• Diploma in Information & Communications Technology

• Diploma in Information & Communications Technology with specialism in Software Engineering

• Diploma in Business with Information Technology

Entry Requirements

Admission to Foundation Level of Diploma

• An overall credit pass in 3 subjects at SPM level

• 3 grade B passes at 'O' Levels / GCSE

• A qualification that APIIT accepts as equivalent to the above

• A pass in Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level (Malaysian students only)

Advanced Entry to Foundation Level of Diploma

• 2 pass at STPM level, and 5 credit passes at SPM

• 2 pass at 'A' Levels, and 4 grade B passes at 'O' Levels / GCSE

• A qualification that APIIT accepts as equivalent to the above

• A pass in Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level (Malaysian students only)

Direct Entry to Level 1 of Diploma

Candidates must demonstrate that they meet Level 1 pre-requisites, and have at least one of the following:

• Completed, or been exempted from the Foundation Level

• 2 passes at STPM level and 4 credit passes at SPM

• 2 passes at 'A' Levels, and 4 grade B passes at 'O' Levels / GCSE

• A qualification that APIIT accepts as equivalent to the above

Diploma in Information & Communications Technology

This programme prepares you for careers in the ICT environments with emphasis on solutions design, software development and technology infrastructure support.
At this juncture, you may not be clear about exactly what programme you would like to study in the areas of ICT so the programme has been designed to allow you to change or adapt your choice as you progress through your studies and as your knowledge and maturity on the subject grows.

This programme provides broad coverage of software development, information and communication and networks, business and employability skills. Students doing this programme are able to progress to computing, hybrid or applied IT degree qualifications.


Upon completion of this programme, you will be eligible for the degree programme allowing you to take full advantage of the core skills you will have acquired on the Diploma programme.
You will be able to develop solutions requiring the application of technology in a business and organisational context so as to facilitate a response to continued future changes in technology and industry practices.

Part 1 • Computer Technology • Information Systems • Practical IT Skills • Internet Applications • Professional Communications • Business Environment • Quantitative Methods • Managing Business • Numerical Skills • Practical English • LAN Modules

Part 2 • Problem Solving & Program Design using C • Operating Systems • Systems Analysis & Design • Numerical Methods & Logic • Visual Basic.Net • Multimedia Applications • Databases & Data Structures • Computer Systems Architecture • Software Development Project • Java Programming • Networks & Networking • Telecommunications

Diploma in Information & Communications Technology with specialism in Software Engineering

This programme prepares you for careers in the ICT environments with emphasis on solutions design, software development and technology infrastructure support.
At this juncture, you may not be clear about exactly what programme you would like to study in the areas of ICT so the programme has been designed to allow you to change or adapt your choice as you progress through your studies and as your knowledge and maturity on the subject grows. However if you are interested in software engineering you will be able, in Part 2, to develop these skills.

This award focuses on the knowledge and skills required for the development of software following rigorous quality controls and product management principles, whilst providing a solid foundation in the fundamentals of computer systems. Current good practices for software development and maintenance is covered with emphasis on the problems associated with large software systems.


Upon completion of this programme, you will be eligible for the degree programme allowing you to take full advantage of the core skills you will have acquired on the Diploma programme.

Part 1 • Computer Technology • Information Systems • Practical IT Skills • Internet Applications • Professional Communications • Business Environment • Quantitative Methods • Managing Business • Numerical Skills • Practical English • LAN Modules

Part 2 • Problem Solving & Program Design using C • Operating Systems • System Analysis & Design • Numerical Methods & Logic • Visual Basic.Net • Multimedia Applications • Databases & Data Structures • Computer Systems Architecture • Software Development Project • Java Programming • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence • Introduction to Software Engineering

Diploma in Business with Information Technology

This programme suits people who would like to work in business but who also have an interest in Information Technology.

This award addresses the need for people and technology to work in harmony and exposes students to factors such as business and management practices and economic factors of system design.
This programme arms you with the knowledge and skills to combine aspects of management and business with aspects of information technology. A significant proportion of the programme places emphasis on aspects that are core to businesses such as Business Communications, Marketing, Accounting, Human Resources Management and Legal Framework of Business.
The information technology content of the course provides fundamental knowledge of the relevant aspects of IT. On completing this programme, you will be able to apply your skills in an innovative way ensuring that appropriate technological solutions are identified and introduced effectively.


Upon completion of this programme, you will be eligible for the degree programmes in Business, Marketing, HRM, Hybrid Business & IT or Applied IT allowing you to take full advantage of the core skills you will have acquired on the Diploma programme.
This award provides a sound basis for career development in business administration, business information technology, consultancy and information technology management.

Part 1 • Managing Business • Professional Communications • Business Environment • Information Systems • Quantitative Methods • Computer Technology • Practical IT Skills • Internet Applications • Practical English • Numerical Skills • LAN Modules

Part 2 • Marketing • Accounting • Legal Framework of Business • Managing Services • Business Statistics • Business Economics • Organisational Behaviour • Multimedia Applications • Managing Information Systems • Visual Basic.Net • System Analysis & Design • Networks & Networking

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