Introduction to Programming for Data Science
About This Course
Course Objectives for Specialist Diploma (NSDEG) programme will be:
• To equip students with knowledge and skills on Statistics and Programming for Data Science.
• To equip students with knowledge and skills on setting up databases and data warehouses for organisations.
• To equip students with knowledge and skills as to create and manage Extract, Transform & Load (ETL)(4) pipelines for Big Data.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
Polytechnic Diploma/ University with Engineering or IT diploma/degree:
Applicants must have an Engineering/ IT diploma or degree from a recognized polytechnic*/ university** in Singapore
Polytechnic Diploma/ University with Maths requirement:
Applicants must have any other diploma or degree from a recognized polytechnic*/ university** in Singapore, and possess a Pass grade in either GCE ‘O’ level Mathematics or a Mathematics subject at diploma level.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Applicants with relevant work experience in a data-related or analytical role will be considered on case-by-case basis, with consideration of supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.
* NYP, NP, RP, SP or TP
** NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUSS or SUTD (Appl. with degrees from other universities are considered on a case-by-case)