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Last Updated: 21 Feb 2025

Higher Nitec in IT Systems & Networks (2 years)

Are you enthusiastic about how computer systems communicate with other computers and peripherals in a networked environment? Do you want to know how to manage server operating system and implement secured wireless and wired networking environment? Apply for this course and learn how to install and maintain secured computer network systems across different platforms.

ITE College Central
ITE College East
ITE College West
Admission type: JAE , JIEH , ITE EAE
Course duration : 2 years
Course codes and aggregates for 2025 JAE:
College Course code
ELR2B2-C aggregate
ITE College Central
 V26 18 - 33
ITE College East
 V30 -
ITE College West
 V70 27 - 27

Note: Course code for ITE (Final Appeal) is HF2IS and applies to all colleges.

Course codes and aggregates for 2024 JIE 'H':
College Course code
ELMAB3 aggregate
ITE College Central
 FPISN 8 - 10
ITE College East
 FPISN 9 - 11
ITE College West
 FPISN 7 - 11

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Course details

Field of study Electronics and Info-comm Technology
Certification offered

Higher Nitec in IT Systems & Networks
Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
Subject Grade
English Language 1-8
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-7

Any one of the following subjects
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Combined Science
  • Computing/Computer Studies
  • Design and Technology
  • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Human and Social Biology
  • Integrated Science
  • Physics/Engineering Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)/Physical Science
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
 1-8
For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through DPP
Subject Grade
English Language 1-4
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-4

Any 3 other subjects
1-5

Internship

Internship duration 6 months

Career prospects

Higher Nitec in IT Systems & Networks graduates can be employed by Information Technology (IT) users and supplier organisations. The IT users are public or private organisations using computer systems (networked or stand-alone) in their business operations. The IT suppliers are companies providing computer hardware / software and IT services. Some of the job titles held by graduates include IT Specialist, IT Technician, Network Support Specialist, IT Technical Support Specialist, Associate System Administrator, Desktop Support Engineer and Network Traffic Engineer.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

Joint Intake Exercise 'H' (JIE 'H')

You can apply directly to the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) in mid-December. Learn the process and how to apply.

ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE)

You may register using the ITE EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

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