Diploma In Information Technology

Diploma In Information Technology is a Diploma program taught at Asia Metropolitan University, Malaysia. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Diploma in Information Technology helps students build skills across information technology fundamentals, database management systems, software development, and related areas such as fundamentals of management and entrepreneurship. Students also study topics including principles of networking, multimedia technology, system analysis and design, programming concepts and design, and database systems.

The programme runs for 2.5 years and includes a practical internship in Year 3. It is delivered through a structured course of modules across Year 1 and Year 2, covering areas such as web page design, operating systems, information systems security, internet programming, object-oriented programming, computer architecture, data structure, and the internet of things.

Graduates can pursue roles such as computer technician, IT system assistant analyst, web programmer, assistant project administrator, and customer care assistant. The diploma also links to bachelor studies in information technology or related programmes, then master studies, and PhD in information technology or related programmes.

Modules

• Principles of Information Technology
• Discrete Mathematics
• Principles of Networking
• Multimedia Technology
• Communicative English
• Bahasa Kebangsaaan A
• English for Information Technology
• Fundamentals of System Analysis and Design
• Programming Concepts and Design
• Malaysian Studies/ Communication in Malay 2
• Fundamentals of Management
• Database System

The minimum requirements for admission in Diploma In Information Technology at Asia Metropolitan University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Asia Metropolitan University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Asia Metropolitan University as pre-requiste for admission in Diploma In Information Technology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) — Possesses SPM with at least three (3) credits in any subject including Mathematics or its equivalent.
• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) — Pass with at least Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any subject or equivalent qualifications with a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent.
• Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) — Pass with a minimum grade of Maqbul and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent.
• Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) — Possesses SKM Level 3 and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent.
• A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in any qualification with minimum CGPA of 2.00 AND a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent OR a pass in any qualification equivalent to the Certificate (Level 3, MQF) with a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent.
• Other relevant and equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.

NOTE: Candidates with a pass in Mathematics at an 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. Kindly refer to the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) guidelines at https://www.mqa.gov.my/

• Achieve a minimum of Band 3 in MUET OR equivalent to CEFR (Mid B1); OR
• IELTS: 4.5
• TOEFL iBT: 33
• Pearson Test of English: 43
• Cambridge English Qualification Test: 147

If a student does not meet these requirements, the University must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme.

Please check detail of study units at https://amu.edu.my/?programme=diploma-in-information-technology

• Computer Technician
• IT System Assistant Analyst
• Web Programmer
• Assistant Project Administrator
• Customer Care Assistant

11 fully funded scholarships are listed for Malaysia. See Malaysia scholarships.