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2019/ 2020 School of Information Technology
2019/ 2020 School of Information Technology
Be Industry-Ready
Be Uni-Ready
Clinch Scholarships
Excel in Competitions
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Industry-Ready
Internships
3 to 6
and project management
capabilities through full-time
industry internships.
Months
Local/overseas
internship
> 1,500 100%
Internship
Industrial placement
internship
partners
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Earn professional certifications
from technology leaders such
as IBM, Cisco, Microsoft, Splunk,
> 100 Red Hat and EC-Council.
Industry
partners
> 250
Industry
projects
Overseas Internship
Opportunities
SIT students can work on
> 20Project
projects with industry partners
in project learning centres in
China, or companies in Vietnam,
Industry centres and France and Dubai.
exposure & collaborations
professional
certifications
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Uni-Ready
Koh Kai Wei
Diploma in
Our alumni, Russell Loh, Information Security
Class of 2012
Koh Kai Wei and Eustace
Zheng were selected to be
the valedictorians at their
graduation ceremonies
at NTU, SUTD and SMU
respectively in 2018. Russell Loh
Diploma in
Financial Informatics
Class of 2012
Eustace Zheng
Diploma in
Engineering Informatics
Class of 2012
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Started in
2009
University Immersion
Programme
Get to work with professors
and research scientists, and experience Overseas
how R&D work is carried out. Opportunities
SIT students are able to conduct
Participating Universities research at the Karlsruhe
• National University of Singapore University of Applied Sciences
• Nanyang Technological University in Germany and the Cyber
• Singapore University of Technology & Design Security Lab at the
• Singapore Management University University of Waikato
in New Zealand.
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Scholarships
NYP SIT has provided
me with many
opportunities to develop
my potential.” CSIT-Nanyang
ROYSON LEE
Research Intern, Samsung AI Center (Cambridge)
Scholarship
NYP Scholarship
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MPhil in Advanced Computer Science,
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University of Cambridge
BEng Computing, Imperial College London
Diploma in Information Security, Class of 2012
Recipient of CSIT-Nanyang Scholarship
scholarships awarded scholarships awarded
since 2009 since 2009
Singapore Land
Authority Geospatial
Scholarship Ingram Micro-
Nanyang
Scholarship
Find out more information on scholarships for SIT students at www.nyp.edu.sg/schools/SIT/scholarships.html
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CSIT-Nanyang Scholarship Award Ceremony 2018
PENDING
PIC
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Global Experiences
Gain global experiences as you
live, learn and play in different
parts of the world through
one or more of the overseas
programmes that SIT organises
3 to 6
Months 5
> 50
of overseas internship in
countries such as China, Overseas
Vietnam, Japan, Germany
Learning
Cities
and New Zealand
Centres
San Francisco, Tokyo, Brisbane, in Japan (Nara) and China
Seoul, Shanghai, Beijing, (Beijing, Chengdu,
Hong Kong, Taipei and Guangzhou and
many more Harbin)
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1 to 2
Weeks
Study trips to countries such
as Australia, Taiwan, China,
4 to 6
Months
2 Weeks
USA, South Korea,
Japan, Thailand of student
and Malaysia exchange at South
of university
immersion in Japan, Korean universities
Vietnam or Thailand
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Vibrant Campus Life
Develop teamwork, leadership and communication
skills through bonding events organised by SIT Club
such as Camp Eagle, Project NextGen and SIT Day
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SIT Club organises events, such as Sports League, for students throughout the year
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Competitions
Broaden your skills through local and
overseas competitions
NYP students celebrated their win of 12 Golds, 8 Silvers and 7 Bronzes at WorldSkills Singapore 2018
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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.” Champion and 1st Runner-Up at Splash Awards 2018
LI KANGLI
Diploma in Cyber Security & Forensics
Class of 2017
WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 Bronze Medallist
WorldSkills Singapore 2016 Gold Medallist
(IT Network and Systems Administration)
Cisco Networking Academy Netrider Competition 2017
(Asia Pacific and Japan) CCNA Champion
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Final Year Projects
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
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Earn and Learn
A work and study programme where
graduates undergo further training at
NYP during employment
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As part of the Earn &
Learn Programme, I was
provided with a customised
blueprint and a clear roadmap
to all the important skills
that I needed to learn during
OJT. I was also equipped
with interpersonal skills
on top of technical
capabilities. The ELP has
definitely improved the
employability of its
graduates.”
SNG BENG CHONG ROY
Associate Consultant, NCS Pte Ltd
Specialist Diploma in Information Systems
Development, Class of 2018
Diploma in Business informatics, Class of 2014
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DIPLOMA IN JAE CODE C36
WHAT’S IN
STORE
D
exposed to a wide range of exciting
o you feel passionate about IT, but you are still undecided about technologies that will ground you
the specific domain to specialise in? With our new Common in essential IT skills as well as
ICT Programme, you can learn and experience different aspects of help you discover your interest in
specific areas of IT. You can look
IT before deciding on your course. This programme will equip you forward to learning about:
with essential IT skills required of IT professionals while giving you • Application Development
exposure to different IT sectors such as cybersecurity, data analytics, • Data Analysis & Visualisation
software development, network administration and digital business. • Infocomm Security
The education and career guidance activities incorporated within the • Network Technology
course will put you in a better position to decide which diploma to • Digital Business and Fintech
pursue at the end of your first year.
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COURSE CURRICULUM
YEAR 1
CORE MODULES
Business Statistics
Communication Skills 1
Computing Mathematics
Data Analysis & Visualisation
Fundamentals of Innovation & Enterprise
Digital Business
Infocomm Security
Law & Ethics of IT
Network Technology
Principles of UX Design
Programming Essentials
Web Development
App Development Project
General Studies
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WHAT'S NEXT
Upon completion of this 1-year programme, you
may choose to progress to one of the following
diplomas:
• Diploma in Business & Financial Technology
• Diploma in Business Intelligence & Analytics
• Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics
• Diploma in Infocomm & Security
• Diploma in Information Technology
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DIPLOMA IN JAE CODE C35
With a progressive
curriculum that
integrates technical
expertise as well as
business and financial
knowledge, you will
learn to innovate the
use of IT and build a
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COURSE CURRICULUM
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BEST CAREER
CHOICES!
Be at the frontier of the digital
transformation wave as it disrupts the way
organisations deliver their products and
services. You can look forward to securing
solid career prospects through this course,
which delivers excellent instruction and
knowledge in technologies, business and
financial best practices.
• Business Analyst
• E-Commerce Consultant
• Fintech Specialist
• Tech Innovator
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DIPLOMA IN JAE CODE C43
Business Intelligence
& Analytics
Make Sense of Data
WHAT’S IN
STORE
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COURSE CURRICULUM
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BEST CAREER
CHOICES!
There is increasing global
demand for qualified business
and data analysts as companies
across public and private
sectors ramp up their digital
transformation efforts. Our
graduates can expect dynamic
and rewarding careers with
industry leaders.
• Business Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Digital Marketing Executive
• Web & Applications Specialist
• Social Media Strategist
During my course of study, I 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 in turn, I could
incorporate what I learnt into my projects. My internship at SAS Institute also helped me to become more versatile in using
analytics tools for business and honed my skills in business analytics and methodologies.”
GENEVIEVE TAY
Undergraduate, Business Analytics, National University of Singapore
Diploma in Business Intelligence & Analytics, Class of 2016
Recipient of SAS Institute Inc. Gold Medal Award and NYP-Industry Scholarship (SAS)
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DIPLOMA IN JAE CODE C54
Cybersecurity
& Digital Forensics WHAT’S IN
STORE
Police the Virtual World
P
forward to exploring the latest
ut a stop to financial scams, computer hacking, virus attacks and trends and developments in the
identity thefts. This interdisciplinary course paves the way for a following focus areas:
career in cybersecurity, where you can actively prevent cyberattacks • Digital Forensics Investigation
and help organisations protect their networks and data. Learn and • Security Penetration Testing
understand the core concepts and critical issues in cybersecurity & Defense
and digital forensics, as well as how to harmonise security policies, • Cyber Incident Response and
Threat Analysis
governance, risk management and IT in the implementation of
• Cybersecurity Operations &
effective solutions. Through projects and case studies, you will be Intelligence Management
trained to integrate technical expertise with specialised knowledge.
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COURSE CURRICULUM
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BEST CAREER
CHOICES!
Cybersecurity is a key enabler of
trusted e-services across various
sectors. Increased security
breaches and malicious attacks
have raised the demand for
cybersecurity professionals both
locally and globally. Look forward
to dynamic and rewarding careers
including:
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Security Penetration Tester
• Security Operation Analyst
• Incident/Forensics/Threat
Investigator
• Security Engineer/Executive
As someone who learns better with hands-on practice, the various opportunities offered by NYP School of
Information Technology (NYPSIT) in the form of industry projects, competitions and more allowed me to apply
what I learnt and also keep up with the latest technologies. Like my two elder brothers who also graduated from the
school, I am very thankful to the school for grooming me into who I am today. For my brothers and I, NYPSIT is certainly
the best place to pursue IT.”
LI KANGLI
Diploma in Cyber Security & Forensics, Class of 2018
Lee Kuan Yew Award Winner
Recipient of CSIT Gold Medal Award
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DIPLOMA IN JAE CODE C80
Infocomm
& Security WHAT’S IN
Be an Enabler of a Connected, Smart and Safe Digital Future STORE
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COURSE CURRICULUM
Law & Ethics of IT Network & Communications Systems & Network Security Infocomm Solutions
Network Technology Network Security Systems and Network Infocomm Solutions Project
Principles of UX Design Software Engineering Security Project Enterprise Software
Programming Essentials Systems Administration Computer and Network Forensics Development
Web Development & Security Cybersecurity Operations Mobile Applications Development
App Development Project Systems Security Project & Intelligence Database Administration
General Studies Internet of Things Project Cybersecurity Attack Smart Object Technologies
General Studies and Defense Robotic Process Automation
Systems & Network Security
Cloud Security CROSS DISCIPLINARY ELECTIVE
(Choose one module from Prescribed Electives
of any School of IT diploma)
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BEST CAREER
CHOICES!
Our graduates are much
sought-after and well-
recognised in the industry.
They can look forward to a
dynamic and rewarding career
with industry leaders.
• Systems and Network
Security Engineer
• Security Engineer/Executive
• Infrastructure Executive
• Application Developer
• Systems Analyst
Thank you NYP for giving me the opportunity to participate in various competitions such as the Lee Hsien Loong
Smart Nation Award, Code::Xtreme Apps:: hackathon, where I learnt to solve real world problems using cutting-edge
technologies. I am grateful to my lecturers for their guidance, and will always treasure the friendships forged in the past
three years.”
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DIPLOMA IN JAE CODE C85
Information
Technology
Stand at the Forefront of the Digital Revolution
WHAT’S IN
STORE
H ave you ever wondered how Grab is able to identify where the
nearest GrabCar is? How Facebook recognises you in any photo?
And how iCloud actually stores your data? Or how Alexa understands
management through our
comprehensive curriculum. You can
also choose to specialise in one of
the following exciting areas:
what you are saying, replies with the correct information, and • Artificial Intelligence
executes the task you want? Through this course, you will be • Enterprise Cloud Computing
immersed in different areas of Information Technology that make • Geospatial & Mobile Innovation
these possible, and perhaps even develop innovative software • Cybersecurity
solutions yourself. Take your first step in building a career in one of
the world’s most highly coveted professions!
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COURSE CURRICULUM
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BEST CAREER
CHOICES!
IT opens doors to diverse and exciting
career opportunities in sectors such
as business, marketing, banking
and finance, biomedical and health
sciences, entertainment, security and
more. The dynamic roles to explore
include:
• Software Specialists
• Project Managers
• Technopreneurs
• IT Consultants
I participated in competitions such as the Network IOT Conquest, Splash Awards, Code::XtremeApps and Samsung
D/Code F&B Hackathon, which allowed me to grow and better prepared me to enter the industry. The overseas
exchange to Vietnam, which was part of the Temasek Foundation Specialists’ Community Action and Leadership Exchange
programme, left a deep impression on me. It broadened my perspective of the world as I interacted with people from all
walks of life.”
CHIA LI YUN
Diploma in Information Technology, Class of 2018
CSIT Scholarship
Accenture Gold Medalist
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Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants for the diploma courses must The minimum GCE N-Level entry ADMISSION PROCEDURES FOR DIPLOMA COURSES
have obtained the following minimum requirements for the courses under Depending on your qualifications, you may apply through
GCE O-Level results taken at not more the PFP are: one of the following Admission Exercises:
than two sittings of the Singapore-
QUALIFICATIONS METHOD OF APPLICATION
Cambridge GCE O-Level Examination. ELMAB3 1 RAW AGGREGATE SCORE
The minimum GCE O-Level entry (EXCLUDING CCA BONUS POINTS) ≤ 12 GCE O Levels Early Admissions Exercise (EAE)
requirements for the courses under the Application opens in June.
SUBJECT GRADE Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)
EAE, JAE and DAE are:
Application commences on the day of
English Language Syllabus A 3 release of the GCE O-Level results.
SUBJECT GRADE
Mathematics 3 GCE N Levels Polytechnic Foundation
English Language 1-7 (Syllabus A/Additional) Programme (PFP)
Application commences on the day of
Elementary or 1-6
One of the following 3 release of the GCE O-Level results.
Additional Mathematics
relevant subjects:
• Science (Chemistry/Biology) ITE Certificates Joint Polytechnic Admissions
Any two other subjects 1-6 • Science (Physics/Biology) Exercise (JPAE)
• Science (Physics/Chemistry) Application opens in February.
To be eligible for admission, you must have also sat for • Food & Nutrition
one of the following subjects: Additional Combined Science, Early Admissions Exercise (ITE) [EAE(I)]
• Design & Technology Application opens in June.
Additional Science, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry,
Combined Science, Computing/Computer Studies,
Creative 3D Animation, Design & Technology, Electronics/ Any two other subjects 3 Holders of GCE Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)
Fundamentals of Electronics, Food & Nutrition, General excluding CCA O Levels (those who Application commences on the day of
Science, Human & Social Biology, Integrated Science,
did not participate release of the GCE O-Level results.
Physical Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology), Physics/
Engineering Science, Science (Chemistry/Biology), Science 1 On the day of the release of the GCE O-Level examination in JAE), Integrated
(Physics/Biology), Science (Physics/Chemistry). results, Sec 4N(A) students who obtained an ELMAB3 Programme (IP), or
(English, Maths, Best 3 Subjects) raw aggregate score of 12 foreign qualifications
points or better (excluding CCA bonus points) will be eligible (equivalent to
to apply to NYPFP, provided that they have also obtained the GCE O Levels)
minimum required grades listed in the table above.
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