The power of information and communication technologies in this new age economy cannot be overstated. To gain a foothold in this domain, and to help make you a marketable professional, this course is the first step.

The Diploma in InfoComm Technology provides students with a strong basic foundation to develop relevant applications for businesses and public organisations. Students will be equipped with the essential knowledge of business processes and technical skills required to harness the power of information and communication technologies. They will also be able to adopt the good practices in Software Engineering to analyse, design, develop and implement effective information systems to support various industries' information needs.

Progression Pathway

Upon successful completion of this programme, graduates can advance on to a PSB Higher Diploma in Information Technology; followed bya Bachelor of Information Technology degree, awarded by The University of Newcastle, Australia. Advanced standing  may be granted, subject to University’s entry requirements.

Course Structure

This programmes consists of 10 modules, amounting to a total of 450 contact hours for the part-time pathway.

Course Outline

• Discrete Mathematics
• Information Systems and the Organisations
• Fundamentals of Programming
• Introduction to Computer and Operating Systems
• Database Design and Modelling
• Introduction to Software Engineering
• Data Communication and Networking
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Applied Communications
• Enterprise Systems

The delivery of modules may not follow the sequence as shown and is subject to change.

Duration

The programme is delivered over 15 months for the part-time pathway.

Assessment and Examination

At the commencement of each module, students will be provided the assessment mode and weightings for the module.  Most modules have several points of assessment, which may include assignments, tests, projects and final examinations.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements are:

Local Student Admission

• 5 GCE 'O' Level passes or equivalent, with at least a Grade 7 in English, OR
• 3 GCE 'O' Level passes or equivalent, with at least a Grade 7 in English and 3 years of work experience
• Higher NITEC (or NITEC, subject to minimum grades)

Applicants who do not meet the above requirements may also apply, but will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Graduation Requirements

For more information on graduation requirements, please click here.

Availability

Local Student Admission

Part-time intakes 2012: Jan, Apr, Jul and Sep

Course Fees

Part-time pathway

^Skills Development Fund (SDF): SDF Funding is Approved-in-Principle (SDF-AIP). Terms and conditions apply and may be subject to change without prior notice.  Please note that SDF is not applicable to international students. For students who are eligible for SDF Funding, please contact your Admission Officer for more information.

Graduates of PSB Academy can enjoy fee rebates for subsequent courses. Please contact your Admissions Officer for further details.

* All fees inclusive of 7% GST and subject to change annually
* Course fee excludes textbooks
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Updated on 12 March 2012; PSB Academy reserves the right to amend this information without prior notice.