The International Diploma in Software Development is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a software developer, system analyst, database designer, or database administrator. You will learn how to develop a software application systematically, starting from requirement analysis to implementation.
Course Objectives
This diploma course will give you:
an understanding of different types of software systems used in business
skills in the most widely used approach to software construction – Object-Oriented design, including analysis and specification, testing, and maintenance
ability to work with other people in a team, communicating computing ideas effectively
a basis for going on to further study in computing, or for finding work in computing-related industries.
Teacher-Student Ratio
The average for the school is 1:25. Minimum class size is subject to change and approval by Genetic Computer School.
C1104: Mathematics for Computing
This module is designed to introduce the students with the fundamental concept of Mathematics used in computing. The module will cover number systems, set theories, mathematical inductions, algebra and calculus, and probability.
C1105: Programming – Algorithms and Data Structure
This module is designed to introduce students with Java programming language and the concept of object-oriented programming. Students will learn about the importance of data structures and associated algorithms to work with abstract data types.
C2104: Web and Multimedia Design
This module is designed to provide the students with hands-on experience of developing a multimedia web site using industry standard development tools, such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Flash. The student will be learning how to integrate Photoshop images and Flash movies, audios and videos into a web site.
C2202: Database Design and Implementation
This module is designed to provide students with the concept of relational models and to be able to design a proper database using appropriate tools.
B2203: Business Communications
This module lets students study the principles of effective written and oral business communications. Emphasis is placed on the composition and formatting of business correspondence, including good/routine news, bad news, and persuasive messages.
C2201: System Analysis and Design
This module allows students a chance to conduct a simple system development by following the phases of SDLC. This module will provide students a solid foundation on user’s and systems documentation to make systems/software design be marketable and used.
C2205: Object-Oriented Design
This module lets students grasp the concepts of Object-Oriented design and to apply it when designing and implementing system programs which may run in various languages.
C2206: C# Programming
This module is designed to equip the students with object-oriented programming language so as to be able to apply OO concepts into programming.
Age:
16
Academic:
2 GCE “A” levels or
11 years of general education or equivalent or
Certificate in Information Technology (Awarded by Genetic Computer School)
Language:
Grade C6 at GCE O level English or equivalent or
IELTS 5.5 or
TOEFL 525 (Paper base) or 196 (Computer base)
Minimum number of students that is required before a class commences: 5
Price: SGD 6,800
Duration: 12 Months
Fee Information
The course fees are due and are payable as full payment or in (2) installments.
Application Fee (Non-Refundable)
Local Students – SGD 50
ASEAN – SGD 150
NON-ASEAN – SGD 400
Course Fees (subject to prevailing 9% GST) Note: The fee includes course fee, administrative, FPS Processing Fee and Application Fee
Local – SGD 6,850
ASEAN – SGD 6,950
NON-ASEAN – SGD 7,200
Modes of Payment
*The modes of payment available are cash, cheque, cashier’s order, Telegraphic Transfer or Bank Transfer
Course Fees (subject to prevailing GST 9%)
| Local Student (For Singaporean /PR/Work permit/ Employment Pass holders) |
ASEAN (Require Student pass) |
NON-ASEAN (Require Student pass) |
|
| Amount (S$) | Amount (S$) | Amount (S$) | |
| Course Fee | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Administrative Fee | 1,650 | 1,650 | 1,650 |
| FPS Processing Fee | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Total | SGD 6,800 | SGD 6,800 | SGD 6,800 |
Payment Schedule
| Local Student (For Singaporean/PR/Work permit/ Employment Pass holders) |
Amount (S$) | |
| * | Application Fee (Upon Registration) | 50 |
| # | 1st Term ( 6 months ) | 3,400 |
| # | 2nd Term ( 6 months ) | 3,400 |
| Total | SGD 6,850 |
| ASEAN (Require Student pass) | Amount (S$) | |
| * | Application Fee (Upon Registration) | 150 |
| # | 1st Term ( 6 months ) | 3,400 |
| # | 2nd Term ( 6 months ) | 3,400 |
| Total | SGD 6,950 | |
| NON-ASEAN (Require Student pass) | Amount (S$) | |
| * | Application Fee (Upon Registration) | 400 |
| # | 1st Term (6 months) | 3,400 |
| # | 2nd Term (6 months) | 3,400 |
| Total | SGD 7,200 |
Miscellaneous and Non-refundable fees (If applicable)
| Purpose of Fee | Amount (S$) and When Payable |
| Late Student Pass Renewal processing Fee: i. Less than 14 days but more than 7 days before date of renewal ii. Less than 7 days to renewal date |
$10.00 $50.00 |
| ICA Student Pass Issuance (On Renewal) – Payable to ICA | $90.00 + $45.00 (ICA Processing Fee) |
| Resit Examination Fee | $300.00 (per module) |
| Appeal Fee | $100.00 (per module) |
| Progression Fee | $250.00 (per student) |
| Replacement of Genetic Student Card | $30.00 (per student) |
| Replacement of Diploma Certificate | $100.00 (each certificate) |
| Replacement of Transcript | $100.00 (per transcript) |
| Course Transfer Application Fee | $100.00 |
| Deferment Application Fee | $100.00 |
| Course Materials Fee | $600.00 to $1500.00 |
| Late Payment Fees (1 day after the scheduled due date(s)) | $100.00 |
| Re-Module (class arranged within the course duration and module time-table is within the semester scheduling) * This fee will be FPS protected |
$1000.00 |
| Airport Pickup Services | $120.00 |
All Miscellaneous Fees are subject to prevailing GST rates = GST 9%
All Miscellaneous Fees are non-refundable.
The Finance Department will process the refund request within 7 working days from the date of Refund
Our staff will contact you on admission matters afterwards.
