Last Updated: 26 Feb 2026
Higher Nitec in Business Information Systems (2 Years)
Do you aspire to bloom and boom in business operations and infocomm technology? You will have the opportunity to experience the best of both worlds and excel at them. Apply for this course and learn to develop the IT skillsets and competencies to support IT related systems and infrastructure in business operations and functions. It covers Business Enterprise Systems, Server Administration, Computer Networking, Database and Applications, Software Development, Virtualization and PC Maintenance.
ITE College East
Admission type: JAE, JIEH, ITE EAE
Course duration: 2 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2026 JAE:
| College | Course code | ELR2B2-C net aggregate |
|---|---|---|
ITE College East | V49 | 3 - 10 |
Note: Course code for ITE (Final Appeal) is HF2BI and applies to all colleges.
Course codes and net aggregates for 2025 JIE 'H':
| College | Course code | ELMAB3 net aggregate |
|---|---|---|
ITE College East | FPBIS |
Course details
| Field of study | Electronics and Info-comm Technology |
| Certification offered | Higher Nitec in Business Information Systems |
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
| 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 Business Information Systems graduates may be employed by government departments, private sector companies and independent software vendors. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Business Information Systems Specialist, IT Technical Support Specialist, Web Developer, Associate System Administrator, Desktop Support Engineer and ERP Support 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.