Diploma in Information & Communication Technology with a specialism in Data Informatics by Asia Pacific University

Asia Pacific University

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

This APU Diploma in Information & Communication Technology with a specialism in Data Informatics is designed to provide:

Provide students with skills in software systems development, with emphasis on aspects of data informatics.
Prepare students for careers in the ICT environments with emphasis on solutions design, software development, technology infrastructure support, data informatics application.
Enable appreciation of the proven principles and techniques to the development and support of software systems in commercial organisations.
Provide students with critical, independent and cooperative learning skills so as to facilitate response to continuous future changes in industry practices.
Develop students’ intellectual skills, communications ability and team working capability.

Intake

Jul, Sep, Nov

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 44,900

Course Duration

2 years

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Entry Requirements

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SPM
3 Credits in at least 3 subjects at SPM level including Mathematics, with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);

IGCSE/O-Levels
3 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 3 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels including Mathematics;

UEC
3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC including Mathematics;

Pass relevant Certificate Programme or its equivalent;

A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.

Note: Please take note that a Credit Pass in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level is required for progression to BSc (Hons) in Information Technology with a specialism in Business Information Systems.

Fee Breakdown

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Malaysian Students - RM 44,900
International Students - RM 46,800 (USD 11,700)

Course Subjects

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SEMESTER 1

English for Academic Purposes
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Managing Business
Practical IT Skills

SEMESTER 2

Academic Research Skills
Information Systems
Discrete Mathematics
Professional Communication

SEMESTER 3

Database Systems
Computer Systems Architecture
Operating Systems
Visual Basic.NET

SEMESTER 4

Networks & Networking
System Analysis & Design

Specialised Modules

Introduction to Data Analytics
Numerical Methods
Introduction to Software Engineering

SEMESTER 5

Java Programming

Specialised Modules

Behavioural Science and Marketing Analytics
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Software Development Project

SEMESTER 6
Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 8 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

* In addition to the above, all students are also required to successfully complete General Studies modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency, as well as fulfill credit requirements for Co-curricular activities.

Disclaimer: Course Information details may change from time to time. Please check with respective institutions to get updated information.

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