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With the ever-increasing threat of cyber-attacks and an industry shortage of qualified talents, the demand for people with cyber security skills is at an all-time high.

  • Awarded by

    PSB Academy

  • Academic Level

    Diploma Course

  • Intake months

    Full Time: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jul, Aug, Sep, Nov

    Part Time: Jan, Apr, Jul, Sep

  • Estimated Course Fees

    Full Time: XXX
    Part Time: XXX

  • Course Duration

    Full Time: 12 months

    Part Time: 9 months

  • Mode of Delivery

    Blended Learning (City Campus & Online)

Introduction

With the ever-increasing threat of cyber-attacks and an industry shortage of qualified talents, the demand for people with cyber security skills is at an all-time high. As an aspiring cyber security specialists, you need to be equipped with specific skills and professional qualifications to succeed at the forefront of this digital battlefield.​

In addition to earning your cyber security diploma, you will have the opportunity to earn up to FOUR professional recognised certifications awarded by EC-Council. ​

By the end of this cyber security diploma, you will achieve: ​

  • Professional skills in identifying and implementing network security controls and software engineering​
  • Technical skills in using forensic tools for electronic evidence collection​
  • Gain a strong understanding of data communication, networking and the various components of OSI and TCP/IP models. ​
  • Up to 4 industry recognised certification from EC-Council​
  • A professional network through career mentoring, engagement with industry veterans, and industry visits, supported by The Singapore Computer Society and The Institution of Engineering and Technology student chapters​

Course Highlights

  • Essential Cyber Security Skills

    Acquire professional skills such as identifying and implementing network security controls, software engineering and more. Develop the ability to utilise forensic tools for electronic evidence collection. Gain a clear understanding of data communication and networking, including the various components of the OSI and TCP/IP models.

  • Direct Entry To University

    Advance directly into Year 2 of a Bachelor’s Degree with our university partners or receive module exemptions; subject to university’s approval.

  • Industry Immersion

    Enjoy opportunities for career mentoring, engagement with industry veterans and complimentary access to professional events with Singapore Computer Society and The Institution of Engineering and Technology student chapter memberships.

  • Industry Certification

    Earn both the optional EC-Council Certified Security Specialist and Certified Network Defender and an academic diploma.

    Part-time students may earn additional EC-Council certifications in Certified Ethical Hacker and Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator.

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Duration

Students will be studying 8 modules, and are expected to complete the course within 12 months with possible completion in 9 months.

Learning Mode

Blended (City Campus & online)

Modules

Modules

  • Introduction to Computer and Operating Systems
  • Data Communication and Networking
  • Database Design and Modelling
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Security Specialist*
  • Network Defense*

Elective Modules

  • Information Systems and the Organisations
  • Discrete Mathematics

*Student must achieve an overall mark of at least 50% in order to obtain a pass grade in the module to satisfy PSB Academy Diploma requirement and an overall mark of at least 70% in order to obtain the EC-Council Certification:

  • Module: Security Specialist - EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS)
  • Module: Network Defense - Certified Network Defender (CND)

Mode of Assessment

Includes assignments, projects, and written examinations

External Exams:

Intakes

Intakes

  • January
  • April
  • July
  • October

Minimum Class Size

8

Maximum Candidature

24 months

Duration

Students will be studying 8 modules, and are expected to complete the course within 12 months.

Learning Mode

Blended (City Campus & online)

Modules

Modules

  • Introduction to Computer and Operating Systems
  • Data Communication and Networking
  • Database Design and Modelling
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Security Specialist*
  • Network Defense*

Elective Modules

  • Ethical Hacking and Counter Measures*
  • Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator*

*Student must achieve an overall mark of at least 50% in order to obtain a pass grade in the module to satisfy PSB Academy Diploma requirement and an overall mark of at least 70% in order to obtain the EC-Council Certification:

  • Module: Security Specialist - EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS)
  • Module: Network Defense - Certified Network Defender (CND)
  • Module: Ethical Hacking and Counter Measures - Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Module: Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator -

Intakes

Intakes

  • January
  • April
  • July
  • October

Minimum Class Size

8

Maximum Candidature

24 months

Academic Requirements

  • 2 GCE 'A' levels; OR
  • PSB Academy Certificate in Engineering and Information Technology; OR
  • Candidates with other qualifications will be considered as case-by-case basis; OR
  • Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years work experience)

Minimum Age Requirement

  • 16 years old

English Language Requirement

  • GCE 'O' level English (grade 1 to 7); OR
  • IELTS score of 5.5; OR
  • PSB Academy's Certificate in English Proficiency programme; OR
  • PSB Academy English Proficiency Test; OR
  • An equivalent English language qualification

International Qualifications

Academic Requirements

  • 2 GCE 'A' levels; OR
  • PSB Academy Certificate in Engineering and Information Technology; OR
  • Candidates with other qualifications will be considered as case-by-case basis; OR
  • Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years work experience)

Minimum Age Requirement

  • 16 years old

English Language Requirement

  • GCE 'O' level English (grade 1 to 7); OR
  • IELTS score of 5.5; OR
  • PSB Academy's Certificate in English Proficiency programme; OR
  • PSB Academy English Proficiency Test; OR
  • An equivalent English language qualification

International Qualifications

Course Fees

Singapore-based Students

  • Course Fee: S$7,586.40
  • Progressing Student Rate (After Rebate): S$6,827.76

International Students

  • Course Fee: S$12,382.40

 

Other Mandatory Fees

Singapore-based Students

  • Application Fee (New Students): S$160.00
  • Student Development and Administration Fee:
    • New Students: S$400.00
    • Progressing Students: S$400.00

International Students

  • Application Fee (New Students): S$490.00
  • Student Development and Administration Fee:
    • New Students: S$1,250.00
    • Progressing Students: S$550.00

Miscellaneous Fees

Course Fees

Singapore-Based Students:

  • Course Fee: S$7,542.80
  • Progressing Student Rate (After Rebate): S$6,788.52

Other Mandatory Fees

Singapore-based Students

  • Application Fee:
    • New Students: S$160.00
    • Progressing Students: Application fee is waived

Note: All fees are subject to annual revision.

Miscellaneous Fees

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