Diploma in Information Technology

Be a high-in-demand IT professional with our Diploma in Information Technology. The programme fast tracks your entry to a Bachelor’s degree, and also helps you to gain a solid grounding in fundamental principles of Computer Science and Data Science. A diploma in Information Technology will equip you with the precise skills needed for a successful IT career in the fast-changing industry. As a Diploma in IT student, you’ll learn up-to-date skills and knowledge such as:

Designing and managing computer networks
Designing databases
Writing computer programmes
Designing and developing user-friendly IT solutions in relevant areas
Documenting user requirements for real-world projects

As a graduate, you will be equipped with practical knowledge of database management systems, multimedia, software application tasks, hardware fundamentals, and computer programming and put you on the fast track to joining the IT workforce as a software design and development, data engineer, web and mobile developer, scientific technologist and much more.

WHAT YOU CAN BE WITH A

Diploma
in Information Technology

Programme Structure

SEMESTER 1

Fundamental of Computer
Programming Logic & Design
Introduction to Multimedia
Computerized Mathematics

ELECTIVE

Communication Theory

SELECT ONE

Communication – Malay Language 1
Malaysian Studies 2

SEMESTER 2

Programming with C
Introduction to Computer Skills
Web Design
Multimedia Authoring

ELECTIVE

Business Communication

SELECT ONE

Decision Making Skills
Thinking Skills
Entrepreneurship
Bahasa Kebangsaan A DIP/DEG(Local)

SEMESTER 3

System Analysis and Design
C++ Programming
Introduction to Database
Introduction to Data Communication
PC Maintenance

ELECTIVE

Constitution and Society of Malaysia
Comparison of Religions
Comparison of Ethics

SEMESTER 4

Computer Architecture
Introduction to Distributed Sytem
Object Oriented Programming
Human Computer Interaction
Global Classroom
Co-curriculum

ELECTIVE

Principles of Law

SEMESTER 5

Web Programming
Introduction to Computer Network
Major Project

ELECTIVE

Information Security Management

SEMESTER 6

Project Report & Presentation
Industry Practice

Entry Requirements

A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with minimum CGPA of 2.0 and a credit in Additional Mathematics OR Mathematics at SPM/O-Level or its equivalent

A pass in STPM/A-Level with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in any 2 subjects and a credit in Additional Mathematics OR Mathematics at SPM/O-Level or its equivalent

Pass UEC with a minimum of grade B in 5 subjects

A Diploma in Computer Science OR Software Engineering OR Information Technology OR Information Systems or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 and a credit in Additional Mathematics OR Mathematics at SPM/O-Level or its equivalent.

Candidates with CGPA below 2.5 but above 2.0 with a credit in additional mathematics at SPM/O-Level or its equivalent may be admitted subject to a rigorous internal assessment process

Candidates without a credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM/O-Level or its equivalent may be admitted if the Diploma programme contains subjects in mathematics that are equivalent to Additional Mathematics or Mathematics at SPM/O-Level.

Candidate with a credit in Computing related subject at SPM/O-Level or STPM/A-Level or its equivalent may be given preferential consideration.

AND

English Proficiency Requirement for International student

IELTS 5.0 OR TOEFL iBT 34 OR TOEFL PBT 410-413 OR CAE160 (Cambridge Advance English) OR CPE 180(Cambridge Proficiency English) OR CFE 154-161(Cambridge First English) OR PTE 36(Pearson Test of English Academic) OR MUET Band 3

For non-Malaysian citizens, please refer to the Malaysian Qualification Agency’s (MQA)
List of Overseas Qualifications & its equivalency with Malaysian Education System (PDF) to
see if you meet the minimum entry requirements to obtain a student visa into Malaysia to undertake this course.