Temasek Polytechnic

Temasek Polytechnic
淡馬錫理工學院
Established	1990
Type	Public
Principal	Mr Boo Kheng Hua
Staff	Around 1200
Students	Around 15000
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 polytechnic was established on April 6, 1990. It has a 30-hectare campus, which is equivalent to 33 international-size football fields. Located in the east of Singapore, overlooking the scenic Bedok Reservoir, TP's campus places particular emphasis on the preservation of the natural environmental heritage.[1] Temasek Polytechnic has approximately 15,000 full-time students and more than 1,200 academic staff.

Temasek Polytechnic is known for its vibrant campus life, abundantly stocked library and keen participation in water-related activities due to its close vicinity to a reservoir. For its commitment to education, TP has received various awards and numerous accreditations, such as the Public Service Excellence Award, People Developer Award, Singapore Quality Class as well as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.

Contents 1 Logo 2 Mission, Vision & Values 2.1 Mission 2.2 Vision 2.3 Values 3 Academic Schools 3.1 Temasek Applied Science School (ASc) 3.2 Temasek Business School (BUS) 3.3 Temasek Design School (DES) 3.4 Temasek Engineering School (ENG) 3.5 Temasek Informatics & IT School (IIT) 3.6 Temasek Humanities & Social Sciences School (HSS) 3.7 Tourism Academy @ Sentosa 4 Campus Features 5 Co-curricular activities 5.1 Academic Studies Clubs 5.2 Adventure 5.3 Arts & Culture 5.4 Community Service 5.5 Interest Groups 5.6 Sports 5.7 Students' Union 6 Trivia 7 Notable Alumnus 8 External links

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 word "Singapore” itself is derived from a Sanskrit term meaning the Lion City.

The logo depicts a stylised picture of a lion face. The symmetrical layout indicates the sound foundation for the goals. It consists of an open book representing knowledge, a central "T" as a torch for enlightenment, glory and hope. It also represents a sword for righteousness. The ascending staircases represent multiple entry points into the Polytechnic as well as indicate that education is a life-long, continual process.

Red is the corporate colour which gives the logo the likeness of an authoritative seal, giving it an aura of distinction - the hallmark of Temasek Polytechnic.

Mission, Vision & Values

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.

Vision

To be a world-class institution in the global education network, reputed for our programmes, applied research, managerial excellence and innovative corporate culture.

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

Academic Schools

Temasek Polytechnic has seven academic schools, including the tourism academy (Tourism Academy) located in Sentosa :

Temasek Applied Science School (ASc)

• Diploma in Biomedical Science
• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science
• Diploma in Biotechnology
• Diploma in Baking & Culinary Science
• Diploma in Veterinary Technology
• Diploma in Consumer Science & Technology
• Diploma in Applied Food Science & Nutrition
• Diploma in Chemical Engineering

Temasek Business School (BUS)

• Diploma in Accounting & Finance
• Diploma in Business/Logistics & Operation Management/Marketing⁺
• Diploma in Business Information Technology
• Diploma in Communications & Media Management
• Diploma in Culinary & Catering Management
• Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management
• Diploma in Law & Management
• Diploma in Leisure & Resort Management
• Diploma in Retail Management ^*

⁺ Students have the option to select one of these three courses after their first year of study. Based on their choice, aptitude and academic performance, students will be clustered into their course of choice in their second year of study.

^* Temasek Polytechnic is the first and only polytechnic who provides this diploma. Its first batch consisted of 84 students and graduated on the third week of May 2008. Three of the students were accepted by the National University of Singapore, one student by the Singapore Management University and two by the Nanyang Technological University, while others choose to continue their study in private schools or overseas.

Temasek Design School (DES)

• 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

Temasek Engineering School (ENG)

• 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-Communications
• Diploma in Integrated Facility Management
• Diploma in Interactive Media Technology
• Diploma in Mechatronics
• Diploma in Media & Communication Technology
• Diploma in Microelectronics

Temasek Informatics & IT School (IIT)

• Diploma in Information Technology
• Diploma in Cyber & Digital Security
• Diploma in Financial Business Informatics
• Diploma in Mobile & Network Services
• Diploma in Game & Entertainment Technology
• Diploma in Interactive Media Informatics

Temasek Humanities & Social Sciences School (HSS)

• Diploma in Early Childhood Studies
• Diploma in Gerontological Management Studies
• Diploma in Psychology Studies

Temasek School of Humanities & Social Sciences is the newest schools in Temasek Polytechnic. Its first batch consists of 124 students.

Tourism Academy @ Sentosa

• The Campus
• Sentosa

Campus Features

Temasek Polytechnic's state-of-the-art campus was designed by the late architect Sir James Stirling. TP's campus features include:

• 61 Lecture Theaters
• 1240-seater Temasek Convention Centre
• 555-seater and 250-seater Auditoria
• An Outdoor Amphitheatre
• Industry-relevant Laboratories and Training Facilities
• An 11-storey Library
• Retail Shops
• Postal Services
• A Student Lounge
• Alumni Lounge
• Sports Complex

(Track-and-Field Stadium, 3-D Rock Climbing Wall, 2 Indoor Volleyball/Netball court, 2 Outdoor Volleyball/Netball Courts, 1 Outdoor Netball Court, 1 Indoor Basketball Court , 2 Outdoor Basketball Courts, 8 Indoor Badminton/4 Sepak Takraw courts, 2 Squash Courts, Table Tennis Equipment, 8 Tennis Courts, Multi-Purpose Astroturf, Football/Rugby Pitch, 2 Outdoor Street Soccer Courts, Gymnasium, Rock Gymnasium, 1 6-station Fitness Corner.)

• 2 Jamming Studios
• 2 Dance Studios
• 2 BBQ Pits
• Beach Volleyball Court
• Cricket Pitch
• Swimming Complex

(1 Training Pool, 1 Olympic Size Swimming Pool and 1 Children's/Wading Pool.)

• Adventure Learning Course
• Five Canteens

(Business Park, MENSA, The Designer Pad, The Short Circuit and The Bread Board.)

• One Food Court (Flavours)
• 3 Cafés (Jupiter Café, Sugarloaf Café, Bistro Walk)
• 1 restaurant (The Top Table)
• CHEERS convenience store

Co-curricular activities

Academic Studies Clubs

• Applied Science Studies Club (ASC)
• Business Studies Club (BSC)
• Design Studies Club (DSC)
• Engineering Studies Club (ESC)
• Informatics and IT Studies Club (IITSC)
• Humanities and Social Sciences Studies Club (HSSSC)

Adventure

• Adventure Club
• Experiential Learning Facilitators (ELF)

Arts & Culture

• Band
• Chinese Orchestra
• Choir
• Dance Ensemble
• DramaTec
• Indian Cultural Group
• Latinos
• Malay Arts Group
• Music Vox
• Production Crew
• Salvo Drums

Community Service

• Community Service Club

Interest Groups

• Debaters
• NYAA Challenge
• PACEsetters
• ToastMasters
• TP-BP Mentors
• Visual Central
• ENGINEERRUS Newsletter Team
• Global Connect Club
• International Students
• Japanese Cultural Group
• Microsoft Student Community

Sports

• 10-Pin Bowling
• Aikido
• Archery
• Aquathlon (including Triathlon)
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Canoe-Polo
• Cheerleading
• Cricket
• Dragonboat
• Floorball
• Hockey
• Judo
• Karate
• Lifesaving
• Netball
• Rugby (including Touch)
• Silat
• Soccer
• Sport Climbing
• Squash
• Swimming
• Table Tennis
• Taekwondo
• Tchoukball
• Tennis
• Track & Field
• Volleyball
• Water Polo
• Wakeboarding

Students' Union

• The Temasek Polytechnic Students' Union

Trivia

• Prior to the construction of the National Library, Singapore in 1995, Temasek Polytechnic Library was the tallest library in Singapore.
• Hady Mirza, the winner of season two of Singapore Idol and the world's first Asian Idol, is an alumnus of TP's Mechatronics.
• Dr N. Varaprasad, now chief executive of Singapore's National Library Board, was the founding principal of Temasek Polytechnic.
• On January 30, 1996, Temasek Polytechnic became the first higher-education institution outside the United Kingdom to receive accreditation for its staff-training programme from the Staff and Educational Development Association.
• Temasek Polytechnic got the award in "Educational Buildings" category, an architectural design award in 1998.[2]

Notable Alumnus

• Hady Mirza - Season 2 Singapore Idol and World's First Asian Idol
• Sylvia Ratonel - Reached top 2 for Season 3 Singapore Idol

External links

• Temasek Polytechnic Homepage
• The Virtual Business School (VBUS) in Temasek Polytechnic
• Reuters-Temasek Polytechnic Financial Information Laboratory
• Photo galleries of Temasek Polytechnic
• Cut-off-points to matriculation into Temasek Polytechnic
• List of universities that offer advanced standing to Temasek Polytechnic's graduates
• Ministry of Education, Singapore
• Temasek Engineering School, Temasek Polytechnic
• Temasek Informatics & IT School, Temasek Polytechnic
• Tampines Free Online Community Forums (TampinesToday.COM)

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