Diploma in Information Technology

Course Overview

With the world becoming increasingly borderless, demand for IT specialists grows. The Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) programme develops students with computing as a scientific and technological discipline, preparing them as programmers, software developers or research-based careers in the industry. Graduates can progress further to undertake undergraduate degree locally or overseas with advanced standing into Year 2 of a Bachelor degree.

Curriculum

Course Modules:

• Computer Applications
• Business Communication
• Academic English
• Business Mathematics
• Introduction to Information Technology
• Introduction to Programming
• Concepts of E-Commerce
• Introduction to Multimedia
• Web Programming
• Computerised Accounting
• Statistics
• Operating System
• Programming in C++
• Computer Architecture
• System Analysis & Design
• Network Essentials
• Introduction to Database
• Java Programming
• IT and Society
• Management Information System
• Visual Programming
• Discrete Mathematics
• Human Computer Interaction
• Data Communication & Networking
• Multimedia Development
• Project

Assessment:

• Assignments
• Mid-term examinations
• Group projects 
• Practical Examinations
• Written examinations 
• Research Project

Entry Requirements

• 3 SPM credits inclusive of Mathematics; or 
• Pass STPM or equivalent with at least one (1) pass in any subject and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level; or
• Recognized certificate in computing or equivalent; or
• Pass in Certificate in Information Communication Technology (CICT) offered by Olympia College; or
• Certificate in Commerce (CIC) offered by Olympia College and credit in Mathematics at SPM level; or
• Recognized certificate in Technical / Vocational or equivalent of one (1) year relevant work experience; or 
• Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government Example; UEC, IGCE, Cambridge ‘O’ Level, etc; or
• Any other equivalent qualification recognized by the Malaysian Ministry of Education