Part time degree Engineering

[PKFoong]

Part time degree NUS-Electronics Engineering and NTU part time degree -Electrical and Electronics Engineering , which school would you choose?

any one can advise....

 

[Acre45]

Part time degree NUS-Electronics Engineering and NTU part time degree -Electrical and Electronics Engineering , which school would you choose?

any one can advise....

NTU, when it comes to Engineering. NTU>NUS

 

[wantonmeekia]

Part time degree NUS-Electronics Engineering and NTU part time degree -Electrical and Electronics Engineering , which school would you choose?

any one can advise....

BTech offered by NUS is easier to manage for polytechnic graduates.

On the other hand, BEng offered by NTU is the same degree as your full-time peers. I cannot deny that the BEng offered by NTU is more recognized but it is a lot harder to manage especially for part-time folks. I've seen many of my classmates doing very well in polytechnic but only to feel extremely demoralized in NTU/NUS (full-time syllabus).

The BTech on the other hand is easier to manage. I've seen quite a number of my colleagues doing relatively well. BTech offered by NUS is also recognized by Public Service jobs.

 

[PKFoong]

NTU, when it comes to Engineering. NTU>NUS

Thanks for the advice...

 

[PKFoong]

BTech offered by NUS is easier to manage for polytechnic graduates.

On the other hand, BEng offered by NTU is the same degree as your full-time peers. I cannot deny that the BEng offered by NTU is more recognized but it is a lot harder to manage especially for part-time folks. I've seen many of my classmates doing very well in polytechnic but only to feel extremely demoralized in NTU/NUS (full-time syllabus).

The BTech on the other hand is easier to manage. I've seen quite a number of my colleagues doing relatively well. BTech offered by NUS is also recognized by Public Service jobs.

Actually this is the reason what I’m struggling now... I got do the research on the part time bachelor of tech in NUS and bachelor of eng in NTU, they said that nus bachelor of tech is different with Full time (syllabus) and ntu is same with Full time and get the certificate same with FT
so this is one of my concern, as the school fees of both degree are roughly the same ( NTU a bit more expensive)

 

[wantonmeekia]

Actually this is the reason what I’m struggling now... I got do the research on the part time bachelor of tech in NUS and bachelor of eng in NTU, they said that nus bachelor of tech is different with Full time (syllabus) and ntu is same with Full time and get the certificate same with FT
so this is one of my concern, as the school fees of both degree are roughly the same ( NTU a bit more expensive)

I can totally relate and understand. Depends on your objective, I've listed down a few pros and cons of both BTech (NUS) and BEng (NTU)

BTech (NUS):

Pros:
1. Easier to manage. It is specially designed for polytechnic graduates.
2. Higher chance to get a better hons = Better pay
3. I was told (I may be wrong) that the exam papers are slightly different compared to full-time students. Easier to manage I guess?

Cons:
1. Different degree awarded. BEng and BTech.

BEng (NTU)

Pros:
1. Same degree as full-time. No difference in degree.
2. Some say better quality.

Cons:
1. Harder to manage. The gap between Diploma and Degree is quite big. Many of my friends who score high GPAs (3.5 and above) find it hard to do well in their BEng. Of course, some others will do well but the approach is very different compared to Poly (i.e. do past year paper, score well)
2. Exam papers. You may have to take leave to sit for your exams with the full-time folks.
3. Harder = harder to achieve better hons = lower pay compared to others? i.e. Person A is a First Class Hons getting paid $4k. Person B is a Second Lower Hons getting paid $3.5k. Both working and doing the same job scope.

As a practicing engineer for years, a degree is just a stepping stone. In terms of ROI, choose the degree that will offer you the most value. Like you have mentioned, the cost is relatively comparable. If you can choose a slightly easier and more manageable path and achieve a better hons which will translate to a higher salary, why not?

TBH nobody will really question which university you work for after a few years. Most importantly, you have to make sure that the degree is recognized. Both degrees that you have mentioned are recognized and accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB) of the Institute of Engineers Singapore (IES).

Some say that the BTech is less recognised overseas and I beg to differ. My brother graduated from BTech Mechanical (NUS) and was awarded a sponsorship to pursue his PhD in Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Hope it helps!

 

[maplestory26]

Hi, I would like to know if I can finish part time Btech Programme in NUS by 2.5 years. Is it possible? What's the shortest period I can finish the course?