Diploma in Information Technology equips students with the fundamentals of Information technology and technical skills required. The programme is designed to produce graduates who can perform different duties range from Information management, computer networking, database management, software development and the management of the entire computer system.
The programme designed to prepare students who wish to pursue information communication technology with the essential knowledge, skills and attitude to explore technology-based ventures. Students who completed the Diploma Programme are eligible to obtain maximum 50% of vertical credit transfer to Bachelor’s Degree 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 SKM Level 3, 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.
For international student:
IELTS with minimum of score 4.0 or equivalent.
* 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.
Programme structure and modules
Year 1
Basic Mathematics for Computing
Commercial Application and IT
Database Management Systems
Programming Methodology
Digital Content Development
Introduction to Operating System
Introduction to Programming Languages
Computer Organisation
Management Information System
System Analysis and Design
General Language Training
Integrated Systems Project
Industrial Attachment
Year 2
Introduction to Software Engineering
Data Communications and Networking
Data Structures and Algorithms
Principles of E-Commerce
Windows Programming
Object Oriented Development
Systems Development
Web Designing
Project Management
Conceptual Design & Creativity
Academic English
Matapelajaran Umum (MPU)
Malaysian Studies (Local Students)/ Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International Students)
Pengurusan Ko-Kurikulum
Moral Studies (Non-Muslim)/ Islamic Studies (Muslim)
Presentation Skills
Career opportunities
Your chosen career path maybe Network Administrator, Software Developer, Network Maintenance Assistant, Information System Assistant, Database Administrator, Information Systems Analyst, Helpdesk Support Manager.
