How to secure a successful career with a diploma in information technology.
Between automating administrative tasks and streamlining decision-making, information technologies (IT) have played an essential role in developing efficient and productive businesses over the last few decades.
Today, many local businesses are turning towards digital technologies to keep up with the digital era. One example is the popularity of QR payment methods. According to the United States International Trade Administration, the Malaysian IT industry experienced substantial growth over the pandemic, contributing over 22.6% to its overall GDP in 2021.
Malaysia’s government has also expressed interest in further developing its IT industry in emerging fields such as cybersecurity, digital payment, virtual reality, blockchain and more.
For this reason, public and private sector companies will be on the lookout for promising IT talent over the coming years.
If you are looking to pursue a stable job as an IT specialist, Multimedia University’s (MMU) Diploma in Information Technology helps you pick up the necessary skills required to excel in the digital workplace.
Polishing industry-relevant technical skills
Having strong technical skills is the first step toward becoming a valued IT professional. An in-depth understanding of programming, operating systems and computer networking will serve as tools for providing intuitive and industry-driven IT solutions to the workplace.
IT experts are regularly tasked with designing and implementing organisational information systems that are used in transactions, office automation and more. Ensuring that the system is maintained and easy to use is also part of their job scope.
For this reason, it is important to take steps towards diligently honing these skills and gaining practical first-hand experience.
In addition to guidance from industry experts, MMU’s Diploma in Information Technology offers industrial training during trimester 6 that supplements your technical skills with valuable work experience with local IT businesses.
Choosing an area of focus
In addition to technical knowledge, IT graduates are expected to be familiar with common IT jargon as well as have an idea on the type of fields that might be the most suitable for them.
Having a specialisation in mind also allows you to focus your research and better understand the expectations of being an expert in the field.
For example, graduates could specialise in managing and implementing computer-based networks, website and application development, or partake in a supportive role as an IT assistant.
Want to build your own curriculum? MMU offers a wide range of electives under its Diploma of Information Technology.
This includes research-led subjects like E-Commerce, Multimedia Applications, Management Information Systems and Mobile Application Development, which allows its students to explore their interests and find out which field suits them best.
Brush up on your soft skills
While having technical knowledge is important, IT experts are also expected to hone their soft skills to best perform their role in any given organisation.
This is because IT professionals frequently work in group settings which require effective communication skills and an understanding of how to collaborate and bring out the best in each individual.
Furthermore, when new IT developments are on the horizon, they will inevitably come with their quirks and shortcomings. That is why perseverance, creativity and critical thinking are needed to effectively navigate an ever-changing IT landscape.
Students enrolled in the Diploma of Information Technology are given ample opportunities to develop effective soft skills such as written communication and presentation skills, as they interact with their peers and mentors throughout their course.
Lead the digital future by studying at MMU
MMU strives to prepare its students to enter the workforce or further education with the utmost confidence in their abilities. By enrolling in MMU’s Diploma in Information Technology, you open up new avenues for employment in the promising world of IT.
Graduates also have the option of furthering their studies in a relevant degree programme provided by either the Faculty of Computing & Informatics (FCI) or the Faculty of Information Science & Technology (FIST).
The university also offers several support systems such as the iCadet programme, the alumni-driven Permata Dunia, and various scholarships and financial assistance to ensure that MMU students experience a fulfilling and affordable education.
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