Diploma in Information Technology

The Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) is designed as a bridging programme for students who want to take up a degree in Information Technology and also prepare for jobs in the Digital Economy. Students are exposed to fundamentals including programming, database, web applications, mobile applications, software development, data science, cybersecurity, information systems, IoT, AI, and computer network and communication technologies.

The programme uses a structure that includes a Capstone Project Proposal and a Capstone Final Project. Learning also includes a face-to-face component where 30% of learning includes six sessions at the MUST campus in Kota Damansara, each lasting four days, and online classes delivered through various platforms. Mode of study is full time or part time.

Modules

• Managerial Economics (Local Topic 1)
• Leadership
• Business Analytics (Local Topic 2)
• Finance & Mgt Acct + Corporate Finance
• Managing Information Systems
• Marketing Management
• Global Corporate Strategy
• Human Resource Management (Local Topic 3)
• CSR
• Capstone Project Proposal
• Capstone Final Project
• Digitalization of businesses

• 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 C of Grade Point (GP) 2.00 in a subject and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level (or Mathematics equivalent to SPM); 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 Mathematics equivalent to SPM); 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
• A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with at least a CGPA of 2.00; OR
• Other relevant and 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 reinforcement Mathematics subject. The reinforcement Mathematics subject must be offered in the first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer).

Notes: 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 the SPM level. Candidates with a pass in Mathematics at the 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 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 Computing-related subject(s) at the SPM level (or equivalent to SPM level) may be given preferential consideration.

• Achieve a minimum of Band 3 in MUET or equivalent to CEFR (Mid B1).
• IELTS: 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: 60
• PTE (Pearson Test of English): 59
• Linguaskill: 169
• ELS (English Language Services): 109
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency): 169
• OET (Occupational English Test): 250

• Programmer
• Analytic Programmer
• Web Developer
• IT Officer
• Technician
• Network Administrator