Program Overview

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University Programs

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education options.

Academic Pillars and Clusters

The university is organized into several academic pillars and clusters, including:

• ASD: Architecture and Sustainable Design
• DAI: Design and Artificial Intelligence
• EPD: Engineering Product Development
• ESD: Engineering Systems and Design
• HASS: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
• ISTD: Information Systems Technology and Design
• SMT: Science, Mathematics and Technology

Courses

One of the courses offered is:

02.104TS The History of International Development in Asia: The Role of Engineers and Designers

This course is an introduction to the history of international development in Asia, focusing on the role of designers and engineers in that development. The course draws on research from the fields of science and technology studies, anthropology, and development studies to introduce key concepts in the theory and practice of international development.

Course Map

The course is structured as follows:

• Week 1: What is Development?
• Week 2: History, Development, and Progress
• Week 3: Framing Development
• Week 4: Poverty and Rights
• Week 5: Dreams of Power
• Week 6: Who Governs Development?
• Week 8: Contexts of Development
• Week 9: The Cold War as Context (I)
• Week 10: The Cold War as Context (II)
• Week 11: Who are the other Developers and Designers?
• Week 12: History Repeats Itself? China and Africa
• Week 13: Overseas Singapore Development Projects

Instructors

The course is taught by:

• Pang Yang Huei

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

This course aligns with the following UN SDGs:

• Goal 1: No poverty
• Goal 2: Zero hunger
• Goal 3: Good health and well-being
• Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation
• Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
• Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
• Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
• Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
• Goal 13: Climate action
• Goal 15: Life on land
• Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions

Research

The university has a strong research focus, with various research centers and programs, including:

• Research news
• Research centers
• Research programs and fellowship
• Research administration
• Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Innovation and Enterprise

The university has a range of initiatives to promote innovation and enterprise, including:

• Innovation ecosystem
• Future of Innovation
• Educational technology
• Fabrication lab
• Innovation showcase
• Book of Innovations
• STEAMunity
• Design Innovation (Consultancy & Training)
• daVinci@SUTD Experience
• STEAMxD Immersion Programme
• Digital Learning Capability Centre (DLCC)
• Partnering corporates
• Research collaborations
• Technology licensing
• Translational Research Lab (DesignZ)
• Venture and incubation experience

Admissions

The university offers various programs, including:

• Undergraduate
• Graduate
• Continuing Education (SUTD Academy)
• 42 Singapore

Campus Life

The university provides a range of facilities and services to support student life, including:

• Academic facilities
• Housing
• Sports and recreation centre
• F&B and services
• Library
• Student experience
• UxOP
• Student life
• Global experience and exchange
• Career development
• Student well-being

About

The university has a strong commitment to sustainability and diversity, with initiatives such as:

• Design·AI
• At a glance
• Diversity and inclusion
• Sustainability
• Leadership
• Board of Trustees
• President Emeritus
• Professorships
• Faculty
• Thought leadership
• News and happenings
• Pressroom and publications
• Careers at SUTD
• Partnering with SUTD