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Overview

Course Duration

3 years

Type of course

Full-time

Campus where course is offered

ITE College Central ITE College East ITE College West

Course Certification

Higher Nitec

Create Smart Solutions for the Digital World
Are you ready to make a difference in the digital economy? Our new 3-year course is designed to help you build essential skills that are in high demand in the Infocomm Technology (ICT) sector. You will learn how to design, develop, and maintain web and mobile applications that can solve real-world problems.

By joining this programme, you will gain the knowledge and experience needed to succeed in the technology industry. You will become skilled in creating applications that people use every day, making you a valuable asset to future employers. Start your journey today and unlock your potential in the exciting world of digital technology!

What you'll learn

  • Design UI/UX
  • Develop and support web applications
  • Develop and support mobile applications
  • Create and maintain content
  • Perform software testing

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.

 

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.