New poly programme allows students to take modules from business, IT & engineering before choosing their course

In the past, diploma courses were like standard set meals — fixed and predictable.

Now? They can be fusion bowls — a mix of cuisines — which is a balance of interest and familiarity.

Or like getting a gelato — where students get a taste of different "flavours" like Business, IT, and Engineering, before making a final decision.

Having skills in different fields is becoming more valuable in the workplace these days. So how can students build that kind of versatility?

Fret not, Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) is offering courses that combine two or more fields of study, in hopes of helping their graduates become attractive candidates to future employers.

Chances are, parents will love these choices too.

New courses to snag a spot at NYP

Common Business & Technology Programme (C24)

Interested in Business, IT, and Engineering (BITE) but not quite sure which field to dive into, why not consider the Common Business & Technology Programme?

This new first-of-its-kind cross-school Common Entry Programme is offered exclusively by NYP.

In this course, students will take foundational modules for these three fields in their first semester, giving them more time to explore their interests through hands-on experience and gain a clearer understanding before committing to a specific diploma by the end of semester one or two, depending on the path they choose.

It’s like taking a bite from the taster set before ordering a specific dish. Ideal for those who are adventurous but also pragmatic.

Students can choose from one of the eight diploma options across three different fields, depending on where their heart and mind lead them to:

Business Path

• Diploma in Business Management [New Specialisations]

IT Path

• Diploma in Business & Financial Technology
• Diploma in Applied AI & Analytics
• Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics
• Diploma in Information Technology

Engineering Path

• Diploma in Cloud Engineering [New Course]
• Diploma in AI & Data Engineering
• Diploma in Sustainability in Engineering with Business

Diploma in Biomedical Science with Analytics (C25)

Diploma in Biomedical Science with Analytics is the new course for all the budding scientists out there. It’s the only full-time diploma that offers biomedical science training with a focus on data analytics and AI in the curriculum.

Biomedical Science? Analytics? To be honest, I don’t know much about them, but they definitely sound extremely relevant in today’s economy.

It goes without saying that data analytics and AI are in-demand hard skills right now.

In this course, students have the opportunity to develop analytical capabilities through modules such as AI & Data Analytics and Biochemical Analysis, which helps to open more doors than just to the biomedical industry.

Diploma in Business Management (C94)

It might be impossible to be a jack of all trades, but students can be a master of two, with NYP’s Diploma in Business Management. This is the only business diploma that allows students to pursue a dual specialisation starting in their second academic year.

Furthermore, it has introduced two new specialisations: Business Psychology, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Business Digitalisation to this diploma.

Here’s a quick look at the full list of specialisations it offers:

• Business Psychology [New specialisation]
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Business Digitalisation [New specialisation]
• International Business Management
• Marketing & Digital Communication
• Human Capital Management
• E-Commerce & Retail Management
• Supply Chain & Logistics Management

Opportunities from industry leaders and university partners

NYP has partnered with industry leaders like Amazon, DBS, FedEx, Raffles Hotel and many more, giving students the opportunity to learn directly from industry experts and gain hands-on, practical skills that are future-ready.

What’s more? Every student will get the chance to go overseas for enriching short trips, internships, or spend a semester with one of their 70 partners, including universities, in over 20 countries, such as France, Germany, South Korea, China and more.

These experiences give students broader exposure and a global perspective that goes beyond the classroom.

When and how to apply for these courses via the Early Admissions Exercise?

Hungry to apply after seeing the new course menu offerings?

Students can now chope a spot in their dream course through the Early Admissions Exercise (EAE) before taking their O’Levels, or if they’re final-year ITE Nitec/Higher Nitec students. It’s no longer just about grades.

Be prepared and make sure to take note of the application dates.

• O-Level Students: Jun. 26 to Jul. 2, 2025
• ITE Final-Year Nitec/Higher Nitec Students: Jun. 12 to 18, 2025
• Working Adults: Jun. 2 to 29, 2025

Need more EAE tips? Check them out here.

This branded article makes the writer wish she could be 16 again to either relive her good ol’ days or be able to study one of these diploma courses.

Top photo from Nanyang Polytechnic.