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NGEE ANN POLY

                           2021
 Common ICT
 Programme
 Cybersecurity &
 Digital Forensics
 Information
 Technology
 Data Science   Revamped

 Immersive Media

SCHOOL OF

INFOCOMM
TECHNOLOGY
INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY Common ICT Programme Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Information Technology - Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Taking
IT Higher

School of
INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY
6   Common ICT Programme (N98)
                                              Fight cybercrime. Transform data into value. Create the next
8   Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics (N94)   trendy mobile app. Design unforgettable virtual experiences.
                                              Build a FinTech startup. Develop UX/UI solutions. At the School
                                              of InfoComm Technology (ICT), the possibilities are endless!
12 Information Technology (N54)

16 Data Science (N81)   Revamped

19 Immersive Media (N55)
INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY Common ICT Programme Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Information Technology - Ngee Ann Polytechnic
4 DIPLOMAS
     +1 COMMON ICT PROGRAMME
                                                                                                                      INTERNSHIPS

    Earn professional certifications, gain industry exposure, and
    create innovative IT solutions. Here at ICT, we offer some of the
    most sought-after courses that prepare you for a digital future
                                                                                                                                      SCHOLARSHIPS
    and to contribute to Singapore’s smart nation initiatives.                                                                        Discover a range of exciting scholarships for ICT
                                                                                                                                      students:
                                                                                                                                      • Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) Scholarship
                                                                                                                                      • Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT)
    Common ICT Programme (N98)                         Diploma in Information Technology (N54)
                                                                                                                      REAL-WORLD
                                                                                                                                         Scholarship
    Get exposed to the world of infocomm technology    Learn how to develop innovative IT business ideas and
                                                                                                                                      • Defence Science Organisation (DSO) Diploma
    with common foundational modules in your first     apps. Deepen your skills by taking electives in one or
    semester. Then, choose any of our four diplomas
    that suits your passion and interests in your
                                                       more of the following emerging areas:
                                                       • Data Science & Analytics
                                                                                                                      LEARNING           Scholarship
                                                                                                                                      • Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA)
                                                                                                                                         Polytechnic Digital Scholarship
    second semester:                                   • Cloud Computing
                                                                                                                                      • Agency for Science, Technology and Research
    • Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics                • Enterprise Solutioning & Marketing
                                                                                                                                         (A*STAR) Science Award (Polytechnic)
    • Data Science                                     • Games Programming
                                                                                                                                      • Singtel Cyber Security Cadet Scholarship
    • Immersive Media                                  • Solutions Architect
                                                                                                                                      • Singapore Digital (SG:D) Scholarship
    • Information Technology
                                                                                                                                         (Undergraduate) offered by the Infocomm Media
                                                       Diploma in Data Science (N81)*                      Revamped                      Development Authority (IMDA)
    Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital                 Get insights into how data is managed and extracted to
    Forensics (N94)                                    better make informed decisions
    Get trained in secure software development,        • Build a strong foundation in data analytics and
    server & cloud security, network security,           machine learning                                                             DEVELOPING DATA
                                                                                                                                      SCIENCE TALENTS
    penetration testing, digital forensics, for very   • Transform businesses by tapping on valuable data
    exciting careers in the fast-growing field of        to provide solutions
    cybersecurity.                                     • Be career-ready with industry-led projects and
    • Practise cyber defence and penetration             internships                                                                  Take advantage of ICT’s strength and expertise in data
      testing in cutting-edge labs like the                                                                                           science. ICT collaborated with OCBC Bank, Indorse
      Cybersecurity Operations Centre and The                                                                                         and SGInnovate to launch Data School in September
                                                                                                                      MASTERCLASSES
                                                       * Previously known as Diploma in Financial Informatics
      White Hat Zone                                                                                                                  2019. Data School offers a suite of 13 skills-focused
    • Opportunities to achieve professional            Diploma in Immersive Media (N55)                                               short courses for adult learners.
      cybersecurity certifications such as Security+   Gain technical and creative skills needed for the
      and CEH                                          cutting-edge field of immersive media, and learn how
    • Attend masterclasses conducted by                to bridge design and technology with user experience
      cybersecurity professionals                      and user interface (UX/UI) design. You will receive
                                                       rigorous training in design and programming, as
                                                       well as gamification concepts and rules intended
                                                       to produce an enjoyable game or extended reality
                                                       experience (AR, VR & MR).

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SMART LEARNING
    SPACES
    Experience life at a Smart Campus. Be exposed
    to the Internet of Things. Learn in cool tech hubs
    and playlabs for cybersecurity, analytics, user
    experience design and agile development. You will
    embrace a culture of innovation and a new mindset
                                                                 OUR GRADUATES
                                                                 WITH THAT
                                                                 SOMETHING                                               XTRA
                                                                                                      “Many utilise programming as a mere tool for solving problems. But I view it
                                                                                                      as a form of art. Coding is not just about making things work but also about
                                                                                                      designing a sophisticated system – one that is efficient, flexible and sustainable.”
    that sees failure as part of the learning process. You                                            Joe Kawai
    will work with industry partners to provide futuristic                                            Information Technology Graduate, Class of 2019
    innovative solutions to real-world problems through                                               Joe was the Gold Medallist of his cohort. He was responsible for the introduction of AI
    your capstone projects.                                                                           elements to the school’s flagship competition, StrITwise®, as well as the development
                                                                                                      of an app that supports the school’s outreach activities. He also participated in
                                                                                                      the 2018 WorldSkills Singapore competition (IT Software Solutions for Business
                                                                                                      category) and was awarded the Medallion for Excellence.

    TECHNOPRENEURSHIP                                            “The knowledge I have learnt in my course has helped me create a full-
    PROGRAMME                                                    fledged e-commerce website for my business and prepared me to pursue
                                                                 my Information Systems degree at SMU. The lecturers in NP have guided me
    Make the entrepreneurial leap and start your own IT          tremendously in both my life and academic journey, as I continue to deepen my
    venture. ICT alumnus Terrence Goh (right) co-founded         passion in technology and design.”
    Yosei Labs with Jasper Yap (left) from NP’s School of        Reiko Lee
    Engineering when they were final-year students. In 2018,     Multimedia & Animation* Graduate, Class of 2020
    their start-up, which specialised in web design and search   Reiko was the Gold Medallist of her cohort. She participated in the Global
    engine optimisation, merged with Eezee.sg, an online         Entrepreneurial Internship Programme, where she worked in a start-up in Vietnam as
    marketplace where businesses can buy and sell items          an UI/UX intern. An entrepreneur at heart, Reiko is also the founder of HypebaySG, a
                                                                 start-up for customised wearable art that serves both local and overseas markets.
    such as electrical and hardware supplies. They also
    secured a grant from Enterprise Singapore to help SMEs       *now renamed the Diploma in Immersive Media
    digitalise their product catalogues, and have been named
    as top Asian entrepreneurs in Forbes 30 under 30: Retail
    & eCommerce list.                                                                                   “I hope to use my skills to make banking services more accessible to
                                                                                                        underprivileged communities in the future. My dream is also to create a
                                                                                                        decentralised finance platform providing access to sound financial services
                                                                                                        and a secure transactional currency via blockchain technology.”
    INDUSTRY                                                                                            Ravern Koh
    PARTNERSHIPS &                                                                                      Information Security & Forensics* Graduate, Class of 2020
                                                                                                        Ravern was the Gold Medallist of his cohort, and the winner of the Ngee Ann

    COMPETITIONS                                                                                        Kongsi Gold Medal and Lee Kuan Yew Award. An active student leader in NP,
                                                                                                        Ravern also clinched the Bronze Medal at the WorldSkills Competition in 2019.

    Cultivate your passion and talent in FinTech through                                                *now renamed the Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics
    interesting workshops, hackathons and technology
    festivals. Gain exciting exposure to the world of
                                                                 “I hope to harness the possibilities that information technology has
    innovation through industry tours and activities
                                                                 to offer and help shape the future. Being in this field has opened up
    hosted by leading industry players. With our strong
                                                                 endless opportunities for me.”
    industry links, you will also get to work with external
    organisations on real-world projects.                        Alyssa Nah
                                                                 Financial Informatics* Graduate, Class of 2019
                                                                 Alyssa was an iPrep Scholar and a recipient of the Ngee Ann Scholarship.
                                                                 During her internship with Ezidox in Sydney, she configured the company’s
                                                                 web portals and assisted in the launch of Verimoto, a project in vehicle
                                                                 refinancing. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Computing in Information Systems
                                                                 at NUS.

                                                                 *now renamed as the Diploma in Data Science

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N98                                                               WHAT THE COURSE IS ABOUT
                                                                                                           Interested in the world of infocomm technology but
                                                                                                                                                                       CAREER
                                                                                                                                                                       Refer to the Career section on the respective diploma

                            COMMON
                                                                                                           unsure about which course to choose? With the               pages.
                                                                                                           Common ICT Programme (CICTP), you will have more
                                                                                                           time to explore different disciplines before making a

                        ICT PROGRAMME
                                                                                                                                                                       FURTHER STUDIES
                                                                                                           more informed choice.                                       Refer to the Further Studies section on the respective
                                                                                                                                                                       diploma pages.
                                                                                                           During the first semester, you will gain an introduction
                                                                                                           to the field of ICT by understanding the roles, practices
                                                                                                           and career paths of ICT professionals. You will also        ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
                                                                                                           learn the fundamentals of programming, design               Aggregate Type ELR2B2-C
                                                                                                           principles, cyber security concepts, as well as data        To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have
                                                                                                           science for better decision making.                         the following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent)
                                                                                                                                                                       results.
                                                                                                           You will get to choose your preferred discipline at
                                                                                                           the end of your first semester: Cybersecurity &             Subject                                                  ‘O’ level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                grade
                                                                                                           Digital Forensics, Data Science, Immersive Media or
                                                                                                           Information Technology.                                     English Language                                         1-7
                                                                                                                                                                       Mathematics (Elementary/Additional)                      1-6
                                                                                                                                                                       Any two other subjects                                   1-6
                                                                                                           WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
                                                                                                           YEAR 1                                                      You must also have sat for one subject listed in the 2nd group
                                                                                                           –   Computing Mathematics                                   of relevant subjects for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type listed at
                                                                                                                                                                       www.np.edu.sg/admissions/Documents/ELR2B2.pdf
                                                                                                           –   Cyber Security Fundamentals
                                                                                                           –   Design Principles                                       For students with other qualifications, please refer to the NP
                                                                                                           –   Data Science Fundamentals                               website for the entry requirements and admissions
                                                                                                                                                                       exercise period.
                                                                                                           –   Fundamentals for IT Professionals I*
                                                                                                           –   Programming I                                           Candidates with hearing deficiency or severe vision deficiency
                                                                                                           –   Health & Wellness^                                      should not apply for the course. Those with colour vision
                                                                                                                                                                       deficiency may be considered, subject to an in-house test.
                                                                                                           –   Innovation Made Possible^
                                                                                                           –   Communication Essentials^
                                                                                                           –   English Language Express^*
                                                                                                                                                                            CONTACT US
                                                                                                           Select your preferred diploma towards the end of your            For the most up-to-date information on NP’s
                                                                                                           first semester and refer to the module listing in the            Common ICT Programme, log on to
                                                                                                                                                                            www.np.edu.sg/cictp
                                                                                                           respective diploma pages:
                                                                                                           – Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics (page 8)
                                                                                                           – Information Technology (page 12)
                                                                                                           – Data Science (page 16)                                    ^ Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) modules account for 13 credit
                                                                                                                                                                       units of the diploma curriculum. They include modules in
                                                                                                           – Immersive Media (page 19)
    Attain scholarships and participate in real-world projects                                                                                                         communication, innovation and world issues, as well as an
                                                                                                                                                                       interdisciplinary project. By bringing students from diverse
    Curriculum covers career and professional preparation to expose you to industry                                                                                    diplomas together, the interdisciplinary project fosters
    trends and help you make informed career choices                                                       YEAR 2                                                      collaboration to explore and propose solutions for real-world
                                                                                                           – Modules under the ICT diploma you major in                problems. IS aims to develop students to be agile and self-
    Choose paths in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics, Data Science, Immersive                                                                                         directed learners, ready for the future workplace.
    Media and Information Technology, all with a wide array of electives                                   – World Issues: A Singapore Perspective^
                                                                                      Get latest updates                                                               ^* For selected students only.
                                                                                          on course
                                                                                                           YEAR 3                                                      * Career and Professional Preparation I & II are part of the
                                                                                                           – Modules under the ICT diploma you major in                Fundamentals for IT Professionals modules.
                                                                                                           – Project ID: Connecting the Dots^
                                                                                                                                                                       To keep our curriculum current and robust, diploma modules
                                                                                                                                                                       are subject to change over the three years. Please visit our
                                                                                                                                                                       website for latest updates.

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                                         DIPLOMA IN                                                        WHAT THE COURSE IS ABOUT

                        CYBERSECURITY &                                                                    In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is crucial
                                                                                                           to protect organisations from cyber-attacks. Join

                        DIGITAL FORENSICS
                                                                                                           the fight against cybercrime with our Diploma in
                                                                                                           Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics (CSF).

                                                                                                           In your first year, you will build a strong foundation
                                                                                                           in basic IT and security through modules such as
                                                                                                           Programming I & II, Cyber Security Fundamentals,
                                                                                                           Databases, Cryptography and Operating Systems &
                                                                                                           Networking Fundamentals.

                                                                                                           In your second year, you will develop skills in the
                                                                                                           areas of networking infrastructure, software security,   COMPETING ON THE GLOBAL
                                                                                                           malware analysis and digital forensics. These skills     STAGE
                                                                                                           will help you to develop secure software applications,   ICT’s Diploma in Information Security
                                                                                                           respond to cyber incidents, and investigate              & Forensics* students Ravern Koh and
                                                                                                           cybercrimes.                                             Devesh Logendran (third & fourth from
                                                                                                                                                                    right) participated in the 2019 WorldSkills
                                                                                                           In your final year, you will put your skills into        Competition. They won the Bronze medal
                                                                                                           practice by performing vulnerability assessment          after an intensive four-day event, where
                                                                                                           and penetration tests on software, systems and           they showcased their skills in areas such as
                                                                                                           networks, and securing networks. Finally, apply your     infrastructure setup and security hardening,
                                                                                                           skills through a capstone project or take up elective    cybersecurity incident response, digital
                                                                                                           modules.                                                 forensic investigations and application
                                                                                                                                                                    security.
                                                                                                           Plus, you can hone your skills in the real world with
                                                                                                           internships at leading companies and government          *Now renamed the Diploma in Cybersecurity
                                                                                                           organisations, such as Centre for Strategic Infocomm     & Digital Forensics
                                                                                                           Technologies, Palo Alto Networks, SecureAge,
                                                                                                           Microsoft, NCS, CrimsonLogic, KPMG, PwC, Ernst &
                                                                                                           Young, Singtel, V-Key, Group-IB, DT-Asia, SP Group,
                                                                                                           Cyber Security Agency of Singapore and Ensign
                                                                                                           InfoSecurity.

                                                                                                           You can also attain the highly sought-after CompTIA
                                                                                                           and EC-Council certifications such as Security+ and
                                                                                                           Certified Ethical Hacker – all this to give you a head
    Get trained in secure software development, penetration testing, server & cloud                        start in your career!
    security, network security, digital forensics and data protection
    Practise your skills at our cutting-edge CSF Labs like the Cybersecurity
    Operations Centre and The White Hat Zone
    Participate in hackathons and competitions
                                                                                      Get latest updates
    Attend masterclasses by cybersecurity professionals                                   on course
    Intern with reputable companies and government organisations
    Attain CompTIA and EC-Council certifications like Security+ and Certified
    Ethical Hacker

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN                                                                                                  CAREER                                                    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
                                                            +
                                                                Elective Modules                                          There is a global shortage of IT cybersecurity
     YEAR 1                                                                                                                                                                         Aggregate Type ELR2B2-C
                                                            – Cloud Architecture & Technologies                           professionals, and the Singapore Government has
     –   Cryptography                                                                                                                                                               To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have
                                                            – Data Structures & Algorithms                                launched a masterplan to grow Singapore’s own pool
     –   Cyber Security Fundamentals                                                                                                                                                the following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent)
                                                            – Deep Learning                                               of professionals to address this deficiency.
     –   Design Principles                                                                                                                                                          results.
                                                            – Developing Cloud Applications
     –   Data Science Fundamentals
                                                            – Governance & Data Protection                                With your diploma, you can join government agencies,      Subject                                                  ‘O’ level
     –   Computing Mathematics
                                                            – Machine Learning                                            IT solutions providers, IT consulting companies,                                                                   grade
     –   Programming I & II
                                                            – Mobile Applications Development                             cybersecurity product companies, managed security
     –   Front-End Development
                                                            – Mobile Device Security & Forensics                          service providers, security software development          English Language                                         1-7
     –   Databases                                                                                                                                                                  Mathematics (Elementary/Additional)                      1-6
                                                            – Network Forensics                                           companies, and the cybersecurity divisions of banks
     –   Operating Systems & Networking Fundamentals                                                                                                                                Any two other subjects                                   1-6
     –   Fundamentals for IT Professionals I*                                                                             and financial companies.
                                                         ^ Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) modules account for 13 credit                                                             You must also have sat for one subject listed in the 2nd group
     –   Health & Wellness^
                                                         units of the diploma curriculum. They include modules in         With reference to the ICT Skills Framework, you will be   of relevant subjects for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type listed at
     –   Innovation Made Possible^                       communication, innovation and world issues, as well as an                                                                  www.np.edu.sg/admissions/Documents/ELR2B2.pdf
     –   Communication Essentials^                       interdisciplinary project. By bringing students from diverse     trained for the following job roles:
     –   English Language Express^*                      diplomas together, the interdisciplinary project fosters         – Associate Security Analyst / Associate Security
                                                         collaboration to explore and propose solutions for real-world       Engineer                                               For students with other qualifications, please refer to the NP
                                                         problems. IS aims to develop students to be agile and self-                                                                website for the entry requirements and admissions
                                                                                                                          – Cyber Risk Analyst                                      exercise period.
                                                         directed learners, ready for the future workplace.
     YEAR 2                                                                                                               – Incident Investigator
     –   Digital Forensics                               ^* For selected students only.                                   – Forensic Investigator                                   Candidates with severe vision deficiency should not apply for the
                                                                                                                                                                                    course.
     –   Malware Analysis Tools & Techniques                                                                              – Security Engineer
                                                         * Career and Professional Preparation I & II is part of the
     –   Networking Infrastructure                                                                                        – Security Executive
                                                         Fundamentals for IT Professionals modules.
     –   Server & Cloud Security                                                                                          – Security Operations Analyst
     –   Secure Software Development                     #
                                                           You will get to work on an industry-driven project, a
                                                                                                                          – Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing          CONTACT US
                                                         technopreneurship-enterprise project, or an IT-related project                                                               For the most up-to-date information on NP’s
     –   Web Application Pen-Testing                                                                                         Analyst
                                                         with a local or overseas organisation.
     –   Any two elective modules+                                                                                        – Systems Administrator                                     Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics, log
                                                                                                                                                                                      on to www.np.edu.sg/csf
     –   Fundamentals for IT Professionals II*                                                                            – Infrastructure Engineer
     –   World Issues: A Singapore Perspective^          To keep our curriculum current and robust, diploma modules
                                                         are subject to change over the three years. Please visit our
                                                         website for latest updates.                                      FURTHER STUDIES
     YEAR 3                                                                                                               You can receive advanced standing when you apply for
     –   Ethical Hacking                                                                                                  related degree programmes at universities both locally
     –   Network Security                                                                                                 and abroad. These include:
     –   Capstone Project or any two elective modules+                                                                    – National University of Singapore
     –   Fundamentals for IT Professionals III*                                                                           – Nanyang Technological University
     –   Internship#                                                                                                      – Singapore Institute of Technology
     –   Project ID: Connecting the Dots^                                                                                 – Singapore Management University
                                                                                                                          – Singapore University of Technology and Design
                                                                                                                          – University of New South Wales (Australia)
                                                                                                                          – Johns Hopkins University (USA)
                                                                                                                          – Monash University (Australia)

                                                                                                                          You can also look forward to pursuing cybersecurity-
                                                                                                                          related specialist diploma courses at local
                                                                                                                          polytechnics.

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                                           DIPLOMA IN                                                         WHAT THE COURSE IS ABOUT                                   Depending on your passion, you may choose electives

       INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY                                                                                 Develop innovative IT solutions that increase business     from the following areas of interest:
                                                                                                              competitiveness and enhance the quality of life, or
                                                                                                              even start your very own e-business with a Diploma         Data Science & Analytics
                                                                                                              in Information Technology (IT). Our broad-based            Acquire knowledge and skills in business intelligence,
                                                                                                              curriculum, coupled with a strong foundation in IT         quantitative analysis, data visualisation and machine
                                                                                                              fundamentals, will give you a head start in pursuing       learning to help companies gain a competitive edge.
                                                                                                              further studies or launching your career in the IT
                                                                                                              sector. Our course is also mapped to the national ICT      Cloud Computing
                                                                                                              Skills Framework to ensure that you will graduate with     Learn about cloud architecture and technologies,
                                                                                                              industry-relevant skills.                                  design cloud databases, develop cloud applications,
                                                                                                                                                                         and understand data centre management.
                                                                                                              In your first year, you will focus on core computing
                                                                                                              skills in programming, networking, databases and           Enterprise Solutioning & Marketing
                                                                                                              operating systems.                                         Develop business strategies and offerings for the
                                                                                                                                                                         service economy, develop sales and marketing
                                                                                                              In your second year, you will learn how to develop web     strategies, and improve an organisation’s competitive
                                                                                                              applications and design IT solutions for businesses.       edge.
                                                                                                              You will also be given the opportunity to research on
                                                                                                              IT-related topics, and develop your digital portfolio.     Games Programming
                                                                                                              Broaden your skill sets by taking electives that suit      Create computer games by applying knowledge and
                                                                                                              your interests and passion.                                skills related to programming, physics and artificial
                                                                                                                                                                         intelligence.
                                                                                                              In your final year, you will round off your learning
                                                                                                              journey with a six-month local or overseas internship      Solutions Architect
                                                                                                              with organisations such as KPMG, IBM, Singtel and          Design and implement computer solutions using
                                                                                                              Microsoft, or launch your own IT business ideas            algorithms and data structures to solve business
                                                                                                              at our technology hubs. You can also work on a             problems efficiently and cost-effectively.
                                                                                                              capstone project which will beef up your digital
                                                                                                              portfolio or complete a second internship with leading
                                                                                                              organisations like GovTech.

                                                                                                                                                       DETECTING FAKE NEWS
                                                                                                                                                       IT graduate Keith Toh represented Singapore at the ASEAN
     Broad-based curriculum and strong fundamentals to prepare you well for                                                                            100 Hackathon, and clinched second place for developing a
     further studies and a wide range of career options                                                                                                tech solution to sieve out fake news on online sites. Using a
     Acquire real-world skills that meet industry needs                                                                                                crowdsourced platform, Keith and his team developed a chatbot
     Exciting internships with industry leaders like Microsoft and IBM                                                                                 prototype that could fact-check links sent via group chats.

     Opportunities to develop IT business ideas and apps at ICT technology hubs
                                                                                         Get latest updates
     Freedom to build your digital portfolio from five areas of interest: data science       on course
     & analytics, cloud computing, enterprise solutioning & marketing, games
     programming and solutions architect

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN                                                                                                             CAREER                                                    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
     YEAR 1                                                           +
                                                                          Elective Modules                                           With reference to the ICT Skills Framework, you will be   Aggregate Type ELR2B2-C
     –   Computing Mathematics                                        Data Science & Analytics                                       trained as a systems analyst, applications developer,     To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have
     –   Cyber Security Fundamentals                                  – Big Data                                                     UI/UX designer or database administrator. You may         the following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent)
     –   Databases                                                    – Data Visualization                                           also take relevant modules that allow you to fulfil job   results.
     –   Design Principles                                            – Deep Learning                                                roles as a pre-/post-sales consultant, sales executive,
     –   Data Science Fundamentals                                    – Descriptive Analytics                                        channel sales executive, customer experience              Subject                                                  ‘O’ level
                                                                      – Machine Learning                                             manager, data analyst, data engineer, infrastructure                                                               grade
     –   Fundamentals for IT Professionals I*
     –   Interactive Development                                      – Quantitative Analysis                                        executive or cloud engineer.
                                                                                                                                                                                               English Language                                         1-7
     –   Operating Systems & Networking Fundamentals                                                                                                                                           Mathematics (Elementary/Additional)                      1-6
     –   Programming I & II                                           Cloud Computing                                                FURTHER STUDIES                                           Any two other subjects                                   1-6
     –   Health & Wellness^                                           – Advanced Databases                                           You can receive advanced standing when you apply for
     –   Innovation Made Possible^                                    – Cloud Architecture & Technologies                            related degree programmes at universities both locally    You must also have sat for one subject listed in the 2nd group

     –   Communication Essentials^                                    – Developing Cloud Applications                                and abroad. These include:
                                                                                                                                                                                               of relevant subjects for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type listed at
                                                                                                                                                                                               www.np.edu.sg/admissions/Documents/ELR2B2.pdf
     –   English Language Express^*                                   – Server & Cloud Security                                      – National University of Singapore
                                                                      – Virtualisation & Data Centre Management                      – Nanyang Technological University                        For students with other qualifications, please refer to the NP
                                                                                                                                                                                               website for the entry requirements and admissions
     YEAR 2                                                                                                                          – Singapore Management University                         exercise period.
                                                                      Enterprise Solutioning & Marketing
     –   Solutions Design & Development                                                                                              – Singapore University of Social Sciences
                                                                      – Customer Decision-making & Negotiation Skills                                                                          Candidates with severe vision deficiency should not apply for the
     –   Fundamentals for IT Professionals II & III*                                                                                 – Singapore University of Technology and Design
                                                                      – Customer Experience Management                                                                                         course.
     –   Object-oriented Analysis & Design                                                                                           – Singapore Institute of Technology
                                                                      – Enterprise Resource Planning
     –   Portfolio Development                                                                                                       – University of Newcastle (UK)
                                                                      – Infocomm Sales & Marketing Strategies
     –   Spreadsheet Engineering                                                                                                     – University of Manchester (UK)
     –   Web Application Development                                  Games Programming                                              – University of Essex (UK)                                  CONTACT US
                                                                                                                                     – University of Kent (UK)                                   For the most up-to-date information on NP’s
     –   Any four elective modules+                                   – Artificial Intelligence for Games
                                                                                                                                     – University of New South Wales (Australia)                 Diploma in Information Technology, log on to
     –   World Issues: A Singapore Perspective^                       – Game Interactivity                                                                                                       www.np.edu.sg/it
                                                                      – Game Production                                              – University of Melbourne (Australia)
                                                                      – Gameplay Programming                                         – University of Adelaide (Australia)
     YEAR 3                                                                                                                          – University of Western Australia (Australia)
     –   Capstone Project or any two elective modules+                – Mathematics for Games
                                                                                                                                     – University of Queensland (Australia)
     –   Any two elective modules+                                                                                                   – Australian National University (Australia)
                                                                      Solutions Architect
     –   Internship#
                                                                      – Data Structures & Algorithms
     –   Project ID: Connecting the Dots^
                                                                      – DevOps
                                                                      – E-commerce Application Development
     ^ Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) modules account for 13 credit   – Mobile Applications Development I & II
     units of the diploma curriculum. They include modules in         – Software Engineering
     communication, innovation and world issues, as well as an
     interdisciplinary project. By bringing students from diverse     General
     diplomas together, the interdisciplinary project fosters
     collaboration to explore and propose solutions for real-world
                                                                      – Emerging Trends in IT
     problems. IS aims to develop students to be agile and self-      – Digital Forensics
     directed learners, ready for the future workplace.               – Networking Infrastructure
     ^* For selected students only.
                                                                      – Technopreneurship
                                                                      – User Experience
     * Career and Professional Preparation I & II are part of the
     Fundamentals for IT Professionals modules.
                                                                      To keep our curriculum current and robust, diploma modules
     #
      You will get to work on an industry-driven project, a           are subject to change over the three years. Please visit our
     technopreneurship-enterprise project, or an IT-related project   website for latest updates.
     with a local or overseas organisation.

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INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY Common ICT Programme Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Information Technology - Ngee Ann Polytechnic
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                                                                                                              WHAT THE COURSE IS ABOUT                                         WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
                                                                                                              All around the world, data is being created every                YEAR 1
                                                                                                              minute – from clicks, likes, and shares, to rides,               –    Computing Mathematics
                                                                                                              transactions and browsing content. Such data can                 –    Cyber Security Fundamentals
                                                                                                              help businesses to better understand their customers,            –    Databases
                                          DIPLOMA IN                                                          personalise their offerings and improve their bottom             –    Data Discovery & Visualisation

                             DATA SCIENCE
                                                                                                              lines only if they are properly analysed and processed.          –    Data Science Fundamentals
                                                                              Revamped                        In the Diploma in Data Science (DS), you will learn how          –    Design Principles
                                                                                                              to harness the power of analytics and transform data             –    Fundamentals for IT Professionals I*
                                                                                                              into value.                                                      –    Mathematics for Data Science
                                                                                                                                                                               –    Programming I & II
                                                                                                              You will benefit from a curriculum integrated with               –    Communication Essentials^
                                                                                                              real-world experience, and kick start your data science          –    Health & Wellness^
                                                                                                              journey in a school that is known for its strength and           –    Innovation Made Possible^
                                                                                                              expertise in data science and data analytics. With ICT’s         –    English Language Express^*
                                                                                                              strong relationships with the industry, collaborations
                                                                                                              such as industry talks and field trips provide students
                                                                                                              with practical data science experience.                          YEAR 2
                                                                                                                                                                               –    Agile DataOps
                                                                                                              In your first year, you will focus on building core              –    Distributed Data Pipelines
                                                                                                              computing skills in programming, databases and use               –    Data Exploration & Analysis
                                                                                                              of analytics. Besides understanding data science                 –    Data Wrangling
                                                                                                              fundamentals and how it affects the competitiveness              –    Elective Module+ 1 & 2
                                                                                                              of organisations, you will also learn statistical                –    Fundamentals for IT Professionals 2 & 3
                                                                                                              concepts, as well as techniques for creating effective           –    Intelligent Enterprise Systems
                                                                                                              visualisations for analyses and presentations.                   –    Machine Learning
                                                                                                                                                                               –    World Issues: A Singapore Perspective^
                                                                                                              In your second year, you will deepen your knowledge
                                                                                                              in the area of data analytics. You will learn how to             YEAR 3
                                                                                                              prepare data for analysis and modelling purposes, and            –    Emerging Trends in Data Science
                                                                                                              how to extract valuable data from multiple sources and           –    Two electives+ or Capstone Project
                                                                                                              propose scalable solutions. You’ll also get a chance to          –    Two electives+ or Industry Currency Project
                                                                                                              apply agile development in an enterprise-critical data           –    Internship#
                                                                                                              operations pipeline.                                             –    Project ID: Connecting the Dots^

                                                                                                              In your third year, you will embark on the Industry              +
                                                                                                                                                                                   Elective Modules
                                                                                                              Kickstart Programme, which enhances your readiness               –    Accounting
                                                                                                              for the workplace. You will explore emerging trends,             –    Advanced Databases
                                                                                                              apply machine learning techniques and embark on                  –    Applied Analytics
                                                                                                              data science projects from industry to experience                –    Banking Applications & Processes
                                                                                                              end-to-end Data Science workflows. This integration              –    Cloud Architecture & Technologies
     Solid foundation in data analytics and machine learning to prepare you for the                           of knowledge and skills together with an internship              –    Customer Decision Making & Negotiation Skills
     future economy                                                                                           will put you in good stead for work in this fast-growing         –    Customer Experience Management
                                                                                                              sector.                                                          –    Deep Learning
     Gain hands-on experience in a one-year Industry Kickstart Programme
                                                                                                                                                                               –    Enterprise Business Processes
     Benefit from the School’s strength and expertise in Data Science
                                                                                                                                                                               –    Enterprise Resource Planning
     Explore varied career opportunities in data analytics and data engineering                                                                                                –    Infocomm Sales & Marketing Strategies
                                                                                         Get latest updates
                                                                                             on course                                                                         –    Risk Management
                                                                                                              ^ Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) modules account for 13 credit
                                                                                                              units of the diploma curriculum. They include modules in         –    Spreadsheet Engineering
                                                                                                              communication, innovation and world issues, as well as an
                                                                                                              interdisciplinary project. By bringing students from diverse
                                                                                                              diplomas together, the interdisciplinary project fosters         * Career and Professional Preparation I & II are part of the
                                                                                                              collaboration to explore and propose solutions for real-world    Fundamentals for IT Professionals modules.
                                                                                                              problems. IS aims to develop students to be agile and self-
                                                                                                              directed learners, ready for the future workplace.               #
                                                                                                                                                                                 You will get to work on an industry-driven project, a
                                                                                                                                                                               technopreneurship-enterprise project, or an IT-related project
                                                                                                              ^* For selected students only.                                   with a local or overseas organisation.

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     CAREER                                                         FURTHER STUDIES                                                                                            DIPLOMA IN
     Data science is a fast-growing field. With the amount
     of data growing exponentially, there is a greater
     need for professionals who can read and analyse
                                                                    You can receive advanced standing when you apply
                                                                    for related degree programmes at universities both
                                                                    locally and abroad. These include:
                                                                                                                                                           IMMERSIVE MEDIA
     it. In November 2019, the Smart Nation and Digital             – National University of Singapore
     Government Office launched the National Artificial             – Nanyang Technological University
     Intelligence (AI) Strategy as a key step in Singapore’s        – Singapore Institute of Technology
     Smart Nation journey. As Singapore embarks on                  – Singapore Management University
     national AI projects and initiatives to encourage              – Singapore University of Technology and Design
     businesses to leverage AI, there will be an increased
     demand for professionals who possess skills in areas           You can also look forward to pursuing a specialist
     such as data extraction and wrangling, as well as              diploma in an analytics-related field and other
     machine learning and deep learning techniques.                 advanced diploma courses at local polytechnics.

     With reference to the ICT Skills Framework, you will be
     trained as a Data Analyst, Data Engineer and                   ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
     Associate Business Analyst in the infocomm                     Aggregate Type ELR2B2-C
     technology, professional services and financial                To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have
     services sector.                                               the following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent)
                                                                    results.
     With further training, you can move on to become a
     data scientist, business intelligence manager, senior          Subject                                                  ‘O’ level
                                                                                                                             grade
     data engineer or business analyst.
                                                                    English Language                                         1-7
     To keep our curriculum current and robust, diploma modules     Mathematics (Elementary/Additional)                      1-6
     are subject to change over the three years. Please visit our   Any two other subjects                                   1-6
     website for latest updates.
                                                                    You must also have sat for one subject listed in the 2nd group
                                                                    of relevant subjects for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type listed at
                                                                    www.np.edu.sg/admissions/Documents/ELR2B2.pdf
                                                                                                                                         Strong focus on designing immersive user experiences using augmented/
                                                                    For students with other qualifications, please refer to the NP       virtual/mixed realities (AR/VR/MR)
                                                                    website for the entry requirements and admissions
                                                                    exercise period.                                                     Get trained in sought-after areas such as user experience and user interface
                                                                                                                                         (UX/UI) design that open doors to exciting career pathways
                                                                    Candidates with severe vision deficiency should not apply for the
                                                                    course.
                                                                                                                                         Curriculum is mapped to the national Skills Framework for both ICT and
                                                                                                                                         Media sectors, giving you a broad spectrum of career options                              Get latest updates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       on course
                                                                                                                                         Industry-standard graduation portfolio to beef up your resume
                                                                                                                                         Broaden your skills with a wide variety of electives offered by the School
                                                                          CONTACT US
                                                                          For the most up-to-date information on
                                                                          NP’s Diploma in Data Science, log on to
                                                                          www.np.edu.sg/ds

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WHAT THE COURSE IS ABOUT                                       WHAT YOU WILL LEARN                                              CAREER                                                     ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
     Augmented, virtual and mixed realities (AR/VR/                 YEAR 1                                                           With our course skills mapped to the Skills Framework      Aggregate Type ELR2B2-C
     MR) – these are just some technologies that enable             –   3D Fundamentals                                              for both ICT and Media sectors, you can look forward       To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have
     the creation of engaging content to transport users to         –   Applied Design                                               to careers such as UI/UX designer, 3D artist, junior       the following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent)
     other worlds beyond the confines of their flat screens.        –   Computing Mathematics                                        designer or junior programmer. Your broad-based            results.
     Sounds exciting? Learn how to create experiences with          –   Cyber Security Fundamentals                                  skills also enable you to work as a game designer, level
     this exciting form of media and contribute to the way          –   Design Principles                                            designer, game interface designer, visual designer,        Subject                                                  ‘O’ level
     we communicate, work and play in the future through                                                                             Web designer, multimedia designer or producer.                                                                      grade
                                                                    –   Data Science Fundamentals
     the Diploma in Immersive Media (IM)!                           –   Fundamentals for IT Professionals I*                                                                                    English Language                                         1-7
                                                                    –   Gamification Concepts                                        FURTHER STUDIES                                            Mathematics (Elementary/Additional)                      1-6
     You will be equipped with the technical and creative           –   Interactive Development                                      You may receive advanced standing when you apply           Any two other subjects                                   1-6
     skills needed for the cutting-edge field of immersive          –   Production Management                                        for related degree programmes at universities both
     media, and learn how to bridge design and technology                                                                                                                                       You must also have sat for one subject listed in the 2nd group
                                                                    –   Programming I                                                locally and abroad. These include:                         of relevant subjects for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type listed at
     with user experience and user interface (UX/UI)                –   Health & Wellness^                                           – DigiPen Institute of Technology                          www.np.edu.sg/admissions/Documents/ELR2B2.pdf
     design.                                                        –   Innovation Made Possible^                                    – National University of Singapore
                                                                                                                                                                                                For students with other qualifications, please refer to the NP
                                                                    –   Communication Essentials^                                    – Nanyang Technological University                         website for the entry requirements and admissions
     In your first year, you will receive rigorous training         –   English Language Express^*                                   – RMIT University (Australia)                              exercise period.
     in design and programming through modules such                                                                                  – University of Melbourne (Australia)
     as Design Principles, Applied Design and Interactive                                                                                                                                       Candidates with hearing deficiency or severe vision deficiency
                                                                    YEAR 2                                                           – University of New South Wales (Australia)                should not apply for the course. Those with colour vision
     Development. In addition, you will learn how to create                                                                          – Queensland University of Technology (Australia)          deficiency may be considered, subject to an in-house test.
                                                                    –   3D Environments
     an enjoyable game with gamification concepts and                                                                                – University of Hertfordshire (UK)
                                                                    –   3D for Real-time                                                                                                        Students are required to own a MacBook or Windows notebook.
     rules.                                                                                                                          – Savannah College of Art and Design (US)
                                                                    –   Designing User Experience
                                                                    –   Developing Dynamic Applications                              – Sheridan College (Canada)
     In your second year, you will learn to design interactive
                                                                    –   Experiential Design
     3D experiences and user-centric digital products. You                                                                                                                                           CONTACT US
                                                                    –   Fundamentals for IT Professionals II*
     will get an introduction to the real-time environment                                                                                                                                           For the most up-to-date information on
                                                                    –   Immersive Technology Development                                                                                             NP’s Diploma in Immersive Media, log on to
     design workflow, designing media content and
                                                                    –   Interactive 3D Experience                                                                                                    www.np.edu.sg/im
     applications for various platforms and dynamic
                                                                    –   Spatial Theory & Level Design
     applications.
                                                                    –   Elective 1
                                                                    –   World Issues: A Singapore Perspective^
     In your final year, you will broaden your knowledge in
     designing for social media as well as games to effect
     change. You will work on a capstone project that will          YEAR 3
     consolidate the skills you have learnt throughout the          –   Capstone Project
     course. You will also be able to choose from a variety         –   Elective 2
     of electives offered by NP’s School of InfoComm                –   Fundamentals for IT Professionals III*
     Technology.                                                    –   Internship#
                                                                    –   Project ID: Connecting the Dots^

     Scan this QR code to check out                                 ^ Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) modules account for 13 credit
     the projects that our students                                 units of the diploma curriculum. They include modules in
                                                                    communication, innovation and world issues, as well as an
     have done:
                                                                    interdisciplinary project. By bringing students from diverse
                                                                    diplomas together, the interdisciplinary project fosters
                                                                    collaboration to explore and propose solutions for real-world
                                                                    problems. IS aims to develop students to be agile and self-
                                                                    directed learners, ready for the future workplace.

                                                                    ^* For selected students only.

                                                                    * Career and Professional Preparation I & II are part of the
                                                                    Fundamentals for IT Professionals modules.

     To keep our curriculum current and robust, diploma modules     #
                                                                      You will get to work on an industry-driven project, a
     are subject to change over the three years. Please visit our   technopreneurship-enterprise project, or an IT-related project
     website for latest updates.                                    with a local or overseas organisation.

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535 Clementi Road Singapore 599489
           Admissions Hotline: 6463 1233
                askNP@np.edu.sg

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