Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026

Higher Nitec in IT Applications Development (2 Years)

With the digital transformation that industries are experiencing, the demand for Application Developers will continue to experience substantial growth in the coming decades. In the Higher Nitec in IT Applications Development course, you will develop highly sought-after skills and capabilities to develop and support applications for the web and smart devices to meet business objectives.
ITE College East
ITE College Central
ITE College West
Admission type: JAE, JIEH, ITE EAE
Course duration: 2 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2026 JAE:
CollegeCourse code
ELR2B2-C net aggregate
ITE College East
V873 - 10
ITE College Central
V613 - 10
ITE College West
V633 - 10

Note: Course code for ITE (Final Appeal) is HF2IA and applies to all colleges.

Course codes and net aggregates for 2025 JIE 'H':
CollegeCourse code
ELMAB3 net aggregate
ITE College Central
FPIAD
ITE College West
FPIAD
ITE College East
FPIAD

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Course details

Field of studyElectronics and Info-comm Technology
Certification offered
Higher Nitec in IT Applications Development
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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
SubjectGrade
English Language1-8
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics1-7
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
SubjectGrade
English Language1-4
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics1-4
Any 3 other subjects
    		1-5

    Internship

    Internship duration6 months

    Career prospects

    Higher Nitec in IT Applications Development graduates may be employed in various public and private sector organisations as Application Specialist, Application Developer, Application Programmer, Software Developer, Interactive Developer, UI/UX Designer and UI/UX Developer.

    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.