Programme Overview

Academic Level

Diploma, single major

Awarded by

Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore

Programme type

Full-time, 1 year

Campus location

SIM Campus

Application Dates

Now till 09 February 2024 (For International Applicants) Now till 16 February 2024 (For Local Applicants)

Estimated Fees
(incl. GST)*

S$10,714.70 - $12,011.80

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* Exclude application fee, preparatory or bridging course fee, and other fees. Refer to the Fees & Financial Aid section for details.

Programme Outline

Developed and Awarded by Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore

The uniqueness of DIT programme is its emphasis on practical problem-solving and decision-making skills essential to today’s knowledge-based economy.

Furthermore, it provides a broad-based software development training to complement the national effort in nurturing talents to join the infocomm industry, and to help meet the industry’s manpower demands.

Prerequisite(s)

Applicants who do not meet the direct academic entry requirement are required to complete Information Technology Foundation Studies (ITFS) programme.

Learning Outcomes

This programme is designed to equip you with a strong understanding of core skills that are relevant to the IT industry, especially skills needed for developing broad-based information systems which support business needs and achieve competitive advantage.

Further Studies & Career Prospects

Upon successful completion of the DIT programme, the latter offered a viable and attractive educational pathway to undergraduate programmes (with advance standing).

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Graduates of the Diploma in Information Technology will continue to find jobs in Software, IT Services, Internet and end-user organisations. Fresh graduates are typically employed in entrant positions of IT Development job roles and Network and Systems related job roles.

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Working in the beauty industry, Rebecca Tiew, an SIM Diploma in International Business graduate, develops out-of-the-box marketing strategies with sharpened creativity and a global perspective she has gained from the programme. The graduate who has also received the Mapletree Award for her outstanding achievements aspires to refine her skill set in the digital marketing space to help more businesses thrive.

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Why study at SIM

SIM is the leading private education institution in Singapore.

Excellent value with lower tuition costs in SIM, with opportunities for overseas exchange and transfer.

Bond-Free Scholarship & Bursary - Scholarships are available to students who excel in academics, sports or arts.

Global Perspectives & Insights - Exposure to diverse cultures and a global network.

Learn more about the SIM Advantage

Intake Dates

April 2024 Intake

PROGRAMME DURATION

1 Apr 2024 – 30 Mar 2025

APPLICATION PERIOD

25 August 2023 till 09 February 2024 (For International Applicants)
25 August 2023 till 16 February 2024 (For Local Applicants)

October 2024 intake

PROGRAMME DURATION

1 Oct 2024 to 31 Dec 2025

APPLICATION PERIOD

18 November 2023 till 09 August 2024 (For International Applicants)
18 November 2023 till 16 August 2024 (For Local Applicants)

Download academic calendar (PDF 203 KB)

Maximum allowed period to complete the 12-month programme is 24 months or 2 years. Students may re-apply for the programme if they did not complete the course in the maximum allowed period.

No refund or recourse should the student fail to complete in the maximum period.

SIM reserves the right to recommend and withdraw a student who cannot cope with the demands of the programme, especially when the student’s pass has expired.

Curriculum

Structure

Lecturers are both academic and industry-based professionals with extensive work experience and practical domain knowledge.
Average teacher-student ratio 1:33
View a list of lecturers’ teaching modules (PDF 87 KB)
The course is 100% face-to-face lecture-based learning. Coursework includes attendance at lectures, practical assessment, tests, presentations, and completion of group and individually written assignments.

Students are required to access the Internet for research and assignments in their own time. Besides attending lectures, students also participate in computer lab sessions.
Contact hours: 60 hours per module, total hours: 480. Each lesson: 3 hours.
Classes and workshops are available on learning study skills, academic writing and presentation.
Academic materials:
- Virtual Learning Environment
- Academic materials such as module outlines, e-books and learning apps, past exam papers, reading lists and handbooks on good study strategies.
Minimum class size to commence: 25 students. Students will be informed within 30 days before class commences.

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Assessment & Attendance

Each module is assessed through multiple continuous assessments.
Continuous assessments may include practical assessment, class tests, discussions, presentations, group, and individual assignments.
To attain a pass for each module, students must achieve overall minimum GPA of 1.0 (grade D).
Attendance requirement
- Local students: 75%
- Student’s Pass holders: at least 90% attendance in any month of the course (as required by the Singapore Immigration Checkpoint Authority)

Requirements to Graduate

Students must successfully complete and pass all 8 modules. Graduating students will be awarded with a Diploma from SIM.

Modules

Business Statistics with Python
Communications and Networks
Database Management and Security
Interaction Design
IT Project Management
Problem Solving
Programming Fundamentals
Systems Development Techniques

View module descriptions (PDF 9.7 KB)

Admission Criteria

Accepted Entry Qualifications

GCE A-level, IB diploma, or other equivalent pre-university certifications, or
Polytechnic diploma or equivalent, or
SIM GE’s foundation programme, namely, Information Technology Foundation Studies (ITFS)

Applicants who do not meet the direct academic entry requirement are required to complete the International Technology Foundation Studies (ITFS) programme.

Equivalent International Qualifications

International applicants will be assessed on the qualification’s equivalent to the GCE ‘A’ level examinations. For information on international qualifications, refer to SIM’s International Student Prospectus.

Download the International Student Prospectus

English Language Requirements

GCE ‘O’ level credit pass (Grade 1 to 6) in English (as a first language); or
IELTS with an overall score of at least 5.5; or
TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) plus 4 in the Test of Written English (TWE) or 59 (iBT); or
An equivalent English language qualification.

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirement would need to undergo the Certificate in English Language (CEL) programme before enrolment in the Diploma programme.

The duration of the CEL programme depends on the applicant’s English language proficiency level.

Applicants can sit for an English Placement Test conducted by SIM to determine their English language proficiency level.

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Notes:

IELTS or TOEFL scores must be less than two years at point of enrolment.
The SIM English Placement Test results will be valid for one year from the date of the test.

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Fees & Financial Aid 

Payment to SIM can be made through SIMConnect using Credit Card (Visa or Master), PayNow, eNETS, OCBC Interest-free Instalment Plan (min. S$500) and cheques.

Programme Fees 

All fees inclusive of prevailing GST.

Local students:

Total Programme Fees: S$10,202.40
Per module: S$1,275.30

International students:

Total Programme Fees: S$11,063.50
Per module: S$1,382.94

Fees will be subject to revised GST of 8% effective on 1 Jan 2023 and 9% on 1 Jan 2024. Refer to GST Notes under Fees Tab for more information.

GST Notes

Fees published are inclusive of current GST of 8%. The parts of fees not invoiced, not paid and where services are not rendered in year 2023 are subject to the new GST rates effective on 1 Jan 2024. Refer to IRAS website here for more details.
For invoice generated in 2023 for services to be rendered in 2024, if payment is collected by 2023, 8% GST will apply.
For invoice generated in 2023, if the payment is received in 2024 and service is rendered in 2024, 9% GST will apply. Credit note against original invoice and a new invoice bearing 9% GST will be issued.
For invoice generated in 2023 and service is rendered in 2023, if payment is collected in 2024 (i.e. late payment), 8% still applies.

Mandatory One-time Fees 

All fees inclusive of prevailing GST.

Student Development Fee

A one-time payment applicable to all students embarking on a full-time Diploma or Undergraduate programme at SIM. This fee goes towards activities that will help in students’ personal growth and equip them with functional skills that enhance their employability.
Payable with the programme fees’ first instalment.

S$512.30

International Student Induction Fee

A one-time fee payable by new full-time international students. This fee covers pre-arrival and arrival support, including activities to enhance the international student learning experience.
As applicable, payable with the programme fees’ first instalment.

S$436.00

Application Fee

Payable for each application form that is submitted. Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. The fee will be refunded fully only if the intake does not commence. Unpaid applications will not be processed.

Local applicants:
S$98.10

International applicants:
S$490.50 (not inclusive of Student’s Pass application)

Scholarships & Bursaries

SIM GE Bursary

The SIM GE Bursary aims to provide financial assistance to needy students studying at SIM GE. This award is given based on our eligibility criteria, as well as the assessed level of neediness of the applicants.

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SIM GE Bursary

SIM GE Diploma Scholarships

The SIM GE Academic Excellence Scholarship (Diploma) and the SIM GE Merit Scholarship (Diploma) are awarded to outstanding international students to pursue Diploma programmes awarded by SIM.

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SIM GE Diploma Scholarships

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