| Duration: 2+ Years (6 Semesters) |
Awarded by: APU, Diploma |
Intakes: 23 Sep 2024 | 19 Nov 2024 |
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| GENERAL REQUIREMENTS | |
| SPM | • 3 Credits in at least 3 subjects at SPM level including Mathematics#, with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);
# Candidates with only a Pass in Maths in SPM will be required to complete and pass “Mathematics and Statistics for Computing” in their Semester 1 of Diploma. |
| IGCSE/O-LEVELS | • 3 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 3 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels including Mathematics#;
# Candidates with only a Pass in Maths in IGCSE/O-Level will be required to complete and pass “Mathematics and Statistics for Computing” in their Semester 1 of Diploma. |
| UEC | • 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC including Mathematics#;
# Candidates with only a Pass in Maths in UEC will be required to complete and pass “Mathematics and Statistics for Computing” in their Semester 1 of Diploma. |
| CERTIFICATE | • Pass relevant Certificate Programme or its equivalent; |
A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.
| ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS | |
| INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | • IELTS : 4.5 • TOEFL IBT : 33 • Pearson (PTE) : 43 • MUET : Band 3For more information please click HERE |
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
This APU Diploma in Information and Communication Technology is specifically designed to provide:
- Coverage of the academic aspect as well as the vocational aspect of the wide area of Computing and Information and Communications Technology.
- Students with the skills to prepare them for careers in the ICT environment with emphasis on solutions design, software development and technology infrastructure support.
- Students with academic and professional skills to develop solutions requiring the application of technology in a business and organisational context, so as to facilitate response to continuous future changes in technology and industry practices.
- Students with critical, independent and cooperative learning skills so as to facilitate responses to continuous future changes in industry practises.
| SEMESTER 1 |
At the beginning of the programme students will foster a mindset that embraces creativity and problem-solving in the digital era along with the skills in navigating scholarly information and the fundamental principles governing computer design.
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This semester moves students to a new level in information and communication technology related areas such as operating systems, computer programming and databases. Students are able to gain hands-on experience and building practical applications. Mathematical foundation for computing is available to enhance problem solving and analytical skills.
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This semester promises a holistic blend of programming expertise, mathematical acumen, system analysis skills, and the art of crafting compelling user experiences. Get ready to engage, create, and expand student knowledge in more systematic and user-friendly system development.
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This semester promises a dynamic blend of cutting-edge technology, entrepreneurial wisdom, and hands-on development skills, to innovate, create, and explore the future of technology. Explore the intricacies of responsive web design, delve into the realms of VRAR and the Metaverse, and gain entrepreneurial insights. Unlock the potential of the Internet of Things, discovering how interconnected devices shape our digital landscape.
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In their final semester, students acquire basic knowledge of computer networks, digital security and forensics to deepen their knowledge of computing technology and ethical responsibilities. Students also design and implement algorithms, and complete a Software Development Project to show that they can integrate skills, knowledge and understanding from the full programme, including a range of AI techniques for problem solving.
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| SEMESTER 6 – Internship (12 weeks) |
Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 12 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.
FURTHER STUDIES
Upon successful completion of this programme with CGPA of 2.5 & above and fulfilment of requirements for credit transfer, you will be eligible to progress into Level 2 of the following degree programmes offered at APU.
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology with a specialism in:
- Information System Security
- Cloud Engineering
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Digital Transformation
- Financial Technology (FinTech)
- Business Information Systems
- Sustainable Computing
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Software Engineering
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Computer Science with a specialism in:
- Data Analytics
- Digital Forensics
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Computer Science (Cyber Security)
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) (Artificial Intelligence)
– For the full listing of our Diploma Programmes, please refer to the Pre-University programme brochure.
| APU-DMU DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMME
Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK. To know more about APU-DMU Dual Scheme, please click HERE |
