Diploma in Computer Science

KL (R2/481/4/0345A)(08/28)(AA0109), PG (R2/0613/4/0354A)(09/28)(AA0139), JH (R/481/4/0761)(07/26)(MQA/FA7636)

Course Information

Mode: Onsite
Duration: 2 years
Intakes:

June

Campus: Kuala Lumpur, Penang
Type: Full-time Study
Conducted in Malaysia: Yes
Level of Study: Diploma Level
Field of Study: Computing & IT
Faculty: Faculty of Computing and Information Technology
Awarding Country: Malaysia
Exam Body: Internal Qualification, Malaysia
Fees: 19,300 / 36,100 (international)

Course Overview

The Diploma in Computer Science programme is designed to train students in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills for analysis, design and development of software and website. Students will learn the foundation courses in computer science such as operating systems, computer network, computer systems architecture, object-oriented programming techniques, database, calculus, statistics, algebra and discrete mathematics. Students will have an opportunity to work with the industry through their 20 weeks of industrial training and to carry out real-life projects on computer science. All such training will add value to their qualification and later to their employment opportunities. 

Achievement

Graduates may be admitted into Year 2 of: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Management Mathematics with Computing Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) in Interactive Software Technology Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) in Data Science Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) in Enterprise Information Systems Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Information Security Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Software Systems Development

Curriculum

  • Problem Solving and Programming
  • Computer Architecture
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Ethics in Computing
  • Calculus and Algebra
  • Database Development and Applications
  • Computer Organisation and Architecture
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Fundamentals of Computer Networks
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Introduction to Interface Design
  • Object-Oriented Programming Techniques
  • Operating System
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
  • System and Software Development Fundamental
  • Advanced Computing Techniques
  • Mini Project
  • Discrete Mathematical Structures
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • Industrial Training (20 weeks)

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:

  • English for Tertiary Studies
  • Academic English
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A/ Civic Consciousness and Volunteerism
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
  • Integrity and Anti Corruption
  • 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. SPM Credit in Additional Mathematics/O Level Grade C in Mathematics-Additional/UEC Grade B in one mathematics subject
  2. OR SPM Credit/O Level Grade C in Mathematics AND Grade C in AMMS0204 Mathematics conducted by TAR UMT
  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 UMT 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 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
  • All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.

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