This is a 4 years degree programme with 8 semesters and a total of 480 credits. Each semester consists of 60 credits to complete. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided, in-class and independent combined), therefore a 10-credit module requires on average 100 hours of learning from the student. The programme consists of common 1st year modules, core (required) and elective modules. Some modules may have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the student to pass another module or set of modules first). Some modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such modules are required to be taken together).
Admissions Criteria
- SGCSE/equivalent with minimum Credit (C) in 5 subjects including English and Mathematics.
- Applicants in possession of a Diploma or Higher Diploma in related field may be given exemptions based on the credit point equivalency.
Graduates of this programme can
- Plan IT systems for businesses
- Install computer networks
- Provide technical support
- Design new technologies
- Administer databases
- Undertake programming
- Develop and maintain computer systems
- Write manuals about the equipment they make
- Find ways of making businesses more efficient using technology
Career Prospects
- Software Engineer
- Network Engineer
- Network Administrator
- Database Designer
- Database Administrator
- Web Designer
- Teachers/Lecturer
- System Administrator
- IT Manager
Skills Developed
- Programming Languages
- Software Development
- Database Management
- Web Development
- Networking
- Operating Systems
- Cybersecurity
- Data Analysis
- Cloud Computing
- Mobile Development
- Project Management
