Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Information Technology in Malaysia

Course Name: Diploma in Information Technology(Information Technology)
Major Subject: Information Technology
Course Category: Diploma Courses

Institutions Offering Diploma in Information Technology

University Malaysia of Computer Science and Engineering, Cyberjaya
Course entry requirements:
-SPM: PASS WITH AT LEAST CREDIT in any 3 subjects inclusive of Mathematics
-IGCSE / O-LEVEL: PASS WITH A MINIMUM OF GRADE C in 3 subjects inclusive of Mathematics
-UEC: PASS WITH A MINIMUM OF GRADE B in any 3 subjects inclusive of Mathematics

English Language Requirements
1. For Malaysian Students
-SPM/SPMV: Minimum pass; OR
-IGCSE: Minimum pass; OR
-Any equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government

2. For International Students
-IGCSE: Minimum pass; OR
-MUET: Minimum band 2; OR
-IELTS: Minimum band 4.0; OR
-TOEFL: Minimum score of 397; OR
Any equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government
** Validity of test results:
-MUET: 5 years
-IELTS & TOEFL: 2 years

Course duration: 3 Years (6 Long Semesters + 2 Short Semesters)

Mode of study: Full time

Intakes: February / May / September

Course content:
(i) Year 1
-Introduction to Computing
-Cognitive Process and Problem Solving
-Problem Solving and Programming
-Computing Mathematics I & II
-Systems Analysis and Design
-Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals
-Operating Systems
-Networking Fundamentals
-Web Applications Development
-Digital and Cyber Laws
-Cyberpreneurship
-Pengajian Malaysia II

(ii) Year 2
-Fundamental Data Structures and Algorithm
-Database Information Systems
-Introduction to Information Security
-Internetworking Technologies
-Mobile and Wireless Networking
-Cloud and Service Computing
-Network Infrastructure
-Project Management Fundamentals
-Effective Communication – Workplace and Persuasive Presentation
-Issues in the Malaysian Economy
-Co-Curriculum
-*Elective Subjects

(iii) Year 3
-Internet Server Technologies
-Data Centre and Cloud Management
-*Elective Subjects
-Final Year Project
-Practical Training

Elective Subjects* (Choose 3)
-Enterprise Networking
-Basic Information Technology Security
-Internetworking Security
-Information Technology Security Management and Audit
-Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Intrusion Prevention
-Forensics in Digital Security
UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur
Course entry requirements
(i) SPM
-Pass SPM with minimum 3 credits (C), including Mathematics

(ii) O-level
-Minimum 3 credits(C), including Mathematics

(iii) UEC
-Pass UEC with minimum Grade (B) in 3 subjects, including Mathematics

(iv) Computing related Certificate, SKM, SKK (MQF Level 3)
-Pass Level 3, inclusive of

(v) Minimum credit in Mathematics at SPM level; or
-Minimum pass in ‘Program Pengukuhan Matematik’

(vi) STPM
-Pass with minimum 1 principal (C grade) inclusive of minimum Credit (C) in Mathematics at SPM / O-Level

(vii) A-Level
-1 subject (D) and credit ( C ) in Mathematics at SPM/O level.

(viii) Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM / A-Level and SPM / O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
-Minimum overall average of 50%, including minimum 50% score in Mathematics

English language requirements
(a) For Local Students
(i) MUET
-Band 3

(ii) SPM English Language
-Grade B+

(iii) SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
-Grade C

(iv) UEC English Language
-Grade A2

In the event that the English Language Requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.

Applicant who have an academic qualification from a higher learning institution which uses the English Language as a medium of instruction may be granted an exemption from the University Language Requirements.

(b) For International Students
(i) Cambridge Linguaskill
-140

(ii) IELTS
-Band 4.0

(iii) Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
-140

(iv) TOEFL IBT
-30-31

(v) Pearson Test of English
-36

(vi) MUET
-Band 2

Course duration: 2 years

Mode of study: Full time

Intakes: January, May and September
Widad University College, Kuantan
Course entry requirements
(i) Option 1: Entry with Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia / Vokasional (SPM / SPMV)
-Passed SPM / SPMV with 3 credits inclusive of:
Mathematics
-Any other 2 subjects

(ii) Option 2: Entry with Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM)
-Pass STPM or equivalent with Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in ONE (1) subject.

(iii) Option 3: Entry with Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)
-A pass in STAM with minimum grade MAQBUL.

(iv) Option 4: Entry with Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM)
-A pass in SKM Level 3 in related field.

(v) Option 5: Entry with Community College Certificate
-A pass in Community College Certificate which equivalents to Level 3 MQF in related field.

Additional Requirements (all of the below)
-Credit in Mathematics at SPM / SPMV Level

Course duration: 2 years 6 months

Mode of study: Full time

Intake:
-May
-November

Course content
(i) Year 1
-Introduction to Information Technology
-Introduction to Database
-Preparatory of Mathematics
-Introduction to Programming
-Bahasa Kebangsaan A/Introduction to Graphic Design
-Pengajian Malaysia 2
-English 1
-Introduction to Data Structure
-System Analysis and Design
-Data Communication
-Operating System
-Introduction to Web Application
-Pembangunan Diri 2
-English 2

(ii) Year 2
-Introduction to Management Information System
-Computer Maintenance
-Malaysia Public Administration
-Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
-Network Essentials
-English for Academic Writing
-Entrepreneurship
-E-Commerce Concepts
-Computer Ethics
-Web Application Development
-Fundamental of Mathematics
-Pencinta Alam
-Elective 1
-Elective 2
-Information Technology Project
-Elective 3
-Elective 4

(iii) Year 3
-Industrial Training
UNITAR International University, Petaling Jaya
Course entry requirements
(i) A pass in SPM with at least credit in any 3 subjects inclusive of Mathematics or any equivalent qualification; OR
(ii) 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
(iii) 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
(iv) A pass in any qualifications equivalent to Certificate (Level 3, MQF ) and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent; OR
(v) A pass in SKM Level 3, and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent and MUST attend bridging courses; OR
(vi) Pass BTEC Level 3 and pass SPM or its equivalent, with a minimum of one (1) credit in any subject; OR
Entry requirements for admission into the Diploma’s programme (level 5, MQF) through APEL as approved by the Ministry of Education (MOHE). Applicants must be/have:
(vii) A Malaysian citizen; and
(viii) The candidate should be more than 20 years of age in the year of application
(ix) Relevant work experience / prior experiential learning; and
(x) Pass the APEL Assessment

Notes:
-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.
-Candidate with a credit in computing related subject at SPM level or its equivalent will have an advantage.

English Requirements
International Students:
-Minimum score of 4.0 for IELTS; OR its equivalent

Course duration: 7 Semesters / 2 Years 6 Months

UOW Malaysia KDU University College, George Town
Course entry requirements:
SPM / GCE O Level :
-Min. 3 Credits including Mathematics

STPM :
-1 Principal Pass and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM level

UEC :
-Min. 3 Credits including a Credit in Mathematics

Certificate in computer related studies :
-Pass with min. CGPA of 2.00

Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) :
-Pass Level 3 and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level

English Requirement
Local Student :
-Pass (English at SPM level or equivalent)

International Student :
-Band 4.0 in IELTS; or a min score of 30 (IBT) or 397 (PBT) in TOEFL; or Cambridge English CAE & CPE (from 2015) (140); or PTE Academic (36)

Course duration: 2 years 4 months

Course content:
Core
(i) YEAR 1
-Oral Communication
-Computing Mathematics
-User Interface Design
-Object Oriented Systems Analysis and Design
-Data Structures and Algorithms
-Java Programming
-Database Systems
-Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming

(ii) YEAR 2
-Object-Oriented Programming II
-Internet Technology and Application
-Multimedia Authoring
-System Administration and Management
-Fundamentals of Security in Ethical Hacking
-Mobile Technology
-Network Fundamental
-Introduction to Operating Systems
-Computer Architecture
-Technopreneurship
-Project

(iii) YEAR 3
-Internship
First City University College, Petaling Jaya
Course entry requirements:
(i) SPM – Minimum 3Cs (including Mathematics and at least a pass in English)

(ii) UEC – Minimum 3Bs (including Mathematics and at least a pass in English)

(iii)GCE O-LEVEL – Minimum 3Cs (including Mathematics & 1 Science subject and at least a pass in English)

(iv) OTHER QUALIFICATIONS – Equivalent qualifications which are recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency

Course duration: 2 years

Intake: Jan 2022, Jun 2022

Course content:
(i) Year 1
-English for Communication
-Mathematics for Computing
-Computer Applications
-Introduction to ICT
-Multimedia Technology and Development
-Communication Skills
-Database Management Systems
-Discrete Mathematics
-Introduction to Programming
-Basic Web Development
-Operating Systems
-System Analysis and Design
-E-Commerce

(ii) Year 2
-Project Management
-Human Computer Interaction
-Fundamentals of Mobile Computing
-Elective I
-Elective II
-Final Project
-Object-Oriented Development
-Advanced Web Development
-Computer Networks
-Elective III
-Industrial Training
Elective I and II
• Internet Marketing
• Computer Organisation and Architecture
• Internet Technology
Elective III
• Introduction to Intelligent System
• Data Structure and Algorithm
New Era University College, Kajang
Course entry requirements
-A pass in SPM with at least credit in any 3 subjects inclusive of Mathematics or any equivalent qualification
-UEC with at least credit in any 3 subjects inclusive of Mathematics or any equivalent qualification
-A pass in any qualifications equivalent to Certificate (Level 3, MQF) and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent
-O Level / IGCSE / Other qualifications deemed equivalent by MQA

Course duration: 2 years

Course content:
(i) Core Subject
-Mathematics
-Introduction To Information Technology
-Programming Concepts
-IT Ethics
-Technopreneurship
-Networking
-Introduction To Operating Systems
-Database Concepts
-PC Maintenance
-Industrial Training
-GUI Using JAVA
-Network Security
-Network Routing and Switching
-Systems Administration
-Creative Thinking
-Advanced Mathematics
-Network Design and Support
-Project 1
-Network Administration

(ii) Elective
-.NET Programming
-Web Design
-Introduction to Statistics
-Multimedia Presentation
-Introduction to Android Programming
-University Relation Program
-Study Skill
Sultan Azlan Shah University(Universiti Sultan Azlan Shah), Kuala Kangsar
Course entry requirements:
(i) Passed SPM with at least credit in any 3 subjects including Mathematics or equivalent; or
(ii) Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with minimum grade C (NGMP 2.00) in any subjects or equivalent and credit in Mathematics at the SPM level or equivalent; or
(iii) Passed Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with minimum grade Maqbul (pass) and credit in Mathematics at the SPM level or equivalent; or
(iv) Passed SKM level 3 and credit in Mathematics at the SPM level or equivalent; or
(v) Passed any qualification equivalent to certificate (MQF – Level 3) and credit in Mathematics at the SPM level or equivalent; or
(vi) GCE/ O-Level with at least credit in three (3) subjects including Mathematics.

Note :
-Candidates with non-credit in Mathematics at SPM level or equivalent can be admitted if the Certificate program contains Mathematics equivalent to Mathematics at SPM level.
- with credit in computer related fields at the SPM level or equivalent can be given priority.

Course duration: 2 Years 6 Months

Mode of study: Full time

University College TATI, Terengganu
Course entry requirements
-Pass in SPM/SPMV with at least 3 credits in subjects including mathematics; Or

-To pass level 3 CERTIFICATE in related areas; And
Pass in SPM with at least a distinction in mathematics at SPM level; Or

-Pass the other qualifications equivalent to the certificate (level 3, MQF) and credit in mathematics at SPM level;

-Note: candidates without a credit in mathematics at SPM level can be admitted if the certificate program consists of mathematics equivalent with mathematics at SPM level
-Pass in STPM or equivalent with at least a grade C (NGMP 2.0) in 1 subjects; And
Honours in mathematics at SPM level; Or

-Pass the STAM (rank maqbul); And
Honours in mathematics at SPM level; Or

-Eligibility – other qualifications recognised equivalent.
Note: candidates with credit in the field of computing at the SPM level or equivalent can be prioritized.

Course duration: 3 years
University of Selangor(Universiti Selangor), Bestari
Course entry requirements:
(i) Pass SPM/SPMV with 3 credits inclusive of Mathematics;

OR

(ii) Pass Computing / Technical / Vocational Certificate with 1 year working experience;

OR

(iii) Pass SKM Level 3 and Pass SPM with credit in Mathematics;

OR

(iv) Pass UEC with Grade B in 3 subjects inclusive of Mathematics, and passed English Language

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