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Foundation of Information Technology

Management Development Institute of Singapore

Singapore, Singapore
0.58 years
English
Hybrid
Foundation

About the program

An IT degree in networking, Cybersecurity, Databases and cloud systems.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Information Technology can develop the ability to analyse computing problems
Apply programming and data practices
Test technical solutions and explain the ethical use of digital systems. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Information security analyst
Cloud architect
Database administrator
IT project manager
Information systems manager
Technology consultant

Curriculum

Four-year major: problem solving with Python
Analysis of algorithms
Operations management
Networking
Ethical hacking
Incident response
Digital forensics
Cloud and virtualization
Databases and SQL
And secure software design. Concentrations: IT systems and infrastructure
Intelligent automation and AI. Credits not stated.

Entry requirements

Academic

Age 14-17+ depending on programme
At least 1 GCE O Level or IGCSE pass (Biomedical Sciences: a science O Level pass or the MDIS Science Entrance Test at 50%)
NITEC/Higher NITEC
10 years of formal education for international applicants
Or mature candidates (30+ with 8 years of work experience). Foundation Year Certificate: C6 in any of 5 O Level subjects or 10 years of formal education
Age 17+.

Accepted academic background

Age 14-17+ depending on programme; At least 1 GCE O Level or IGCSE pass (Biomedical Sciences: a science O Level pass or the MDIS Science Entrance Test at 50%), NITEC/Higher NITEC, 10 years of formal education for international applicants, Or mature candidates (30+ with 8 years of work experience). Foundation Year Certificate: C6 in any of 5 O Level subjects or 10 years of formal education, Age 17+.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL PBT 525
Duolingo 95

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Completed application form
Identification document
Language proficiency evidence if requested
Additional program-specific supporting documents if requested

How to apply

Check the entry requirements for your level and course page on mdis.edu.sg (apply at least 2 months before the start date). Complete the MDIS International Student Application Form and ICA e-Form 16 and pay the SGD 490.50 application fee. Submit passport copy and photo
Birth certificate
Certified education results
English proof
Proof of funds (Master: study plan). Await the MDIS decision and ICA In-Principle Approval (about 4 weeks). Pay ICA SGD 90 and collect the Student's Pass in person after the medical report. On the official website.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$5,428 SGD
Application fee	$491 SGD
Deposit	$500 SGD

Program details

Campus	Stirling Road Campus
Faculty or school	School of Information Technology
Department	Information Technology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
November 2026
Applications closed
2 Sept 2026
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February 2027
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3 Dec 2026
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2 Apr 2027
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2 Aug 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.58 years.