Diploma in Information Technology

This programme equips students with relevant ICT knowledge and skills to meet the technological needs of an organisation. Through the 2-year programme, students will acquire essential technical skills and hands-on experience in systems analysis and design, programming, web design and development, database design, operating systems, data communications and networking.

Students will also learn about professional ethics and develop communication, presentation and teamwork skills that are deemed critical for success in today’s workforce. Both the technical and soft skills will prepare them for their degree studies, as well as for future employment.

Upon completion of the diploma programme, students can opt for a related degree programme offered by the Faculty of Information Science and Technology (FIST) or Faculty of Computing and Informatics (FCI). 

Programme Structure

• Core
  • 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