The first time I applied, I applied for physics in NUS, maritime
studies in NTU and business in SMU. Accepted maritime studies but
changed to ISE halfway through NS. I think NS is good in the sense
that guys get more time to think about their options after
receiving their results...can apply up to 3 times also lah.
Anyway I would like to make a pitch for Industrial and systems
engineering here to all potential UGs:
1) What is ISE?
ISE is a discipline built on a collection of methodological
tools brought together to effect an integrated or "total" approach
to problem-solving in engineering and management, with quality and
productivity improvement as its overall objective. (taken from
official resources)
2) What do IS engineers do?
We develop systems and processes to improve quality
and productivity. We look at the big picture, including
resources, manpower, technology and information, and apply highly
quantitative techniques. It is a broad field, applications
range from transportation and supply chain management to banking
systems and finance.
3) What is the pay of ISE graduates?
Highest among
ALL NUS engineering graduates and of course among the top of all
NUS courses. Consistently for the past few years.
4) What are some of the skills that IS engineers learn?
Building models, simulation, cost analysis, management,
statistics for engineering, systems design, probability models,
human factors engineering, decision analysis, facility layout and
location, operations research. (all names of IE modules)
5) What are the fields that IS engineers go into after
graduation?
Based on 2008 data, 15% shipping and transportation, 7% banking
and finance, public sector 11%, consultancy 7%, IT and
manufacturing 12%~. As you can see, there is a diverse range.
If you are interested
in business and management or classical engineering, then you
should look into ISE. Many banks
and consultancy firms like the analytical skills of
engineers!
