Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT)

Institution Overview

Background of Institution

An Award-Winning University
In offering a range of degrees in a multitude of areas, we understand technology as the practical application of science to solve problems, to make our lives better, easier and more enjoyable. Together with the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT), we nurture and encourage innovation through our programmes of study, with the intention of producing individuals who will learn, adopt and think differently in new and better ways. But more importantly, we produce highly employable graduates who have the skills to build exciting and rewarding careers.

APIIT began in 1993 in response to the Malaysian Government's initiative to address the critical shortage of IT professionals in Malaysia and the region. Since then the Institute has grown from being a successful local player in Malaysia to an established major regional player, with activities and overseas centres in India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

UCTI's and APIIT's programmes are approved by the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia, and are designed according to specifications set by the National Accreditation Board (LAN). APIIT is also an approved training centre of the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRDC).

Asia Pacific University College of Technology and Innovation (UCTI) is a University of the 21st Century. It is the ideal place to discover where technology and innovation come together and play a significant role in our everyday business and society globally. Together with the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT), UCTI continually wins awards for excellence in education, research and development and for the achievements of our students.

Programme Outline

APIIT & UCTI together offer more than 45 programmes at Diploma, Degree and Masters levels. All programmes share common themes of creativity and innovation, and the notion of technology as a key enabler.

UCTI's and APIIT's programmes are approved by the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia, and are designed according to specifications set by the National Accreditation Board (LAN). All programmes are quality assured by Staffordshire University, our partner university from UK to ensure international recognition and option to transfer credits to other universities internationally.

Staffordshire University Degrees

a) Bachelors (Hons) Degree Programmes

• BSc (Hons) in Computing with specialisations in :
  • Computing
  • Multimedia Computing
  • Mobile Computing
  • Knowledge Management
  • Biometrics
  • Web Development
  • Software Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Security
  • BSc (Hons) in Business Computing with specialisations in:
  • Business Computing
  • Management
  • E-Marketing
  • BSc (Hons) in Business Information Technology
  • BSc (Hons) in E-Commerce

b) Master's Degree Programmes

• MSc in Technology Management
• MSc in Software Engineering
• MSc in IT Management
• MSc in Multimedia Applications Management
• MSc in Mobile Computer Systems
• MSc in Electronic Commerce
• MSc in Computing
• MBA (IT Sector)

UCTI Degrees

Externally Moderated, Validated & Quality Assured by Staffordshire University

a) Bachelor's (Hons) Business Programmes

• BA (Hons) in Business Management
• BA (Hons) in International Business Management
• BA (Hons) in Marketing Management
• BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management
• BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance
• BA (Hons) in Technopreneurship
• BA (Hons) in Tourism Management
• BA (Hons) in Services Management

b) Bachelor (Hons) in Computer Games Development & Web Media Programmes

• BSc (Hons) in Computer Games Development
• BSc (Hons) in Web Media Technology

c) Bachelor (Hons) in Media Programmes

• BA (Hons) in Media Marketing
• BA (Hons) in Media Informatics

d) Bachelor (Hons) in Information Technology Programmes
BSc (Hons) in Information Technology with specialisations in:

• Information Technology
• Information Systems Security
• Intelligent Systems
• Network Computing
• Forensic Computing
• BSc (Hons) in Enterprise Computing

e) Bachelor (Hons) in Engineering Programmes

• B.Eng (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• B.Eng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering with specialisations in Information Technology
• B.Eng (Hons) in Telecommunication Engineering
• B.Eng (Hons) in Mechatronic Engineering

f) Diploma Programmes

• Diploma in Information and Communications Technology
• Diploma in Information and Communications Technology with a specialisations in Software Engineering
• Diploma in Business with IT

g) Foundation Programme
Degree Foundation Programme

Academic Facilities

Situated in a high-technology park environment, our campus is well-equipped to enable every student to maximise their learning experience. Facilities & Resources include:

• Technology equipped classrooms - with LCD projectors and PC's
• IT & Engineering Labs - the latest technologies and hardware available for projects and assignments
• Library - print and on-line journals & publications; books; projects
• Discussion Rooms - specially designed for your out-of-classroom discussion; assignments and project group meetings
• Project Presentation Rooms - specially designed for your project presentations and equipped with PCs and video conferencing equipment
• Social Space - a relaxing place to enjoy activities such as table tennis; caroms etc.
• Cafeteria - a wide choice of food to suit your needs from breakfast to lunch to tea
• Convenience Shop - for sundry, stationery and light food items
• Photocopy & Binding Centre - for your photocopying and project binding needs
• Surau - for our Muslim colleagues