IT plays a significant role in our lives today. We communicate with our friends using emails, instant messages and SMS. We create personal blogs and join online communities like Friendster. We play computer games on Xbox and mobile phones, purchase books from Amazon.com and bid for items on eBay. Instead of remaining just a user of IT, and missing half the fun, enrol in this course and be a part of the force that is changing the world.
At a Glance
| Duration: | 3 years full-time |
| Qualification: | Diploma in Information Technology |
| Application: | Apply during the Joint Admissions Exercise following the release of the GCE ‘O’ Level results. For other categories of applicants, please refer to the section on 'Admissions'. |
The Course
In this course, you will learn to create your own software programs such as instant messaging, personal blogs, computer games and build your very own e-commerce websites to buy, sell and do other transactions. You will also be able to effectively lead, define, design and implement business improvement projects in banking and finance, sales and marketing, trade and logistics, as well as technopreneurship sectors.
Initially, you will learn the fundamentals required of IT software professionals. This is followed by your choosing one of two possible options of study. The Electronic-Commerce Technology option offers a series of subjects that focus on how to develop e-commerce applications. The Enterprise Computing option offers a series of subjects that focus on developing large scale IT systems for organisations. You will also learn IT project management and the latest web-services development skills in both these options.
In your final year, you will integrate all the knowledge that you have acquired to complete a major project. You can also look forward to a practical attachment at a local or overseas IT company. This will provide you the opportunity to gain useful, real-life work experience that will give you an advantage when you embark on a career as an IT professional.
Career Opportunities
The Infocomm Development Authority has forecast a steady growth in demand for IT professionals. As such, your employment prospects are very good. You will be able to fill positions in areas such as project management, software design and development activities in software houses, large multi-national companies, banks, insurance companies, transport companies, logistics companies and many more. You will also be well-equipped to be a technopreneur or your very own boss. You may also further your studies at a wide range of universities that offer our graduates advanced standing.
Minimum Entry Requirements
| English Language (EL1)* | Grades 1-7 |
| Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) | Grades 1-6 |
| Any two other subjects, excluding CCA | Grades 1-6 |
| Any one other subject, excluding CCA | - |
| To be eligible for selection, you must have sat for at least one of the following subjects: Additional Science, Additional Combined Science, Chemistry, Combined Science, Design & Technology, Engineering Science, Integrated Science, Physics, Physical Science, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Biology. |
* SPM/UEC holders must have a minimum grade of 6 for their Bahasa Inggeris (Paper 122/Paper 322)/ Communication English or English Language (for UEC holders).
See also the minimum entry requirements for:
Graduation Requirements
| Cumulative Grade Point Average | min 1.0 |
| TP Core Subjects | 21 credit units |
| Diploma Subjects | |
| Core Subjects | 73 credit units |
| Elective Subjects | 8 credit units |
| Option Subjects | 16 credit units |
| Cross-Disciplinary Subjects | 9 credit units |
| Total Credit Units Completed | min 127 credit units |
Cross-Disciplinary Subjects
Students are required to obtain a minimum of 9 credit units from the list of Cross-Disciplinary Subjects.
Additional Information
Enquiries
For more enquiries, please feel free to contact us at:
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
Tel: 67878000 (Admission Hotline)
Fax: 67898220 (General Enquiry)
Email: admissions@tp.edu.sg
Sale of Prospectus
The prospectus for full-time diploma is on sale at the following places for the price of S$7.00 per copy.
One Stop Service Centre
Temasek Polytechnic
Administration Block 9
East Wing, Lobby C, Level 2 (Plaza Level)
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
Alternatively, you can request the prospectus to be mailed to you. The cost is S$7.00 + S$2.50(local postage cost) for local addresses and S$7.00 + overseas postage cost for overseas addresses. You can send in your requests to corpcomm@tp.edu.sg
Please make your cheques/drafts* payable to "Temasek Polytechnic" and send it together with your request to:
Corporation Communications
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
* Foreign cheques/drafts drawn on overseas banks are not acceptable.
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