Overview
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology (E-Learning)
The Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology (E-Learning) at Amity Global Institute equips students with critical, up-to-date IT skills and knowledge tailored to meet the demands of the modern marketplace. This diploma course emphasises the fundamental and advanced IT concepts, as well as practical application of IT knowledge to prepare graduates for versatile careers across various industries. Enrol to enhance your professional capabilities and stay relevant in the digital age.
Programme Objective
The aim of the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology (E-Learning) in Singapore is to cultivate proficient IT professionals equipped for the digital era. This IT diploma course focuses on developing essential skills in information technology and e-learning, preparing graduates to implement and manage IT solutions effectively across sectors. By integrating hands-on learning with theoretical knowledge, the course ensures that students are well-prepared to adapt and thrive in diverse IT roles.
What to Expect
Embark on a comprehensive learning journey that bridges the gap between academic theories and real-world IT applications.
- Gain a deep understanding of IT fundamentals and advanced topics in e-learning systems.
- Develop skills in software development, network administration, and cybersecurity.
- Learn to design and implement technology-based educational systems.
- Acquire project management and problem-solving skills critical for IT leadership roles.
- Explore the latest innovations in digital learning and IT solutions.
Course Structure
The Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology (E-Learning) at Amity Global Institute offers a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills across various IT domains. Below are the core modules that students will engage with throughout their academic journey:
- Managing Culture: Develop essential intercultural communication skills necessary for international management through intellectual and experiential learning.
- Financial Technology: Explore the growing field of FinTech and its applications in investment management, highlighting innovations and practical uses.
- Research Methods and Project: Learn to develop research ideas, outline, and critically analyse key debates within selected topics, fostering deep academic inquiry.
- Research Methods and Project (Artificial Intelligence): Dive into artificial intelligence, developing research ideas and critically analysing contemporary debates and theories.
- Research Methods and Project (Data Science): Focus on developing research projects in data science, learning to critically analyse and debate key theories and applications.
- Research Methods and Project (Financial Technology): Engage with the latest in FinTech through comprehensive research methods, developing new insights and innovative approaches.
- Research Methods and Project (Machine Learning): Explore machine learning concepts through research, developing ideas and critically analysing key debates and theories.
- Entrepreneurship Development and Venture Creation – A Global Perspective: Gain insights into entrepreneurship with a focus on global venture creation and new business development.
- International Management Practices: Examine management functions like planning, organising, and controlling in an international and cross-cultural context.
- Artificial Intelligence: Master the core principles and applications of AI, applying computational methods to perform advanced data analytics.
- Data Science: Get introduced to key concepts and tools of data science, applying them to solve real-life data problems with practical software exposure.
- Machine Learning: Learn the methodologies of machine learning to build predictive models and understand their applications in technology.
- Smart Objects and Connectivity: Study the strategies for developing and implementing global information systems and reengineering global business processes.
Structure
| Awarding authority | – | Amity Global Institute (AGI) |
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| Academic Year/Time Schedule/Programme Duration | – | Duration of course is 6 months |
| Mode | – | Part Time |
| Teaching Amenities, Facilities etc | – | Lecturer rooms, Library, computer lab, student study space |
| Intakes | – | TBA |
To achieve a general “Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (E-Learning)”, the student will have to pass the following:
- Research Methods and Project
- 3 Optional Modules
To gain a specialisation* in the “Advanced Diploma in Information Technology (E-Learning)”, the student will have to pass the following:
* Specialisations are as follow:
Data Science
- Research Methods and Project (Data Science)
- Data Science
- 2 Optional Modules
Financial Technology
- Research Methods and Project (Financial Technology)
- Financial Technology
- 2 Optional Modules
Artificial Intelligence
- Research Methods and Project (Artificial Intelligence)
- Artificial Intelligence
- 2 Optional Modules
Machine Learning
- Research Methods and Project (Machine Learning)
- Machine Learning
- 2 Optional Modules
Award Title
Upon the successful completion of the course, the student will be awarded the certificate for Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (E-Learning). For student who has taken the Specialisation Modules will have the Specialisation reflected in the transcript.
| Project Module | Optional Module 1 | Optional Module 2 | Optional Module 3 |
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| · Research Methods and Project (Artificial Intelligence) | · Artificial Intelligence |
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| · Research Methods and Project (Machine Learning) | · Machine Learning |
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Age Requirements
- 20 years old
Academic Requirements
- Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level Examination in the English medium and must have obtained all of the following:
English Proficiency Requirements
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- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
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Mature Applicants
- Candidates who are at least 30 years of age, with at least 8 years of working experience may apply for admission as Mature Applicants.
- To qualify as a mature applicant, you are required to submit a Personal Statement of not more than 200 words and 2 Referee Reports from at least one employer. Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Fees
| Course Application Fee | |
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| Course Application Fee* | Local Students : S$150 (Onetime Only) |
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| Fees Breakdown | Total Payable | |
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| Tuition Fee | S$5,500 | |
| Total Course Fees Payable | S$5,500 | |
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FAQs
A Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology is an advanced academic program that provides specialised knowledge and skills in IT. It focuses on various aspects of information technology, including software development, data management, and network security, preparing graduates for advanced roles in the tech industry.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology offered by Amity Global Institute in Singapore offers numerous benefits, including the development of specific IT skills that are highly demanded in the tech industry. It provides a quick, focused, and often more affordable route to enhance professional qualifications and improve career prospects and compensation in various technology fields.
No, a Postgraduate Diploma is not equivalent to a Master’s degree. While both are postgraduate qualifications, a Master’s degree typically includes a significant research component or thesis and is of longer duration. Postgraduate IT diploma courses in Singapore are shorter and focus more on practical, career-oriented skills.