Diploma in Information Technology

The Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) further builds upon the skillsets of the Foundation Diploma in Infocomm Technology and can be taken on its own where entry requirements are met. It prepares one for a career in IT across a wide spectrum of industries and is suitable for those who wish to upskill themselves in the workplace, or as a progression pathway to higher education.

Upon completion of the DIT, students will have the skillsets and requisite base knowledge to progress to the Higher Diploma in Computer Science and may progress to degree programmes at the various UK, US, or Australian Universities and may be eligible to gain advanced standings for certain course selections. Students are encouraged to bring their own laptop for practicing laboratory practical exercises.

The Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) aims to achieve an international standard of high-quality training that will lead to a universally recognised qualification, enabling graduates to pursue undergraduate programmes at top universities. The course also aims to equip students with technical skills and competencies to develop applications based on design specifications; encompassing coding, testing, debugging, documenting, and reviewing and/or refining it across the application development stages in accordance with defined standards for development and security. The technical skill includes the analysis and possibly the reuse, improvement, reconfiguration, addition, or integration of existing and/or new application components.

The DIT course aims to provide students with the ability to:

• Design and be able to implement high quality and robust software products with secure features, run routine application tests, and conduct debugging to resolve errors
• Professionally analyse and design information systems
• Demonstrate effective inter-personal skills when working in groups or leading teams
• Professionally communicate and present proposals, findings and results
• Pursue higher level studies at universities

a. Minimum Academic Entry Requirement

Local students shall possess one of the following:

• Two passes in GCE ‘A’ Level Examinations
• International Baccalaureate (24 points)
• Local Polytechnic Diploma in any field

International Students shall possess one of the following:

• Completion of Year 12 High School Qualification or equivalent qualification from respective home countries
• Completed International Baccalaureate (24 points)
• Equivalent Local Polytechnic Diploma in any field in respective home countries

b. Minimum English Language Entry Requirement

Both local and international students must fulfill the minimum English language entry requirement of one of the following:

• Achieved grade C6 or better in the English language in ‘O’ level
• Passed in the English Language in Year 10 High School qualification or equivalent
• Achieved IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 500
• Completed LSBF Preparatory Course in English Upper Intermediate Level
• Successfully passed the LSBF English Placement Test

Students with non-standard entry requirements will be assessed on a case-by-case basis subject to approval of the Academic Board.

c. Minimum Age

• 18 years or above

• Information Systems Modelling & Design
• Maths for Computing
• Software Development
• Computer Systems & Networks
• Web Technologies
• Cloud Computing
• Security Architecture
• Security Administration