Academic Requirements

• Diploma in Information Technology awarded by Informatics Academy or other equivalent qualification subject to the approval of Informatics Academy.
• Engish Language Proficiency: GCE ‘O’ Level – C6, IELTS – Min score of 5.5 OR, TOEFL (PBT) – Min score of 513 OR, TOEFL (iBT) – Min score of 65 OR, Informatics Certificate in Proficiency in English
• Mature candidates (21 years old and above) with the below credentials may be considered for mature entry on a case-by-case basis:
  • Completed Secondary Education
  • Fulfilled English language proficiency requirement
  • 3 years working experience in a related field

Non-Academic Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years old

Modules Covered

• Advanced Operating Systems
  • This module is to enable students/IT professionals to be familiar in Linux server environment and management. It is the ideal module for getting a Linux server up and running quickly. It emphasised on practical issues discussed in context of common scenarios when deploying server for the first time. This module aims to provide an understanding of more advanced concepts used in the administration of Linux Operating System.
• Advanced Visual Basic.Net
  • This module equips students with the skills and knowledge to develop asp.net web applications using xml and database components. It also covers fair skills in Internet Information Server (lIS), XML and database.
• Developing Interactive Website
  • This module will introduce the use of added features available for web page creation. Besides the inclusion of normal objects like JavaScript. Applets and media items, students will be introduced to XML. In XML programming, students will understand the purposes of DTD, style sheets and the creation of their own tags.
• Distributed Application Development
  • The module introduces students to the use of Visual C# .net in developing windows and distributed applications. The module will also include web services and XML technology, which can assist in rapid application and component development. The client/server applications will also address database developments.
• Multimedia Streaming Technology
  • This module will concentrate on adding streaming multimedia capacity to websites in order to make them more interactive and illustrative for audience. Students will be taught the advantages of different technologies, as well as to choose and implement the right strategy, hardware and software for their sites. Concepts and standards discussed will include MPEG, AVI, real audio, VDOLive, TrueSpeech, Multicast Intranets, VRML and 3D streaming.
• Network And Distributed Application Security
  • This module will cover the security issues pertaining to most businesses using client/server applications. Students will learn to understand how to implement and control the security architecture, devise effective security policies over the network, and audit for monitoring purposes. Students will also compare the different OS such as NT and UNIX for scalable security features. The module also covers detailed methodologies involving cryptography especially in distributed databases.
• Object Oriented Programming In Java
  • Covers object oriented programming using java, define classes and methods, create constructor and objects, invoke methods using objects, create data structures, string manipulation and handling, develop GUI based program which stores data in text file/ database /array.
• Relational Database Design
  • The Relational Database Design course covers the use of Entity Relationship (ER) Modelling in detail through many real life examples, practical business problems and solutions. After several iterations the ER model captures the data requirements and business rules and forms a sound basis for the initial design of a relational database. The second part of the course is about the design process and presents the considerations for creating a normalized, stable, maintainable and well-defined relational database.

Delivery Mode

• Full-time/Part-time

Delivery Methods

• Combination of lectures, tutorials and workshop conducted in classroom environment at Informatics Academy campus. Lessons are typically in blocks of 3-hour sessions

Duration

• Full-time: 10 months
• Part-time: 14 months

Timetable

• 3 hours sessions

Commencement Dates

• January
• May
• September

Assessment Methods

Students will be assessed through a combination of coursework and project. Coursework may be in the form of class tests and assignments. Assessment methods may vary according to individual module requirements.

Grading Criteria

• Advanced Operating Systems: Test 30%, Project 70%
• Advanced Visual Basic.Net: Project 100%
• Developing Interactive Website: Project 100%
• Distributed Application Development: Project 100%
• Multimedia Streaming Technology: Test 30%, Project 70%
• Network And Distributed Application Security: Test 30%, Project 70%
• Object Oriented Programming In Java: Test 30%, Project 70%
• Relational Database Design: Test 30%, Project 70%

Graduation Criteria

Upon successful completion of all modules, students will be eligible for the Advanced Diploma in Information Technology awarded by Informatics Academy.

Awards

• Advanced Diploma in Information Technology

Academic Progression

Upon successful completion of the Advanced Diploma in Information Technology awarded by Informatics Academy, the student is eligible to apply for a Bachelor degree programme in Information Technology discipline.

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