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Diploma in Information Technology (Awarded by Management Development Institute of Singapore)

About the Course
Course Curriculum
International Application
Local Application

Objectives

  • This programme is suitably designed for qualified individuals who aspire to begin a career in the IT industry
  • Individuals who aspire to pursue an undergraduate degree in the field of IT, Digital Media, Computer Security and Networks

Assessment Methods

Each module will be assessed through a combination of class presentations, discussions, assignments, project work and/or written examinations.

Graduation 

Participants who have successfully completed all requirements of the programme will be awarded with the Diploma in Information Technology from MDIS.

Career Opportunities

In Singapore, the Infocomm Development Authority has forecasted a steady growth in demand for IT professionals.
Singapore has 130,000 personnel in the Infocomm Industry (EDB, 2011) and is on its way towards creating an additional 80,000 Infocomm jobs by 2015.

With a Diploma in Information Technology. you will be able to apply for positions such as IT Support Executive, IT Project Co-ordinator Customer or Network Support Engineer. 

Testimonials

Yu Mong Aung
"After two years and three promotions. I am now a Senior Software Engineer and Programmer at TalariaX which develops and provides wireless applications such as SMS gateway solutions to companies."

Kieran Edwards
"As I plan to pursue a degree in computer science after I obtain my Diploma in IT, I believe that MDIS will help me achieve my goal."

Jarrod Chia
"I chose MDIS because it's a direct path to higher education, without having my jump from institution to institution. I especially enjoy learning about software development, which is one of the modules that I have to take."

Priscillia Loh
"I love it. The people here are so nice and friendly. The teachers are all friendly. We can approach them whenever we run into any difficulties."

 

Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)

The Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS), founded in 1956, is Singapore's oldest not-for-profit professional institute for lifelong learning. MDIS has two subsidiaries: Management Development Institute of Singapore Pte Ltd (MDIS Pte Ltd) to oversee its Singapore academic operations, and MDIS International Pte Ltd to further its globalisation strategy.

 

Mathematics for Computing

This unit covers topics on bases and numbers representation, computer representation and arithmetic, logic, set and functions, the integer and matrices, mathematical reasoning, counting techniques, relations, and Boolean algebra.

PC Troubleshooting

This unit is all about electronic circuits; what they are, what they look like, what they do, and how to build them. It also teaches about internal and external contents of PC and its central processing unit architecture. Furthermore, student has to learn and master the disk operating system. They will also be taught using various software tools in troubleshooting hardware problems as well as software hazards configuration. This course serves as a basic foundation on computer repairing and servicing.

Web Development Technology

This unit introduces students to Internet and its basic applications. It provides students with an understanding on Internet resources and connections, client/ server sites, URL, HTML, Gopher, USENET, E-mails, Mail List and remote login (Telnet, FTP, Archie). At the later stage of the course, students will be taught HTML, Internet security issues, and also the future trends of Internet.

Principles of Information Technology

This unit is designed to give students a one semester introductory course. The material presented provides an in-depth treatment of introductory computer knowledge. Students will be equipped with a complete understanding of computers, how to use computers, and how to access information using computers.

Fundamentals of Software Development

This unit starts off with an introduction to program logic formulation and design. This initial part of the course presents basic concepts of problem solving, an introduction on how problems are solved on computers and steps in analysing a problem and designing an appropriate solution using various types of logic diagramming which can be applied in any computer languages. The second part of the course then aims to give students an experience to solve problems using a programming language such as C++. It is a language suited for projects of various sizes in both systems and applications programming. The essence of the course focuses on structured programming environment.

Introduction to Network

This unit will provide an overview of a rapidly changing filed of computer communications and a study of practical aspects of computerised information systems by investigation of access, storage and manipulation techniques. It will provide the student with practical applications to enhance understanding of the above concepts.

Database Management

This unit provides a study of the practical aspects of computerized information systems by investigation of access, storage and manipulation techniques.

Business Management

The unit introduces students to the field of business and management, and offers an overview of basic business and management terminology, principles, practices, functions, operations and institutions.

 

Structure and Duration


Full-time Programme

  • Minimum 8 months
  • 8 modules
  • 4 modules per term over 2 terms
 


Commencement Date

Course Commencement Date Completion Date
8-Months Full Time Programme Jun 2013 Jan 2014
  Oct 2013 May 2014
 

Fees:

: : Application Fee       S$321.00
: : Tuition Fees            S$6,955.00

* All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
* Non-tuition fees are not included.

 

Entry Requirements

Interested applicants must possess ONE the following entry requirements:

5 GCE 'N' Level OR 3 GCE 'O' Level
OR
Professional Certificate in Information Technology awarded by MDIS
OR
Other equivalent qualifications from recognised institutions can be considered on a case by case basis
OR
Mature candidates with minimum 3 years of relevant working experience can be considered on a case-by-case basis
OR
NITEC (IT Related)

 NITEC with the following discipines will have 4 modules exemption:
NITEC in Info-Communications Technology
NITEC in Electronics (Wireless LAN)
NITEC in Electronics (Computer and Networking)
NITEC in Communication Technology
NITEC in Multimedia Technology
Applicants who are unable to meet the minimum admission requirements may enrol for the Diploma in Information Technology incorporating Professional Certificate in Information Technology.
Other equivalent qualification may be considered on a case by case basis

Additional Criteria



All applicants must possess a minimum C6 pass in English Language at GCE 'N' / GCE 'O' Level.

Applicants who do not meet the English requirements are required to:
achieve a minimum of band 6.0 in the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) conducted by the British Council
OR
score a minimum of 213 points (Computer-based) or 550 points (Paper-based) in the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) conducted by the United States Education & Information Centre
OR
pass MDIS English Placement Test

All applicants must possess a minimum C6 pass in Mathematics at GCE 'N' / GCE 'O' Level.
Applicants who do not meet the Mathematics requirements are required to sit for the MDIS Mathematics Placement Test.

Applicants who fail the test will be required to take a Mathematics Bridging Course.
 

Student Pass Application

International students are required to apply for student passes if they wish to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for more information.

 

Structure and Duration


Part-time Programme

  • Minimum 12 months
  • 8 modules
  • 2 to 3 modules per term


Full-time Programme

  • Minimum 8 months
  • 8 modules
  • 4 modules per term over 2 terms


Commencement Date

Course Commencement Date Completion Date
8-Months Full Time Programme Jun 2013 Jan 2014
  Oct 2013 May 2014
12-Months Part Time Programme Jun 2013 May 2014
  Oct  2013 Sep 2014


Fees

  •  Application Fee        S$21.40

Full Time Programme (8 Months)

  • Tuition Fees             S$5,243
  • Non-Tuition Fees      S$358.17
  • Total Fees                S$5,601.17

Part Time Programme (12 Months)

  • Tuition Fees             S$5,243
  • Non-Tuition Fees      S$205.07
  • Total Fees                S$5,448.07

Note:

  • All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
  • Non-tuition fees for part time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fees, annual membership subscription fees and fee protection scheme.
  • Non-tuition fees for full time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fees, annual membership subscription fees, MDIS experience seminars, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
  • The above does not include Miscellaneous Fees, which refer to any non-compulsory and non-standard fees which the student will pay only when necessary or applicable. Such fees are normally collected on an ad-hoc basis by the PEI when the need arises.

Entry Requirements

Interested applicants must possess ONE the following entry requirements:

  • 5 GCE 'N' Level

    OR

  • 3 GCE 'O' Level

    OR

  • Professional Certificate in Information Technology awarded by MDIS

    OR

  • Other equivalent qualifications from recognised institutions can be considered on a case by case basis

    OR

  • Mature candidates with minimum 3 years of relevant working experience can be considered on a case-by-case basis

    OR

  • NITEC (IT Related)

NITEC with the following discipines will have 4 modules exemption:

  • NITEC in Info-Communications Technology
  • NITEC in Electronics (Wireless LAN)
  • NITEC in Electronics (Computer and Networking)
  • NITEC in Communication Technology
  • NITEC in Multimedia Technology
Applicants who are unable to meet the minimum admission requirements may enrol for the Diploma in Information Technology incorporating Professional Certificate in Information Technology.

Other equivalent qualification may be considered on a case by case basis

Additional Criteria

All applicants must possess a minimum C6 pass in English Language at GCE 'N' / GCE 'O' Level.

Applicants who do not meet the English requirements are required to:

  • achieve a minimum of band 6.0 in the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) conducted by the British Council

    OR

  • score a minimum of 213 points (Computer based) or 550 points (Paper-based) in the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) conducted by the United States Education & Information Centre

    OR

  • pass MDIS English Entrance Test

All applicants must possess a minimum C6 pass in Mathematics at GCE 'N' / GCE 'O' Level.

Applicants who do not meet the Mathematics requirements are required to sit for the MDIS Mathematics Placement Test.

Applicants who fail the test will be required to take a Mathematics Bridging Course.

Financial Assistance Scheme

Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services

 

  1. STUDY LOANS
     

    Organisation Contact Number Website
    TCC Limited Tel : 6319 3700 www.tcc.org.sg
    DBS Bank Tel : 1800 111 1111 www.dbs.com.sg
    Maybank Tel : 1800 629 2265 www.maybank2u.com.sg

  2. CREDIT CARD INTEREST FREE 0%  INSTALMENT PLANS

    a)        For All Progammes(6 to 12 months)

    Organisation Contact Number Website
    Standard Chartered
    Bank
    Tel : 1800 747 7000 www.standardchartered.com.sg
    POSB/DBS Bank Tel : 1800 111 1111 www.dbs.com.sg
    Maybank Tel : 1800-9682265 www.maybank.com.sg
    UOB Tel : 1800 22 66 121 www.uob.com.sg
    OCBC Tel : 1800 363 3333 www.ocbc.com.sg

    b)       For Degree & Masters Programmes (24 months)

    Organisation Contact Number Website
    POSB/DBS Bank  Tel : 1800 111 1111 www.dbs.com.sg
    UOB Tel : 1800 22 66 121 www.uob.com.sg

 

 

 
 
QUICK INFORMATION
COURSE CODE : DIT
Duration of Course | 8 - 12 months
Award | DIPLOMA
  PROGRESS TO NEXT LEVEL  
COMMENCEMENT DATE  

Class Intake for 2013


For Full Time and Part Time Programme
Feb, Jun ,Oct

CONTACT DETAILS  

MDIS Dhoby Ghaut  :+65 6372 1000
MDIS Main Campus :+65 6247 9111

 

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