Preparatory Course                 

This course provides the required level of understanding for students who have the relevant diplomas to enter the Final Year in Bachelor of Computer Science / Graduate Diploma in Computer Science from the University of Adelaide.

Admission Criteria

• Diploma in IT related disciplines
• Diploma in various Engineering fields

Modules

The Preparatory Course consists of 4 modules:

1. Java Programming 1

This module provides an introduction to programming in Java. Topics covered include variables, control structures, number types, strings, arithmetic operators, relational operators, methods, input/output, classes and subclasses.

2. Java Programming 2

This module provides an introduction to programming in Java. Topics covered include variables, control structures, array, array lists, operator precedence, exception, text files, formatted output, recursion.

3. Introduction to Discrete Mathematics

This module provides an introduction to discrete mathematics.  Topics covered include propositional logic, truth tables, sets and its operations and functions.

4. Information Encoding

This module introduces fundamental topics that are essential to computing. It covers topics including different number systems, its operations and conversion; and representation of numbers in computer.

Assessment 

• One 30-minute Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) test per module, and
• One Programming Project

Upon Completion

Students who have completed this Preparatory course with the minimum grade requirement will gain entry to the Final Year Bachelor of Computer Science/ Graduate Diploma in Computer Science program by the University of Adelaide.

Course Duration and Delivery

Timetable

Preparatory Course

2012 Timetable (Apr 2012)

Fees

Total fee for the course is $1,200.00
The Preparatory course fee will be used to offset the first payment for Bachelor of Computer Science/ Graduate Diploma in Computer Science program.

• The above fee is subjected to prevailing GST
• Course fee is inclusive of course notes
• All fees quoted are in Singapore dollars. NAAEC reserves the right to change the course fee without prior notice.

We accept the following methods of payments

• Cash
• NETS
  Subject to your daily withdrawal limit
• Cheque
  Payable to: Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre Pte Ltd
• Internet Banking
  United Overseas Bank - Current Account
  A/C 920-350-093-5
  Branch code: 320
  Bank code: 7375
  Account Name : Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre Pte Ltd

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How to Apply

• For candidates from a non-English speaking background or those whose education was not in English. TOEFL (overall score of 575 or better) or IELTS results (overall band score of 6.5 or better) is required.
• Applications cannot be considered unless all the relevant information is supplied. 

* Fully refundable if unsuccessful in meeting the entry requirement.

Enquiry

For further information, please contact:

Ronald Yeo   Tel: 6738 2910   Email: ronaldyeo@naa.edu.sg