Diploma in

Mobile Business Solutions (N63)

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About the Diploma

In an increasingly interconnected world, the power of mobile computing empowers business to expand its presence beyond its physical constraints. The future expansion of businesses depends on their mobile strategies in reaching out to a wider global customer base in the fastest possible time.

If you want to be part of the mobile business future, enrol in the Diploma in Mobile Business Solutions (MBS) now! A three-in-one course, MBS equips you with a strong IT foundation with problem-solving skills as well as mobile technology and mobile business knowledge. The course is well-recognised by the industry as well as the universities for its rigour in preparing you well as an IT professional.

To enhance your IT, mobile business, project management and techopreneurship skills, you will undertake a five-month internship in your final year with industry partners like Singtel, Starhub, KPMG, Sun Microsystems, NCS, IBM and MIT. You can choose a local or overseas internship, or take up technology development in our technology hubs jointly spearheaded by ICT and industry partners or incubate your IT mobile business ideas.

Our students are testament to the rigour of MBS. They have created award-winning innovative mobile applications such as mobile car park system, mobile Scrabble, mobile Wheel-of-Fortune and Glovology – an intelligent mobile data glove communication device for the hearing-impaired.

 

 

 

Career Prospects

With a strong IT foundation and good problem-solving skills, you are well-positioned to pursue careers in a diverse spectrum of industries and help businesses expand through the implementation of mobile business strategies.

Become a professional mobile solution strategist, mobile application developer, software engineer or consultant in almost any industries where mobile strategies are critical: information technology, banking and finance, manufacturing, education, edutainment, logistics and transportation.

You can even innovate and develop your own mobile applications and start your own IT-related business ventures!

 

 

 

Further Studies

 

 

 

 

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE 'O' Level examination (or equivalent) results and fulfil the aggregate computation requirements.

Subject
‘O’ Level Grade

English Language*

1 – 7

Mathematics (Elementary or Additional)

1 – 6

Any two other subjects

1 – 6

 

The aggregate computation for selection is based on grades obtained for English, Mathematics, Science (Grade 1-9) or Design & Technology (Grade 1-9) or Computer Studies (Grade 1-9) and two other subjects.

* Candidates must attain the required grade for English as a first language.

Candidates with severe vision deficiency should not apply for the course.

 

 

Course Structure

 

First-Year Modules
Second-Year Modules
Final-Year Modules

Level 1.1
· Fundamentals for IT Professionals
· Computers & Operating Systems
· Fundamentals of Programming
· Business Statistics
· Introduction to Mobile Applications
· Creativity & Applied Thinking Skills ^
· Sports & Wellness ^

 

Level 1.2
· Networking Fundamentals
· Object-Oriented Programming
· Mobile Usability Design
· Business Information Systems
· Communication Toolkit ^

Level 2.1
· Databases
· Object-Oriented Analysis & Design 1
· Wireless Technology
· eBusiness Foundations
· Any 2 Interdisciplinary Studies modules ^

 

Level 2.2
· Mobile Application Development
· Object-Oriented Analysis & Design 2
· Project Management
· Any 1 Elective
· Innovation & Enterprise in Action ^

Level 3.1
· Professional Issues
· Supply Chain Management
· Any 2 Electives
· World Issues: A Singapore Perspective ^
· Any 1 Interdisciplinary Studies module ^

 

Level 3.2
· Internship

 

^ Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) modules at Ngee Ann help students become more versatile and competitive by expanding their knowledge and skills beyond their core disciplines. Areas covered include communication, entrepreneurship, lifeskills, media and the arts, and science and technology.

 

Electives

 

Elective Modules
· Marketing for eCommerce
· Mobile Business & the Organisation
· Mobile Business Applications
· Mobile Operating Systems
· Mobile & Wireless Security
· Programming Wireless Applications

 

 

Related Courses

• Financial Informatics (N81)
• Information Technology (N54)
• Electronic & Computer Engineering (N44)

 

Contact Us

Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Toll free: 1800-4607333

(admission to full-time courses)
Tel: 6466 6555
Fax: 6468 3207
Email: JoinNP@np.edu.sg

School of InfoComm Technology
Blk 31 Level 8
535 Clementi Road
Singapore 599489

Ms Sharon Goh
Tel: 6460 6583
Fax: 6469 0490
Email: gsn1@np.edu.sg

 

 

Introduction
Career Prospects
Further Studies
Entry Requirements
Course Structure
Contact Us