being an RP student. This includes going for cool events, having a wide range of CCAs, and food options! Being the IT-savvy individual that he is, Chun Kiat staple outfit for school is a dry fit top with black skinny jeans.
Tell us your future plans! I aspire to be a mobile app and web developer in future. RP is the first step, providing me with a relevant diploma to help me pursue my degree in computer science at SIT-University of Glasgow.
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Yeoh Chun Kiat Diploma in Business Applications School of Infocomm Year 2
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Who says casual needs to be boring? To get more wear time from your basics, try layering it up with different jackets and accessories. Trust us, you don't need much to look good!
Tan Yi Jing Diploma in Supply Chain Management School of Engineering Year 2
A true-blue foodie, Yi Jing cannot praise the food in campus enough. Some of her absolute favourites include the Tom Yum Yong Tau Foo at Koufu and e-canteen’s Lok Lok! When it comes to dressing for school, her advice is to keep it easy. “My idea of the perfect school outfit is a nice pair of jeans, a comfy top, stylish outerwear and light makeup to make me look fresh!”
How has the PBL system benefitted your learning? RP’s PBL allows us to adapt to the society better in terms of being able to confidently present in front of others. PBL also trains us to be prepared for the work force in the future.
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consecutively, RP taps onto the competition to allow students to research on underwater robotic technology.
PBL – A helping hand
Be inspired by our students’ marvellous final year projects (FYP)!
School of Engineering
Wai Yan Tun Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering 2015 Graduate
A group of Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering students took part in the Singapore Robotics Games 2015 as part of their FYP, and emerged as champions! In this fun-filled and challenging competition, the team of contestants had to design and build a remote operative vehicle or an autonomous underwater vehicle. Winning for the seventh time
PBL is one of the best techniques we learnt at RP. We didn’t have readily available sources and solutions for all the problems we faced in creating a new robot design. However, PBL was a great help during the time of research in guiding us to narrow down road blocks, problems, strengths and weaknesses of all the prototypes and selecting the best design for the competition.
RP rocks! In RP, it is proven that we can get a better and faster solution when we work as a team than as individuals. We can share our ideas and discuss with the team on what we have to do, and most importantly, we are able to delegate tasks to the right people.
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School of Applied Science
Chong Qi, Isabel Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences 2015 Graduate
The science students from the Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences had to design and synthesise potential drug candidates for photodynamic therapy, which was able to absorb visible light energy, easy to make in pure form, and target the DNA of the cells. The aim of this project was to improve the current condition of the healthcare industry.
Patent project The biggest highlight of the FYP was when our project was patented. Our project has several benefits to offer to industry, society as well as to education. For industries, it will provide fast and cost-effective manufacturing process, saving the cost of ingredients and manpower. Moreover, our FYP also won several competitions like Polytechnic Students Research Programme 2015 and Young Scientists Symposium 2015.
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In this FYP, the team from the Diploma in Interactive and Digital Media designed and illustrated a series of 12 readers (storybooks suitable for children age 3-5) with a unique storyline. In addition, they are also required to transform the illustrated stories into animations, which are distributed to the readers as well. Syarinah Binte Sani Diploma in Interactive and Digital Media 2015 Graduate
The task We were grouped into groups of three and were tasked to revamp the illustration of two children books individually, introducing a local flavour to the characters and the backgrounds. The most memorable moment was seeing the final outcome of the books I’ve illustrated.
Join RP! I had the best three years of my life in RP because of how the lessons are crafted. The lessons are separated into meetings, and each lesson feels short because of reasonable breaks in between, and classes in RP are more hands-on. RP will provide you a holistic education, and at the same time, encourage you to also embrace your interests.
Azurah Jan Che Onn Azahar Diploma in Sonic Arts 2015 Graduate
School of Technology for the Arts In this final year project, students from the Diploma in Sonic Arts supported City Music’s initiative to create Singapore’s very own music keyboard in collaboration with KORG, a world renowned electronic instrument manufacturer. The outcome of this collaboration created additional built-in instrument patches, as well as musical styles that define the music and culture of our three ethnic races – Chinese, Malay and Indian. Examples of patches include: Di Zi, Gu Zheng, Ban Gu, Dholak, Veena, Thavil, Marwas, Angklung, and Serunai to name a few.
Achievement unlocked! The best part of the FYP is having hands-on experiences with so many rare instruments and learning from the musicians themselves! We were also very lucky as we got to be interviewed by a few local newspapers, such as Lianhe Wanbao, The New Paper, The Straits Times, Berita Harian.
We definitely had to apply our knowledge gained from class to our FYP. We learnt sound treatment; how to "clean" it up to prepare it for the next stage of processing, and how to work with each other as working with classmates is a daily part of RP lessons.
Chaw Yeong Soon Diploma in Social Enterprise Management Year 3
Centre for Enterprise and Communication Students from the Diploma in Social Enterprise Management were tasked to collaborate with various organisations to work on an FYP, and one particular team worked with Silver Sparkles, a social enterprise that works with the Silver Community. Their task was to develop a comprehensive marketing plan for the current business to reach out to a wider audience group effectively and efficiently and to develop a unique selling proposition for Silver Sparkles’ Build-ItYourself (BIY) campaign.
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Highlights of the FYP For our FYP, I enjoyed the process of developing business plan for our partner. In addition, I was in-charge of the product development and e-commerce in our team, where I had the opportunity to do my favourite task – designing. And of course, the main highlight of this FYP was getting a distinction.
Group work in RP There is a saying that goes “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”. I believe by working in groups, we produce better ideas and solutions.
School of Sports, Health and Leisure
As part of the inaugural collaboration between the school and the Sports Hub Library, students from the Diploma in Sports and Leisure Management were tasked to launch the first SEA Games inspired sports fashion and runway workshop and competition called 'Athlein Runway'! The dynamic team staged a polished fashion show attended by 100 spectators and participants. They also managed to garner support from stakeholders and sponsors such as Noel Caleb, Thorb, The North Face, Sports Hub, SHAPE Singapore, and Redbull.
The journey Organising this event required us to look at every aspect in detail. We were definitely able to put PBL to practice when it came to coming up with solutions. I felt honoured to be one of the first few to organise such an event. Being able to work with various stakeholders, such as Sports Hub and Noel Caleb, has made our journey in RP a memorable one!
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With around 100 co-curricular activities (CCAs) available in RP, you’ll certainly be spoilt for choice. For more information, please visit our website: www.rp.edu.sg/CCA.aspx
Pharmaceutical Want to try your hands at pharmacy practices? This CCA provides a platform for students to gain experience of the different professional roles in the pharmaceutical industry while networking with peers and seniors, making new friends and taking part in fun activities. Some of the core activities you can look forward to participating in include blood donation drives, community health screening events, and field trips to pharmacies and manufacturing plants.
School of Hospitality (SOH) Club SOH Club is a school club which aims to build rapport and engage the general SOH student population to build a strong school spirit. The club is involved directly in outreach efforts, school publications, managing social media platforms, as well as maintaining a strong relationship with SOH alumni. The club is involved in major events such as RP Open House, Outreach Talks, Orientation Programme, local and international service-learning projects, SOH Prom Night, BattleRepublic-Annual-Games (BRAG), SCDF Lionhearters’ Programme, and Peer Support@SOH Programme.
Beats Encore Under the inspiring tutelage of awardwinning musician and composer, Philip Tan, RP’s Beats Encore have performed in several prestigious events including the People's Association Youth Movement’s (PAYM) Anniversary (2007), Republic Polytechnic Official Opening, Sentosa – Songs of the Sea, Tapestry, the launch of Bossaball in Asia, and the Marina Bay Countdown 2014. With their infectious energy and exciting routines, they have become quite a crowd-drawer in any event.
Youth Entrepreneurship and Co-op (YEC)
Capoeira Interest Group (IG)
YEC seeks to inspire and nurture an entrepreneurial community in RP and beyond. Here, students are equipped with the fundamentals of starting a business and practical leadership and management skills through training, networking sessions with entrepreneurs, trade show, event organising and competition.
Not just another typical martial arts, dance or cultural group, Capoeira club aims to infuse the different elements and ideology behind Capoeira and promote the rich Brazilian culture in RP. Unique to RP, Capoeira members have performed at internal events such as the Jam & Hop for the Orientation programme, CCA Fiesta, and Momentum Dance Festival.
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Dragon Boat Starting with a mere 20 paddlers, RP Dragon Boat has since grown into a recognisable and formidable force in the local dragon boat racing scene, with over 50 dedicated male and female athletes. The team’s list of achievements is ever growing, with titles and medals from both local and international races, including several Polytechnic-Institute of Education (POL-ITE) titles from past years. With endless energy and passion for the sport, RP Dragon Boat will strive hard to continue bringing glory to the school and the team.
Soccer Interest Group (IG) Want to know a fun fact? RP’s Soccer club has produced a fine pool of players who are now professional players plying their trade in the S-League! At the recent POL-ITE games, the team emerged as proud champions. In addition, the players involve themselves in Singapore’s soccer scene by participating in programmes jointly organised by local soccer clubs.
Electronic Music Production (EMP) With one main aim in mind, and that is to bring everyone who is passionate about electronic music and events management together, EMP is truly one-ofa-kind. EMP’s track record has been consistently impressive via dedicated guidance by the club advisors and members who have participated at various national level music competitions such as Battle of the DJen DJ Competition, Pioneer Controller Battle, and much more. Members have also supported school events such as Open House, Jam 'N' Hop, Ignite, as well as external road shows and school parties.
Floorball Interest Group (IG)
Campus Arts Productions (CAP) Trained by TRCC staff, CAP members are exposed to various areas of arts events and productions including production management, stage management, audio and lights, front-of-house, marketing and publicity, and artist liaison. Other than being a great way to make new friends, the CAP experience enriches the students by providing exposure to the action behind the scenes, opportunities to get up close and personal with professional artistes, and invaluable on-the-job training in various capacities. Major artistes they have worked with include Hossan Leong (2008), Harlem Gospel Choir (2010), Battery Dance Company from New York (2011), and Very Special Arts: Welcome to My World Concerts (2014 – 2015).
Since its initiation in 2004, members of Floorball have participated in a huge variety of activities and competitions including POL-ITE Games, Institute-Varsity-Polytechnic (IVP) games, Singapore Floorball League, internal trainings, training camps, coaching courses, and overseas training tours. In addition to the above, the club has extended its skills and expertise externally through organising floorball clinics and sports community projects.
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I tell my students there are no wrong answers and everyone’s opinion matters. I also think it’s important they know they have the power to work things out. This applies to the problem they are trying to solve and the friction they may face with the people in their team.
Why should potential students consider RP as their choice of tertiary institute? Fashela Jailanee Brewton Lecturer Diploma in Mass Communication Centre for Enterprise and Communication
Yogaraj S/O Panditurai Diploma in Mass Communication Year 3 Centre for Enterprise and Communication
It’s an institution that believes in evolving. It’s young so it knows it cannot afford to fear change. This is very healthy. RP also works hard to have relationships with the industry. Our students are industry-ready because of PBL and because of how the curriculum has been structured. It’s not lip-service. It’s real.
ays… Yoga S Q: Tell us more about your lecturer, Ms Fashela.
Inspiring Greatness
In RP, you don’t just learn from the best, but you are also nurtured to be the very best by our experienced lecturers Prior to joining RP as a full-time lecturer three years ago, Fashela worked for CNBC Asia for a period of 10 years and at NBC’s Washington DC bureau for a short stint. When asked why she chose RP, she says, “I’ve always loved teaching. When I did my research, I thought RP Centre for Enterprise and Communication offered comprehensive modules. I also liked that it incorporated social media in its modules. And there was a close relationship with the industry through its Portfolio Development and Industry Immersion Programmes”.
What do you like best about RP as an institution? I love the people. I love and respect the people I work with every day. I enjoy their company. They are extremely supportive. I also adore my students. They are some of the best young people I’ve ever met.
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In your opinion, what makes RP students industry ready? My colleagues and I work very closely with my students for their industry projects. I’m also the lead for Portfolio Development. My students work very, very hard. My colleague and I took 9 students to Japan and they worked like true professionals. We were up at 3am in the morning to cover a 5am shoot – and we were in bed at 11 that night. It was hard work but absolute fun. No one complained.
How has your teaching experience with PBL been? PBL was an eye-opener. How can there not be PBL? We learn when we are given an opportunity to think for ourselves. Asking questions is part of my professional training too so I’m a big advocate. PBL teaches team cooperation. This is professionalism in its essence. So when I teach PBL,
Ms Fashela is a really hip and cool lecturer. She's always very lively in class and would never fail to fascinate with her interesting stories regarding her time before RP. She is one lecturer I wish would teach me every semester as her classes are always one to look forward to.
Q: How has Ms Fashela added value to your studies and life in RP? Ms Fashela is very caring and treats most of her students as friends. There's no barrier in between us and it is quite easy to talk to her about anything. She has made my life in RP real exciting and furthermore, the knowledge she provides is invaluable towards what I learn every day in my diploma.
Q: Share with us a moment when Ms Fashela went above and beyond for you. Whenever my friends and I are staying back in school to work on projects and assignments, Ms Fashela would always offer to buy us dinner and sometimes, would stay back with us also in order to keep us company and give us moral support. After we're done and heading back home, she would also offer us cab rides to our homes. Ms Fashela really goes all out to ensure her students are taken care of well.
a Percilia S Ready for the Future “Upon completion of the masters’ course, I chose to teach in RP due to its unique pedagogy that places emphasis in real life and authentic learning via its PBL approach. RP is a young and new polytechnic that promotes innovation and creativity,” says Ms Song. Having spent nine years as a lecturer here, there’s no denying that Ms Song’s students have certainly benefitted from her 10 years of work as an engineer in the semi-conductor industry. “I enjoyed my nine years in RP thoroughly, be it teaching in the classroom, conducting mentoring sessions, bringing students out for overseas trips or service learning programmes. Every life I touch has an impact in my life in return.”
How do you keep your lessons fun? My colleagues and I always think of ideas to engage our students in
various study periods. There are always no repeated activities for their final meetings. Students need to see the real life application of what they have studied. We also often brought them out to industry visits so that they can learn things outside the classroom.
In your opinion, what makes RP students industry-ready? We provide very structured internship preparatory workshops and education and career coaching. The students and lecturers relation is very good due to the smaller class size we have. Thus, we are able to map the interest and ability of the students to best fit an internship.
Share with us your tips on keeping your students encouraged. I always ask the students to think out of the box, and to speak out their minds. At the same time, their argument must be tested and stand out to scrutiny.
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Q: What’s the best thing of having Ms Song as your lecturer? Using a term my course-mates and I always use, "Having Ms Song Sin Nee as your facilitator is one of the luckiest and nicest things in life." She has always been such a motherly figure to us and she constantly looks out for our well-being. It's really fun to learn under her teaching, both in and out the classroom.
Q: Tell us what you enjoy most about Ms Song’s guidance? She always provides opportunities for us to further explore and develop ourselves. If there are any events or workshop that will help us, she will always urge us to participate for it.
Q: What is the best advice Ms Song has given you? It has not been an easy journey to balance between academic, school events, and my passion for voluntary work, as they all take up a lot of time. Ms Song taught me how to carefully manage my time and has also given me insights into what life is all about.
Percilia Tan Hui Yi Diploma in Materials Science School of Applied Science Year 3
Song Sin Nee Programme Chair Diploma in Materials Science School of Applied Science
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Dear RP…
Here’s everything you need to know about RP life, scholarships, and more!
What is the RP Freshmen Scholarship all about? Offered by RP in collaboration with industry partners and organisations, the RP Freshmen Scholarship is a bond-free scholarship programme awarded to freshmen who are enrolled in any fulltime diploma programme in RP.
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Tell me more about the Student Leadership Programme! Designed to maximise the potential of RP students, the programme is filled with many exciting activities to enhance the learning experience within RP and beyond, such as:
What are some of the unique features of the RP Freshmen Scholarship?
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Industry Mentorship Leadership Training Overseas Exposure Career Coaching Experiential Learning Programme
The RP Freshmen Scholarship allows you to experience the exclusive Student Leadership Programme, be bond-free, and not worry about your school fees with the $3,000 scholarship value.
What are the requirements to be eligible for the RP Freshmen Scholarship? To sign up for the RP Freshmen Scholarship, you… 1 Must be a Singapore Citizen 2 Have achieved outstanding O-Level, Higher Nitec, or Singapore Sports School Exam results 3 Have excellent CCA achievements 4 Possess strong leadership qualities 5 Are not a recipient of another scholarship
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What are some of the other scholarships available at RP? Far East Organization Scholarship Hong Leong Foundation Scholarship Lee Foundation Scholarship Max Lewis Scholarship Ngee Ann Kongsi Scholarship Republic Polytechnic-Daisy Phay Foundation Scholarship Rose Marie Khoo Foundation Scholarship RP Scholarship Scandinavian Women's Association Scholarship Tan Sri Dr Tan Chin Tuan Scholarship The Isaac Manasseh Meyer Scholarship Tuas Power Scholarship
FAQ What is RP campus life like?
Upon graduation from RP, what options do I have? This is a question many students (past and present) have asked themselves when deciding their future. Upon graduation, you have many options, including going on to launch your career and furthering your studies at a university. Many of our graduates land themselves jobs in the public and private sectors, while some go on to pursue their degree programmes locally or overseas. Some even venture out as an entrepreneur to start their own businesses.
RP’s campus environment is conducive to students’ intellectual, physical, and social development. There are roundthe-year programmes to promote healthy lifestyle through sports and physical activities. RP is also very active in the promotion of the arts. Talks, seminars, and workshops covering a wide range of topics also prepare students for successful careers.
Does RP offer bursary schemes for students with financial difficulty?
I’m thinking of taking up either an engineering or applied science course in RP, but am unsure of which course to pursue. Am I able to switch course halfway if I have been accepted into one? Join us at the 2016 Open House to find out more on the courses we offer so that you can determine which are suitable for you. All students are expected to complete the course in which they are enrolled into. However, under exceptional circumstances, students may request a course transfer, which may be allowed if there are vacancies.
Bursaries are available to help defray living expenses for financially needy students who are Singapore Citizens. To be eligible, the gross monthly household per capita income needs to be $1,900 and below. To find out more about bursaries, visit www.rp.edu.sg/bursary or email help-bursary@rp.edu.sg
About RP Career Centre The RP Career Centre provides education and career guidance services to help students discover their passions, strengths and interests, to explore various career pathways and lifelong learning opportunities, as well as to acquire ability to make informed career decisions. We provide career counselling, organizes career workshops, industry talks, career fairs and many more.
About Student Services Centre The Student Services Centre takes care of the holistic well-being of students in order to optimise their learning journey. We offer counselling services in the following areas: interpersonal / personal / emotional issues, coping with and solving problems, and decision-making.
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Nail It!
Competing for a spot in your dream course can be quite a challenge, but fret not! Follow our top tips to score that RP course you’ve been eyeing.
Applying to study in RP is an exciting time. It is also the time when you and your parents sit down and make that important choice on which 12 courses you should apply for. We know it can be such a tricky process. That's why we are here to help you make the best choices. Depending on the courses you are applying for, you should have met one of the aggregate scores that correspond to the course. Remember, admission to the courses is based on academic merit and available vacancies at the point of posting. This is why it is important for you to be passionate about all 12 choices you make – they should include courses you are interested in, and the ones that you’ll qualify for easily.
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Choices Check Choices 1 to 4 For your top four choices, ensure that the courses’ Last Aggregate Score is not more than two points lower than your net aggregate score. This means that if your score is lower than the Last Aggregate Score, you have a better chance of securing one of your top four picks.
Choices 5 to 8 The next four choices should include courses that you are keen on and are likely to get into. These choices’ Last Aggregate Scores should be at least one point higher than your net aggregate score.
Choices 9 to 12 Select courses you are confident of getting into. The last four options should include courses that you qualify for easily to ensure a place in RP. The Last Aggregate Score here should be above your net aggregate score.
TAKE NOTE Do keep in mind that the Last Aggregate Scores are only a guide and may vary from year to year; hence you should select your favourite courses as top choices.
Admissions Galore
Take a look at the various admissions exercises in RP and see which ones are suitable for you!
Joint Admissions Exercise ( JAE) The JAE is for all Singapore citizens and permanent residents with valid O-Level results from any year. International students studying in a Government School, Government-Aided School or Independent School in Singapore with valid 2015 Singapore-Cambridge GCE O Level Examination results are also eligible to take part in JAE 2016. The JAE is held by Ministry of Education (MOE) in January, starting on the day of the release of the O-Level results, for five days.
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Direct Polytechnic Admission (DPA) The DPA exercise is for final-year Express and Normal (Academic) secondary school students who have displayed abilities, talents, and interests related to the diploma course they are applying for other than their O-Level results.
Joint Polytechnic Special Admissions Exercise ( JPSAE) The JPSAE is for applicants with O-Level results and want to be considered for admissions based on a broader measure of merits beyond performance in the O-Levels. Some examples include a strong passion or aptitude through work experience, sustained involvement in course-related projects, outstanding performance in competitions, and more.
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Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise ( JPAE) The JPAE is for Higher Nitec and Nitec holders to apply for a place in a polytechnic course. It is held jointly by the five local polytechnics in February each year.
Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE) Students who would like to apply directly for courses in RP can submit an application via DAE.
Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)
Will I get op p for overseas ortunities e as an RP stuxposure dent?
Yes, RP regu larly organise s overseas learning trip s for our stud ents to expand their learning horiz on. You may take part in RP’s St udent Overseas Trip s and ServiceLearning prog rammes and get the chan ce to gain multi-cultura l exposure.
The PFP is a one-year preparatory programme offered to well-performing Secondary 4 Normal (Academic) students. It is a through-train pathway, allowing students to bypass Secondary 5 and gain direct entry into polytechnic diploma programmes when they pass the PFP.
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buzz@RP Look out for the slew of fun events coming your way!
Jan to Sep
M3 Mobile Music Making Workshop and Competition Want to stand a chance to work with professional musicians and win attractive prizes? The M3 Mobile Music Making Workshop and Competition is for budding musicians who want to hone their music composition skills further. Look out for more details on the workshop happening from March to May and the final competition in September.
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29 Jan to 31 Jan
Global Game Jam The Global Game Jam (GGJ) is the world's largest game jam event (game creation) taking place around the world at physical locations. Encouraging people with all kinds of backgrounds to participate and contribute to this global spread of game development and creativity, the GGJ is focused on game development that is all condensed into a 48-hour development cycle.
Come and make new friends in the most fun way at the STA Workshop!
12 Feb to 24 Jun
Scientific Thinking Programme In its 13th run, the Scientific Thinking Programme provides a hands-on platform for secondary school students to practise scientific thinking skills by undertaking a scientific project in the course of five months. In this programme, students are encouraged to look at everyday life and seek innovative ways of solving problems through investigation. Under the mentorship of RP’s lecturers, students will be guided throughout the programme. Check out www.rp.edu.sg/stp/home.aspx for more information.
Get your talent spotted at the M3 Mobile Music Making Competition!
Mar
School of Engineering's Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (SEG DEEE) Learning Journey Specially designed to introduce you to engineering, aviation, and biomedical, the SEG DEEE Learning Journey is a programme you should take part in! Through hands-on experiments and engaging activities, students will be exposed to exciting tasks undertaken by engineers, as well as challenges of unravelling the mysteries of technology. Some activities include the Arcade Games with Innovative Keypads, Magic in Nano World and creating 3D Visualisation.
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STA Portfolio Showcase It’s true that our students in the RP School of Technology for the Arts (STA) are very creative. In this exclusive portfolio showcase, be wowed by the video works, games (board and digital), costume, set and props design, product, space and user experience design models, and audio and theatre productions done by the students.
The Media Challenge (TMC) Ever wondered how those viral videos capture your attention and tell an interesting story? If you are keen to try your hand on creating one, sign up for TMC 2016. Brought to you by staff and students from the Diploma in Mass Communication, TMC aims to give secondary school students a fun experience to learn about mass communication and hear from industry professionals. Gather your friends and take up the challenge!
31 Mar
School of Technology for the Arts (STA) Graduation Showcase Head on down to *SCAPE to check the best of STA's 2016 graduating works ranging from video works, games (board and digital), costume, set and props design, product, space and user experience design models, and audio productions. This is a showcase you wouldn’t want to miss.
Mar & Sep
STA Workshop The STA Workshop is a series of specialised workshops organised by the five diplomas in STA. Students will have fun exploring their interests in the creative arts as they learn in dedicated studios and laboratories. The workshops are designed to reach out to secondary students to expose them explicitly to STA’s state-of-theart production facilities and industry grade equipment used for creative productions. Students will be given the opportunity to learn about what goes on behind the scenes of a TV and stage production, and what it takes to become a game, product or sound designer, all in one day!
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What Should I Be?
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Do you know what you want to be in future?
Figuring out the right course for you can sometimes be a bit of headache with so many options to choose from! Have a go at our web of courses to get a clue or two of which direction you should be heading. Good luck!
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Do your part for Science and feel right at home at School of Applied Science!
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Be part of the IT-centric world at School of Infocomm!
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Do you aspire to be the trainer of high-profile sports athletes?
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Learn all that it takes to be a sports professional at School of Sports, Health and Leisure!
YES Transform yourself into a media mogul at Centre for Enterprise and Communication!
Aspire to be the next big social media influencer?
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Are you more into music and films?
Take your first step towards a sky-high career at School of Engineering!
Are you interested in setting up your own restaurant?
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Do you consider yourself a creative individual?
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Be a service star at School of Hospitality!
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Unleash your potential at School of Technology for the Arts!
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Still Unsure? Need more time in deciding which path to take? Fret not! Turn to page 34 to read up more on RP Courses!
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SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY
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SAS offers six robust diplomas across all the major branches of Science. Besides a sound academic education, the programmes are designed to give you a competitive edge in the ever-changing job market.
SEG is the perfect place to learn about cutting-edge technologies, smart designs, and endless possibilities involved in working in the engineering sector. With an emphasis on key growth industries, SEG offers a Common Engineering Programme and nine diploma programmes covering a variety of engineering fields.
Are you a people person? SOH provides you with industryrelevant training in areas such as customer experience management, hotel management, events management, restaurant and culinary operations, and business of health and wellness. With close partnerships alongside key industry players, you can look forward to gearing up for a successful career in the hospitality sector.
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SCHOOL OF SPORTS, HEALTH AND LEISURE
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The world today is evolving into one where technology revolutionises the way we learn, think, create, work and play. At SOI, we prepare you for just that! Be on your way to becoming an IT expert as you learn all about developing software and applications, while picking up important life skills that will make you ready for the tech-centric world.
Take your pick between sports science, sports and leisure management, outdoor and adventure learning, health management and promotion, health services management, as well as sports coaching at SHL! Here, you will learn under a team of experienced staff that aims to groom youths like you, who are passionate in joining the growing sports and health industries.
STA offers a synergistic combination of programmes, stateof-the-art technology, and an interdisciplinary approach to transform creative talent into creative capital. Their foundation and specialised modules are designed to harness your imagination, hone your artistic capabilities, and develop your storytelling skills for effective content creation.
If you have a nose for news or a passion for business, then CEC is the place for you. Find out how to build a successful career as a talented and business-savvy professional here, as the centre inspires you to discover your passion and embrace your potential.
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SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE www.rp.edu.sg/sas
Ready to build a successful career in Science? Make fascinating experiments and ground-breaking discoveries a reality with a diploma at RP School of Applied Science!
Ong Wei Jun, Dan Diploma in Biotechnology 2013 Graduate
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RP’s PBL system trains students to not only study hard but also study smart. What's more, we are also nurtured to be creative, innovative, and technically competent here in RP.
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Biomedical Sciences Specialisation Options: Biomedical Research, Medical Laboratory Technology Gain a firm understanding on what the human body is made of and how it functions. Learn about human diseases, their development, methods of detection, and treatment possibilities. You can choose to specialise in either Biomedical Research or Medical Laboratory Technology. Both will expose you to cutting-edge research and provide rigorous hands-on practical training. This course will set you up for a rewarding career in the biomedical science field. Be a biomedical research assistant, medical technologist, laboratory technologist, medical and laboratory equipment sales executive, or quality control / assurance officer.
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Biotechnology Specialisation Options: Biotechnology Research, Food and Nutrition Revolutionise food supplies, improve human health, and protect the environment through the innovative use of biotechnology. Discover the fascinating world of biotechnology as you learn how to use life and chemical sciences to discover new treatments for diseases and formulate healthier food. During the programme, you can choose to specialise in either Biotechnology Research or Food and Nutrition. Hands-on training in our cutting-edge laboratories will help you develop valuable skills to succeed in a diverse range of industries. Be a food industry and microbiology specialist, health education officer, quality control officer or quality analyst in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biomedical or food companies, research and development laboratory technician, or sales and marketing representative in the biomedical industry.
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Materials Science Specialisation Options: Advanced Materials, Biomedical Materials You will learn about technological advances in materials science and engineering that transform the aerospace, marine, automobile, sports, and construction industries. You will be inspired to develop biomaterials for various medical applications that are set to transform people’s lives. Gain access to our cutting-edge laboratories and hone essential practical skills in 3D printing, advanced composites, nanotechnology, biosensor, and biomaterials. With this, you are equipped to carve out a successful career in the field of technology. Be an aerospace industrial specialist, assistant engineer, assistant manufacturing engineer, laboratory technologist, quality assurance specialist, or semiconductor industrial specialist.
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Pick up life-long teamwork skills as you work in groups in SAS to solve problems and create solutions together.
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Pharmaceutical Sciences Specialisation Options: Industrial Pharmacy and Marketing, Pharmacy Practice
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Environmental Science Specialisation Options: Environmental Technology and Management, Environmental Biotechnology
Begin your journey towards learning how to develop new drugs and therapies to save lives and improve human health! The Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences allows you to gain critical knowledge in areas such as drug discovery and development, clinical pharmacy, medication review, patient counselling, and alternative medicine. Take up modules such as Clinical Skills in Pharmacy Practice, Pharmaceutical Compounding, and Dietary Supplements, and be part of a rewarding career in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
If you are concerned about the impact of human activity on the environment, this diploma will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to help tackle the world’s environmental issues. Through the Diploma in Environmental Science, you will acquire valuable knowledge and skills that will help you contribute to environmental sustainability while learning how to use modern and advanced technology to solve global environmental issues.
Be a clinic supervisor, clinical research coordinator, medical representative, pharmacy technician, quality control technologist, research assistant, or sales / product executive.
Be an environmental officer, research laboratory technician, environmental health and safety technician, water laboratory technician, or conservation and outreach officer.
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Marine Science and Aquaculture If the ocean fascinates you and marine organisms intrigue your imagination, then the one and only locally-offered Diploma in Marine Science and Aquaculture (DMAC) is the one that you should aim for. This unique oneof-a-kind course provides a wide exposure to different aspects of the marine environment and lifeforms. It integrates classroom learning with many hands-on experiments, on-site experiential learning, as well as visits to various marine sanctuaries, aquaculture farms, and ocean research centres. Opportunities abound for students to understand and appreciate the local and overseas industries that have been involved in managing our fragile ocean, as well as those providing the seafood that many of us savour in our daily meals. If you are one who is passionate about the marine cause, yearns for a chance to know more, and eventually work in this field, then DMAC would be your natural choice.
Guess What! SAS boasts a plethora of facilities such as the Analytical Chemistry Labs, Anatomy Museum, Aquaria, Biologics Labs, Clinical Diagnostics Labs, Cell Culture Labs, Chemical Synthesis, Lab, Diagnostic Imaging Labs, Eco Remediation Facility,Food Formulation Lab, Genomic Analysis Lab, Materials Characterisation Lab, Microbial and Cellular Analysis Lab, Pharmaceutical Technology Lab, Plant Tissue Culture Lab, Proteomics Analysis Lab Renewable Energy Facility, RP/NTU Materials Processing Lab,RP-KTPH Teaching Dispensary, and Water Technology Lab.
Be an aquaculture laboratory assistant, aquarist, aquaculturist, marine conservation executive, marine facility manager, production technologist, or regulatory officer.
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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING www.rp.edu.sg/seg
Imagine the excitement of working on a project leading to an engineering breakthrough, such as the smarter use of renewable energy or using technology to boost supply chain efficiency. You can make this a reality at RP School of Engineering.
Vaisnavi D/O Subramaniam Diploma in Aviation Management Year 3
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My journey in RP has been very inspiring thus far. Being an RP student has allowed me to be exposed to many situations and people who have changed me for the better. I am very proud to be a part of the RP family!
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Industrial and Operations Management Play a key role in supporting smart business practices by driving efficient operations management in organisations in this course. This programme arms you with the muchneeded skills to do this so that you can help companies address industry challenges such as declining productivity and an ageing workforce. Be a business executive, costing specialist, customer service manager, facilities officer, human resource executive, industrial engineering specialist, inventory planner, logistics team lead, operations executive, planning and safety officer, procurement specialist, product quality technologist, project manager, or shipping coordinator.
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Get on the runway and take flight towards a highflying career. The Diploma in Aerospace Avionics puts you on the path to achieving that goal through a programme that combines skills training with valuable hands-on experience. In this programme, you will dive into the high-tech world of aircraft electrical systems, instruments, and avionics.
Become an expert in the field of global trade and logistics by managing the flow of goods, information, and finances here! Develop a solid understanding of facilities planning, inventory management, IT for supply chain management, logistics, transportation, and warehousing in this course. You can also look forward to internships with companies like DHL, Schenker, and UPS!
Would you like a jet-setting career in the aviation industry with the possibility of flying your own aircraft one day? This course will equip you with the specialist and management skills that will make you a valuable addition to international airlines and airports around the world. You will also receive extensive hands-on training in the A320 Aircraft Cockpit Simulator Lab, Virtual Aerodrome Laboratory, and our hangar facility.
Be an aircraft electrical / avionics system specialist, assistant engineer, associate engineer, avionics equipment test engineer, licensed aircraft engineer, or technical support personnel.
Be a distribution officer, freight forwarding specialist, inventory controller, logistics planner / officer / analyst, project manager, purchasing officer, or supply chain executive.
Be an air operations centre coordinator, air traffic control officer, aircraft dispatcher, airline executive / manager, airline station manager, airport terminal duty manager, cabin crew, or pilot.
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RP is a learning hub where every day is a new chance to learn something valuable. The airport runway model at the lab gives a first-hand look at the actual signage and mandatory instruction signs on the runway.
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With a mix of theory and practical lessons, SEG students get the best of both worlds. After understanding how the runway works, students also get to learn how to draw and conceptualise the runway with team members before presenting to the class.
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Aerospace Engineering The aerospace industry is booming, offering plenty of great career opportunities for you. The Diploma in Aerospace Engineering gives you a head start in launching a career in this fast-growing and dynamic field. Acquire solid grounding in aircraft structural maintenance and engine maintenance and repair, while learning all about the strict aviation regulations that govern this global industry. Look forward to hands-on training in our first-rate laboratories, which include a hangar facility with an actual aircraft. Be an airframe and engine inspector, licensed aircraft engineer, material / production planner, non-destructive testing specialist, process engineer, technical production support personnel, or workshop engineer.
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Green Building Energy Management Join the growing ranks of green building technologists and learn how to design and maintain energy efficient buildings. This course prepares you for a career in this exciting and fast developing area. You will acquire in-depth knowledge on how energy efficiency can be applied in the design of buildings and industrial processes. Fun modules include Green Building Technology and Design, Sustainable Energy Systems, and Energy Utilisation and Management. Be an assistant engineer, building and energy auditor, energy specialist, facilities management engineer, green technologist, or research assistant.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Specialisation Options: Biomedical Electronics, Microelectronics, Digital Media and Communications Do you want the freedom to choose from a range of electronics engineering disciplines? In this programme, you will receive a broad, flexible education in key growth areas such as digital media and communications, biomedical electronics, and microelectronics. Expect plenty of hands-on training in our cutting-edge laboratories as you hone your technical skills. Be an associate electronics engineer, associate engineer, engineering assistant, or research assistant.
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Engineering Systems and Management Specialisation Options: Urban Transport Solutions, Intelligent Systems Modern engineering is more than invention. It is increasingly about largescale, complex engineering systems that require expertise across a number of disciplines, and this course is all about that. The Diploma in Engineering Systems and Management will provide you with a holistic education that will help you meet these needs. You will be trained not only in engineering disciplines, but also in system thinking and project management. Graduates can look forward to excellent career prospects in engineering, operations, and project management positions in wide ranging industries such as automation, defence, manufacturing and engineering services, and transport.
Working in groups means no one gets left behind, and this is why studying in RP is so fun and inspiring!
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Engineering Design with Business Keen on learning how to overcome challenges in diverse fields by merging business ideas with engineering know-how to solve real-life problems? This diploma is for you! This course leverages on the strengths of engineering, design, and business skills to help you be industry-ready when you graduate. Have a career in the business and engineering sector, including in the areas of product design and development, business development and planning, project planning and management, electrical and electronics engineering, and entrepreneurship start-ups.
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Engineering Programme Love all things engineering but unsure on the path to take? The Common Engineering Programme provides you the opportunity to build on your foundational knowledge and skills in your first year of study. Through this, you will be able to carefully choose your preferred engineering diploma and area of specialisation.
Further Studies Graduates have the option to pursue exciting degrees, with advanced standing, in institutions of higher learning locally and overseas. Some SEG diplomas also offer accelerated pathways that grant students direct entry to the final year of a degree programme at renowned overseas universities.
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SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY
www.rp.edu.sg/soh Want to be a part of a world-class hospitality education environment which has been recognised through various industry awards and accreditations? Join RP School of Hospitality today.
Evangeline Ong Diploma in Customer Relationship and Service Management (Now known as Diploma in Customer Experience Management with Business) 2013 DBS Scholar 2014 Graduate
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My diploma has given a head start, easing me into my career by enriching me with industry knowledge and skills to be a top customer experience specialist.
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Imagine being the brains behind high-profile conferences, exhilarating sports events, and exciting concerts featuring international stars! This course will equip you with skills and knowledge covering all areas of event management, including conceptualisation, marketing and sales, coordination, and execution of different events. Modules such as Project Management and Scheduling, Event Operations Management, and Exhibition Management will help you unravel the secrets to inspiring events. You can also look forward to our new Event Technology labs and facilities that are sure to enhance your experiential learning. Be a project manager, event entrepreneur, event coordinator / executive / planner, or attractions executive / manager
SOH students get to pick-up essential skills needed for the industry even before they graduate!
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Customer Experience Management with Business
(formerly known as Diploma in Customer Relationship and Service Management) Do you like being part of creating and managing customer experiences? Do you think ‘out-of-the-box’ and are results-driven? This course will set you on the path to a successful career in customer experience management across multiple industry verticals with potential employers, such as ASICS, DBS Bank, Marina Bay Sands, NTUC Income, OCBC, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore Airlines, Singtel, Starhub, Teleperformance Singapore and amongst others. Be a customer experience specialist / manager, sales and marketing officer / executive / manager, or account and relationship officer / executive / manager
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Hotel and Hospitality Management Embrace global opportunities in hospitality! Here, you will learn skills to manage operations in key areas of the hotel business, such as front office, housekeeping, and food and beverage. You will receive extensive handson training at our on-campus hotel training facility. Join this diploma to embark on a fruitful and rewarding career in the hospitality industry. Be a sales and marketing executive / assistant manager, guest relations officer / executive / manager, concierge services executive / manager, or food and beverage executive / manager
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With experienced lecturers who are service stars themselves, SOH students are moulded with the tools needed to be service champions.
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Wellness, Lifestyle and Spa Management
Restaurant and Culinary Operations
Study the business of health and wellness, including health services, medical spas, hotel and resorts, preventative health, beauty, wellness tourism, medical tourism, workplace wellness, and tourism and hospitality. You will be exposed to business, hospitality, and wellness subjects, such as marketing, economics, accounting, health psychology, nutrition, biology, wellness operations, wellness therapies, hospitality, and tourism management, in a variety of interesting and interactive teaching environments.
Discover a new recipe for success in food and beverage (F&B) management. This course will equip you with core knowledge and technical skills, ranging from culinary science to restaurant operations. A team of instructors with a wealth of experience, will ensure that what you learn is highly relevant to the F&B industry. You can look forward to being trained at our well-equipped facilities, such as Oliva and waters edge training kitchen and restaurant, to gear you up for a world of opportunities.
Be a management trainee for hotel spas, wellness marketing executive, medical aesthetic operations, wellness consultant / practitioner, health and fitness consultant, customer service officer / executive / manager, marketing and business executive, administrative services, fitness executive, or health services operations officer / executive / manager
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Be a restaurateur, sommelier, club executive, food and beverage events and promotion executive, restaurant manager, purchasing and retail, apprentice chef, food and beverage butler / captain.
Scholarships Outstanding students have various opportunities to secure prestigious scholarships from organisations like Fairmont Singapore, SwissĂ´tel the Stamford, Marina Bay Sands, Resorts World Sentosa, Teleperformance Singapore, and many more!
SCHOOL OF INFOCOMM
www.rp.edu.sg/soi If you are a problem solver with a passion for emerging technologies and a desire to discover your hidden technical skills, you will be right at home at RP School of Infocomm.
Chan Wei Zhang Diploma in Information Technology 2015 Graduate
The best skill I’ve mastered in RP is learning how to work together in teams. As most of our lessons require team collaboration in order to solve the problem effectively, we get to communicate and work with different people frequently.
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Information Technology Harness your technical abilities and gain the skills to create innovative solutions that change the way the world works with a Diploma in Information Technology. In this programme, you will learn how IT systems are designed and developed, understand the issues faced by industries today, and develop the skills needed to deploy wired and wireless networks securely. Be a cloud operation engineer, IT analyst, software developer, or system and network administrator.
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Business Information Systems Learn to harness the power of IT to solve real-world business problems. Here, you will be given an overall understanding of how businesses operate and the critical role of IT. Gain insights on how to develop these information systems and understand how they support key functions in an organisation such as payroll and human resource management. Be an application support analyst, business analyst, information systems specialist, junior IT consultant, or web developer.
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Be in demand as a savvy professional in the fields of IT and business with a Diploma in Business Applications. This ITbusiness hybrid diploma is designed to give you a firm understanding of IT fundamentals and business processes in key industries such as manufacturing, logistics, banking, hospitality, retail, and healthcare.
Learn how to manage and deliver quality IT services to help businesses improve their performance in this course using a combination of people, processes and information technology. With our own suite of laboratories featuring industry-standard software right here on campus, you will receive plenty of hands-on training as well as opportunity to obtain an internationallyrecognised ITIL Foundation certification to get a head-start in your career.
Be a business development executive, IT support executive, junior business analyst, junior consultant, or software application developer.
Be an IT analyst / executive / manager, IT operations professional, project coordinator or sales specialist for IT solution.
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Interactive and Digital Media
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Leverage on your natural creative skills to become a dynamic digital media producer. Through this course, you will build expertise in interactive web design and development, computer animation, and game development. Look forward to modules such as Game Design and Development, Digital Audio and Video, 3D Graphics and Animation, and Digital Illustration and Imaging.
Join the league of app developers riding the new wave of mobile commerce through this diploma. You will be equipped with in-depth knowledge and technical skills to meet the growing demand for mobile apps. Better yet, you will also build your expertise in IOS and Android, the two leading mobile platforms, as well as related mobile technologies.
Discover all about IT security technologies to protect systems and infrastructure from targeted cyber-attacks. You can look forward to learning how to direct, manage, and operate the security operation centres and be directly involved in tracking and fighting against cybercrimes of the age.
Be an audio-visual editor, computer animator, digital media designer, game and web application developer, or technology specialist.
Be a mobile app designer, mobile app developer, mobile and web developer, or software engineer.
Further Studies Graduates have the option to pursue exciting degrees, with advanced standing, in institutions of higher learning, both locally and overseas.
Be a computer forensic examiner, IT security analyst, IT security engineer, IT security officer, or network security administrator.
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SCHOOL OF SPORTS, HEALTH AND LEISURE www.rp.edu.sg/shl
Want to build a career in the outdoors? Check out RP School of Sports, Health and Leisure, the only polytechnic school in Singapore that offers courses spanning the whole spectrum of sports skills.
Muhammad Haikal Bin Abdul Samad Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Learning 2015 Graduate
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RP is an institution which provides a lot of opportunity for the students to excel and discover new things. The adventurous and fun experiences, along with the process of learning here, have transformed me into an independent learner.
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Before heading to the three-tier challenge ropes course, the lecturer goes through with the class on the different safety and rescue procedures for both the victim and rescuer.
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Sports and Exercise Sciences This diploma will furnish you with knowledge in multidisciplinary areas of sports and exercise science while acquiring practical sports science skills to meet the needs of the sports, fitness, wellness, and health industries. What’s more, develop skills in laboratory / field testing procedures to assess and enhance the performance of athletes. Be an allied educator with the Ministry of Education, competitive sports coach, fitness instructor, health and wellness consultant, or personal trainer.
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Sports and Leisure Management Guess what? This course allows you to combine sports know-how with practical business skills to help you carve out a successful career in Singapore’s growing sports industry. Pick up strong business management and event operations, planning and programming skills here and discover the secrets behind the implementation of world-class events like the Formula 1, Barclays Singapore Open, and Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore. Be an allied educator with the Ministry of Education, country/ fitness club executive, sports and recreation event organiser, sports and recreation marketing executive, or sports retail and merchandising executive.
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Outdoor and Adventure Learning Desk jobs aren’t for everyone. If you are excited by the chance to work with people in a business that promotes active living, this diploma will give you hands-on experience and skills to develop your own outdoor learning programmes. Internships and overseas trips to outdoor centres in Australia and Hong Kong all add to a holistic learning experience. Be a trainer and instructor, camp facilitator, outdoor facilities supervisor, outdoor specialist, or adventure tourism executive.
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Health Management and Promotion Do you enjoy helping people achieve a happy and healthy lifestyle? Through this diploma, you will acquire useful skills to practise and promote holistic well-being that will positively impact people's lives. You will get a firm grounding in psychology, nutrition, and exercise fundamentals, while learning how to encourage behavioural change. You will also learn how to deal with contemporary health issues such as youth obesity, active ageing, and workplace wellness. Be a health and wellness educator, health promotion executive, health research assistant, physical activity and fitness leader, or public health programme executive.
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Health Services Management
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The first and only course of its kind in Singapore, this course offers strong management-oriented training in operations management and healthcare policies, practices, and processes. Here, you will be fully equipped with healthcare knowledge and health service management skills to work alongside other healthcare professionals.
This diploma is great for the passionate, driven sports fans who want to become professional trainers to the next generation of elite athletes. Here, you will master the art and science of coaching. Learn the basics of sports science, psychology, and nutrition while picking up soft skills in communication, athlete and team management, and professional ethics.
Be a business office executive/ assistant, case management assistant, corporate services executive / assistant, operations executive / assistant, patient service associate, or quality management executive / assistant.
Be an allied educator with the Ministry of Education, fitness trainer / instructor, PE teacher, sports administrator, sports coach, sports instructor, or sports official.
SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY FOR THE ARTS www.rp.edu.sg/sta
We help you unleash your talents and groom you as a professional for the creative industries. Through a wide range of programmes and an interdisciplinary approach, we harness your imagination, hone your artistic capabilities, fuel your passion, and develop your storytelling skills. You will also learn how to use next-gen technology effectively to enhance and deliver creative expressions for maximum impact.
Teo Rui Hsien Brian Diploma in Sonic Arts Year 2
What I enjoy most about RP’s PBL system is how we get the chance to figure things out on our own instead of being spoon-fed the answers. As we are given a fixed amount of time to solve the problem each day, we learn how to manage our time and resources too!
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Media Production and Design Dominate the ever-evolving media landscape with the Diploma in Media Production and Design (DMPD). You’ll gain knowledge and skills to produce effective content across various platforms – from conventional print-based media to digital and internet-based experiences. Be an assistant producer, graphic designer, media manager, TV director, video editor, or web designer.
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Sonic Arts Harness the power of sound as a creative tool for information and entertainment with the Diploma in Sonic Arts (DSA). You will gain knowledge and skills to record live sounds and create appropriate aural experiences for visual production, presentation, and performance. Be an arranger, audio post-production editor, composer, dialogue editor, live sound engineer, or sound / audio designer.
Arts and Theatre Management A unique programme, the Diploma in Arts and Theatre Management (DATM) combines the creative, technical, and aesthetic aspects to provide training in both arts management and technical theatre. Covering both local and international perspectives in the arts, the DATM prepares you for an exciting career in the arts and cultural sectors. Be an arts administrator, art liaison officer, arts programmer, front-ofhouse manager, lighting designer, production coordinator, set and costume designer, or stage manager.
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Besides their courses, STA is also known for their outstanding facilities! Some of the places you can look forward to learn at include the Audio Control and Mix Room , Audio Synthesis Lab, Games Study Space, Multi-track Recording Teaching Studio, Play Design Studio, Rapid Prototyping and Modelling Lab, Theatre and Costume Production Lab, Vision Control Room and, Video and Audio Post Production Suites.
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Game Design Enter the dynamic industry of game design and production with the Diploma in Game Design (DGD). Be part of a new generation of well-rounded entrepreneurial game designers who are equipped with design knowledge and technical skills. Be a 2D artist, game designer, game producer, game quality assurance tester, game studio founder, or level designer.
Design for User Experience Uncover how great design can enhance the user experience in profound and delightful ways with the Diploma in Design for User Experience (DDUX). Gain highly transferable design skills to work in a variety of industries that require the ability to apply user-centred design knowledge in product, service, digital and spatial design. Be an assistant designer, creative consultant, user experience consultant, user experience designer, or web designer.
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CENTRE FOR ENTERPRISE AND COMMUNICATION www.rp.edu.sg/cec
Boundless creativity, smart strategies, and an understanding of how our consumer habits are changing – these are all part of a career in business and communication. If you are hoping to be a part of the thriving media or social-enterprise industry, join the RP Centre for Enterprise and Communication!
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RP is the place to go if you want to stretch your potential and nurture your talents and abilities! The facilities at CEC enable us to put into action on what we’ve learnt and get a taste of the industry.
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Mass Communication Specialisation Options: Journalism, PR and Marketing Communication Join the diverse and dynamic field of integrated communications as an expert in digital media, public relations (PR), and journalism. The Diploma in Mass Communication will provide you with a strong foundation of knowledge across all media platforms, including print, broadcast, and digital, as well as the know-how to tailor messages to specific audiences. Be an advertising executive, assistant producer, journalist / writer, PR executive, corporate communications executive, or marketing communications executive.
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Consumer Behaviour and Research Delve into the hearts and minds of people to understand how, why, where, and when they make purchasing decisions with this course. Combining business and psychology to teach students all about consumer behaviour and social psychology, you will learn how to creatively apply these formulas in marketing strategies such as advertising, promotion, and business ideas. The programme is strongly supported by the industry and offers fun modules such as Psychology, Marketing, Branding, Advertising and Promotion, Business Law, Research Methods, and Human Resource Management. Be an advertising and promotion executive, assistant brand manager, assistant marketing manager, marketing executive, business analyst, business intelligence executive, consumer insights researcher, market research executive, or social research executive.
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RP’s Problem-based Learning teaching method stirs students to ask thoughtprovoking questions during and after presentations.
Cool Facilities The Media Lab and Market Research Lab at CEC provides students with the opportunity to hone their creative and technical skills in advanced laboratory facilities, while the Social’ution Live Lab exposes students to social entrepreneurship in a real-life retail setting. The Incubation Centre and Ideation Space provides a conducive environment for the generation of creative and innovative business ideas.
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Social Enterprise Management Looking for a business and sociology programme to prepare you to do business with a heart? The Diploma in Social Enterprise Management combines the best of business and sociology to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs that are business-ready and socially driven. Get ready for an inspiring experience through exciting overseas learning trips to countries such as Australia and Myanmar and internship programmes with established industry partners! Be a business development executive, corporate social responsibility executive, finance and admin executive, marketing executive, social entrepreneur, community engagement executive, fundraising executive, programme executive, social services executive, administration executive, management support officer, public education executive, or social policy executive, manpower development executive, social research executive, or assistant community manager.
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Human Resource Management with Psychology Become a champion of human capital management by combining the best of international studies with psychology. This is a unique programme that covers human resources (HR), psychology, and international studies. The course is specially designed to integrate the latest science in human behavioural studies with the specialised skills of working in HR in an increasingly diverse environment. What’s more, you will develop an understanding of employment law, labour relations, people development, performance management, talent management, and industrial organisational psychology. Be an employee relations specialist, organisational culture consultant, wellbeing specialist, career development counsellor, learning & development executive, people operations executive, or human resource partner.
Global Exposure CEC students have had the opportunity to travel to countries such as Shanghai, China, Hong Kong, and Cambodia for Entrepreneurship, Social Enterprise, and overseas study trips.
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SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE
∞ Diploma in Biomedical Sciences ∞ Diploma in Biotechnology ∞ Diploma in Materials Science ∞ Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences ∞ Diploma in Environmental Science ∞ Diploma in Marine Science and Aquaculture
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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
∞ Diploma in Industrial and Operations Management [R11] ∞ Diploma in Aerospace Avionics [R20] ∞ Diploma in Supply Chain Management [R21] ∞ Diploma in Aviation Management [R39] ∞ Diploma in Aerospace Engineering [R40] ∞ Diploma in Green Building Energy Management [R41] ∞ Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering [R50] ∞ Diploma in Engineering Systems and Management [R54] ∞ Diploma in Engineering Design [R56] with Business ∞ Common Engineering Programme [R42]
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY
∞ Diploma in Integrated Events Management ∞ Diploma in Customer Experience Management with Business (formerly known as Diploma in Customer Relationship and Service Management) ∞ Diploma in Hotel and Hospitality Management ∞ Diploma in Wellness, Lifestyle and Spa Management ∞ Diploma in Restaurant and Culinary Operations
SCHOOL OF INFOCOMM
∞ Diploma in Information Technology ∞ Diploma in Business Information Systems ∞ Diploma in Business Applications ∞ Diploma in IT Service Management ∞ Diploma in Interactive and Digital Media ∞ Diploma in Mobile Software Development ∞ Diploma in Infocomm Security Management
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∞ Diploma in Sports and Exercise Sciences ∞ Diploma in Sports and Leisure Management ∞ Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Learning ∞ Diploma in Health Management and Promotion ∞ Diploma in Health Services Management ∞ Diploma in Sports Coaching
SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY FOR THE ARTS
∞ Diploma in Media Production and Design ∞ Diploma in Sonic Arts ∞ Diploma in Arts and Theatre Management ∞ Diploma in Game Design ∞ Diploma in Design for User Experience
CENTRE FOR ENTERPRISE AND COMMUNICATION
∞ Diploma in Mass Communication ∞ Diploma in Consumer Behaviour and Research ∞ Diploma in Social Enterprise Management ∞ Diploma in Human Resource Management with Psychology
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ABBREVIATION
School of Applied Science School of Engineering School of Sports, Health and Leisure School of Infocomm School of Hospitality School of Technology for the Arts Centre for Enterprise and Communication
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