POLITEKNIK - school-of-information-and-communication-technology

SCHOOL OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Introduction

Technology empowers the way we think, learn and work, and it has become imperative in the workplace. It is also an important skill and knowledge required by many in multidisciplinary industries. In order to meet the challenges and demands of the IT industry, the School of Information and Communication Technology (SICT) addresses Politeknik Brunei's Vision in producing skilled and marketable graduates through quality education and exposure to the Brunei ICT industry.

The SICT was first established in January 2012, offering three Advanced Diploma programmes in Computer Network, Information Systems and Technology, and Web Computing with an enrolment of 139 students. Later on, SICT introduced two new diploma programme called Information Science and Digital Media. At present, SICT is led by a Head of School, Assistant Head of School and is supported by 20 lecturers.

SICT continuously reviews its curriculum to complement the Brunei ICT Industry Competency Framework [BIICF] under the Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry (AITI). Also, SICT is looking into the prospects of integrating industry professional certification into its existing curriculum.

Among others, the School of ICT has been entrusted to manage the institution's Learning Management System (LMS) activities as part of the Politeknik Brunei Five Year Development Plan (2015—2020). In support of this, SICT aims to introduce a new 'E-Learning Unit' to focus on LMS and e-learning initiatives for Politeknik Brunei, in the near future.

The school is also responsible in coordinating several IT projects, namely the "Partners in Learning" initiatives based on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Politeknik Brunei and Microsoft Brunei, and the Politeknik Brunei IT Academy.

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

Diploma in IT Network

This diploma programme provides students with the essential tools on designing, implementing, and administering networking devices as well as providing services for computer networking security. Adding value to the programme, students may also be industry-certified by globally-recognised tech companies such as Oracle, ComptiA and Cisco.

Programme Structure in IT Network

Programme Structure

Diploma in Information Systems

The programmes offered focus on the understanding of the IT supports field and producing IT solutions.

They are aimed at preparing students with skills to integrate and manage data with information systems technologies and develop information systems solutions.

At the end of the ICT programmes, students will be able to gain a basic understanding of computer systems architecture, how to integrate and manage data and information systems to business processes, and develop applications using Java programming language with database implementation.

Programme Structure in Information Systems

Programme Structure

Diploma in Web Development

This programme focuses on the fundamentals of web design and development incorporating trending technology, security, usability and creative aspects of constructing professional websites.

Programme Structure in Web Development

Programme Structure

Diploma in Library Informatics Computing

Today, the information profession around the world sits at the heart of social, cultural, economic, commercial, educational and industrial activities. With the evolution of the internet and growth of information, librarians and information professionals need to handle and manage information and technology in their organisations.

Currently, Politeknik Brunei is the only higher institution in Brunei Darussalam offering Level 5 Diploma in librarianship course.

The programme provides relevant content, knowledge and skills required, covering across libraries, information centres, preservation institutions and Information Communication Technology (ICT). It also prepares graduates for exciting and challenging careers as information professionals in this digital era.

The programme also aims to produce graduates with professional management and for them to be able to cope with changes from traditional to technical and digital librarianship. It also aims to equip the students with necessary skills for the emerging leadership roles in librarianship.

At the end of the programme, students should be able to conduct research on library and information leadership and management, digital library, data analytics and producing publication paper.

Programme Structure in Library Informatics Computing

Programme Structure

Diploma in Digital Media

This programme focuses on creative and design skills particularly in areas of graphic design, web design, photography, videography, sound, 2D and 3D animation.

The programme is aimed at those who wish to pursue a career in the digital media and understand the impact and implications of digital media and its association to technology. They will be able to work in most key areas of the creative industry ranging from post-production studios, web design agencies, animation houses to graphic design companies.

Programme Structure in Digital Media

Programme Structure