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Information Technology Discipline

Higher Diploma in Information and Communications Technology

Programme code IT524110

Modules (Credit)
Semester 1:
  • Operating Systems Fundamentals (10)
  • Introduction to Networks (15)#
  • Mathematics and Problem Solving Techniques (6)
  • IT Essentials – Web (6)
Semester 2:
  • Network Routing and Switching (12)#
  • Database Principles (10)
  • Programming (13)
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction (6)
Semester 3:
  • Advanced Network Routing and Switching (12)#
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports (6)
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence (6)
Semester 4:
  • Object Oriented Technology (13)
  • Data Structures & Algorithms: Concepts & Implementation (13)
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing (9)
  • Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness (6) ~
Semester 5:
  • Internet & Multimedia Applications Development (10)
  • System Development Project (6.5)
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing (9)
  • Connecting WAN (12)#
  • Enrichment Module B (3)
Semester 6:
  • System Development Project (6.5)
  • Systems and Network Management (10)
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search (9)
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (6) ~
Semester 7:
  • Systems Integration and Virtualization (10)
  • IP Routing Implementation (16)##
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation (10)
Semester 8:
  • Final Year Project (Part-time Evening Mode) (9.5)
  • IP Switched Networks Implementation (16)##
  • IT Professionalism (6)
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace (3) ~
  • Enrichment Module A (6)
Semester 9:
  • Final Year Project (Part-time Evening Mode) (9.5)
  • IP Networks Troubleshooting and Maintenance (16)##
  • Industrial Attachment (10)^
~ The delivery sequence of Whole Person Development modules will be allocated in any semester which depends on the offering of these modules and the restriction of students’ maximum credit value per semester.
 
^ Applicant may apply for exemption of the module if he/she has at least of one year of full-time employment in relevant trade.

 # Exemption will be granted for students who are the holders of valid Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certificate for the four modules : 1. Introduction to Networks; 2. Network Routing and Switching; 3. Advanced Network Routing and Switching; and 4. Connecting WAN. 
 
## Exemption will be granted for students who are the holders of valid Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certificate for the three modules: 1. IP Routing Implementation; 2. IP Switched Networks Implementation; and 3. IP Networks Troubleshooting and Maintenance. 

[Required No. of Credits for Graduation: 327]
Note :
All students will be required to take and pass all of the Structured Whole Person Development modules before graduation. Students possessing at least two-year full-time work experience (from the date of attaining the qualifications that can meet the entry requirements of Higher Diploma Programme) may apply for module exemption subject to passing the related assessment. Please click here for details.