Diploma in Computer Science

Course Overview

Students are trained in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills for software development, system design and related mathematical techniques.

Curriculum

• Introduction to Information Technology
• Programming Concepts and Design I
• Programming Concepts and Design II
• Principles of Information Systems
• Web Design and Development
• Analysis and Design of IS
• Analysis and Design of IS Case Study
• Object-Oriented Programming Techniques
• Computer Systems Architecture
• Fundamentals of Computer Networks
• Database Development and Applications
• GUI and Web Application Programming
• Pre-Calculus
• Introductory Calculus
• Statistics I
• Statistics II
• Calculus I
• Calculus II
• Discrete Mathematics
• Algebra
• Accounting Methods I
• Accounting Methods II
• Business Organisation and Management

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:
English Language, English for Communication, Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Pengajian Malaysia 2, Public Speaking, English for IELTS, Civic Consciousness and Volunteerism, Co-curricular"

Entry Requirements

1. SPM - 3 Credits in the relevant subjects
2. O Level - 3 Grade C in the relevant subjects
3. UEC - 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects
4. Certificate - Relevant Certificate accredited by MQA OR Relevant Skilled/Technical/Vocational Certificate recognised by the Malaysian Government

Compulsory subjects:

1. (1), (2) and (3) SPM Credit in Additional Mathematics/ O Level Grade C in Mathematics-Additional/ UEC Grade B in one mathematics subject
2. (1), (2) and (3) SPM Pass/ O Level Grade E (Pass)/ UEC Grade C in English Language*

*Grade C and above in AELE0364 English Language conducted by TAR UC is accepted as having fulfilled the English Language requirement for applicants who fail English Language at SPM/O Level/UEC level.

Note:

1. SPM holders must have at least a pass in Bahasa Melayu and SPM holders from Year 2013 onwards must have at least a pass in Sejarah.
2. Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Diploma.
3. Equivalent qualifications/qualifications from other Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
4. Subject to the Ministry of Higher Education latest requirements.

Career Prospects

• Junior Analyst Programmers
• Junior Systems Analysts
• Junior Software Engineers
• Junior Systems Engineers
• Junior Research Officers
• Junior Quantitative Analysts
• Junior Software Developers

Study Abroad Pathway