Diploma in InfoComm Technology (PSB Academy)
Course Information
Description
This diploma in IT aims to provide students with a strong basic foundation to develop relevant applications for businesses and public organisations. Students will be equipped with the essential knowledge of business processes and technical skills required to harness the power of information and communication technologies. They will also be able to adopt the good practices in Software Engineering to analyse, design, develop and implement effective information systems to support various industries’ information needs.
Course Highlights
Industry Certification
Earn both the optional EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS) and an academic diploma.
Direct Entry To University
Stand to receive exemptions when you advance to selected degree courses with us.
Industry Immersion
Enjoy opportunities for career mentoring, engagement with industry veterans and complimentary access to professional events with Singapore Computer Society and The Institution of Engineering and Technology student chapter memberships.
Essential Infcomm Technology Information
Gain training in professional skills such as software engineering and database management. Learn how computer organisation and operating systems work.
Entry Requirements
Local Qualifications
- 2 GCE ‘A’ levels; OR
- PSB Academy Certificate in InfoComm Technology; OR
- Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years work experience)
- Candidates with other qualifications will be considered as case-by-case basis
Minimum Age Requirement
- 16 years old
English Language Requirement
- GCE ‘O’ level English (grade 1 to 7); OR
- IELTS score of 5.5; OR
- PSB Academy’s Certificate in English Proficiency programme; OR
- PSB Academy English Proficiency Test; OR
- An equivalent English language qualification
International Qualifications:
- See course webpage for more information
Career Opportunities
Graduates may choose to pursue a future (but not limited to) in these departments/industries:
- Desktop Support Engineer
- Software Business Analyst
- Software Engineer
- Systems Analyst
Modules
Modules
- Introduction to Computer and Operating Systems
- Introduction to Software Engineering
- Discrete Mathematics
- Introduction to Programming
- Data Communication and Networking
- Academic Reading and Writing 2
- Information Systems and the Organisations
- Database Design and Modelling
- Security Specialist*
*Student must achieve an overall mark of at least 50% in order to obtain a pass grade in the module to satisfy PSB Academy Diploma requirement and an overall mark of at least 70% in order to obtain the EC-Council Certification: EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS).
Mode of Assessment
Includes assignments, projects, and written examinations
Others: Online quiz and assessments
External Exam
- EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS) certification exam for Security Specialist module
Lesson duration
On average 2 – 3 hours per session
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12 months
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