Diploma in Information Technology

Diploma
7 Semesters / 2 Years 6 Months
Petaling Jaya (Main)
100% PTPTN Available
From
RM 786.00per
month
RM 22,000.00 total fee

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.

  • 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
MOHE/MQA:
[R/481/4/0152 (MQA/FA 1696) 02/22]
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Course information

Programme Entry Requirements

  • A pass in SPM with at least credit in any 3 subjects inclusive of Mathematics or any equivalent qualification; OR
  • A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.0) 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 pass in any qualifications equivalent to Certificate (Level 3, MQF ) and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent; OR
  • A pass in SKM Level 3, and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent and MUST attend bridging courses; OR
  • Pass BTEC Level 3 and pass SPM or its equivalent, with a minimum of one (1) credit in any subject; OR
  • Entry requirements for admission into the Diploma’s programme (level 5, MQF) through APEL as approved by the Ministry of Education (MOHE). Applicants must be/have:​
    • A Malaysian citizen; and    ​
    • The candidate should be more than 20 years of age in the year of application​
    • Relevant work experience / prior experiential learning; and​
    • Pass the APEL Assessment​
Notes:
  • Candidates without a credit in mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent may be admitted if the Certificate programme contains subjects in mathematics that are equivalent to mathematics at SPM level.
  • Candidate with a credit in computing related subject at SPM level or its equivalent will have an advantage.

English Requirements

International Students
  • Minimum score of 4.0 for IELTS; OR its equivalent

Study Mode & Duration

  • Conventional, Online
  • 2 years 6 months

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

  • Pengajian Malaysia 2 / 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

Areas of Study

  • Web Programming and Application 
  • Computer Systems and Organisation 
  • Data Communication and Computer Networking 
  • Database
  • Computer Support Executive
  • Database Administrator
  • System Administrator
  • System Analyst
  • Software/ Web Developer
  • Data Engineer
  • Network Infrastructure Engineer
  • Computer Network / Cloud Administrator
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