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2014 /2015 School of INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Business Enterprise IT Business Informatics Business Intelligence & Analytics Engineering Informatics Financial Informatics Information Security Information Technology

contents 02 about SCHOOL OF IT 04 Why choose? DIPLOMA COURSES @ 16 Business Enterprise IT 20 Business Informatics 24 Business Intelligence & Analytics 28 Engineering Informatics 32 Financial Informatics 36 Information Security 40 Information Technology 45 MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS For more information on the Diploma courses offered at the School of Information Technology, please contact us at 6550 1600 or visit www.nyp.edu.sg/sit. Need more information on application procedures? Please refer to our Prospectus, visit our website at www.nyp.edu.sg or call our hotline at 6455 0500. School of INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Join us on facebook.com/nanyangpoly Follow us on twitter.com/nyptweets

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diploma in Business Enterprise IT JAE CODE C68 16

Manage and integrate business processes to improve business competitiveness and agility. NYP s Diploma in Business Enterprise IT course gives you the technical expertise to create value for enterprises and the many MNCs based in Singapore, such as FedEx, Google, HSBC, Pfizer, Shell and Sony. You ll learn how to enhance business operations using enterprise resource planning systems and database technologies; and transform complex business requirements into effective enterprise IT solutions and services. Your training includes the use of state-of-the-art business analytics tools to streamline, integrate and manage processes across various business functions, including finance, human resource and risk management. WHAT S IN STORE IT++ Course In this programme, you will acquire a strong foundation in IT and a good understanding of business processes. Choose to specialise in the following focus areas and transform complex business requirements to enterprise IT solutions. Business Applications Design & Development Internet Technologies & Service-Oriented Architecture Business Processes Management & Integration Enterprise Solutions & Services 17

Business Enterprise IT COURSE CURRICULUM Year 1 CORE MODULES Business Processes and Information Systems Applications Usability Design Essentials of Marketing Law & Ethics of IT Communication Skills 1 Computing Mathematics 1 & 2 Programming Essentials & Project Interactive Web Design & Project Object Oriented Programming General Studies Year 2 CORE MODULES Business Process Modelling and Simulation Advanced Database IT Services and Management Database Management Systems Software Engineering Practices Network Technology Principles of Accounting and Finance Communication Skills 2 Enterprise Web & Project Enterprise Solutions & Project General Studies Year 3 CORE MODULES IT Security and Business Continuity IT in Corporate Governance Enterprise Mobility Industrial/Overseas Placement Programme Final Year Project General Studies Prescribed Electives (choose two) IT Implementation for Finance & Case Study IT Implementation for Human Capital Management & Case Study IT Implementation for Operations Management & Case Study IT Implementation for Corporate Services & Case Study Database Administration Business Intelligence and Analytics Project & Outsourcing Management for IT Cloud Computing for Business Applications 18

THE BEST CAREER CHOICES! With a Diploma in Business Enterprise IT, you will be highly sought-after by MNCs and growing local enterprises, and can expect a dynamic and rewarding career in the following areas: Business processes Enterprise IT solutions Database management Business applications development Uni, here I come! Enjoy opportunities to pursue further studies with good advanced standing in relevant degree courses at reputable universities in Singapore, the UK, Australia, the US, Canada, New Zealand and others. My three years in NYP have been fruitful with many opportunities ranging from competitions to community service. I clearly remember the opportunity to participate in a Youth Expedition Programme 2011 to Hainan. Through the programme, I met and worked closely with students from other schools. It was an invaluable learning experience that left me with many wonderful memories. I m also grateful to be given the chance to participate in InnovateIT, a business IT competition, where we applied what we have learnt into our competition entry. Thank you NYP for the excellent journey! Kathy Boey Diploma in Business Enterprise IT with Merit Class of 2013 Singapore Management University BSc Information Systems Management, Undergraduate Recipient of Singapore-Industry Scholarship (Ministry of Health) 19

diploma in Business Informatics JAE CODE C78 20

Help companies gain a competitive edge through innovative use of IT in various business functions. From B2B transactions and business intelligence, to customer relationship management and marketing and advertising, IT allows businesses to stay ahead of the game. Through NYP s Diploma in Business Informatics course, you ll learn to analyse business trends, and grow businesses with IT-enabled and IT-driven solutions. The curriculum also covers entrepreneurship, business development, marketing, service innovation and e-business, where you ll learn the best practices in IT and business and how to innovate and integrate technical expertise and business concepts progressively. WHAT S IN STORE IT++ Course A progressive curriculum that integrates both technical expertise and business knowledge, you will discover best practices in IT and business and be ready to excel in the following focus areas: Entrepreneurship Service Innovation Business Development & Management Business Applications Design & Development 21

Business Informatics COURSE CURRICULUM Year 1 CORE MODULES Computing Mathematics Data Structures & Programming Techniques Web Applications Development Business Communication 1 Principles of Accounting Essentials of Marketing Networking Essentials Law & Ethics of IT Statistics Economics Object-Oriented Programming & Project General Studies Year 2 CORE MODULES Database Management Systems Business Communication 2 Business Environment Financial Management Management Principles International Business Software Engineering Practices Applications of Web Services e-business & Project Enterprise Applications Development & Project General Studies Year 3 CORE MODULES InfoSecurity Technology Business Informatics Case Study Industrial/Overseas Placement Programme Final Year Project or Teaching Enterprise Project General Studies Prescribed Electives One option from the following specialisation tracks: Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Market Research Service Innovation Service Science and Innovation Services Marketing and another one module from the following: Mobile Services and Applications Business Intelligence and Analytics Cloud Computing for Business Applications 22

THE BEST CAREER CHOICES! Graduates of this course will be highly in demand and can look forward to rewarding careers in positions such as: Business development managers e-business consultants Business applications specialists Services professionals and researchers Business analysts Techno-strategists Entrepreneurs Uni, here I come! Enjoy opportunities to pursue further studies with good advanced standing in relevant degree courses at reputable universities in Singapore, the UK, Australia, the US, Canada, New Zealand and others. My NYP education has equipped me with the relevant industry skills and has helped me build a strong foundation for my undergraduate and postgraduate studies. NYP has also ignited my entrepreneurial spirit through entrepreneurship related modules as well as other initiatives across the campus. This has inspired me to run my own IT company providing technology solutions to small and medium businesses. I greatly appreciate the hard skills, soft skills, and inspiration that NYP has given me. Thank you! Jeff Hong Min Teck Diploma in Business Informatics with Merit Class of 2003 Singapore Management University BSc Information Systems Management (Magna Cum Laude) MSc Information Systems (by Research) Entrepreneur Epitomist, UXArmy & Food Champs 23

Diploma in Business Intelligence & Analytics JAE CODE C43 24

Billions of pieces of content are shared daily on social media sites and the greater World Wide Web. These seemingly random bits of data can be mapped into business intelligence (BI), which together with analytics tools and techniques, are leveraged by businesses to gain actionable insights and drive business decisions. When you take up the Diploma in Business Intelligence & Analytics course at NYP, you ll learn how to conceptualise and develop innovative applications for delivery over social media and/or mobile platforms; and also be trained to harness useful business knowledge through IT, social media technologies and business analytics techniques. WHAT S IN STORE IT++ Course In this course, you 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. This is 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. You can pursue your interest from among the following areas: Social Media Technologies Mobile Computing & Solutions Business Intelligence Analytics & Visualisation 25

Business Intelligence & Analytics COURSE CURRICULUM Year 1 CORE MODULES Programming Essentials Psychology & Sociology Law & Ethics of IT Computing Mathematics Object-Oriented Programming Statistics Consumer Behaviour Communication Skills 1 Principles of Web Usability Design & Project Social Media Applications & Project General Studies Year 2 CORE MODULES Quantitative Methods Database Systems: Modelling and Design Network Technology Communication Skills 2 Industry Analysis Advanced Database Systems Software Engineering Practices Predictive Modelling Mobile Applications Development & Project Business Analytics & Visualisation Project General Studies Year 3 CORE MODULES Data Privacy and Security Enterprise Business Analytics & Case Study Industrial/Overseas Placement Programme Final Year Project General Studies Prescribed Electives (choose THREE) Analytics for Financial Services Analytics for Healthcare Analytics for Retail & Hospitality Cloud-Based Analytics Social Media Analytics Enterprise Social Computing 26

THE BEST CAREER CHOICES! With a Diploma in Business Intelligence & Analytics, you will be highly sought after in all sectors of the business world. You can expect to enjoy a dynamic and rewarding career as: Applications specialists Business analysts Web & social media developers Analytics associates Research analysts CRM analysts Business & social media strategists Entrepreneurs It has been a fun and interesting experience at NYP. I enjoy hanging out with classmates and there s great camaraderie among us. Unlike in secondary school, we have a lot more independence. There s also a lot more emphasis on hands-on work and projects where we get to apply what we have learnt and also pick up important interpersonal skills along the way. During my time here in NYP, I have achieved a lot and have had fun doing it. Vernon Cher Diploma in Business Intelligence & Analytics Year 2 student Recipient of NYP-Industry Scholarship (SAS) Uni, here I come! Armed with our Diploma in Business Intelligence & Analytics, you will enjoy opportunities to pursue further studies with good advanced standing in relevant degree courses at reputable universities in Singapore, the UK, Australia, the US, Canada, New Zealand and others. 27

diploma in Engineering Informatics JAE CODE C80 28

Smart homes and smart cities are created by the combination of sensor and networking technologies with the Internet. Learn how these components integrate with relevant industry domain knowledge to keep a smart world turning. You ll get a good understanding about nextgeneration networks, Green IT and software technologies through NYP s Diploma in Engineering Informatics course. With the specialist networking and software skills that you ll acquire, you ll be able to implement state-of-the-art IT infrastructures and value-added solutions to increase business competitiveness, expand product lines and improve the experiences of modern living. WHAT S IN STORE IT++ Course In this course, you will acquire a strong foundation and core capabilities in IT systems, broadband networking, wireless computing and engineering domain knowledge. You can pursue your interest from among the following areas: Engineering Software & Enterprise Applications IT Services & Network Management Integrated Logistics & Supply Chain Management Green Computing & Data Centre Management 29

30 Engineering Informatics COURSE CURRICULUM Year 1 CORE MODULES Computing Mathematics 1 & 2 Principles of Computing Data Structures and Algorithms Database Systems Law & Ethics of IT Communication Skills 1 Operating Systems IT Fundamentals & Project Networking Fundamentals & Project General Studies Year 2 CORE MODULES Enterprise Resource Planning Object-Oriented Programming Software Engineering Network and Communications IT Services and Management InfoSecurity Technology Rich Internet Application Development Server and Storage Management Web Applications Development & Project Sensor Technologies & Project General Studies Year 3 CORE MODULES Smart Object Technologies Industrial/Overseas Placement Programme Final Year Project Communication Skills 2 General Studies Prescribed Electives (choose ONE specialisation) Engineering Software Development Enterprise Software Development & Project Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Mobile Applications Development Embedded Systems Technology Database Administration Open Source Technologies Development Data Analytics and Visualisation Network & IT Services Enterprise Networking & Project Enterprise Systems Administration Virtualisation and Data Centre Management Systems and Network Security Open Systems Administration IT Services Infrastructure Planning IT Services Operations Management Integrated Logistics Global Supply Chain Management & Project Logistics and Distribution Advanced Planning & Optimisation Operations Management

THE BEST CAREER CHOICES! With a Diploma in Engineering Informatics, you will be highly sought-after by forward looking corporations that embrace new IT innovations. You can expect to enjoy a dynamic and rewarding career administrating: Network infrastructure & IT services Systems & logistics management Enterprise software development Uni, here I come! Enjoy opportunities to pursue further studies with good advanced standing in relevant degree courses at reputable universities in Singapore, the UK, Australia, the US, Canada, New Zealand and others. My three years in NYP was very fruitful. In the School of IT (), I was overwhelmed by the opportunities given to me. Knowing my interest in research, my course manager encouraged me to apply for the A*Star Science Award, which I was delighted to receive. Through this I had the rare opportunity of working alongside a researcher at the Institute for Infocomm Research(I2R). also offers various training such as industry certification courses, smartphone development courses and Calculus classes to help students further improve their skills and knowledge. Nelson Tay Kai Xian Diploma in Engineering Informatics with Merit Class of 2013 Nanyang Technological University Bachelor in Computer Science, Undergraduate Recipient of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Scholarship

diploma in Financial Informatics JAE CODE C58 32

The banking and finance sector is, more than ever, a key driving force in our economy. So what does an international banking and finance hub like Singapore needs? Good and capable IT professionals who understand the complexities of the financial sector. NYP s Diploma in Financial Informatics course integrates IT and financial knowledge for product and service innovations, enhanced through modules such as Business Intelligence & Analytics, IT for Financial Services, Enterprise Solutions and Banking Technology. You will discover how important a good spectrum of IT skills and business domain knowledge is in keeping the financial services industry cutting-edge and relevant. WHAT S IN STORE IT++ Course Learn about a wide spectrum of IT technologies and business domain knowledge relevant to the financial services industry. Develop the capability to integrate these two areas of expertise and design innovative IT systems and solutions, with focus in the following areas: Accounting & Finance Financial Products & Services Internet & Banking Technology Business Analytics & Enterprise Solutions 33

Financial Informatics COURSE CURRICULUM Year 1 CORE MODULES IT for Financial Services Principles of Accounting Economics Consumer Banking Programming Essentials Communication Skills 1 Computing Mathematics 1 & 2 Web Applications Development & Project Object Oriented Programming & Project General Studies Year 2 CORE MODULES Financial Management Capital Markets & Financial Instruments Risk Management Database Management Systems InfoSecurity and Business Continuity Software Engineering Practices Law, Governance and Ethics Communication Skills 2 Enterprise Applications Development & Project Business Analytics & Project General Studies Year 3 CORE MODULES Banking Technology Financial Informatics Case Study Industrial/Overseas Placement Programme Final Year Project General Studies Prescribed Electives (choose THREE) Investment and Financial Derivatives International Finance and Treasury Personal Financial Planning and Insurance Enterprise Solutions Mobile Services and Applications Cloud Computing for Business Applications Corporate Banking & Trade Finance 34

THE BEST CAREER CHOICES! With a Diploma in Financial Informatics, you ll be highly sought-after in the financial services sector and can expect a dynamic and rewarding career in: Cross-disciplinary IT Techno-strategy Financial IT solutions development Financial applications IT and financial consultancy Business and financial analysis Uni, here I come! Of my many experiences in NYP, I have enjoyed being part of the School of Information Technology Club ( Club) Executive Committee and the Singapore Computer Society Student Chapter the most. The Club plans and executes exciting and enriching events for the school s student body and I was privileged to be personally involved in planning some of the events. As an Ambassador, I had the opportunity to meet and work with students from other institutions and IT professionals from the Singapore Computer Society Student Chapter. I am grateful for all these experiences that allow me to develop invaluable people skills. It has been a remarkable three years at NYP. Armed with our Diploma in Financial Informatics, you will enjoy opportunities to pursue further studies with good advanced standing in relevant degree courses at reputable Low Wei Ting Diploma in Financial Informatics universities in Singapore, the Class of 2013 UK, Australia, the US, Canada, Singapore Management University Bsc Information Systems New Zealand and others. Management, Undergraduate 35

diploma in Information Security JAE CODE C54 36

e-scams, hacking, virus attacks and identity theft, the connected world has ever greater need for information security professionals to protect users and organisations from security threats and cyber-attacks. Through NYP s Diploma in Information Security course, you ll learn critical areas of enterprise information security and digital forensics; cultivating your capabilities in evidence gathering, analysis, investigations and presentation of digital frauds and crimes. You ll also learn how to harmonise security policies, instill governance, manage risks and implement effective solutions. Your studies will be augmented by projects and case studies to help you integrate technical expertise with specialised knowledge. WHAT S IN STORE IT++ Course You will learn the methods, processes and technologies needed to enhance the information security of enterprises and be well versed in phishing, encryption, steganography, digital forensics, zero-day attack, system hardening and enterprise security. You can look forward to exploring the latest trends and developments in the following focus areas: Secure Software Development Operations & Network Security Management Enterprise Security & Governance Digital Forensic Technologies & Processes 37

Information Security COURSE CURRICULUM Year 1 CORE MODULES Cyber Security Technology, Law & Ethics Programming Essentials Network Technology Cryptography and Applications Communication Skills 1 & 2 Computing Mathematics 1 & 2 Web Applications Development & Project Object-Oriented Programming & Project General Studies Year 2 CORE MODULES Risk and Incident Management Servers and Services Security Management InfoSecurity Standards, Policies and Audit Software Engineering Practices Cyber Forensic Technologies Database Management Systems Operating Systems Data Structures and Algorithms Network Security & Project Applications Security & Project General Studies Year 3 CORE MODULES InfoSecurity Governance Operations Security & Case Study Industrial/Overseas Placement Programme Final Year Project General Studies Prescribed Electives (choose three Modules from one of the following specialisations) Cyber Security Track Digital Rights Management IT Project Management Cloud Computing Security Cyber Attack & Defence Cyber Security Intelligence Cyber Forensics Track Cyber Forensic Process Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Management Advanced Cyber Forensic Techniques Malware Analysis 38

THE BEST CAREER CHOICES! With a Diploma in Information Security, you will be highly sought-after across a wide spectrum of industry sectors. You can expect to enjoy a dynamic and rewarding career in: Network security Information security consultancy Digital forensic investigations Software security Information systems auditing Uni, here I come! Enjoy opportunities to pursue further studies with good advanced standing in relevant degree courses at reputable universities in Singapore, the UK, Australia, the US, Canada, New Zealand and others. NYP has provided me with an enriching education filled with countless opportunities for improvement. In the Singapore Cyber Conquest competition at GovernmentWare 2012 organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs, I was delighted to emerge as the champion and win a fully sponsored trip to Las Vegas to attend the Black Hat Technical Conference 2013. In the Red Hat Challenge, I represented Singapore in the regional challenge after achieving first place in the local challenge. These competitions, in addition to others like WorldSkills Singapore and Cisco NetRiders, have allowed me to gain invaluable experience that has ultimately contributed to my improved expertise in various areas. Kwek Ming Hong Diploma in Information Security with Merit Class of 2013 Admitted to fast-track programme to do Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) at NUS and Scientiae Magister in Computer Science at the Brown University, US. Recipient of C Overseas Scholarship 39

diploma in Information Technology JAE CODE C85 40

Businesses today are now investing in IT as a strategic enabler, and relying heavily on the Internet as a business platform. With a good foundation in IT, there is much more you can explore in your future career. NYP s Diploma in Information Technology course lets you discover a myriad of exciting technologies, including mobile and web development, digital media interaction design, web services and cloud computing. You will be armed with essential knowledge in software development and management; and learn IT innovations in social media, geospatial & mobile technologies, IT security, financial services and digital entertainment. WHAT S IN STORE IT++ Course If you aspire to join the league of successful innovators like the creators of Facebook, Google and Apple, indulge in a myriad of exciting technologies and acquire essential knowledge in software analysis, design, development and management through our comprehensive curriculum. You can choose specialised modules in: Geospatial & Mobile Innovation Social Media & Analytics Information Security & Forensics Digital Entertainment 41

Information Technology Course CURRICULUM Year 1 CORE MODULES Programming Essentials Data Communications and Networking Law & Ethics of IT IP Technology and Networking Communication Skills 1 Computing Mathematics 1 & 2 Digital Media Interaction Design Web Applications Development & Project Object-Oriented Programming & Project General Studies Year 2 CORE MODULES Data Structures and Algorithms Database Management Systems Communication Skills 2 Operating Systems Software Engineering Mobile Usability Design InfoSecurity Technology Object-Oriented Analysis, Design & Project General Studies Programming Language Prescribed Elective (choose one) C# Applications Development C++ Applications Development Enterprise Development Prescribed Elective & Project (choose one) Enterprise Applications Development & Project Java Enterprise Development & Project Year 3 CORE MODULES Emerging Trends and Technologies Industrial/Overseas Placement Programme Final Year Project General Studies Prescribed Electives (choose One Specialisation) Information Security & Forensics InfoSecurity Management System and Network Security Digital Forensics Applications Security & Case Study Geospatial & Mobile Innovation Concepts of Geospatial Information System Geospatial Visualisation Cloud Computing Smart Device Development & Case Study Digital Entertainment Psychology & Sociology for Online Media Computer Graphics Visual Art Techniques Games Development & Case Study Social Media & Analytics Psychology & Sociology for Online Media Enterprise Social Media Social Media Marketing & Analytics Social Media Technologies & Case Study 42

THE BEST CAREER CHOICES! With an NYP Diploma in Information Technology, you will be highly sought-after in a wide spectrum of industry sectors. You can look forward to dynamic and rewarding careers with industry leaders in: Software development IT consultancy Enterprise systems architecture Project management Technopreneurship Uni, here I come! Enjoy opportunities to pursue further studies with good advanced standing in relevant degree courses at reputable universities in Singapore, the UK, Australia, the US, Canada, New Zealand and others. I joined Nanyang Polytechnic via the Direct Polytechnic Admission exercise. Upon my matriculation, I was given opportunities to participate in multiple IT-related competitions. These competitions further increased my depth of understanding in the topics that have been taught in the curriculum. In July 2013, our team represented Singapore in the Microsoft Imagine Cup Worldwide Finals in Russia. As the youngest competitors on the world stage, we were privileged to feast our eyes on the many wonderful projects that will someday transform the world in a profound way. Besides participating in competitions, I believe that the Diploma Plus modules that I ve taken in the areas of mathematics and Linux administration have given me a competitive advantage over other budding IT professionals. Joshua Tan Diploma in Information Technology with Merit Class of 2013 Lee Kuan Yew Award Winner Ngee Ann Kongsi Award Winner Admitted to Computer Science, Nanyang Technological University Recipient of National Infocomm Scholarship (Accenture Singapore) 43

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Minimum Entry Requirements Applicants for the diploma programmes must have obtained the following minimum GCE O Level results taken at not more than two sittings of the Singapore-Cambridge GCE O Level Examination. The minimum GCE O Level entry requirements for the courses under the DPA, JAE and JPSAE are: Subject Grade English Language 1-7 Elementary or Additional Mathematics 1-6 Any two other subjects 1-6 To be eligible for admission, you must have also sat for one of the following subjects: Addtional Combined Science, Additional Science, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Computer Studies, Creative 3D Animation, Design & Technology, Engineering Science, Food & Nutrition, Fundamentals of Electronics, General Science, Human & Social Biology, Integrated Science, Physics, Physical Science, Sci (Chem/Bio), Sci (Phy/Bio), Sci (Phy/Chem), Sci (Phy/Chem/Bio) Note: The elective modules offered and course structure are subject to change. The minimum GCE N Level entry requirements for the courses under the PFP are: ELMAB3 raw aggregate score (excluding CCA bonus points) - 11 SUBJECT MIN. GRADE English Language Syllabus A 3 Mathematics (Syllabus A / Additional) One of the following relevant subjects: Sci (Phy/Chem) Sci (Phy/Bio) Sci (Chem/Biology) Food and Nutrition Design and Technology Any two other subjects excluding CCA 3 3 3 ADMISSION PROCEDURES FOR DIPLOMA COURSES Depending on your qualifications, you may apply through one of the following Admissions Exercises: QUALIFICATIONS GCE O Level GCE N Level ITE Certificates Malaysian SPM or STPM Holders of GCE A level, GCE O level (those who did not participate in JAE), Integrated Programme (IP), or foreign qualifications (equivalent to GCE O and A levels) METHOD OF APPLICATION Direct Poly Admission (DPA) Application opens in July. Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) Application commences on the day of release of the GCE O level results. Joint Polytechnic Special Admissions Exercise (JPSAE) Application commences on the day of release of the GCE O level results. Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) Application commences on the day of release of the GCE O level results. Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE) Application opens in February. Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE) Application for the following diplomas opens during NYP Open House: Sport & Wellness Management Mass Media Management All School of Design courses All School of Interactive & Digital Media courses

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