Higher Nitec in Data Engineering (3 years)
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Overview
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
Certification Requirements, Course Structure and Module Objectives (PDF 150 KB)
General Electives and Life Skills Modules (PDF 148 KB)
Entry Requirements
Admission to Year 1 of the 3-year curriculum structure:
GCE ‘O’ level grades in any 2 subjects:
or
GCE ‘N’ level passes in Mathematics or Science* and 2 other subjects:
* 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.
Progression Opportunities
Higher Nitec in Data Engineering graduates may apply for progression to the following Work-Study Diploma courses at ITE:
Higher Nitec in Data Engineering 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.
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.