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Information TechnologyDIPLOMA IN

Objectives The Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) is designed to equip you with a strong understanding of core skills that are relevant to the IT industry, especially skills needed for developing broad-based information systems which support business needs and achieve competitive advantage.

The uniqueness of DIT programme is its emphasis on practical problem-solving and decision-making skills essential to today’s knowledge-based economy. Furthermore, it provides a broad-based software development training to complement the national effort in nurturing Infocomm talents to join the industry, and to help meet the manpower demands to realise the Singapore vision.

Outcomes • Equips you with core

knowledge and competence in programming and information technology

• Equips you with capabilities for problem solving using a range of infocomm technologies and their associated tools

• Equips you with personal effectiveness and life skills such as analytical skills, problem-solving skills and communication skills

• Prepares you for lifelong learning by emphasising independent learning and knowledge discovery

Modules • Business Statistics with

Python• Communications and

Networks• Database Management and

Security• Interaction Design• IT Project Management• Problem Solving• Programming Fundamentals• Systems Development

Techniques

Career Prospects Graduates of the Diploma in Information Technology will continue to find jobs in Software, IT Services, Internet and end-user organisations. Fresh graduates are typically employed in entrant positions of IT Development job roles and Network & Systems related job roles.

Further EducationWith the Diploma, you can apply to the following:

Programmes Description

Awarded and developed by University of Wollongong, Australia

Bachelor of Computer Science: • Big Data• Cyber Security

• Digital Systems Security • Game and Mobile Development

Up to 1 year exemptionBachelor of Information Technology

Bachelor of Business Information Systems

Awarded and developed by University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, US

Bachelor of Science:• Business Administration • Geographic Information Science

Up to 24 credit exemptions

Minimum C+ grade for each articulated subject in Business Administration and Economics modules

Minimum Pass for other exemptions

Bachelor of Arts:• Communication• Economics • International Trade

• Psychology• Sociology

Double Degree – Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts

Double Major

Please refer to SIM GE website for the most updated information.

Kevan SeokGraduate, Diploma in Banking and FinanceStudent, Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Banking and FinanceUniversity of London, UK

SIM has comprehensive facilities and amenities to equip students with real-world skills and a competitive edge. The Financial Training Centre allows us to have first-hand experience of trading on the financial market. (2019)

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The DMS programme which covers a range of modules from Economics to Information Technology, has provided me the fundamentals required for mydegree. (2019)

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Lam Kar YeeGraduate, Diploma in Management StudiesStudent, Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business and ManagementUniversity of London, UK