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Computing Mathematics Fundamentals - Part of Modular Certificate in Computing Fundamentals (DFSD)

Offered by School of InfoComm Technology

Part-time Diploma

Course Schedule
About Course
Course Structure
Entry Requirements
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Area of interest
Software Development & Quality, Technology

Course Schedule

Class Day(s): every Wednesday (Online Synchronous) & Saturdays (Face-to-face on campus)

Time: Wednesday: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
          Saturday: 9am to 6pm

About Course

Course Objectives

This module introduces the basic concepts of relations, functions, matrices and their applications relevant to IT professionals. The primary purpose of this module is to help learners increase their problem-solving capability. Topics covered include Sets, Relations & Functions, Matrices and fundamentals of statistics and probability.

Course Description

Computing Mathematics Fundamentals - Part of Modular Certificate in Computing Fundamentals (DFSD) is a 30hrs module. In this module, you will:
1. Understand the basic concepts of relations, functions, and matrices.
2. Learn about sets, relations, and functions.
3. Gain knowledge in matrices and their applications.
4. Cover the fundamentals of statistics and probability.

Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2024041888

Computing Mathematics Fundamentals - Part of Modular Certificate in Computing Fundamentals (DFSD)
Computing Mathematics Fundamentals (NP-0611CMF)
This module introduces the basic concepts of relations, functions, matrices and their applications relevant to IT professionals. The primary purpose of this module is to help students increase their problem-solving capability. Topics covered include Sets, Relations & Functions, Matrices and fundamentals of statistics and probability.

Entry Requirements

QualificationRequirement(s)
GCE ‘O’ LevelsAt least 4 'O' Level passes in the following subjects:
  • English Language (Grade 1-7)
  • Mathematics (Grade 1-6)
  • Any two other subjects (Grade 1-6)
    AND
  • At least 1 year of relevant work experience
Nitec
  • NITEC with GPA ≥ 3.5
    or
  • NITEC with GPA ≥ 3.0 AND at least 1 year of relevant work experience
Higher Nitec
  • Higher NITEC with GPA ≥ 2.0
    or
  • Higher NITEC with GPA ≥ 1.5 AND with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
NITEC in Technology/Services
  • NITEC in Technology/Services with GPA >= 3.5
    AND
  • At least 1 year of relevant work experience
Higher NITEC in Technology/Services
  • Higher NITEC in Technology/Services with GPA >=2.0
    AND
  • At least 1 year of relevant work experience
WSQ
  • Relevant Advanced WSQ Certificate (or higher)
    AND
  • Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA
    AND
  • Workplace Numeracy SOA
    AND 
  • At least 1 year of relevant work experience
Do not possess any of the above qualifications
  • Applicants with at least 2 years of relevant working experience may apply for the course


  • Learners enrolled into the course are expected to bring along their personal laptop.
  • Basic IT literacy, including operating system navigation, digital file management (creating, saving, organizing), and the use of standard productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace), is expected of participants.
    In addition, you must be adept at using web browsers for research and communicating through email and video conferencing technologies (MS Teams).

Financial matters

Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)

Description Computing Mathematics Fundamentals - Part of Modular Certificate in Computing Fundamentals (DFSD) Total course fee
Full Course fee $1,016.97 $1,016.97
PR Sponsored by SME $118.49 $118.49
Singapore Citizen Sponsored by SME $118.49 $118.49
Singapore Citizen Aged 40 & Above $118.49 $118.49
Long-Term Visit Pass Plus $305.09 $305.09
Singapore PR $305.09 $305.09
Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 $305.09 $305.09

GST rate

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.

Payment option

The first payment needs to be made after accepting the offer.

Allowed payment by

The course fee allows to be paid by:
Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form);
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).

Important note: All course fees are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision annually.

Nett Supplementary Fees Payable

  • GPA Insurance Fee S$2.11,subject to GST,fees payable S$2.30 Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)
  • Other Fees S$7.43,subject to GST,fees payable S$8.10 Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)

Refund and withdrawal policy

  • Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.

Remarks

Company Sponsorship

If your employer is sponsoring your course fee, please refer to this guide to link your company's Corppass to the STEP Corppass e-Service first. Your company will need to generate sponsorship link for you to register for the course.

For more details, please refer to the step-by-step guide to enrol, track and manage employee's learning activities and other services.