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Why pursue a Master in Computer Science?
Academic qualifications still matter
A quick scan of popular job portals shows that the prerequisite for many PME roles is minimally a bachelor’s or master’s degree qualification. Master’s holders certainly have the edge.
Higher degree graduates are 100 times more rare
33% of locals are bachelor’s degree holders whereas only 0.3% are graduates of higher degrees*, resulting in master’s degree graduates having an academic advantage over most workplace peers and job applicants.
The IT & digital sector is booming post Covid
**Source: Report from Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Why pursue a Master in Computer Science?
Academic qualifications still matter
A quick scan of popular job portals shows that the prerequisite for many PME roles is minimally a bachelor’s or master’s degree qualification. Master’s holders certainly have the edge.
Higher degree graduates are 100 times more rare
33% of locals are bachelor’s degree holders whereas only 0.3% are graduates of higher degrees*, resulting in master’s degree graduates having an academic advantage over most workplace peers and job applicants.
The IT & digital sector is booming post Covid
**Source: Report from Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Why choose us
High Affordability
Non-invasive training schedule
More than 10 years of Job Placement Success
Why choose us
We have mapped our SCTP course and WSQ modules to the master's degree pathway. You will receive up to 95% funding for the SCTP course, and any unfunded fees can be offset by SkillsFuture Credit or PSEA to minimise any cash payment needed.
Profile | SSG Funding |
All Singapore citizens, permanent residents, and LTVP+ Holders | Up to 70% |
Singapore citizens, aged 40 and above | Up to 90% |
Singapore citizens who are jobseekers with greater needs*
only applicable for SCTP courses | Up to 95% |
- Long-term unemployed individuals (unemployed for six months or more); or
- Individuals in need of financial assistance – ComCare, Short-to-Medium Term Assistance (SMTA) recipients or Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) recipients; or
- Persons with Disabilities
Singaporean aged 25 and above will receive SkillsFuture Credits which can be used to offset course fees of eligible courses after any applicable funding.
The table below shows the different types of SkillsFuture Credits available and all of them can be used for our training programmes:
Types of SkillsFuture Credit | Amount |
Opening SkillsFuture Credit:
For all Singaporeans aged 25 years and above
Claimable for a wide range of SkillsFuture credit-eligible courses
Does not expire | $500 |
One-off SkillsFuture Top-Up: | $500 |
SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career): | $4,500 |
This is part of the Post-Secondary Education Scheme to help pay for the post-secondary education of Singaporeans.
It can be used for:
- Pay for your own or your siblings' approved programmes at approved institutions.
- Repay government education loans and financial schemes.
You can call 24-hour automated PSEA hotline at 6260 0777 to check your account balance and use them to offset course fees of eligible courses after any applicable funding.
Personalized, work-integrated & outcome-based learning journey to enable you to acquire work-ready skills
We adopt 70:20:10 work-integrated learning with industry experts mentoring on real-world projects to help learners obtained work-ready skills.
We deliver blended learning involving self-paced e-learning, live flipped classes, and project mentoring for a personalized learning journey to create work-study-life balance and learning efficiency.
Our Job Placement Assistance, with a proven track record of more than 10 years, is built upon a strong relationship with over 2,000 companies, with more than 100 of them actively hiring at any point in time.
Career Builder Workshop
1-to-1 Career Coaching
Review of Career Development Resources
Recruitment Activities & Interviews
Course Details
Course Details
Prerequisite
Minimum 21 years old with a bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized university OR
Mature candidate of 30 years and above with 8 years of relevant work experience.
Prerequisite
Minimum 21 years old with a bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized university OR
Mature candidate of 30 years and above with 8 years of relevant work experience.
Modules Overview
(SCTP) Professional Diploma in Full Stack Web development (E-Learning)
In the User Interface Design module, learners will acquire a deep understanding of user interface design principles, UI development tools, techniques, libraries, frameworks, single-page application development and testing. The instructional units equip them with the knowledge necessary to create interactive user interfaces and deliver seamless experiences. By engaging in practical exercises and hands-on activities, learners develop a high level of proficiency in creating visually appealing websites that adhere to the best UI design principles, leveraging front-end tools, techniques, frameworks, and libraries.
The module project provides learners with an opportunity to demonstrate their skills in analysing business requirements and transforming them into visually appealing website designs. Their expertise in UI development tools, techniques, and responsive design allows them to apply the most effective UI design principles, resulting in the creation of responsive websites with interactive features that enhance user engagement. Additionally, graduates showcase their ability to optimize website performance for swift loading times and seamless navigation. In conclusion, learners acquire the ability to develop responsive websites that deliver optimal performance and an enhanced user experience, positioning themselves competitively in the field of front-end development.
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- Module Validity Date: 2025-01-31
The Programming Fundamentals module equips learners, regardless of their coding experience, with essential knowledge and skills to start their coding journey. This module provides a comprehensive understanding of programming concepts and techniques, encompassing programming languages, paradigms, and program execution. By establishing a solid foundation in programming principles and terminology, learners can grasp and analyse code effectively. By engaging in practical exercises and hands-on activities, learners enhance their problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, thereby improving their coding proficiency and enabling them to produce efficient and well-structured code.
The module project provides learners with an opportunity to demonstrate their skills into practice by constructing software components. This project serves as a platform for demonstrating their competence in analysing technical requirements and converting them into resilient designs. Leveraging their expertise in programming paradigms and languages, learners can implement software components based on the technical design. Additionally, they acquire the capability to ensure software quality through the utilization of diverse testing methods. In conclusion, learners acquire the capacity to produce well-structured code, apply object-oriented programming principles, conduct comprehensive testing, and proficiently document their code, establishing a solid foundation for their future programming ventures.
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- Module Validity Date: 2025-01-31
The Database Design principles module equips learners with the expertise required to excel in various facets of database management. Through the instructional units, learners acquire a holistic comprehension of data organization, database design concepts, entity-relationship modelling, normalization techniques, data definition, retrieval, maintenance, testing, and documentation. By actively participating in practical exercises and hands-on activities, learners develop proficiency in tasks such as planning database usage, creating conceptual, logical, and physical designs, optimizing queries and stored procedures, and conducting thorough testing and documentation. These skills enable learners to effectively communicate database schemas, entities, relationships, and data dictionaries, facilitating collaboration and ensuring smooth maintenance processes.
During the module project, learners demonstrate their ability to create an optimal database design for a consumer-centric Rich Internet Application. The project serves as a platform for showcasing their expertise in various areas, including requirements analysis, entity relationships and constraints, development of conceptual, logical, and physical designs, planning of database user groups aligned with business processes, writing optimized queries and stored procedures to meet management requirements, and conducting comprehensive testing to ensure accuracy, reliability, and performance. In summary, learners acquire the capability to develop efficient and effective databases for client-centric products, meeting industry demands for design optimization, query performance, and system reliability, thus staying competitive in the field of data modelling and design.
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- Module Validity Date: 2025-01-31
The Web Development design module equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the field of full-stack web development. The instructional units help them to gain a comprehensive understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), technical design principles, back-end development principles and techniques, design patterns, application development using frameworks, testing, and documentation. By engaging in practical exercises and hands-on activities, learners develop proficiency in back-end development using frameworks, expertise in creating modular and scalable web applications, testing methods, and effective documentation practices.
During the module project, learners demonstrate their ability to produce consumer-web applications that incorporate design patterns and database interaction. The project serves as a platform for showcasing their competence in technical design aligned business process, architecting solutions to address specific business problems, implementing appropriate design patterns with authentication and authorization, conducting unit testing and user acceptance testing to ensure compliance with business requirements and application quality. In summary, learners develop the skills necessary to pursue web developer roles and contribute to the development of scalable and dependable client-focused web applications that meet the demands of the industry.
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- Module Validity Date: 2025-01-31
In the Enterprise Software Development module, learners will acquire the essential knowledge and skills required to create enterprise-level applications that align with organizational requirements. Throughout this module, learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of key topics, including enterprise application architecture, implementation of business logic and integration techniques, user interface development, and the testing, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise software. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical exercises, learners will develop proficiency in building robust and scalable enterprise applications by leveraging design patterns, frameworks, and libraries.
The module project offers learners a platform to demonstrate their proficiency in enterprise application development, enabling them to make valuable contributions to organizational success and growth. By optimizing operations, streamlining processes, automating tasks, and improving efficiency, learners can enhance the overall effectiveness of organizations. These applications facilitate seamless communication and collaboration, ensuring data consistency, security, and accessibility. Additionally, enterprise application development fosters innovation, differentiation, and a competitive edge by integrating emerging technologies and providing unique functionalities. Ultimately, it empowers organizations to optimize operations, adapt to changing needs, and gain a sustainable advantage in the market.
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- Module Validity Date: 2025-01-31
The Gen AI Design & Development module offers AI application developers a comprehensive training program centered on harnessing AI technologies for enhanced productivity. Covering fundamental concepts of prompt design, participants learn to craft effective prompts for ChatGPT interactions, optimizing them to elicit desired responses efficiently. The course delves into GitHub Copilot, providing a deep dive into its capabilities and practical applications, including prompt-driven programming and business use cases. Through hands-on exercises with JavaScript and Python, participants gain proficiency in leveraging GitHub Copilot to expedite coding tasks.
Moreover, the curriculum introduces Microsoft Copilot Studio, focusing on its functionalities and integration into software development projects. Learners learn to enable seamless communication between applications and chatbots using APIs, unlocking the potential of Microsoft Copilot Studio in enhancing productivity. Through a combination of Flipped classes, assignments, and real-world case studies, this course equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to revolutionize their software development workflow, ultimately empowering them to leverage advanced prompt engineering techniques for maximum efficiency.
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- Module Validity Date: 2025-01-31
The Agile Management course offers a transformative experience, equipping businesses with essential skills and tools to thrive in today’s dynamic environment. Participants gain proficiency in Agile principles, fostering adaptability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Comprehensive Instructional Units shape agile leaders capable of navigating complexity, employing Scrum methodology, leading teams, and delivering value-driven outcomes. The Agile Management Capstone provides a framework for implementing agility in Business-as-Usual activities, ensuring efficient and customer-centric delivery while reducing risk.
Beginning with “Adapt to Complexity using Empiricism and Scrum,” participants delve into core Agile Management principles, mastering complexity and Scrum. Subsequent units cover leadership, organizational agility, growth strategies, metrics, and creating an agile culture. Participants learn to create efficient workspaces, facilitate Scrum events, and plan releases predictably. “Build Effective Scrum Teams & Prioritize Valuable Business Outcomes” focuses on team dynamics and product backlog management.
“Conduct Effective Scrum Events for High Performing Teams” refines skills in sprint planning and daily scrum ceremonies. The core units conclude with “Implement Continuous Growth and Development,” exploring the learning loop concept within the broader Agile ecosystem.
Completing the course, participants emerge as Agile Management champions, adept at navigating business complexities, optimizing outcomes, and propelling organizations toward sustainable success in an agile world.
Other Information
- SSG Module Reference No: TGS-2024043439
- Module Validity Date: 2025-01-31
The Capstone Project-Enterprise Software Implementation module marks the pinnacle of learners” progression in mastering the design and development of enterprise-level applications within the Professional Diploma in Full Stack Web development program. This module involves an extensive project that showcases learners” expertise in conceiving, creating, and deploying a practical enterprise software. The application aims to optimize business processes, unify data, and integrate disparate systems to create a cohesive environment that enhances organizational efficiency and productivity.
The project begins with a thorough process of gathering and analyzing requirements, working closely with stakeholders to establish clear project objectives. Leveraging their strong foundation in enterprise architecture design, development, integration techniques, testing methodologies, and problem management principles, learners proceed with the development of front-end, middleware, and back-end components.
Throughout the project, learners conduct rigorous testing to ensure the quality of the application. They address any issues that arise and prioritize considerations such as scalability, security, and performance optimization. Only after thorough testing and issue resolution, the application is promoted to the production environment.
This module provides learners with the opportunity to apply their acquired knowledge and skills in a practical setting, showcasing their ability to deliver a fully functional enterprise application that meets the identified requirements. By successfully completing this capstone project, learners demonstrate their readiness to enter the industry as competent professionals capable of designing, developing, and implementing enterprise software solutions.
Other Information
- SSG Module Reference No: TGS-2023020490
- Module Validity Date: 2025-01-31
Master’s Degree Top-up Modules
Course fee and funding breakdown
Guglielmo Marconi University
Guglielmo Marconi University
About Lithan
Accredited by the Singapore government as a CET Centre (Continuing Education and Training)
Edutrust certified by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)
Internationally accredited by Pearson UK and Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)
About Lithan
Accredited by the Singapore government as a CET Centre (Continuing Education and Training)
Edutrust certified by Committee for Private Education (CPE)
Internationally accredited by Pearson UK and Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)
Awards and Accreditations
Microsoft Global Learning Partner of the Year Award (Finalist)
Pearson’s BTEC College of the Year 2019 Award for Asia
Dun&bradstreet’s Business Eminence Award 2020
Flame Innovation Award 2019 by SkillsFuture Singapore
APAC CIO Outlook’s Top 10 Provider of Education Tech Solution