Courses Available to International Students
NCC Education - International Certificate in Computer Studies
Introduction
International Certificate in Computer Studies(ICCS) programme is directly awarded by NCC Education, UK. NCC Education is a global provider for Education solutions. NCC Education qualifications are recognised by universities, professional bodies and employers.
Course Outline
ICCS is 5 module qualification. This course is an introductory course to the field of Computer Studies. This course is foundation for the International Diploma in Computer Studies. Each module gives an introduction to the IT field of study. Mathematical & English Language skills are improved. The modules are as below:
- Introduction to Computing
- Study and Communication Skills
- IT Skills
- Mathematical Techniques
- Programming
Course Contents
Introduction to Computing
- Introduction to Computer Systems
- Computer Architecture
- Information Management
- Human Computer Interaction
- Networks
- Graphics & Multimedia
Study and Communication Skills
- Learning to Learn
- Reading Text Books and Note Taking
- Note Taking in Lectures
- Library Research and Writing an Essay
- Journal Based Research for Essay Writing
- Internet Research for Essay Writing
- Writing a Research Report
- Examinations & Assessment
IT Skills
- Word processing
- Spreadsheets
- Presentations
- Mathematical Techniques
- Arithmetic procedures
- Fractions and percentages
- Simple algebraic techniques
- Number base systems
- Sort and manipulate data Probability
- Plot and draw a variety of graphs
- Select appropriate data types or data structures and operate on them
- Simple Boolean logic
Programming
- Introduction to Programming
- Constructs
- Sequential & Selection structures
- Programming the Graphical User Interface
- Project Definition and Design
- Programming more complex User Interfaces
- Programming Serial File Processing
Assessment
Modules are assessed based on Global Assignments, Local Examinations & Global Examinations. Assessments are conducted 4 times an year (March, June, September & December). Students have to attain a pass grade in all the 5 modules for the award of the certificate. Students can appeal if they are not satisfied in the grade awarded in any of the modules within 15 days of declaration of the results. A processing fee is applicable. The fee will be refunded only if there is any change in the grade awarded when compared to the previous result.
Entry Requirements
There are no official entry requirements for this program. However, we recommend that a student be at least 15 years of age and be reasonably competent in both oral and written English.
Duration
The ICCS course is conducted in 4 months(Full-Time) / 6 months (Part-Time) Enquiries For enquiries, please call 627 35 611or send them to araci@bmc.edu.sg.
Venue
BMC International College Bukit Merah Central, Blk 162 Bukit Merah Central 03-3555 Singapore 150162.
New Fee Structure
Under the new fee structure, applicants are required to pay a non-refundable processing fee of $30 when an application for STP is submitted to ICA for consideration. Payment must be made through the ICA online portals for STP application (i.e. SOLAR or SOLAR+). Successful STP applications will only need to pay a one-time fee of $60 for the issuance of the LTP cards, regardless of the duration of the pass granted. The prevailing visa fee will continue to apply for those visa-required countries.
Foreign students will be required to pay a sum of $60 for replacement of lost or damaged STP cards.
NOTE: Fees may change periodically without prior notice.
| Fees Breakdown (shows the full breakdown of total payable fees) |
Total Payable (S$) |
|---|---|
| Course Application Fee (not covered under FPS and not refundable) | $400.00 |
| Course Fee | $5,000.00 |
| Student Membership Fee | $100.00 |
| Course Material Fee | $200.00 |
| Laboratory Fee | $100.00 |
| Student Process Fee | $0.00 |
| Medical Insurance* | $120.00 |
| Exam - NCC* | $550.00 |
| FPS Insurance Fee* | $36.40 |
| (A) Total Course Fees Payable | $6,106.40 |
| (B) No. of Instalments | 1 |
| (C) Instalment Amount (C = A/B) | $6,106.40 |
| Instalment Schedule (full payment scheme) |
Payment by 1 month (S$) |
| One Instalment Payment Only | $6,106.40 |
| (A) Total Course Fees Payable | $6,106.40 |
| Total Course Fee After GST | $6,912.40 |
| * Non-GST'd Item | |
Last updated 14 May 10.
