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Diploma in Engineering (Computer Network & Systems)

Topic:Engineering, ICT, Media & Design, Others

Course Type:Part-Time Diploma and Post-Diploma Courses

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Overview

  • Course Date:

    21 Apr 2025 to 30 Sep 2027
  • Registration Period:

    01 Dec 2024 to 31 Jan 2025
  • Duration/Frequency:

    3 evenings per week 6.30pm-10.30pm
  • Mode of Training:

    Classroom
  • Venue:

    Singapore Polytechnic
  • Funding:

    -

Singapore strives to become a “Smart Nation” through harnessing digital technologies to provide better transport systems, living environment, business productivity, healthcare and public sector services for all Singapore residents. To build a smart nation, computer network and systems are key infrastructure facilities for smart healthcare, smart building, smart mobility, smart Energy and many other areas.

To meet this increasing demand for IT Network and System engineers, the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is pleased to introduce our Diploma in Engineering (Computer Network and Systems). This part-time evening course can be completed in 2.5 year.

For more information on this course, please check out our course preview session here

Course Objective

Students will: • Understand the concepts in data communication and the role of computer network equipment like routers and switches. • Design, configure and troubleshoot computer networks and servers • Design and development of info-comm services, computer/embedded systems and IoT systems

Course Outline

The course consists of 15 modules conducted over five semesters within 2.5 years on a part-time basis. Classes will be conducted in three evenings per week for 15 weeks each semester.

This course consists of 5 Modular Certificates (MC). Each MC will consist of 3 modules and the details are as follows:


MC 1 Computer Programming and Networks

Module 1 – Digital Principles

Module 2 – Structured Programming

Module 3 – Network Fundamentals


MC 2 Computer Networking

Module 1 – LAN Switching and Wireless

Module 2 – Computer Networking

Module 3 – Wide Area Network


MC 3 Computer Applications

Module 1 – Microcontroller Applications

Module 2 – Object Oriented Programming

Module 3 – Computer Architecture


MC 4 Info-comm Services

Module 1 – Client-Server Applications Development

Module 2 – Cloud Computing Services

Module 3 – Server Management


MC 5 Internet of Things (IoT) Technologies

Module 1 – IoT System Design

Module 2 – Data Analytics

Module 3 – Mobile Applications Development


Please click here for the Module Synopsis 

 

For more information on this course, please check out our course preview session here

Minimum Requirements

Applicants with any of the following qualifications are invited to apply for the diploma:

a) The following GCE 'O' Level grades and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience:
- English Language Grade 1 – 7
- Mathematics (Elementary or Additional) Grade 1 – 6
- Science Grade 1 – 6. Science can be one of the following subjects:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Combined Science
  • Design & Technology
  • Electricity & Electronics
  • Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Integrated Science/Additional Combined Science
  • Physical Science
  • Physics/Engineering Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)


OR
b) Nitec with GPA >= 3.5 in an engineering or information technology discipline


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c) Nitec with GPA >= 3.0 in an engineering or information technology discipline and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience.

OR
d)  Nitec in Technology with GPA >= 3.5 in an engineering or information technology discipline and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience.

OR
e) Higher Nitec with GPA >=2.0 in an engineering or information technology discipline

OR
f) Higher Nitec with GPA >=1.5 in an engineering or information technology discipline and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience.

OR
g) Higher Nitec in Technology with GPA >=2.0 in an engineering or information technology discipline and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience.

OR
h) Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher) with at at least 1 year of relevant working experience and Level 6 for both WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA & Workplace Numeracy SOA

OR
i) Applicant with none of the qualifications listed above but at least 2 years of relevant working experience.
 

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.

Certification / Accreditation

Upon completion of all five Modular Certificates within a five-year validity period, the participant will be conferred a Diploma qualification from Singapore Polytechnic.

Suitable for

Engineers / Assistant Engineers / Technicians / Technical Supervisors