Developed and Awarded by ย้ถนสำฦตนูอ๘, Singapore
The 6-month programme equips you the fundamentals of computing and information technology understanding and with the necessary skills and knowledge to move on, with confidence, to progress to study at diploma level.
Information Technology Foundation Studies (E-Learning)
Programme Overview
Academic Level
Certificate/Foundation, single major
Awarded by
ย้ถนสำฦตนูอ๘, Singapore
Programme type
Full-time, 6 months
Campus location
ย้ถนสำฦตนูอ๘ Campus
Application Dates
No Intake
Estimated Fees
(incl. GST)*
TBA
* Exclude application fee, preparatory or bridging course fee, and other fees. Refer to the Fees & Financial Aid section for details.
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Programme Outline
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Further Studies & Career Prospects
With the Certificate, you can progress to the ย้ถนสำฦตนูอ๘ Diploma in Information Technology
Why study at ย้ถนสำฦตนูอ๘
ย้ถนสำฦตนูอ๘ is the leading private education institution in Singapore.
Excellent value with lower tuition costs in ย้ถนสำฦตนูอ๘, with opportunities for overseas exchange and transfer.
Bond-Free Scholarship & Bursary - Scholarships are available to students who excel in academics, sports or arts.
Global Perspectives & Insights - Exposure to diverse cultures and a global network.
Intake Dates
There will be four intakes a year, in January, April, July and October.
Intake
PROGRAMME DURATION
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APPLICATION PERIOD
Not open for applications
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Maximum allowed period to complete the 6-month programme is 12 months or 1 year.
Students may re-apply for the programme if they did not complete the course in the maximum allowed period.
No refund or recourse should the student fail to complete in the maximum period.
ย้ถนสำฦตนูอ๘ has the right to withdraw a student who cannot cope with the demands of the programme, especially when the student’s pass has expired.
Curriculum
Structure
- Lecturers are both academic and industry-based professionals with extensive work experience and expertise in their domain knowledge.
- Average teacher-student ratio is 1:23.
- The course is 100% online based learning.
- Coursework includes attendance at lectures, practical assessment, tests, presentations, and completion of group and individual-written assignments.
- Students are required to access relevant websites and the Internet for research and assignments in their own time. Besides attending lectures, students also participate in computer lab sessions.
- Contact hours: 39 hours per module, total: 195 hours. Each lesson: 3 hours.
- Classes and workshops are organised to teach study skills, academic writing and presentation.
- Academic materials:
- Virtual Learning Environment
- Academic materials such as module books (soft copies), past assessment papers, reading lists and handbooks on good study strategies
- Minimum class size to commence: 35 students. Students will be informed within 30 days before class commences.
Assessment & Attendance
- Each module is assessed through multiple continuous assessments.
- Continuous assessments may include practical assessment, class tests, discussions, presentations, group, and individual assignments.
- Students must pass all the modules in the course in order to qualify for progression to Diploma in Information Technology.
Requirements to Graduate
To graduate, students must successfully complete and pass all 5 modules. Graduating students will receive a result transcript and the Certificate of Completion from ย้ถนสำฦตนูอ๘.
Graduating students will be deemed as meeting the academic requirement for entry into the Diploma in Information Technology.
Modules
- Introduction to Information Technology 1
- Introduction to Information Technology 2
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Study Skills for Effective Learning
- Web Programming Fundamentals
Admission Criteria
Accepted Entry Qualifications
The following qualifications are accepted:
- At least 3 GCE ‘O’ level credit passes (Grade 1 to 6); or
- Nitec Certificate (Minimum GPA 3.0) in:
- Communication Technology; or
- Digital Animation; or
- Digital Audio and Video Production; or
- Digital Media Design / Digital Media Design (Interactive Media); or
- Digital Media Design (Digital Video Effects); or
- Info-Communications Technology (Cloud Computing); or
- Info-Communications Technology; or
- Info-Communications Technology (Mobile Networks & Applications) / (Mobile Systems & Services); or
- Security Technology; or
- Info-Communications Technology (Networking & Systems Administration); or
- Higher Nitec Certificate; or
- Other qualifications will be assessed based on the equivalence to GCE ‘O’ level examinations.
Equivalent International Qualifications
International applicants will be assessed on the qualification’s equivalent to the GCE ‘O’ level examinations. For information on international qualifications, refer to ย้ถนสำฦตนูอ๘’s International Student Prospectus.
English Language Requirements
- GCE ‘O’ level credit pass (Grade 1 to 6) in English (as a first language); or
- IELTS with an overall score of at least 5.5; or
- TOEFL iBT Band Score ≥ 4.0 or 59 (iBT Test Centre) or 59 (iBT Home Edition); or
- SAT1 score of at least 550 (critical reading and writing); or
- Pearson Test of English (PTEA) 42; or
- RMIT English Worldwide (REW) Advanced Level; or
- Pass ย้ถนสำฦตนูอ๘ English Test at Advanced 1 Level; or
- An equivalent English language qualification.
Notes:
- IELTS or TOEFL or SAT1 or Pearson Test of English scores must be less than two years at point of enrolment.
- The ย้ถนสำฦตนูอ๘ English Placement Test results will be valid for one year from the date of the test.
Fees & Financial Aid
One-time payment before class commences.
Programme Fees
TBA
Mandatory Fees
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Application Fee Payable for each application form that is submitted. Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. The fee will be refunded fully only if the intake does not commence. Unpaid applications will not be processed. |
Applicant not residing in Singapore: S$100.00 Applicant residing in Singapore: S$109.00 (inclusive of 9% GST) |
