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Changing times give rise to changing needs. Nowadays, engineers are not only limited to building infrastructures but are also involved in the designing and manufacturing process. In this fast pace society, many engineers are also required to venture into other industry, most notably the service sector. These non-manufacturing companies often feel compelled to tap into the logical mindset, critically analytic skills and work flexibility that most engineers possess. Thus, tertiary institutes in Singapore need to equip engineering undergraduates with the necessary skills to survive in the rapidly evolving engineering landscape.

Engineering studies in NUS encourages diversity in view with the current career demands. Students are given opportunities to enroll in other elective courses outside their major to experience future multidisciplinary engineering fields. Many embedded programs such as EG1413, project work etc. also ultimately helps to build on communications, management and decision making skills. There are also minor programs, overseas/local industrial attachment, exchange programs and internships for those who are really keen to broaden their education. With all this great opportunities, engineers will be prepared to use a holistic approach when faced with complex problems.

While flexibility is important, great emphasis is also put into specialization. Engineers need to be good in what they are good at. They are groomed with a strong foundation in scientific fundamentals and engineering concepts. Laboratory practical work and tutorial classes make learning more effective and also seek to prepare them in their respective area of interest. They will also be exposed to cutting edge technology and complicated machinery so as to get comfortable working in a computer reliant environment. Finally, engineers are further edged on to think critically and creatively to produce innovative ideas. All these skills and qualities ensure that the engineer can systematically break down the problem and conquer it in parts swiftly.

With sufficient training, engineers will then be empowered to practice their profession with greater competence and confidence in this ever changing world.

1st post!

yay! just created this blog for eg1471. This is my second blog so far. Left my first blog to the webs after posting 3 times a long time ago... :)