INSTITUTE
OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE, NUS
NUS
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SYSTEMS ANALYSIS (SA)
Graduate
Diploma in Systems Analysis
A
13-MONTH IT PROGRAMME IN SINGAPORE TO A CAREER IN THE GLOBAL IT MARKET
Programme
Synopsis
The Graduate Diploma in Systems Analysis programme
is designed for graduates who recognise the need to equip themselves with the
latest IT knowledge and skills, and wish to advance their careers in their
current field. It also provides an opportunity for non-IT graduates in crafting
a new career path in the IT industry.
In this thirteen-month FULL-TIME programme,
students are taught how to built IT solutions through lectures, workshops,
laboratory sessions, projects and industrial attachments. Students will also
learn and practise the techniques taught to gather user requirements,
systematically analyse and design feasible solutions; they will then move on to
code, test and implement these solutions. The numerous projects in this
programme give students many hands-on practices to deliver IT solutions
covering client/server, internet/intranet and wireless platforms.
The programme emphasises building and enhancing
essential soft skills such as project management qualities,
independent/co-operative team working attitudes and effective team leader
techniques. Students will be assigned to work in "*Project teams*"
learning through "*on the job training*". By the end of the
programme, students will have a good grasp of Object-Oriented analysis and
design based on Rational Unified Process (RUP) and Unified Modelling Language
(UML). They will also be introduced to Object-Oriented programming using C#
.Net with Visual Studio IDE, Java. JSP (Java Server Script), EJB (Enterprise
Java Bean) on J2EE. In addition, they will be proficient in building internet
solutions using ASP.NET and Web Services and mobile solutions using Android
platform and iOS platform.
Future
Careers
Having graduated thirty four batches of students,
this programme is going into its 39th intake. Many of our graduates are now
prominent senior IT professionals, who have benefited from this programme. The
curriculum is frequently reviewed and revamped to ensure that the skills taught
are those crucially needed by the IT industry. Our graduates are employed in IT
positions such as:
IT Auditor
IT Security Administrator
Systems Analysis
Systems Programmer
IT Consultants
IT Marketing Executive
Web Developer
Project Leader
Application Engineer
System Specialist
IT Engineer
Moving On
Many of the graduates from this programme further
upgrade their skills after a few years in the IT industry. They are fully
eligible to take up Master programmes with NTU, NUS and other universities. A
number of them enrolled into ISS "Master of Technology (Software Engineering)"
: a part-time programme designed for working IT professionals and managers who
wish to upgrade their knowledge and skills while pursuing their careers.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must possess the following pre-requisites:
- Bachelor degree from a recognised
university
- Proficiency in the English Language
(written and spoken)*
- Some work experience preferred
All applicants are required to take an aptitude
test. Shortlisted applicants will also need to attend an interview.
Foreigners are welcome to apply.
*English Language Proficiency
Applicants whose native tongue AND medium of university
instruction is not in English should submit the TOEFL (Test of English as a
Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
score as evidence of their proficiency in the English language.
The following minimum TOEFL score is required:
- 85 for the internet-based test (with
a minimum score of 22 for the writing section); or
- 580 for the paper-based test; or
- 237 for the computer-based test
Our institute's TOEFL institution code is 2432. Alternatively, if
you have an IELTS result, a score of 6.0 is required.
TOEFL and IELTS are only valid for two years after the test and
the validity should not expire before the beginning of the application period
for the coursework programme. The Educational Testing Service (ETS) has
indicated that score reports are valid only if our University receives them
directly from ETS.
Note for International Applicants
Aptitude
test in Yangon, Myanmar
Date & Venue: May & Nov (Applicants will be notified via email).
Date & Venue: May & Nov (Applicants will be notified via email).
Aptitude
test in Singapore, China, India, and others (arrangement will be made subjected
to the number of applicants from the countries).
Date & Venue: May & Nov (Applicants will be notified via email).
Date & Venue: May & Nov (Applicants will be notified via email).
It should be noted that all decisions in the application process
are at the discretion of ISS management.
How To Apply
Application
All applicants are required to apply online for our
graduate coursework programme. Please refer to the instructionsbefore
you proceed to apply online.
|
Intake
|
Online Application(open date)
|
Closing Date for receipt of applications
|
|
February
intake
|
1st July
|
15th October
|
|
August
intake
|
2nd January
|
15th April
|
* Applicants will be notified by email after the closing date
about the information on the Aptitude test arrangement.
Application
Fee
The following non-refundable application fee is payable for the
Graduate Diploma in Systems Analysis programme you apply for:
|
Mode of Application
|
Application Fee
|
|
Online
Application
|
S$20
(incl. of prevailing GST)
|
Please send your proof of payment together with your application
package. Please note that an application without the
application fee payment will not be processed.
The modes of payment are:
- Local
Students:
1.
a. Online
Payment by any of the methods (For applications submitted for Semester 1
AY2012/2013 onwards) OR
§ Credit
Card (AMEX, VISA or MasterCard)
§ Debit
Card (applicants must have an online banking account with either of the the
following banks - POSB/DBS, UOB and Citibank).
b. Complete
the relevant Application
Fee Form and send it
together with a cheque (should be crossed) made payable to "National
University of Singapore". Please write your name, mailing address and
programme applied for, on the reverse side of the cheque;
OR
OR
c. Complete
the relevant Application
Fee Form and make
payment by NETS at the Student Service Centre (located at Level 1, Yusof Ishak
House) during operating hours.
OR
OR
d. Complete
the relevant Application
Fee Form and make
payment by Cash / NETS / Credit Card at the Institute of Systems Science
(Administration Office 2nd Floor) during office hours 8.30am - 5.00pm from
Monday to Friday.
- International
Students:
1.
a. Online
Payment by any of the methods (For applications submitted for Semester 1
AY2012/2013 onwards)
§
Credit Card (AMEX, VISA or MasterCard)
§
Debit Card (applicants must have an online banking account with
either of the the following banks - POSB/DBS, UOB and Citibank).
OR
b.
Complete the relevant Application
Fee Form and send it
together with a bank
draft (drawn
on a bank in Singapore in Singapore dollars) made payable to "National
University of Singapore". Please write your name, mailing address and
programme applied for, on the reverse side of the bank draft;
c. If you
are unable to obtain a bank draft in Singapore dollar, you may submit a bank
draft in US dllar of USD18.50 (for S$20 fee) or USD37 (for S$40 fee)
respectively. The amounts in USD includes the bank charge which will be
incurred by the University to process the bank draft.
Any further queries about payment, please contact Ms Joyce Phang
at joyce.phang@nus.edu.sg or
+65 6516 6637
Submission
Checklist
After submitting your application via the online Graduate
Admission System, the completed online application form should be printed out
and submitted to the School together with the supporting
documents listed below. All documents which are to be
submitted should preferably be in A4 size. All documents which are not in
English must be accompanied by an official certified English translation.
Omission of required information and documents may render the application void.
1.
Online Application form (printed from the system after the online
submission), duly declared and signed
2.
A recent coloured passport-sized photograph to be attached in the
box provided in the Online Application form.
4.
A copy of the following documents :
o
Degree scroll
o
Detailed result transcript of academic records from each
university or college attended
o
A copy of the TOEFL/ IELTS score report
o
A copy of citizenship certificate, identity card, passport or documentary
proof of permanent residence status, where applicable
5.
Testimonials from the employer (where relevant)
6.
Complete the Application Fee FormPayment of S$20.00 (with GST) for
the Application Fee (non-refundable). Cheque / Bank Draft should be made payable
to "National
University of Singapore"
You will be asked to produce the originals for verification during
enrolment (if your application is successful).
Please
send the application form along with the supporting documents or submit them
personally to:
SA Course Administrator
Institute of Systems Science
National University of Singapore
25 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
(off Pasir Panjang Rd)
Singapore 119615
SA Course Administrator
Institute of Systems Science
National University of Singapore
25 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
(off Pasir Panjang Rd)
Singapore 119615
IMPORTANT
NOTE:
Completed application form must be submitted with the supporting documents and an application fee of S$20.00 (for online application only). Incomplete applications (e.g. those with insufficient documents or have not satisfactorily completed their requirements for the bachelor's degree by the stipulated deadline of submission) and applications received after the closing date, will not be processed.
Completed application form must be submitted with the supporting documents and an application fee of S$20.00 (for online application only). Incomplete applications (e.g. those with insufficient documents or have not satisfactorily completed their requirements for the bachelor's degree by the stipulated deadline of submission) and applications received after the closing date, will not be processed.
Status
of Application
After the application deadline, all received applications will be
processed, and the online application status in the Graduate Admission System
will be updated to "physical application verified" within 14 days.
Invitation to sit for the aptitude test & interview will be
sent by email to the email address provided in the application form.
Results of your application will be made known to you through
postal mail about 2 months after the application closing date. You can also
check your application outcome results via the online admission system 2 months
after the application closing date. If you do not hear from us two months after
the deadline, please email jaimetan@nus.edu.sg
Applicants who are unsuccessful in their application will need to
submit a new application together with all the relevant supporting documents if
they are interested to be considered for the programme again in the next
intake.
Important: The
University has not engaged any external agencies to undertake student
recruitment on its behalf. Candidates interested in our graduate programmes are
advised to apply directly to the University and not through any agents.
Candidates who apply through agents will not have any added advantage in
gaining admission and the University reserves the right to reject such
applications without giving reasons.
Contact Details
Our Customer Service Officers are committed to listening to you, whether it is in person, by phone, by mail or by email.
Office Opening Hours and Enquiry Line Operating Hours:
Mondays - Fridays : 9am to 5pm
Saturdays : 9am to 12noon
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
For General
Enquiries :
Tel: (65) 6516 2093
Fax: (65) 6778 2571
Email : isstraining@nus.edu.sg
For Registration of Courses or Training Enquiries :
Tel: (65) 6516 2020 / 2096 / 5777 / 8554 / 7646
Email: isstraining@nus.edu.sg
Tel: (65) 6516 2093
Fax: (65) 6778 2571
Email : isstraining@nus.edu.sg
For Registration of Courses or Training Enquiries :
Tel: (65) 6516 2020 / 2096 / 5777 / 8554 / 7646
Email: isstraining@nus.edu.sg
For
Postgraduate Programme Enquiries :
Master of Technology
Matilda: (65) 6516 2064
Jessie: (65) 6516 1654
Lilian: (65) 6516 6153
Email: isspostgrad@nus.edu.sg
Graduate Diploma in Systems Analysis
Jaime: (65) 6516 7829
Jenny: (65) 6516 6769
Email: issgdipsa@nus.edu.sg
VI Help Desk :
Tel: (65) 6516 2006
Email: isshelpdesk@nus.edu.sg
Master of Technology
Matilda: (65) 6516 2064
Jessie: (65) 6516 1654
Lilian: (65) 6516 6153
Email: isspostgrad@nus.edu.sg
Graduate Diploma in Systems Analysis
Jaime: (65) 6516 7829
Jenny: (65) 6516 6769
Email: issgdipsa@nus.edu.sg
VI Help Desk :
Tel: (65) 6516 2006
Email: isshelpdesk@nus.edu.sg
Singapore
e-Government Leadership Centre:
Tel: (65) 6516 1156
URL: www.egl.sg
Email: enquiries@egl.sg
Tel: (65) 6516 1156
URL: www.egl.sg
Email: enquiries@egl.sg
Address:
Institute of Systems Science
25 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
Singapore 119615
Institute of Systems Science
25 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
Singapore 119615
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