Higher Diploma in Business Infocomm Technology (with 6 months of Industrial Attachment)
The Higher Diploma in Business InfoComm Technology programme provides students with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to meet excellent career opportunities in the Infocomm Technology (ICT) industry.
The programme aims to develop and produce graduates who are well-versed in the critical disciplines required in the field of computing and IT. This programme consists of an Industrial Attachment module, which is a paid internship program with leading companies in Singapore.
Upon completion of this programme, students may apply for further studies at overseas universities*.
*Subject to university approval
Full Time: 14 months + 6 months Industrial Attachment
3 hrs daily Monday to Friday
Part-Time: 14 months + 6 months Industrial Attachment
7-10pm Monday/Wednesday/Friday
INTAKE:
Feburary / March / April / May / June / July / August / September / October / November
Core Modules
Project Management
Fundamentals of Database Systems
Software Development with Java
Systems Analysis and Design
Development of Dynamic Web Sites
Network Operating Systems
.Net Development with C#
Android Programming
Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming in C++
Industrial Attachment
Elective Module
Select one of the following:
Cloud Computing Concepts, or
Cyber security (not offered at the moment)Course Assessment
Examinations, assignments, projects, presentations, class tests, and/or practical tests.
Age
17 years old*
Academic Qualification
Any of the following or equivalent:
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Obtained at least an E at GCE A level in any 2 subjects
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TMC Diploma/Foundation Diploma
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International Baccalaureate Diploma (at least 24 points)
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NUS High School Diploma
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Polytechnic Diploma
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Diploma (in Accounting / Business / Management / IT / Computing / Hospitality / Psychology) from Private Education Institutions (assessed on a case by case basis)
English Proficiency
Any of the following or equivalent:
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At least a C6 at GCE O English
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Completed a Diploma or equivalent where medium of instruction is English
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Pass an English online test and an interview with the Dean/HOD/designate
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Mature Candidates
Mature Candidates of ≥30 years old with 8 years of work experience may be admitted in lieu of academic qualification
* Students must be at least 18 years old at the time of Industrial Attachment.
Age
17 years old*
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Academic Qualification
Completed High School or Year 12
English Proficiency
Any of the following or equivalent:
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IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (Paper) ≥ 547 or TOEFL (Computer) ≥ 210 or TOEFL (Internet) ≥ 78 or TOEIC ≥ 780
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Other qualifications equivalent to High School or Year 12 where the medium of instruction is English
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Attend and pass Certificate in English up to Upper Intermediate B level
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Attend and pass EAP Level 3 >60%
Mature Candidates
Mature Candidates of ≥30 years old with 8 years of work experience may be admitted in lieu of academic qualification
* Students must be at least 18 years old at the time of Industrial Attachment.
Full-Time
Course Application Fee: $100.00
Course Fee
Tuition Fee: $7,600.00
Other Mandatory Fee
Assessment Fee: $1,300.00
Course Material Fee: $600.00
Medical Insurance: $160.00
Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Fee: $72.45
Total Course Fee Excluding Application Fee: $9,732.45
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Note:
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Fees indicated are in SGD and exclusive of GST.
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All information stated is accurate and effective as at 15 January 2024.
Part-Time
Course Application Fee: $100.00
Course Fee
Tuition Fee: $7,600.00
Other Mandatory Fee
Assessment Fee: $1,300.00
Course Material Fee: $600.00
Medical Insurance: $160.00
Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Fee: $72.45
Total Course Fee Excluding Application Fee: $9,732.45
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Note:
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Fees indicated are in SGD and exclusive of 9% GST.
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All information stated is accurate and effective as at 15 January 2024.
Full Time:
Course Application Fee: $400.00
Course Fee
Tuition Fee: $13,500.00
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Other Mandatory Fee
Assessment Fee: $1,400.00
Course Material Fee: $600.00
International Student Admin Fee: $650.00
Medical Insurance: $160.00
Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Fee: $122.33
Total Course Fee Excluding Application Fee: $16,432.33
Note:
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Fees indicated are in SGD and exclusive of 9% GST.
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The International Student Admin fee is waived if they progress to the next course.
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All information stated is accurate and effective as at 15 January 2024.