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School of

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

2018/ 2019

• Business Informatics

• Business Intelligence & Analytics

• Cyber Security & Forensics

• Financial Informatics

• Infocomm & Security

• Information Technology

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Contents

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYSchool of

Why Join SIT? 2

Industry-Ready 4

Uni-Ready 6

Scholarships 8

Global Experiences 10

Vibrant Campus Life 12

Competitions 14

Final Year Projects 16

Earn and Learn 18

Diploma Courses @ SIT

Business Informatics 20

Business Intelligence & Analytics 24

Cyber Security & Forensics 28

Financial Informatics 32

Infocomm & Security 36

Information Technology 40

Minimum Entry Requirements 45

For more information on the Diploma courses offered at the School of Information Technology, please call 6550 1600 or visit www.nyp.edu.sg/SIT

Need more information on application procedures? Please refer to the NYP Prospectus, visit www.nyp.edu.sg or call 6455 0500.

Shape. Innovate. Transform.

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Be Industry-Ready

Be Uni-Ready

Clinch Scholarships

Gain Global Experiences

Enjoy a Vibrant Campus Life

Excel in Competitions

Earn and Learn Programme

Why Join SIT? Nurturing all-rounders in an engaging learning environment

Gain Project Experience

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Industry-Ready

Sharpen your technical knowledge, business acumen and project management capabilities through full-time industry internships.

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3 to 6 Months

Local/overseas internship

> 1,500Industrial internship partners

100% Internship placement

Internships

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Earn professional certifications from technology leaders such as IBM, Cisco, Microsoft, Oracle, Red Hat and SAP.

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> 250 Industry projects

> 20 Project

centres and collaborations

Industry exposure &

professional certifications

> 100 Industry partners

New Overseas internship

opportunities

SIT students can now work on projects with industry

partners in project learning centres in China.

Uni-Ready

Chew Rong Kang was accepted by several US universities, including Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), University of Washington and New York University, for his undergraduate studies. Rong Kang took up CMU’s offer and will be commencing his studies at CMU in 2018, majoring in Information Systems.

NYP’s comprehensive Diploma programme

and its industry partnerships provided the knowledge and perspectives for me to succeed in both my work and further studies.”CHEW RONG KANGDiploma in Information Technology with Merit Class of 2015NCS Pte Ltd Gold MedallistLee Kuan Yew AwardIDA National Infocomm Scholarship (Full Overseas)

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Overseas opportunities

SIT students are able to conduct research at the University

of Applied Sciences in Germany and the Cyber Security Lab at the University of Waikato in

New Zealand.

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University immersion programme

Get to work with professors and research scientists, and experience

how R&D work is carried out.

Started in

2009

Participating universities • National University of Singapore

• Nanyang Technological University • Singapore University of Technology & Design

• Singapore Management University

I wanted a school that has very close ties with

the industry and keeps abreast with technology. NYP’s School of IT was an obvious choice.”RAYDEN CHIA YONG XIANGUndergraduate, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)Lee Kuan Yew Award MIT Scholarship

Scholarships

CSIT-Nanyang Scholarship

136 scholarships awarded

since 2009

NYP-Industry Scholarship

35 scholarships awarded

since 2012

Singapore Land Authority Geospatial

Scholarship Ingrammicro- Nanyang

Scholarship

Find out more information on scholarships for SIT students at www.nyp.edu.sg/schools/SIT/scholarships.html

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> 50 Cities

San Francisco, Tokyo, Brisbane, Seoul, Shanghai, Beijing,

Hong Kong, Taipei and many more

Global ExperiencesGain global experiences as you live, learn and play in different parts of the world through one or more of the overseas programmes SIT organises

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Overseas Learning Centres

in Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou and

Suzhou

3 to 6 Months

of overseas internship in countries such as China,

Australia, Germany and New Zealand

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4 to 6 Months

of student exchange at South

Korean universities

2 Weeksof university

immersion in Japan, Vietnam or Thailand

1 to 2 Weeks

Study trips to Australia, Taiwan, China, USA,

South Korea, Japan, Thailand

and Malaysia

Vibrant Campus LifeDevelop teamwork, leadership and communication skills through bonding events organised by SIT Club such as Camp Eagle, Project NextGen and SIT Day

Community ServiceSIT students brought cheer to

children and the elderly living in the vicinity of NYP

Business SkillsDeveloping entrepreneurship

through carnivals and flea markets

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SIT Club organises events for students throughout the year

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CompetitionsBroaden your skills through local and overseas competitions

NYP students at the annual hackathon Code::XtremeApps::2017

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WorldSkills has honed both my technical

knowledge and life skills. I am grateful to my lecturers at NYP who provided me with the resources for my training.”LI KANGLIDiploma in Cyber Security & Forensics Class of 2017WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 Bronze Medallist WorldSkills Singapore 2016 Gold Medallist (IT Network and Systems Administration) Cisco Networking Academy Netrider 2017 Asia Pacific and Japan CCNA Competition Champion

Kangli winning the gold medal at WorldSkills Singapore

Kangli receiving the gold award for Cisco Networking Academy Netrider 2017

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Final Year Projects

An FYP showcasing a Smart Campus Exhibit, which displays the implementation of the Internet of Things (IoT) on a Smart Campus with multiple sensors and electronic building blocks. This FYP project was built by four final-year students. Sixteen thousand LEGO bricks, 36 Microduino mCookie modules and sensors were used to demonstrate the use of IoT on a Smart Campus.

Students work on a Final Year Project (FYP) where they gain practical experience applying skills they learn in the classroom to implement solutions for users

FYP gave me the chance to learn more about the

Smart Nation that Singapore aims to become. It also allowed me to work on an area outside the curriculum.”KENDRA CHAN SIU TINGDiploma in Engineering InformaticsClass of 2016

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Earn and LearnA work and study programme where graduates undergo further training at NYP during employment

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The Earn and Learn programme has given

me good exposure in terms of on-the-job training as you get to work with, and learn from, people who have had different experiences. The learning curve is steep and the challenges can be overwhelming but the sacrifices you make to overcome them are worth it.”AYESHA BEGUM D/O ABDUL MOHAMED Software Engineering New Associate, Accenture Singapore Diploma in Business Informatics Class of 2016

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DIPLOMA IN

Business InformaticsGet Ahead of the Competition

With IT powering today’s business world, there is growing demand for individuals with the know-how to innovate

and integrate technical expertise with crucial business operations and processes.

Secure solid career prospects through this course, which will deliver excellent instruction and knowledge in both IT and business best practices. You will learn to analyse business trends and grow businesses with IT-enabled and IT-driven solutions, as well as be exposed to interesting focus areas such as marketing, business development and management, entrepreneurship, service innovation and e-business.

JAE CODE C78

WHAT’S IN STORE

With a progressive curriculum that integrates both technical

expertise and business knowledge, you will discover best practices in

IT and business and excel in the following areas:

• Entrepreneurship

• Service innovation

• Business development & management

• Business applications design & development

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Y E A R 1CORE MODULES

Computing Mathematics Data Structures &

Programming Techniques Web Applications Development Business Communication 1 Principles of Accounting Essentials of Marketing Networking Essentials Law & Ethics of IT Business Statistics Principles of Economics Object-Oriented

Programming & Project General Studies


Database Management Systems Business Communication 2 Business Environment Financial Management Management Principles International Business Software Engineering Practices Applications of Web Services e-Business & Project Enterprise Applications

Development & Project General Studies


InfoSecurity Technology Business Informatics Project Internship Programme/

Overseas Internship Programme Final Year Project/

Teaching Enterprise Project General Studies

PRESCRIBED ELECTIVES (Choose one specialisation)

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship Market Research

Service Innovation

Service Science and Innovation Services Marketing Management

(and one other module from the following) Mobile Services and Applications Business Intelligence and Analytics Cloud Computing for

Business Applications

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COURSE CURRICULUM

IT is here to stay and the way to go. Ever since I learnt about the importance and power of IT in enterprises, my passion to innovate using IT has grown. I will continue to pursue IT with a vision to innovate and improve

businesses and industries technologically.”

ROBIN CHONG XUN QIDiploma in Business InformaticsClass of 2017Microsoft Gold Medallist

BEST CAREER CHOICES!Look forward to a dynamic and rewarding career in:• Business development & management

• Business applications development

• Business intelligence & analytics

• e-Business consulting

• Entrepreneurship

• Service innovation & management

UNI, HERE I COME!

Enjoy the opportunity to pursue further studies with good advanced standing in relevant degree courses at local universities, as well as prestigious overseas

universities.

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DIPLOMA IN

Business Intelligence & AnalyticsMake Sense of Data

Influence business decisions through the use of business intelligence and analytics. Discover how you can help companies transform

virtual “likes” into real cash and translate social media activities into dollars and cents.

You will gain an understanding of essential social sciences and business concepts, and be equipped to conceptualise, develop and deliver innovative applications through social media and mobile platforms. Through training in the techniques and concepts for data modelling, analytics and visualisation, you will learn to analyse and translate data into insights that can be used to develop corporate strategies.

JAE CODE C43

WHAT’S IN STORE

In this course, you will learn to analyse data across platforms,

including social media, web and mobile channels. You will pick up data management concepts and acquire skills such as leveraging

business analytics techniques to gain business insights.

You can pursue your interest in the following areas:

• Social media technologies

• Mobile computing & solutions

• Business intelligence

• Analytics & visualisation

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Programming Essentials Psychology & Sociology Law & Ethics of IT Computing Mathematics Object-Oriented Programming Business Statistics Consumer Behaviour Communication Skills 1 Principles of Web Usability

Design & Project Social Media

Applications & Project General Studies


Quantitative Methods Database Management Systems Network Technology Communication Skills 2 Industry Analysis Advanced Database Systems Software Engineering Practices Predictive Modelling Mobile Applications

Development & Project Business Analytics &

Visualisation Project General Studies


Data Privacy & Security Enterprise Business Analytics Project Internship Programme/

Overseas Internship Programme Final Year Project General Studies

PRESCRIBED ELECTIVES (Choose three)

Analytics for Financial Services Analytics for Retail & Hospitality Big Data Analytics Social Media Analytics Digital Marketing & Analytics Geospatial Analytics

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COURSE CURRICULUM

I have picked up many important skills such as critical thinking, design thinking and programming. Hands-on learning gave me a better understanding of what I was taught and I was able to incorporate what I learnt into my

projects. My internship at SAS Institute also helped me see how versatilely analytics can be used in business and exposed me to more business analytics tools and methodologies.”

GENEVIEVE TAY HUI TINGUndergraduate, Business Analytics, National University of Singapore NYP Diploma in Business Intelligence & AnalyticsClass of 2016 SAS Institute Inc. Gold MedallistNYP-Industry Scholarship (SAS)

BEST CAREER CHOICES!Look forward to a dynamic and rewarding career in:• Application development

• Analytics

• Business analysis

• Business & social media strategies

• CRM analysis

• Research analysis

• Web & social media development

UNI, HERE I COME!


universities.

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DIPLOMA IN

Cyber Security & ForensicsPolice the Virtual World

Put a stop to financial scams, computer hacking, malware attacks and identity thefts. This interdisciplinary course paves the way

for a career in cyber security, where you can actively prevent and respond to cyber attacks and help organisations protect their critical infrastructure and information. Use your specialised cyber forensic skills to uncover evidence of cyber incidents.

Learn and understand the core concepts and critical issues in cyber security and digital forensics, as well as how to harmonise security policies, governance, risk management and IT in the implementation of effective solutions. Through projects and case studies, you will be trained to integrate technical expertise with specialist domain knowledge.

JAE CODE C54

WHAT’S IN STORE

Learn about the methods, processes and technologies needed to enhance the cyber resiliency of

enterprises, and become well-versed in phishing, encryption,

steganography, digital forensics, zero-day attacks, system hardening

and enterprise security. You can look forward to exploring the latest

trends and developments in the following focus areas:

• Secure software development

• Operations & network security management

• Enterprise security & governance

• Digital forensic technologies & processes

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Cyber Security Technology, Law & Ethics

Programming Essentials Network Technology Cryptography and Applications Communication Skills 1 & 2 Computing Mathematics 1 & 2 Web Applications

Development & Project Object-Oriented



Risk & Incident Management Servers & Services

Security Management InfoSecurity Standards,

Policies & Audit Software Engineering Practices Cyber Forensic Technologies Database Management Systems Operating Systems Data Structures & Algorithms Network Security & Project Applications Security & Project General Studies


InfoSecurity Governance Operations Security & Case Study Internship Programme/


PRESCRIBED ELECTIVES

(Choose three modules from the following specialisations)

Cyber Security Track

Digital Rights Management IT Project Management Cloud Computing Security Cyber Security Attack & Defence Cyber Security Operations & Intelligence Mobile Security

Cyber Forensics Track

Cyber Forensic Process Disaster Recovery & Business

Continuity Management Advanced Cyber Forensic Techniques Malware Analysis

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COURSE CURRICULUM

The three years at NYP were memorable and enriching. I am thankful for the many opportunities I had to take part in competitions, seminars and workshops. These not only helped to reinforce the things that I learnt in school,

but also introduced me to new technologies. It was smooth-sailing. I’m grateful for my lecturers’ guidance and support. I also treasure the friendships and bonds forged with my schoolmates.”

LI KANGZHENGUndergraduate, Singapore Management UniversityNYP Diploma in Information SecurityClass of 2015CSIT Gold MedallistSMU Global Impact Scholarship

BEST CAREER CHOICES!Look forward to a dynamic and rewarding career in:• Digital forensics analysis & investigations

• Network & infrastructure security

• Information security consultancy

• Information systems auditing & governance

• Software & applications security

UNI, HERE I COME!


universities.

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DIPLOMA IN

Financial InformaticsBecome an IT Whiz in the Financial Sector

Integrating IT and financial knowledge for product and service innovations, this course will prepare you to grasp the complexities of

financial products and services. Through modules such as Analytics, Fintech, Cloud Computing, Mobile Applications and Financial Management, you will develop a good spectrum of IT skills and financial knowledge relevant to the needs of the financial services industry.

JAE CODE C58

WHAT’S IN STORE

Develop the capability to integrate IT and

financial knowledge relevant to the

financial services industry and design

innovative IT systems and solutions,

focusing on the following areas:

• Accounting & finance

• Financial products & services

• Fintech

• Business analytics & enterprise solutions

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Trends in Fintech & Services Principles of Accounting Economics Consumer Banking Programming Essentials Communication Skills 1 Computing Mathematics 1 & 2 Web Applications




Financial Management Capital Markets & Financial Instruments Risk Management Database Management Systems Cyber Security for Financial Services Software Engineering Practices Law, Governance and Ethics Communication Skills 2 Enterprise Applications

Development & Project Business Analytics & Project General Studies


Emerging Fintech Fintech Innovation Project Internship Programme/


PRESCRIBED ELECTIVES (Choose three)

Investment & Financial Derivatives International Finance & Treasury Personal Financial Planning

and Insurance Enterprise Solutions Mobile Services & Applications Cloud Computing

for Business Business Process Management

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COURSE CURRICULUM

My lecturers constantly challenged me to develop innovative solutions for my projects, and they were always available to help me with challenging concepts. Participating in the Code::Xtreme Apps:: hackathon also gave me the

chance to work with the latest blockchain technology for banking and finance. My years at NYP have been most rewarding and helped me discover a passion for information technology.”

ALVIN ANG JIAN HAODiploma in Financial InformaticsClass of 2017 OCBC Bank Silver MedallistSingapore Computer Society Award for Outstanding Project Work

BEST CAREER CHOICES!Look forward to a dynamic and rewarding career in:• Business & financial analysis

• Cross-disciplinary IT

• Financial IT solutions development

• Financial applications

• IT & financial consultancy

• Techno-strategy

UNI, HERE I COME!


universities.

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DIPLOMA IN

Infocomm & SecurityEnable a Connected, Smart and Safe Digital Future

As Singapore strives to become the world’s first Smart Nation, you can embark on an exciting journey to explore innovative

ways to develop compelling solutions using smart sensors and next-generation networks. This interdisciplinary course equips you with the latest skills and knowledge in exciting fields such as Internet of Things, cyber security, data analytics and infocommunications. Through hands-on projects, you will be well-equipped with both the technical expertise and business acumen to help you make your mark in the industry as a competent IT professional.

JAE CODE C80

WHAT’S IN STORE

In this course, you will learn to brainstorm

and design innovative solutions using a wide range of

exciting and emerging technologies.

You can look forward to specialising in one

of the following areas:

• Systems & network security

• Network & IT services

• Enterprise software development

• IT in supply chain management

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Computing Mathematics 1 & 2 Principles of Computing Data Structures and Algorithms Database Systems Law & Ethics of IT Infocomm Security

Fundamentals Communication Skills 1 IT Fundamentals & Project Networking

Fundamentals & Project General Studies


Servers & Services Security Management

Operating Systems Software Engineering Network & Communications IT Services & Management Operations Security Rich Internet

Application Development Network Security Web Applications

Development & Project Sensor Technologies & Project General Studies


Smart Object Technologies Internship Programme/

Overseas Internship Programme Final Year Project Communication Skills 2 General Studies

PRESCRIBED ELECTIVES (Choose three modules from one

specialisation)

Systems & Network Security

Systems & Network Security Project

Computer & Network Forensics Cyber Security

Operations & Intelligence Cyber Security Attack & Defence

Network & IT Services

Enterprise Networking & Project Enterprise Systems

Administration Virtualisation & Data

Centre Management Open Systems Administration IT Services Operations

Management

Enterprise Software Development

Enterprise Software Development & Project

Mobile Applications Development Database Administration Open Source

Technologies Development Data Analytics & Visualisation

IT in Supply Chain Management

Global Supply Chain Management & Project

Logistics & Distribution Advanced Planning

& Optimisation Operations Management

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COURSE CURRICULUM

It is a privilege to have spent three years in NYP. I acquired a variety of IT skills and took part in the Data Innovation Challenge hosted by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore for my final year project. I’ve improved my

presentation and leadership skills, and learnt to be a good team player. The best thing about this course is that it exposes us to many different IT disciplines, which I think is ideal for students who have yet to decide on their specialisation in IT. ”

SONG QIU XUANDiploma in Engineering InformaticsClass of 2017Cisco Systems (USA) Gold Medallist

BEST CAREER CHOICES!Look forward to a dynamic and rewarding career in:• Enterprise software development

• IoT development

• Systems & network security management

• Supply chain management

UNI, HERE I COME!


universities.

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DIPLOMA IN

Information TechnologyStand at the Forefront of the Digital Revolution

Take your first step towards building a career in today’s increasingly connected world. Through this course, you will be

empowered with the latest software developments — such as diverse smart computing technologies, data analytics and visualisation, user experience design and cyber security — to ride the next wave of technology. You will also be trained in system analysis and project management, putting you in good stead to grasp the abundant opportunities across industries as a skilled IT professional.

JAE CODE C85

WHAT’S IN STORE

Be a successful innovator by immersing yourself in a range of

exciting technologies and acquiring essential knowledge in software analysis, design, development and management through our

comprehensive curriculum. Choose from the specialisation tracks

in the following areas:

• Information security & forensics

• Business analytics & visualisation

• Geospatial & mobile innovation

• Social media & analytics

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Programming Essentials Data Communications

& Networking Law & Ethics of IT IP Technology & Networking Communication Skills 1 Computing Mathematics 1 & 2 Digital Media Interaction Design Web Applications




Data Structures & Algorithms Database Management Systems Communication Skills 2 Operating Systems Software Engineering Mobile Usability Design InfoSecurity Technology Object-Oriented Analysis,

Design & Project General Studies

PRESCRIBED ELECTIVES Programming Language

(Choose one)

C# Applications Development C++ Applications Development

Enterprise Development

(Choose one)

Enterprise Applications Development & Project

Java Enterprise Development & Project


Emerging Trends & Technologies

Internship Programme/ Overseas Internship Programme

Final Year Project General Studies

PRESCRIBED ELECTIVES (Choose one specialisation)

Information Security & Forensics

InfoSecurity Management System & Network Security Digital Forensics Applications Security & Project

Business Analytics & Visualisation

Quantitative Methods Business Intelligence

& Analytics Digital Marketing

& Analytics Business Analytics &

Visualisation Project

Geospatial & Mobile Innovation

Concepts of Geospatial Information System

Geospatial Visualisation Cloud Computing Smart Device

Development & Project

Social Media & Analytics

Psychology & Sociology for Online Media

Enterprise Social Media Social Media

Marketing & Analytics Social Media

Technologies & Project

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COURSE CURRICULUM

SIT has provided me with many opportunities to challenge myself, to network and learn beyond the classroom. Thank you for those experiences – I feel I am more prepared to face any new challenge that may come along

in the future.”

YEO YI JIA, AMABELDiploma in Information TechnologyClass of 2017 NYP-ST Electronics Industry ScholarshipSCS Award for Outstanding Project WorkNCS Pte Ltd Gold MedallistLee Kuan Yew Award

BEST CAREER CHOICES!Look forward to a dynamic and rewarding career in:• Enterprise systems architecture

• Project management

• IT consultancy

• Software development

• Technopreneurship

UNI, HERE I COME!


universities.

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Minimum Entry RequirementsApplicants for the diploma courses must have obtained the following minimum GCE O Level results taken at not more than two sittings of the Singapore-Cambridge GCE O Level Examination. The minimum GCE O Level entry requirements for the courses under the EAE, JAE and DAE are:

The minimum GCE N Level entry requirements for the courses under the PFP are:

ELMAB3 1 RAW AGGREGATE SCORE (EXCLUDING CCA BONUS POINTS) – 11

1 On the day of the release of the GCE O Level examination results, Sec 4N(A) students who obtained an ELMAB3 (English, Maths, Best 3 Subjects) raw aggregate score of 11 points or better (excluding CCA bonus points) will be eligible to apply to NYPFP, provided that they have also obtained the minimum required grades listed in the table above.

SUBJECT GRADE

English Language Syllabus A 3

Mathematics (Syllabus A/Additional)

3

One of the following relevant subjects:• Science (Chemistry/Biology)• Science (Physics/Biology)• Science (Physics/Chemistry)• Food & Nutrition• Design & Technology

3

Any two other subjectsexcluding CCA

3

SUBJECT GRADE

English Language 1-7

Elementary or Additional Mathematics

1-6

Any two other subjects 1-6

To be eligible for admission, you must have also sat for one of the following subjects: Additional Combined Science, Additional Science, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Computer Studies, Creative 3D Animation, Design & Technology, Engineering Science, Food & Nutrition, Fundamentals of Electronics, General Science, Human & Social Biology, Integrated Science, Physical Science, Physics, Science (Chemistry/Biology), Science (Physics/Biology), Science (Physics/Chemistry), Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology).

ADMISSION PROCEDURES FOR DIPLOMA COURSESDepending on your qualifications, you may apply through one of the following Admission Exercises:

QUALIFICATIONS METHOD OF APPLICATION

GCE O Level Early Admissions Exercise (EAE) Application opens in June.

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)Application commences on the day of release of the GCE O Level results.

GCE N Level Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)Application commences on the day of release of the GCE O Level results.

ITE Certificates Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE) Application opens in February.

Early Admissions Exercise (ITE) [EAE(I)]Application opens in June.

Holders of GCE O Level (those who did not participate in JAE), Integrated Programme (IP), or foreign qualifications (equivalent to GCE O Levels)

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE) Application commences on the day of release of the GCE O Level results.

Malaysian SPM Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE) Application opens in March.

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