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==History== | ==History== | ||
Founded in 1963 as the Ngee Ann College by the [[Ngee Ann Kongsi]], Ngee Ann Polytechnic started with 116 students, offering courses in language, commerce, and technology.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Our Milestones |url=https://www.np.edu.sg/about-np/our-story/our-milestones |access-date=2023 | Founded in 1963 as the Ngee Ann College by the [[Ngee Ann Kongsi]], Ngee Ann Polytechnic started with 116 students, offering courses in language, commerce, and technology.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Our Milestones |url=https://www.np.edu.sg/about-np/our-story/our-milestones |access-date=5 May 2023 |website=Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) |language=en}}</ref> | ||
In December 1990, Ngee Ann Polytechnic applied for a radio station broadcasting on [[amplitude modulation|AM]], with its programmes produced by mass communication students, concentrating on talk shows. However, its students were unaware of the existence of stations on the AM band.<ref>{{cite news |title=Only AM frequencies left with full house on FM band |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19901210-1.2.32.11 |access-date=10 February 2024 |work=The Straits Times |date=10 December 1990}}</ref> | In December 1990, Ngee Ann Polytechnic applied for a radio station broadcasting on [[amplitude modulation|AM]], with its programmes produced by mass communication students, concentrating on talk shows. However, its students were unaware of the existence of stations on the AM band.<ref>{{cite news |title=Only AM frequencies left with full house on FM band |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19901210-1.2.32.11 |access-date=10 February 2024 |work=The Straits Times |date=10 December 1990}}</ref> | ||
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===Academic schools=== | ===Academic schools=== | ||
There are a total of nine academic schools providing 39 full-time courses:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Academic Schools |url=https://www.np.edu.sg/schools-courses/academic-schools |access-date=2023 | There are a total of nine academic schools providing 39 full-time courses:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Academic Schools |url=https://www.np.edu.sg/schools-courses/academic-schools |access-date=5 May 2023 |website=Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) |language=en}}</ref> | ||
* School of Business & Accountancy (BA) | * School of Business & Accountancy (BA) | ||
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* School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology (LSCT) | * School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology (LSCT) | ||
The polytechnic also offers part-time programmes for adult learners through the CET Academy. Established in 1985, the CET Academy has now trained more than 180,000 adults.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About CET Academy |url=https://www.cet.np.edu.sg/about-cet/ |access-date=2023 | The polytechnic also offers part-time programmes for adult learners through the CET Academy. Established in 1985, the CET Academy has now trained more than 180,000 adults.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About CET Academy |url=https://www.cet.np.edu.sg/about-cet/ |access-date=5 May 2023 |website=Ngee Ann CET Academy |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
===Programmes and scholarships=== | ===Programmes and scholarships=== | ||
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===Entertainment=== | ===Entertainment=== | ||
* [[Alan Tam]], [[18th Golden Horse Awards|18th Golden Horse Award]] for [[Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor|Best Leading Actor]] | * [[Alan Tam]], [[18th Golden Horse Awards|18th Golden Horse Award]] for [[Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor|Best Leading Actor]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Soh |first=Joanne |date=27 September 2023 |title=DJ Dennis Chew, now studying at Ngee Ann Poly, discovers Hong Kong icon Alan Tam is an alumnus |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/dj-dennis-chew-now-studying-at-ngee-ann-poly-discovers-hong-kong-icon-alan-tam-is-an-alumnus |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002055727/https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/dj-dennis-chew-now-studying-at-ngee-ann-poly-discovers-hong-kong-icon-alan-tam-is-an-alumnus |archive-date=2 October 2023 |access-date=3 October 2023 |work=The Straits Times |language=en |issn=0585-3923}}</ref> | ||
* [[Anthony Chen]], [[50th Golden Horse Awards|50th Golden Horse Award]] for [[Golden Horse Award for Best Narrative Feature|Best Feature Film]], [[Golden Horse Award for Best Director|Best New Director]], and [[Golden Horse Award for Best Original Screenplay|Best Original Screenplay]] | * [[Anthony Chen]], [[50th Golden Horse Awards|50th Golden Horse Award]] for [[Golden Horse Award for Best Narrative Feature|Best Feature Film]], [[Golden Horse Award for Best Director|Best New Director]], and [[Golden Horse Award for Best Original Screenplay|Best Original Screenplay]] | ||
* [[Alaric Tay]], [[Mediacorp]] actor | * [[Alaric Tay]], [[Mediacorp]] actor | ||
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* [[Tzang Merwyn Tong]], film producer | * [[Tzang Merwyn Tong]], film producer | ||
* [[Cruz Teng]], television presenter | * [[Cruz Teng]], television presenter | ||
* [[Dennis Chew]], [[radio DJ]] and actor<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ang |first=Benson |date=2 May 2025 |title=Actor-DJ Dennis Chew, 51, graduates from Ngee Ann Polytechnic, offered spot in NUS |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/actor-dj-dennis-chew-51-graduates-from-ngee-ann-polytechnic-offered-spot-in-nus |access-date=22 September 2025 |work=[[The Straits Times]] |language=en |issn=0585-3923}}</ref> | |||
* [[Dennis Chew]], [[radio DJ]] and actor | |||
* [[Gerald Koh]], [[radio DJ]] | * [[Gerald Koh]], [[radio DJ]] | ||
* [[Jean Danker]], radio DJ | * [[Jean Danker]], radio DJ | ||
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===Politics=== | ===Politics=== | ||
* [[Mohd Fahmi Aliman|Mohd Fahmi]], Mayor of [[South East Community Development Council|South East District]] ( | * [[Mohd Fahmi Aliman|Mohd Fahmi]], Mayor of [[South East Community Development Council|South East District]] (2020–2025) and [[Parliament of Singapore|Member of Parliament]] for [[Marine Parade GRC]] (2020–2025) | ||
* [[Don Wee]], [[Parliament of Singapore|Member of Parliament]] for [[Chua Chu Kang GRC]] ( | * [[Don Wee]], [[Parliament of Singapore|Member of Parliament]] for [[Chua Chu Kang GRC]] (2020–2025) | ||
* [[Lee Li Lian]], [[Parliament of Singapore|Member of Parliament]] for [[Punggol East SMC]] (2013–2015) | * [[Lee Li Lian]], [[Parliament of Singapore|Member of Parliament]] for [[Punggol East SMC]] (2013–2015) | ||
* [[Hazlina Abdul Halim]], [[Parliament of Singapore|Member of Parliament]] for [[East Coast GRC ]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 13:31, 24 November 2025
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Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP, Template:IPAc-en Script error: No such module "Respell".) is a post-secondary education institution and statutory board under the purview of the Ministry of Education in Singapore.
Established in 1963 by the Ngee Ann Kongsi, NP is renowned for its business programmes and central focus on entrepreneurship education. It is also the only polytechnic in Singapore to be affiliated with a foundation.
NP is famous for producing successful entrepreneurs due to its strong ecosystem in supporting start-ups. NP's alumni include founder and former CEO of Creative Technology Sim Wong Hoo, co-founder and CEO of Carousell Quek Siu Rui, co-founder and President of Carousell Marcus Tan, co-founder and CEO of Secretlab Ian Ang, 18th Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor Alan Tam, and 50th Golden Horse Award for Best Narrative Feature and Best Original Screenplay Anthony Chen.
History
Founded in 1963 as the Ngee Ann College by the Ngee Ann Kongsi, Ngee Ann Polytechnic started with 116 students, offering courses in language, commerce, and technology.[1]
In December 1990, Ngee Ann Polytechnic applied for a radio station broadcasting on AM, with its programmes produced by mass communication students, concentrating on talk shows. However, its students were unaware of the existence of stations on the AM band.[2]
Academic
Academic schools
There are a total of nine academic schools providing 39 full-time courses:[3]
- School of Business & Accountancy (BA)
- School of Design & Environment (DE)
- School of Engineering (SOE)
- School of Film & Media Studies (FMS)
- School of Health Sciences (HS)
- School of Humanities & Interdisciplinary Studies (HMIS) formerly known as Humanities & Social Sciences (HMS)
- School of Infocomm Technology (ICT)
- School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology (LSCT)
The polytechnic also offers part-time programmes for adult learners through the CET Academy. Established in 1985, the CET Academy has now trained more than 180,000 adults.[4]
Programmes and scholarships
- The NP Youth Academy setup by the polytechnic offers programmes for every student anchored in the areas of leadership, character building, and personal development.
- The Christieara Programme is a talent development programme for high performing students through initiatives such as Overseas Merit Fellowships and Service Learning trips.
- The polytechnic awards more than 1,000 scholarships every year, and over 6,000 students benefit from financial grants amounting to about $15 million a year.
Recognition
The polytechnic was conferred the Singapore Quality Class Star Award for demonstrating business excellence. The polytechnic was also awarded the President's Award for the Environment in 2014.[5]
Notable alumni
Athletes
- Hariharan Krishna, Singaporean athlete, 2023 Southeast Asian Games competitor
Academia
- Richard Yeo, American scientist, and founder of SuperUSA Nutrition Inc & Multi Sensing Inc
- Natasha Sng, Assistant Research Scientist at the University of Florida
- Leow Yi Ning, PhD candidate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Business
- Sim Wong Hoo, founder and former CEO of Creative Technology
- Quek Siu Rui, co-founder and CEO of Carousell
- Marcus Tan, co-founder and President of Carousell
- Ian Ang, co-founder and CEO of Secretlab
- Aaron Tan, co-founder and CEO of Carro
- Clara Lee, Vice President of Brand at Neste
- Gerry Eng, co-founder and CTO of Coinhako
- Isabel Elizabeth Francis (1991–2022), Singaporean murder victim and Deliveroo assistant manager
Entertainment
- Alan Tam, 18th Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor[6]
- Anthony Chen, 50th Golden Horse Award for Best Feature Film, Best New Director, and Best Original Screenplay
- Alaric Tay, Mediacorp actor
- Andie Chen, Mediacorp actor
- Nick Teo, Mediacorp actor
- Richie Koh, Mediacorp actor
- Shane Pow, former Mediacorp actor
- Derrick Hoh, singer
- Vanessa Fernandez, singer
- Boo Junfeng, film producer
- Tzang Merwyn Tong, film producer
- Cruz Teng, television presenter
- Dennis Chew, radio DJ and actor[7]
- Gerald Koh, radio DJ
- Jean Danker, radio DJ
- Joshua Simon, radio DJ
- Vernetta Lopez, actress and radio DJ
- Maddy Barber, radio DJ
- Jamie Yeo, actress and model
- Yeo Siew Hua, film director
- Shazza, singer
Politics
- Mohd Fahmi, Mayor of South East District (2020–2025) and Member of Parliament for Marine Parade GRC (2020–2025)
- Don Wee, Member of Parliament for Chua Chu Kang GRC (2020–2025)
- Lee Li Lian, Member of Parliament for Punggol East SMC (2013–2015)
- Hazlina Abdul Halim, Member of Parliament for East Coast GRC
References
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