Design & Environment: School of
Design & Environment: School of
2020
SCHOOL OF
DESIGN &
ENVIRONMENT
DESIGN NEW
HOTEL & LEISURE
FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT
REAL ESTATE BUSINESS
LIVE
DESIGN
Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management (HLFM) Here at DE we live design, and value the spaces around us.
Apply design thinking and project-based learning methods in the
management of hotel and leisure facilities to improve service
Our design methodology applies across all our diplomas,
standards and operational efficiencies, while incorporating green
technologies and best practices.
and our belief in sustainability inspires our learning.
Whether you aspire to be a designer, an architect, a real
Real Estate Business (REB) estate professional or a facility specialist, you will, in effect,
Market and manage public and private properties to help owners
maximise the value of their assets. live design, think environment.
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BUILDING YOUR PORTFOLIO
Through real-world projects, you will see the concepts you learn in the classroom come
to life. At DE, we equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to design a better
community for all. Plus, you’ll graduate with a stellar portfolio to boot.
LEARNING
SCOOP EAT
Scoop Eat is a handy attachment that lets users scoop up
their food neatly. Designed to prevent food spillages, this
nifty meal aid is portable and reusable.
AND SERVING
As part of our service-learning based curriculum, you will get to apply your course
skills and knowledge to benefit a community. Through this experience, you will
Loh Zhi Yang
Product Design & Innovation (PDI)* graduate, Class of 2019
discover a deeper meaning for your course, which will make your learning journey
even more engaging.
*From AY2020, PDI and SDE will be merged to form DES (Diploma in Design)
Tan Ke-Ting
Real Estate Business graduate, Class of 2019
Currently pursuing the Bachelor of Science (Estate Management) at NUS.
Gold Medallist of her cohort.
“My studies at PDI was my stepping stone in the pursuit of my subsequent design
studies and initiatives. It introduced me to the basics of design and it was where
my foundation and skills were built. Upon graduation, I pursued my interest in
Industrial Design at the National University of Singapore.”
Lim Li Xue
Product Design & Innovation (PDI)* graduate, Class of 2014
First Runner-Up in IKEA Singapore’s Young Designer Award in 2015, and winner
of Red Dot Award: Design Concept. Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in
Industrial Design and is now working at Park + Associates, where she does
both interior and product design.
*From AY2020, PDI and SDE will be merged to form DES (Diploma in Design)
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WHAT THE COURSE IS ABOUT Over the three years, our signature programmes are
designed to give you a unique learning journey:
DIPLOMA IN The world of design is changing – it’s not just about
making things look pleasing to the eye. It’s also about
DESIGN NEW being innovative, intuitive and functional. In fact, design
has become so fundamental in many businesses that
Year 1: Design Playbook
Fill up your playbook with strong design fundamentals
in your first year. You will be taught model making
many non-design companies are hiring design-trained
Design-centric and studio-based training to kickstart your journey as a designer with a techniques and how to use computer-aided design
professionals!
portfolio software. You will also get to explore design
processes at every stage, from design research, idea
Signature programmes like Design Playbook, Design Immersion and Design Beyond That is why in the Diploma in Design (DES), we will groom
conceptualisation to bringing it to market.
Choose from two exciting specialisations in Year 2: Architecture or Product Innovation you to think like a designer, and approach problems
creatively and holistically.
Opportunities to work on meaningful local or overseas service-learning projects Year 2: Design Immersion
The broadest design curriculum with skills matched to a wide range of careers across With a broad perspective of the design industry
Through DES, you will gain new economy skills such as
different industries you have gained in your first year, you can now
design thinking and user experience/interface (UX/UI)
immerse in real-world environments and deepen your
design which are well sought after by both design and
skillset, depending on your interest. There are two
non-design companies. To help you appreciate holistic
specialisations for you to choose from – Architecture or
design, the curriculum cuts across multiple disciplines
Product Innovation.
from arts to business to engineering, and you will be
exposed to broad areas such as object making, spatial
- Architecture Specialisation
design, visual communication, and emerging trends and
Develop an appreciation for different aspects of the
technologies.
architectural design considerations. You will get to learn
about spatial and experiential planning, architectural
You will get to build up your own portfolio with a range
materials and technology, as well as sustainable design.
of design projects that challenges the status quo
You will also gain an understanding of the code of
and solve real-world problems. Our service-learning
practice for architects.
modules will also give you opportunities to work on
meaningful projects that benefit the community. You
- Product Innovation Specialisation
will also get a chance to attend off-campus learning as
Product innovation goes beyond physical products;
well as to explore through study trips to international
it also includes digital solutions and service designs.
architectural or design events.
Here, you will deepen your knowledge in design and
development of a product by understanding users’
needs, user experience and user interface design.
Learn how to commercialise products by leveraging
smart technologies such as the Internet of Things,
Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Virtual Realities to
design physical or digital products.
To keep our curriculum current and robust, diploma modules are subject to change over the three years. Please
visit our website for latest updates.
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If you’re excited at the prospect of working at reputable
DIPLOMA IN hotels and learning the intricacies of managing modern YEAR 1
HOTEL & LEISURE facilities upon graduation, you’re well suited for the
Diploma in Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management
– Front Office Management
– Food and Beverage
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CAREER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
As an HLFM graduate, you have the best of both
AGGREGATE TYPE ELR2B2-C
worlds. With your training in both front-of-the-house
and back-of-the house operations, you’re more likely
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the DIPLOMA IN
following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent) results.
to gain employment in the facilities management
and hospitality industry. You can work as a business
SUBJECT ‘O’ LEVEL
REAL ESTATE BUSINESS
development executive, facility officer/executive,
GRADE
technical executive, assistant engineer, attractions The one and only diploma in the business and management of real estate
operations executive, catering and service executive, A comprehensive programme in real estate management with a strong foundation in
events operation executive, front office executive, guest English Language 1-7
Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) 1-6 property management, property valuation, and marketing and business
relations executive, public relations executive, sales
and marketing executive, reservations executive, and Science 1-6 Endorsement by regulatory authorities such as HDB, IRAS, WSHC, SISV, APFM, SCDF and
numerous other careers. (with Physics, Chemistry or Biology component) CEA (partial exemption of exam)
or Art/Art & Design Additional Fire Safety Manager and bizSAFE certifications upon graduation
You will also be eligible to apply for the SkillsFuture or Computing/Computer Studies Internship with leading real estate firms
Work-Study Programme (WSProg) in the hospitality or Design & Technology
and facilities management sector. The WSProg allows or Design Studies
you to complete a specialist diploma to deepen your or Engineering Science/Physical Science
knowledge and enhance your career progression while
or Higher Art
you are working at a participating organisation.
You must also fulfil the aggregate computation
requirements for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type listed at
FURTHER STUDIES www.np.edu.sg/admissions/Documents/ELR2B2.pdf
With a well-recognised diploma under your belt, you can
For students with other qualifications, please refer to the
continue your education in both local universities and NP website for the entry requirements and admissions
many overseas universities with credit exemptions. exercise period.
HLFM graduates who apply to study in related degree Candidates with severe vision or hearing deficiency should
not apply for the course.
courses will be given additional credit exemptions.
These related degree courses include: Candidates who have completed the Higher NITEC in
Facility Management and issued with the Fire Safety
– National University of Singapore Manager Certificate will be exempted from the Fire Safety
• Bachelor of Science (Project & Facilities Management module in this diploma.
Management)
• Bachelor of Science (Real Estate)
– Singapore Institute of Technology CONTACT US
• Bachelor of Hospitality Business
For the most up-to-date information on NP’s Diploma
• Bachelor of Engineering in Sustainable
in Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management, log on to
Infrastructure Engineering (Land)
– Singapore University of Social Sciences www.np.edu.sg/hlfm
• Bachelor of Science (Facilities and Events
Management)
– University of Nevada, Las Vegas (US)
• Bachelor of Science Hospitality Management Major
– University of Melbourne (Australia)
• Bachelor of Design
– University of New South Wales (Australia)
• Bachelor of Construction Management and
Property
– Le Roches International School of Hotel (Switzerland)
• Bachelor Degree in International Hotel Management
– Glion Institute of Higher Education (Switzerland)
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality
Management