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Diploma in Information Technology
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About the Programme
The programme has been designed so that at its completion, the students will have acquired both a sound theoretical knowledge and practical skills relating to the I.T functions as well as an adequate level of competency in I.T skills in terms of hardware and software. Students typically progress from the Diploma into the Advanced Diploma in IT and this reflects the continuing need for academic development in the Far East as well as world-wide generally.
* Coursework-based Assessment
Objectives
The course aims to equip students to work in a technical capacity within the IT field. In addition, and more generally, the course aims to:
Provide a challenging, stimulating and self-rewarding study environment
Provide a framework whereby individual study paths may be forged based on choice from a range of options
Develop a range of keys skill by means of opportunities provided in the study units
Accommodate student needs in relation to maximising their career potential by enabling them to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in their chosen subject area
Structure
Modules:
IT201 Operating Systems
IT202 C Programming
IT204 IT204.Net
IT206 Web Publishing
IT207 Networking Essentials
IT209 Java Programming
IT210 Essentials of E-commerce
IT211 Database Design & Structured Query Language
Advancement Pathway
Duration
Minimum of 12 months (Part-time basis)
Delivery mode
Each lesson is 3 hours and is conducted in a classroom setting at Informatics Campus.
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry
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Minimum 16 years of age with 2 GCE ‘A’ levels with English or Foundation Certificate for Higher Education (FCHE). |
Minimum Entry (incorporating FCHE)
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Minimum 5 ‘N’ Levels1 or 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels1 or equivalent with pass in English*, must complete the Critical Thinking (CT) and Learning Skills (LS) as part of the foundation programme. Candidates without qualified English must do the English Communication
(EC), Critical Thinking (CT) and Learning Skills (LS) modules as part of foundation
programme. Waiver of the other components of the Foundation programme is on
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1 Required to undertake the Informatics Foundation Program.
Exemptions for the foundation program may be granted on a case-by-case basis. |
Alternative Entry ( mature age)
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21 years and above, |
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2 years of relevant working experience (documentary proof required), |
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Completed Secondary education in English or proof of English Proficiency, |
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English Language Requirement
Entrants with qualifications based on English Medium are deemed to have satisfied the English language requirement. All other entrants must meet the English requirements as specified by the University. |
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English (O’ level: C6 & above / TOEFL: Score 513 / IELTS: Band 5.5 / PIE: ENG 300). |
Programme Fees
SGD 6,600
Intake
March / June / September / December
Notes:
- Programme fees are exclusive of 7% GST and textbooks, valid for students who enrolled before December 2012. There is a non-refundable application fee of SGD 100 for part-time programmes and SGD 300 for full-time programmes.
For more details, please read:
Application and Admission Process for Singapore Students
Application and Admission Process for International Students
- For international students, there is a student admin fee of SGD 300. In addition, an application fee and insurance fee of SGD 90-120 is applicable, made payable to ICA when applying for student pass (Note: Granting of student pass is subject to ICA’s approval).
- For other fees related issues, please refer to PEI – Student Contract. For refund and withdrawal matters, please refer to our policy
- The student shall be informed 2 weeks prior to course commencement date in the event that a class is cancelled by Informatics Academy. For more information, please refer to the FAQ page.
- Modes of payment available:
International students - Telegraphic Transfer (TT) and Cashier's Order.
Singapore students - Nets, Cheques, Bank Drafts, Union Pay, Credit Cards, Internet Banking and Telegraphic Transfers (TT).
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