Diploma in Information Technology

(R4/0611/4/0119) 07/31 (MQA/FA15338)

This programme equips students with relevant ICT knowledge and skills to meet the technological needs of an organisation. Through the 2-year programme, students will acquire essential technical skills and hands-on experience in systems analysis and design, programming, web design and development, database design, operating systems, data communications and networking.

Students will also learn about professional ethics and develop communication, presentation and teamwork skills that are deemed critical for success in today’s workforce. Both the technical and soft skills will prepare them for their degree studies, as well as for future employment.

Upon completion of the diploma programme, students can opt for a related degree programme offered by the Faculty of Information Science and Technology (FIST) or Faculty of Computing and Informatics (FCI).

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• Entry Requirements
  • 1. Pass SPM/O-Level or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C in at least three (3) subjects (inclusive of Mathematics and a Pass in English); OR
    2. Pass UEC with a minimum of Grade B in at least three (3) subjects (inclusive of Mathematics and a Pass in English); OR
    3. Pass STPM or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in one (1) subject AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent; OR
    4. Pass STAM with a minimum grade of Maqbul (Pass) AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent; OR
    5. 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
    6. Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with at least a CGPA of 2.00; OR
    7. Other relevant & 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 the reinforcement Mathematics subject. The reinforcement Mathematics subject must be offered in the first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer).
    8. Possess an APEL.A certificate from MQA for admission into Diploma programmes.
  • Note:

    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 is 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 a Computing-related subject(s) at the SPM level (or its equivalent) may be given preferential consideration.

• Programme Structure
  • Core
    • Year 1
      • Program Design
        Calculus & Algebra
        Data Communications & Networking
        Introduction to Computer Security
        Operating Systems
        Systems Analysis & Design
        Computer Architecture
        Ethics & Cybertechnology
        Mathematical & Statistical Techniques
        Discrete Structures & Probability
        Database Systems
        Character Building
        Sustainable Society
        U1
    • Year 2
      • Data Structure & Algorithms
        Fundamentals of Networking
        System Administration and Maintenance
        Internet & Web Publishing
        Introduction to Information Assurance & Security
        Enterprise Resource Planning
        System Integration Architecture
        Human Machine Interaction
        Introduction to Cloud Computing
        Industrial Training
        Final Year Project
        U2/U3
        U4
  • University Subjects
    • U1:
      Falsafah dan Isu Semasa (Philosophy and Current Issues)- Local
      OR
      Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 – InternationalU2/U3:
      Local:
      Students without credit in BM at SPM Level
      Bahasa Kebangsaan A
      Students who obtained credit in BM at SPM Level Only
      Any other courses in the U2 or U3 category**
      OR
      International:
      Choose one course in the U2/U3 category**** Should the student choose to take foreign language, he/she must choose one which he/she has no formal education in.U4:
      Choose one U4 from the list offered
• Career Prospects
  • Programmer, E-Commerce Developer, Internet/ Software Application Developer, IT Technical Support Officer, Database Manager, Information Systems Manager, System Analyst, etc.