Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma
7 Semesters / 2 Years 6 Months
Up to 100% PTPTN
From
RM 22,500.00 Total Tuition Fee
Price listed above is applicable to local students only
Why this course
Diploma in Information Technology is tailored to provide students who wish to pursue a career in the Information Technology sector with essential knowledge and skills, key technical information and theoretical understanding for them to explore technology-based venture effectively.
This programme exposes students to programming principles & techniques, operating systems in terms of development & maintenance as well as system analysis. It also helps students to deepen their knowledge in data communication and data structures that will help them to secure a place in the demanding Information Technology industry.
Price listed above is applicable to local students only
- Microsoft content and cloud-based lab is embedded in the courses
- Students would be able to earn up to 10 Digital Badges or Certification based on courses embedded with Microsoft Content*
- Credit Transfer - Earn the degree that you want within lesser time and cost by transferring credits from Diploma to Bachelor's Degree
- Through APEL, take advantage of your prior learning experiences to gain admission, with a further opportunity to reduce your study duration and costs
CONVENTIONAL:
(R2/0611/4/0079) (02/27) (MQA/FA 1696)
Course information
Entry Requirements
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 Grade C of Grade Point (GP) 2.00 in a subject and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level (or Mathematics equivalent to SPM); 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 Mathematics equivalent to SPM); OR
- Possess SKM Level 3 in a related field. (Candidates without Mathematics can be admitted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment to determine their competencies in Mathematics that are equivalent to SPM level); OR
- A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with at least a CGPA of 2.00; OR
- Other relevant and equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government. (Candidates can be admitted if their admission qualification contains Mathematics subject (s) equivalent to Mathematics at the SPM level. Those without a pass in Mathematics at SPM level or equivalent can be admitted but required to take and pass reinforcement Mathematics subject. The reinforcement Mathematics subject must be offered in the first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer).
Notes:
- Candidates with a pass in Mathematics at the SPM level (or Mathematics equivalent to SPM) may be admitted if their admission qualification contains Mathematics subject(s) equivalent to Mathematics at the SPM level.
- Candidates with a pass in Mathematics at SPM level (or Mathematics equivalent to SPM) and without a Mathematics subject in their admission qualification need to take and pass the reinforcement Mathematics subject that equivalent to the SPM level. The reinforcement Mathematics subject must be offered in first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer.
- Candidates with a credit in Computing-related subject(s) at the SPM level (or equivalent to SPM level) may be given preferential consideration.
English Requirements
International Students
- Minimum score of 4.0 for IELTS; OR its equivalent
Course Structure
Core Modules
- Fundamentals of Information Technology
- Introduction to Management
- 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
- Internet Programming
- Human Computer Interaction
- Discrete Mathematics
- Object Oriented Programming
- Project Paper
English Core
- General English
MPU Courses
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (Int)
- Skill Enhancement / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Community Service
Electives
- IT Project Management
- Network and Cloud Administration
Career Prospects
- Computer Support Executive
- Database Administrator
- System Administrator
- System Analyst
- Software/ Web Developer
- Data Engineer
- Network Infrastructure Engineer
- Computer Network / Cloud Administrator
Programme Learning Outcome
The Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) of this programme is to prepare graduates who are able to:
- Covers fundamental programming, applications and web development.
- Learn the architecture for modern computer systems.
- Gain essential knowledge for information transmission and communication.
- Understands core concepts and practical skills of database management systems.
