Diploma in Information Technology

Overview
HELP University’s IT programs prepare students with up-to-date expertise in corporate information systems, internet and interactive media, mobile technologies, networking, and software engineering. The Diploma in Information Technology provides a strong foundation in IT fundamentals, covering programming (JAVA, VB.net, HTML), networking, and business communication. Students also develop critical thinking, communication, and personal skills for the workforce.

Why study Diploma in Information Technology at HELP?

• Credit transfer programs: Partnerships with top universities in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and China.

• Industry-endorsed programs: Curriculum aligned with industry needs through the Industry Advisory Board (IAB).

• Internships: Strong industry connections for internship opportunities.

• Industry experts: Guest lectures by professionals.

• Career prospects: 99.99% employability, with graduates working at companies like Accenture, Shell, Intel, IBM, and more.

• 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 of C [Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) 2.00] in any subject or equivalent qualification and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent; 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 its equivalent; OR

• Possess SKM Level 3 and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent; OR

• A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in any qualification with at least a CGPA of 2.00; OR

• A pass in any qualification equivalent to certificate (Level 3, MQF); OR

• Other relevant & equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.

Notes:

• Candidates with a pass 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.

• Candidates with a pass in Mathematics at SPM level and without a related certificate need to take a reinforcement Mathematics subject with appropriate topics in the discipline of Computing at the beginning of the study.

• Candidates with a credit in a Computing-related subject at SPM level or its equivalent may be given preferential consideration.

Year 1

8 Compulsory Courses

• Introduction to Visual Programming

• English for IT

• Introduction to Analysis and Design

• Computer Technology Essentials

• Introduction to Computer Architecture

• Programming Principles

• Fundamentals of Web Development

• Computing Mathematics

Year 2

9 Compulsory Courses

• Business Communications

• Database Concepts and Practices

• Object-Oriented Programming

• Networking and Data Communications

• Fundamentals of Operating Systems

• IT Mini Project

• User Interface Design

• Advanced Web Development

• Industrial Internship

Elective Courses (Choose 2)

• Calculus and Linear Algebra

• Interactive Media Applications

• Fundamentals of Data Analytics

• Mobile App Development

• Organisations and Management

• Principles of Marketing

MPU

4 COMPULSORY MPU COURSES

MPU1

• MPU2163 Pengajian Malaysia 2 (Malaysian students)

• MPU2133 Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International students)

MPU2 (CHOOSE 1)

• MPU2213 Bahasa Kebangsaan A (for Malaysian students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)

• MPU2263 Communication I

MPU3

• MPU2313 Introduction to Malaysian Tourism

MPU4 (CHOOSE 1)

• MPU2412 Co-curriculum (Sports 1)

• MPU2422 Co-curriculum (Community Service 1)

• MPU2432 Co-curriculum (Event Management 1)