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//APPLICATION PROCEDURE

FULL TIME�The school has 2 intakes of full time students each year. To apply for a position you are required to complete the enclosed application form and return it together with ALL the necessary documents.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Your Education

Begins

Send in your

Application Form

We acknowledge

your application in writing

Selection of Application

(You may be asked for

interview or more details)

If you are selected,

we will send you a letter to inform you of the outcome

We will send you an Enrolment

Pack

YOUR GLOBAL EDUCATION PARTNER//Chartered Institute of Technology Pte Ltdwww.citechonline.com

Chartered Institute of Technology

EDUCATION ADVANCEMENT PATH

//PROGRAMME CONTENT

YEAR 1

Module Code Module IT101 I nformation Technology - Concepts & Tools PR109 Pr ogramming PreceptsIS101 I nformation SystemsBU103 Pr ofessional CommunicationIT151 Mul timedia & Internet TechnologiesPR101 I ntroduction to Computer ProgrammingCS111 Computer Ar chitectureIT241 W eb Site Development

OPTION C:Web Applications & Server Management Module Code Module CS203 Data Communications and Computer NetworksCS341 W eb Server AdministrationPR341 Cl ient Side ProgrammingPR342 S erver Side Programming

OPTION D:Data Communication & NetworkingModule Code ModuleCS203 Data Communications and Computer NetworksCS251 Local Ar ea Network - Administr ation & ManagementCS301 Network T echnology

OPTION E:E-Commerce & MarketingModule Code ModuleEM2001 Mark eting OperationsEM2002 Mark eting Research & Data ManagementEM2003 E-Commer ce & Supply Chain ManagementEM2004 The Mark eting Customer I nterface

YEAR 2 (Compulsory)

Module Code Module IS201 Al ternate Modeling Information Systems Implementation IS202 System Design and Implementation (Not Applicable for Option E)

PR203 Database Management S ystemsCS211 Oper ating Systems Theory CS221 Appl ied Operating Systems A PM101 Principles of Management

OPTION A:Software Applications DevelopmentModule Code Module CS203 Data Communications and Computer Networks PR212 I ntroduction to Programming in Ja va PR222 B est Programming in Java PR213 I ntroduction to Programming in Visual B asic PR230 S oftware Engineering

OPTION B:Multimedia Applications DevelopmentModule Code Module IT251 Mul timedia Application Dev elopment IT351 Mul timedia Application Dev elopment & Management IS301 S oftware Management

YEAR 2 (Specialization Stream)

DIPLOMA ININFOCOMMTECHNOLOGY

MBA

GCE 'O' Level and above

CITECH Professional Certificate

CITECH Diploma (With Specialization)

Bachelor Degree or Postgraduate Diploma From Commonwealth Universities

infocomm technology

Validation body:Validation body and in association with:

This publication is correct at the time of printing, information covered is subject to change.

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//APPLICATION PROCEDURE

FULL TIME�The school has 2 intakes of full time students each year. To apply for a position you are required to complete the enclosed application form and return it together with ALL the necessary documents.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Your Education

Begins

Send in your

Application Form

We acknowledge

your application in writing

Selection of Application

(You may be asked for

interview or more details)

If you are selected,

we will send you a letter to inform you of the outcome

We will send you an Enrolment

Pack

YOUR GLOBAL EDUCATION PARTNER//Chartered Institute of Technology Pte Ltdwww.citechonline.com

Chartered Institute of Technology

EDUCATION ADVANCEMENT PATH

//PROGRAMME CONTENT

YEAR 1

Module Code Module IT101 I nformation Technology - Concepts & Tools PR109 Pr ogramming PreceptsIS101 I nformation SystemsBU103 Pr ofessional CommunicationIT151 Mul timedia & Internet TechnologiesPR101 I ntroduction to Computer ProgrammingCS111 Computer Ar chitectureIT241 W eb Site Development

OPTION C:Web Applications & Server Management Module Code Module CS203 Data Communications and Computer NetworksCS341 W eb Server AdministrationPR341 Cl ient Side ProgrammingPR342 S erver Side Programming

OPTION D:Data Communication & NetworkingModule Code ModuleCS203 Data Communications and Computer NetworksCS251 Local Ar ea Network - Administr ation & ManagementCS301 Network T echnology

OPTION E:E-Commerce & MarketingModule Code ModuleEM2001 Mark eting OperationsEM2002 Mark eting Research & Data ManagementEM2003 E-Commer ce & Supply Chain ManagementEM2004 The Mark eting Customer I nterface

YEAR 2 (Compulsory)

Module Code Module IS201 Al ternate Modeling Information Systems Implementation IS202 System Design and Implementation (Not Applicable for Option E)

PR203 Database Management S ystemsCS211 Oper ating Systems Theory CS221 Appl ied Operating Systems A PM101 Principles of Management

OPTION A:Software Applications DevelopmentModule Code Module CS203 Data Communications and Computer Networks PR212 I ntroduction to Programming in Ja va PR222 B est Programming in Java PR213 I ntroduction to Programming in Visual B asic PR230 S oftware Engineering

OPTION B:Multimedia Applications DevelopmentModule Code Module IT251 Mul timedia Application Dev elopment IT351 Mul timedia Application Dev elopment & Management IS301 S oftware Management

YEAR 2 (Specialization Stream)

DIPLOMA ININFOCOMMTECHNOLOGY

MBA

GCE 'O' Level and above

CITECH Professional Certificate

CITECH Diploma (With Specialization)

Bachelor Degree or Postgraduate Diploma From Commonwealth Universities

infocomm technology

Validation body:Validation body and in association with:

This publication is correct at the time of printing, information covered is subject to change.

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//APPLICATION PROCEDURE

FULL TIME�The school has 2 intakes of full time students each year. To apply for a position you are required to complete the enclosed application form and return it together with ALL the necessary documents.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Your Education

Begins

Send in your

Application Form

We acknowledge

your application in writing

Selection of Application

(You may be asked for

interview or more details)

If you are selected,

we will send you a letter to inform you of the outcome

We will send you an Enrolment

Pack

YOUR GLOBAL EDUCATION PARTNER//Chartered Institute of Technology Pte Ltdwww.citechonline.com

Chartered Institute of Technology

EDUCATION ADVANCEMENT PATH

//PROGRAMME CONTENT

YEAR 1

Module Code Module IT101 Information Technology - Concepts & Tools PR109 Programming PreceptsIS101 Information SystemsBU103 Professional CommunicationIT151 Multimedia & Internet TechnologiesPR101 Introduction to Computer ProgrammingCS111 Computer ArchitectureIT241 Web Site Development

OPTION C:Web Applications & Server Management Module Code Module CS203 Data Communications and Computer NetworksCS341 Web Server AdministrationPR341 Client Side ProgrammingPR342 Server Side Programming

OPTION D:Data Communication & NetworkingModule Code Module CS203 Data Communications and Computer NetworksCS251 Local Area Network - Administration & ManagementCS301 Network Technology

OPTION E:E-Commerce & MarketingModule Code ModuleEM2001 Marketing OperationsEM2002 Marketing Research & Data ManagementEM2003 E-Commerce & Supply Chain ManagementEM2004 The Marketing Customer Interface

YEAR 2 (Compulsory)

Module Code Module

IS201 Alternate Modeling Information Systems Implementation IS202 System Design and Implementation (Not Applicable for Option E)PR203 Database Management SystemsCS211 Operating Systems TheoryCS221 Applied Operating SystemsPM101 Principles of Management

OPTION A:Software Applications DevelopmentModule Code Module CS203 Data Communications and Computer Networks PR212 Introduction to Programming in Java PR222 Best Programming in Java PR213 Introduction to Programming in Visual BasicPR230 Software Engineering

OPTION B:Multimedia Applications DevelopmentModule Code Module

IT251 Multimedia Application DevelopmentIT351 Multimedia Application Development & ManagementIS301 Software Management

YEAR 2 (Specialization Stream)

DIPLOMA ININFOCOMMTECHNOLOGY

MBA

GCE 'O' Level and above

CITECH Professional Certificate

CITECH Diploma (With Specialization)

Bachelor Degree or Postgraduate Diploma From Commonwealth Universities

infocomm technology

Validation body:Validation body and in association with:

This publication is correct at the time of printing, information covered is subject to change.

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CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

The Chartered Institute of Technology-CITECH is a premium education provider with a training network spanning the Asia Pacific region. CITECH offers a wide range of full time and part time programs in fields that include information technology, data communication, network engineering, web applications & server management and e-commerce & marketing.

//DIPLOMA IN INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVEThe aims of this Diploma in ICT are to produce graduates who: Have extensive knowledge and experience in a wide range of hardware and software packages Have a sound knowledge of systems analysis and design Are well versed in management theories, project management, and database design and implementation Have specialist knowledge in programming, data communication and networking, multimedia or E-Commerce.

WHO CAN APPLY?Anyone who is seeking a successful career in the broad field of information technology. They are expected to be self-motivated, with good interpersonal and academic skills and a commitment to succeed in education.

The minimum entry requirements are either one of the following criteria: Minimum completion of secondary education: GCE 'O' Level, SPM or equivalent. Mature applicants of 25 years of age with minimum 2 years of working experience. Other qualifications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

English Language Requirements for International StudentsIn addition to the above academic criteria, where English is a second language, students will be required to provide evidence of the meeting the following English language entrance requirements: IELTS Level 5 for Academic - no lower than 5 in reading, listening, writing and speaking Other English language competency will be evaluated, e.g. TOEFL

Learning and Teaching StrategiesThe modules are delivered via lectures, PowerPoint presentations, practical workshop laboratories, and individual assistance as required in the workshops

Course Assessment CriteriaStudents are assessed based on assignments, projects, test and final semester theory exam.

WHO ARE BEHIND OUR DIPLOMA IN ICT?Our CITECH Diploma programs are all quality assured by the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology, New Zealand and CIMNET - The IT Training Arm of The Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK, on our curriculum, assessment and admission criteria.

WHAT IS INVOLVED IN "DIPLOMA" IN ICT?This Diploma requires 2 years of full time study. The 2 years are divided into 2 semesters each year.

The compulsory core credits include courses covering: Information Technology, Information Systems, Multimedia, Computer Architecture, Programming, Internet Technologies, Website Development, Database Management Systems and Professional Communication.

There are 5 streams of specializations which students can choose to complete in Year Two. Software Applications Development Multimedia Applications Development Web Application and Server Management Data Communications and Networking E-Commerce & Marketing

WHAT'S NEXT AFTER DIPLOMA IN ICT?Upon completion of the Diploma in Infocomm Technology, graduates have the option to further their study in Bachelor in Information & Communication Technologies at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT) in New Zealand. This course is normally completed in a year as a full time on-campus student subject to the creditability of the students' language entrance requirement.Other than going to CPIT, students have the opportunity to pursue the undergraduate program at some accredited Commonwealth Universities.

//PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

YEAR 1 MODULES

IT101 Information Technology- Concepts & T oolsTo ground students in fundamental knowledge of business computing and inf ormation concepts.To provide students with an introduction to micr ocomputer hardware and commercial softw are applications

PR109 Programming PreceptsI ntroduces student a range of mathematical ideas that wi ll enhance their problem solving abi lity in the software development and inf ormation technology.

IS101 Information SystemsTeach students to recognize object-oriented model ling methodologies and to use object-oriented techniques to model v arious business systems and pr ocesses.To give students an overview of the relationship between inf ormation systems analysis and business str ategic planning.

BU103 Professional CommunicationTo enable students to communicate pr ofessionally in a business-computing en vironment

IT151 Multimedia & Internet T echnologiesTo provide students with fundamental knowledge in mul timedia and the InternetTo provide students with the skills and knowledge to dev elop multimedia productions.

PR101 Introduction to Computer Pr ogrammingTo introduce students to programming concepts and pr epare them to develop business softw are.To prepare students to carry out Object-Oriented Design: the mapping of an Object -Oriented Analysis onto the implementation f eatures of a specific pr ogramming language and produce solutions to stated pr ogramming problems

CS111 Computer Architecture To provide students with the fundamental knowledge of the ar chitecture and internal oper ation of a computer system.

IT241 Web Site DevelopmentTo provide students with the skills needed for designing and dev eloping World Wide Web and I nternet sites.

YEAR 2 MODULES

IS201 Alternate Modelling Information Systems Implementa tionTo give students an understanding of the principles behind the model ling of systems.To enable students to evaluate different l ife cycle models and gain an understanding of al ternative development methodologies

PR203 Database Management SystemsTo give the students an understanding of the signi ficance of Database Management Systems in business. To ensure that students have the knowledge and experience to use at least two t ypical database management system appl ications to solve typical commercial pr oblems

CS211 Operating Systems TheoryTo provide students with: an understanding of the basic concepts, components and techniques of modern oper ating systems.

CS221 Applied Operating Systems ATo provide students with: the skills and knowledge to minimal ly configure and administer a t ypical networked, multi-user, (non-serv er) multi-tasking workstation.

PM101 Principles of ManagementTo develop the student's understanding of the underpinning systems of or ganization and management, and the w ays these can evolve in pr ogressive organizations.

IS202* System Design and Implementa tionTo provide the student with an understanding of the f undamental elements of project management planning and ski lls to design r obust and usable human/machine interfaces.To enable students to develop an awareness of qual ity assurance methodologies, testing str ategies and techniques.*(Not Applicable for OPTION E)

Students have the options to specialize in one of the following fields for Year Two:

PR341 Client Side Pr ogrammingR esearch and apply alternative mark-up languages and associated technologies to extend si te delivery flexibi lity.Use cl ient side scripting techniques to enhance site usabi lity.

PR342 Ser ver Side Web ProgrammingDesign and implement pr ogrammatically controlled web based interf aces for Electronic Commerce. Apply and analyse f unctionality design issues in online commer ce.

OPTION D: DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING

CS203 Data Communications and Computer Netw orks (Refer to OPTION A)

CS251 Local Ar ea Network - Administration & Mana gementT o develop an understanding of the operation and management of networks and to pr ovide practical experience in administering a modern L AN.

CS301 Netw ork TechnologyT o provide students with the principles of Computer Networking Concepts and T echnologies.

OPTION E: E-COMMERCE & MARKETING

EM2001 Marketing OperationsStudents wi ll be taught to apply modern marketing theories and concepts to r eal world marketing si tuations.The module co vers key stages in the marketing planning pr ocess at an operational level such as conducting mark eting audits, formulating objectives and implementing mark eting plans and the integration of the mark eting mix tools.

EM2002 Marketing Research & Data Mana gement I ntroduces the principles and the key steps involved in the mark eting research process such as marketing intel ligence activities and research report preparation and communication.Opportuni ty to learn relevant IT skills for data tabulation, analysis and interpr etation is provided.

EM2003 E-Commerce & Supply Chain Mana gementI ntroduces students to issues relating to e-Commerce and supply chain management. S ome key topics include examining the fundamentals of conducting e-Commer ce transactions; understanding the securi ty, payment systems, cop yright and legal matters.Students wi ll learn the principles and competitivestr ategies of supply chain management; the importance of managing the mark eting and supply chain interf ace; managing the trend towards global ization and developing supply chainrelationships.

EM2004 The Marketing Customer InterfaceAims to pr epare students to understand customer dynamics and the pr ocesses of relating to a firm's customers. Ar eas of emphasis include managing an organization wi th a customer-central focus, developing positive customer r elationships and understanding the types of customers and their decision-making pr ocesses.

OPTION A: SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT

CS203 Data Communications and Computer Netw orksT o provide students with the fundamental concepts of Data Communications and principles of Computer Network.

PR212 Introduction to Programming in Java T o introduce students to Java programming language and how to apply pr ogramming principles. To compar e Java with another programming language.

PR222 Best Programming in JavaT o extend students with the knowledge, understanding and ski lls necessary to develop and maintain commer cially relevant programs, and follow them thr ough to implementation.T o have the student finish sizeable software project and cr eate a portfolio containing examples of their work.

PR213 Introduction to Programming in V isual BasicT o introduce students to the Visual Basic pr ogramming language and with the working knowledge of how to apply pr ogramming principles.T o compare Visual Basic with another programming language.

PR230 Software EngineeringT o introduce students to software engineeringpr ocesses and practices which assist in delivering high qual ity software at agreed cost and schedule.OPTION B: MULTIMEDIA APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

IT251 Multimedia A pplication DevelopmentT o give students an understanding of, and experience in mul timedia application development.

IT351 Multimedia Application Development & Mana gementT o complete the application development life cycle and pr ovide students with a MM project management perspectiv e of development.T o give students experience in the design and dev elopment of MM destined for both on-line and of f-line delivery.

IS301 Softw are ManagementT o give students an understanding of the different methods of col lecting and analysing software metrics in inf ormation systems development.T o give students practical experience in project selection and planning.

OPTION C: WEB APPLICATIONS & SERVER MANAGEMENT

CS203 Data Communications and Computer Netw orks (Refer to OPTION A)

CS341 Web Server AdministrationT o provide students with the skills to install, configure and administer a secur e web server and proxy server.

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CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

The Chartered Institute of Technology-CITECH is a premium education provider with a training network spanning the Asia Pacific region. CITECH offers a wide range of full time and part time programs in fields that include information technology, data communication, network engineering, web applications & server management and e-commerce & marketing.

//DIPLOMA IN INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVEThe aims of this Diploma in ICT are to produce graduates who:Ha ve extensive knowledge and experience in a wide range of hardware and software packagesHa ve a sound knowledge of systems analysis and designAr e well versed in management theories, project management, and database design and implementationHa ve specialist knowledge in programming, data communication and networking, multimedia or E-commer ce.

WHO CAN APPLY?Anyone who is seeking a successful career in the broad field of information technology. They are expected to be self-motivated, with good interpersonal and academic skills and a commitment to succeed in education.

The minimum entry requirements are either one of the following criteria:Minimum completion of secondary education: GCE 'O' Lev el, SPM or equivalent.Matur e applicants of 25 years of age with minimum 2 y ears of working experience.Other qual ifications will be evaluated on a case-b y-case basis.

English Language Requirements for International StudentsIn addition to the above academic criteria, where English is a second language, students will be required to provide evidence of the meeting the following English language entrance requirements:IEL TS Level 5 for Academic - no lower than 5 in r eading, listening, writing and speaking Other Engl ish language competency will be ev aluated, e.g. TOEFL

Learning and Teaching StrategiesThe modules are delivered via lectures, PowerPoint presentations, practical workshop laboratories, and individual assistance as required in the workshops

Course Assessment CriteriaStudents are assessed based on assignments, projects, test and final semester theory exam.

WHO ARE BEHIND OUR DIPLOMA IN ICT?Our CITECH Diploma programs are all quality assured by the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology, New Zealand and CIMNET - The IT Training Arm of The Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK, on our curriculum, assessment and admission criteria.

WHAT IS INVOLVED IN "DIPLOMA" IN ICT?This Diploma requires 2 years of full time study. The 2 years are divided into 2 semesters each year.

The compulsory core credits include courses covering: �Information Technology, Information Systems, Multimedia, Computer Architecture, Programming, Internet Technologies, Website Development, Database Management Systems and Professional Communication.

There are 5 streams of specializations which students can choose to complete in Year Two.S oftware Applications DevelopmentMul timedia Applications DevelopmentW eb Application and Server ManagementData Communications and NetworkingE-Commer ce & Marketing

WHAT'S NEXT AFTER DIPLOMA IN ICT?Upon completion of the Diploma in Infocomm Technology, graduates have the option to further their study in Bachelor in Information & Communication Technologies at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT) in New Zealand. This course is normally completed in a year as a full time on-campus student subject to the creditability of the students' language entrance requirement.Other than going to CPIT, students have the opportunity to pursue the undergraduate program at some accredited Commonwealth Universities.

//PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

YEAR 1 MODULES

IT101 Information Technology- Concepts & Tools To ground students in fundamental knowledge of business computing and information concepts. To provide students with an introduction to microcomputer hardware and commercial software applications

PR109 Programming Precepts Introduces student a range of mathematical ideas that will enhance their problem solving ability in the software development and information technology.

IS101 Information Systems Teach students to recognize object-oriented modelling methodologies and to use object- oriented techniques to model various business systems and processes. To give students an overview of the relationship between information systems analysis and business strategic planning

BU103 Professional Communication To enable students to communicate professionally in a business-computing environment

IT151 Multimedia & Internet Technologies To provide students with fundamental knowledge in multimedia and the Internet To provide students with the skills and knowledge to develop multimedia productions.

PR101 Introduction to Computer Programming To introduce students to programming concepts and prepare them to develop business software. To prepare students to carry out Object- Oriented Design: the mapping of an Object-Oriented Analysis onto the implementation features of a specific programming language and produce solutions to stated programming problems

CS111 Computer Architecture To provide students with the fundamental knowledge of the architecture and internal operation of a computer system.

IT241 Web Site Development To provide students with the skills needed for designing and developing World Wide Web and Internet sites.

YEAR 2 MODULES

IS201 Alternate Modelling Information Systems Implementation To give students an understanding of the principles behind the modelling of systems. To enable students to evaluate different life cycle models and gain an understanding of alternative development methodologies

PR203 Database Management Systems To give the students an understanding of the significance of Database Management Systems in business. To ensure that students have the knowledge and experience to use at least two typical database management system applications to solve typical commercial problems

CS211 Operating Systems Theory To provide students with: an understanding of the basic concepts, components and techniques of modern operating systems.

CS221 Applied Operating Systems A To provide students with: the skills and knowledge to minimally configure and administer a typical networked, multi-user, (non-server) multi-tasking workstation.

PM101 Principles of Management To develop the student's understanding of the underpinning systems of organization and management, and the ways these can evolve in progressive organizations.

IS202* System Design and Implementation To provide the student with an understanding of the fundamental elements of project management planning and skills to design robust and usable human/machine interfaces. To enable students to develop an awareness of quality assurance methodologies, testing strategies and techniques.*(Not Applicable for OPTION E)

Students have the options to specialize in one of the following fields for Year Two:

PR341 Client Side Pr ogrammingR esearch and apply alternative mark-up languages and associated technologies to extend si te delivery flexibi lity.Use cl ient side scripting techniques to enhance site usabi lity.

PR342 Ser ver Side Web ProgrammingDesign and implement pr ogrammatically controlled web based interf aces for Electronic Commerce. Apply and analyse f unctionality design issues in online commer ce.

OPTION D: DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING

CS203 Data Communications and Computer Netw orks (Refer to OPTION A)

CS251 Local Ar ea Network - Administration & Mana gementT o develop an understanding of the operation and management of networks and to pr ovide practical experience in administering a modern L AN.

CS301 Netw ork TechnologyT o provide students with the principles of Computer Networking Concepts and T echnologies.

OPTION E: E-COMMERCE & MARKETING

EM2001 Marketing OperationsStudents wi ll be taught to apply modern marketing theories and concepts to r eal world marketing si tuations.The module co vers key stages in the marketing planning pr ocess at an operational level such as conducting mark eting audits, formulating objectives and implementing mark eting plans and the integration of the mark eting mix tools.

EM2002 Marketing Research & Data Mana gement I ntroduces the principles and the key steps involved in the mark eting research process such as marketing intel ligence activities and research report preparation and communication.Opportuni ty to learn relevant IT skills for data tabulation, analysis and interpr etation is provided.

EM2003 E-Commerce & Supply Chain Mana gementI ntroduces students to issues relating to e-Commerce and supply chain management. S ome key topics include examining the fundamentals of conducting e-Commer ce transactions; understanding the securi ty, payment systems, cop yright and legal matters.Students wi ll learn the principles and competitivestr ategies of supply chain management; the importance of managing the mark eting and supply chain interf ace; managing the trend towards global ization and developing supply chainrelationships.

EM2004 The Marketing Customer InterfaceAims to pr epare students to understand customer dynamics and the pr ocesses of relating to a firm's customers. Ar eas of emphasis include managing an organization wi th a customer-central focus, developing positive customer r elationships and understanding the types of customers and their decision-making pr ocesses.

OPTION A: SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT

CS203 Data Communications and Computer Netw orksT o provide students with the fundamental concepts of Data Communications and principles of Computer Network.

PR212 Introduction to Programming in Java T o introduce students to Java programming language and how to apply pr ogramming principles. To compar e Java with another programming language.

PR222 Best Programming in JavaT o extend students with the knowledge, understanding and ski lls necessary to develop and maintain commer cially relevant programs, and follow them thr ough to implementation.T o have the student finish sizeable software project and cr eate a portfolio containing examples of their work.

PR213 Introduction to Programming in V isual BasicT o introduce students to the Visual Basic pr ogramming language and with the working knowledge of how to apply pr ogramming principles.T o compare Visual Basic with another programming language.

PR230 Software EngineeringT o introduce students to software engineeringpr ocesses and practices which assist in delivering high qual ity software at agreed cost and schedule.OPTION B: MULTIMEDIA APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

IT251 Multimedia A pplication DevelopmentT o give students an understanding of, and experience in mul timedia application development.

IT351 Multimedia Application Development & Mana gementT o complete the application development life cycle and pr ovide students with a MM project management perspectiv e of development.T o give students experience in the design and dev elopment of MM destined for both on-line and of f-line delivery.

IS301 Softw are ManagementT o give students an understanding of the different methods of col lecting and analysing software metrics in inf ormation systems development.T o give students practical experience in project selection and planning.

OPTION C: WEB APPLICATIONS & SERVER MANAGEMENT

CS203 Data Communications and Computer Netw orks (Refer to OPTION A)

CS341 Web Server AdministrationT o provide students with the skills to install, configure and administer a secur e web server and proxy server.

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CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

The Chartered Institute of Technology-CITECH is a premium education provider with a training network spanning the Asia Pacific region. CITECH offers a wide range of full time and part time programs in fields that include information technology, data communication, network engineering, web applications & server management and e-commerce & marketing.

//DIPLOMA IN INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVEThe aims of this Diploma in ICT are to produce graduates who:Ha ve extensive knowledge and experience in a wide range of hardware and software packagesHa ve a sound knowledge of systems analysis and designAr e well versed in management theories, project management, and database design and implementationHa ve specialist knowledge in programming, data communication and networking, multimedia or E-commer ce.

WHO CAN APPLY?Anyone who is seeking a successful career in the broad field of information technology. They are expected to be self-motivated, with good interpersonal and academic skills and a commitment to succeed in education.

The minimum entry requirements are either one of the following criteria:Minimum completion of secondary education: GCE 'O' Lev el, SPM or equivalent.Matur e applicants of 25 years of age with minimum 2 y ears of working experience.Other qual ifications will be evaluated on a case-b y-case basis.

English Language Requirements for International StudentsIn addition to the above academic criteria, where English is a second language, students will be required to provide evidence of the meeting the following English language entrance requirements:IEL TS Level 5 for Academic - no lower than 5 in r eading, listening, writing and speaking Other Engl ish language competency will be ev aluated, e.g. TOEFL

Learning and Teaching StrategiesThe modules are delivered via lectures, PowerPoint presentations, practical workshop laboratories, and individual assistance as required in the workshops

Course Assessment CriteriaStudents are assessed based on assignments, projects, test and final semester theory exam.

WHO ARE BEHIND OUR DIPLOMA IN ICT?Our CITECH Diploma programs are all quality assured by the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology, New Zealand and CIMNET - The IT Training Arm of The Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK, on our curriculum, assessment and admission criteria.

WHAT IS INVOLVED IN "DIPLOMA" IN ICT?This Diploma requires 2 years of full time study. The 2 years are divided into 2 semesters each year.

The compulsory core credits include courses covering: �Information Technology, Information Systems, Multimedia, Computer Architecture, Programming, Internet Technologies, Website Development, Database Management Systems and Professional Communication.

There are 5 streams of specializations which students can choose to complete in Year Two.S oftware Applications DevelopmentMul timedia Applications DevelopmentW eb Application and Server ManagementData Communications and NetworkingE-Commer ce & Marketing

WHAT'S NEXT AFTER DIPLOMA IN ICT?Upon completion of the Diploma in Infocomm Technology, graduates have the option to further their study in Bachelor in Information & Communication Technologies at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT) in New Zealand. This course is normally completed in a year as a full time on-campus student subject to the creditability of the students' language entrance requirement.Other than going to CPIT, students have the opportunity to pursue the undergraduate program at some accredited Commonwealth Universities.

//PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

YEAR 1 MODULES

IT101 Information Technology- Concepts & T oolsTo ground students in fundamental knowledge of business computing and inf ormation concepts.To provide students with an introduction to micr ocomputer hardware and commercial softw are applications

PR109 Programming PreceptsI ntroduces student a range of mathematical ideas that wi ll enhance their problem solving abi lity in the software development and inf ormation technology.

IS101 Information SystemsTeach students to recognize object-oriented model ling methodologies and to use object-oriented techniques to model v arious business systems and pr ocesses.To give students an overview of the relationship between inf ormation systems analysis and business str ategic planning.

BU103 Professional CommunicationTo enable students to communicate pr ofessionally in a business-computing en vironment

IT151 Multimedia & Internet T echnologiesTo provide students with fundamental knowledge in mul timedia and the InternetTo provide students with the skills and knowledge to dev elop multimedia productions.

PR101 Introduction to Computer Pr ogrammingTo introduce students to programming concepts and pr epare them to develop business softw are.To prepare students to carry out Object-Oriented Design: the mapping of an Object -Oriented Analysis onto the implementation f eatures of a specific pr ogramming language and produce solutions to stated pr ogramming problems

CS111 Computer Architecture To provide students with the fundamental knowledge of the ar chitecture and internal oper ation of a computer system.

IT241 Web Site DevelopmentTo provide students with the skills needed for designing and dev eloping World Wide Web and I nternet sites.

YEAR 2 MODULES

IS201 Alternate Modelling Information Systems Implementa tionTo give students an understanding of the principles behind the model ling of systems.To enable students to evaluate different l ife cycle models and gain an understanding of al ternative development methodologies

PR203 Database Management SystemsTo give the students an understanding of the signi ficance of Database Management Systems in business. To ensure that students have the knowledge and experience to use at least two t ypical database management system appl ications to solve typical commercial pr oblems

CS211 Operating Systems TheoryTo provide students with: an understanding of the basic concepts, components and techniques of modern oper ating systems.

CS221 Applied Operating Systems ATo provide students with: the skills and knowledge to minimal ly configure and administer a t ypical networked, multi-user, (non-serv er) multi-tasking workstation.

PM101 Principles of ManagementTo develop the student's understanding of the underpinning systems of or ganization and management, and the w ays these can evolve in pr ogressive organizations.

IS202* System Design and Implementa tionTo provide the student with an understanding of the f undamental elements of project management planning and ski lls to design r obust and usable human/machine interfaces.To enable students to develop an awareness of qual ity assurance methodologies, testing str ategies and techniques.*(Not Applicable for OPTION E)

Students have the options to specialize in one of the following fields for Year Two:

PR341 Client Side Pr ogrammingRResearch and apply alternative mark-up languages and associated technologies to extend site delivery flexibility. Use client side scripting techniques to enhance site usability.

PR342 Server Side Web Programming Design and implement programmatically controlled web based interfaces for Electronic Commerce. Apply and analyse functionality design issues in online commerce.

OPTION D: DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING

CS203 Data Communications and Computer Networks (Refer to OPTION A)

CS251 Local Area Network - Administration & Management To develop an understanding of the operation and management of networks and to provide practical experience in administering a modern LAN.

CS301 Network Technology To provide students with the principles of Computer Networking Concepts and Technologies.

OPTION E: E-COMMERCE & MARKETING

EM2001 Marketing Operations Students will be taught to apply modern marketing theories and concepts to real world marketing situations. The module covers key stages in the marketing planning process at an operational level such as conducting marketing audits, formulating objectives and implementing marketing plans and the integration the marketing mix tools.

EM2002 Marketing Research & Data Management Introduces the principles and the key steps involved in the marketing research process such as marketing intelligence activities and research report preparation and communication. Opportunity to learn relevant IT skills for data tabulation, analysis and interpretation is provided.

EM2003 E-Commerce & Supply Chain Management Introduces students to issues relating to e-Commerce and supply chain management. Some key topics include examining the fundamentals of conducting e-Commerce transactions; understanding the security, payment systems, copyright and legal matters. Students will learn the principles and competitive strategies of supply chain management; the importance of managing the marketing and supply chain interface; managing the trend towards globalization and developing supply chainrelationships.

EM2004 The Marketing Customer Interface Aims to prepare students to understand customer dynamics and the processes of relating to a firm's customers. Areas of emphasis include managing an organization with a customer-central focus, developing positive customer relationships and understanding the types of customers and their decision-making processes.

OPTION A: SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT

CS203 Data Communications and Computer Networks To provide students with the fundamental concepts of Data Communications and principles of Computer Network.

PR212 Introduction to Programming in Java To introduce students to Java programming language and how to apply programming principles. To compare Java with another programming language.

PR222 Best Programming in Java To extend students with the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to develop and maintain commercially relevant programs, and follow them through to implementation. To have the student finish sizeable software project and create a portfolio containing examples of their work.

PR213 Introduction to Programming in Visual Basic To introduce students to the Visual Basic programming language and with the working knowledge of how to apply programming principles. To compare Visual Basic with another programming language.

PR230 Software Engineering To introduce students to software engineering processes and practices which assist in delivering high quality software at agreed cost and schedule.OPTION B: MULTIMEDIA APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

IT251 Multimedia Application Development To give students an understanding of, and experience in multimedia application development.

IT351 Multimedia Application Development & Management To complete the application development life cycle and provide students with a MM project management perspective of development. To give students experience in the design and development of MM destined for both on-line and off-line delivery.

IS301 Software ManagementTo give students an understanding of the differentmethods of collecting and analysing software metricsin information systems development.To give students practical experience in project selection and planning

OPTION C: WEB APPLICATIONS & SERVER MANAGEMENT

CS203 Data Communications and Compute Networks (Refer to OPTION A)

CS341 Web Server Administration To provide students with the skills to install, configure and administer a secure web server and proxy server.