Diploma in Information Technology

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays a vital role in supporting the development of a country. Information is vital in making decisions and ICT supports the processing, retrieving, storing and publishing of information.

Information Technology programme is taught in English through an effective combination of face-to-face classes with online learning resources and online tutorials. This allows graduates to be more independent, resourceful and competent in IT and English.

Programme Structure

The programme has 90 credit hours comprising of 30 courses in areas of Information Technology, Programming, Mathematics, Multimedia, Internet and Operating Systems. The following is the list of all the courses offered in Diploma in Information Technology programme:

Semester Subject
Semester 1
  • Fundamental of Information Technology
  • Programming Concept
  • Mathematics
  • Fundamental of Management
  • English I
Semester 2
  • Fundamental of Economy
  • National Language A or B
  • English II
Semester 3
  • C Programming
  • Interactive Multimedia
  • Introduction to Statistic & Probability
  • Malaysia Studies
  • Database Management Systems
Semester 4
  • Visual Basic Programming
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Internet & Web Publishing
  • System Analysis & Design
  • English III
Semester 5
  • Computer Organisation and Architecture
  • Operating System
  • Islamic Studies/Moral Studies
Semester 6
  • Data Communication and Networking
  • E-Commerce
  • Human and Computer Interaction
  • Project Paper
  • English IV
Semester 7
  • Internship (4-6 month)

Career Prospect

Graduates can work in any sector of businesses, especially in the following areas: programming, information analysis, networking, data services, web development, etc. There are many opportunities for job openings in the public and private sectors.