Broaden your expertise with a Second Major and gain deeper knowledge in a complementary discipline. This flexible pathway allows you to develop interdisciplinary skills, expand your career options, and graduate with a recognised credential reflected on your academic transcript.
Second Major in Business
About
Develop business and management expertise alongside your engineering degree. Offered in collaboration with Nanyang Business School, the Second Major in Business broadens your career opportunities and prepares you for leadership roles in an increasingly interconnected global marketplace.
Available pathways:
- Business (Mainstream)
- Business (International Trading)
Applicable Programmes
Academic Requirements
The Second Major in Business is designed to be completed alongside the Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Maritime Studies programmes, with foundational Business courses introduced from Year 1.
At the end of Year 1, students may choose between the Second Major in Business (Mainstream) and the International Trading pathway through the International Trading Programme (ITP) Opt-In Exercise.
Second Major in Business
Mainstream Track
International Trading Track
Second Major in Data Analytics
About
The Second Major in Data Analytics equips students with in-demand skills in data analysis, statistical modelling, and data-driven decision-making. Students develop a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, algorithms, and programming, while gaining practical experience in data management, data mining, and data visualisation.
Through advanced electives, students can further explore areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, neural networks, and natural language processing. Combined with knowledge from their primary discipline, these skills prepare graduates to thrive in an increasingly data-driven world.
Applicable Programmes
Academic Requirements
Second Major in Data Analytics
(1 course required in each knowledge area)
To read 1 course in each knowledge area
Depending on your primary programme, some courses in Knowledge Areas 1–4 may fulfil requirements for both your degree and the Second Major. This allows up to 6–12 AUs to be counted towards both qualifications.
* Pre-requisites apply. To enable students to access these courses, some of the official pre-requisites have been mapped to comparable courses students may have read in their respective programmes. Please see the list of approved alternative pre-requisites here.
1 - Probability and Statistics
2 - Linear Algebra
3 - Data Analysis/ Computing
4 - Algorithms
5 - Database
6 - Data Mining
7 - DataVisualisation / Management
To read 3 elective courses (Minimum 9AU)
* Pre-requisites apply. To enable students to access these courses, some of the official pre-requisites have been mapped to comparable courses students may have read in their respective programmes. Please see the list of approved alternative pre-requisites here.
@ Some courses require MH2500, either directly or as an earlier prerequisite. Students are advised to plan their course selections accordingly. MH2500 may be used to fulfil the requirements of Knowledge Area 1: Probability & Statistics.
Second Major in Entrepreneurship
About
The Second Major in Entrepreneurship equips students with essential entrepreneurship skills while broadening their understanding of enterprise and innovation. The programme also fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, enabling students to navigate a world characterised by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) and become drivers of technological innovation.
Students gain hands-on experience in technopreneurship and have access to relevant 20-week overseas or local internship opportunities. Courses are offered by the NTU Entrepreneurship Academy (NTUpreneur) and Nanyang Business School, providing opportunities to expand professional networks, become part of the entrepreneurship ecosystem, and seize opportunities created by emerging technologies.
Applicable Programmes
Academic Requirements
The Second Major in Entrepreneurship comprises 30 Academic Units (AUs), combining Compulsory Core Courses, Elective Courses, and a compulsory Experiential Programme. The curriculum is designed to develop entrepreneurial knowledge, cultivate a technopreneurial mindset, and provide flexibility for students to explore different areas of entrepreneurship.
A key feature of the programme is its emphasis on experiential learning. Students learn through team-based projects, real-world simulations, role-playing activities, and practical experiences led by business leaders, entrepreneurs, intellectual property lawyers, and academics. They also have opportunities to expand their professional networks and engage with the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
To complete the Experiential Programme, students undertake either a 20-week Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (OEP) or a 20-week local Professional Internship with organisations such as startups, venture capital firms, entrepreneurship support organisations, or innovation departments within corporations.
Requirements
Second Major in Future Foods
About
The Second Major in Future Foods equips students with interdisciplinary knowledge in food sustainability, nutrition, and food innovation to address the growing global demand for sustainable and resilient food systems. Students gain insights into emerging areas such as future foods, food processing technologies, food safety, urban food systems, and nutrition security.
Offered in collaboration across five NTU schools and in partnership with Wageningen University & Research (WUR), the programme combines academic expertise with an international perspective on sustainable food production and innovation. Students develop the knowledge and practical skills to understand future food challenges and apply solutions in real-world contexts.
Key Learning Areas
- Sustainable food production and environmental impact
- Future foods, including plant-based, fermented and cultivated foods
- Nutrition security and consumer health
- Food processing and safety
- Data analytics in food systems
Applicable Programmes
Academic Requirements
The Second Major in Future Foods comprises 30 Academic Units (AUs) and is offered through two specialised tracks. Students will declare their preferred track in Year 2 Semester 1
Each track includes 5 compulsory courses (15 AUs) that build a strong foundation in future foods, sustainability, nutrition, and food technologies, together with 5 elective courses (15 AUs) that allow students to tailor their learning to their interests.
Second Major in Future Foods
Track 1: Global Immersion/ Exchange programme in WUR
Track 2: Courses offered by NTU
Second Major in Society and Urban Systems
About
As cities continue to grow and evolve, addressing environmental, urban planning, and policy challenges has become increasingly important. Issues such as environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, demographic changes, changing consumption patterns, and resource constraints require integrated and sustainable solutions.
Jointly offered by the College of Engineering (CoE) and the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CoHASS), the Second Major in Society and Urban Systems provides an interdisciplinary understanding of contemporary urban systems. Students explore how engineering, technology, planning, policy, and social, economic, cultural, and environmental factors influence the development of sustainable cities and communities. Through the programme, students develop the knowledge and perspectives needed to address complex urban challenges and contribute to a more sustainable built environment and improved quality of life.
Applicable Programmes
Academic Requirements
Second Major in Society and Urban Systems
+ Prerequisite for all HE, HH, HG, HS and HY specialised elective courses offered by CoHASS below.
Urban Economics and Public Policy (Choose 3, 9 AU)
Society and Culture (Choose 2, 6 AU)
Water and Environmental Management (Choose 1, 3AU)
Second Major in Sustainability
About
We are faced with interconnected global challenges that include climate change, deforestation, biodiversity loss, and ocean acidification. These issues extend beyond environmental concerns to encompass social justice, economic development, technology, and governance.
The Second Major in Sustainability helps students understand the interactions between the environment, economy, and society. It equips them to apply this knowledge to foster innovation and promote responsible resource use. Furthermore, it emphasizes effective communication with decision-makers to ensure we can sustain healthy ecosystems and achieve equitable prosperity for both current and future generations.
Applicable Programmes
Academic Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 30 Academic Units (AUs), which includes compulsory courses, electives, and an interdisciplinary project.