Diploma in Computer Science

 Essence of ICT Education

Course approval: KPT/JPS(KR10211)8/14

 

 

 
What It Can Do For You

Provide a strong foundation in the theory and practice of computer science particularly software development and production of quality computer programmes as well as other related ICT fields.

An industry-relevant qualification that paves the way for diverse job opportunities, which are brought about by the widespread and intensified applications of ICT, in computing, multimedia, manufacturing, data administration, systems and network administration, software engineering and other IT-based industries.

 Well-prepared for degree studies in computer science and IT locally or
abroad via credit transfer.

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Your Study Route


What You Study

The typical course units with their respective credit hours indicated in brackets are as follows:

Business Organization (3)
Computer Organization (4)
Database Organization and Design (4)
Discrete Structures (4)
E-Commerce (4)
Elementary English (3)
Group Project (4)
Integrated Software Development Workshop (4)
Intermediate English (3)
Introduction to Operating Systems (3)
Introduction to Data Communication (3)
Introduction to IT and Information Systems (3)
Introduction to Logic and Abstraction (4)
 

 

Modern Applied Mathematics (4)
Object Oriented Development (4)
Principles of Multimedia Design (4)
Principles of Programming (3)
Programming Methodology and Data Structures (3)
Programming Paradigms (3)
Rapid Applied Development (4)
Statistics and Operations Research (4)
System Analysis and Design (4)
Web Design (4)
Bahasa Kebangsaan A (MQA) (3)
Pengajian Malaysia (MQA) (3)
Pengajian Islam / Pendidikan Moral (MQA) (3)
 

When & What You Need To Enrol

When You Begin Studies
January, March, May or August

 How Long You Study
 5 long semesters and 2 short semesters over 2 years and 4 months totalling 92 credit hours.

What You Need to Enrol
3 SPM credits including Mathematics.

Other equivalent qualifications are accepted.

Forecast examination results are accepted for provisional admission.

Why You Should Join Us

Strong and continually updated curriculum to meet the changing ICT industry demands.

Study and research projects to increase competence in systems design, programming and application of computing theories.

Individual hands-on laboratory sessions to enhance your computing practical skills.

Well-established and highly regarded college in Penang and very experienced in conducting tertiary courses.

Qualified, experienced, dedicated and caring lecturers.
 

Excellent academic and pastoral care to students.

Optimum class size with close personal attention by lecturers.

Close monitoring of students’ academic progress.

Ideal learning environment at our purpose-built Yeap Chor Ee Campus with excellent modern facilities.

Merit scholarships are available to Malaysian SPM / O-Level achievers.

Christine Chuah Ren Ai
Diploma in Computer Science & IT CGPA 3.94 / 4.0 (2008)

 “The course underscores practical learning through coursework which makes learning interesting and promotes a better understanding of computer science.

My computer science lecturers are good and knowledgeable. They’ve taught us well."

 

Lim Hean Soon
Diploma in Computer Science & IT CGPA 3.52 / 4.0 (2007)

 “I took up computer science as I'm interested in programming which is fascinating and challenging.

I thank my lecturers for their commitment and valuable guidance.

DISTED provides good library and computing facilities that help us to do well in our coursework."
 

Lim Chia Yean  
Diploma in Computer Science & IT CGPA 3.86 / 4.0 (2006)

 "The DISTED computer science curriculum is comprehensive to meet the various demands of the IT industry.

Although the focus in on software development and programming, we also learnt other areas such as networking, data communications, operating systems, hardware and business management.

The college has a conducive learning environment with good facilities.

My lecturers were helpful. Even after class hours, I could see them for help on my studies and projects."
 

    


Fee Schedule & Intake Dates

 
Diploma in Computer Science
Intakes: 3 January, 19 March, 7 May and 7 August 2012
 
The course fees are available upon request.