Annual Report 2023/2024
Corporate Information
Ngee Ann Polytechnic started in 1963 and is today one of Singapore’s leading institutions of higher learning with over 13,000 enrolled full-time students in more than 40 courses across 8 academic schools. It seeks to develop students with a passion for learning, values for life, and competencies to thrive in a global workplace. The polytechnic also supports Continuing Education and Training (CET) through its CET Academy, which offers a wide range of part-time programmes and short courses. It works closely with industry partners to curate programmes for emerging skills, develop talent pipeline for the industries and help adult learners stay agile in today’s rapidly changing global economy.
VISION
Passion for learning.
Values for life.
Graduates who are ready for a global workplace.
MISSION
To nurture lifelong learners who are imbued with 21st century competencies and valued at the workplace and by society.
VALUES
Upholding integrity.
Striving for excellence.
Embracing innovation.
Serving the community.
Council Members
For the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
Chairman
Mr Yuen Kuan Moon
Group CEO
Singtel
Deputy Chairperson
Mr Willie Tan
Former Auditor-General
Auditor-General’s Office
Members
Mr Lim Kok Kiang
Principal & CEO
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Mr Goh Kim Hock
(till 20 Oct 2023)
Managing Director
Chiat Si Industrial Pte Ltd
Mr Dhirendra Shantilal
Strategic Advisor
FSG TG Group
Mr Edward Chia
Managing Director
PlaceM Pte Ltd
Member of Parliament (Holland Bukit Timah GRC)
Dr Mohamed Elmie Bin Nekmat
Associate Professor
Department of Communications and New Media
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
National University of Singapore
Mr Gilbert Tan
Founder
All About People
Professor Benedict Koh
Associate Dean and Professor of Finance (Education)
Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Singapore Management University
Mr Chua Tiow Chye
Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer
Mapletree Investments
Mr Esa Han Hsien Masood
Deputy Secretary (Corporate & Partners)
Ministry of Social and Family Development
Mr James Teo Wee Wee
(till 17 Apr 2023)
Managing Director
All Best Air-Conditioning Group
Dr Ayesha Khanna
CEO and Co-Founder
ADDO AI
Ms Pauline Goh
Chairman, South East Asia
CBRE
COL Phua Jia Kai
Director
Defence Policy Office
Ministry of Defence
Ms Karen Chong
(from 1 May 2023)
Coordinating Divisional Director, Higher Education Group
Ministry of Education
Ms Anna Ku Swee Ngein
(from 1 Jul 2023)
Manager
Anna & Associates
Mr Baey Theng Mong
(from 1 Jul 2023)
General Manager
Sin Chao Gardens
1. Board members who have served more than 10 years
Mr Goh Kim Hock has served more than ten years since his first appointment to the Ngee Ann Polytechnic Council. He is nominated by The Ngee Ann Kongsi’s Committee of Management, who reviewed the appointment at the end of each Council term.
2. Attendance at Meetings
Council Members’ attendance at Council and Committee meetings in FY2023 is set out in the table below
| Council Members | Number of meetings attended in FY2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | Audit & Risk Committee | Investment Committee | ||
| Mr Yuen Kuan Moon (Chairman) First Appointed in 2022 | 5 / 5 | 2 / 2 | ||
| Mr Willie Tan (Deputy Chairman) First Appointed in 2019 | 5 / 5 | 3 / 3 | ||
| Mr Lim Kok Kiang First Appointed in 2021 | 5 / 5 | 2 / 2 | ||
| Mr Goh Kim Hock (till 20 Oct 2023) First Appointed in 2001 | 2 / 3 | |||
| Mr Dhirendra Shantilal First Appointed in 2015 | 5 / 5 | |||
| Mr Edward Chia First Appointed in 2017 | 3 / 5 | |||
| Dr Elmie Nekmat First Appointed in 2017 | 5 / 5 | |||
| Mr Gilbert Tan First Appointed in 2017 | 0 / 5 | 0 / 3 | ||
| Professor Benedict Koh First Appointed in 2019 | 4 / 5 | 3 / 3 | 2 / 2 | |
| Mr Chua Tiow Chye First Appointed in 2019 | 4 / 5 | 1 / 2 | ||
| Mr Esa Han Hsien Masood First Appointed in 2019 | 4 / 5 | 2 / 3 | ||
| Dr Ayesha Khanna First Appointed in 2021 | 4 / 5 | |||
| Ms Pauline Goh First Appointed in 2021 | 5 / 5 | 3 / 3 | ||
| COL Phua Jia Kai First Appointed in 2022 | 3 / 5 | |||
| Ms Karen Chong First Appointed in 2023 | 3 / 4 | 3 / 3 | ||
| Mr Baey Theng Mong First Appointed in 2023 | 1 / 4 | |||
| Ms Anna Ku First Appointed in 2023 | 3 / 4 | |||
3. Remuneration Matters
The Council members do not receive remuneration for serving on the Ngee Ann Polytechnic Council.
Senior Management
From 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
Executive Committee
Mr Lim Kok Kiang
Principal & CEO
Ms Looi Mei Fong
Deputy Principal
Mr Mah Wee Beng
Deputy Principal & Registrar
Mrs Tay-Tok Seok Ling
Chief Financial Officer and Senior Director, Planning & Strategy
Mrs Tang-Lim Guek Im
Senior Director, Student Life
Mrs Anna Yap-Too Siew Hong
Senior Director, SkillsFuture
Mrs Tiew-Teo Hui Leng
Senior Director, People Cluster
Mr Patrice Choong
Senior Director, Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Academic Directors
Mr William Lim Wei Kiat
Director, School of Business & Accountancy
Mrs Pang-Eng Peck Hong
Director, School of Design & Environment
Mr Ng Ker Wei
Director, School of Engineering
Ms Tan Wei Lian
Director, School of Engineering
Ms Jacqueline Tan
Director, School of Film & Media Studies
Dr Phang Chiew Hun
Director, School of Health Sciences
Ms Sandra Toh
Director, School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Dr Joel Yang
Director, School of InfoComm Technology
Mr Subrata Chanda
Director, School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology and Principal Technology Strategist
Mr Lawrence Lai
Director, School of Interdisciplinary Studies
Dr Christy Chung
Director, CET Academy
Non-Academic Directors
Ms Nancy Tan
Director, Academic Affairs & Planning Office
Ms Shirley Williams
Director, Centre for Learning & Teaching Excellence
Dr Jason Tang
Director, Centre for Environmental Sustainability
Mr Brendon Lam
Director, Digital Services & Technology Office
Ms Sheryl Sim
Director, Corporate Communications Office
Mr Alan Thng
Director, Estate, Eco & Safety Office
Ms Lam Sok Kuan
Director, Finance Office
Ms Eng Mui Hong
Director, Human Resource & Organisational Development Office
Ms Angela Wee
Director, Library
Ms Louisa Lau
Director, Office of Immersion & Careers
Dr Joyce Tang
Director, Office of Service-Learning
Mr Simon Tan
Director, Student & Alumni Services Office
Mr Gabriel Tan
Director, Student Development Office
Ms Tan Ching Ching
Director, The Sandbox
Ms May Goh
Head, Internal Communications
Corporate Communications Office
Mrs Anna Irene Wong-Yeow
Head, Global Innovation Alliance Office and Startup Ecosystem
The Sandbox
Council Committees
For the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
Administration Committee
Chairman
Mr Yuen Kuan Moon
Deputy Chairman
Mr Willie Tan
Members
Mr Lim Kok Kiang
Mr Goh Kim Hock (till 20 Oct 2023)
Mr Dhirendra Shantilal
Mr Gilbert Tan
Mr Esa Han Hsien Masood
Ms Pauline Goh
Ms Karen Chong (from 1 May 2023)
Audit and Risk Committee
Chairman
Mr Willie Tan
Members
Professor Benedict Koh
Mr Esa Han Hsien Masood
Ms Pauline Goh
Ms Karen Chong (from 1 May 2023)
Mr Gilbert Tan
Investment Committee
Chairman
Mr Yuen Kuan Moon
Members
Mr Lim Kok Kiang
Professor Benedict Koh
Mr Chua Tiow Chye
Mr James Teo Wee Wee (till 17 Apr 2023)
Staff Disciplinary Committee
Chairman
Mr Dhirendra Shantilal
Members
Ms Doreen Loh [external member]
Director (Human Resources)
Singapore Institute of Technology
Ms Low Wan Ve [external member]
Director, Human Capital Management
Health Sciences Authority
Student Appeal Committee
Chairman
Dr Mohamed Elmie Bin Nekmat
Members
Dr Ayesha Khanna
COL Phua Jia Kai
Senate Members
From 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
Chairman
Mr Lim Kok Kiang
Principal & CEO
Member-cum-Secretary
Mr Mah Wee Beng
Deputy Principal and Registrar
Members
Ms Looi Mei Fong
Deputy Principal
Ms Tok Seok Ling
Chief Financial Officer and Senior Director, Planning & Strategy
Mrs Tang-Lim Guek Im
Senior Director, Student Life
Mrs Anna Yap-Too Siew Hong
Senior Director, SkillsFuture
Mrs Tiew-Teo Hui Leng
Senior Director, People Cluster
Mr Patrice Choong Siat Moy
Senior Director, Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Mr William Lim Wei Kiat
Director, School of Business & Accountancy
Mrs Pang-Eng Peck Hong
Director, School of Design & Environment
Ms Jacqueline Tan Swee Gek
Director, School of Film & Media Studies
Dr Phang Chiew Hun
Director, School of Health Sciences
Ms Sandra Toh
Director, School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Mr Lawrence Lai
Director, School of Interdisciplinary Studies
Mr Subrata Chanda
Director, School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology
Dr Christy Chung
Director, CET Academy
Mr Ng Ker Wei
Director, School of Engineering
Ms Tan Wei Lian
Director, School of Engineering
Ms Sheryl Sim
Director, Corporate Communications Office
Ms Angela Wee
Director, Library
Ms Shirley A. Williams
Director, Centre for Learning & Teaching Excellence
Dr Joyce Tang
Director, Office of Service-Learning
Mr Henry Aathar Ah Tuk
Academic Staff Representative
Mr Jason Chow Kuo Ming
Academic Staff Representative
Full-time Student Enrolment
For the Academic Year 2023/2024
| School of Business & Accountancy | |
|---|---|
| Accountancy | 493 |
| Banking & Finance | 272 |
| Business Studies | 684 |
| Common Business Programme | 227 |
| International Trade & Business | 268 |
| Tourism & Resort Management | 197 |
| School of Design & Environment | |
| Design | 220 |
| Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management | 278 |
| Real Estate Business | 208 |
| Sustainable Urban Design & Engineering | 1 |
| School of Engineering | |
| Aerospace Electronics | 2 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 487 |
| Automation & Mechatronic Systems | 226 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 253 |
| Common Engineering Programme | 353 |
| Electrical Engineering | 336 |
| Electronic & Computer Engineering | 547 |
| Engineering Science | 153 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 540 |
| Marine & Offshore Technology | 147 |
| School of Film & Media Studies | |
| Common Media Programme | 70 |
| Film, Sound & Video | 146 |
| Mass Communication | 297 |
| Media Post-Production | 149 |
| School of Health Sciences | |
| Health Sciences (Nursing) | 1 |
| Nursing | 1589 |
| Optometry | 127 |
| School of Humanities & Social Sciences | |
| Arts Business Management | 124 |
| Community Development | 260 |
| Chinese Media & Communication | 119 |
| Chinese Studies | 148 |
| Early Childhood Development & Education | 1343 |
| Tamil Studies with Early Education | 52 |
| School of InfoComm Technology | |
| Common ICT Programme | 124 |
| Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics | 227 |
| Data Science | 194 |
| Financial Informatics | 1 |
| Immersive Media | 181 |
| Information Technology | 435 |
| School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology | |
| Biomedical Science | 252 |
| Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering | 213 |
| Common Science Programme | 46 |
| Environmental & Water Technology | 139 |
| Landscape Design & Horticulture | 114 |
| Pharmaceutical Science | 154 |
| Total | 12397 |
Top Graduates
From left: Kieran Wong Jiing Xun, Ong Sze Hwee, Alec, Ryan Tan Yan Xu, Gracelyn Lim Xin Yin, Nar Kang Jing, Keryel Khng Kai Le, Khoo Zhen Hua, Spring Tan, Han Yan Ting Jovin, Ngui Jia Le Sherlena
Kieran Wong Jiing Xun
Diploma in Aerospace Engineering
Ngee Ann Kongsi Gold Medal Award
Lee Kuan Yew Award
Nar Kang Jing
Diploma in Engineering Science
Lee Kuan Yew Award
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Outstanding Achievement Award
Ong Sze Hwee, Alec
Diploma in Data Science
Lee Kuan Yew Award
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Outstanding Achievement Award
Ryan Tan Yan Xu
Diploma in Design
Lee Kuan Yew Award
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Outstanding Achievement Award
Gracelyn Lim Xin Yin
Diploma in Mass Communication
Lien Ying Chow Gold Medal
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Outstanding Achievement Award
Ngui Jia Le Sherlena
Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Tay Eng Soon Gold Medal
Han Yan Ting Jovin
Diploma in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Outstanding Achievement Award
Keryel Khng Kai Le
Diploma in Banking & Finance
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Outstanding Achievement Award
Khoo Zhen Hua
Diploma in Biomedical Science
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Outstanding Achievement Award
Spring Tan
Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Outstanding Achievement Award