Diploma in Information Technology

The Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) further builds upon the skillsets of the Foundation Diploma in Infocomm Technology and can be taken on its own where entry requirements are met. It prepares one for a career in IT across a wide spectrum of industries and is suitable for those who wish to upskill themselves in the workplace or as a progression pathway to higher education.

Benefit from a Diploma in IT at LSBF's Singapore Campus.

• Complete in 8 months
• Partnered with AWS Educate and Palo Alto Networks
• Located in the Central Business District of Singapore
• Live Online study option available

Course Requirements

Minimum Age:

• 18 years or above

Local students shall possess one of the following:

• Two passes in GCE 'A' Level Examinations, International Baccalaureate (24 points), and Local Polytechnic Diploma in any field.

Minimum English Language Entry Requirement:

• Passed in the English Language in Year 10 High School qualification or equivalent
• Achieved IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 500
• Completed LSBF Preparatory Course in English Upper Immediate Level
• Successfully passed the LSBF English Placement Test

Tuition Fees

• Local students: SGD 6,104.00/€4184.55
• International students: SGD 8074.07/€5535.73

5% OFF Diplomas (ALL) and 10% OFF UOG AF/BS/BLTM/MBA/MA (SGD/Euros).

Course Intake

• Full-Time: Every 2 months
• Part-Time: Every 3 months

Modules

Information Systems Modelling & Design

This module develops the skills and techniques required for creating an overall plan for the design of software, design of functional specifications based on user and business requirements incorporating various controls, functionality, and interoperability of different elements into designing an information system, modeling which describes the overall architecture in software, databases, hardware, and third-party frameworks that the software will use or interact with. It also covers some of the key legal, social, ethical, and professional issues relating to information systems development.

Maths for Computing

This module introduces the basic concept of quantitative approaches to computing mathematics. This module will help students attain essential knowledge of mathematical concepts and skills that are required for the study and application of computer science.

Software Development

This module provides students with technical skills, and communication skills, to develop applications by coding, testing, debugging, documenting, and reviewing by object-oriented programming standards for development and security.

The module focuses on programming fundamentals such as introduction to computers and object-oriented programming, basic computation, variables, control structures, arrays, and the procedural programming methodology. It then progresses to introduce the object-oriented programming concepts of objects, classes, and inheritance.

Computer Systems & Networks

This module focuses on fundamental computer architecture, network fundamentals, protocols, and models. This module introduces the categories of the network functions, evaluates, and justifies networks, and device performance using the OSI model and the most widely used TCP/IP protocol suite.

Web Technologies

This module provides students with practical skills to examine, and translate complex software ideas and concepts into a web application and establish key design principles and methodologies. Students can select and use appropriate tools and techniques with which to design, build, implement, and test a web application. This module also provides the opportunity to gain work skills to be able to provide professional documentation for the web pages produced.

Cloud Computing

This module provides students with a detailed and essential foundation in cloud computing. Cloud computing is an up-and-rising technology that will be considered critical in today’s business world. This introductory module to cloud computing describes and explains the fundamental aspects of cloud computing concepts, models, technologies, and applications.

Security Architecture

This module introduces students to designing security architectures and controls; either introducing security principles into the design of architectures to mitigate the risks posed by new technologies and business practices or the actual design and specification of applicable security components, along with the incidental control measures, to meet defined business security needs.

Security Administration

This module introduces students to the fundamental concepts with hands-on practice of how to administer, configure, and update security programs and mechanisms, including the application of system patches to ensure that enterprise assets are adequately protected against threats. This also includes the authorization, management, and monitoring of access control permissions and/or rights to various IT facilities.

Why study Diploma in IT with us?

• Students have the opportunity to use AWS and apply them in the context of real-life cases. They may advance to attempt the AWS Certification examination
• We are Palo Alto Networks’ Authorized Cybersecurity Academy. The Cybersecurity Academy helps to equip students with the next-generation cybersecurity knowledge and skills they’ll need to succeed today
• We hold the 4-year EduTrust Certification status, having fulfilled 7 criteria that reflect our excellent standards of educational services
• Our campus is located in Singapore's Central Business District and is equipped with a comprehensive array of facilities and amenities that students can enjoy in the heart of the city.