Specialist Diploma in Data Science (Artificial Intelligence)
About This Course
The programme emphasises skills and practical applications of AI (machine learning, deep learning, agents). Learning outcomes for the programme will be:
• To equip students with knowledge and skills on Statistics and Programming for Data Science.
• To equip students with knowledge and skills on feature engineering, machine learning model training and inferencing. Students will be equipped with practical skills such as setting up the training pipeline.
• To equip student with knowledge and skills as Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Engineer to enable human and AI interactions through agents, deep learning models for computer vision and NLP, question answering and intelligent reasoning.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
Polytechnic Diploma/ University with Engineering or IT diploma/degree:
Applicants must have an Engineering/ IT diploma or degree from a recognized polytechnic*/ university** in Singapore
Polytechnic Diploma/ University with Maths requirement:
Applicants must have any other diploma or degree from a recognized polytechnic*/ university** in Singapore, and possess a Pass grade in either GCE ‘O’ level Mathematics or a Mathematics subject at diploma level.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Applicants with relevant work experience in a data-related or analytical role will be considered on case-by-case basis, with consideration of supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.
* NYP, NP, RP, SP or TP
** NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUSS or SUTD (Appl. with degrees from other universities are considered on a case-by-case)