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Higher Nitec in Business Information Systems

  

About this Course

Do you aspire to bloom and boom in both business operations and info-communications technology?

You have the opportunity to experience the best of both worlds and excel at them. Apply for this course and learn skills and knowledge in both business operations and infocomm technology which covers PC maintenance, server administration, computer networking, database administration, software development, enterprise resource planning and business principles.

Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry

  • Set up and maintain IT infrastructure.
  • Maintain wired and wireless local area networks.
  • Administer and integrate IT systems.
  • Maintain business applications.
  • Support business reporting.
  • Perform database backups and versioning.

Gain valuable first-hand experience

  • Opportunity for real-work exposure through an industry attachment

MODULE OBJECTIVES

Core Modules

  • Computer Maintenance and Operating Systems
  • Networking Technology
  • System Administration
  • Enterprise Networking
  • Database Administration
  • Business Applications Development
  • ERP and Business Processes
  • Industry Attachment
Life Skills Modules

  • Personal and Professional Development I & II
  • Interdisciplinary Studies I & II
  • Sport and Wellness I & II
Electives (Course Specific)

  • Internet and Network Security
  • Essentials of Java Programming
Electives (Inter-disciplinary)

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Structured Cabling
  • Sports Event Organisation
  • Aquaculture Techniques
  • Marketing and Promotions in Entrepreneurship
  • Fashion Modeling
  • Visual Basic Programming
Electives (Cross-level)

  • Bridging Mathematics 1 & 2
Electives (Joint ITE-Industry)

  • Data Backup and Protection
Electives (General)

  • Business Mandarin
  • Calculus
  • Statistics & Matrices
  • First Aid, CPR and Sports Injuries
  • Industry Attachment
  • Overseas Experiential Programme

Progression Opportunities

Higher Nitec in Business Information System graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 and above may apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics. For more details on diploma courses for progression, please refer to the Joint Polytechnic Admissions website.

Career Prospects

Higher Nitec in Business Information System graduates may be employed by government departments, private sector companies and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). Some of the job titles held by graduates include IT Technical Support Specialist and ERP Support Executive.

There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. Graduates with good grades may progress to the diploma courses being offered in local polytechnics.

Entry Requirements

To apply for the Higher Nitec in Business Information System course, you need to have:

GCE 'O' level grades in English Language, Mathematics and 1 approved subject

Or

GCE ‘N(A)’ level passes in English Language, Mathematics and 3 other subjects

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