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Diploma in Data Analytics

OVERVIEW

About the Programme

The Diploma in Data Analytics is a qualification for students who are seeking to work in the business analytics industry or in occupations where big data management will be of utility.

CIMA and ACCA accredited degree

CIMA and ACCA accredited degree

Fulltime Degree

8 month | fulltime
fast track degree

Practical and theoretic modules

Practical and theoretic modules

Guided career sessions

Guided career sessions

MODULES

Designed to explore beyond subject knowledge


Statistical Analytics

This module will get students familiar with basic statistical concepts and applications for collection, analysis and interpretation of data for decision making using data.

Data Analytics

This module is to prepare students for data preparation and ETL data from different sources and combine them into a single dataset. Students perform more machine learning concepts and algorithms and apply them for text mining and image analytics.

Machine Learning

This module will get the student familiar with concepts of machine learning and data mining for predictive analytics. Students learn what are the algorithms available, what they do and how to choose the best one and apply it to their data. Students learn to make predictions with the output of the model and compare them across different models. Students will be able to apply these concepts in business application and other fields by studying patterns in the data and using them to make predictions.

Cloud Computing

This module is to prepare students for performing tasks in the cloud. Students are introduced to the concepts of cloud computing such as databases & storage, creating virtual servers, and security.
Cloud computing has become a high demanding skill to many companies as they speed up their adoption of such digital tools. As the market for cloud services is vast and growing, many companies are built and run on the cloud, and they need talents who have the skills to help them drive technical architecture, design, and delivery of cloud systems. LSBF Singapore Campus aims to bridge the education to career divide by adequately preparing students with the skills and knowledge to enter high-demand technology fields.

Internet of Things

This module will get the student familiar with concepts of IOT data for analysis. Students learn how to extract IOT data and store in a cloud server. Students perform data extraction from IOT devices and display the data for monitor in the web.The monitored data will be store in the cloud server. Student will learn to download data for data analysis.

App Development

This module is to prepare students for creating simple apps to be deployed. Students will learn how to design the interface for their apps and store and manipulate data, have logic sequences and making decision (logic) as well as mobile features. Students will also learn how to automate processes in app logic.

Project Management

This module will get the student familiar with concepts of project management following closely the PMBOK syllabus. Students will grasp the concepts of project management and will benefit greatly in their business & IT undertaking. Students will know the stages of each project from start to finish and all the various disciplines of project management lifecycle.

Data Visualisation

This module will get the student familiar with state-of-the-art visualisation capabilities. Students will use BI software to visualise data for insights and analysis. Create own calculated fields and parameters, as well as join and blend different data sources.

Full programme structure & learning outcomes

Full programme structure & learning outcomes

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what to expect

Prepare for a Career in Data Analytics

Develop students’ competence and practical skills in big data management.

  • To lay the foundation for future pathway and continuing professional development.
  • To provide students with the relevant knowledge and understanding of big data management as it relates to the wider business context
  • The knowledge and skills that will enable them to follow a career in all areas of business analytics and a wide range of careers in business, finance, marketing, logistics and administration.

Demonstrate relevant business analytics knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of big data management which will equip them with an awareness of the operation of analytics in all aspects of their careers

  • Demonstrate proficiency in identifying analytical issues and know how to use their knowledge effectively across a range of problems
  • Interpret situations which require analytical input and contribute meaningful and calculated solutions in a timely manner
  • Effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms to specialist and non-specialist audience
  • Demonstrate cognitive skills of critical thinking, analysis and synthesis
  • Demonstrate effective problem solving and decision making using appropriate quantitative and qualitative skills including identifying, formulating and solving problems
  • Take and demonstrate responsibility for their own learning and continuing personal and professional development
  • Undertake further training, develop existing skills and acquire new competences that will enable them to assume significant responsibility within organisations

App DevelopmentCloud ComputingData AnalyticsData VisualisationInternet of ThingsMachine LearningProject ManagementStatistical Analytics

Career in Data Analytics

programme structure

Lectures, Tutorial, Seminars, Workshops, Case study and Exercises , Group work project and presentations, Computer Exercise, Class Discussion

BLENDED LEARNING

ModuleLecture/LabTutorial & Student Support TimeTest & ExamSelf Regulated Learning & Independent LearningAssignment/Test/Exam Assessment PreparationTotal
All Modules30157580200

BYOD- Bring Your Own Device

Students are expected to:

  • Own software for MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and MS WIN 10 operating system
  • Provide their own computer having the following configuration
ComponentMinimumRecommended
Processor1.6 GHz or faster, 2-core Intel Core i5 or equivalent1.8 GHz, 2-core Intel Core i5 or equivalent
Memory6 GB RAM≥8 GB RAM
Hard Disk256 GB disk sizeSufficient free space to install trial software to be downloaded
Display1280 x 768 screen resolution (32-bit requires hardware acceleration for 4K and higher)

International Students: 90%
Local, PR, non-student pass: 75%

Denotes AWS-Amazon Web Services certification. Students may advance themselves to attempt the AWS Certification examination and will be awarded a certificate meeting the AWS Educate Certification examination requirement.

Assessment methods may vary according to individual module requirements and each module is assessed by:

  • Continuous assessment, Formative and Summative Assessments
  • Any combination of class participation, group or individual applied assignments, online quizzes/online tests, portfolios.
  • Each module consists of two Online Tests (40%) and an Individual Applied Assignment (60%)

Students must achieve an overall passing grade of 40%. If students fail to achieve an overall passing grade of 40%, students will be permitted one retake attempt in each failed assessment, and failure of this retake will require students to re-module the failed module(s) again in full prior to an additional retake attempt.

1 : 40

The module is successfully completed upon fulfilling the programme and module duration. Students will attend the scheduled number of study terms for the timetable provided and successfully completing all the modules.

Prospects may enrol into individual modules as a short course fulfilling both the admissions and assessment requirements. Students are given the flexible learning option to study at their own pace by taking the required modular courses that make up the various certificates to meet their needs.

  • Students will receive a Micro certificate/ Nano degree.
  • Each micro certificate/nano degree is a recognition of the knowledge and skills students have required, making them ready for certain types of job roles.
  • Students can complete any modules in any order at their convenient time that will stack up towards a Diploma qualification.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Why choose LSBF for your education

Study Materials

Study Materials

Students will receive study materials after they have made full payment for their programme. Replacement of study materials is subject to additional charge.

Student Portal

Student Portal

Students have access to the Student Portal. It is a useful site where the course information and learning materials are available for students’ easy reference.

Accessible Faculty

Accessible Faculty

Students may contact their lecturers directly via email outside the lecture hours for any academic related queries.

Recorded Lectures

Recorded Lectures

We will show compassion and care to all stakeholders as we believe the journey is as important as the outcome.

ELIGIBILITY

Who can apply for this programme

Minimum Academic Requirement:

  • At least two passes in GCE ‘A’ Level
  • International Baccalaureate (24 points)
  • Local Polytechnic Diploma in any field

Minimum English Language Requirement:

  • Achieved grade C6 or better in English language in GCE O level
  • Pass in English Language in Year 10 High School qualification or equivalent
  • IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 550
  • Completed LSBF Preparatory Course in English Upper Intermediate Level

Minimum Age

18 years old

Students with non-standard entry requirements (e.g. other PEI qualification etc) will be assessed on a case-by-case basis subject to approval of the Academic Board.

Minimum Academic Requirement:

  • Completion of Year 12 High School Qualification or equivalent qualification from respective home countries
  • Completed International Baccalaureate (24 points)
  • Equivalent Local Polytechnic Diploma in any field in respective home countries

Minimum English Language Requirement:

  • Achieved grade C6 or better in English language in GCE O level
  • Pass in English Language in Year 10 High School qualification or equivalent
  • IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 550
  • Completed LSBF Preparatory Course in English Upper Intermediate Level

Minimum Age

18 years old

Students with non-standard entry requirements (e.g. other PEI qualification etc) will be assessed on a case-by-case basis subject to approval of the Academic Board.

FACULTY

Master Industry-Relevant Skills with Guidance

Mahen Jayalath View Profile

Mahen Jayalath

Lecturer (Part-time), School of Advanced Technology & Digital Media
Belly Rachdianto View Profile

Belly Rachdianto

Lecturer (Part-time), School of Advanced Technology & Digital Media
Zhou Zhihao View Profile

Zhou Zhihao

Lecturer (Part-time), School of Advanced Technology & Digital Media
Francis Ho Soo Siong View Profile

Francis Ho Soo Siong

Lecturer (Part-time), School of Advanced Technology & Digital Media
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Pretaashiini

Lecturer (Part-time), School of Advanced Technology & Digital Media
Zahir Hussain View Profile

Zahir Hussain

Lecturer (Part-time), School of Advanced Technology & Digital Media
Alvin Yeo View Profile

Alvin Yeo

Lecturer (Part-time), School of Advanced Technology & Digital Media
William Ku View Profile

William Ku

Lecturer (Part-time), School of Advanced Technology & Digital Media
Tan Kheng Teck View Profile

Tan Kheng Teck

Lecturer (Part-time), School of Advanced Technology & Digital Media
Preethi Kesavan View Profile

Preethi Kesavan

Director of Studies and Head, School of Advanced Technology & Digital Media
Fee Structure

ADMISSIONS

How to apply

At the London School of Business & Finance (LSBF) Singapore Campus, our Education Consultants are ready to help with any questions about starting your studies.

Simply fill out the form on the right, and one of our consultants will guide you through the application process and support you every step of the way.
For a quick overview, check out our 3-5 step guidelines to make the process even easier.

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Admission Process for Local Students

A ‘local student’ is defined as an individual holding Singaporean citizenship, Permanent Residency (PR), or valid passes such as the Employment Pass (EP), S Pass (SP), Dependant’s Pass (DP), or Work Permit (WP).

Local students can register either in person at the Recruitment Office or contact us through email, phone, or WhatsApp for added convenience.

Local Students will go through pre-programme counselling with the Education Consultants who will explain the Programme details, Fee Protection Scheme, Refund Policy, Appeal procedures and other important information etc.

Local Students are then required to submit the documents below for registration:

  • A duly completed Application Form
  • Proof of Professional Qualifications – ACCA/CFA Institute/etc. (if applicable) or Highest Education Qualification
  • Proof of identity card (i.e. NRIC/work pass)
  • Payment of Application Fee

Education Consultants will submit all necessary documents to the Admissions department for evaluation of the application.

Upon successful acceptance into the programme, Education Consultants will inform the Local Students that their application has been successful. Local students will need to understand and sign the Student Contract and Advisory note to confirm their acceptance of the programme.

Once Local Students have understood and signed on the 2 original copies of Student Contract and Advisory Note, they may proceed to make payments to LSBF.

Payment of fees should be made in Singapore dollars via the following modes of payment:

  • Cash
  • NETS
  • Flywire
  • Cashier’s order
  • Debit/Credit Cards
  • Singapore Cheques
     

All fees are payable to London School of Business & Finance Pte Ltd.

Upon payment from the Local Students, LSBF will issue a receipt.

LSBF will also put in place the FPS Insurance for Local Students to protect the fees paid to the School. This FPS Insurance account is applicable for ALL Local Students regardless of their nationalities and the type of passes they held.

Admission Process for International Students

International Students – refer to foreigners – who wish to pursue a full-time study in Singapore with London School of Business & Finance (LSBF). You are required to apply for a Student Pass with the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

International students may submit your inquiry to info@lsbf.edu.sg or contact LSBF recruitment agents at your home country.

International Students will go through pre-counseling with the Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF’s approved Recruitment Agents who will explain the Programme details, Fee Protection Scheme, Refund Policy, Appeal procedures and other important information.

International Students are required to submit the documents below for evaluation:

  • A duly completed Application Form
  • Certified copies of ALL academic qualifications and transcripts (From Secondary School / High School onwards / equivalent)
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Clear copy of student’s valid travel document (First page and Last page of Passport)
  • Certified clear copy of birth certificate
  • Copy Malaysian ID card (if applicable)
  • A duly completed ICA student pass application forms: Form 16 and Form V36
  • Recent passport-sized photograph (white background)
  • Student enrolling for Professional Programmes, a proof of relevant membership may be required.
  • Payment of Application Fee


All documents submitted needs to be in English language. Please provide the original non-translated and translated documents during submission.

*All students who do not meet the minimum requirement for their English proficiency level will need to sit for our English Placement Tests.
Students who go through Recruitment Agents and are in their country of origin are required to sit for 2 English Placement Tests (EPT). The first provisional EPT will be conducted at the Recruitment Agent’s Office and a Second EPT will be conducted at LSBF premise after the student has arrived in Singapore. The latter test will determine the final level of English that the student needs to attend.
Students who did not go through Recruitment Agents are able to sit for the EPT at LSBF premise since they are in Singapore.
Education Consultants / Business Development Managers will submit all documents to the Admissions department for evaluation of the application. Upon successful acceptance into the programme, LSBF will issue a Conditional Letter of Offer together with the Acceptance of Offer Form.

Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF’s approved Recruitment Agents will inform International Students that their application has been successful. At this point, International students will need to sign and return the Acceptance of Offer Letter Form and provide the supporting documents listed below:

  • Signed Acceptance Letter of Offer Form
  • Proof of financial ability in the form of bank statements/fixed deposit accounts/savings accounts (applicable for visa required countries International students)
  • Parent’s and/or Spouse’s employment letter with details such as date of commencement/duration of employment, designation and salary amount/month (applicable for visa required countries International students)
  • Student’s employment letter with details such as date of commencement/duration of employment, designation and salary amount/month (applicable for visa required countries International students)
  • Parents’ marriage certificate (applicable if student’s birth certificate does not state both parent’s name)
  • Student’s marriage certificate (If applicable)

Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF’s approved Recruitment Agents will explain to International Students the contents of the Student Contract and Advisory Note and inform them of any additional documents that may be required.

Upon receipt of the signed Acceptance of Offer Letter and Application fee, LSBF will proceed to submit the Student Pass application via Singapore ICA Student OnLine Application & Registration+ (SOLAR+) system.

In general, processing time for a NEW Student Pass application is about 2 weeks – 4 weeks. Processing time for International Students transferring their student pass from other PEIs is about 2 weeks to process. Some applications may however take a longer time to process.

LSBF does not guarantee any successful approval of the Student Pass application. For more information on Student Pass application, please refer to www.ica.gov.sg.

Upon approval of the Student Pass application, International Students will be informed of the result via email from their Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF’s approved Recruitment Agents. They will need to:

  1. Sign 2 original copies of the Advisory Note and Student contract
  2. Sit for the English Placement Test conducted at LSBF upon their arrival in Singapore (if applicable)
  3. Make payments for the programme fee (No payments are to be made if International Students have not signed the Student Contract and Advisory Note)
  4. Complete the formalities before collection of Student Pass in person at the ICA

Payment of fees should be made in Singapore dollars via the following modes of payment:

  • Cash
  • NETS
  • Flywire
  • Cashier’s order
  • Debit/Credit Cards
  • Singapore Cheques
  • Bank Draft
  • Telegraphic Transfer* (Bank charges to be borne by students)

*For telegraphic transfer, International Students are to indicate reference to the student’s name and/or London School of Business & Finance student’s identity number as stated on the Letter of Offer (S1xxxxxx) and provide a copy of the remittance advice to the respective Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF’s approved Recruitment Agents for tracking purpose. All fees are payable to London School of Business & Finance Pte Ltd except for the issuance fee and multiple-entry visa fee which are payable to ICA during completion of formality to collect the Student Pass.

Upon payments from International Students, LSBF will issue a receipt.

LSBF will also put in place the FPS Insurance for International Students to protect the fees paid to the School. This FPS Insurance is applicable for all students regardless of their nationalities.

Admission Process for Transfer International Students

Transferring to study from one college to another need not be a painful process. If you are currently studying with another college in Singapore, and have already secured a valid Student Pass, all you need to do is to apply for a transfer of Student Pass to study with the London School of Business & Finance in Singapore (LSBF).

Approach LSBF to apply for the desired programme to confirm your place at LSBF.

Upon receipt of the signed Acceptance of Offer Letter and Application fee, LSBF will proceed to submit the Student Pass application via Singapore ICA Student OnLine Application & Registration+ (SOLAR+) system.

In general, processing time for a NEW Student Pass application is about 2 weeks – 4 weeks. Processing time for International Students transferring their student pass from other PEIs is about 2 weeks to process. Some applications may however take a longer time to process.

LSBF does not guarantee any successful approval of the Student Pass application. For more information on Student Pass application, please refer to www.ica.gov.sg.

Upon approval of the Student Pass application, International Students will be informed of the result via email from their Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF’s approved Recruitment Agents. They will need to:

  1. Sign 2 original copies of the Advisory Note and Student contract
  2. Sit for the English Placement Test conducted at LSBF upon their arrival in Singapore (if applicable)
  3. Make payments for the programme fee (No payments are to be made if International Students have not signed the Student Contract and Advisory Note)
  4. Complete the formalities before collection of Student Pass in person at the ICA

LSBF’s friendly Education Consultants will inform you of your student pass transfer application outcome within 7-14 days.* Upon payments from International Students, LSBF will issue a receipt.

LSBF will also put in place the FPS Insurance for International Students to protect the fees paid to the School. This FPS Insurance is applicable for all students regardless of their nationalities.

*Important: Your attendance and performance at your previous school is of utmost importance in securing a successful transfer of your Student Pass to LSBF. If you have a record of poor attendance (anything below 90%) or poor academic performance, you will experience great difficulty renewing or transferring your Student Pass. It is highly possible that ICA will not approve your application.


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