DISTED College signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) on June 11, at Senate Hall, UTP.

DISTED was represented by Dr Seah Soo Aun, President and CEO while UTP was represented by Prof Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Bin Abdul Mutalib, Vice Chancellor and MD/CEO.

Witnessing the agreement signing was Dr Jerry Koay, DISTED Director of Academic Affairs and Assoc. Prof Dr Azrai Bin Haji Abdullah, Registrar.

The MoU emphasises collaboration in several fields including placement for DISTED graduates to further study at undergraduate level for selected academic programmes, staff and student development programmes and joint marketing efforts to promote both institutions’ academic programmes.

Introduction to Information Technology & Information System

This course provides an introduction to information technology and Information systems. The student will be introduced to computer software, hardware, and networking technologies, Information systems, databases as well as information security and privacy. The subject also teaches students to maximize their use of mobile devices, make the most of online tools for collaboration and communication, and fully utilize today’s Internet capabilities. It highlights today’s most current technology trends and developments.