1. Double Degree Programmes (DDPs)
Engineering &
Business Administration (incl. Acc)
Engineering &
Business Administration (incl. Acc)
Engineering & Economics
Engineering & Economics
Briefing for Matriculation Intake 2015/16

2. Double Degree Programmes
Introduction
BEng(Hons) / BA
BEng(Hons) / BBA or BBA(Acc)
BEng(Hons) / BSocSci(Hons); or
BEng(Hons) / BBA(Hons or Acc.Hons) ; or
Eng* + Econs
Eng* + Bizad
Most programmes are designed to be completed within five years (9 to 10 semesters).
Maximum candidature is six years for all DDPs.
*All Engineering programmes except Engineering Science

3. Double Degree Programmes
Objectives – DDP (Engin & Econs)
Engineering & Economics are complementary both in their intellectual tools and in their objects of study!
Engineering – innovative and creative application of mathematical and scientific principles to the creation of products, technology and services for the good of humanity
Economics – optimal choice and combinations of such systems for the achievement of maximum wealth given the society’s limited resources

4. Double Degree Programmes
Entry Requirements (Yr 2 Intake)
At least CAP of 4.0 but preferable for CAP >4.2 after first year
Economics – Required to have read EC1301 and at least one other Economics module (excluding EC2303) at point of application.
Business – Advised to read one or two business modules
Interviews may be required. 4

5. Curriculum Structure*
Double Degree Programmes
Curriculum Structure*
BEng (Hons) & BSocSci in Econs (Hons)/BA in Econs
* Curriculum structure is subject to changes.

6. Double Degree Programmes
Grading and Degree Classification for
BEng(Hons)/ BSocSci(Hons) and BA Major in Economics
Double Degree
Degree
Eng./Biz MCs
Common MCs
ULR MCs
Total
B.Eng(Hons)/
BSocSci(Hons) in Economics
B.Eng(Hons) 75 44 20
139
BSocSci(Hons) 69
133
BA in Economics 96 24
140 BA 48 92 6

7. Double Degree Programmes
Exit
Students can choose to leave the programme or
Students are required to leave if they fail to meet the requirements depending on the year of admission:
For candidates admitted from AY 2014/15: minimum CAP of 3.75 for home course AND minimum CAP of 3.25 for the second degree
Curriculum & Time Table Issues
Students may seek the assistance of their own Departmental administrators (Ms Lesley Poong, Office of UG Programs for Common Engineering students).

8. Double Degree Programmes
IMPORTANT NOTES:
All Engineering modules will be pre-allocated according to the recommended schedules for Semesters 1 & 2 (i.e. no bidding via CORS is required)
Detailed recommended schedules will be available from your respective Departmental websites.

9. Double Degree Programmes
MORE INFORMATION
FoE Undergraduate Programmes website:
Respective DDP websites:
Eng + Bizad:
Eng + Econs:
For enquiries, please
Ms Lesley Poong

10. Double Degree Programmes
Questions?

11. Double Degree Programmes
Objectives – DDP (Engin & Bizad)
This programme aims to provide students with
high quality professional engineering education and
leadership and management knowledge & skills (organisation, finance, accounting, marketing, economics, law, operations, etc).
This combination of engineering and business skills will produce a new breed of business-savvy engineers in the marketplace.

12. Double Degree Programmes BEng (Hons) & BBA (Hons) / BBA
Curriculum Structure*
BEng (Hons) & BBA (Hons) / BBA
# Minimum MCs, depending on department of study, area of specialization and availability of common modules.
* Curriculum structure is subject to changes. 12

13. Double Degree Programmes BEng (Hons) & BBA (Acc.) / BBA (Acc.Hons.)
Curriculum Structure*
BEng (Hons) & BBA (Acc.) / BBA (Acc.Hons.)
# Minimum MCs, depending on department of study, area of specialization and availability of common modules.
* Curriculum structure is subject to changes. 13

14. Double Degree Programmes
Grading and Degree Classification for
BEng(Hons)/ BBA(Hons) and BBA
Double Degree
Degree
Eng./Biz MCs
Common MCs
ULR MCs
Total
B.Eng(Hons)/
BBA(Hons)
B.Eng(Hons)
80# 32 20
132# 76
128
BBA 28
128# 60
108
# Minimum MCs, depending on department of study, area of specialization and availability of common modules. 14

15. Double Degree Programmes
Grading and Degree Classification for
BEng(Hons)/BBA (Acc.Hons) and BBA(Acc)
Double Degree
Degree
Eng./Biz MCs
Common MCs
ULR MCs
Total
B.Eng(Hons)/
BBA(Acc.Hons)
B.Eng(Hons)
95# 16 20
131#
88#
124#
BBA(Acc)
68#
108#
# Minimum MCs, depending on department of study, area of specialization and availability of common modules. 15