Faculty of Information Science & Technology (FIST)
(R3/481/4/0010) 12/25 (MQA/FA15338)
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).
Pass SPM/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
Pass UEC with a minimum of Grade B in at least three (3) subjects (inclusive of Mathematics and a Pass in English); OR
Pass STPM or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in one (1) subject AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent; OR
Pass STAM with a minimum grade of Maqbul (Pass) AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent; 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
Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with at least a CGPA of 2.00; OR
Other relevant & 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 the reinforcement Mathematics subject. The reinforcement Mathematics subject must be offered in the first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer).
Possess an APEL.A certificate from MQA for admission into Diploma programmes.
Note:
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 is 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 a Computing-related subject(s) at the SPM level (or equivalent to SPM level) may be given preferential consideration.
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
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
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
Programmer, E-Commerce Developer, Internet/ Software Application Developer, IT Technical Support Officer, Database Manager, Information Systems Manager, System Analyst, etc.
