Higher Nitec in IT Applications Development
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Overview
Campus where course is offered
ITE College Central
ITE College East
ITE College West
Course Certification
Higher Nitec
Develop pocket-sized solutions for the digital economy!
With the digital transformation that industries are experiencing, the demand for Application Developers will continue to experience substantial growth in the coming decades.
In the Higher Nitec in IT Applications Development course, you will develop highly sought-after skills and capabilities to develop and support applications for the web and smart devices to meet business objectives.
What you'll learn
- Design UI/UX
- Develop and support web applications
- Develop and support mobile applications
- Create and maintain content
- Perform software testing
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Entry Requirements
GCE 'O' level grades in English Language, Mathematics and 1 approved subject:
- Grade 1-8 in English Language
- Grade 1-7 in Mathematics (Elementary/Additional)
- Grade 1-8 in an approved subject: [Biology / Biotechnology / Chemistry / Combined Science / Computing / Computer Studies / Design & Technology / Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics /Human & Social Biology / Integrated Science / Physics
/ Engineering Science / Science (Chemistry, Biology) / Science (Physics, Biology) / Science (Physics, Chemistry) / Physical Science / Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry)]
or
GCE ‘N(A)’ level passes in English Language, Mathematics and 3 other subjects:
- Grade 1-4 in English Language
- Grade 1-4 in Mathematics
- Grade 1-5 in 3 other subjects; and
- A total of 19 points or less for English, Mathematics and three other subjects (ELMAB3)*
* Eligible, graduating GCE N(A) students who applied and enrolled during the January intake under the Direct Entry Scheme, will undergo 10 weeks of preparatory programme, followed by 2 years of Higher Nitec training.
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Nitec GPA:
For more details on minimum entry requirements for Nitec graduates, please click here.
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 IT Applications Development graduates may apply for progression to the following Work-Study Diploma courses at ITE:
Higher Nitec in IT Applications
Development 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 Opportunities
Higher Nitec in IT Applications Development graduates may be employed in various public and private sector organisations as Application Specialist, Application Developer, Application Programmer, Software Developer, Interactive Developer, UI/UX Designer and UI/UX Developer.