At a Glance

Duration:	3 years full-time
Qualification:	Diploma in Telecommunications

The Course

This course provides you with a good foundation in the fundamentals of electronics and telecommunications, including Satellite Communications, Digital Media Broadcasting, Mobile Communications and Broadband Technologies and Internetworking.

You will be exposed to formal telecommunication standards and practices which equip you with the most current techniques for successfully implementing and using a telecommunication system.

Career Opportunities

Job prospects as telecommunications professionals are excellent, and you may venture into design, technical support, manufacturing, sales and marketing, and service and maintenance. With rapid rise in demand for telecommunications services globally, you will be highly sought after by both the public and private sectors to deliver high quality products and services to meet the needs of both consumers and the industry.

The increasing shift towards wireless, digital and broadband applications in communication, as well as the deployment of 3G and WiFi, have opened a whole new world that allows users to access web-based interactive services and applications on the move. At the same time, digital TV broadcasting, and the convergence of telecommunication, Internet and broadcasting technologies have created new and wider markets. The demand for telecommunications professionals is therefore expected to grow well into the future.

Graduation Requirements

Cumulative Grade Point Average	min 1.0
TP Core Subjects	19 credit units
Diploma Subjects
Core Subjects	97 credit units
Elective Subjects	min 12 credit units
Cross-Disciplinary Subjects	min 9 credit units
Total Credit Units Completed	min 137 credit units

Cross-Disciplinary Subjects

Students are required to obtain a minimum of 9 credit units from the list of Cross-Disciplinary Subjects.