Diploma in Communications & Automation Electronics

About the Programme

The electronics industry continues to be a significant contributor to Singapore's economy, fueled by rising demand for electronics products, gadgets and mobile devices. Locally and globally, electronics and computer industries are burgeoning in size and number.

The Diploma in Communications & Automation Electronics (DCAE) was designed to cater to the increasing demand for graduates equipped with electronics design and development skills.

There are two specialisation tracks under this programme. These are:

• Automation Technologies
• Wireless Communications

1 Automation Technologies Specialization

Automation Technologies is a specialized option that will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills in the areas of sensors, actuators, programmable logic controllers, power electronics and robotics. This option focuses on the integrated use of electronics, electrical and computer technologies in the control and automation of systems, machines and devices.

2 Wireless Communications Specialization

Wireless Communications is a specialised option that aims to provide you with practical knowledge of wireless systems, digital communications and cellular systems. You will learn the various core and supporting technologies enabling wireless communications.

Programme Aims

This DCAE aims to groom knowledgeable and enterprising young professionals who will apply their skills to the demands of industry. They will be adept in the art of problem solving and remain effective learners in the ever-evolving arena of the high-tech industries.

The programme will provide a well-rounded education  comprising both technical know-how and general capabilities. Discipline and specialisation-specific modules will equip our graduates with a solid understanding of electronics theory. General modules will ground them in innovation, creativity,  entrepreneurship, as well as train them in communication and life-long learning skills.

Your Future Career

DCAE graduates can look forward to excellent career prospects and ample opportunities in the electronics, biomedical instrumentation and computer industries. They can be employed as assistant or associate engineers in diverse areas such as product design and development, equipment testing, technical marketing, applications support, and manufacturing.

Graduates may also choose to pursue further education and to this end, all our diploma programmes are designed to meet the requirements for advanced standing in local and overseas Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs).