Academic Requirements

• 2 GCE “A” levels
• 11 years of general education or equivalent
• Certificate in Information Technology (Awarded by Genetic Computer School)
• English Language Proficiency
  • Grade C6 at GCE O level English or equivalent
  • IELTS 5.5 or 
  • TOEFL 525 (Paper base) or 196 (Computer base)

Non-Academic Requirements

• At least 17 years of age

Modules Covered

• Mathematics for Computing
  • This module is designed to introduce the students with fundamental concept of Mathematics used in computing. The module will cover number systems, set theories, mathematical inductions, algebra and calculus and probability.
• Programming – Algorithms and Data Structure
  • This module is designed to introduce students with Java programming language and concept of object oriented programming. Students will learn about importance of data structures and associated algorithms to work with abstract data types.
• Web and Multimedia Design
  • This module is designed to provide the students with hands-on experience of developing a multimedia web site using industrial standard development tools, such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Flash. Student will be learning how to integrate Photoshop images and Flash movies, audios and videos into a web site.
• Database Design and Implementation
  • This module is designed to provide students with concept of relational models and to be able to design a proper database using appropriate tools.
• Business Communications
  • This module lets students study the principles of effective written and oral business communications. Emphasis is placed on the composition and formatting of business correspondence, including good/routine news, bad news, and persuasive messages.
• Business Accounting
  • This module is designed to equip students the fundamental knowledge of accounting principles and practices. It allows students to record accounting transactions into journals, ledgers, balance sheets and to create financial statements.
• Principles of Business
  • The module provides comprehensive survey of the functional areas of business: management, marketing, accounting, finance, and information technology.  It also helps students appreciate the interrelationship of these business functions and, more generally, the role and context of business in society.
• Economics
  • This module will provide students the underlying concepts of economics. The module focuses on today’s most important economic theories, events as well as how they relate to real world situations. It equips students with a solid economic foundation which they can use to build successful careers no matter what.

Delivery Mode

• Full-time

Duration

• 12 months

Timetable

• Mondays to Fridays
• 5 sessions per week
• 3 hours per session

Commencement Dates

• March
• June 
• September 
• November  

Teacher Student Ratio

• 1:25

Assessment Methods

• The passing percentage of each module is greater than or equal to 50
• To be awarded with CIT, Diploma and Higher Diploma, students must pass all the modules

Awards

• International Diploma in Business Computing

Local Students

International Students