Specialisation for School of CEE students
Explore seven niche specialisations designed to deepen your expertise and elevate the value of your degree.
Courses for respective specialisation must be completed at NTU and cannot be taken during an overseas exchange. Additionally, courses for which the Flexible Grading Option (FGO) has been exercised will not be counted towards the award of the specialisation.
Students can declare up to two specialisations, provided all academic requirements for both are fulfilled.
Civil Infrastructure
About
The Professional Engineers Board Singapore recognize graduates with the B.Eng. (Environmental Engineering) with specialisation in Civil Infrastructure to be eligible for registration as Professional Engineer (PE) in Civil Engineering.
This Professional Engineer qualification would be useful if you eventually decide to practise in the construction and built environment industry after you graduate.
Student Eligibility
- Environmental Engineering
Academic Requirements
Complete all five courses with letter grades, and you will receive a certification letter upon graduation, recognised by the Professional Engineers Board Singapore.
- CV2011 Structural Analysis I
- CV2014 Geotechnical Engineering
- CV3011 Reinforced Concrete Design
- CV3012 Steel Design
- CV3016 Construction Technology & Processes
These courses provide B.Eng. (Environmental Engineering) graduates with solid knowledge in structural analysis and design, as well as soil mechanics, complementing their extensive expertise in environmental engineering, hydraulics, and hydrology. Depending on your curriculum, these courses may be taken as Core (if listed as such), Major PE, or Elective courses.
Registration of Courses
Look out for the email sent by our Undergraduate Office every semester before your personalised registration date.
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Coastal Protection
About
Coastal protection against climate changes and sea level rise will be a national priority for decades to come, hence it will be a long-term endeavour. We hope to develop and nurture young talents who are keen to pursue a career in this area of work.
Student Eligibility
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering (Admitted in AY2021-22 & thereafter)
Academic Requirements
Complete all five courses with letter grades, and you will receive a certification letter upon graduation, recognised by PUB, Singapore National Water Agency.
| Total 5 Courses to be read | ||
|---|---|---|
| Programme | Course Code & Title | Type |
| CEE | CV2013 Engineering Geology & Soil Mechanics | Core |
| ENE | EN2004 Geo-Environment and Soil Mechanics | Core |
| CEE & ENE | CV2020 Water Resources Engineering | Core |
| CV4116 Coastal Engineering | MPE/BDE* | |
| CV4121 Inland and Coastal Flood Management | MPE/BDE* | |
| EN4104 Environmental Hydraulics | MPE/BDE* | |
| * The course will be classified under BDE once the AU requirement for MPE has been fulfilled. | ||
These courses would equip our CEE & ENE graduates with the knowledge to pursue advanced coastal engineering programmes at the graduate level, and to ensure a steady pipeline of coastal engineers to meet the future demand. If you opt for this specialisation, your AU for graduation will remain unchanged.
Registration of Courses
Register during your personalised registration day.
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Geotechnical Engineering
About
All engineering structures are founded in soils and rocks. Geotechnical engineering is one of the core disciplines of Civil Engineering that studies the mechanical behaviour of soils and rocks, under loading as part of the design of excavation, foundation, underground tunnel, land reclamation and slope stability among other infrastructures.
Specialised expertise in geotechnical engineering is highly sought after in the industry. This specialisation equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to enter and excel in the geotechnical sector upon graduation.
Student Eligibility
- Civil Engineering (Admitted in Year 1 in AY2021-22, Year 2 in AY2022-23 & thereafter)
Academic Requirements
Complete all five courses with letter grades, and you will receive a certification letter upon graduation.
| Course Code & Title | AU | Type |
|---|---|---|
| COMPULSORY COURSES | ||
| CV2013 Engineering Geology & Soil Mechanics | 3 | Core |
| CV2014 Geotechnical Engineering | 3 | Core |
| CV3013 Foundation Engineering | 3 | Core |
| ELECTIVE COURSES (Read minimum 6 AU) | ||
| CV4110 Excavation and Retaining Walls | 3 | MPE/BDE* |
| CV4111 Ground Engineering | 3 | MPE/BDE* |
| CV6311 Soil Behaviour & Engineering Properties# | 3 | MPE/BDE* |
| CV6312 Slope Stability & Ground Improvement# | 3 | MPE/BDE* |
| CV6313 Shallow & Deep Foundations# | 3 | MPE/BDE* |
| CV6314 Excavation and Earth Retaining Systems# | 3 | MPE/BDE* |
| CV6315 Engineering Geology and Rock Engineering# | 3 | MPE/BDE* |
* All courses read under elective courses will be classified under Broadening and Deepening Elective (BDE) once the AU requirement for Major Prescribed Elective (MPE) has been fulfilled.
# The criteria to read the post-graduate courses will be as follows:
- Students must have a minimum CGPA of 4.
- It will be counted towards the computation of the CGPA.
- Students could only read it when they are in Year 4 standing.
Registration of Courses
Register during your personalised registration day. For postgraduate courses (CV63xx), please register through CEE Undergraduate Office.
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International Trading
About
This specialisation is offered by the Nanyang Business School (NBS).
The knowledge and training in commodity trading will enhance students’ business and technical expertise, broadening their career prospects. It offers diverse career opportunities and serves as a valuable foundation for those aspiring to enter the lucrative commodity trading sector and its value chain.
Student Eligibility
- Maritime Studies
Academic Requirements
Complete all eight courses with letter grades, and you will receive a certification letter upon graduation, recognised by International Enterprise Singapore. These courses would equip our BSc (Maritime Studies) graduates with a strong knowledge of International Trading.
- MT1003 Trade Practice and Incoterms
- MT3006 Ship Chartering
- BF2227 Commodity Markets
- BF2302 International Tax & Trading Law
- BF3212 Trade, Structured & Supply Chain Finance
- BF3213 Enterprise Risk Management in Commodity Markets
- BF3214 Commodities Trading
- BF3226 Strategic Management in Commodity Market
MT1003 and MT3006 are core courses within the BSc (Maritime Studies) programme. The additional Academic Units (AUs) from the remaining six courses will be classified under the Broadening and Deepening Elective (BDE) category. Therefore, your total AUs required for graduation will remain unchanged when you choose this specialisation.
Registration of Courses
Opt in at the end of Year 1.
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Maritime Management
About
This specialisation aims to equip our engineering students with comprehensive knowledge in maritime management. Upon graduation, they will be well-prepared to pursue careers and practice effectively within various sectors of maritime management.
Student Eligibility
- Civil Engineering (Admitted from AY2023-24 and thereafter)
- Environmental Engineering (Admitted from AY2023-23 and therafter)
Academic Requirements
Complete all five courses with letter grades, and you will receive a certification letter upon graduation.
- MT2002 Shipping Economics
- MT2005 Port Economics
- MT3003 Organisation of Ship Owning Entity
- MT3004 Shipping Management
- MT4003 Maritime Strategy
Registration of Courses
Register during your personalised registration day.
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Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering and Management
About
This specialisation is offered by the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE).
This specialisation allows students to pursue greater depth in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering and Management area. The inclusion of the specialisation will be advantageous for students in their job search, careers, as well as in their applications for higher studies.
Student Eligibility
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Maritime Studies
Academic Requirements
Complete all five courses with letter grades, you will receive a certification letter upon graduation.
Besides the core courses, the rest of the courses read will be classified under Broadening and Deepening Elective (BDE) once the AU requirement for Major Prescribed Elective (MPE) has been fulfilled.
| Course Code & Title | AU | Type |
|---|---|---|
| COMPULSORY COURSES | ||
| Civil Engineering & Environmental Engineering Programme | ||
| CV1012 Fluid Mechanics@ | 3 | Core |
| MA4856 Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering# | 3 | MPE/BDE |
| MT1004 Introduction to Meteorology and Oceanography@ | 3 | MPE/BDE |
| Maritime Studies Programme | ||
| MT1004 Introduction to Meteorology and Oceanography@ | 3 | Core |
| CV1012 Fluid Mechanics@ | 3 | MPE/BDE |
| MA4856 Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering# | 3 | MPE/BDE |
| ELECTIVE COURSES (Need to read minimum 6 AU) | ||
| Civil Engineering & Environmental Engineering Programme | ||
| MA4807 Marine Structural Integrity# | 3 | MPE/BDE |
| MA4808 Marine Control Systems# | 3 | MPE/BDE |
| MA4871 Non-Destructive Testing# | 3 | MPE/BDE |
| MT0001 Shipping and The Environment@ | 3 | MPE/BDE |
| MT3004 Shipping Management@ | 3 | MPE/BDE |
| Maritime Studies Programme | ||
| MA4807 Marine Structural Integrity# | 3 | MPE/BDE |
| MA4808 Marine Control Systems# | 3 | MPE/BDE |
| MA4871 Non-Destructive Testing# | 3 | MPE/BDE |
| #courses offered by MAE ; @courses offered by CEE | ||
Registration of Courses
Register during your personalised registration day.
Enquires
For courses offered by the School of MAE, you may send your enquiries to [email protected]
Structural Engineering
About
This Specialisation is designed for CEE students aspiring to pursue Professional Engineers (PE) certification. It provides a strong technical foundation in structural mechanics and structural design through rigorous, industry-relevant coursework.
By developing mastery in these core areas, students are well-prepared and equipped with the competencies required to undertake the PE examinations with confidence.
Student Eligibility
- Civill Engineering (Admitted in AY2021-22 and thereafter)
Courses Required to Read
Complete all five courses with letter grades, and you will receive a certification letter upon graduation.
| Course Code & Title | AU | Type |
|---|---|---|
| COMPULSORY COURSES (Currently offered as Core courses to BEng (Civil) Programme) | ||
| 3 | Core | |
| 3 | Core | |
| ELECTIVE COURSES: Choose any 3 courses; Read a minimum of 9 AU All elective courses read could be classified under Broadening and Deepening Elective (BDE) once the AU requirement for Major Prescribed Elective (MPE) has been fulfilled. | ||
| Currently offered as Major Prescribed Elective courses to BEng (Civil) Programme | ||
| 3 | MPE/BDE | |
| 3 | MPE/BDE | |
| 3 | MPE/BDE | |
| Currently offered in Postgraduate Programmes | ||
| CV6103 Structural Dynamics# | 3 | MPE/BDE |
| CV6107 Behaviour and Design of Steel and Composite Structures# | 3 | MPE/BDE |
| CV6108 Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings# | 3 | MPE/BDE |
# The criteria to read the post-graduate courses will be as follows:
- Students must have a minimum CGPA of 4.
- It will be counted towards the computation of the CGPA.
- Students who have fulfilled the AU requirement of MPE could register and classify it under BDE.
- Students could only read it when they are in Year 4 standing.
Registration of Courses
Register during your personalised registration day. For postgraduate courses (CV63xx), please register through CEE Undergraduate Office.
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