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

25 SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - will make use of the web development tools to develop innovative and optimized web solutions for business applications and social connections. The concept of data management will also be introduced to the students. IT1331 I Object-Oriented Programming This module introduces students to the fundamentals of object orientation and equips them object oriented programming skills. Students will learn various object oriented programming topics such as classes, objects, abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism. Students will learn how to implement these concepts using programming languages. IT1332 I Social Media Technologies This module will cover the history and evolution of Social Media since the Usenet systems till present day. It will provide students with the understanding of social media technologies and applications in the areas of communication, collaboration, multimedia, entertainment and brand monitoring. Students will be equipped with the concepts and techniques to develop social applications on top of popular social networking platforms. IT1333 I Statistics This module covers basic statistical concepts and applications, and includes topics such as permutation and combination, probability theory, probability distribution, estimation, hypothesis testing, least squares method, simple linear regression and correlation. IT1334 I Consumer Behaviour This module provides students with an understanding of the role and applications of consumer behaviour in the digital market place. Students will acquire a conceptual understanding of how new trends and technologies change the way marketing is done on the internet. It covers the concepts of how consumers make decisions both individually and in groups in an ever changing and dynamic environment. Topics covered include personality, attitudes, beliefs, demographics, psychographics, cultural values, group dynamics, perception and motivation. IT1335 I Communication Skills I This module teaches students to communicate effectively and skilfully in an academic and professional environment. It explores areas in effective communication, reading, listening, technical writing, proposal writing and oral presentation. It helps students develop good communication strategies to improve interpersonal and teamwork skills. IT1339 I Social Media Applications Project This module will provide students with a platform to analyse, strategise and implement workable projects, applying and integrating knowledge they have acquired in Social Media Technologies and Consumer Behaviour. The students, working in teams, will collaborate to deliver innovative social media and digital marketing solutions to fulfill new business needs. The concept and importance of using analytics to measure engagement, analyse conversation, identify influence mapping and spot market trend will be introduced to the students. IT1501 I Computing Mathematics 1 This module is designed to teach students the fundamentals of computing mathematics and form the foundation for more advanced mathematics topics. The topics covered include number system, set theory and logic, relation and function, algebra, trigonometry and matrices. IT1506 I Data Structures and Programming Techniques This module is designed to equip students with a good fundamental of programming structures, techniques and practices so that they can become comfortable with and adaptable to any programming languages in future. 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. Students will be taught to apply Java Programming to problems that require structured thinking. Fundamental concepts of data structures and algorithms will be covered. They include stacks, queue, linked lists and trees. 156

26 IT1507 I Web Applications Development This module introduces 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 including HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, Java Applets, Visual Studio and Personal Web Server; and to develop intelligent and dynamic web-based applications with this array of web application development technologies. IT1521 I Computing Mathematics 1 This module is designed to teach 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. IT1523 I Programming Essentials This module introduces students to the notion of programming and the steps involved in developing a program. Students learn to use pseudo code and flowcharts to outline the logic of a simple program. The main features of Java, the programming language used in the course, are presented. A variety of practical exercises is employed to teach the use of operators, variables, flow control, methods and arrays. IT1524 I Web Applications Development This module introduces the concepts of client and server based Web application development, including Web page design, markup languages, scripting languages, and server development technologies. The latest tools and techniques are taught, enabling the student to create compelling, highly interactive Web sites. IT1525 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. IT1526 I InfoSecurity Technology, Law and Ethics This module gives a broad overview of information processing, communication systems, database management and software development. Key information security components encompassing confidentiality, integrity and availability (CIA) are introduced from the personal and enterprise perspectives. Students will acquire a broad understanding of proper conduct as well as the handling and use of information resources in accordance to generally accepted ethical code. They will also learn and appreciate the risks and ramifications associated with illegal activities including attacks of various forms and misuses. An overview of client-side security, privacy and infosecurity-related laws in Singapore, such as computer misuses act, electronic transaction act and evidence act will be presented with case studies and past incidences. IT1527 I Web Applications Project This module provides the students with the practical experience of applying their knowledge gained in Web Applications Development module. The students, working in teams, will make use of web-based development tools and technologies to develop, test and implement innovative and useful web applications. IT1531 I Computing Mathematics 2 This subject covers basic statistical concepts and applications. The topics cover basic concepts on Descriptive Statistics, Permutation and Combination, Probability Theory, Probability Distributions which will serve as foundation for subsequent topics such as Estimation and Hypothesis Testing and Correlation and Linear Regression. IT1532 I Object-Oriented Programming This module is designed to teach students the concepts of objectoriented programming including abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism. Students will learn how to implement these concepts in Java through hands-on practical. Java Swing and Java Applets will be taught to demonstrate how object-orientation is inherent in the language itself. Java security framework and cryptographic concept will be covered. IT1533 I Network Technology This module is designed to provide a broad understanding of network technology. Topics covered include basic networking concepts, the OSI Reference Model, network topologies, Local Area SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 157

27 SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Network standards and protocols such as Ethernet, Token Ring and FDDI, Wide Area Network protocols such as Frame Relay, ATM, the various internetworking devices and also Virtual LAN. This module also focuses on the various TCP/IP protocols and applications which are the underlying technologies for the Internet. Network design and case studies will be introduced to illustrate connectivity among LAN segments to WAN through service provider networks using TCP/IP and Ethernet as core technologies. IT1534 I Cryptography and Applications This module leads the students to discover and learn how cryptography can be used to meet confidentiality and integrity challenges posed by the info security threats. It covers a sound foundation of cryptography including different types of symmetric, asymmetric and message digest algorithms along with techniques to apply correct cryptographic mechanism to achieve specific security objectives. It also provides a comprehensive coverage on the public key infrastructure (PKI), digital signature, key management, authentication and non-repudiation services with application scenarios. The students will subsequently learn introductory topics on steganography, digital watermarking and digital rights management. IT1535 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. IT1537 I Object-Oriented Programming Project This module provides students with the practical experience of applying their knowledge gained in Object-Oriented Programming module. They will apply the Object-Oriented programming concepts and are also expected to code and implement object-oriented applications with graphical user interfaces, file manipulation and I/O. IT1561 I Computing Mathematics 1 This module teaches the fundamentals of Computing Mathematics and forms the foundation for more advanced mathematics topics. The topics covered include Number System, Set Theory and Logic, Relation and Function, Algebra, Trigonometry and Matrices. IT1564 I Web Applications Development This module introduces the basic concepts of the Internet and Internet architecture. The module also covers the Internet services, web page design and markup languages, Internet scripting languages, Ajax and Java Applet for the creation of interactive web applications. IT1565 I Essentials of Marketing This module provides an overview of the fundamentals of marketing and marketing mix. It includes marketing management concepts and differences between consumer and business markets, and the integration of product, price, place and promotion in producing an effective marketing plan. IT1566 I Business Processes and Information Systems This module introduces processes across different business functions within and beyond organisations and their impact to overall business strategy. It will also cover how information systems and IT technologies can be implemented to manage business processes to improve overall business performance and adapt to constant business changes. Case studies will be discussed to help students appreciate these concepts. IT1568 I Web Applications Project This module provides the students with the practical experience of applying their knowledge gained in Web Applications Development module. The students, working in teams, will make use of web-based development tools and technologies to develop, test and implement innovative and useful web applications. IT1571 I Computing Mathematics 2 This module covers basic statistical concepts and applications. Topics include permutation and combination, probability theory, probability distribution, estimation, hypothesis testing, least square method, simple linear regression and correlation. IT1572 I Applications Usability Design This module presents the concepts and techniques for developing usable human-computer interfaces which permit the user to find what he or she wants, find it quickly and carry out any interaction effectively and efficiently. The usability concept will be illustrated in

28 depth by using extensive design samples. The usability design will be practised and articulated during critic sessions. IT1573 I Software Engineering Practices This module presents the concepts and methodologies to construct robust software systems and to better manage software projects. It covers Unified Process which guides the developers with techniques, tools, models and best practices throughout the development lifecycle. Students will also be exposed the use of Unified Modeling Language to facilitate analysis and design of projects, as well as project management to ensure a successful delivery of software projects. 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. IT1578 I Interactive Web Design Project This module provides the students with the practical experience of applying their knowledge gained in the Applications Usability Design and the Interactive Media and Web Design modules. The students, working in groups, will make use of interactive Web design and development tools to design, develop, test and implement interactive websites. IT1574 I Interactive Media and Web Design This module teaches students how to design and develop web-based interactive media applications using web authoring tools with focus on web interactivity and incorporating Rich Internet Applications (RIA). Students will be equipped with skills to design and author interactive content for unique, engaging websites and creative presentations. Other skills include incorporating basic database and optimisation of multimedia assets for web delivery, web services, and generating dynamic content from web services. IT1575 I Communication Skills 1 This module equips students with essential skills in basic communications. Topics covered include elements of the communication process, barriers to communications, effective writing skills, report writing and oral presentation skills. These topics will complement other modules in the diploma course. IT1576 I Object-Oriented Programming This module is designed to teach students the concepts of the object-oriented programming, including abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism. Students will learn how to implement these concepts in Java through hands-on practical. Java Swing and Java Applets will be taught to demonstrate how object-orientation is inherent in the language itself. IT1577 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 IT1605 I Network Technology This module is designed to provide a broad understanding of network technology. Topics covered include basic networking concepts, the OSI Reference Model, network topologies, Local Area Network standards and protocols such as Ethernet, Token Ring and FDDI, Wide Area Network protocols such as Frame Relay, ATM, the various internetworking devices and also Virtual LAN. This module also focuses on the various TCP/IP protocols and applications which are the underlying technologies for the Internet. Network design and case studies will be introduced to illustrate connectivity among LAN segments to WAN through service provider networks using TCP/IP and Ethernet as core technologies. IT1606 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. IT1607 I Object-Oriented Programming This module is designed to teach students the concepts of objectoriented programming including abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism. Students will learn how to implement these concepts in Java through hands-on practical. Java Swing and Java Applets will be taught to demonstrate how object-orientation is inherent in the language itself. SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 159

29 SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - IT1621 I Computing Mathematics 1 This module teaches the fundamentals of Computing Mathematics and forms the foundation for more advanced mathematics topics. The topics covered include Number System, Set Theory and Logic, Relation and Function, Algebra, Trigonometry and Matrices. IT1622 I IT for Financial Services This module provides a broad understanding of the principles and practices of information technology in banking and financial services industry. It will cover the concept of information processing and IT applications in financial institutions. The module also provides students the experience of using workplace applications, equipping them with advanced electronic spreadsheet application capability for problem solving and business analysis. IT1623 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. IT1624 I Web Applications Development This module provides students with the knowledge and skills to develop web applications using the latest web technologies. The module covers the basic concepts of the Internet, Internet architecture, Internet services, web page design and markup languages, Internet scripting languages, Ajax, Java Applet and Web 2.0 technologies for the creation of interactive web applications. Students will be equipped with the latest techniques and authoring skills to develop and integrate different media and resources for web interactive applications. IT1625 I Principles of Accounting This module provides students with an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of accounting, covering service and merchandising enterprises in the forms of sole proprietorships and companies. Topics covered include fundamental accounting principles, accounting for assets and liabilities, and measurement of profits. Students will also learn to interpret financial statements through the use of financial ratios. Students will be taught the use of a computerised accounting system or software. IT1629 I Web Applications Project This module provides the students with the practical experience of applying their knowledge gained in Web Applications Development module. The students, working in teams, will make use of web-based development tools and technologies to develop innovative and useful web applications. IT1631 I Computing Mathematics 2 This module covers basic statistical concepts and applications. Topics include permutation and combination, probability theory, probability distribution, estimation, hypothesis testing, least square method, simple linear regression and correlation. IT1632 I Object-Oriented Programming This module introduces students to the fundamentals of object orientation and equips them object oriented programming skills. Students will learn various object oriented programming topics such as classes, objects, abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism. Students will learn how to implement these concepts using programming languages such as Java. IT1633 I Capital Markets and Financial Instruments This module provides students with an understanding of capital markets and its behavior, as well as the various financial instruments available and used in financing business with emphasis on long term equity and debt instruments. It includes topics such as capital structure, cost and capital, stock market, bond market, money market, bonds, notes and shares. 160

30 IT1634 I Economics This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the basic principles of economics and the framework of economic reasoning as applied in business. Topics covered include the principles of demand and supply, theory of the firm, production costs, profit maximisation, market structures, inflation and unemployment, monetary and fiscal policies and foreign exchange. IT1635 I Communication Skills 1 This module equips students with essential skills in basic communications. Topics covered include elements of the communication process, barriers to communications, effective writing skills, report writing and oral presentation skills. These topics will complement other modules in the diploma course. IT1639 I Object-Oriented Programming Project This module provides students with the practical experience of applying their knowledge gained in Object-Oriented Programming module. They will apply Object-Oriented programming concepts and are also expected to code and implement application programs with graphical user interface, files manipulation and I/O. IT1753 I Principles of Computing This module introduces a structured approach to problem solving independent of computer type or language. Students are taught to plan and describe program logic using flowcharts and pseudo codes. Programming fundamentals such as algorithm, logic, computer representation of information, variables and data types are covered. IT1756 I Web Design and Multimedia Project This module aims at exploring students innovative ideas in applying their IT knowledge and skills. Students will apply various technologies such as graphics animation, action scripts and macro programming in developing useful applications rich in multimedia for business and engineering. IT1761 I Computing Mathematics 2 This module introduces the concepts and applications of basic probability and statistics for solving problems related to data analysis and decision-making in a wide variety of disciplines. Topics include permutation and combination, probability theory, probability distribution, estimation, hypothesis testing, least square method, simple regression and correlation. IT1691 I Object-Oriented Programming Project This module provides students with the practical experience of applying their knowledge gained in Object-Oriented Programming using Java module. They will apply Object-Oriented Programming concepts and are also expected to code and implement Java application programs with graphical user interface, files manipulation and I/O. IT1751 I Computing Mathematics 1 This module covers the fundamentals of computing mathematics which include number system, set theory and logic, relation and function, Boolean algebra, trigonometry, matrices and linear equations. IT1752 I Digital Electronics This module provides foundation knowledge of logic functions and circuits for analysis, application and troubleshooting. It focuses on digital techniques essential to the study of microprocessor technology and sequential logic control. Topics covered include number systems and arithmetic, combinational logic, sequential logic, interfacing, semiconductor memory technology and microprocessors system. IT1762 I Data Structures and Algorithms This module covers concepts of data structures and algorithms for effective problem solving and implementation of programs. Topics include dynamic data structures such as stacks, queues, linked lists and trees. Algorithms for searching and sorting will be covered. IT1764 I Fundamentals of Networking This module provides students with the basic concept of networking and data communications. It covers networking fundamentals, network terminology and protocols, local area networks, wide area networks, Open System Interconnection (OSI), various types of transmission media, internetworking devices, Ethernet technologies and switching, TCP/IP protocol suites and internet protocol addressing and packet analysis and network standards. SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 161

31 SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - IT1766 I IT Innovation Project This module aims to develop the creative talent, innovation mindset and problem solving skills of the students. Students will explore quality methods, generate creative ideas to solve problems in daily life and transform them into innovative practices by applying the technical know-how. IT1768 I Database Systems This module covers the components of a database system and its database management system from a relational model perspective. The module describes the fundamentals of database management systems which include logical and physical design of a relational database, as well as SQL in data definition, data retrieval, data manipulation, database administration and security. IT1769 I Laws 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. IT1770 I Communication Skills 1 This module teaches students to communicate effectively and skillfully in an academic and professional environment. It explores areas in effective communication, reading, listening, technical writing, proposal writing and oral presentation. It helps students develop good communication strategies to improve interpersonal and teamwork skills. IT1771 I IT in Engineering This module is designed to provide students with a broad knowledge of computer technology and information systems used in engineering industries. Basic topics covered include PC hardware and software, operating system concepts, database management systems and internet communications. The use of IT in specific industries such as Manufacturing, Logistics and Transportation will also be covered in detail. IT2106 I IP Technology and Networking This module continues from DCN. It leverages on the concepts, standards and protocols covered in DCN, to support the concepts of IP Technology and Networking, particularly in the key areas of routers and routing. It includes WAN, routing concepts, routing protocols, distance vector and link state routing, Cisco IOS, router configuration, RIPv1, RIPv2, EIGRP, OSPF, VLSM and CIDR. Students will get handson experience to configure routers to meet networking requirements. IT2116 I Software Engineering This module begins with a formal definition of software engineering. The details of a software development life cycle are elaborated and serve as a guide to a maturing engineering discipline. The related issues such as software quality and configuration management are also introduced to provide the students with sound understanding to produce a high quality software system. Various software testing techniques will be introduced to identify the test cases for software validation. Project management techniques such as project planning and control will be taught. IT2118 I InfoSecurity Technology This module covers the essential aspects of information security from personal and enterprise perspectives. It begins with an understanding about information security risks and motivation. Information security policies, procedures, security technologies, regulatory issues and information ethics will be covered. IT2126 I Object-Oriented Programming This module is designed to teach students the concepts of objectoriented programming, including abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism. Students will learn how to implement these concepts in Java through hands-on practical. Java Swing and Java Applets will be taught to demonstrate how object-orientation is inherent in the language itself. IT2127 I C# Application Development This module provides students training in the fundamentals of developing software applications using the C# programming language, with an emphasis on object oriented programming techniques and the Microsoft environment. 162

32 IT2128 I C++ Application Development This module provides students training in the fundamentals of developing software applications using the C++ programming language, with an emphasis on object oriented programming techniques and the Microsoft environment. IT2129 I VB.NET Application Development This module introduces the principle features and concepts of Visual Basic.Net application development. Students will learn how to create engaging, useful applications that take advantage of the rich software libraries that are readily available. A definite degree of emphasis is given to polishing the object-oriented programming skills and practical experiences of the students. IT2140 I Object-Oriented Analysis and Design This module introduces various object-oriented modelling techniques and the system implementation issues. Student will learn the use of Unified Modelling Language (UML) to facilitate the analysis and design of projects which include creation of use case diagram, sequence diagram and class diagram. IT2155 I Digital Media Interaction Design This module introduces the importance of user interface design for digital media. It covers design methodology from human computer interaction approach, guidelines and standards for using different types of digital media, and techniques used to perform usability testing. The issues on accessibility, personalisation and globalization are also discussed. IT2201 I Database Management Systems This module covers the components of a database system together with its database management system from a relational model perspective with brief mention of other models of database systems such as hierarchical and network models. It also describes the conceptual, logical and physical design of a relational database, as well as SQL in data definition, data retrieval and data manipulation. The module also introduces the concepts of database administration, security and integrity in the areas of database backup, recovery and concurrency. IT2203 I Enterprise Applications Development This module introduces students to large-scale software development for the enterprise. It discusses issues that are related to enterprise application development, involving team collaboration, enterprise component development, security, integration, testing, deployment and maintenance. Students will then learn how to develop enterprise applications and use the latest enterprise development tools. Topics on Internet security will be discussed too. IT2274 I Java Enterprise Development This module covers advanced Java technologies that are required to develop enterprise Java application. Topics include development of light-weight server-side programs with Servlets, dynamic web application development using Java Server Pages (JSP), development of J2EE business component (Enterprise Beans) with session and entity beans, introduction to J2EE Best Practices and patterns for Java enterprise application design, introduction to Open Source Servlet Framework, and the use of XML in Java. IT2297 I Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Project This module aims to provide students with the object-oriented analysis skills and design knowledge to build application systems using appropriate methodology and tools. Projects are built on simulated real-world applications usually in the investment, finance and health care industries to enhance students knowledge in building business information systems. IT2298 I Enterprise Applications Development Project This module integrates the various skills of the students from database management, human computer interface, software engineering and.net enterprise application development to deliver a compelling and well engineered multi-tier.net Enterprise Application. IT2299 I Java Enterprise Development Project This module integrates the various skills of the students from human computer interface, software engineering and Java enterprise application development to deliver a compelling and well engineered Java Enterprise Application. SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 163

33 SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - IT2321 I Mobile Applications Development This module introduces students to different genres of mobile devices and focuses on giving students a good understanding on mobile communication architecture, protocol, gateway, security, integration and implementation. Students will be equipped with the concepts and techniques to develop innovative mobile applications such as location-aware services and geo-spatial apps. IT2322 I Quantitative Methods This module introduces the key quantitative concepts and methods that are frequently used in enterprises for decision making. Students will acquire the skill sets of quantitative models to formulate, evaluate and solve business problems. IT2323 I Database Systems: Modelling and Design This module covers the components of a database system together with its database management system from a relational model perspective with brief mention of other models of database systems such as hierarchical and network models. It also describes the conceptual, logical and physical design of a relational database, as well as SQL in data definition, data retrieval and data manipulation. IT2324 I Network Technology This module is designed to provide a broad understanding of network technology. Topics covered include basic networking concepts, the OSI Reference Model, network topologies, Local Area Network standards and protocols such as Ethernet, Token Ring and FDDI, Wide Area Network protocols such as Frame Relay, ATM, the various internetworking devices and also Virtual LAN. This module also focuses on the various TCP/IP protocols and applications which are the underlying technologies for the Internet. Network design and case studies will be introduced to illustrate connectivity among LAN segments to WAN through service provider networks using TCP/IP and Ethernet as core technologies. IT2325 I Communication Skills II 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. IT2329 I Mobile Innovation Project This module will provide a platform for students to apply concepts and techniques taught in Mobile Applications Development and Database modules to develop innovative applications that will be used to engage end-users anytime, anywhere via selected mobile platforms and devices in an optimized form factor. These mobile applications can be used to harness data from end-users as well as access processed analytics information. The concept of mobile analytics will also be introduced to the students. IT2331 I Industry Analysis This module will introduce students to key vertical segments (e.g. financial services, healthcare, infocomm, urban solutions and retail services) and their differences in terms of structure and needs. Students will learn the differences in terms of overall opportunity, go-to-market strategies, sales and distribution strategies and service requirements, with particular attention on the corresponding requirements on data management and information processing. IT2332 I Data Visualisation This module covers the theories of visual representation of data as well as the various visualisation techniques for effective communication of information through graphical means. Topics include information presentation, information graphics, thematic map, statistic graphics, information representation, graphic design, visualisation algorithms, modelling & simulations, visual representation and interaction techniques. IT2333 I Advanced Database Systems This module introduces students to advanced topics in online analytical processing (OLAP) concepts. It covers advance database technologies like distributed databases, data warehousing using star schema, data mining and cube databases. This module also covers in-depth understanding and usage of queries for business reporting. IT2334 I Software Engineering Practices This module begins with a formal definition of software engineering. The details of a software development life cycle are elaborated and serve as a guide to a maturing engineering discipline. Project management concepts are introduced. Related issues such as software quality and configuration management are also introduced to provide an understanding of how to produce a high quality 164

34 software system. A fundamental understanding of object-oriented concepts will be discussed, including the illustration of objectoriented analysis and design development. Unified Modelling Language (UML) is used to facilitate the modelling of analysis and design. Various software testing techniques are introduced to identify the test cases for software validation. IT2335 I Predictive Modelling This module introduces to students the overview of predictive modelling technologies. Topics include quantitative prediction, types of predictive models, logistic regression, decision trees and assessment methods to evaluate and compare prediction models. Students will learn how to develop predictive models based on collected data using selected software tools. IT2336 I Business Analytics and Visualisation Project This module exposes students to some real-life implementation of business analytics approaches by using various visualisation methods and analytics tools. Students will embark on a development project which combines their computing skills and fundamental concepts learnt with available tools and metrics into an application or dashboard for measuring, analysing and interpreting data within the context of specific business goals and objectives. IT2506 I E-Business Applications This module introduces the fundamental concepts of e-business, including its underlying information technologies, business processes, and applications in various industries in the aspect of customer-to-business, business-to-business, and intra-organisational transactions. Students will acquire hands-on experience in the analysis, design, development and implementation of e-business applications using appropriate application tools. IT2521 I Database Management Systems This module covers the components of a database system together with its database management system from a relational model perspective with brief mention of other models of database systems such as hierarchical and network models. It also describes the conceptual, logical and physical design of a relational database, as well as SQL in data definition, data retrieval and data manipulation. The module also introduces the concept of Database Administration, Security and Integrity in the areas of Database Backup, Recovery and Concurrency. IT2522 I Risk and Incident Management This module aims to provide students with a sound foundation in management of information security risk to protect the business assets of an organization and how to implement and manage capabilities to detect, respond to and recover from information security incidences. This module starts with risk management methodology including asset classification, threat and vulnerability identification, risk evaluation, risk assessment, risk treatment, establishing mitigated controls and on-going monitoring. Students proceed to learn incident response process including incident response planning, detection, establishing response capability and management of post-incident activities including basics in disaster recovery and business continuity planning. IT2523 I Network Security This module aims to provide students with a sound understanding of the technologies and tools used in architecting and implementing effective wired and wireless network security solutions. It covers TCP/IP based secure network protocols, Firewall, Virtual Private Network, Intrusion prevention and detection and network admission control (NAC) systems. Students proceed to learn wireless security imperatives, standards, implementations, issues and countermeasures. IT2524 I Operating Systems This module introduces the fundamental concepts of operating systems to students. It discusses the different types of operating systems, the core components of operating systems and their related algorithms and security features. In addition, the students learn through hand-on exercises basic security administration and shell script programming for Windows and Linux. IT2525 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. SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 165

35 SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IT2529 I InfoSecurity Project This module provides the students with the practical experience of applying their knowledge gained from the other modules, including network security and risk and incident management. The students, working in teams, will make use of risk management methodology and tools as well as network security monitoring and assessment tools to develop, test and implement info security solutions for the given scenarios. IT2532 I Applications Security This module aims to provide a sound understanding of methods, process, tools and technologies in developing secured and security enabled software applications. It begins with the important techniques and concepts in developing secure applications throughout the software development life cycle, from planning to deployment. Students will learn techniques and process in building software applications to meet confidentiality, integrity, availability needs as well as authentication, non-repudiation and authorisation requirements. Application security testing techniques and tools, such as white box and black box security testing, and foundation of reverse engineering techniques will also be covered. IT2533 I Servers and Services Security Management This module aims to provide students with a good understanding in provisioning and management of secured server systems, software services and hosting environment. The server applications covered include secured configuration, system hardening, access and activity authentication, authorisation and monitoring of web server, application server, database server and hosting environment such as Windows and Unix operating systems. Students will also learn XML security, best practices and standards in securing web 2.0 and web services related security flaws. IT2534 I InfoSecurity Standards, Policies and Audit This module aims to provide students with a sound foundation of information security standards, formulating security policies, establishing appropriate controls followed by conducting reviews and audit. Students will learn information security audit process and techniques, including asset evaluation, establishing a riskbased audit strategy, audit planning, conducting audit followed by documenting and communicating of the findings. Students will also learn the use of Computer Assisted Auditing Techniques (CAAT) and auditing tools with their applications. IT2535 I Software Engineering Practices The module covers the concepts and details of the object oriented software development life cycle. Project management, software quality and configuration management concepts are introduced to provide an understanding of their importance in producing high quality software systems. Unified Modeling Language (UML) is taught to show how it is used to facilitate and document the models of analysis and design. Various software testing techniques are introduced to identify the test cases for software validation. IT2536 I Digital Forensic Technologies This module covers technologies and tools involved in digital evidence gathering, analysis and presentations. It introduces information recording, storage and retrieval technologies in magnetic, optical and electronic media, key industry standard volume and file system formats, advanced techniques and technologies in information retrieval from a given media, duplication technologies and procedures, heuristic and procedural data analysis techniques of examining the captured data, which is followed by the tools and technologies in of safeguarding evidences and reporting the findings. IT2539 I Applications Security Project This module provides the students with a platform to apply the knowledge acquired from the other info security modules in developing secured and security enabled software applications. The students will be able to employ the methods, processes, tools and technologies they have learnt to develop the projects in a simulated environment. IT2561 I Business Process Modelling and Simulation This module presents the concepts and techniques to design and model the business processes, as well as methodologies required to execute a methodical approach to translate business change requirements into IT solutions. Students will be equipped with a set of useful software tools for the modelling of business processes to perform simulation, analysis and optimisation to achieve business objectives. IT2563 I Java Applications Development This module covers Java technologies that are required to develop an enterprise Java application. Topics include development of lightweight server-side programs with Servlets, dynamic web application

36 development using Java Server Pages (JSP), development of Enterprise Java business component (Enterprise Beans) with session and entity beans, introduction to enterprise best practices and patterns for Java enterprise application design, introduction to Open Source Servlet Framework, and the use of XML in Java. finished products, focuses on various important aspects of integrated information management and its application. Students will have hands-on experience on the application of enterprise resource planning solutions, an integrated multi-module software tool that enables businesses to perform various operational functions. IT2564 I Database Management Systems This module covers the components of a database system together with its database management system from a relational model perspective. It also covers data modelling and design of a relational database, as well as SQL in data definition and data manipulation. The module also introduces the concept of data and database administration and transaction management. IT2572 I IT Services and Management This module provides an insight into the latest developments in the field of IT service management. It enables students to apply various methodologies regarding to planning, support, delivery and management of quality IT services. It covers concepts, terms, definitions, objectives, benefits and relationships within core IT service management processes and functions according to best practices framework. IT2565 I Communication Skills 2 This module equips students with essential skills in negotiation, notes-taking, preparation of visual aids, designing questionnaires, conducting surveys and essential information gathering techniques needed in other modules in the diploma course. IT2566 I Business Intelligence and Analytics This module introduces the concept and technologies such as Extract, Transform and Load, Data Warehouse, OLAP, Data Mining and Web Mining related to Business Intelligence. The students will be exposed to the use of Business Intelligence software tools to acquire, cleanse, enhance, and transform data into useful information for analysis and better business decision making. IT2568 I Java Applications Project This module provides the students with the practical experience of applying their knowledge gained in the Java Applications Development and the Database Management Systems modules. The students will apply the Object-Oriented programming and database concepts to develop, test and implement software application systems using Java technology. IT2571 I Enterprise Solutions for Business This module introduces students to the enterprise concepts and covers the specifications of enterprise systems, and activities of a business organisation from materials acquisition to delivery of IT2573 I Web Services Applications 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 trained using.net technologies to develop web-based database applications. Web services standards will be covered, which include Universal Description, Discovery and Integration (UDDI), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) and Web Services Description Language (WSDL). There will also be illustrations on how the use of such protocols makes web services platform, language and vendor independent and an ideal candidate for use in enterprise solutions. IT2574 I Network Technology This module is designed to provide a broad understanding of network technology. Topics covered include basic networking concepts, the OSI Reference Model, network topologies, Local Area Network standards and protocols such as Ethernet, Token Ring and FDDI, Wide Area Network protocols such as Frame Relay, ATM, the various internetworking devices and also Virtual LAN. This module also focuses on the various TCP/IP protocols and applications which are the underlying technologies for the Internet. Network design and case studies will be introduced to illustrate connectivity among LAN segments to WAN through service provider networks using TCP/IP and Ethernet as core technologies. SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 167

37 IT2575 I Principles of Accounting and Finance This module provides a basic understanding of accounting principles and concepts used in managing the finances of a business. Topics covered include accounting for asset and liabilities, measurement of profits, budgeting and forecasting, time value of money, capital investment decisions, and equity and debt financing. to provide an understanding of how to produce a high quality software system. A fundamental understanding of object-oriented concepts will be discussed, including the illustration of objectoriented analysis and design development. Unified Modelling Language (UML) is used to facilitate the modelling of analysis and design. Various software testing techniques are introduced to identify the test cases for software validation. IT2578 I Enterprise Solutions Project This module provides the students with the practical experience of applying their knowledge gained in the Enterprise Solutions for Business modules. The students, working in teams, will learn to enhance, test and deploy enterprise solutions leveraging enterprise service-oriented architecture to fulfill business needs. IT2605 I Applications of Web Services This module introduces the web services standards, which include Universal Description, Discovery and Integration (UDDI), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) and Web Services Description Language (WSDL). Students will learn how to consume external web services that are independent of platform, language and vendor. SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - IT2592 I E-Business Applications Development Project In this module, students will apply the knowledge acquired in the modules learnt to date. Working in teams, they will learn to develop e-business solutions based on real world business problem where they can integrate technology into high value-added areas such as distribution, sales and marketing and customer service to understand the various issues involved in e-business applications development and implementation. They are also encouraged to be entrepreneurial in their business approach and solutions. IT2601 I Database Management Systems This module covers the components of a database system together with its database management system from a relational model perspective with brief mention of other models of database systems such as hierarchical and network models. It also describes the conceptual, logical and physical design of a relational database, as well as SQL in data definition, data retrieval and data manipulation. The module also introduces the concept of Database Administration, Security and Integrity in the areas of Database Backup, Recovery and Concurrency. IT2604 I Software Engineering Practices This module begins with a formal definition of software engineering. The details of a software development life cycle are elaborated and serve as a guide to a maturing engineering discipline. Project management concepts are introduced. Related issues such as software quality and configuration management are also introduced IT2621 I Database Management Systems This module covers the components of a database system together with its database management system from a relational model perspective. It also covers data modelling and design of a relational database, as well as SQL in data definition and data manipulation. The module also introduces the concept of data and database administration and transaction management. IT2622 I Business Intelligence and Analytics This module introduces the concept and technologies such as Extract, Transform and Load, Data Warehouse, OLAP, Data Mining and Web Mining related to Business Intelligence. The students will be exposed to the use of Business Intelligence software tools to acquire, cleanse, enhance, and transform data into useful information for analysis and better business decision making. IT2623 I Business Process Management This module introduces the main types of business processes and their importance to the overall business performance and strategy. It covers the business process modelling techniques and analysis, business process reengineering, and business process outsourcing. Students will also have the opportunity to use software tools to design and model business processes. 168

38 IT2624 I Financial Management This module provides a basic understanding of the principles and concepts used in managing the finances of a business. Topics covered include budgeting and forecasting, working capital management and decision, time value of money, capital investment decisions, equity and debt financing. At the end of the module, students should be able to understand the various sources of financing available to a business and to evaluate the appropriateness of an investment. IT2625 I Communication Skills 2 This module equips students with essential skills in negotiation, notes-taking, preparation of visual aids, designing questionnaires, conducting surveys and essential information gathering techniques needed in other modules in the diploma course. IT2626 I Law, Governance and Ethics This module introduces the different aspects of corporate governance and compliance concerning financial institutions, as well as providing an awareness of the law and ethics of IT. It covers issues like intellectual property rights protection and infringement, copyright and plagiarism, software piracy, computer crimes, internet fraud, objectionable materials and confidentiality. Singapore s Copyright Law, Computer Misuse Act and Electronic Transaction Act will also be covered at an awareness level. The student will have the opportunity to use software tools that enables financial institutions and businesses to comply with legal requirements such as Sarbanes- Oxley Act and Basel II. IT2629 I Business Intelligence and Analytics Project This module provides the students with the practical experience of applying their knowledge gained in the Business Intelligence module. The students, working in teams, will be exposed to the use of rules-based management tools to experience and delivery business agility, as well as the use of business intelligence software tools to extract, cleanse, enhance, and transform data into useful information for analysis and decision making. IT2631 I Enterprise Applications Development This module introduces students to large-scale software development for the enterprise. It discusses issues that are related to enterprise application development, involving team collaboration, enterprise component development, security, integration, testing, deployment and maintenance. Students will then learn how to develop enterprise applications and use the latest enterprise development tools. IT2632 I Software Engineering Practices This module presents the concepts and methodologies to construct robust software systems and to better manage software projects. It covers Unified Process which guides the developers with techniques, tools, models and best practices throughout the development lifecycle. A fundamental understanding of object-oriented concepts will be discussed, including the illustration of object-oriented analysis and design development. Unified Modelling Language (UML) is used to facilitate the modelling of analysis and design. Various software testing techniques are introduced to identify the test cases for software validation. Project management is pivotal in this module to ensure a successful delivery of software projects. IT2633 I InfoSecurity and Business Continuity This module provides the fundamental knowledge required for Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery Planning, as well as the skills required to implement security measures to protect computer and network systems. The coverage includes understanding cryptography, payment system, client security, operating system security, web server security, network protocols, firewall, virtual private network, intrusion detection system, computer viruses, and Internet attacks. IT2634 I Risk Management This module introduces the major risk areas of market, credit and operational that affects a financial f institution s capital management. The students will learn the use of financial instruments to manage exposure to credit and market risk, the procedures and practices involved in the identification, analysis, assessment, control and minimisation of risk. They will also be expose to economic capital control and the impact of BIS II regulations. IT2635 I Investment and Financial Derivatives This module covers the basic principles of investment, financial derivatives, investment instruments and strategy, and the fundamental and technical approaches to security analysis. Topics include risk and return, stock and bond valuation, unit trusts, futures, forwards, options, swaps and efficient market hypothesis. SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 169

39 SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IT2639 I Enterprise Applications Project This module provides students with the practical experience of apply the concepts, techniques and technologies gained from Enterprise Application Development to develop multi-tier enterprise applications. The design of the enterprise application is deployable to multiple platforms such as mobile computing devices and client PCs. Students will work in teams and put project management into practice. IT2652 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 NT/2000/XP, Linux and Unix, 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. IT2656 I Mobile Services and Applications This module familiarises students with the mobile computing world. This course exposes students to the current trends in mobile services and applications. It focuses on new trends and various applications available in mobile services arena. It also introduces various concepts and ideas of in-trend applications running on mobile devices. IT2693 I IT Innovation Project This module aims at fostering creative talent, encouraging experimentation and instilling in students an innovative mindset by creating new business opportunities and solutions enabled by technologies. The module focuses on generating innovative ideas and their implementations, by applying and synthesising the business knowledge and technical know-how that the students have acquired. Students will work in teams and put project management into practice. IT2751 I Web Applications Development This module provides students with the knowledge and skills to develop web applications using the latest web technologies. Web application architecture and various issues related to web applications development will be covered. Students will learn how to create dynamic and interactive web pages using server-side programming to create web forms and web server controls, perform state management, secure and debug web applications, and manipulate data using database access techniques. IT2753 I Enterprise Resource Planning This module introduces students to enterprise resource planning concepts and covers the activities of an organisation from acquisition of raw materials to the delivery of finished products. It focuses on various important aspects of integrated information management and its application, including production planning, inventory and purchasing control, materials planning and capacity planning. Students will have hands-on experience on the application of ERP, integrated multi-module computer software that enables organisations to perform the above operational functions. IT2754 I Object-Oriented Programming This module introduces students to the fundamentals of object orientation and equips them object oriented programming skills. Students will learn various OO programming topics such as classes, objects, abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism. Students will learn how to implement these concepts using programming languages such as C# or Java. IT2755 I Software Engineering This module begins with a formal definition of software engineering. The software development life cycle is elaborated and serves as a guide to a maturing engineering discipline. Related issues such as software quality and configuration management are introduced to provide students with a good understanding of producing a high quality software system. Various software testing techniques will be introduced to identify the test cases for software validation. Project management techniques such as project planning and control will be taught. IT2756 I Internet Applications Development Project This module aims to enhance the creative talent, innovation mindset, problem solving skills and teamwork of the students. Students will apply Internet technologies and web skills to create interesting web portals and interactive web sites of a specific theme. Rich digital web media and interactive scripts will be employed for business and engineering use. IT2762 I Networking and Communications This module covers routing and switches technology, routing theory and router configuration. It includes routing concepts, routing

40 protocols, distance vector and link state routing theory, routing loop issues, router configuration and troubleshooting, access lists, classless routing, advanced routing protocols, switching concepts and configuration, Virtual LAN, Spanning Tree Protocols and Virtual Trunking Protocol. Students will get hands-on experience to configure routers and switches to meet stringent networking requirements. IT2770 I InfoSecurity Technology This module covers the essential aspects of information security from personal and enterprise perspectives. It provides an understanding of information security trends, security threats, security incidents, security policies, procedures and guidelines. IT2763 I Operating Systems This module covers the fundamental concepts of operating systems with a focus on the important features and functions of an operating system. These include the management of memory space and peripheral devices, file management, system security requirements and system administration. Students will also be exposed to different types of operating systems such as Windows, Linux and Unix. IT2771 I Rich Internet Application Development This module equips students with capability to develop Rich Internet Applications (RIA) which enables the deployment of content rich Web applications over the internet with the media rich power of the traditional desktop. Students will learn how to develop RIA applications targeted for multiple platforms such mobile and rich web applications. Evolving standards such as HTML5/CSS3, which provide support for drag-and-drop, video and animation, will also be covered. IT2766 I System Application and Control Project This module aims at exploring students innovative skills in applying their IT, interfacing and automation control knowledge. Students will develop applications used in a business and engineering environment, whereby data is acquired through various devices and subsequently processed for control, reporting and management purposes. IT2767 I Device Interfacing This module equips students with computer hardware fundamentals as well as application knowledge in computer interfacing techniques and programmable logic control. Topics covered include structure of computer systems, programmable logic programming and interfacing to a variety of devices such as RFID, biometric readers, GPS receivers and sensors. IT2768 I IT Services and Management This module provides an insight into the latest developments in the field of IT service management. It enables students to apply various methodologies regarding to planning, support, delivery and management of quality IT services. It covers concepts, terms, definitions, objectives, benefits and relationships within core IT service management processes and functions according to best practices framework. IT3111 I InfoSecurity Management This module provides a sound understanding of management and administration of InfoSecurity. It begins with an understanding of Infosecurity as a process followed by topics on security threats, security incidents, risk assessment and mitigation. Various aspects of information security policy, procedures, guidelines and standards, security administration fundamentals and physical security will be taught. Configurations and administrations of current operating systems such as Windows and Unix for the security requirements will be covered. IT3112 I System and Network Security This module provides a sound understanding of the technologies and tools used in architecting and implementing effective network security solutions. It begins with security foundation topics, including the use of applied cryptography, public key infrastructure, secure network protocols, wireless security and virtual private network to provide secure communications. IT3113 I Applications Security This module aims to provide a sound understanding of methods, process, tools and technologies in developing secured and security enabled software applications. It begins with the important techniques and concepts in developing secure applications throughout the software development life cycle, from planning to deployment. Students will learn techniques and process in building SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 171

41 SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - software applications to meet confidentiality, integrity, availability needs as well as authentication, non-repudiation and authorisation requirements. Application security testing techniques and tools, such as white box and black box security testing, and foundation of reverse engineering techniques will also be covered. IT3118 I Digital Forensics This module covers the proper handling, management and presentation of digital evidence. This includes the use of scientific methods for collection, preservation, identification, analysis, interpretation, documentation and presentation of digital evidence derived from digital sources so that they can be used as evidence in the judiciary courts. IT3125 I Psychology & Sociology for Online Media 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. Ethics and law in the social media space will also be introduced. IT3126 I Social Media Technologies This module will cover the history and evolution of Social Media since the Usenet systems till the present day. It will provide students with the understanding of social media technologies and applications in the areas of communication, collaboration, multimedia, entertainment and brand monitoring. Students will be equipped with the concepts and techniques to develop social applications on top of popular social networking platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. IT3127 I Enterprise Social Media In this module, students will be introduced to various collaborative tools and services. It will also cover the usage of Enterprise Social Media software (e.g. Microsoft SharePoint and IBM Lotus Connection) and tools to facilitate and foster new forms of employee engagement and innovation. Students will learn new forms of social collaboration, including knowledge sharing, knowledge management and workplace collaboration, and how to build and implement an Enterprise Social media strategy using the latest enterprise social medial platform. IT3128 I Social Media Marketing & Analytics This module provides the basic principles and concepts of social media marketing to create an effective social media marketing plan and the measurements of success. Students will learn how to optimise the use of social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to design an effective marketing strategy. It covers the use of social media analytics tools & metrics such as Google analytics and SPSS Modeller data mining & text analytics workbench, as well as social media monitoring tools such as Radian6 to understand customers sentiments and to evaluate the effectiveness of the marketing efforts. IT3154 I Computer Graphics This module covers the basic concepts of computer graphics and detailed fundamentals of 2D and 3D computer graphics, including the techniques and algorithms that can be applied to a wide range of applications that use computer graphics. Concepts on 3D modelling, transformations and rendering techniques will also be covered in detail, using the latest standard graphics packages and tools. IT3157 I Games Development This module teaches the fundamentals of game engine architecture design and development. Students will be introduced to the components and concepts encountered when developing a game engine. These include the translation of game play requirements into technical requirements, graphics engines, animation, lighting and texturing effects, mixing and streaming of sound and music, game artificial intelligence, modelling of real-world physics, user input devices and multiplayer game techniques. IT3158 I Visual Art Techniques This module provides an overview of the tools and techniques used to produce digital art for games and animation. This includes 2D and 3D art assets, animation, sound, and video. It covers the basic understanding of the tools required for programmers to work together with game artists. Upon completion of this module, students will understand the issues and terminologies used by game artists, and have a working knowledge of the common tools and techniques used in the industry. 172

42 IT3160 I Concepts of Geospatial Information System This module aims to introduce the fundamental concepts of a Geospatial Information System (GIS) as well as the properties and structure of a GIS map. Students will be taught the various map projections, the types of raster and vector data, spatial relationships as well as geo-processing tools. At the end of the course, the student will be able to understand what GIS is and how an organization can benefit from it through its experience of geographic datasets and features and being able to apply a systematic approach to finding patterns and relationships through data analysis. IT3161 I Geospatial Visualization This module will equip the students with the capability to build high performing and engaging web applications that incorporates GIS mapping, editing and geo-processing capabilities. It will cover the use of ArcGIS API to incorporate basemaps as well as working with queries to create GIS enabled web applications. At the end of the course, the student will be able to choose an application development environment that is suitable for a particular need as well as design an application for efficient querying and editing of GIS data. IT3180 I Emerging Trends and Technologies This module enables students to be exposed to the latest trends and technologies that are evolving in the IT industry. These include both hardware and software developments, which will be discussed in the form of workshop and/or seminars. IT3191 I InfoSecurity Case Study This module will expose students to some real-life implementation of InfoSecurity applications in various domains. Students will embark on development projects which provide them opportunities to apply the knowledge they acquired in the prescribed electives to deliver innovative and creative Information Security Applications. IT3193 I Digital Entertainment Case Study This module consolidates the knowledge learnt in the various industry modules and the technology in the digital entertainment specialisation they have learnt to research and deploy the use of IT in developing viable services for the digital entertainment industry. IT3176 I Mobile Applications Development This module introduces students to the application design and development for mobile devices. It presents current mobile devices and their application development environment. Together with Android, it will introduce techniques used to build applications running on handheld mobile devices. The development of web-based applications in the form of widget applications for these devices will be introduced together with Symbian OS. Wireless Networking Technologies such as GPRS, 3G, Wireless LAN will be introduced to enhance the students knowledge of mobile technology. IT3178 I Cloud Computing This module covers cloud computing, a paradigm of dynamically scalable and often virtualised resources and services which are provided over the Internet. It introduces the concept and business case of cloud computing and compares it with previous computing models. It proceed to explain cloud computing characteristics, components and architecture followed by different cloud computing models as well as cloud application development concepts. The module concludes with topics on cloud computing security and standards and governance. IT3196 I Social Media Case Study This module will provide students with a platform to analyse, strategise and implement workable projects, applying and integrating knowledge they have acquired in the other four prescribed electives. The students, working in teams, will collaborate to deliver innovative social media solutions to fulfill new business needs. IT3197 I Geospatial and Mobile Innovation Case Study The purpose of this module is to provide students with first-hand experience on capturing, organizing, analysing and visualizing spatial data leveraging on cutting edge mobile technologies to solve real-world problems using GIS. It involves the development of a mobile application on a selected platform which integrates maps and analytical tools that will help people or businesses make informed decisions and achieve desired outcomes. IT3199 I Industrial Placement Programme [12 weeks] As part of a 12-week industrial attachment, students will be assigned a real-life project in an organisation that would require them to integrate and apply their skills in e-commerce or other IT-related solutions for relevant industry and business sectors. Students are SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 173

43 expected to produce working IT solutions or business plans for the appointed organisation and present their submitted systems from which they shall be assessed. for online media applications, be exposed to theories such as data encryption, user authenticity, transaction non-repudiation and other information security topics, and appreciate ethical and legal issues faced by the online community in the social media space. SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - IT3291 I Final Year Project [12 weeks] The Final Year Project module will give students the practical experience of carrying out an independent software project from project requirements, implementation, testing to delivery and presentation of the software. Students will go through a software process with deliverables at different stages of the process. The module requires students to learn new technologies and software tools that are not covered in the course. This will inculcate independent and life-long learning. IT3295 I Overseas Placement Programme [24 weeks] The Overseas Placement Programme provides an opportunity for students to gain real-life international work experience and obtain first-hand insights into the business environment as well as the social, economical and technological development of other countries. Students will explore, apply and integrate various business concepts, IT skills and technologies in projects undertaken. The overseas exposure will have an added dimension in nurturing global mindset and international outlook of the students. The immersion in a foreign workplace and culture will strengthen the students life skills such as adaptability, initiative, independence and interpersonal skills. IT3321 I Enterprise Business Analytics This module introduces students to the different types of analytics based on statistical and quantitative analysis and predictive modelling. Students will be exposed to implementing descriptive analytics, modelling and data-driven methodology based on business scenarios. It will also cover the analysis of unstructured data in enterprise. IT3322 I Data Privacy and Security This module aims to introduce the fundamentals and challenges of online privacy faced by the online community of today's highly connected social media users. Underlying data security concepts such as data encryption, user authenticity, transaction nonrepudiation and other information security topics will be covered. Upon successful completion of this module, the students will be able to understand the basic concepts of data privacy and security IT3329 I Enterprise Analytics Case Study This module provides the students with the practical experience of applying their knowledge gained in Enterprise Business Analytics module. The students, working in teams, will identify the case and use business analytics software tools to harness data collected from interconnected sources, develop models, validate models, deploy models and monitor results to uncover trends, predict future events and enable better decision making. The students will also have the opportunity to use text analytics tool to enrich analytic insights with unstructured data to understand options and predict outcomes. IT3331 I Final Year Project [12 weeks] The Final Year Project module will give students the practical experience of carrying out an independent software project from requirements gathering, analysis, and design to implementation, testing, delivery and presentation of the applications or solutions. Students will go through a software process with deliverables at different stages of the process. The module may require students to learn new technologies and advanced software tools that may not necessarily have been covered comprehensively in the course. This will help nurture the mindset of independent discovery and life-long learning. IT3332 I Industrial Placement Programme [12 weeks] As part of a 12-week industrial attachment, students will be assigned a real-life project in an organisation that would require them to integrate and apply their skills in Social Media, Analytics or other ITrelated solutions for relevant industry and business sectors. Students are expected to produce working IT solutions or business plans for the appointed organisation and present their submitted systems from which they shall be assessed. IT3333 I Overseas Placement Programme [24 weeks] The Overseas Placement Programme provides an opportunity for students to gain real-life international work experience and obtain first-hand insights into the business environment as well as the social, economical and technological development of other countries. Students will explore, apply and integrate various business concepts, 174

44 IT skills and technologies in projects undertaken. The overseas exposure will have an added dimension in nurturing global mindset and international outlook of the students. The immersion in a foreign workplace and culture will strengthen the students life skills such as adaptability, initiative, independence and interpersonal skills. IT3341 I Analytics for Financial Services This module introduces how analytics are being used in the financial services to solve complex financial problems, drive profitability, seize new opportunities and manage risk. Topics include financial reporting and planning, profitability and cost analysis, financial crimes and fraud detection and prevention, financial product portfolio optimisation, financial forecasting, financial performance management and credit risk management. IT3342 I Analytics for Healthcare This module introduces how business and clinic analytics are being use to transform healthcare enterprises and systems by harnessing the data collected from interconnected sources of patients, physicians, hospital, healthcare insurance plan and drug developers. Topics include clinical performance management, health outcome analysis, fraud detection & prevention in healthcare, disease management, safety analysis and reporting, customerdriven analysis and forecasting. IT3343 I Analytics for Retail & Hospitality This module introduces how analytics are being used in the retail and hospitality industries to develop new insights on customers, understand business performance and drive decision making. Topics include campaign management, customer experience analytics, performance management, product portfolio optimisation, eventdriven marketing, profitability analysis and marketing mix analysis. IT3344 I Cloud-based Analytics This module provides students with an understanding of the key elements of Cloud Computing and how common business applications and data can be accessed online from web service or browser. Students will learn business model of Cloud, the Cloud architecture and layers, Cloud deployment model and its scalability for data analytics, Cloud computing security and related issues, as well as Cloud analytics products and services that include hosted data warehouses, software-asa-service business intelligence (SaaS BI) and cloud-based social media analytics. IT3345 I Social Media Analytics This module provides students with fundamental knowledge on various concepts of how to measure, analyse and interpret social media data. Besides identifying goals and objectives within the context of specific business and marketing plan, students will learn the use of various social media tools and metrics to identify influential, recognise sentiments, extract conversations and present results. In additional, various data extraction, mining and visualisation techniques will also be covered. IT3346 I Enterprise Social Computing In this module, students will be introduced to various collaborative tools and services. It will also cover the usage of Enterprise Social Media software (e.g. Microsoft SharePoint and IBM Lotus Connection) and tools to facilitate and foster new forms of employee engagement and innovation. Students will learn new forms of social collaboration, including knowledge sharing, knowledge management and workplace collaboration, and how to build and implement an Enterprise Social media strategy using the latest enterprise social medial platform. IT3504 I Java Enterprise Development This module covers the advanced Java technologies and how these technologies are being brought together to form a platform for application development in an enterprise setting. Students will learn the features of Java security model for safely deploying applications both in an enterprise and over the Internet. Students will learn how to develop enterprise applications with server-side development using Java Servlets, Java Server Pages (JSP), Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) and Enterprise Java Beans (EJB). IT3506 I InfoSecurity Technology This module covers the essential aspects of information security from personal and enterprise perspectives. It provides an understanding of information security trends, security threats, security incidents, security policies, procedures and guidelines. IT3521 I Enterprise Security Assessment This module covers the vulnerability assessment and penetration testing of enterprise information systems. This includes techniques and tools used in foot-printing and social engineering, scanning and enumeration, system and network penetration, reverse engineering, SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 175

45 SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY planting Trojans, backdoors and hopping and escalating attack from the compromised systems. The students will proceed to learn penetration testing process, the ethical and legal aspects of penetration testing and the assessment reporting. IT3522 I Operations Security This module covers the protection and controls of information processing assets in an enterprise IT environment. It starts with the operations management practices, such as user management, access control, patch management, malware defence and management, configurations and change management, backup and recovery process, personnel management best practices and etc. Physical security topics complement the protecting the tangible aspect of information systems. Practical aspects of single sing on, identity management, multi-factor authentication and access audit will be included. This module concluded with common practices in contractor/product selection and management, outsourcing security services, managed security and continuous security monitoring. IT3523 I InfoSecurity Governance This module aims to provide students with a good appreciation of IT governance concept and regulatory compliance requirements of today enterprises. It covers how IT value delivery, risk management, performance measurement and strategic alignment of business and IT are linked together to provide a strong IT governance structure. Prevailing corporate and individual ethics related to information security and privacy will be covered subsequently. Students will then learn an overview of information disclosure, info security related compliance requirements, regulatory requirements from local and international perspective. IT3524 I Digital Forensic Process This module introduces students with processes involved in conducting effective digital forensic practices. It covers process involved in preliminary planning, equipment seizing, evidence collection, recording, and safeguarding process, opening and developing a forensic case, forensic anomaly investigation process, reporting and presenting process in legal and civil cases. This module sums up with Singapore law as well as legal practices and case studies of past court rulings and prosecutions through digital forensic evidence. IT3527 I InfoSecurity & Forensics Case Study This module will expose students to the real-life implementation of InfoSecurity & Forensic solutions in the industry. This module provides students with opportunities to apply the knowledge acquired from the current and previous semesters to deliver innovative and creative InfoSecurity & Forensic solutions for given case studies. IT3531 I Final Year Project [12 weeks] The Final Year Project module gives students the practical experience of carrying out a software development project from project requirements, implementation, testing to delivery and presentation of the software. The students will go through a software process with deliverables at different stages of the process. The projects often require students to learn and apply new technologies and software tools that are beyond the boundary of the course curriculum. This will inculcate independent and life-long learning. The engagement of industry projects provides an added dimension for students to think market place, appreciate windows of opportunity and see things from the eyes of the customers, while concurrently subjected to the real-life requirements of quality, cost-effectiveness and timeto-market. The students will have the opportunity to put project management into good practice. IT3532 I Industrial Placement Programme [12 weeks] As part of a 12-week industrial attachment, students will be assigned a real-life project in an organisation that would require them to integrate and apply their skills in e-commerce or other IT-related solutions for relevant industry and business sectors. Students are expected to produce working IT solutions or business plans for the appointed organisation and present their submitted systems from which they shall be assessed. Students may also be placed overseas for their industrial attachment. IT3533 I Overseas Placement Programme [24 weeks] The Overseas Placement Programme provides an opportunity for students to gain real-life international work experience and obtain first-hand insights into business environment as well as the social, economical and technological development of other countries. Students will explore, apply and integrate various business concepts, IT skills and technologies in project undertaking. The overseas exposure will have an added dimension in nurturing global mindset and international outlook of the students. The immersion in a foreign workplace and culture will strength the students life skills such as adaptability, initiative, independence and interpersonal skills.

46 IT3541 I Digital Rights Management This module covers the controlled use of digital media by preventing illegal access, illegal copying and conversion to other formats or tempering by the unauthorised manner. Technologies used to protect film, music, and documents such as content scramble system, cryptography, digital watermarking and steganography will be taught. The students will also learn about the shortcomings and issues of digital rights management, and the legal aspect of it. IT3542 I IT Project Management This module covers the successful management of IT projects with respect to people, process, technology and tools. The students will learn about project success factors, project life cycle, project planning, project monitoring and project control. Configuration management, risk management and quality assurance will also be taught. IT3544 I Security Patterns and Implementations This module is designed to equip students with knowledge and appreciation of pattern language in general and security patterns in particular as ways to describe best practices, good designs, and captured experience in a way that it is possible for others to reuse them. Selected security patterns for of network, application, audit and policy will be taught with corresponding sample implementations. Working as a team, student will be given an opportunity to identify and apply the suitable patterns for simulated info security scenarios. IT3545 I Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Management This module provides a comprehensive coverage on how an organisation can prepare for natural, pandemic or man-made disasters that could jeopardise its core mission and long term business survival. A systematic methodology in scoping, planning, implementing, testing and maintenance of business continuity and disaster recovery process will be introduced with case studies and scenario practices. Students will also learn prevailing industrial practice and standards in this area. IT3546 I Cloud Computing Security This module will allow students to learn cloud computing technologies and related security best practices. It introduces cloud computing fundamentals with case studies on existing technologies and services offered by Amazon EC2, Google App Engine and Microsoft Windows Azure with their business models. Subsequently, cloud computing service models including Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS), Platform as a Service (PAAS), and Software as a Service (SAAS) will be introduced together with their potential security issues and best practices. Students will proceed to learn advanced web and network security in a high availability hosting environment. Access control, data replication and backup for data security, privacy and availability as well as data leakage prevention in cloud computing environment will be introduced next. The module concludes with best practices in controls & audit and out-sourcing as well as the importance of regulatory compliances. IT3547 I Malware Analysis This module provides students with sound foundation of processes and techniques involved in performing malware analysis. It starts with introducing of different types of malware and their techniques of propagation and spreading. Students will proceed to learn malware identification and isolation, unpacking binary malware code with basic reverse engineering techniques, study impact analysis followed by producing vaccine to neutralise its infection and harmful activities. Various security software tools will be used to reinforce the concept taught. Students will also learn basic reverse engineering techniques. IT3548 I Managed Security Operations This module covers concepts, processes and business models behind managed security operations which offer various protection and incidence response services by the third party service provides to the corporate clients. The module introduces business case of manage security and criteria, outsourcing models of security services to a third party provider. It also covers the contractual matters including quality of service, legal aspects and data protection issues involved in manage security services. Students will proceed to learn technology and process such as network and host information gathering & analysis, identification and handling of incidences and reporting followed by evaluation of manpower and staff needs to run such an operation. A series of simulated managed security lab exercises will complement concepts learnt throughout this module. IT3554 I IT in Logistics Services This module introduces the key elements of logistics and supply chain systems including inventory management, supply and procurement, warehousing, transportation and value-added services. The module also covers e-logistics and e-supply chain management, performance measures, optimisation of a logistics system as well SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 177

47 SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - as the concept and implementation of logistic market places using case studies and examples. Industrial standard software packages will be used for practical sessions to reinforce the understanding of the topics covered. IT systems and applications in logistic planning and executions will also be covered. IT3556 I Business Intelligence and Analytics This module introduces the concept and technologies such as Extract, Transform and Load, Data Warehouse, OLAP, Data Mining and Web Mining related to Business Intelligence. The students will be exposed to the use of Business Intelligence software tools to acquire, cleanse, enhance, and transform data into useful information for analysis and better business decision making. IT3557 I Cloud Computing for Business Applications This module provides students with an understanding of the key elements of Cloud Computing and how common business applications and data can be accessed online from web service or browser. Students will learn business model of Cloud, the Cloud architecture and layers, Cloud deployment model, Cloud computing security and related issues, as well as case studies of successful business applications in the Cloud. Students will acquire handson experience in analysis, design, development and implement of business applications in the Cloud using appropriate tools. IT3561 I IT Security and Business Continuity This module provides the fundamental knowledge required for Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery Planning, as well as the skills required to implement security measures to protect computer and network systems. The coverage includes understanding cryptography, payment system, client security, operating system security, web server security, network protocols, firewall, virtual private network, intrusion detection system, computer viruses, and Internet attacks. IT3563 I IT Implementation for Finance In this module, students will be exposed to key financial activities like accounting, financial analytics, financial supply chain, and corporate governance. Students will be given the opportunity to experience the implementation of financial management solution to deliver integrated business processes in the area of finance, accounting, financial reporting, and performance management. IT3564 I IT in Corporate Governance This module introduces the different aspects of corporate governance, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on new practices involving corporate governance and financial reporting, and covers processes of achieving business excellence through process measurement methodology. It focuses on how IT activities like information processing and effectiveness of automated controls and automated accounting processes can be managed and controlled to ensure auditable business processes, financial transparency, and operational control in compliance with regulatory mandates. IT3568 I Enterprise Solutions Case Study This module consolidates the knowledge learnt in the various enterprise solutions modules to research and deploy the use of IT in developing and implementing enterprise solutions and services. IT3571 I Final Year Project [12 weeks] The Final Year Project module gives students the practical experience of carrying out a software development project from project requirements, implementation, testing to delivery and presentation of the software. The students will go through a software process with deliverables at different stages of the process. The projects often require students to learn and apply new technologies and software tools that are beyond the boundary of the course curriculum. This will inculcate independent and life-long learning. The engagement of industry projects provides an added dimension for students to think market place, appreciate windows of opportunity and see things from the eyes of the customers, while concurrently subjected to the real-life requirements of quality, cost-effectiveness and timeto-market. The students will have the opportunity to put project management into good practice. IT3572 I Industrial Placement Programme [12 weeks] As part of a 12-week industrial attachment, students will be assigned a real-life project in an organisation that would require them to integrate and apply their skills in e-commerce or other IT-related solutions for relevant industry and business sectors. Students are expected to produce working IT solutions or business plans for the appointed organisation and present their submitted systems from which they shall be assessed. Students may also be placed overseas for their industrial attachment. 178

48 IT3573 I Overseas Placement Programme [24 weeks] The Overseas Placement Programme provides an opportunity for students to gain real-life international work experience and obtain first-hand insights into business environment as well as the social, economical and technological development of other countries. Students will explore, apply and integrate various business concepts, IT skills and technologies in project undertaking. The overseas exposure will have an added dimension in nurturing global mindset and international outlook of the students. The immersion in a foreign workplace and culture will strength the students life skills such as adaptability, initiative, independence and interpersonal skills. IT3581 I IT Implementation for Human Capital Management In this module, students will be exposed to key human capital management activities like talent management, workforce process management, workforce deployment and workforce analytics. Students will be given the opportunity to experience the implementation of enterprise solution to automate human capital management and to streamline and integrate workforce processes. The emphasis is on student awareness of the range of established strategic analysis and planning tools, and how they can be applied. It also covers corporate strategy and alignment of technology-based solutions resulting in the strategic use of IT. IT3585 I IT Innovation Management This module exposes students to the management of intellectual property, covering relevant legal concepts and management of organisational knowledge to build a manageable, defensible, and cost-effective intellectual property portfolio. It also covers organisational design for the management of IT innovation, the management of complexity, ambiguity, and risk. The students will also learn how to go about commercialising new technology. IT3586 I Advanced Database This module introduces students to advanced topics in relational database systems pertaining to fine tuning, optimisation, database integrity and conformity of implementation to idealised model. It covers advanced database technologies like distributed databases, data warehousing, data mining and XML databases. IT3582 I IT Implementation for Operations Management In this module, students will be exposed to key operations activities like operation analytics, procurement and logistics execution, product development & manufacturing, and sales & services. Students will be given the opportunity to experience the implementation of enterprise solution to automate and streamline procurement & logistics execution, product planning and development, and sales order management. IT3583 I IT Implementation for Corporate Services In this module, students will be exposed to key corporate services activities administrative processes that are standard for most businesses. Students will be given the opportunity to experience the implementation of enterprise solution for real estate management, project portfolio management, travel management and quality management. IT3584 I Strategic Planning for IT and Business This module is designed to provide students with an overall understanding of the strategic role of IT and the strategic planning and management of them within the business organisation. IT3587 I Database Administration This module introduces database administration concepts which include the installation and the maintenance of the database. It covers topics like database architecture, proactive maintenance, performance monitoring, database security, user management, and backup/recovery techniques. IT3588 I Cloud Computing for Business Applications This module provides students with an understanding of the key elements of Cloud Computing and how common business applications and data can be accessed online from web service or browser. Students will learn business model of Cloud, the Cloud architecture and layers, Cloud deployment model, Cloud computing security and related issues, as well as case studies of successful business applications in the Cloud. Students will acquire handson experience in analysis, design, development and implement of business applications in the Cloud using appropriate tools. SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 179

49 SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - IT3592 I Enterprise Applications Integration Project This module covers the concepts, techniques and technologies that enable application integration of numerous independent systems, both within and between enterprises. Through this project, students will have hands-on with building Business-to-Business (B2B) and Enterprise Applications Integration (EAI) systems using XML Web Services under the Microsoft.NET framework and the Sun J2EE platform. Students will work in teams and put project management into practice. IT3599 I Industrial Placement Programme [12 weeks] As part of a 12-week industrial attachment, students will be assigned a real-life project in an organisation that would require them to integrate and apply their skills in e-commerce or other IT-related solutions for relevant industry and business sectors. Students are expected to produce working IT solutions or business plans for the appointed organisation and present their submitted systems, from which they shall be assessed. IT3621 I Banking Technology This module covers electronic banking technologies and the banking channels for the delivery of financial products and banking services. Topics covered include electronic payment systems, Financial EDI, smart cards technologies, product factory, technologies, processing factory technologies, electronic delivery channels which includes branch teller, ATM, EFTPOS, self-service, kiosk, tele-banking, PDA banking and Internet banking. IT3622 I Enterprise Solutions In this module, students will be exposed to enterprise concepts and key financial activities like accounting, financial analytics, financial supply chain, and corporate governance. Students will have handson experience of using enterprise software to implement financial management solutions to deliver integrated business processes in the areas of finance, accounting, financial reporting, and performance management. IT3629 I Financial Informatics Project This module provides students with the practical experience of applying their technical know-how and business and financial knowledge they have acquired from the course to implement financial informatics solutions to fulfill business needs. IT3631 I Final Year Project [12 weeks] The Final Year Project module gives students the practical experience of carrying out a software development project from project requirements, implementation, testing to delivery and presentation of the software. The students will go through a software process with deliverables at different stages of the process. The projects often require students to learn and apply new technologies and software tools that are beyond the boundary of the course curriculum. This will inculcate independent and life-long learning. The engagement of industry projects provides an added dimension for students to think market place, appreciate windows of opportunity and see things from the eyes of the customers, while concurrently subjected to the real-life requirements of quality, cost-effectiveness and timeto-market. The students will have the opportunity to put project management into good practice. IT3632 I Industrial Placement Programme [12 weeks] As part of a 12-week industrial attachment, students will be assigned a real-life project in an organisation that would require them to integrate and apply their skills in e-commerce or other IT-related solutions for relevant industry and business sectors. Students are expected to produce working IT solutions or business plans for the appointed organisation and present their submitted systems from which they shall be assessed. Students may also be placed overseas for their industrial attachment. IT3633 I Overseas Placement Programme [24 weeks] The Overseas Placement Programme provides an opportunity for students to gain real-life international work experience and obtain first-hand insights into business environment as well as the social, economical and technological development of other countries. Students will explore, apply and integrate various business concepts, IT skills and technologies in project undertaking. The overseas exposure will have an added dimension in nurturing global mindset and international outlook of the students. The immersion in a foreign workplace and culture will strength the students life skills such as adaptability, initiative, independence and interpersonal skills. IT3641 I Consumer Banking This module provides students with an understanding of consumer banking industry, its role and importance as a component in the business portfolio of the financial services industry. Students will acquire knowledge of the various types of consumer products and 180

50 The Final Year Project module will give students the practical experience of carrying out a software development project from project requirements, implementation, testing to delivery and presentation of the software. They will go through a software process with deliverables at different stages of the process. The projects often require students to learn and apply new technologies and software tools that are beyond the boundary of the course curriculum. This will inculcate independent and life-long learning. The engagement of industry projects provides an added dimension for students to think market place, appreciate windows of opportunity and see things from the eyes of the customers, while concurrently subjected to the realservices, as well as the distribution channels used for these products and services. IT3642 I International Finance and Treasury This module provides an overview of international financial markets with focus on international financial methods, investments and risk management tools. Topics include trade financing methods, money market instruments, financing arrangements in the international capital markets, swaps, futures and foreign exchange. IT3643 I Personal Financial Planning and Insurance This module provides an understanding of the process of financial planning and the needs analysis which aims to assist an individual in attaining financial and lifestyle goals through the appropriate management of financial resources. IT3644 I Customer Relationship Management In this module, students will learn the various aspects of customer service and relationship management to achieve superior business performance and customer loyalty. The module introduces knowledge, skills and practices needed to enhance customer relationship management (CRM) as a key strategic process for organisations. It will expose students to how CRM links people, process and technology to optimise an enterprise s resources and profits while maximising customer satisfaction. It also introduces the use of CRM tools for sales and marketing, customer service management and customer credit control. IT3645 I Mobile Services and Applications This module familiarises students with the mobile computing world. This course exposes students to the current trends in mobile services and applications. It focuses on new trends and various applications available in mobile services arena. It also introduces various concepts and ideas of in-trend applications running on mobile devices. IT3646 I Info Security Standards, Policies and Audit This module aims to provide students with an overview of information security standards, formulating security policies, establishing appropriate controls followed by conducting reviews and audit. Students learn the auditing concepts and techniques of the information systems and business applications from the security perspective. The course covers a systematic methodology and steps for evaluation of IT assets, formulating a risk-based audit strategy, audit planning, conducting info security audit followed by the process of documenting and communicating the findings to key stakeholders. Students will also learn the use of Computer Assisted Auditing Techniques (CAAT), auditing tools and their applications. IT3647 I Cloud Computing for Business Applications This module provides students with an understanding of the key elements of Cloud Computing and how common business applications and data can be accessed online from web service or browser. Students will learn business model of Cloud, the Cloud architecture and layers, Cloud deployment model, Cloud computing security and related issues, as well as case studies of successful business applications in the Cloud. Students will acquire handson experience in analysis, design, development and implement of business applications in the Cloud using appropriate tools. IT3695 I Overseas Placement Programme The Overseas Placement Programme provides an opportunity for students to gain real-life international work experience and obtain first-hand insights into the business environment as well as the social, economical and technological development of other countries. Students will explore, apply and integrate various business concepts, IT skills and technologies in projects undertaken. The overseas exposure will have an added dimension in nurturing global mindset and international outlook of the students. The immersion in a foreign workplace and culture will strengthen the students life skills such as adaptability, initiative, independence and interpersonal skills. IT3699 I Final Year Project [12 weeks] SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 181

51 life requirements of quality, cost-effectiveness and time-to-market. Students will have the opportunity to put project management into good practice. IT3772 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. They will be organised into various project teams to develop team spirit in meeting specific objectives. IT3779 I Smart Object Technologies This module equips students with knowledge of developing solutions to solve real life problems, by exploiting the latest technologies in smart objects or devices such as wireless sensor networks, ambient devices and RFID tagged objects connected over the internet. Students will first be taught to develop and deploy applications on smart objects. Supervisory control and data acquisition technologies will also be covered. Topics like Data Analytics will also be included to allow students to perform data analysis on raw data. SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - IT3773 I Project and Case Studies This module aims to explore and develop students innovative ability in applying skills and knowledge to solve a particular problem in their area of focus. Students are expected to work on a case study and present their findings and solutions using the technologies learnt. IT3775 I Industrial Placement Programme [12 weeks] This module immerses students in a real-life working environment to solve problems with all the constraints faced. Students will be assigned a real-life project in an organisation that would require them to integrate and apply their soft skills in addition to technical skills acquired throughout the duration of the course. IT3776 I Overseas Placement Programme [24 weeks] This programme provides an opportunity for students to gain real-life international experience and obtain first-hand insights into the business environment as well as the social, economical and technological development of other countries. Students will explore, apply and integrate various business concepts, IT skills and technologies in projects undertaken. The overseas exposure will have an added dimension in nurturing global mindset and international outlook of the students. The immersion in foreign work and culture will strengthen students life skills such as adaptability, initiative, independence and interpersonal skills. IT3777 I Final Year Project [12 weeks] This module enables students to put the knowledge and skills they have acquired from the course into practice. Students are assigned projects with well-defined objectives that meet industrial standards. IT3781 I Enterprise Software Development This module equips students with an in-depth coverage of technologies for building and deploying applications both within an enterprise and over the Internet. Students will be equipped with knowledge and skills in security models, databases, clientserver applications, and web applications, distributed systems for an enterprise environment and web services. Students will learn to design and build distributed applications using various technologies such.net and J2EE. IT3782 I Object-Oriented Analysis and Design This module is designed to teach students the Object-Oriented modelling techniques and the Object-Oriented development life cycle. Students will be introduced to concepts such as use case analysis, interaction and sequence diagrams, class diagrams and state-transition diagrams to represent and facilitate the analysis and design process. The Unified Modelling Language (UML) will be used for the modelling during analysis and design. IT3783 I Mobile Applications Development This module focuses on giving students a good understanding on mobile communication architecture, protocol, gateway, security, integration and implementation. Windows mobile development, WAP, WML, SMS and Bluetooth or similar technologies will be covered. Students will be taught how to create mobile-based application and information services using state-of-the-artwireless technologies. In addition, students are also exposed to software development tools and methods for portable mobile devices to deliver complete portable mobile solutions. 182

52 IT3784 I Embedded Systems Technology This module introduces students to the design and development process for an embedded system as well as the various technology tools. The module will also cover key concepts related to device inter-connectivity and inter-operability. Students will be taught to develop device drivers and protocol translators to enable integration with other applications and systems using open source development tools. Topics such as such as multiprocessing, multi-threading, interprocess communication, interaction with hardware devices, FPGA and applications will be covered. IT3785 I Enterprise Networking This module covers advanced network technology and network management issues in an enterprise environment. Students are equipped with an in-depth knowledge to differentiate various types of network technology and use the correct tools and techniques to manage a network. Topics covered include Scaling IP Addresses, WAN Technologies, Point-to-Point Protocol, Integrated Digital Service Network, Dial-on Demand, Frame Relay and Network Management. Students will have hands-on sessions on LAN and WAN design and implementation issues in an enterprise environment. IT3787 I Enterprise Systems Administration This module covers server administration and management in an enterprise environment. Students will be able to differentiate various types of operating system and configure network services across multiple server operating systems. Topics covered include users and computer accounts, access to resources, organisational units, printing, group policy, performance monitoring, disk management, disaster recovery, network services, web services, Domain Name Services (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), server, network file sharing services, security policies and authentication services. IT3790 I Virtualisation and Data Centre Management This module equips students with the knowledge, skills and techniques in planning, installation and configuration of virtualised infrastructure using virtual machines, virtual storage and virtual networking in the next generation data centre. To support the industry needs in various cloud computing and virtualisation environments, system management tools will be covered to equip the students with the ability to manage, deploys, updates servers, client computers and devices across physical, virtual and distributed environments. The trends of virtualisation and its role in cloud computing will also be covered. The Green Data Centre methodologies, best practices and business continuity will also be introduced to the students. IT3791 I Global Supply Chain Management This module provides students the key concepts in supply chain management (SCM) and how SCM is enabled through IT to be an integral part of strategy and operations management in the logistics, retail, services and manufacturing industries. The focus will be on global supply chain strategies for the integration of supply chain components into a coordinated system to enhance service level and reduce system-wide cost. Topics covered include SCM basics, information technology in a supply chain, customer relationship management and demand planning, operations planning and management, supplier management and supply planning, demand fulfillment and logistics. Advanced supply chain analysis and modelling as well as future trends and issues in the context of a global and integrated supply chain will be explored. IT3792 I Logistics and Distribution This module equips students with an understanding of Warehousing, Transportation and Distribution for the dynamic distribution and storage of raw materials, semi-finished parts and sub-assemblies and finished goods. Topics covered include Warehouse Management System, Transportation and Distribution Systems, barcode and radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies, warehouse material handling equipment and systems, warehouse layout and design, warehouse operation optimisation and integration of Warehouse and Supply Chain Management Systems. In addition, students will be exposed to the use of IT to facilitate and manage warehouse operations, transportation and distribution systems. IT3793 I Advanced Planning and Optimisation This module provides students the key concepts involved in advanced planning and optimisation (APO) and how APO enables an organisation to maximise its resources to achieve higher customer satisfaction while minimising total cost of providing the service or producing the product. Topics covered include Integrated Demand Planning, Supply Network Planning, Production Planning and Optimisation, Order Promising, Manufacturing Scheduling, Collaborative Planning, and Supply Chain Intelligence capabilities. SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 183

53 SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - IT3794 I Operations Management This module provides students with the knowledge in the functional area of business that is concerned with the production of goods and services. In conjunction with other functional areas, it also deals with the management of resources (inputs) and the distribution of finished goods and services to customers (outputs). Students will be introduced to key areas like operations strategy, designing the product and process, planning and scheduling resources and managing the supply chain. IT3795 I Database Administration This module provides students with the practical skills and techniques required to administer Relational Databases commonly used in the industry. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed by database administrators to effectively perform database administration and management tasks. Students will learn how to install, configure, create and control databases, administer user and security and perform other administrative and management functions such as backup/restore, performance monitoring and tuning as well as troubleshooting. IT3796 I System and Network Security This module aims to provide a sound understanding of the technologies and tools used in architecting and implementing effective network security solutions. It begins with security foundation topics, including the use of applied cryptography, public key infrastructure, secure network protocols, wireless security and virtual private network to provide secure communications. IT3797 I Open Systems Administration This module covers server administration and management using Open Source solutions. Students are able to differentiate various types of operating system and configure network services across multiple server operating systems. Topics covered include network services, web services, DNS, DHCP, server, network file sharing services, security policies and authentication services, securing networks, securing data and resolve service issues Service Management framework, Service Strategy, Service Design, Business-IT alignments and the best practice processes. Service Strategy aims to equip students with good understanding on how Service Strategy is defined, maintained and implemented. It focuses on enabling practical decision making, based on understanding service assets, structures and service economics with the ultimate aim of increasing the economic life of the services. Service Design focuses on setting service blueprints which convert strategy into reality by ensuring effective Availability, Capacity, Continuity and Service Level Management, Supplier Management and the concepts of Service warranty and utility. These skills will provide the students with a value creation mindset in the various stages of a service life cycle. IT3799 I IT Services Operations Management This module aims to cover Service Transition processes and activities throughout the service development and deployment life cycle. It will equip students with the necessary technical knowledge and skills to control the quality of delivery to operations. It extends the management areas into Service Asset and Configuration management, Build and Test with Release and Deployment management. By utilising organisational models to support transition, and guidance on how to reduce variation of delivery, agreed service levels are achieved. This module will also cover Service Operations in ensuring that there are robust end-to-end practices which support responsive and stable services. IT3800 I Open Source Technologies Development This module equips students with knowledge in developing solutions for businesses using open source and web 2.0 technologies. Students will be taught to install, configure LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), and to develop engaging applications using tools and libraries such as JQuery, Dojo and Google App Engine. Issues related to costs and licensing will also be covered. 184 IT3798 I IT Services Infrastructure Planning This module aims to equip students with the knowledge of IT services life cycle management. It introduces concepts such as value creation, market definition and solution spaces. It includes the IT

54 BUSINESS MODULES BM0030 I Business Communication 1 This module aims to provide students with a basic foundation in communication skills. It equips them with the foundation skills in writing, speaking and reading in preparation for higher order communication tasks in a business context. The topics covered will include elements of the communication process and the essentials of listening, speaking, writing and reading. BM0031 I Principles of Accounting This module provides students with an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of accounting, covering service and merchandising enterprises in the forms of sole proprietorships and companies. Topics covered include fundamental accounting principles, accounting for asset and liabilities, and measurement of profits. Students will also learn to interpret financial statements through the use of financial ratios. Students will be taught the use of a computerised accounting system or software. BM0032 I Essentials of Marketing This module provides an overview of the fundamentals of marketing and marketing mix. It includes marketing management concepts and differences between consumer and business markets, and the integration of product, price, place and promotion in producing an effective marketing plan. BM0034 I Statistics This module covers basic statistical concepts and applications, and includes topics such as permutation and combination, probability theory, probability distribution, estimation, hypothesis testing, least squares method, simple linear regression and correlation. BM0035 I Economics This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the basic principles of economics and the framework of economic reasoning as applied in business. Topics covered include the principles of demand and supply, theory of the firm, production costs, profit maximisation, market structures, inflation and unemployment, monetary and fiscal policies and foreign exchange. BM0036 I Management Principles This module provides an overview of the principles of management and an understanding of organisation behaviours. Students will learn how to manage life at work through the understanding of people s behaviour in organisations. Topics include learning and personality, perception, motivation, attitudes and values, leadership, communication and decision-making. BM0501 I Business Communication 2 This module aims to build on the basic communication skills acquired and equips students with more specific communication skills that are required in a business context. The topics covered will include higher order writing skills, questioning techniques, academic and technical report writing and oral presentation skills. Taught through small group tutorial sessions, the focus will be on addressing common errors, correcting ineffective writing styles, and enhancing the English Language proficiency through writing practices and use of workbooks. BM0509 I Customer Relationship Management In this module, students will learn the various aspects of customer service and relationship management to achieve superior business performance and customer loyalty. The module introduces knowledge, skills and practices needed to enhance customer relationship management (CRM) as a key strategic process for organisations. It will expose students to how CRM links people, process and technology to optimise an enterprise s resources and profits while maximising customer satisfaction. It also introduces the use of CRM tools for sales and marketing, customer service management and customer credit control. BM0514 I Teaching Enterprise Project [12 weeks] The Teaching Enterprise Project (TEP) is a module where students are trained using a practice-based and application oriented approach. Students are assigned to relevant live and real business centres to attain on-the-job practical work experience and life-long skills under the supervision of staff. These business centres emulate the industry environment thus providing learning experiences that are as close to the real world as possible. The attachment is over a period of 12 weeks and covers two training locations. At end of each attachment, students are required to submit a report describing their duties and learning outcomes. SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 185

55 SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - BM0515 I Entrepreneurship This module allows students to integrate and apply knowledge and skills acquired from various modules during the course through the preparation and presentation of a business plan. Emphasis is placed on creative thinking, problem solving, innovation and development of entrepreneurial skills. An introduction on the concept and functions of business organisation will also be included. BM0516 I Global Supply Chain Management This module provides an understanding of the supply chain on a global scale covering the flow of goods from supplier through manufacturing and distribution chains to the end-user. Includes the network of organisations in upstream and downstream linkages, the different activities that produce value in the form of product or services as well as the strategic implications of performing these activities more efficiently than competitors. BM0518 I Business Environment This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the various regional and international environmental factors and the dynamic nature of these factors, namely political, social, economical, technological and competition, which may affect business operations/decisions. Case studies or scenario approach will be used. The essential aspects of legal system and issues, such as contract, intellectual property rights protection and infringement will be covered at an awareness level. Students will gain hands-on experience in searching and processing information from media, online retrieval resource systems, and other sources for analysing and making business decisions. BM0519 I Financial Management This module provides a basic understanding of the principles and concepts used in managing the finances of a business. Topics covered include budgeting and forecasting, working capital management and decision, time value of money, capital investment decisions, equity and debt financing. At the end of the module, students should be able to understand the various sources of financing available to a business and to evaluate the appropriateness of an investment. BM0521 I Internet Marketing In this module, students will learn how the Internet works and acquire a conceptual understanding of how the technologies changes the way we practice marketing, including the global marketing environment, a mastery of techniques to search efficiently for information on the Internet, a chance to study the many new and exciting ways that marketing can be done, and is being done, using the Internet, an exploration of how the Internet may change the culture of work and our lives, and the skills to build web pages for marketing a product or service on the Internet. The students are also being electronically tested. BM0522 I International Business This module provides a basic understanding of the globalisation of business and borderless trade. Topics include the global economy, trade liberalisation and protectionism, international financing from a legal perspective, foreign market entry modes and the new distribution channels that e-commerce opens up for companies that venture into foreign countries. 186