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.
• System Analysis and Design
  • This module allows students a chance to conduct a simple system development by following the phases of SDLC. This module will provide to students solid foundation on user’s and systems documentation to make systems/software design be marketable and used.
• Object Oriented Design
  • This module lets students grasp the concepts of Object-Oriented design and to apply it when designing and implementing system programs which may run in various languages.
• C# Programming
  • This module is designed to equip the students with object oriented programming language so as to be able to apply OO concepts into programming.

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 Software Development

Local Students

International Students