Higher Diploma in Computer Science (London School of Business & Finance)

Course Information

Course Type
Part-time
Fees (Local Students)
SGD $12,840
Fees (Foreign Students)
SGD $15,200
Other Fees
(Prices inclusive of GST)
Duration
24 months
Intake Months
Every 2 months (full-time), every 3 months (part-time)
Programme Grant
No student grant for this course.
Class Schedule
Information not provided by school.
Assessment Method
Assessment methods may vary according to individual module requirements and each module is assessed by: Continuous Assessment, Formative and Summative Assessments Any combination of class participation, group or individual applied assignments, tests or online quizzes, portfolio, practical examinations, and written examinations Students may advance to attempt the AWS Certification examination and will be awarded a certificate meeting the AWS Educate Certification examination requirement.

Description

Course overview

The Higher Diploma in Computer Science (HDCS) further builds upon the skillsets of the Diploma in Information Technology. It provides one with a solid grounding in subject areas, preparing one for a career in IT and computer science across a wide spectrum of industries, and is suitable for those who wish to prepare themselves for essential roles in the workplace requiring technical expertise, or as a progression pathway to higher education.

Upon completion of the HDCS, students will have attained strong skillsets and requisite domain knowledge, and may progress to degree programmes at various UK, US, or Australian Universities and may be eligible to gain advanced standings for certain course selections. Students are encouraged to bring their own laptop for practicing laboratory practical exercises.

Entry Requirements

a. Minimum Academic Entry Requirement

Local students shall possess one of the following:

  • At least two passes in GCE ‘A’ Level
  • International Baccalaureate (24 points)
  • Local Polytechnic Diploma in any field

International students shall possess one of the following:

  • Completion of Year 12 High School Qualification or equivalent qualification from respective home countries
  • Completed International Baccalaureate (24 points)
  • Equivalent Local Polytechnic Diploma in any field in respective home countries

b. Minimum English Language Entry Requirement

Both local and international students MUST fulfil the minimum English language entry requirement of one of the following:

  • Achieved grade C6 or better in the English language in ‘O’ level
  • Passed in the English Language in Year 10 High School qualification or equivalent
  • Achieved IELTS 5.0/TOEFL 500
  • Completed the LSBF Preparatory Course in English Upper Intermediate Level
  • Successfully passed the LSBF English Placement Test

Students with non-standard entry requirements will be assessed on a case-by-case basis subject to approval of the Academic Board.

c. Minimum Age

18 years or above

Career Opportunities

Information not available.

Modules

  • Information Systems Modelling & Design
  • Maths for Computing
  • Software Development
  • Computer Systems & Networks
  • Web Technologies
  • Cloud Computing
  • Security Architecture
  • Security Administration
  • Database Management Systems
  • Data Communications and Networks
  • Management of Information Systems
  • Data Structures & Algorithms
  • Cyber Security
  • Advanced Programming
  • Mobile App Development and Web
  • Practicum/Research Project

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