Bachelor of Technology Programme Module Information University Level Requirement Modules

HR1424T Business, Management and People This subject begins with an overview of major changes in the global environment today and how these changes impact organizations and people, followed by a reassessment of the effectiveness of organizational and business models with an aim to establish alternatives that are effective in todays environment. An examination of people relations and learning not only demonstrates the human side of the business management, but also casts light on the complexity and the reality that exists across organizations. The subject concludes by focusing on work and career, discussing their meaning and the implications on individuals. Major topics include Rethinking the World; Rethinking Business and Organizations; Rethinking Learning; Rethinking People and Reframing Work & Career. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Nil Nil HR2002T 4

HR2002T Human Capital in Organizations This multi-disciplinary course in human relations management invites students to look, from different perspectives, at some major themes that constitute various challenges in the new economy. Students are led to examine the significance of social influences on individual behavior, thoughts and feelings. This theme is taken through to an exploration of emotions and diversity as social phenomena central to understanding and managing human relations at work. In the light of these, various aspects of the employment relationship are discussed. Through this thematic approach, students are also able to gain some insights into such group dynamics as communication, teamwork and motivation. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Nil Nil HR1424T 4

SE2218T Changing Economic Landscape of Southeast Asia (Offered by Department of Southeast Asian Studies) The Southeast Asian economies and the region as a whole have experienced a significant change in their economic landscapes in terms of high growth rates, rising income levels, improvement in the standards of living, and the changing structures of production and trade. What accounts for this transformation? We seek to answer this question by examining the experiences and problems of the various Southeast Asian economies in the context of the leading development models and policies that they have pursued in promoting and developing their domestic sectors (agriculture, manufacturing and services) and external sectors (trade, foreign capital and regionalism). Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Nil Nil Nil 4

SE3218T Industrialising Singapore and SE Asia (Offered by Department of Southeast Asian Studies) Industrialisation involves the promotion and development of the industrial sector. Why have some countries industrialised faster than others? In particular, the manufacturing industries in some countries have remained backward and depended heavily on the use of labour while in other countries, they have become more advanced and relied more on the use of capital. This module discusses the theory and concepts that relate to industrialisation. It also investigates the industrial experiences of other countries and the lessons from them. Focus will be on Singapore, and how it compares with other SE Asian countries. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Nil Nil SE2215 4

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TG1422 Financial and Management Accounting The objectives of financial and management accounting. Basic concepts and procedures in accounting, reporting and analysis. Management and reporting on costing and financial aspects of business. The use of management accounting tools for decision making and business evaluation. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits TG1423 Industrial Management Management principles and practices: principles and functions of management. Management theory. The management process. Organising. Dynamics and developments of organisations. Control. Financial and budgetary control. Personnel management. Job evaluation. Market research and marketing strategy. Project management: Gantt Chart, Critical Path Method. Capacity planning. Short cycle time management. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Nil Nil Nil 4 Nil Nil Nil 4

TG2415 Ethics in Engineering (Enrichment for AY 2006/2007 intake & earlier; Essential for AY 2007/2008 intake onwards) This module highlights to students the ethical issues they will face working as an engineering professional. The issues covered range from the rationale for an engineering code of practice, risk and safety issues, conflict of interest, ethical issues in research. This module will be offered to second or higher year engineering students as they need their engineering background to better understand the issues involved. Case studies will be presented to cover real life issues. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Nil Nil Nil 4

GEK1010T Property Management (Offered by Department of Real Estate) This module provides an overview of property management allowing students to appreciate the basic theories, concepts and principles; gain knowledge of the wide spectrum of property management functions; as well as understand how property management is vital in the context of advancement in information technology and changing demographic and social trends. The major topics include: the scope and functions of property management, legislations and regulations, lease management, maintenance management, fire safety management, facilities management, building automation systems, management information systems, security and risk management, financial and investment management, management corporations and town councils, as well as estate upgrading and renewal. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Nil Nil Not for Real Estate students 4

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GEK1029T Managing Change: Power & Paradox (Offered by Human Resource Management Unit) The ubiquitous scale of change taking place in organizations today suggests a need to manage the change process in a smoothly functioning way. Yet, the change process is fraught with the perils and paradoxes, the resolution of which is oftentimes uncertain and elusive. This module offers a look at the change process from several angles, and attempts to elucidate the paradoxes informing the dynamics of changes that is in keeping with the complex and ambiguous nature of organizational renewal. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Nil Nil MN03313A 4

GEK1522T Global Environmental Issues (Offered by Division of Environmental Science & Engineering) Environmental protection is now fundamental to the development of a sustainable global society. No longer is human influence on the planet confined to the local environment, but now extends across political boundaries - often resulting in regional or even global impacts. As a result, society, industry and agriculture are under increasing pressure to improve environmental performance and cut resource consumption and pollution. Around the world, governments are striving to minimise waste production, protect water resources, reduce energy consumption and improve the quality of the urban living environment. As the human global population grows exponentially and the life-support systems of the planet continue to deteriorate, there is a growing international recognition that environmental problems require truly global solutions. This course will focus on the issues and causes of global environmental issues including: population growth, resource exploitation and threats to the atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere. The aim of the course will be to provide students with a knowledge and appreciation of the inter-related problems and challenges of sustainable development. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Nil Nil Nil 4

GEK1523T Innovativeness in Engineering Design (Offered by Department of Mechanical Engineering) Engineering is an innovative profession. This can be observed from the machinery, equipment, utensils and products that engineers have designed throughout the history of mankind. The aim of this module is to widen the horizons of a students understanding of the man-made world in which he is a part of. Topcis to be covered include: (1) Characteristics of engineering design, (2) History of engineering innovation, (3) Examples of engineering innovation, (4) Engineering design process, (5) Innovativeness in engineering design, (6) Case studies. A few hands on and interactive tutorials will also be included. The module does not involve mathematics and is therefore suitable for all non-engineering students. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Nil Nil Nil 4

SSA2220T Global Economic Dimensions of Singapore (Offered by Department of Economics) This course will introduce students to the dynamics of the world economy and the impact on Singapore in the last two centuries. It will demonstrate how Singapore grew through continual dependence on the rest of the world in different ways by focusing on major labour, capital and technological factors, in which threats are also seen as opportunities. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Nil Nil EC2202, EC2373 4

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SSB1204T Labour Law in Singapore (Offered by NUS Business School) The course introduces students to the development of industrial relations and labour laws in Singapore. Students can thus understand why labour relations are the way they are in Singapore. In addition, the course is not purely historical. A substantial part of the course is also aimed at looking at the current legal problems faced by the employees end employers in Singapore. This course will be of general relevance to all as students in all likelihood going to be employees or employers some day. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Nil Nil Nil 4

SSB2216T Employee Management in Singapore (Offered by NUS Business School) This course aims to provide insights into the different approaches in employee management adopted by organizations in Singapore. The relationship between organization structures, cultures and human resource practices will be explored. Some contemporary issues and challenges, such as the changing demographic and its implications for the workplace will also be examined. Students reading this course will be able to gain insights into the intricacies of employee management in Singapore, and hence be able to understand the implications for and impact of such practices on their roles in the workplace. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Nil Nil MNO2302 4

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