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 2 Double Degree Programmes 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. 3 Double Degree Programmes 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 4 Double Degree Programmes 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. 5 Double Degree Programmes Curriculum Structure: BEng (Hons) & BBA (Hons) / BBA Modules BBA(Hons) MCs Business 76 Engineering 90 Common 32# University Level 12 TOTAL 208# BBA MCs 60 94 28# 12 192# # Minimum MCs, depending on department of study, area of specialization and availability of common modules. 6 Double Degree Programmes Curriculum Structure: BEng (Hons) & BBA (Acc. / BBA (Acc.Hons.) Modules BBA (Acc.Hons) MCs Biz 108 Engineering 106 Common 16 University Level 12 TOTAL 242 BBA (Acc.) MCs 88 106 16 12 222 7 Double Degree Programmes Curriculum Structure: BEng (Hons) & BSocSci in Economics (Hons)/BA in Economics Modules BSocSci (Hons) MCs Economics 69 Engineering 78 Common 44 University Level 12 TOTAL 203 BA MCs 48 98 24 12 182 8 Double Degree Programmes 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# 9 Double Degree Programmes 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 10 Double Degree Programmes 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 11 Double Degree Programmes 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). 12 Double Degree Programmes 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 posted at the following Eng UG website: http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/ugrad/recommendedsch.html • For enquiry, please email engbox28@nus.edu.sg 13 Double Degree Programmes 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 14 Double Degree Programmes Questions?