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Diploma in Information Technology

Nilai University
Nilai Negeri Sembilan Private University

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Course Description

With the increasing importance of integrating IT with business, this internationally recognised diploma programme offers you a balance of business knowledge and IT literacy to prepare you for a challenging career in this sought-after area. Graduates of this programme are recognised to enter into a Degree programme at Nilai University or proceed to complete a relevant degree with our reputable partner universities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Entry Requirement :

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM); or SPMV

Pass with credit in at least 3 subjects (inclusive of Mathematics or equivalent); or

O-Level

Pass with at least Grade C in any 3 subjects, including Mathematics; or

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Pass with at least Grade C in any 3 subjects, including Mathematics; or

STPM

Pass with a minimum Grade C Grade Point (GP) 2.00 in a subject and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level (or its equivalent; or

A-Level

Pass with a minimum grade D in any subjects and grade C in SPM/O-Level Mathematics; or

STAM

Pass with a minimum grade of Maqbul and credit in Mathematics at SPM level, or its equivalent; or

SKM (MQF Level 3) in related field

Pass. Internal assessment on Mathematics competency may be carried out; or

Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field

Pass with at least CGPA 2:00

Notes:

Candidates with a pass in Mathematics at SPM level may be admitted if their admission qualification contains Mathematic subjects equivalent to SPM level. Otherwise, they need to take a reinforcement Mathematic subject in the first semester

English Qualifications

For international students :

IELTS - 4.0

TOEFL - 5 (Ess OL) / 30-31 (iBT)

Pearson - 36

MUET - 3.0

Linguaskill - 140

ELS - 106

*International students with qualifications from educational systems where English language is the main medium of instruction are exempted from this requirement.

International students who do not fulfil the English Language Requirements may join the Intensive English Programme at Nilai University which builds their skills in the language and prepares them for the IELTS examination.

Programme Highlights

Career Prospects

Here are some career options to choose from after you’ve graduated in computing or IT :-

Software Engineer

Web Developer

Cybersecurity Analyst

Database Analyst

Java Programmer

Network Engineer

Database Administrator

Software Developer

Quality Engineer

System Analyst

Scholarship

Nilai University offers scholarships for students from various backgrounds, with the goal of helping students grow to be well-rounded and ambitious individuals and allowing them to reach their goals through quality education. We achieve this by combining academic excellence with a growth mindset for life-long learning.

Course Structure

Programme Module :

FOUNDATIONAL

Understanding Computing

CORE

Basic Business Administration
Calculus and Algebra
Computer Organisation
Data Communications and Networking
Database Development
Discrete Mathematics
Fundamental of Marketing
Human Computer Interaction
Information Systems
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Introduction to Computer Security
Introduction to Public Speaking
Object Oriented Programming
Operating Systems
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Structured Programming
Systems Analysis and Design
Web Development

ELECTIVES

Fundamentals of Management
Internet Programming
Introduction to Cloud Computing
Introduction to IoT
Principles of Entrepreneurship
Software Engineering

FINAL YEAR PROJECT

Summative (Computing Project)

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

Internship

MATA PELAJARAN UMUM

MALAY LANGUAGE

(only for Malaysian students without a credit in SPM BM)

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About the University/College

Institution : Nilai University
Location : Nilai Negeri Sembilan