Course Qualification

Diploma

Study Period

7 semester/ 2 Years 6 Months

Study Mode

Full Time

Intakes

January, May, September

Estimate Fee

RM21,000

Course Overview

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

ODL:

(N-DL/0611/4/0080) (11/25) (MQA/PA 13959)

Course Structure

Core Modules

Fundamentals of Information Technology
Introduction to Management
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
Internet Programming
Human Computer Interaction
Discrete Mathematics
Object Oriented Programming
Project Paper

English Core

General English

MPU Courses

Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (Int)
Skill Enhancement / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
Integrity and Anti-Corruption
Community Service

Electives

IT Project Management
Network and Cloud Administration

Career Prospects

Computer Support Executive
Database Administrator
System Administrator
System Analyst
Software/ Web Developer
Data Engineer
Network Infrastructure Engineer
Computer Network / Cloud Administrator

Entry Requirements

Review the academic qualifications, grades, and additional criteria needed for admission to this program.

SPM

SPM

Minimum 5 credits including Mathematics (C) & English (C)

STPM

Minimum CGPA 3.00 including Mathematics T (C)

DIPLOMA

Minimum CGPA 3.00 including Mathematics T (C)

A-LEVEL

Minimum CGPA 3.00 including Mathematics T (C)

O-LEVEL

Minimum CGPA 3.00 including Mathematics T (C)

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

MUET Band 3 or above
IELTS Overall 6.0 or above
Has at least one industry level certification in Engineering

Entry Requirement

Programme Entry Requirements: possess SPM with at least THREE (3) credits in any subjects (inclusive of Mathematics or any equivalent qualification); OR A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum Grade C of Grade Point (GP) 2.00 in a subject and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level (or Mathematics equivalent to SPM); 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 Mathematics equivalent to SPM); OR 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 A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with at least a CGPA of 2.00; OR Other relevant and 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 reinforcement Mathematics subject. The reinforcement Mathematics subject must be offered in the first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer). Notes: 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 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 Computing-related subject(s) at the SPM level (or equivalent to SPM level) may be given preferential consideration. English Requirements: International Students: Minimum score of 4.0 for IELTS; OR its equivalent.

About this School

UNITAR Education Group was first established in 1991 in the form of UNITAR College (formerly known as Cosmopoint College).

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