Republic Polytechnic (Abbreviation: RP ) is a tertiary institution located in Singapore. Established in 2002, it is the first school system in Singapore to use problem-based learning (PBL) for all diploma programs.
Unlike polytechnics in the United States and Britain, Singapore's polytechnic received most of its students after high school, which after 10 years of formal education. Diplomas in specialized fields of study, Biomedical Science for example, are generally awarded after completion of 3 years of study.
The Republican Polytechnic project team began operations at the Data Storage Institute, National University of Singapore in January 2002. On July 1, 2002, he moved to Tanglin Campus previously occupied by the Ministry of Education, Singapore. The Polytechnic opened its doors for the first intake of students in 2003 before moving to the current Woodlands campus in 2007. The Polytechnic sees 12 students graduating in 2017, as well as the 15th anniversary of the polytechnic.
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Each diploma awarded by Republic Polytechnic is recognized for articulation into a university degree at a university in Singapore or the best university around the world.
By 2017, RP has 7 schools and 1 academic center offering 41 full-time diplomas:
The Immersion Industrial RP (IIP) program, or internship program, is designed to give students direct experience of the work environment and enable them to apply the knowledge they gain from the classroom. Each year, final year students are placed on internships with over 1,200 industry partners. The duration ranges from 20 to 24 weeks and is an integral part of the diploma program. Some students also pursue internships abroad during the third year of study at RP. Countries including the United States, Australia and New Zealand, to destinations closer to home such as Indonesia, China and Myanmar.
Polytechnic also has Advanced Learning and Training (CET) learning arms for both ascending and lifelong learning. In line with Singapore SkillsFuture movement, this part-time program - short courses and certificates offered by the Academy for Continuing Education known as ACE @ RP - enable learners to remain relevant in the current global knowledge-based economy. They include:
- Part time Diploma program
- Specialist Diploma Program
- SkillsFuture Generate & amp; Learn the Program
- Short course/Workshop
- National Silver Academy Program
- Modular Course
Following the launch of the Income and Learn Program (ELP) for Logistics in 2015, the ELP for the Hotel Sector was launched in June 2016 with the number of registered registrations. This work-study program enables students to pursue a Specialist Diploma while working at the same time - giving them the opportunity to deepen sector-specific skills through classroom learning and real-world applications.
To meet the demands of social media professionals, RP also introduced a Diploma of Specialists in Communication Strategy for Social Media by the end of 2016, the first such program offered by polytechnic in Singapore. This one-year program aims to improve the collection of digital/social media strategists who can effectively utilize social media in attracting customers and achieving business results.
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On July 31, 2007, RP Woodlands campus was officially opened by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. The campus was designed by Japanese architects, Fumihiko Maki and DP Architects. Completed in 2006, the new campus is able to serve 13,000 students. It is understood to be a campus with a central core containing 11 Pod Learning (8-9 high floors) united by 2 elliptical deck facilities, namely The Lawn and The Agora.
Also known as Paperless Campus, RP Woodlands campus is supported by an IT-supported network for academic and administrative functions. It uses the latest technology, through a wireless IT infrastructure supported by a comprehensive hardware-software system. In line with its green approach, eco-friendly features such as hollow sunglasses, nylon-made floors and recycled tires, and integrated sunshade grille in building design. Instead of a conventional air-conditioning system, the campus is equipped with a tank filled with cold water, which is replenished at night using low tariff electricity. This significantly reduces overall electricity consumption.
Republic Polytechnic works with industry partners to build and maintain close industrial relations, ensuring mutually beneficial arrangements between polytechnics and industry.
Some examples include:
- On November 4, 2016, RP signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with key MICE partners in a three-year collaboration that provides an industry-relevant learning experience for 600 students from the School of Hospitality. Two new MOUs were signed with SingEx Holdings Pte Ltd (SingEx) and Koelnmesse Pte Ltd, and the MoU was updated with Singapore Exhibition Organizers and Exhibition Organizers (SACEOS)
- The RP-Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (HMI) Joint Laboratory was launched on June 29, 2016. Students studying for the Diploma in Industrial Management and Operations (DIOM) from the School of Engineering at RP are able to upgrade their skills and skills in engineering through the new lab this is
- On June 9, 2016, RP's new customer experience laboratory was launched. The facility will serve approximately 1,000 students, mainly from the Hospitality School Diploma in Customer Experience Management with Business (DCXB). An inaugural collaboration between RP and ASICS partners, Cumulus Nimbus, ZA and Ma Cherie, the facility includes a retail laboratory equipped with lifestyle products. It also includes contact centers that train students in response to customer questions, and customer relationship management labs where students can interact with different consumer market segments
- In May 2016, Infocomm and Samsung RP Schools launched a new Android training and development laboratory to equip their infocomm students with the skills to develop Android software applications. RP-Samsung Mobile Lab is the first among Singapore's higher education institutes
- In September 2016, the Applied School of Applied Science (RP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rolls-Royce, allowing students of the Diploma in Materials Science opportunities to work on aircraft component failure inspections and non-destructive testing of R & D with the company. Rolls-Royce will also lend its aerospace and technological expertise to jointly develop and improve the RP curriculum in advanced materials and composites.
- In December 2015, School of Management and Communication RP jointly launched Youth Livelihood Program (YLP) with World Vision Singapore. Students from the Diploma in Corporate Social Management will partner with youth colleagues from Cambodia to exchange entrepreneurial and business skills for sustainable livelihoods. Through this collaboration, RP students are given the opportunity to apply class concepts in social and business entrepreneurship to the real community
- In September 2014, the School of Technology RP for Art signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CME digital instrument manufacturers. Students from the Diploma at Sonic Arts will benefit from internship opportunities and R & D in the development of music education and web-based music technology
- In March 2014, the School of Sport and Recreation RP partnered with the Singapore Football Association to provide Diploma students in Sport Coaching with the opportunity to obtain an AFC Asian Football Confederation coaching license (AFC) after graduating from polytechnic. This partnership will provide students early in the sport coaching career.
See also
- The Polytechnic Republic Library
References
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