Introduction
The Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security (L5DCS) makes up the second year of the NCC Education degree journey. This builds upon the knowledge gained during the Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC).
This qualification is designed to develop the specialist skills necessary to protect and secure data systems from ever-increasing threats in today’s evolving digital society.
Students will study 6 modules including the following; Network Security Threats and Defence Mechanisms*, Ethical Hacking and Information Security* Assessments, Computer Forensics and Incident Investigation* (which have been developed by the EC Council, the world’s largest cybersecurity technical certification body). Through a balance of academic and vocational learning, students will be provided with the necessary knowledge and skills essential in many cybersecurity job roles.
Upon successful completion of the qualification, students could go on to directly pursue a career in cybersecurity or could complete the final year of a degree at one of the many universities which recognise NCC Education qualifications.
Who are EC Council?
The International Council of E-Commerce Consultants, also known as EC Council, is the world’s largest cybersecurity technical certification body. Operating in 145 countries globally, they are the owner and developer of the world-famous Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (C|HFI), Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), Licence Penetration Testing (Practical) programmes, among others. They have trained and certified over 200,000 information security professionals globally that have influenced the cybersecurity mindset of countless organisations worldwide.
Delivery Model
The programme is conducted through a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops in a classroom environment at Informatics Academy campus.
Lessons are typically in blocks of 3-hour sessions.
The following is the lecturer-student ratio.
For theory- 1:40
For practical- 1:32
Intakes
March, June, September, November
Modules Synopses
Networking Security and Cryptography
Information Systems Analysis
Analysis, Design and Implementation
Network Security Threats and Defence Mechanisms*
Computer Forensics and Incident Investigation*
Ethical Hacking and Information Security Assessments*
Fees
Domestic Students
International Students
Course Fee
Full-time
S$6,848.00
S$10,058.00
Part-time
S$6,848.00
N/A
FPS(Fee Protection Scheme)
S$47.94
S$70.41
Non-Refundable Application Fees
S$107
S$321
Student Pass Processing And Administrative Fees
NIL
NIL
All fees stated above are indicative and inclusive of 7% GST. Refer to the personalized PEI-Student Contract for a detailed fee payment schedule.
Admission Criteria
Normal Entry
For entry onto the NCC Education L5DCS course, students must have at least one of the following:
NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC)orA local or international qualification, which is deemed to be of a similar level to the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC). This must be agreed with NCC Education in advance.
If a potential student’s first language is not English, they must also reach the English Language requirements of either:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score of 5.5 or above;
Alternatively, they can take the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test, which is administered by our Accredited Partner Centres.
Note: Student Pass Processing and Administrative Fee of S$321 (including of 7% GST) is applicable for International students.
Alternative Entry
N/A
Assessment Structure
Assessment Structure
Global Examination
Global Assignment
Network Security And Cryptography
50%
50%
Information Systems Analysis
100%
NA
Analysis, Design And Implementation
NA
100%
Network Security Threats And Defence Mechanisms
NA
100%
Ethical Hacking And Information Security Assessments
NA
100%
Computer Forensics And Incident Investigation
NA
100%
Graduation Requirement
Upon successful completion of all modules, students will be eligible for the NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security awarded by NCC Education.
Upon successful completion of all EC Council modules* students will also be awarded a certificate of completion from EC Council.
Progression Pathway
Upon successful completion of the qualification, students could go on to directly pursue a career in cybersecurity or could complete the final year of a degree at one of the many universities which recognise NCC Education qualifications.
