Diploma in Computer Science

 Essence of ICT Education

Accredited by

Course approval: KPT/JPS(KR10211)8/14
MQA accreditation: MQA(A10211)2/17

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.

Progress to the second year of the 3+0 UK’s Staffordshire University
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Business Information Systems
Management programme at the college.

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

Core Subjects (72 Credit Hours)
Academic English (3)
Computer Organization (3)
Database Organization and Design (4)
Discrete Structures (4)
Industrial Training (6)
Integrated Software Development Workshop (4)
Intermediate English (3)
Introduction to Data Communication and Networks (3)
Introduction to Information Technology and Information Systems (3)
Introduction to Logic and Abstraction (3)
Introduction to Operating Systems (3)
Introduction to Programming (3)
Modern Applied Mathematics (3)
Object Oriented Development (4)
Programming Methodology and Data Structures (3)
Programming Paradigms (3)
Project (4)
Rapid Application Development (3)
Statistics and Operational Research (3)
Systems Analysis and Design (4)
Web Design (3)

Electives (9 Credit Hours)
Elective 1 (3)*
Elective 2 (3)*
Elective 3 (3)*
* Any subject from MQA approved DISTED diploma programmes.

MQA Subjects (9 Credit Hours)
Students are required to complete these Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) subjects:

Bahasa Kebangsaan A or Bahasa Kebangsaan B (3)
Pengajian Malaysia (3)
Pendidikan Moral or Pengajian Islam (3)


 

When You Begin Studies
January, March, May, August or September

How Long You Study
5 long semesters and 2 short semesters over 2 years and 4 months totalling 90 credit hours.

What You Need to Enrol
SPM: 3 credits including Mathematics and a pass in Bahasa Malaysia.

Certificate or Foundation related to computer science or IT and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government.

Forecast examination results are accepted for provisional admission.

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.

Industrial training to enhance job competence for employment in an ICT environment.

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)

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

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

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."