Why IT?
- Build a strong foundation in computing and software engineering for wide-ranging careers
- Four exciting specialisations: AI Solutioning, Immersive Media, Product Management and Software Engineering
- Deepen skill sets with one-year internship programmes such as the OCBC-NP Technology Young Talent Programme
- Earn professional industry certifications from renowned organisations such as IBM, AWS and SalesForce
- Unlock new opportunities for your career and further studies with a Second Major in Business
- Passed GCE O-Level Computing? Save up to 75 curriculum hours! New!
About IT
Dive into the world of technology with our Diploma in Information Technology (IT). This comprehensive course will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed for today’s tech-driven industries.
With a strong foundation in programming, networking, databases and operating systems, you will be prepared for further studies or careers in fields such as artificial intelligence, immersive media, product management, and software engineering.
Overview of Your IT Journey
Highlights
Smart Nation Award Recipient
Despite not having an IT background, NP honed my technical skills and gave me opportunities to grow, serve the community, and make an impact through technology. Having received the Lee Hsien Loong Smart Nation Award 2025 and being the President of Overflow, an NP-based Technology Special Interest Group, I aspire to continue using my skills to build solutions that make lives better, and to play a part in shaping Singapore's digital future.
Dell InnovateFest Champs
MindEase – developed by a team of IT students Wu Enjia, Amos Goh, Ian Lim, Jeffrey Lee and Ethan Chew – won the polytechnic category at the Dell InnovateFest. Developed with input from MINDS, the team’s application aims to address stress and burnout among caregivers of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Reaching Greater Heights
IT gave me the freedom and opportunity to experiment, build, and grow. I was hugely impacted by my internship at the Apple Developer Academy in Batam, where I worked with an incredible team to teach app development — often to learners much older than me. Such opportunities sparked my interest in giving back to the community through my love for coding. Since graduating, I’ve had the privilege of returning to NP to teach, plus inspire students at various institutions like NUS and SUTD, and reaching thousands more around the world through community events, workshops, and talks.
Inspiring Through Technology
Polytechnic was the natural choice for me because I really like learning by doing. The IT curriculum has also allowed me to expand on my long standing love for programming. Participating in a hackathon in my second year with Open Government Products also inspired me to think about harnessing technology for the greater good and consider how technological solutions can reach a wider audience.
Further Studies
You can receive advanced standing when you apply for related degree programmes at universities both locally and abroad. These include:
Singapore
- Nanyang Technological University
- National University of Singapore
- Singapore Institute of Technology
- Singapore Management University
- Singapore University of Technology and Design
Australia
- Australian National University
- University of Adelaide
- University of Melbourne
- University of New South Wales
- University of Queensland
- University of Western Australia
Isabelle Pak
Information Technology graduate, Class of 2024
Isabelle is pursuing a Bachelor in Business Administration with Operations and Supply Chain Major at NUS.
Chua Dong En
Information Technology graduate, Class of 2023
Pursuing a degree in Computer Science under the SMU Merit Scholarship Programme
Jordan Lee
Information Technology graduate, Class of 2022
Pursuing a Bachelor of Computing in Information Systems at NUS
Yee Yan Hwee
Information Technology graduate, Class of 2021
Pursuing a Bachelor of Computing in Computer Science at NUS under the NUS Merit Scholarship
Careers
With our course skills aligned to the ICT Skills Framework, you can look forward to pursuing careers in these roles:
- Applications Developer
- Back-End Developer
- Channel Sales Executive
- Cloud Engineer
- Customer Experience Manager
- Database Administrator
- Data Analyst
- Data Engineer
- Front-End Developer
- Full Stack Developer
- Infrastructure Executive
- Platform Engineer
- Sales Consultant
- Systems Analyst
- Technical Support Executive
Yee Jia Chen
Information Technology graduate, Class of 2024
Apple Global Community Leader and Apple Certified Trainer
Tan Choon Yan
Information Technology graduate, Class of 2006
Director of Product Management at Mastercard
Aaron Tan
Information Technology graduate, Class of 2004
Co-founder of Carro, Singapore’s largest AI-driven used car marketplace.
Jonaisah Sahidjuan
Information Technology graduate, Class of 2020
Business Development Associate at Salesforce, one of the largest technology companies in the world.
Esther Loh
Information Technology graduate, Class of 2020
Business analyst at IBM.
Entry Requirements
AGGREGATE TYPE ELR2B2-C
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent) results.
| Subject | 'O' Level Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics/Mathematics | 1-6 |
| Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type | 1-6 |
Applicants must also fulfil the aggregate computation requirements for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type ( English Language, 2 relevant subjects and 2 other best subjects) listed at www.np.edu.sg/docs/ELR2B2.pdf.
For students with other qualifications, please refer to the NP website for the entry requirements and admissions exercise period.
Candidates with severe vision deficiency may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations.