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Course Overview

How does my Grab app locate the nearest available driver? Can I get the lights at home turned on five minutes before I get there? The answers lie with Information Technology.

 

From communication and education to healthcare, transportation, entertainment, finance and business, Information Technology influences nearly every aspect of human activity today.

 

In this course, you will acquire very strong programming and software development skills. You will also learn to incorporate AI, data analytics and other technologies to enhance the applications you develop. You will get the unique chance to specialise in areas such as Financial Technologies (Fintech) through elective subjects and gain employment in the banking and financial services sectors. As the demand for IT professionals continues to rise, set yourself apart from others by joining this highly valued course. A unique opportunity we offer is through our Industry Practice elective subjects which you can take while working at an internship company in your 3rd year. This gives you a chance to acquire strong and deep skills at the workplace and prepares you well to secure future employment.

 

We also have very strong industry links with DBS and Deloitte where our students are mentored by industry professionals and can undertake year-long internships with these esteemed companies in Year 3.

 

Join us and embark on an exciting tech journey with immense job opportunities!

 

Get the opportunity to attain the certifications(s) below through your course of study:

  • AWS Cloud Practitioner
  • Azure Fundamentals Certification
  • Professional Scrum Master 1

 

AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification

Many companies are now placing their information on the cloud, as well as creating applications and services on the cloud. Due to cloud computing, we are seeing a big shift from the traditional way businesses think about IT resources. Cloud Computing professionals are in high demand in the IT industry. The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner offers a foundational understanding of AWS Cloud concepts, services, and terminology.

 

The School of Informatics & IT curriculum prepares students to acquire the AWS certified cloud practitioner qualification. Industry-recognised certificates give students and prospective employers an added confidence about the cloud proficiency of graduates.

 

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Entry Requirements

To be eligible for consideration for admission, applicants must obtain 26 points or better for the net ELR2B2 aggregate score (i.e. English Language, 2 relevant subjects and best 2 other subjects, including CCA Bonus Points) and meet the minimum entry requirements of this course. CCA cannot be used to meet the minimum entry requirements.

Subject
Grade

English Language (EL1)*

1-7

Mathematics (E or A)

1-6

Any one of the subject in the 2nd group of relevant subjects for ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type

  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing / Computer Studies
  • Creative 3D Animation
  • Design & Technology
  • Food & Nutrition/ Nutrition & Food Science
  • Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Exercise & Sports Science
  • Physics
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-6
2025 Planned Intake
100
Net ELR2B2 aggregate range (2025 JAE)
11 - 20

* Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)/ Unified Examination Chinese (UEC) holders must have a minimum of grade 6 for the relevant English Language subject (e.g. Bahasa Inggeris).

Admissions Exercises

What You'll Learn

Strong Foundation Skills

Learn to develop your own web applications with the coding and user interface skills you acquire. Also, learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity and data analytics to give you a firm foundation in IT.

Subject Code Subject Credit Units
icon-arrow-orange CIT1C21 Application Development Project

This subject introduces coding principles and practices using a functional and/or object-oriented approach. The subject also introduces the development of an IT application using the latest technologies. Topics covered include simple data structures, application architecture, design, and development.

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icon-arrow-orange CIT1C18 Computational Thinking

This subject introduces the fundamentals of computational thinking and how it is applied in developing programming solutions to problems. Programming concepts, simple data structures and programming techniques are also covered.

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icon-arrow-orange CCF1C03 Cybersecurity Fundamentals

This subject introduces the key principles of information security namely confidentiality, integrity and availability and their application in various real-world scenarios. Topics covered include IT law, data governance and security, international standards, security policies, procedures, processes to protect IT systems against cyber-attacks and information breaches.

It also covers what is required to protect and defend digital systems and applications in the cyberspace. Common types of cyber risks, threats and attacks, as well as the applicable controls, will be discussed.

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icon-arrow-orange CIA1C11 Data Visualisation and Analytics

This subject covers the data analytics lifecycle, including gathering, cleaning, processing and visualising of data. Exploratory data analysis methods, descriptive and predictive analytics and the presentation of insights will also be covered.

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icon-arrow-orange CIA1C06 Database Application Development

This subject introduces the fundamental concepts of relational database systems, the design methods specific to relational database, database manipulation using a database query language, and the techniques of implementing relational databases. It will also cover implementation of simple applications to access relational database.

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icon-arrow-orange CIT1C14 Data Structures and Algorithms

This subject introduces the fundamentals of recursion and data structures in solving problems using a programming language. Topics covered include stacks, queues and linked lists. Searching techniques and sorting algorithms are also covered.

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icon-arrow-orange CIA1C07 Logic and Mathematics

The subject covers logic, functions, sequence & recursion, and graphs. It covers mathematical processes for developing algorithms in computing and other real-life applications. Topics covered include the fundamental mathematical concepts needed for computing.

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icon-arrow-orange CCF1C04 Network and Cloud Technology

This subject covers both the theoretical and practical elements of networking and its associated technologies. It encompasses various topics such as network protocols and communications, and cloud computing and its significance in modern networking environments.

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icon-arrow-orange CIT1C19 User Experience and Interface Design

This subject introduces the concept of Human-Centered Design, and its practice to create useful digital products and interfaces that offer an enriching user experience (UX). The topics covered include designing sustainable interfaces, need findings, sketching and prototyping for interactive experience, and usability testing with accessibility considerations.

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Develop Innovative Business Applications

You will acquire advanced skills in developing applications across multiple platforms and industries.

Subject Code Subject Credit Units
icon-arrow-orange CAI2C08 Machine Learning for Developers

This subject introduces the fundamentals of machine learning principles and practices. It covers a range of machine learning models and algorithmic machine learning methods, such as supervised learning.

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icon-arrow-orange CIT2C18 Mobile App Development

This subject introduces the techniques and practices of programming and implementation of applications on multiple devices and platforms. Topics covered include an overview of the mobile industry, user interface and mobile application development across platforms.

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icon-arrow-orange CIT2C20 Full Stack Web Development

This subject introduces the concepts of full-stack web-based applications. Topics covered include designing web pages and implementing the front-end and back-end technologies of a web application. Technological and design issues of web-based application development will also be discussed.

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icon-arrow-orange CIT2C22 DevOps Essentials

This subject covers the development and deployment of applications using DevOps tools and Agile methodology. It introduces the concepts of Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery and Continuous Deployment.

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icon-arrow-orange CIT2C23 Agile Methodology and Design Thinking

This subject covers the concepts and techniques of Agile methodology and design thinking process. It also introduces elements of project management and real-life application development cycles.

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icon-arrow-orange CIT2C24 Cloud Application Development

This subject introduces the concepts of cloud microservices. Topics covered include the architectural pattern of cloud microservices, the value proposition behind microservices cloud computing, and available technology stacks to implement and deploy cloud-native applications with a Microservices architecture

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icon-arrow-orange CIT2C29 Application Security

This subject focuses on applying application security during different phases of software development. Topics include the inherent threats and vulnerabilities of web applications and the corresponding countermeasures.

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icon-arrow-orange CMC2C16 IoT Application Development

This subject covers the concepts of Distributed System Architecture like Service-Oriented Architecture, Representation State Transfer (REST) and Web Services, identification of technology and design principles for connected devices and prototyping techniques for writing web services.

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Step out as a Professional

You will select elective modules and work on real-world projects in areas such as fintech, advanced manufacturing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and web applications. You will also have the chance to learn from experts and work for clients in local or overseas companies to hone your skills in developing software applications and solutions. You will receive valuable mentorship and work for companies such as DBS, Deloitte and many, many more like them.

Subject Code Subject Credit Units
icon-arrow-orange CMP3102 Major Project

This subject provides students the opportunity to apply and integrate the knowledge and skills acquired from the various subjects in the diploma to a project. Students will also be expected to analyse, design, develop, implement and/or test viable and working information systems and solutions.

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Diploma Subjects - Elective Subjects

Subject Code Subject Credit Units
icon-arrow-orange CDA2C02 Data Mining and Business Analytics

This subject introduces the fundamental concepts of machine learning. Topics covered include supervised and unsupervised learning and classification.

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icon-arrow-orange CDA2C04 Data Storytelling

This subject introduces the knowledge and skills required to apply the data storytelling framework and principles of data visualisation to enable business users to communicate and narrate findings relevant to business contexts. It also covers graphing fundamentals, graphing properties and knowledge of how to build dashboards for reporting purposes using relevant statistical modelling and analysis techniques.

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Subject Code Subject Credit Units
icon-arrow-orange CIT2C25 Digital Banking and Financial Services

This subject introduces the structure of financial markets, core financial services in retail banking and financial technology (FinTech) that are used to enhance or disrupt existing financial services. Topics covered will also include how Fintech helps to transform traditional banking services into digital banking services.

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icon-arrow-orange CIT2C26 Introduction to Blockchain Application Development

This subject introduces the concepts of distributed ledgers and the foundation of blockchain technology. The techniques and tools of writing smart contract and its deployment onto a blockchain will be covered. It will also cover the application of blockchain in financial services.

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Subject Code Subject Credit Units
icon-arrow-orange BLO2010 Distribution Centre Management

This subject provides an overview of the role of a Distribution Centre (DC) in the supply chain. It also covers the various activities performed within a DC and the significance of these activities on customer service and total logistics costs. It focuses on the major resources to be applied in a DC and explains how they interact with one another in contributing to the DC’s effectiveness and efficiency. It will also cover the significance of providing DC services to the Third-Party Logistics industry.

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icon-arrow-orange ECC2014 Industrial IoT Analytics

This subject covers the essential concepts and skills needed for implementing digital transformation in smart manufacturing plants. It covers the application of industrial software platforms to wirelessly interconnect sensors, Internet of Things (IoT) devices and equipment. Students will learn to develop dashboard for acquiring, analysing and displaying data that is commonly found in Advanced Manufacturing. Modern approaches in activation of hardware and software responses when interventions are required for process improvement or corrective actions are also covered in detail.

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Subject Code Subject Credit Units
icon-arrow-orange CIT2C27 Guided Work-based Learning 1

This is a competency-based subject that develops students in the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for a specific IT job role through a structured on-the-job training programme. It will allow students to perform skills identification and articulate critical work functions in the job role and their performance expectations. Students will work with the company supervisor to plan and execute an individual learning project, and they will monitor and reflect on their learning progress. Guided Work-based learning will broaden and/or deepen a student's knowledge and skills in a specific job role.

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icon-arrow-orange CIT2C28 Guided Work-based Learning 2

This subject provides students the opportunity to recognise the critical core skills that are transferrable in both lateral movement or vertical progression in the specified IT job track defined in a recognised or national skills framework. It also allows students to compare the responsibilities, required skills and competencies between the various job roles within the organisation and/or industry.

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Subject Code Subjects Credit Units
icon-arrow-orange CIT2C30 Green Software Principles

This subject covers the Green Software principles and takes into consideration the software design practices and technologies that optimise energy usage, minimise carbon footprint and promote environmental awareness.

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icon-arrow-orange CDA2C08 Data Analytics for Environmental Sustainability

This subject provides an introduction to the principles of sustainability and how data analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques can be used to address environmental challenges. It explores techniques and tools for data-driven decision-making such as analysing climate data and predicting the impact of climate change.

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You will also take this set of subjects that equips you with the crucial 21st-century life skills you need to navigate the modern world as an agile, forward-thinking individual and team player.

Subject Code Subject Credit Units
icon-arrow-orange GTP1103 Effective Personal Leadership

This subject examines self-management and self-leadership through an exploration of values and beliefs, necessary for adapting to the world of work. It covers topics such as self-management and awareness, values and ethics, interpersonal communication, teamwork, resilience and emotional intelligence for enhancing leadership capabilities. These can significantly influence careers, relationships, and overall well-being. This subject is a reflective exploration of ‘leadership from within’ to have a greater awareness for the development of attributes required in an effective values-centred leader for oneself and for others.

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icon-arrow-orange GTP1203 Career Readiness & Communication

This subject equips students with career preparation skills through better understanding of their career interests, values, skills and aspirations. Topics covered include personal branding, job search strategies, resume and cover letter writing, and interview techniques. In addition, students will gain awareness of workplace communication to succeed in their careers and achieve professional goals.

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icon-arrow-orange GTP1303 Current Issues & Critical Thinking

This subject provides a comprehensive introduction to critical thinking by engaging students with current local and global issues. Students will learn to analyse diverse perspectives and uncover underlying assumptions in opinions, evaluate the credibility and bias of information sources, and construct well-reasoned, evidence-based arguments using established critical-thinking frameworks. They will also assess the societal, ethical, and personal implications of contemporary problems, and develop the ability to communicate their conclusions clearly and persuasively, employing appropriate digital tools to support their ideas.

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icon-arrow-orange INV1001 Innovation & Entrepreneurship

The subject is designed for learners from all disciplines to embrace innovation in either their specialised field or beyond. Learners will be taught to apply the Design Thinking framework to develop problem statements, ideate and identify feasible solutions. Learners will be exposed to several tools for prototyping. In addition, commercial awareness will be imbued in learners through various innovation and entrepreneurship concepts or tools. This subject also prepares students to be self-directed lifelong learners who are digital and information literate. It nurtures communicative and collaborative citizens who can use objective analysis in problem-solving.

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icon-arrow-orange LSW1002 Sports & Wellness

This subject reinforces the fundamental knowledge learnt on health, fitness, exercise and sports. Hands-on time will be allocated for a greater variety of fitness exercises and sports skills in a recreational setting. In addition, theoretical knowledge such as sports safety and risk management when participating in physical activities will be introduced. Guidance will be provided for improvement of physical fitness, acquiring of sports skills and relating theoretical knowledge to the physical activities.

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icon-arrow-orange TGS1002 Global Studies

This subject provides essential skills and knowledge to prepare students for an overseas experience. They will examine the elements of culture and learn the key principles of cross-cultural communication. In addition, they will gain an appreciation and awareness of the political, economic, technological and social landscape to function effectively in a global environment. The subject prepares students to be responsible global citizens and leaders who can contribute to the global community through effective communication and collaboration.

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icon-arrow-orange TGS1003 Sustainability & Climate Action

This subject prepares students to be responsible global citizens and future leaders who can contribute to the global community. It introduces the topics of sustainability and explores how human societies can act to build a sustainable future. This subject focuses on the impact of climate change, potential solutions to climate change, and the future of the green economy from global and local perspectives.

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icon-arrow-orange CSI3004 Student Internship Programme

This structured programme is designed to link your learning with the real work environment. You will be placed in organisation(s) with opportunities to apply the concepts and skills acquired in the course of your study. Besides reinforcing technical concepts and mastering of skills in areas that you have been trained, the practical training will enable you to build important skills such as problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and to cultivate good attitude and a strong work ethic.

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Subject Code Subject Credit Units
icon-arrow-orange GTP1304 Beyond the Classroom: Guided Learning

This subject empowers students to take charge of their personal learning in a chosen area of inquiry. Students will broaden or deepen their knowledge and skills, fostering a proactive approach to lifelong learning. Following a scaffolded process, students will design and execute a personalised learning plan that extends beyond traditional classroom walls. The journey culminates in a curated portfolio that highlights their achievements and growth.

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Graduation Requirements
Cumulative Grade Point Average
min 1.0
TP Fundamental Subjects
min 36 credit units
Diploma Subjects - Core Subjects
74 credit units
Diploma Subjects - Elective Subjects
min 8 credit units
Total Credit Units Completed
min 118 credit units

Career Prospects

Exciting career opportunities as:

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Course Fees

PET Course Fee

Main

The table below shows the total subsidised fees (inclusive of GST) payable. 

ADMITTED INSINGAPOREANS
(Aged below 40 in the year 2024) 
SINGAPORE PERMANENT RESIDENTSINTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
2025S$3,179.65S$6,509.65S$12,570.15
2024S$3,068.75S$6,298.75S$12,159.25

 

WHEN DO I PAY?

There are 2 semesters in each Academic YEAR (AY). The billing periods for AY 2024/2025 are:
Semester 1:  21 April 2025 -19 October 2025
Semester 2:  21 October 2025 -19 April 2026

Fees are billed and payable by semester. They are usually payable in June for Semester 1 and December for Semester 2.

MORE DETAILS ON FEES AND FINANCE

View course fees for other intakes, subsidies, grants, bursary and awards at the Fees & Financial matters section. 

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