Programmer Aims and Objectives

Higher Diploma in Ethical Hacking and Forensic Investigations Countermeasures (HDEH) course is designed to teach you the essential technical skills to secure computer and network resources and to handle cyber range exercises.

You will also learn how to apply the principles and practices of infocomm security management, and to carry out the forensics process in computers and mobile devices.

This programmer particularly focuses on Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures, Computer Hacking Forensics Investigation, Computer Security Incident Handling, Network Technology, Database Systems, Project Management, etc - modules that will provide you with specialised skills to implement Cybersecurity services and solutions for the computer technology industries, IT business, etc.,

In addition, the course aims to develop the analytical and personal skills necessary for you to work in a specialized computing and infocomm security management environment.

Progression

Upon successful completion of the programme, you will gain year 2 entry to Bachelor of Science (Hons) Cybersecurity and Networks and/or Bachelor of Science (Hons) Information Technology - awarded by Teesside University, UK

Duration
Full-time (7 Months)

Fees & Structure

Tuition Fees         Non-tuition Fees
S$8,025.00          S$2,200.00 - S$2,300.00

Note: 

• International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
• Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
• Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be of age 16 and above, and possess ONE of the following admission requirements:

• Obtained at least a Grade 'E' at GCE 'A' Levels in any 2 subjects OR
• International Foundation Diploma in Information Technology awarded by MDIS OR
• International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art - Technology from MDIS OR
• Diploma from recognized local polytechnics / pathway programmers from other PEIs OR
• International applicants must have completed 12 years of formal Education OR
• Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience)

Mathematics Requirements

The applicant is required to achieve one of the following:

• At least a Grade 'C6' at GCE 'O' level in Mathematics OR
• To pass the MDIS Mathematics Entrance Test

If an applicant fails the MDIS Mathematics Entrance Test, he or she is required to study, complete and pass the Online Mathematics Preparation Course. The applicant will then proceed to take the MDIS Mathematics Entrance Test the 2nd time.

International applicants who do not meet all the minimum entry requirements must sit for MDIS On-line Mathematics Test / On-line English Placement Test (OEPT) (Administered by the Central Registry).

English Language Requirements

Applicants are required to possess at least ONE of the following:

• C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent OR
• Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent OR
• To pass the MDIS English Entrance Test OR
• MDIS Professional Certificate in English OR
• Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS OR
• Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English