Diploma in Information Technology - Overview

The Diploma programme is designed to equip students with the necessary combination of knowledge and skills to assist in an organisation’s computing infrastructure and its users. The programme provides a broad-based education in technological discipline with aspects of information and communications technology, mathematics, and providing the students with the skills and knowledge to responsibly be part of today's IT workforce. Students are exposed to various techniques of analysing user requirements and specifications, as well as designing and implementing of software systems.

This programme will prepare students for roles in programming and software development, or research-based careers in the IT industry or to continue their higher studies. This programme is also embedded with the relevant study skills and practices to develop effective communication skills which prepares them for an entry level executive career particularly in the area of technical support, through the development of personal and interpersonal skills and, in particular, the ability to work independently or within a team, and technical capability and skills in IT-related industries.


Entry Requirements:

Entry Level	Entry Requirements
SPM / 'O' Levels	Minimum 3 credits including credit in Mathematics
STPM	Grade C in One Subject
'A' Levels	Pass
Other qualifications	Other equivalent qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Intakes: March & July

Duration: 2 ½ years

Further Studies: Upon completion of the Diploma, students who qualify may apply for a direct entry into the second year of the degrees offered at the Taylor's School of Computing and IT.