Temasek Polytechnic
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| Temasek Polytechnic | |
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| 淡馬錫理工學院 | |
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| Motto | Bringing Education To Life and Life to Education |
| Established | 1990 |
| Type | Public |
| Principal | Mr Boo Kheng Hua |
| Admin. staff | Approx. 1,200 |
| Students | Approx. 15,000 |
| Location | Tampines, Singapore |
| Campus | 30-hectares |
| Website | www.tp.edu.sg |
Temasek Polytechnic (Abbreviation: TP; Chinese: 淡马锡理工学院; Malay: Politeknik Temasek) is the third polytechnic to be set up in Singapore. The Institute was established on April 6, 1990 and has a 30 hectare campus near the Bedok Reservoir in the eastern part of Singapore. Temasek Polytechnic has approximately 15,000 full-time students and more than 1,200 academic and administrative staff. Temasek Polytechnic has received The Public Service Excellence Award, People Developer Award, Singapore Quality Class as well as ISO 9001 and ISO 14000 certifications.
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[edit] Logo
Reflecting the name "Temasek", which is the first undisputed recorded name of a settlement in Singapore, the Polytechnic's logo reflects the spirit of Singapore.
The logo depicts a stylised image of a lion's face. The symmetrical layout indicates the sound foundation for the goals and consists of an open book representing knowledge. The ascending staircases represent multiple entry points into the Polytechnic as well as indicate that education is a life-long, continual process.
Temasek Polytechnic's corporate colour is red.
[edit] Mission, Vision & Values
[edit] Mission
To prepare school-leavers and working adults for a future of dynamic change, with relevant knowledge, life-long skills, character, and a thirst for continuous improvement.
[edit] Vision
To be a world-class institution in the global education network, reputed for their programmes, applied research, managerial excellence and innovative corporate culture.
[edit] Values
- Responsibility for the continued growth and success of Temasek Polytechnic
- Respect for the dignity of the individual
- Integrity of the highest order
- Student-centredness
- Future-orientation
[edit] Academic Schools
Temasek Polytechnic has six academic schools, consisting of 52 courses and programmes.
[edit] School of Applied Science
- Diploma in Applied Food Science & Nutrition
- Diploma in Baking & Culinary Science
- Diploma in Biomedical Science
- Diploma in Biotechnology
- Diploma in Consumer Science & Technology
- Diploma in Chemical Engineering
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science
- Diploma in Veterinary Technology
[edit] School of Business
- Diploma in Accounting & Finance
- Diploma in Business/Logistics & Operations Management/Marketing
- Diploma in Business Information Technology
- Diploma in Communications & Media Management
- Diploma in Culinary & Catering Management
- Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Business
- Diploma in Law & Management
- Diploma in Leisure & Resort Management
- Diploma in Retail Management
- Business Studies Grouping
[edit] School of Design
- Diploma in Apparel Design & Merchandising
- Diploma in Environment Design
- Diploma in Interactive Media Design
- Diploma in Interior Architecture & Design
- Diploma in Moving Images
- Diploma in Product & Industrial Design
- Diploma in Retail & Hospitality Design
- Diploma in Visual Communication
[edit] School of Engineering
- Diploma in 3D Interactive Media Technology
- Diploma in Aerospace Electronics
- Diploma in Aerospace Engineering
- Diploma in Aviation Management & Services
- Diploma in Biomedical Informatics & Engineering
- Diploma in Business Process & Systems Engineering
- Diploma in Clean Energy
- Diploma in Computer Engineering
- Diploma in Electronics
- Diploma in Green Building & Sustainability
- Diploma in Info-Comm & Network Engineering
- Diploma in Integrated Facility Management
- Diploma in Media & Communication Technology
- Diploma in Microelectronics
- Common Engineering Programme
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering Programme
[edit] School of Humanities & Social Sciences
- Diploma in Early Childhood Studies
- Diploma in Gerontological Management Studies
- Diploma in Psychology Studies
[edit] School of Informatics & IT
- Diploma in Business Intelligence & Analytics (NEW)
- Diploma in Cyber & Digital Security
- Diploma in Digital Forensics
- Diploma in Financial Business Informatics
- Diploma in Game & Entertainment Technology
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Diploma in Interactive Media Informatics
- Diploma in Mobile & Network Services (formerly known as Diploma in Mobile & Wireless Computing
[edit] Tourism Academy
- Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Business
[edit] Campus features
Temasek Polytechnic's state-of-the-art campus was designed by the late architect James Stirling. TP's campus features include:
- 61 Lecture Theaters
- 1240-seater Temasek Convention Centre
- 6 canteens
- 570-seater and 250-seater Auditoria
- An Outdoor Amphitheatre
- Industry-relevant Laboratories and Training Facilities
- An 11-storey Library
- 1st Avenue, a retail shop run by students
- Track & field stadium
- Multi-purpose astroturf
- 3-dimensional rockwall
- Volleyball/netball courts
- Netball court
- Beach volleyball court
- Training pool
- Olympic-size swimming pool
- Children's wading pool
- Football/rugby pitch
- Street soccer courts
- Basketball courts
- Tennis courts
- Cricket pitch
- Six-station fitness corner
- Rock gymnasium
- Adventure Learning Course
- BBQ pits
- An air-conditioned Food Court (Flavours)
- 3 student-run Cafés (Sugarloaf Café, Bistro Walk, Deli Delight)
- 1 student-run fine dining restaurant (The Top Table)
- CHEERS convenience store
[edit] Co-curricular activities
[edit] Academic Studies Clubs
- Applied Science Studies Club (ASC)
- Business Studies Club (BSC)
- Design Studies Club (DSC)
- Engineering Studies Club (ESC)
- Informatics & IT Studies Club (IITSC)
- Humanities & Social Sciences Studies Club (HSSSC)
[edit] Adventure
- Adventure Club
- Experiential Learning Facilitators (ELF)
[edit] Arts & Culture
- Band
- Chinese Orchestra
- Choir
- Dance Ensemble (Modern & Hip Hop)
- Dikir Barat
- Divo Diva
- Fusion Percussion
- Indian Dance Group
- Malay Dance Group
- Music Vox
- Production Crew
- Salvo Drums
- Teatro (DramaTec, Titisan Temasek & Rauthirum)
[edit] Community Service
[edit] Interest Groups
- Aerospace Engineering Interest Group
- Atomic Club
- Blackbox
- Beyond Boundaries
- Double B
- Energy Oasis
- ENGINEERRUS Newsletter Team
- FDM (Integrated Facility Design & Management)
- G-Force
- Global Connect Club
- Green Interest Group
- International Students
- i.Hub (Infocomm & Network Engineering)
- i.Live
- Japanese Cultural Group
- Microsoft Student Community
- NYAA Challenge
- PACEsetters
- TP-BP Mentors
- TP Cliquers
- TP Debates
- TP Toastmasters
- Visual Central
[edit] Sports
- Sports Club
- 10-Pin Bowling
- Archery
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Canoe-polo
- Cheerleading
- Cricket
- Dragon Boat
- Floorball
- Hayashi-Ha Shitoryu Karate
- Hockey
- Kayak Racing
- Life-Saving
- Netball
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Sport Climbing
- Squash
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Taekwondo
- Tennis
- Touch Football
- Track & Field
- Triathlon
- Volleyball
- Wakeboarding
- Water Polo
[edit] Students' Union
- The Temasek Polytechnic Students' Union
[edit] Alumni
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This article's list of alumni may not follow Wikipedia's verifiability or notability policies. Please improve this article by removing names that do not have independent reliable sources cited within this article showing they are notable and alumni or by incorporating the relevant publications into the body of the article through appropriate citations. (January 2011) |
- Hady Mirza - Season 2 Singapore Idol and World's First Asian Idol
- Sylvia Ratonel - Reached top 2 for Season 3 Singapore Idol
- Josiah Khor Boon En - Tanjong Pagar United F.C Player (2 time Sleague top scorer). Diploma in Financial Business Informatics
- Royston Tan - Famous Singaporean Filmmaker. Graduated from Temasek Design School, Diploma in Visual Communication
- Darren Sim - International Speaker on Technology & Microsoft MVP. Graduated from Temasek InfoTech School
[edit] External links
- Temasek Polytechnic Homepage
- Temasek Polytechnic List of Co-Curricular Activities
- The Virtual Business School (VBUS) in Temasek Polytechnic
- Reuters-Temasek Polytechnic Financial Information Laboratory
- Temasek Polytechnic Blog
- Cut-off-points to matriculation into Temasek Polytechnic
- List of universities that offer advanced standing to Temasek Polytechnic's graduates
- Ministry of Education, Singapore
- School of Engineering, Temasek Polytechnic
- School of Informatics & IT, Temasek Polytechnic
- Webometrics Ranking of World Universities
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