DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

This programme equips students with relevant ICT knowledge and skills to meet the technological needs of an organisation. Through the 2-year programme, students will acquire essential technical skills and hands-on experience in systems analysis and design, programming, web design and development, database design, operating systems, data communications and networking.

Students will also learn about professional ethics and develop communication, presentation and teamwork skills that are deemed critical for success in today’s workforce. Both the technical and soft skills will prepare them for their degree studies, as well as for future employment.

Upon completion of the diploma programme, students can opt for a related degree programme offered by the Faculty of Information Science and Technology (FIST) or Faculty of Computing and Informatics (FCI).

Programme Structure

Core
Year 1
Program Design
Calculus & Algebra
Data Communications & Networking
Introduction to Computer Security
Operating Systems
Systems Analysis & Design
Computer Architecture
Ethics & Cybertechnology
Mathematical & Statistical Techniques
Discrete Structures & Probability
Database Systems
Character Building
Sustainable Society
U1

Year 2
Data Structure & Algorithms
Fundamentals of Networking
System Administration and Maintenance
Internet & Web Publishing
Introduction to Information Assurance & Security
Enterprise Resource Planning
System Integration Architecture
Human Machine Interaction
Introduction to Cloud Computing
Industrial Training
Final Year Project
U2/U3
U4

University Subjects
U1:
Falsafah dan Isu Semasa (Philosophy and Current Issues)- Local
OR
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 – InternationalU2/U3:
Local:
Students without credit in BM at SPM Level
Bahasa Kebangsaan A
Students who obtained credit in BM at SPM Level Only
Any other courses in the U2 or U3 category**
OR
International:
Choose one course in the U2/U3 category**** Should the student choose to take foreign language, he/she must choose one which he/she has no formal education in.U4:
Choose one U4 from the list offered

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

I. Pass O-Level or its equivalent with a minimum of

 Grade C in at least three (3) subjects inclusive of

 Mathematics and a Pass in English; OR

II. Pass A - Level or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C

(GP2.00) in one (1) subject AND a Credit in Mathematics at O -

Level or its equivalent; OR

III. A minimum score of 4.5 for IELTS or its equivalent

STUDENT PASS / VISA REQUIREMENTS

Student Pass / Visa Processing Fee (EMGS): RM....
Passport-size photo (JPEG file, 217px × 280px, WHITE background – 3.5cm × 4.5cm)
Photocopy of passport (ALL pages including blank pages; passport must be valid for at least 24 months from intake date)
Certified true copies of all academic qualifications
EMGS Health Declaration Form
English translations of all documents (if applicable)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

International students must demonstrate proficiency in English. A minimum score of 4.5 for IELTS or its equivalent. Accepted English language tests include:
IELTS
TOEFL
MUET
PTE Academic
Cambridge English (CAE / CPE)

Minimum score requirements are subject to Multimedia University and visa regulations.

OTHER IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

English translations of academic documents (if not originally in English)
Release Letter and Visa Cancellation Letter (for applicants transferring from other institutions in Malaysia)
Original Sponsorship / Scholarship Letter (if applicable)
School Leaving Certificate (for high school graduates)
Statutory Declaration (for name discrepancies in documents)
Resume / Character Reference Letter (for applicants above 23 years old, as required by Malaysian Immigration)
No Objection Certificate (NOC), where applicable
Resident Pass copy (for expatriates residing outside country of origin)