Programme Overview

Academic Level

Diploma, single major

Awarded by

Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore

Programme type

Full-time, 1 year

Campus location

Online Learning

Application Dates

TBC

Estimated Fees
(incl. GST)*

S$14,800.00 - S$16,644.30

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* Exclude application fee, preparatory or bridging course fee, and other fees. Refer to the Fees & Financial Aid section for details.

Programme Outline

Developed and Awarded by Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore

The uniqueness of DIT programme is its emphasis on practical problem-solving and decision-making skills essential to today’s knowledge-based economy.

Furthermore, it provides a broad-based software development training to complement the national effort in nurturing talents to join the infocomm industry, and to help meet the industry’s manpower demands.

Prerequisite(s)

Applicants who do not meet the direct academic entry requirement are required to complete Information Technology Foundation Studies (ITFS) programme.

Learning Outcomes

This programme is designed to equip you with a strong understanding of core skills that are relevant to the IT industry, especially skills needed for developing broad-based information systems which support business needs and achieve competitive advantage.

Further Studies & Career Prospects

Upon successful completion of the DIT programme, the latter offered a viable and attractive educational pathway to undergraduate programmes (with advance standing).

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

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Working in the beauty industry, Rebecca Tiew, an SIM Diploma in International Business graduate, develops out-of-the-box marketing strategies with sharpened creativity and a global perspective she has gained from the programme. The graduate who has also received the Mapletree Award for her outstanding achievements aspires to refine her skill set in the digital marketing space to help more businesses thrive.

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Why study at SIM

SIM is the leading private education institution in Singapore.

Excellent value with lower tuition costs in SIM, with opportunities for overseas exchange and transfer.

Bond-Free Scholarship & Bursary - Scholarships are available to students who excel in academics, sports or arts.

Global Perspectives & Insights - Exposure to diverse cultures and a global network.

Learn more about the SIM Advantage

Intake Dates

October Intake

PROGRAMME DURATION

October 2024 - September 2025

APPLICATION PERIOD

TBC

April Intake

PROGRAMME DURATION

TBC

APPLICATION PERIOD

TBC

Download academic calendar (PDF 203 KB)

Maximum allowed period to complete the 12-month programme is 24 months or 2 years. Students may re-apply for the programme if they did not complete the course in the maximum allowed period.

No refund or recourse should the student fail to complete in the maximum period.

Curriculum

Structure

Lecturers are both academic and industry-based professionals with extensive work experience and practical domain knowledge.
Average teacher-student ratio 1:33
View a list of lecturers’ teaching modules (PDF 87 KB)

The online learning mode allows students to take ownership and control over their learning with a learning approach of 100% online delivery (asynchronousand synchronous) to cover the syllabus. In addition, the programmes will still be delivered in the typical full-time structure of three hours X five days per week.
The online asynchronous lessons for each module for the programmes require two hours over 12 sessions, a total of 24 hours of self-directed learning. The online synchronous learning support or facilitation sessions also require three hours over 12 sessions and two three-hour online Revision Sessions, totalling 42 hours of online synchronous interaction. Each module comprises a total of scheduled 42 hours (plus 24 hours of self-directed learning) over 14 sessions of interaction time. To complete the programme, students need to go through 15 modules, in total, 630 hours of lessons

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Assessment & Attendance

Each module is assessed through multiple continuous assessments.
Continuous assessments may include practical assessment, class tests, discussions, presentations, group, and individual assignments.
To attain a pass for each module, students must achieve overall minimum GPA of 1.0 (grade D).
Attendance requirement: 75%

Requirements to Graduate

Students must successfully complete and pass all 8 modules. Graduating students will be awarded with a Diploma from SIM.

Modules

Business Statistics with Python
Communications and Networks
Database Management and Security
Interaction Design
IT Project Management
Problem Solving
Programming Fundamentals
Systems Development Techniques

View module descriptions (PDF 9.7 KB)

Admission Criteria

Accepted Entry Qualifications

GCE A-level, IB diploma, or other equivalent pre-university certifications, or
Polytechnic diploma or equivalent, or
SIM GE’s foundation programme, namely, Information Technology Foundation Studies (ITFS)

Applicants who do not meet the direct academic entry requirement are required to complete the International Technology Foundation Studies (ITFS) programme.

Equivalent International Qualifications

International applicants will be assessed on the qualification’s equivalent to the GCE ‘A’ level examinations. For information on international qualifications, refer to SIM’s International Student Prospectus.

Download the International Student Prospectus

English Language Requirements

GCE ‘O’ level credit pass (Grade 1 to 6) in English (as a first language); or
IELTS with an overall score of at least 5.5; or
TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) plus 4 in the Test of Written English (TWE) or 59 (iBT); or
An equivalent English language qualification.

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirement would need to undergo the Certificate in English Language (CEL) programme before enrolment in the Diploma programme.

The duration of the CEL programme depends on the applicant’s English language proficiency level.

Applicants can sit for an English Placement Test conducted by SIM to determine their English language proficiency level.

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Notes:

IELTS or TOEFL scores must be less than two years at point of enrolment.
The SIM English Placement Test results will be valid for one year from the date of the test.

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Fees & Financial Aid 

Payment to SIM can be made through SIMConnect using Credit Card (Visa or Master), PayNow, eNETS, OCBC Interest-free Instalment Plan (min. S$500) and cheques.

Programme Fees 

International students who are not residing in Singapore

Total Programme Fees: $14,800.00
Per module: $1,850.00

For students residing in Singapore

Total Programme Fees: $16,620.00 (inclusive of 9% GST)
Per module: $2,016.50 (inclusive of 9% GST)

Mandatory Fees 

All fees inclusive of prevailing GST.

Student Development Fee

Applicable to all students embarking on a full-time Diploma or Undergraduate programme at SIM. This fee goes towards activities that will help in students’ personal growth and equip them with functional skills that enhance their employability.

S$512.30

Application Fee

Payable for each application form that is submitted. Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. The fee will be refunded fully only if the intake does not commence. Unpaid applications will not be processed.

Applicant not residing in Singapore: S$100.00

Applicant residing in Singapore: S$109.00 (inclusive of 9% GST)

Scholarships & Bursaries

SIM GE Bursary

The SIM GE Bursary aims to provide financial assistance to needy students studying at SIM GE. This award is given based on our eligibility criteria, as well as the assessed level of neediness of the applicants.

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SIM GE Bursary

SIM GE Diploma Scholarships

The SIM GE Academic Excellence Scholarship (Diploma) and the SIM GE Merit Scholarship (Diploma) are awarded to outstanding international students to pursue Diploma programmes awarded by SIM.

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SIM GE Diploma Scholarships

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