Computing @ NYJC

Our Programme

Our Approach

At NYJC, we take a hands-on approach to learning. Computing students will learn the syllabus topics through a variety of programming exercises that keep the focus on gaining programming experience. We then use this experience as an anchor for the theoretical principles that improve their programming.

Learning Tracks

Students who wish to push themselves beyond the H2 Computing syllabus have three (optional) tracks of development available to them.

Competitive Programming

Students develop their knowledge and mastery of algorithms and data structures through:

  • Courses conducted by NUS CeNCE
  • Training provided by the NY Robotics and Computer Science CCA (NYRCS) and the NY Competitive Programming SIG (NYCP)
  • Learning from seniors and alumni in our nyjc_computing Discord server
  • The National Olympiad in Informatics (NOI)

Cybersecurity

Students develop their knowledge of computer security vulnerabilities and mitigations through:

  • A variety of hackathons organised by NUS, NTU, and SMU
  • Cyberthon, Brainhack, and various events organised by CSIT, DSTA, and other government cybersecurity agencies
  • The Sentinel Programme, organised by DIS
  • Training provided by NYRCS

Application Development and AI

Students develop their ability to design an application system, lead and be part of a software engineering team, and manage stakeholder goals through:

  • Personal programming projects
  • Nanyang System Developers, NYJC’s in-house Computing talent development programme
    • create useful apps and services for NYJC
    • propose an initiative or select from an available pool
    • propose collaborations with other CCAS and SIGs
    • propose VIA projects that benefit the college and/or community
  • Ongoing mentorship (if necessary) with experienced engineers for accelerated learning