Diploma in Information Technology

This 2-year Diploma in Information Technology at Multimedia University equips students with vital ICT knowledge and hands-on technical skills in systems analysis, programming, web and database development, networking, and more. Students also build essential soft skills like communication and teamwork, preparing them for degree programmes at MMU’s Faculty of Information Science and Technology (FIST) or Faculty of Computing and Informatics (FCI), or for future employment in the tech industry.

Entry requirements:

• 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 its equivalent) may be given preferential consideration.

Programme Structure:

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

Elective Subjects:

• Open elective course (non-computing):
  English
  Business Communication in Digital Age
  Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

University Subjects:

Local:

• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa (Philosophy and Current Issues)
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 – InternationalU2/U3:
• 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**

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