NUS Chemical Engineering or SUTD

[notaniceguy98]

title says it all! need to choose among two

 

[Kyoji83]

NUS cause recognize by PEB Sg.

title says it all! need to choose among two

 

[leatherdaddy1]

NUS cause recognize by PEB Sg.

Unless the person wishes to become a PE, looking for recognition by PEB is not meaningful.

 

[leatherdaddy1]

title says it all! need to choose among two

SUTD is a bit quirky in the way they run courses. It is highly 'multi-disciplinary', and to me it comes off as more of a design school than a STEM school. Apart from that students also learn a bit of business, entrepreneurship, social sciences, and other stuff.

Some would view this as a more holistic education, and that it helps them have a broader foundation. Others would think it makes them a 'jack of all trades, master of none'.

So at the end of the day both are good options, neither is objectively better than the other for schools of this caliber. It depends on what you're looking for.

 

[ForSIT]

But based on GES.

Their pay and employability dont differ much lol
Or maybe SUTD is even more in terms of pay

Would rather take higher pay than PE but lower pay?
lets be pragmatic


Anyways just got offered by SIT ICT Information Security
Dont know if wanna wait for SMU infosys reply or not since I went for their interview too

 

[notaniceguy98]

SUTD is a bit quirky in the way they run courses. It is highly 'multi-disciplinary', and to me it comes off as more of a design school than a STEM school. Apart from that students also learn a bit of business, entrepreneurship, social sciences, and other stuff.

Some would view this as a more holistic education, and that it helps them have a broader foundation. Others would think it makes them a 'jack of all trades, master of none'.

So at the end of the day both are good options, neither is objectively better than the other for schools of this caliber. It depends on what you're looking for.

My relatives are suggesting NUS cause prestige and yeah peb recognition. Do you think it will affect my salary and employment as I graduate?

 

[notaniceguy98]

NUS cause recognize by PEB Sg.

Im most likely going for info systems in sutd so i dont think it matters! but just wondering what diff peb recognition makes in terms of employment. would appreciate if u could share

 

[Kyoji83]

PE (Chem) is still a new thing so nothing change in the industry.

For Civil, Mech & Elect, companies doing government projects start not to hire those who BEng is not recognize by PEB Sg due to BCA requirement.

So this group of people are not here & there start to worry about their job security.

End of day, they still can survive if they have relevant polytechnic diploma but there is a stop in their career advancement or even indirect downgrade.

Im most likely going for info systems in sutd so i dont think it matters! but just wondering what diff peb recognition makes in terms of employment. would appreciate if u could share

Unless the person wishes to become a PE, looking for recognition by PEB is not meaningful.

 

[Kyoji83]

Let assume both have the same salary & position. With a PE status, you can earn more income.

For example, monthly income for years because you sign in maintenance report or single payment for investigation/commission report.

So base on this case, NUS can help you earn more then SUTD.

My relatives are suggesting NUS cause prestige and yeah peb recognition. Do you think it will affect my salary and employment as I graduate?

 

[leatherdaddy1]

My relatives are suggesting NUS cause prestige and yeah peb recognition. Do you think it will affect my salary and employment as I graduate?

Unless you want to become a professional engineer (which the vast majority of engineers in any sector don't do, or need to do), having 'PEB recognition' is not meaningful.

NUS does have some brand value in Singapore and some parts of Asia, but that doesn't necessarily translate into higher salary, employment rate, etc in the industry. SUTD markets itself really well, and I doubt you'll have trouble finding employment with that.

If I was making the choice, I would look at the module listing and see what is more interesting. If your interest is pure science, and you have the mindset of a scientist or academic, NUS would be better. But if you are more business/industry minded, I would recommend SUTD.

 

[Kyoji83]

As a student, it will be good to know & chose which module that you are interested.

However from my recruiter, hiring manager & candidate experience, no one is interested in what modules you have learn expect got about 1% of SME will check my transcript on what I learn.

Unless you want to become a professional engineer (which the vast majority of engineers in any sector don't do, or need to do), having 'PEB recognition' is not meaningful.

NUS does have some brand value in Singapore and some parts of Asia, but that doesn't necessarily translate into higher salary, employment rate, etc in the industry. SUTD markets itself really well, and I doubt you'll have trouble finding employment with that.

If I was making the choice, I would look at the module listing and see what is more interesting. If your interest is pure science, and you have the mindset of a scientist or academic, NUS would be better. But if you are more business/industry minded, I would recommend SUTD.

 

[leatherdaddy1]

As a student, it will be good to know & chose which module that you are interested.

However from my recruiter, hiring manager & candidate experience, no one is interested in what modules you have learn expect got about 1% of SME will check my transcript on what I learn.

The purpose of a university education is greater than appeasing recruiters. I have that premise in mind when I respond to TS's queries. And that's why it's important to look at module content before making a choice.

If someone thinks the purpose of going to university is to just get a degree that will benefit your career or job prospects the most, then I'll gladly defer to your "expertise".

 

[Kyoji83]

I work full time & study part time for many years before I get my degree. Like a lot of my part time classmates from different level of education, our main objective to get a higher qualification like degree is for career advancement & salary increment.

I always feel that people who comment of 'for Knowledge & Interest' are just packaging to present & sound better in a job interview. Will you waste so much time & money just for knowledge & Interest at exchange of commitment like family?

Of course, how adult leaner like me think will be different from student who are choosing their next higher level of education cause majorly of the students can afford the time & parent money to do it without daily expense like bills chasing after them.

The purpose of a university education is greater than appeasing recruiters. I have that premise in mind when I respond to TS's queries. And that's why it's important to look at module content before making a choice.

If someone thinks the purpose of going to university is to just get a degree that will benefit your career or job prospects the most, then I'll gladly defer to your "expertise".