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Overview

Course Duration

3 years

Type of course

Full-time

Campus where course is offered

ITE College West

Course Certification

Higher Nitec

Discover the Power of Data for Your Future

Are you curious about how data can change the world? Our new 3-year course is designed to give you the skills that employers want in the Infocomm Technology (ICT) sector. You will learn how to work with data, from cleaning and processing it to creating clear visuals and managing databases.

By joining this programme, you will build a strong foundation and develop specialised skills that are in high demand. You will be equipped to uncover insights from data that can help businesses grow. Start your journey towards a successful career in technology!

What you'll learn

  • Extract data          
  • Perform data cleansing
  • Perform data processing
  • Perform data visualization
  • Manage databases

Entry Requirements

Admission to Year 1 of the 3-year curriculum structure:

GCE ‘O’ level grades in any 2 subjects:

  • Grade 1-8

or

GCE ‘N’ level passes in Mathematics or Science* and 2 other subjects:

  • Grade A-D or Grade 1-5

* Mobile Robotics, Smart Electrical Technology, Mechanical Design & Automation, IoT Applications, and Mobile Web Applications subjects can be used in lieu of Science for admission to this Higher Nitec course.


Students will be required to purchase a laptop for the course. This is in addition to the course fees. Financial assistance is available to eligible students under ITE Opportunity Fund subject to terms and conditions. For more details on the minimum laptop specifications, please click here.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from Higher Nitec in Data Engineering can expect to embark on a career with government and private sectors that leverage data for businesses and operations. Some of the job titles may include Associate Data Engineer, Associate Data Analyst, Data Technician, and Data Wranglers.