The Diploma in Engineering or Polytechnic program is focused on practical and skill-oriented training. It is a technical degree that only covers the essentials when ranked with an undergraduate engineering degree. It aims to provide students with industry or job related engineering knowledge, scientific skills, computing and analysis, mathematical techniques, a sound knowledge of English to communicate in the field and ability to apply problem solving techniques.

Students holding polytechnic diplomas typically find jobs right after college due to their practical skills earned at the Polytechnic.