Academic Requirements

• 2 GCE ‘A’ levels Pass or Foundation Certificate for Higher Education (FCHE) or Certificate in Foundation Skills (CIFS) or other equivalent qualification deemed acceptable by Informatics Academy.
• Engish Language Proficiency: GCE ‘O’ Level – C6, IELTS – Min score of 5.5 OR, TOEFL (PBT) – Min score of 513 OR, TOEFL (iBT) – Min score of 65 OR, Informatics Certificate in Proficiency in English
• Mature candidates (21 years old and above) with the below credentials may be considered for mature entry on a case-by-case basis:
  • Completed Secondary Education
  • Fulfilled English language proficiency requirement
  • 3 years working experience in a related field

Non-Academic Requirements

• Minimum age of 17 years old

Modules Covered

• C Programming
  • Upon completion of this module, students will acquire the fundamental knowledge needed to take on the other programming modules. They will also learn to build an application that would help users to manage and update data.
• Structured Query Language
  • This unit will give the student the ability to describe relational aspects of a database management system. This unit covers the fundamental of the relational model design and introduction of structured Query Language (SQL).
• Java Programming
  • This module introduces and exploits the object-oriented features by using Java programming language. Students will also learn to design and develop Java-based, file management applications.
• Networking Essentials
  • In this module, students will gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience on the fundamentals of networking, which includes basic networking systems and internetworking devices.
• Operating Systems
  • This module introduces the fundamentals of Linux and gain a basic understanding of the core features of Linux Operating System. This module is to introduce Linux server environment and management. This module is aimed to provide an understanding of concepts used in the administration of Linux Operating System.
• Essentials of E-commerce
  • This module will cover the differences between electronic and traditional commerce, and explain the international nature of e-commerce. On top of that, the module also highlights how the growth of the internet and other significant forces has catapulted e-commerce to what it is today.
• Visual Basic.Net
  • This module provides students with the fundamentals of Visual Basic.Net for writing Desktop Window applications. It also covers database programming using ADO.net, as well as Classes and Objects.
• Web Publishing with HTML, Javascript, and Java Applets
  • This project-base module enables students to create websites using HTML, Javascripts, as well as Java Applets. Students will also learn to create built-in forms, handle web events, and Javascript Objects and Applets.

Delivery Mode

• Full-time/Part-time

Delivery Methods

• Combination of lectures, tutorials and workshop conducted in classroom environment at Informatics Academy campus. Lessons are typically in blocks of 3-hour sessions

Duration

• Full-time: 10 months
• Part-time: 14 months

Timetable

• 3 hours sessions

Commencement Dates

• January
• May
• September

Assessment Methods

Students will be assessed through a combination of coursework and project. Coursework may be in the form of class tests and assignments. Assessment methods may vary according to individual module requirements.

Grading Criteria

• C Programming: Assignment 30%, Project 70%
• Structured Query Language: Assignment 30%, Project 70%
• Java Programming: Assignment 30%, Project 70%
• Networking Essentials: Assignment 30%, Project 70%
• Operating Systems: Assignment 30%, Project 70%
• Essentials Of E-Commerce: Assignment 30%, Project 70%
• Visual Basic.Net: Project 100%
• Web Publishing With Html, Javascript And Java Applets: Project 100%

Graduation Criteria

Upon successful completion of all modules, students will be awarded with a Diploma in Information Technology Awarded by Informatics Academy.

Awards

• Diploma in Information Technology

Academic Progression

Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Information Technology awarded by Informatics Academy, the student is eligible to apply for an Informatics Academy Advanced Diploma in Information Technology discipline.

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