Diploma in Information Technology (S69) | Singapore Polytechnic

Aim to equip students with the skill in developing database driven web application. Students will learn about server-side programming and be able to create-database-driven web applications using a scripting language and programming frameworks.

Find out what goes into a healthy and productive team where ideas, insights, and responsibilities are shared meaningfully. Sharpen your interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively in a digital environment.

Develop data fluency skills such as formulating questions, processing and analysing data to articulate numerical and graphical summaries. Build a simple data dashboard to generate insights and support a solution for a chosen SDG.

Equips students with the knowledge in designing interactive interfaces for various platforms, such as web and mobile, to provide pleasant user experience. They will be equipped with skills to create interactive prototype using prototyping tools.

This module aims to help students discover their strengths, values and interests. It also supports students in making informed educational and career choices to achieve their career aspirations.

Please refer to Elective Modules Framework for more information.

Aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills in developing effective front-end web applications using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Stylesheets (CSS). Students will learn to use front-end web development frameworks to further enhance their ability for rapid prototyping responsive web application.

This module aims to provide students with an understanding of computer networking concepts and hands-on sessions on with operating systems using Command-Line Interfaces. Students will be taught on the use of various UNIX commands / system tools for user management, software installation, network administration and configuration of services. These topics are essential and prerequisite to an Application Developer for building and deployment of a software system.

Aims to help students pick up a programming language and learn how to solve and automate tasks through programming. Students will be taught programming fundamentals such as variables, data types, operators, control structures, methods and data structures such as arrays. At the end of the module, students will be competent in using programming for problem solving.

This module continues from the Fundamentals of Programming to build student's competency in writing computer programs. Students will be introduced to the use of basic data structures such as array and dictionary as a form of data abstraction. Student will also learn to handle code that executes asynchronously. Students will apply these skills in the module by building a web application.

Equips students with knowledge in mathematics and analytical skills to solve problems related to infocomm technology. Topics include matrices, linear transformation, number systems, set theory, logic, Boolean algebra, techniques of counting and probability.

Develop data visualisation skills and apply narrative elements and persuasive delivery techniques to communicate data effectively. Learn to craft compelling narratives, based on hard facts and data, to call stakeholders into taking action to tackle the SDGs.

Appreciate the use of both creative and computational thinking skills to solve a SDG-related problem. Apply focused and diffuse thinking , brainstorming techniques, and the four pillars of computational thinking to a chosen SDG.

Learn the broad overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its societal and ethical impact on modern society. Build a simple AI model with a drag-and-drop tool and consider how the use of AI can address a chosen SDG.

This module introduces concepts of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), along with relevant libraries to implement them. Students will also learn libraries and frameworks to enhance applications and the developer's experience. Students will apply these concepts by the continual integration of changes with teammates to enhance an application, and the continuous delivery of those changes while ensuring operability of the application.

This module introduces the fundamental concepts of Relational Databases such as modelling and designing relational databases, writing SQL queries, and the use of indexes and keys. Students will apply these concepts by designing tables of a relational data store and building a stateful application to interact with it.

Leverage digital communication to engage, inspire and impact stakeholders diligently. Learn about responsible Digital Citizenship and how you can create engaging and impactful messages through various digital platforms and tools.

Acquire the skills needed to write in clear and concise English to effectively communicate an intended message to your target audience. Apply these skills when writing for specific contexts, such as scenarios related to the SDGs.

Please refer to Elective Modules Framework for more information.

Please refer to Elective Modules Framework for more information.

Get a head start in your career with the necessary skill sets, knowledge and tools to create your very own personal brand. Learn effective strategies to set yourself apart from the competition, and put it to good use and create awareness about the SDGs.

This module covers the concepts and fundamentals of secure coding principles, and techniques to prevent security vulnerabilities in web applications. Through a series of hacking and coding practical exercises, students will learn the implications of insecure code in applications and subsequently how to defend their web applications against potential hackers by coding securely.

Aims to give students a practical experience of software development from implementation, testing to deployment of enterprise applications. Students will learn development techniques and gain in-depth knowledge of Information Systems architecture, technical documentation with the Unified Modelling Language and versioning control through an IT system. This module will apply Agile project development methodologies in managing software development. At the end of the module, students will develop a deep practical understanding of Software Engineering and appreciation of the documentation issues that impact system knowledge-transfers.

Work in multi-disciplinary groups to apply design thinking methods, backed by research and qualitative data, to tackle local sustainable issues mapped to the SDGs. Tap into knowledge and skills learnt in CCC modules to create innovative prototypes for real-life issues faced by local communities.

This module equips students to add interactivity to immersive simulation applications. Students will learn computer graphics fundamentals and advanced programming techniques to interact with immersive simulation environment and devices.

This module equips students with an overview and history of immersive simulation applications. Student will learn about the fundamentals of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality and their applications in different domains. Students will also learn about the tools & technology that develop immersive simulation applications.

Aims to equip students with knowledge in enterprise web application development, with the use of J2EE (Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition). Students will be able to develop a web application that applies the Model-View-Controller design pattern. RESTFUL web services with J2EE will also be covered. At the end of the module, students will have the opportunity to design and implement a web application that consumes web services with database access. Deployment of the web server to the cloud will also be covered.

Aims to equip students with the fundamentals of problem solving with Java. A wide variety of programming problems will be introduced. The module covers Object-Oriented concepts and teaches students problem solving in an object oriented approach. Essential application development topics such as UI programming and database programming are also included. Upon the completion of the module, students will be better equipped with problem solving techniques to design and develop robust applications with Java.

Aims to train the students on the use of image processing and painting tools for web and interactive applications design. Students will learn the techniques in digital imaging using Adobe Photoshop. Basic design principles like colour theory, typography layout and design elements will be covered in this module. Emphasis is positioned on structuring the students’ concept and helping them to develop their visual thinking. Basic photography skills will also be taught to help students to capture still images to use in their design.

In this module, students will develop a deep understanding of User Interface (UI) design beyond visual aesthetics to design mobile websites and applications with excellent usability. Students will explore visual principles and techniques specific to the UI design process to create visually appealing and cohesive UI designs. Through hands-on exercises and practical assignments, students will explore best practices specific to industry tools such as Figma, creating design components, animating prototypes. By the end of the module, students will learn how to turn wireframes and interaction architecture into interactive prototypes that can be tested with prospective users and iteratively refined into a high quality design that is ready for a hand-off to the development team for implementation.

Students will intern at selected local or overseas organizations to further sharpen their IT skills and knowledge, through working on real-life projects in the areas of their study. Students contribute to the organizations by applying what they have learnt, while also learning and gaining experience from a real-life working environment.

University module conducted by the Accelerated Pathway Programme (APP) partner universities.

University module conducted by the Accelerated Pathway Programme (APP) partner universities.

University module conducted by the Accelerated Pathway Programme (APP) partner universities.

This module provides students an opportunity to integrate knowledge and technical skills they have acquired from the course and experience problem solving, project management, communication and working as a team to develop IT applications. The project can be based on any IT application area, subject to the approval of the school, and can be implemented using any software and hardware platform available in the school.

Students are sent to intern at selected local and overseas organisations to further develop their functional and technical skills through working on real-life projects in the area of their study. Students contribute to the organisations by applying what they have learnt, while also learning and gaining experience from a real-life IT working environment.

This module provides students an opportunity to integrate knowledge and technical skills they have acquired from the course and experience problem solving, project management, communication and working as a team to develop IT applications. The project can be based on any IT application area, subject to the approval of the school, and can be implemented using any software and hardware platform available in the school.