International Foundation Diploma in Information TechnologyAwarded by: MDIS


Programme Aims & Objectives
This programme will equip students with fundamental knowledge and professional skills in information technology to prepare them for work and further studies in several areas of interest related to IT.
Students will learn about software programming, computing and information systems, database structures and technologies for web and computer networks.
Award
Candidates who successfully complete all course work and pass the examinations will be awarded with the International Foundation Diploma in Information Technology from MDIS.
Career Opportunities
Singapore has been consistently ranked among the top in the world to harness infocomm technologies to add value to the economy and society. Career opportunities in other countries are equally strong as ICT is necessary to help drive the business and economy.
There will be job opportunities in a wide range of IT jobs such as
- Systems Administrator
- Database Administrator
- Software Support Officer
- IT Project Coordinator
- Network, Servers & Computer Systems Administrator
- Web Application Developer
Human Computer Interaction (only applicable for part-time programme)
Computing Systems
Data Communications and Networks
Database and Information Management
Ethical Studies in ICT
Maths for Computing
Programming Principles and Development
Web Development Technology
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 40 (tutorial)
Click here to download profiles of lecturers.
Duration & Intakes
Full-time | ||
Duration | Commencement | Completion |
7 Months | Jan 2023 | Aug 2023 |
May 2023 | Dec 2023 | |
Sep 2023 | Apr 2024 |
Part-time | ||
Duration | Commencement | Completion |
12 Months | TBA | TBA |
Fees & Structure
Structure | Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) | Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) |
Full-time | S$6,696.00 | S$200.00 - S$376.00 |
Part-time |
Application fees: S$108.00
Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
# Local:
- Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance, fee protection scheme.
- Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be of age 14 and above and possess one of the following entrance requirements:
At least 1 GCE 'O' level pass
OR
NITEC / Higher NITEC Qualifications
OR
International applicants must have completed 10 years of formal education
OR
Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience)
OR
At least 1 IGCSE Level Pass
English Language Requirements
Applicants are required to possess at least ONE of the following:
C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent
OR
Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent
OR
A Pass the MDIS English Entrance Test (EET)
OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English
OR
1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English 1st or 2nd language)
OR
Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS
OR
Achieve a minimum score of 85 and above in Duolingo English Test
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.
Study Loans
Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
TCC Limited | +65 - 6319 3700 | http://www.tcc.org.sg |
DBS Bank | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com.sg |
Maybank | 1800 629 2265 | http://www.maybank2u.com.sg |
0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)
Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
Standard Chartered Bank | 1800 747 7000 | http://www.standardchartered.com.sg |
Maybank | 1800 968 2265 | http://www.maybank.com.sg |
UOB | 1800 226 6121 | http://www.uob.com.sg |
OCBC | 1800 363 3333 | http://www.ocbc.com.sg |
DBS | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com |
POSB | 1800 339 6666 | http://www.posb.com.sg |
AMEX (Only 24 Months) | - | https://www.americanexpress.com/en-sg |
Duration & Intakes
Full-time | ||
Duration | Commencement | Completion |
7 Months | Jan 2023 | Aug 2023 |
May 2023 | Dec 2023 | |
Sep 2023 | Apr 2024 |
Fees & Structure
Structure | Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) | Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) |
Full-time | S$7,560.0 | S$805.00 - S$915.00 |
Application fees: S$486.00
Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
# Local:
- Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance, fee protection scheme.
- Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must be of age 14 and above and possess one of the following admission requirements:
At least 1 GCE 'O' level pass
OR
NITEC / Higher NITEC Qualifications
OR
International applicants must have completed 10 years of formal education
OR
Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience)
OR
At leaset 1 IGCSE Level Pass
English Language Requirements
Applicants are required to possess at least ONE of the following:
C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent
OR
Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent
OR
A Pass in the MDIS English Entrance Test (EET)
OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English
OR
1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English 1st or 2nd language)
OR
Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS
OR
Achieve a minimum score of 85 and above in Duolingo English Test
Student Pass Application
International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detail information.
For any programme enquiries, contact :
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Quick Information
Duration of Course
7 - 12 months
Award
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION DIPLOMA
Commencement Dates
Full-time Programme
Jan 2023
May 2023
Sep 2023
Part-time Programme
TBA
Contact Details
Local students:
+65 6247 9111
International students:
Main Hotline:
+65 6278 8000
+65 6796 7005
+65 6796 7009
NORTH ASIA
- Greater China:
+86 139 1175 8357 (Beijing)
+86 138 1838 4885 (Shanghai)
+86 159 8926 0052 (Guangzhou
+86 136 8802 2229 (Chengdu)
+65 8138 1412 (Singapore)
+65 8863 7735 (Singapore)
WeChat ID: MDIS_Singapore_1956 - Korea / Japan: +65 9687 6012
- Philippines: +65 9687 6012
SOUTH EAST ASIA
- Vietnam +65 8511 6647 (North)
+65 9814 2969 (South) - Indonesia: +62 878 7759 2375
- Laos / Cambodia: +65 8779 6040
- Myanmar / Thailand: +65 8779 6040 / +959 793 920 950
- Malaysia: +65 9814 2969
SOUTH / CENTRAL ASIA
- India: +65 9197 1623 (North)
+91 86 2898 6561 (South) - Russia / Central Asia: +65 9687 6012
- Sri Lanka / Bangladesh: +65 9197 1623