Higher Diploma in Infocomm Technology (TMC Academy)
Course Information
Description
Course Overview
The Higher Diploma in 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.
Upon completion of this programme, students may apply for further studies at overseas universities.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements (Local)
Age Requirement
17 years old
Academic and Working Requirements
Obtained at least a Pass in any one of the following:
- Obtained at least an E at GCE A level in any 2 subjects
- TMC Diploma/Foundation Diploma
- International Baccalaureate Diploma (at least 24 points)
- NUS High School Diploma
- Polytechnic Diploma
- Diploma (in Accounting / Business / Management / IT / Computing / Hospitality / Psychology) from Private Education Institutions (assessed on a case by case basis)
English Qualification
If English is not your first language, you will be required to have any of the following or equivalent:
- At least a C6 at GCE O English
- Completed a Diploma or equivalent where medium of instruction is English
- Pass an English online test and an interview with the Dean/HOD/designate
*Assess on a case to case basis. Relevant Polytechnic Diploma and other Higher/Advanced Diploma holders may have to obtain a TMC Higher Diploma prior to the top up degree.
Mature Candidates
≥ 30 years old with 8 years of work experience
GCE ‘O’ Level/NITEC/Higher NITEC holders may consider the following programmes: Foundation Diploma for Tertiary Studies.
GCE ‘N’ Level holders may consider our GCE ‘O’ Level Preparatory Course.
Alternatively, you may WhatsApp our course consultants at (+65) 9671 2110 or send us a message here.
Entry Requirements (International)
Age Requirement
17 years old
Academic and Working Requirements
Obtained at least a Pass in any one of the following:
- Completed High School or Year 12
English Qualification
If English is not your first language, you will be required to have any of the following or equivalent:
- IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (Paper) ≥ 547 or TOEFL (Computer) ≥ 210 or TOEFL (Internet) ≥ 78 or TOEIC ≥ 780
- Other qualifications equivalent to High School or Year 12 where the medium of instruction is English
- Attend and pass Certificate in English up to Upper Intermediate B level (or previously, Academic English level)
Mature Candidates- N.A.
Year 10 / Year 11 students may consider the following programmes: Foundation Diploma for Tertiary Studies
Career Opportunities
Information not available.
Modules
- Project Management
- Database Systems and Applications
- Application Programming with Java
- Information Systems Analysis and Design
- Web Programming and Applications
- Network Operating Systems
- Net Programming with C#
- Development of Mobile Applications
- Object Oriented Programming with C++
Elective Modules
Select one of the following:
- Cloud Computing Concepts, or
- Cyber security (not offered at the moment)
Select one of the following:
- Project, or
- Professional Certification Preparation