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Programme Overview
  • Academic Level

    Diploma Course

  • Study Modes

    Full-Time, Part-Time

  • Course Duration

    Full Time: 9 - 12 months

    Part Time: 12 months

  • Intake Months

    Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct

  • Estimated Course Fees

    Full Time: S$7,673.60
    Part Time: S$7,630.00

  • Mode of Delivery

    Blended Learning (City Campus & Online)

Introduction

With the ever-increasing threat of cyber-attacks and an industry shortage of qualified talents, the demand for people with cyber security skills is at an all-time high. As an aspiring cyber security specialists, you need to be equipped with specific skills and professional qualifications to succeed at the forefront of this digital battlefield.​

In addition to earning your cyber security diploma, you will have the opportunity to earn up to FOUR professional recognised certifications awarded by EC-Council. ​

By the end of this cyber security diploma, you will achieve: ​

  • Professional skills in identifying and implementing network security controls and software engineering​
  • Technical skills in using forensic tools for electronic evidence collection​
  • Gain a strong understanding of data communication, networking and the various components of OSI and TCP/IP models
  • A professional network through career mentoring, engagement with industry veterans, and industry visits, supported by student chapter memberships

Choose to study full-time or part-time and enjoy a flexible mix of online and in-person learning. Upon completion, you can choose to further your studies with a degree from our university partners*. 

*Subject to university's approval. 

Course Highlights

  • Industry Certification

    Earn both the optional EC-Council Certified Security Specialist and Certified Network Defender and an academic diploma.

    Part-time students may earn additional EC-Council certifications in Certified Ethical Hacker and Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator.

  • Essential Cyber Security Skills

    Acquire professional skills such as identifying and implementing network security controls, software engineering and more. Develop the ability to utilise forensic tools for electronic evidence collection. Gain a clear understanding of data communication and networking, including the various components of the OSI and TCP/IP models.

  • Direct Entry To University

    Advance directly into Year 2 of a Bachelor’s Degree with our university partners or receive module exemptions; subject to university’s approval.

  • Industry Immersion

    Enjoy opportunities for career mentoring, engagement with industry veterans and complimentary access to professional events with Singapore Computer Society and The Institution of Engineering and Technology student chapter memberships.

Industry Collaboration

EC-Council is the world’s largest cyber security technical certification body. They have trained and certified over 200,000 information security professionals globally. Their certification programs are recognised worldwide and have received endorsements from various government agencies including the US Federal Government.

PSB Academy is proud to be an EC-Council Academia Partner offering EC-Council Academia Programmes in Singapore. We are also proud to be awarded the EC-Council Academia Partner Of The Year 2023 in APAC for excellence in cyber security training and education.

EC-Council Certified Security Specialist

Enhance cyber security technical skills in three different areas – Network Defence, Ethical Hacking and Digital Forensics.​​​

Certified Network Defender ​​

​Learn to protect digital business assets, detect and respond to cyber threats while leveraging Threat Intelligence to predict threats before they occur.​

Certified Ethical Hacker​​

Develop skills to uncover vulnerabilities and secure the systems, networks, applications, databases, and critical data from malicious hackers. ​​

Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator​​

Acquire the skills to perform effective digital forensics investigations and bring your future organisation into a state of forensic readiness.

Student Stories

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    I appreciate how all resources are readily available online whenever I need them, and the lecturers have been incredibly helpful in clarifying my doubts, even with a class size of 170 students. 
    Alumni Class of 2025 | School of Engineering and Technology
    Diploma in Cyber Security, PSB Academy
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    The smaller class sizes have allowed for more personalised attention from lecturers, making it easier to ask questions and receive detailed feedback. This has made the learning experience much more engaging and thorough, helping me grasp complex concepts more effectively.
    Alumni Class of 2024 | School of Engineering and Technology
    Diploma in Cyber Security, PSB Academy
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    By pursuing the part-time diploma, I've had the opportunity to meet and learn from people with more life experience, gaining new perspectives.
    Alumni Class of 2023 | School of Engineering and Technology
    Diploma in Cyber Security, PSB Academy
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    During my time at PSB Academy, I earned two significant certifications: EC-Council Certified Network Defender and Security Specialist.
    Alumni Class of 2023 | School of Engineering and Technology
    Diploma in Cyber Security, PSB Academy
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Duration

Students will be studying 8 modules, and are expected to complete the course within 12 months with possible completion in 9 months.

Learning Mode

Blended (City Campus & online)

Modules

  • Introduction to Computer and Operating Systems
  • Data Communication and Networking
  • Database Design and Modelling
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Security Specialist*
  • Network Defense*

Elective Modules

  • Information Systems and the Organisations
  • Discrete Mathematics

The delivery of modules is subject to change and may not follow the sequence as shown above.
Read more about the modules here.

*Student must achieve an overall mark of at least 50% in order to obtain a pass grade in the module to satisfy PSB Academy Diploma requirement and an overall mark of at least 70% in order to obtain the EC-Council Certification.

External Exams

  • EC-Council Certified Secure Specialist (ECSS) certification exam for Security Specialist module
  • EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND) certification exam for Network Defense module

Lesson Duration

On average 2 – 3 hours per session

Intakes

Intakes

  • January
  • April
  • July
  • October

Minimum Class Size

8

Mode of Assessment

Assessment of this course may include assignments, projects, online quizzes and written examinations.

Maximum Candidature

24 months

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate and progress to our Degree programmes, students have to:

  • complete and pass the modules stipulated in the course structure
  • fulfil attendance requirement

 

Duration

Students will be studying 8 modules, and are expected to complete the course within 12 months.

Learning Mode

Blended (City Campus & online)

Modules

  • Introduction to Computer and Operating Systems
  • Data Communication and Networking
  • Database Design and Modelling
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Security Specialist*
  • Network Defense*

Elective Modules

  • Ethical Hacking and Counter Measures*
  • Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator*

The delivery of modules is subject to change and may not follow the sequence as shown above.
Read more about the modules here.

*Student must achieve an overall mark of at least 50% in order to obtain a pass grade in the module to satisfy PSB Academy Diploma requirement and an overall mark of at least 70% in order to obtain the EC-Council Certifications.

External Exams

  • EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS) certification exam for Security Specialist module
  • EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND) certification exam for Network Defense module
  • EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification exam for Secure Computer User module
  • EC-Council Certified Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) certification exam for Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator module

Lesson Duration

On average 2 – 3 hours per session

Intakes

Intakes

  • January
  • April
  • July
  • October

Minimum Class Size

8

Mode of Assessment

Assessment of this course may include assignments, projects, online quizzes and written examinations.

Maximum Candidature

24 months

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate and progress to our Degree programmes, students have to:

  • complete and pass the modules stipulated in the course structure
  • fulfil attendance requirement

Academic Requirements

  • 2 GCE 'A' levels; OR
  • PSB Academy Certificate in Engineering and Information Technology; OR
  • Candidates with other qualifications will be considered as case-by-case basis; OR
  • Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years work experience)

Minimum Age Requirement

  • 16 years old

English Language Requirement

  • GCE 'O' level English (grade 1 to 7); OR
  • IELTS score of 5.5; OR
  • PSB Academy's Certificate in English Proficiency programme; OR
  • PSB Academy English Proficiency Test; OR
  • An equivalent English language qualification

International Qualifications

Academic Requirements

  • 2 GCE 'A' levels; OR
  • PSB Academy Certificate in Engineering and Information Technology; OR
  • Candidates with other qualifications will be considered as case-by-case basis; OR
  • Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years work experience)

Minimum Age Requirement

  • 16 years old

English Language Requirement

  • GCE 'O' level English (grade 1 to 7); OR
  • IELTS score of 5.5; OR
  • PSB Academy's Certificate in English Proficiency programme; OR
  • PSB Academy English Proficiency Test; OR
  • An equivalent English language qualification

International Qualifications

Course Fees

Singapore-based Students

  • Course Fee: S$7,673.60
  • Progressing Student Rate (After Rebate): S$6,906.24

International Students

  • Course Fee: S$12,644.00

 

Other Mandatory Fees

Singapore-based Students

  • Application Fee:
    • New Students: S$160.00
    • Progressing Students: Application fee is waived
  • Student Development and Administration Fee:
    • New Students: S$430.00
    • Progressing Students: S$430.00

International Students

  • Application Fee:
    • New Students: S$490.00
    • Progressing Students: Application fee is waived
  • Student Development and Administration Fee:
    • New Students: S$1,280.00
    • Progressing Students: S$580.00

Miscellaneous Fees

Course Fees

Singapore-Based Students:

  • Course Fee: S$7,630.00
  • Progressing Student Rate (After Rebate): S$6,867.00

Other Mandatory Fees

Singapore-based Students

  • Application Fee:
    • New Students: S$160.00
    • Progressing Students: Application fee is waived

Miscellaneous Fees

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