Double Degree Programmes
Introduction
Eng* + Bizad
Eng* + Econs
BEng(Hons) / BBA(Hons or
Acc.Hons) ; or
BEng(Hons) / BSocSci(Hons); or
BEng(Hons) / BBA or
BBA(Acc)
BEng(Hons) / BA
• Most programmes are designed to be completed in
five years (9 to 10 semesters).
• Maximum candidature is seven years for the DDP
Eng/Biz(Acc) & six years for the other DDPs.
*All Engineering programmes except Engineering Science
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Objectives – DDP (Engin & Bizad)
This programme aims to provide students with
• high quality professional engineering
education and
• leadership and management knowledge &
skills (organisation, finance, accounting,
marketing, economics, law, operations, etc).
This combination of engineering and business skills will
produce a new breed of business-savvy engineers in
the marketplace.
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Objectives – DDP (Engin & Econs)
Engineering & Economics are complementary both
in their intellectual tools and in their objects of study!
• Engineering – innovative and creative application
of mathematical and scientific principles to the
creation of products, technology and services for
the good of humanity
• Economics – optimal choice and combinations of
such systems for the achievement of maximum
wealth given the society’s limited resources
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Entry Requirements (Yr 2 Intake)
• At least CAP of 4.0 but preferable for CAP >4.2 after
first year
• Economics – Required to read at least two Economics
modules at point of application
• Business – Advised to read one or two business modules
• Interviews may be required.
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Curriculum Structure*
BEng (Hons) & BBA (Hons) / BBA
Modules
BBA(Hons)
MCs
Business
76
Engineering
90
Common
32#
University Level
12
TOTAL
210#
BBA
MCs
60
94
28#
12
194#
# Minimum MCs, depending on department of study, area of specialization
and availability of common modules.
* Curriculum structure is subject to changes.
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Curriculum Structure*
BEng (Hons) & BBA (Acc.) / BBA (Acc.Hons.)
Modules
BBA (Acc.Hons) BBA (Acc.)
MCs
MCs
Biz + Acc
108
88
Engineering
106
106
Common
16
16
Univ Level
12
12
TOTAL
242
222
* Curriculum structure is subject to changes.
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Curriculum Structure*
BEng (Hons) & BSocSci in Econs (Hons)/BA in Econs
Modules
BSocSci
(Hons) MCs
Economics
69
Engineering
78
Common
44
University Level
12
TOTAL
203
BA MCs
48
98
24
12
182
* Curriculum structure is subject to changes.
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Grading and Degree Classification for
BEng(Hons)/ BBA(Hons) and BBA
Double Degree
B.Eng(Hons)/
BBA(Hons)
B.Eng(Hons)/
BBA
Degree
Eng./Biz Common ULR
MCs
MCs
MCs
Total
B.Eng(Hons)
90
32#
12
134#
BBA(Hons)
76
32#
12
120#
B.Eng(Hons)
94
28#
12
134#
BBA
60
28#
12
100#
# Minimum MCs, depending on department of study, area of specialization
and availability of common modules.
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Grading and Degree Classification for
BEng(Hons)/BBA (Acc.Hons) and BBA(Acc)
Double Degree
B.Eng(Hons)/
BBA(Acc.Hons)
B.Eng(Hons)/
BBA(Acc)
Degree
Eng./Biz Common ULR
MCs
MCs
MCs
Total
B.Eng(Hons)
106
16
12
134
BBA(Acc.Hons)
108
16
12
136
B.Eng(Hons)
106
16
12
134
BBA(Acc)
88
16
12
116
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Grading and Degree Classification for
BEng(Hons)/ BSocSci(Hons) and BA Major in Economics
Eng./Biz Common ULR
MCs
MCs
MCs
Double Degree
Degree
B.Eng(Hons)/
BSocSci(Hons)
in Economics
B.Eng(Hons)
78
44
12
134
BSocSci(Hons)
69
44
12
125
B.Eng(Hons)
98
24
12
134
BA
48
24
12
84
B.Eng(Hons)/
BA in
Economics
Total
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Exit
• Students can choose to leave the programme or
• Students are required to leave if they fail to meet the
requirements depending on the year of admission:
– Before AY 2011/2012: CAP of 4.0 for home fac degree
– W.e.f. AY 2011/2012: CAP of 4.0 for home fac degree
AND CAP of 3.5 for the second degree
Curriculum & Time Table Issues
• Students may seek the assistance of their own
Departmental administrators (Ms Lesley Poong,
Office of UG Programs for Common Engineering
students).
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
• All Engineering modules will be pre-allocated according to
the recommended schedules for Semesters 1 & 2 (i.e. no
bidding via CORS is required)
• Detailed recommended schedules will be available from
your departments.
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MORE INFORMATION
• FoE Undergraduate Programmes website:
http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/ugrad/
• Respective DDP websites:
Eng + Bizad:
http://www.nus.edu.sg/prog/engbiz/overview.html
Eng + Econs: http://www.nus.edu.sg/prog/engecon/
• For enquiries, please email:
Ms Lesley Poong engpge@nus.edu.sg
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Questions?