Diploma in Information Technology

Programme Entry Requirements

• Possess SPM with at least THREE (3) credits in any subjects (inclusive of Mathematics or any equivalent qualification); OR
• A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), with a minimum of Grade C [Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA 2.00)] in any subject or any equivalent qualification and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent; OR
• A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul (pass) and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent; OR
• A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in any qualification with at least a CGPA of 2.00; OR
• A pass in any qualification equivalent to certificate (Level 3, MQF);OR
• Possess SKM Level 3 and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent; OR
• Other relevant & equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.​

Notes:

• Candidates with a pass in Mathematics at an SPM level or its equivalent may be admitted if the certificate programme contains subjects in Mathematics that are equivalent to Mathematics at SPM level.
• “Candidates with a pass in Mathematics at SPM level and without a related certificate need to
• take a reinforcement Mathematics subject with appropriate topics in the discipline of Computing at the beginning of the study.”
• “Candidate with a credit in a Computing-related subject at SPM level or its equivalent may be
• given preferential consideration.”

English Requirements

International Students

• Minimum score of 4.0 for IELTS; OR its equivalent

Core Modules

• Fundamentals of Information Technology
• Introduction to Management
• Fundamentals of Programming
• Fundamentals of Mathematics
• Computer System and Organisation
• Computer Security Ethics
• Information Security
• Fundamentals of Statistics
• Operating Systems
• Industrial Training

Concentration

• Databases
• Programming Principles and Techniques
• System Analysis and Design
• Data Communication and Computer Networking
• Algorithms and Data Structures
• Oriented Programming
• Internet Programming
• Human Computer Interaction

English Core

• English 1
• English 2
• English 3

MPU Courses

• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (Int)
• Skill Enhancement / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
• Culture and Society
• Community Service

Electives

• Software Quality and Testing
• IT Project Management
• Wireless Networks
• Network and Cloud Administration
• Business Analytics
• Business Intelligence

• Computer Support Executive
• Database Administrator
• System Administrator
• System Analyst
• Software/ Web Developer
• Data Engineer
• Network Infrastructure Engineer
• Computer Network / Cloud Administrator

The Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) of this programme is to prepare graduates who are able to:

1. Covers fundamental programming, applications and web development.
2. Learn the architecture for modern computer systems.
3. Gain essential knowledge for information transmission and communication.
4. Understands core concepts and practical skills of database management systems.