SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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1 SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Information Technology I Engineering Informatics I Business Informatics I Business Enterprise IT I Financial Informatics I Information Security I Business Intelligence & Analytics 132 NEW

2 DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IT is significantly improving our lifestyles through providing unprecedented one-stop, non-stop convenience. Internet banking, online shopping and location-based services are just a click away. Social networking, real-time feeds, mobile applications, interactive TVs and augmented reality are now very much part and parcel of our everyday lifestyle. IT has changed not just daily life but the entire business landscape. Organisations now invest in IT as a strategic enabler and rely heavily on the Internet as a business platform. Software is now positioned as a service, mobility is the norm and computing has gone up to the clouds. NYP s Diploma in Information Technology is a flagship IT course that merges software technology, design and innovation to develop IT specialists for the digital future. Students will be inspired to create innovative software applications and IT solutions that wow people and captivate industries, like the creators of successful phenomena such as Apple, Google, and YouTube, bringing new values to the industry and improving the way people live. Leveraging innovative IT technologies such as interactive web apps and social media technologies, integrated software tools and all-in-one mobile gadgets, students learn to translate their creative ideas to reality and revolutionise the way people live, work, play and socialise. The broad-based curriculum guides students to build a strong foundation in problem-solving skills and programming techniques in the initial stage. Students progress to develop their capabilities in a myriad of exciting technologies and acquire the essential knowledge in software analysis, design, development, testing and management. In their final year, students are given the opportunity to embark on technological innovations through our comprehensive curriculum with specialised modules in: Social Media & Analytics Information Security & Forensics Geospatial & Mobile Innovation Digital Entertainment DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 133

3 DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY The value-added ITplus+ learning experience for students is enhanced through: a full-time industry project to sharpen their technical knowledge, business acumen and project management skills local or overseas industrial attachment at companies or R&D centres to gain real-life work experience and industry exposure overseas immersion opportunities to broaden their horizons and help them cultivate a global mindset various professional certifications offered by technology leaders such as IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Cisco Systems, Red Hat, etc. COURSE AIMS The course aims to develop students and equip them with: skills in a spectrum of state-of-the-art technologies encompassing web development, digital media interaction design, web services, mobile technology, cloud computing and enterprise applications development; essential know-how in industry-grade software development and management, from analysis and design to implementation, testing and quality assurance; industry best practices in the innovative and effective use of IT in domain areas such as social media and analytics, digital entertainment, information security & forensics and geospatial & mobile innovation; essential life skills in creative and critical thinking, team building, self-directed learning, effective communication and enterprising spirit. Duration: 3 academic years on a full-time basis. CAREER PROSPECTS IT opens doors to diverse and exciting career opportunities across industry sectors - from banking & finance, business & marketing, biomedical & health sciences, lifestyle & entertainment to security and networking. With NYP s Diploma in Information Technology, our graduates can expect to enjoy dynamic and rewarding careers with industry leaders. Graduates can enjoy career opportunities as: Software Specialists IT Consultants Enterprise Systems Architects Project Managers Technopreneurs With the Diploma in Information Technology, graduates will have opportunities to pursue further studies with good advanced standing in relevant degree courses at reputable universities in Singapore, the UK, Australia, the US, Canada and New Zealand. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants for this diploma course must have obtained the following minimum GCE O Level results: English Language (EL1) Grade 1 7 Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) Grade 1 6 Any 2 other subjects, excluding CCA Grade 1 6 Please refer to section on Entry Requirements for Diploma Courses for more details. COURSE STRUCTURE YEAR 1 SEMESTERS 1 & 2 Core Modules IT1111 Programming Essentials IT1202 Internet Applications Development IT1213 Data Communications and Networking IT1209 Interactive Web Applications Development IT1218 Law and Ethics of IT IT2126 Object-Oriented Programming IT2106 IP Technology and Networking IT1110 Communication Skills 1 IT1101 Computing Mathematics 1 IT1201 Computing Mathematics 2 IT1199 Interactive Web Applications Development Project IT1299 IT Innovation Project General Studies 134

4 YEAR 2 SEMESTERS 1 & 2 Core Modules IT1204 Data Structures and Algorithms IT2140 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design IT2201 Database Management Systems IT1210 Communication Skills 2 IT1205 Operating Systems IT2116 Software Engineering IT2155 Digital Media Interaction Design IT2118 InfoSecurity Technology IT2297 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Project General Studies Prescribed Electives Two modules and one project module from: IT2127 C# Applications Development IT2128 C++ Applications Development IT2129 VB.NET Applications Development IT2203 Enterprise Applications Development IT2274 Java Enterprise Development IT2298 Enterprise Applications Development Project IT2299 Java Enterprise Development Project YEAR 3 SEMESTERS 1 & 2 Core Modules IT3180 Emerging Trends and Technologies IT3199 Industrial Placement Programme IT3291 Final Year Project IT3295 Overseas Placement Programme General Studies Prescribed Electives One option from the following specialisation areas: Information Security & Forensics IT3111 InfoSecurity Management IT3112 System and Network Security IT3113 Applications Security IT3118 Digital Forensics IT3191 InfoSecurity Case Study Geospatial & Mobile Innovation IT3160 Concepts of Geospatial Information System IT3161 Geospatial Visualisation IT3176 Mobile Applications Development IT3178 Cloud Computing IT3197 Geospatial and Mobile Innovation Case Study Digital Entertainment IT3125 Psychology & Sociology for Online Media IT3154 Computer Graphics IT3157 Games Development IT3158 Visual Art Techniques IT3193 Digital Entertainment Case Study Social Media & Analytics IT3125 Psychology & Sociology for Online Media IT3126 Social Media Technologies IT3127 Enterprise Social Media IT3128 Social Media Marketing & Analytics IT3196 Social Media Case Study DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 135

5 DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING INFORMATICS DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING INFORMATICS By 2012, all homes and offices in Singapore will be connected via the Next Generation Broadband Network, opening doors to advancements such as Internet Protocol TV, telemedicine and interactive e-learning. This exciting IT arena possesses huge market potential. NYP s Diploma in Engineering Informatics is a multi-disciplinary course that offers students the chance to gain extensive expertise and relevant industry domain knowledge in next-generation network and IT system technologies. Students will acquire the specialist networking and software skills needed to implement state-of-the-art IT infrastructures and value-added solutions that increase business competitiveness. With a Diploma in Engineering Informatics, graduates will be ready to implement data centres and next-generation high speed networks powered by Green Computing technologies, and develop cutting-edge mobile and web applications using technologies such as Android, Silverlight and Flash. Students will acquire a strong foundation and core capability in IT, broadband networking, wireless computing and engineering domain knowledge. Students can pursue their interest from among the following areas: Engineering Software and Enterprise Applications IT Services and Network Management Integrated Logistics and Supply Chain Management Green Computing and Data Centre Management The value-added ITplus+ learning experience for students will develop and increase their competitive advantage through: a full-time industry project to sharpen their technical knowledge, business acumen and project management skills local or overseas industrial attachment at companies or R&D centres to gain real-life work experience and industry exposure overseas immersion opportunities to broaden their horizons and help them cultivate a global mindset various professional certifications offered by technology leaders such as IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Cisco Systems, Red Hat, etc. 136

6 COURSE AIMS The course aims to develop students and equip them with: a good understanding of the critical system building blocks supporting IT applications in engineering and business functions; core capability in next-generation network and IT technologies such as enterprise network design & management, IT services & management, web services, system integration and system management; proficiency in planning, designing, developing, deployment and enhancement of innovative IT solutions to fulfill business needs; essential life skills in creative & critical thinking, team building, selfdirected learning, effective communication and enterprising spirit. Duration: 3 academic years on a full-time basis. CAREER PROSPECTS Graduates are much sought-after and well-recognised in the industry. They can expect to enjoy dynamic and rewarding careers with industry leaders in the following areas of specialisation: Network Infrastructure & IT Services Systems & Logistics Management Software Development With the Diploma in Engineering Informatics, graduates will have opportunities to pursue further studies with good advanced standing in relevant degree courses at reputable universities in Singapore, the UK, Australia, the US, Canada and New Zealand. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants for this diploma course must have obtained the following minimum GCE O Level results: English Language (EL1) Grade 1 7 Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) Grade 1 6 Any 2 other subjects, excluding CCA Grade 1 6 Please refer to section on Entry Requirements for Diploma Courses for more details. COURSE STRUCTURE YEAR 1 SEMESTERS 1 & 2 Core Modules IT1751 Computing Mathematics 1 IT1752 Digital Electronics IT1753 Principles of Computing IT1756 Web Design and Multimedia Project IT1761 Computing Mathematics 2 IT1762 Data Structures and Algorithms IT1764 Fundamentals of Networking IT1766 IT Innovation Project IT1768 Database Systems IT1769 Law and Ethics of IT IT1770 Communications Skills 1 IT1771 IT in Engineering General Studies YEAR 2 SEMESTERS 1 & 2 Core Modules IT2751 Web Applications Development IT2753 Enterprise Resource Planning IT2754 Object-Oriented Programming IT2755 Software Engineering IT2756 Internet Applications Development Project IT2762 Network and Communications IT2763 Operating Systems IT2766 Systems Application and Control Project IT2767 Device Interfacing IT2768 IT Services and Management IT2770 InfoSecurity Technology IT2771 Rich Internet Application Development General Studies DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING INFORMATICS 137

7 YEAR 3 SEMESTERS 1 & 2 Students must complete all core modules and a minimum of 3 modules from the prescribed electives. Core Modules IT3772 Communication Skills 2 IT3773 Project and Case Studies IT3775 Industrial Placement Programme IT3776 Overseas Placement Programme IT3777 Final Year Project IT3779 Smart Object Technologies General Studies Prescribed Electives One option from the following elective programmes: DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING INFORMATICS Engineering Software Development IT3781 Enterprise Software Development IT3782 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design IT3783 Mobile Applications Development IT3784 Embedded Systems Technology IT3795 Database Administration IT3800 Open Source Technologies Development Network & IT Services IT3785 Enterprise Networking IT3787 Enterprise Systems Administration IT3790 Virtualisation and Data Centre Management IT3796 Systems and Network Security IT3797 Open Systems Administration IT3798 IT Services Infrastructure Planning IT3799 IT Services Operations Management Integrated Logistics IT3791 Global Supply Chain Management IT3792 Logistics and Distribution IT3793 Advanced Planning & Optimisation IT3794 Operations Management 138

8 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS INFORMATICS In the ever dynamic business world, companies are gaining competitive advantage through the innovative use of IT in all aspects of their businesses. IT consultants are increasingly expected to play the strategic role of enabling their companies to achieve their business goals. From marketing and advertising to customer relationship management, business-to-business transactions and business intelligence, IT is recognised as a strategic resource to transform businesses and propel them ahead of competition. With a Diploma in Business Informatics, graduates will be well-equipped to take full advantage of the power of IT to give businesses a winning edge. Upon graduation, students will be in a niche position to drive a new generation of businesses with IT and innovative services, to meet demands, build brands, foster growth and engage customers in today s global economy. This hybrid course offers the best of both worlds IT plus Business. In a progressive and integrative approach, through hands-on projects and case studies, students will learn how business concepts and IT complement each other in successful business innovations that drive new businesses in the globalised world. Students will learn sales and marketing, accounting, finance, management principles, interactive web applications and object-oriented software development. They will also discover the best practices in IT and business and be ready to excel in the following focus areas: IT and Entrepreneurship E-Business Development and Management Social Media Marketing and Customer Relationship Management Web Services and IT Security Management The flexibility of the course allows students to specialise in either Business or IT. The value-added ITplus+ learning experience for students is enhanced through: a full-time industry project to sharpen their technical knowledge, business acumen and project management skills local or overseas industrial attachment at companies or R&D centres to gain real-life work experience and industry exposure DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS INFORMATICS 139

9 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS INFORMATICS overseas immersion opportunities to broaden their horizons and help them cultivate a global mindset various professional certifications offered by technology leaders such as IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Cisco Systems, Red Hat, etc. COURSE AIMS The course aims to develop students and equip them with: core expertise in IT and Internet technologies; a comprehensive understanding of the new web technologies and entrepreneurship, business development, social media marketing and web-enabled e-business and e-services; best practices in IT and businesses, synergising business concepts with technical expertise across industry sectors; the ability to deliver IT-enabled and IT-driven business solutions in innovative ways; essential life skills in creative & critical thinking, team building, selfdirected learning, effective communication and enterprising spirit. Duration: 3 academic years on a full-time basis. CAREER PROSPECTS With the Diploma in Business Informatics, graduates will have the versatility to pursue a rewarding career in both IT and Business. They can look forward to exciting careers with industry leaders in the following areas of specialisation, or even chart their own path as high-flying entrepreneurs. e-business Development & Management Supply Chain & Customer Relationship Management e-business Consulting Internet-based Advertising & Promotion Business Intelligence & Analytics With the Diploma in Business Informatics, graduates will have opportunities to pursue further studies with good advanced standing in relevant degree courses at reputable universities in Singapore, the UK, Australia, the US, Canada and New Zealand. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants for this diploma course must have obtained the following minimum GCE O Level results: English Language (EL1) Grade 1 7 Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) Grade 1 6 Any 2 other subjects, excluding CCA Grade 1 6 Please refer to section on Entry Requirements for Diploma Courses for more details. COURSE STRUCTURE YEAR 1 SEMESTERS 1 & 2 Core Modules IT1501 Computing Mathematics 1 IT1506 Data Structures & Programming Techniques IT1507 Web Applications Development BM0030 Business Communication 1 BM0031 Principles of Accounting BM0032 Essentials of Marketing IT1605 Networking Technology IT1606 Laws & Ethics of IT IT1607 Object-Oriented Programming BM0034 Statistics BM0035 Economics IT1691 Object-Oriented Programming Project General Studies 140

10 YEAR 2 SEMESTERS 1 & 2 Core Modules IT2601 Database Management Systems IT2506 E-Business Applications BM0501 Business Communication 2 BM0518 Business Environment BM0519 Financial Management BM0036 Management Principles IT2604 Software Engineering Practices IT2605 Applications of Web Services IT2592 E-Business Applications Development Project IT2693 IT Innovation Project IT or Business Prescribed Elective 1 IT or Business Prescribed Elective 2 General Studies IT Prescribed Electives IT2652 Operating Systems IT2656 Mobile Services and Applications IT3554 IT in Logistics Services IT3556 Business Intelligence and Analytics IT3557 Cloud Computing for Business Applications Business Prescribed Electives BM0509 Customer Relationship Management BM0516 Global Supply Chain Management BM0521 Internet Marketing BM0522 International Business YEAR 3 SEMESTERS 1 & 2 Core Modules BM0515 Entrepreneurship IT3506 InfoSecurity Technology IT3504 Java Enterprise Development IT3592 Enterprise Applications Integration Project IT3599 Industrial Placement Programme IT3695 Overseas Placement Programme IT3699 Final Year Project BM0514 Teaching Enterprise Project IT or Business Prescribed Elective 3 IT or Business Prescribed Elective 4 General Studies DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS INFORMATICS 141

11 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IT DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IT 142 There is a demand for a new breed of IT professionals who are well-equipped to apply IT, at the enterprise level and in a total business environment, to enhance global competitiveness and business agility. The Diploma in Business Enterprise IT is closely aligned with Singapore s Intelligent Nation 2015 (in2015) Master Plan and aimed at nurturing IT professionals, empowering them with the skills to specialise in enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions and database technologies. Students will learn to streamline, integrate and manage processes across business functions in a company, from human resources, finance, operations to risk management. Leveraging the benefits of enterprise solutions and state-of-the-art business analytics, students will be well-prepared to develop and customise enterprise-level systems and services that fulfill the company s business strategy. The Diploma in Business Enterprise IT equips students with technical expertise that will allow them to create value for businesses and contribute to the many multinational corporations based in Singapore such as FedEx, Google, HSBC, Nokia, Pfizer, Shell and Sony, all of which are key players in their respective industries. They will be involved in improving businesses and their strategies by leveraging the power of IT to grow future business. The students will have a strong foundation in IT and a good understanding of business processes to implement Enterprise IT solutions to enhance a company s business competitiveness and agility. They will have opportunities to master and implement commercial packages for enterprise solutions in key functional areas of business enterprises such as finance, operations management and human capital management. In addition, they will also develop capability in the following focus areas: Business Applications Design and Development Internet Technologies and Service-Oriented Architecture Business Processes Management and Integration Enterprise Solutions and Services Through participation in hands-on projects and case studies, they learn to harness enterprise technology, integrating it with domain expertise and business processes knowledge to enhance the competitiveness and agility of companies in the face of dynamic changes.

12 The value-added ITplus+ learning experience for students is enhanced through: a full-time industry project to sharpen their technical knowledge, business acumen and project management skills local or overseas industrial attachment at companies or R&D centres to gain real-life work experience and industry exposure overseas immersion opportunities to broaden their horizons and help them cultivate a global mindset various professional certifications offered by technology leaders such as IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Cisco Systems, Red Hat, etc. COURSE AIMS The course aims to develop and equip students with: a comprehensive understanding of the critical technologies and building blocks in IT and software tools; the expertise to manage and integrate processes across business functions (e.g. human resource, finance, operations and risk management) so as to help organisations improve their business competitiveness and agility; the ability to harness enterprise technologies like resource planning systems and database technologies to develop effective enterprise IT solutions and services for businesses; essential life skills in creative and critical thinking, team building, self-directed learning, effective communication and enterprising spirit. Duration: 3 academic years on a full-time basis. CAREER PROSPECTS Over the years, Singapore continues to be ranked among the top economies in the World Economic Forum s Global Competitiveness Report and the World Business Environment Survey. Many multinational and large corporations have based their regional activities here. With IT being increasingly a strategic enabler for businesses, Enterprise Technologists are highly sought-after. There is a great demand for IT professionals with a good understanding in the following areas: Business Processes Enterprise IT Solutions Database Management Business Applications Development With the Diploma in Business Enterprise IT, graduates will have opportunities to pursue further studies with good advanced standing in relevant degree courses at reputable universities in Singapore, the UK, Australia, the US, Canada and New Zealand. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants for this diploma course must have obtained the following minimum GCE O Level results: English Language (EL1) Grade 1 7 Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) Grade 1 6 Any 2 other subjects, excluding CCA Grade 1 6 Please refer to section on Entry Requirements for Diploma Courses for more details. COURSE STRUCTURE YEAR 1 SEMESTERS 1 & 2 Core Modules IT1566 Business Processes and Information Systems IT1564 Web Applications Development IT1572 Applications Usability Design IT1574 Interactive Media and Web Design IT1576 Object-Oriented Programming IT1565 Essentials of Marketing IT1568 Web Applications Project IT1578 Interactive Web Design Project IT1577 Law and Ethics of IT IT1575 Communication Skills 1 IT1561 Computing Mathematics 1 IT1571 Computing Mathematics 2 General Studies DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IT 143

13 YEAR 2 SEMESTERS 1 & 2 Core Modules IT2561 Business Process Modelling and Simulation IT2566 Business Intelligence and Analytics IT2571 Enterprise Solutions for Business IT2572 IT Services and Management IT2563 Java Applications Development IT2564 Database Management Systems IT1573 Software Engineering Practices IT2574 Network Technology IT2568 Java Applications Project IT2578 Enterprise Solutions Project IT2575 Principles of Accounting and Finance IT2565 Communication Skills 2 General Studies Prescribed Electives Two modules from the following: IT3563 IT Implementation for Finance IT3581 IT Implementation for Human Capital Management IT3586 Advanced Database IT3587 Database Administration IT3582 IT Implementation for Operations Management IT3583 IT Implementation for Corporate Services IT3584 Strategic planning for IT and Business IT3585 IT Innovation Management IT3588 Cloud Computing for Business Applications DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IT YEAR 3 SEMESTERS 1 & 2 Core Modules IT2573 Web Services Applications IT3561 IT Security and Business Continuity IT3564 IT in Corporate Governance IT3568 Enterprise Solutions Case Study IT3571 Final Year Project IT3572 Industrial Placement Programme IT3573 Overseas Placement Programme General Studies 144

14 DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL INFORMATICS Singapore is an international centre for banking and finance. Ranked among the top leading financial services hubs in the world, Singapore is home to many multinational financial institutions including American Express, Barclays, Citibank, DBS, Great Eastern Life, ManuLife, OCBC, Standard Chartered Bank and UOB. Banking, foreign exchange, bonds, equities, derivatives and asset management are among the wide range of products and services offered in Singapore. The banking and financial sector is more than ever a key driving force in our economy. The Diploma in Financial Informatics prepares students for a brilliant career in the financial sector, by offering an integrated and well-balanced approach which combines both IT and financial knowledge to empower product and service innovation. Students will learn to define business requirements in financial services, analyse financial data, leverage the innovative use of IT and translate them into implementable solutions. Upon graduation, students will be well-placed to contribute to the growing financial sector, because IT plays a critical role in shaping the way banks and financial institutions operate and transform their businesses with new services and products. Students can enjoy an exciting career as part of the new pool of IT professionals making a difference to Singapore's dynamic financial industry. Students will learn a wide spectrum of IT technologies and business domain knowledge relevant to the financial services industry. They will develop the capability to integrate these two areas of expertise and design innovative IT systems and solutions, with the following focus areas: Accounting & Finance Financial Products and Services Internet & Banking Technology Business Analytics & Enterprise Solutions Through participation in hands-on projects and case studies, students acquire a good understanding of how banks and financial institutions operate and how IT is innovatively harnessed to create new services. The flexibility of the course allows students to pursue specialisation in either Banking & Financial Services or Banking and Financial Applications to increase their attractiveness to prospective employers in the financial services industry. DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL INFORMATICS 145

15 The value-added ITplus+ learning experience for students is enhanced through: a full-time industry project to sharpen their technical knowledge, business acumen and project management skills local or overseas industrial attachment at companies or R&D centres to gain real-life work experience and industry exposure overseas immersion opportunities to broaden their horizons and help them cultivate a global mindset various professional certifications offered by technology leaders such as IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Cisco Systems, Red Hat, etc. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants for this diploma course must have obtained the following minimum GCE O Level results: English Language (EL1) Grade 1 7 Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) Grade 1 6 Any 2 other subjects, excluding CCA Grade 1 6 Please refer to section on Entry Requirements for Diploma Courses for more details. DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL INFORMATICS COURSE AIMS The course aims to develop and equip students with: a good spectrum of IT skills and business domain knowledge relevant to the financial services industry; the expertise to define business requirements in financial services and translate them into implementable IT solutions; best practices in applications and integration of IT and financial knowledge, enhanced through modules such as business intelligence & analytics, business process management, banking technology, enterprise solutions and project work; essential life skills in creative & critical thinking, team building, selfdirected learning, effective communication and enterprising spirit. Duration: 3 academic years on a full-time basis. CAREER PROSPECTS As a financial centre with over 600 financial institutions, Singapore is well-poised to become an IT innovation hub for financial services. With the Diploma in Financial Informatics, graduates can look forward to ample rewarding career opportunities in the vibrant financial services industry. Career opportunities include: Cross-disciplinary IT Expert Techno-Strategist Financial IT Solutions Developer COURSE STRUCTURE YEAR 1 SEMESTERS 1 & 2 Core Modules IT1622 IT for Financial Services IT1625 Principles of Accounting IT1634 Economics IT1633 Capital Markets & Financial Instruments IT1624 Web Applications Development IT1632 Object-Oriented Programming IT1623 Programming Essentials IT1629 Web Applications Project IT1639 Object-Oriented Programming Project IT1635 Communication Skills 1 IT1621 Computing Mathematics 1 IT1631 Computing Mathematics 2 General Studies With the Diploma in Financial Informatics, graduates will have opportunities to pursue further studies with good advanced standing in relevant degree courses at reputable universities in Singapore, the UK, Australia, the US, Canada and New Zealand. 146

16 YEAR 2 SEMESTERS 1 & 2 Core Modules IT2624 Financial Management IT2635 Investment and Financial Derivatives IT2634 Risk Management IT2621 Database Management Systems IT2631 Enterprise Applications Development IT2633 InfoSecurity and Business Continuity IT2632 Software Engineering Practices IT2626 Law, Governance and Ethics IT2622 Business Intelligence and Analytics IT2629 Business Intelligence and Analytics Project IT2639 Enterprise Applications Project IT2625 Communication Skills 2 General Studies Prescribed Electives Two modules from the following: IT3641 Consumer Banking IT3642 International Finance and Treasury IT3643 Personal Financial Planning and Insurance IT3644 Customer Relationship Management IT3645 Mobile Services and Applications IT3646 InfoSecurity Standards, Policies & Audit IT3647 Cloud Computing for Business YEAR 3 SEMESTERS 1 & 2 Core Modules IT3621 Banking Technology IT3622 Enterprise Solutions IT2623 Business Process Management IT3629 Financial Informatics Project IT3631 Final Year Project IT3632 Industrial Placement Programme IT3633 Overseas Placement Programme General Studies DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL INFORMATICS 147

17 DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION SECURITY DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION SECURITY With technology advancing in leaps and bounds, the risks posed by various online threats have also increased proportionately. Financial scams, computer hacking, virus attacks and identity theft have occurred regularly in both corporate networks and social networking sites. Given today s highly interconnected world and the increasing level of security threats, there is an urgent demand for more Information Security professionals to handle these growing challenges. Our Diploma in Information Security is a comprehensive course designed to equip students with strong IT expertise and specialised knowledge to strategise, research, develop and deploy effective security solutions. Students are also trained in digital forensics with capabilities in evidence gathering, analysis, investigations and presentation of digital frauds and crimes. This exciting and unique course covers the latest trends and development in Information Security with a holistic coverage of information security methods, processes and technologies. Students will learn critical topics such as phishing, cryptography, steganography, digital forensics, zero-day attack, system hardening and enterprise security. In addition, they will explore the latest information security issues, trends and developments with the following focus areas: Secure Software Development Operations and Network Security Management Enterprise Security & Governance Digital Forensic Technologies & Processes The value-added ITplus+ learning experience for students is enhanced through: a full-time industry project to sharpen their technical knowledge, business acumen and project management skills local or overseas industrial attachment at companies or R&D centres to gain real-life work experience and industry exposure overseas immersion opportunities to broaden their horizons and help them cultivate a global mindset various professional certifications offered by technology leaders such as IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Cisco Systems, Red Hat, etc. 148

18 COURSE AIMS The course aims to develop students and equip them with: a holistic knowledge of the various critical areas of enterprise information security and digital forensics through a comprehensive coverage of people, process and technology aspects; the capability to harmonise security policies and governance, risk management and IT in the implementation of effective solutions; a good understanding of the integrity and ethical responsibilities expected of an information security professional; essential life skills in creative and critical thinking, team building, self-directed learning, effective communication and enterprising spirit. Duration: 3 academic years on a full-time basis. CAREER PROSPECTS Information Security is a key enabler of trusted e-services across public, private and people sectors. The increasing level of security breaches and malicious attacks has raised the demand for qualified information security professionals both locally and globally - be it in financial services, telecommunications, manufacturing, healthcare or defence. Graduates can look forward to a challenging and fulfilling career progression as: Network Security Experts Information Security Consultants Digital Forensic Investigators Software Security Specialists Information Systems Auditors With the Diploma in Information Security, graduates will have opportunities to pursue further studies with good advanced standing in relevant degree courses at reputable universities in Singapore, the UK, Australia, the US, Canada and New Zealand. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants for this diploma course must have obtained the following minimum GCE O Level results: English Language (EL1) Grade 1 7 Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) Grade 1 6 Any 2 other subjects, excluding CCA Grade 1 6 Please refer to section on Entry Requirements for Diploma Courses for more details. COURSE STRUCTURE YEAR 1 SEMESTERS 1 & 2 Core Modules IT1526 InfoSecurity Technology, Law and Ethics IT1523 Programming Essentials IT1524 Web Applications Development IT1532 Object-Oriented Programming IT1533 Network Technology IT1534 Cryptography and Applications IT1527 Web Applications Project IT1537 Object-Oriented Programming Project IT1525 Communication Skills 1 IT1535 Communication Skills 2 IT1521 Computing Mathematics 1 IT1531 Computing Mathematics 2 General Studies DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION SECURITY 149

19 YEAR 2 SEMESTERS 1 & 2 Core Modules IT2522 Risk and Incident Management IT2523 Network Security IT2532 Applications Security IT2533 Servers and Services Security Management IT2534 InfoSecurity Standards, Policies and Audit IT2535 Software Engineering Practices IT2536 Digital Forensic Technologies IT2521 Database Management Systems IT2524 Operating Systems IT2525 Data Structures and Algorithms IT2529 InfoSecurity Project IT2539 Applications Security Project General Studies Prescribed Electives One module from the following: IT3541 Digital Rights Management IT3542 IT Project Management IT3544 Security Patterns and Implementations IT3545 Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Management IT3546 Cloud Computing Security IT3547 Malware Analysis IT3548 Managed Security Operations DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION SECURITY YEAR 3 SEMESTERS 1 & 2 Core Modules IT3521 Enterprise Security Assessment IT3522 Operations Security IT3523 InfoSecurity Governance IT3524 Digital Forensic Process IT3527 InfoSecurity & Forensics Case Study IT3531 Final Year Project IT3532 Industrial Placement Programme IT3533 Overseas Placement Programme General Studies 150

20 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & ANALYTICS NEW Today s enterprises and businesses see huge amounts of structured and unstructured data generated from their daily business operations, processes and interactions with customers on various platforms, including channels such as Facebook, Blogs, Twitter, Wikis, YouTube, Mobile Apps and etc. Increasingly, they are beginning to see the competitive edge of using business intelligence & analytics tools and techniques to gain actionable business insights to guide day-to-day operations, drive business decisions and formulate future strategies. NYP s Diploma in Business Intelligence & Analytics is the first of its kind in Singapore with an emphasis on business and social analytics. Designed around a theme that integrates four focus areas, namely, Business, Social Media, IT and Analytics, this course is about empowering students with the skills to creatively leverage IT, social media technologies and business analytics techniques to gain insights into different business aspects. Besides gaining expertise in various business analytics tools, students will learn to discover useful patterns and trends to predict and improve business performance. With this programme, students will gain first-hand experience in harnessing, correlating and analysing data across various IT systems, social media channels and mobile platforms and be ready for a career in analytics and social media applications. In this course, students will acquire a strong foundation in IT to implement solutions to harness and aggregate data across platforms such as social media, web or mobile channels, coupled with a good knowledge of data management concepts and the ability to leverage business analytics techniques and tools to gain insights into different business aspects. Students can pursue their interest from among the following areas: Social Media Technologies Mobile Computing & Solutions Business Intelligence Analytics & Visualisation In a progressive and integrative approach, through hands-on real-world projects and case studies, students will learn how business and analytical concepts, IT and social media solutions come together to empower businesses to make smarter decisions in today s globalised world. DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & ANALYTICS 151

21 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & ANALYTICS 152 The value-added ITplus+ learning experience for students is enhanced through: a full-time industry project to sharpen their technical knowledge, business acumen and project management skills local or overseas industrial attachment at companies or R&D centres to gain real-life work experience and industry exposure overseas immersion opportunities to broaden their horizons and help them cultivate a global mindset various professional certifications offered by technology leaders such as IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Cisco Systems, Red Hat, etc. COURSE AIMS The course aims to develop and equip students with: essentials of social sciences and business concepts such as psychology, sociology, communication skills and consumer behaviour; the ability to conceptualise and develop innovative applications delivered through social media channels and/or mobile platforms; the techniques and concepts on data modelling, analytics and visualisation techniques to visualise, analyse and interpret data to derive useful insights for developing corporate strategies; the ability to design enterprise collaboration applications to enable collaboration and networking across departments and divisions. Duration: 3 academic years on a full-time basis. CAREER PROSPECTS With an NYP Diploma in Business Intelligence & Analytics, graduates will be highly sought-after in virtually all sectors of the business world. They can expect to enjoy dynamic and rewarding careers with industry leaders. Career opportunities include: Applications Specialists Business Analysts Web & Social Media Developers Analytics Associates Research Analysts CRM Analysts Business & Social Media Strategists Entrepreneurs With the Diploma in Business Intelligence & Analytics, graduates will have opportunities to pursue further studies with good advanced standing in relevant degree courses at reputable universities in Singapore, the UK, Australia, the US, Canada and New Zealand. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants for this diploma course must have obtained the following minimum GCE O Level results: English Language (EL1) Grade 1 7 Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) Grade 1 6 Any 2 other subjects, excluding CCA Grade 1 6 Please refer to section on Entry Requirements for Diploma Courses for more details. COURSE STRUCTURE YEAR 1 SEMESTERS 1 & 2 Core Modules IT1321 Programming Essentials IT1322 Principles of Web Usability Design IT1323 Psychology & Sociology IT1324 Law & Ethics of IT IT1325 Computing Mathematics IT1329 Web Usability Design Project IT1331 Object-Oriented Programming IT1332 Social Media Technologies IT1333 Statistics IT1334 Consumer Behaviour IT1335 Communication Skills I IT1339 Social Media Applications Project General Studies

22 YEAR 2 SEMESTERS 1 & 2 Core Modules IT2321 Mobile Applications Development IT2322 Quantitative Methods IT2323 Database Systems: Modelling and Design IT2324 Network Technology IT2325 Communication Skills II IT2329 Mobile Innovation Project IT2331 Industry Analysis IT2332 Data Visualisation IT2333 Advanced Database Systems IT2334 Software Engineering Practices IT2335 Predictive Modelling IT2339 Business Analytics & Visualisation Project General Studies Prescribed Electives Three modules from the following: IT3341 Analytics for Financial Services IT3342 Analytics for Healthcare IT3343 Analytics for Retail & Hospitality IT3344 Cloud-Based Analytics IT3345 Social Media Analytics IT3346 Enterprise Social Computing YEAR 3 SEMESTERS 1 & 2 Core Modules IT3321 Enterprise Business Analytics IT3322 Data Privacy and Security IT3329 Enterprise Analytics Case Study IT3331 Final Year Project IT3332 Industrial Placement Programme IT3333 Overseas Placement Programme General Studies DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & ANALYTICS 153

23 IT1101 I Computing Mathematics 1 This module is designed to equip students the fundamentals of Computing Mathematics and Calculus, and shall form the foundation for more advanced mathematics topics. The topics covered include Number System, Set Theory and Logic, Matrices, Relations, Functions, Differentiation and Integration. IT1201 I Computing Mathematics 2 This subject covers Basic Statistical Concepts and Applications. The topics cover basic concepts on Descriptive Statistics, Linear Regression and Correlation, Permutation and Combination, Probability Theory and Probability Distributions which will serve as foundation for subsequent topics such as Estimation and Hypothesis Testing. IT1110 I Communication Skills 1 This module equips students with essential skills in basic communications. Topics covered include elements of the communication process, interpersonal communication, working in teams, managing conflicts, writing and presentation skills. These topics will complement other modules in the diploma course. IT1202 I Internet Applications Development This module teaches students the underlying mechanism of clientserver architecture and general understanding of Internet architecture and development of applications for the Internet. Students will be equipped with the necessary skills to develop web-based database applications using Internet scripting languages. Security issues in the development of Internet applications will be discussed. SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IT1111 I Programming Essentials This module covers the application of Java programming to problems that require structured thinking. Students learn to think through different kinds of problems and formalise the process of problem-solving strategy by defining the problem, looking for alternatives as solutions and presenting the solutions using Java. It also teaches programming as a rigorous discipline to be applied independent of computer type, language or application, and deals mainly with the fundamental programming constructs, its grouping towards comprising a program, the program structure as a whole and the communication between various segments of the program. It also covers program testing, debugging, and a number of program design tools and techniques used to express the solutions needed to solve the impending problem. IT1199 I Interactive Web Applications Development Project This module provides the students with the practical experience of applying their knowledge gained in the Interactive Web Application Development module. The students should be able to make use of common Internet scripting language to develop useful web applications. IT1204 I Data Structures and Algorithms This module teaches concepts of data structures and algorithms for effective problem-solving skills and implementation of solution using Java. It focuses on dynamic data structures such as stacks, queues, linked lists, trees and graphs. Algorithms for searching and sorting, including common algorithm design techniques, will also be introduced. IT1205 I Operating Systems This module introduces the fundamental concepts of operating systems to students. It provides an overview on different types of operating systems such as Windows and Linux, as well as their general functions. It discusses essential operating system components and concepts in the area of process management, memory management, storage management and file management in detail. IT1209 I Interactive Web Applications Development This module will introduce the basic concepts of the Internet and hypertext and how these concepts are integrated to provide powerful World Wide Web applications over the Internet. The focus is on learning the theory behind current web-based development tools and technologies and to develop intelligent and dynamic web-based applications with web application development technologies.

24 IT1210 I Communication Skills 2 This module develops critical communication and interactive skills needed by students in preparation for their entry into the job market as working professionals. It focuses on interpersonal skills and various types of business communication needed at the work place. Topics include business correspondence, writing resumes, interview skills, conflict management and negotiation skills. IT1213 I Data Communications and Networking This module focuses on network terminology and protocols, local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), Open System Interconnection (OSI) models, cabling, routers, router configuration, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IPv4) addressing and network standards. program design tools and techniques used to express the solutions needed to solve the impending problem. IT1322 I Principles of Web Usability Design This module will cover general subject of colour, design elements, design principles, design structure and interactivity interface of websites. It will also covers the basic concepts of the Internet, Internet architecture, Internet services, Internet scripting language and rich media technologies for the creation of interactive web applications. It will equip the student to formulate and implement a web site strategy which will raise website's productivity well above the norm. The students will be exposed to SEO tools, techniques and analysis. IT1218 I Law and Ethics of IT This module aims to provide students with an awareness of the ethics and law of IT. It covers issues like intellectual property rights protection and infringement, copyright and plagiarism, software piracy, computer crimes, internet fraud, objectionable materials, confidentiality in the information age. Singapore s Copyright Law, Computer Misuse Act and Electronic Transaction Act will also be covered at an awareness level. IT1299 I IT Innovation Project This module fosters the creative talent of the students, encourages experimentation, and instills in them an innovation mindset in the realms of information technology. The module encourages feasible value-added and practical innovative IT ideas. It provides the students with the practical experience of transforming and realising these innovations by applying and synthesising the technical knowhow they have acquired. IT1321 I Programming Essentials This module covers the application of programming to problems that require structured thinking. Students learn to think through different kinds of problems and formalise the process of problem-solving strategy. It also teaches programming as a rigorous discipline to be applied independent of computer type, language or application, and deals mainly with the fundamental programming constructs, its grouping towards comprising a program, the program structure as a whole and the communication between various segments of the program. It also covers program testing, debugging, and a number of IT1323 I Psychology & Sociology This module introduces students to the basic concepts of psychology and sociology for online media applications. Students will learn Psychology theories such as personality profiles, online social behaviour, online interpersonal relationships, cognition, perception, emotion, motivation and Sociology theories such as online media & socialisation, group dynamics, social identity and social action. IT1324 I Law & Ethics of IT This module aims to provide students with an awareness of the ethics and law of IT and in the Social Media space. It covers issues like intellectual property rights protection and infringement, copyright and plagiarism, software piracy, computer crimes, internet fraud, objectionable materials, confidentiality in the information age. Singapore s Copyright Law, Computer Misuse Act and Electronic Transaction Act will also be covered at an awareness level. IT1325 I Computing Mathematics This module is designed to equip students the fundamentals of Computing Mathematics and Calculus, and shall form the foundation for more advanced mathematics topics. The topics covered include Number System, Set Theory and Logic, Matrices, Relations, Functions, Differentiation and Integration. IT1329 I Web Usability Design Project This module provides the students with the practical experience of applying their knowledge gained in Psychology & Sociology and Principles of Design and Web usability modules. The students SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 155