Diploma of Information Technology

Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak

Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

2 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Mar, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM34,731

Course Structure

Core units

  • CSS101 Programming 1
  • CSS102 Discrete Mathematics and Calculus
  • CSS103 Fundamentals of Networking
  • CSS104 Database Management System
  • CSS201 Programming 2
  • CSS202 System Analysis and Design
  • CSS203 User Centered Design
  • CSS204 Data Structure
  • CSS301 Software Project
  • DBC111 Preparatory English
  • DBC121Academic English
  • DBI121 Information Technology
  • DBI211 Fundamentals of Web Technology
  • DBI311 Introduction to Business Information Systems

Non-credit units

  • MPU2133 Malay Language Communication 1 (for International students) or
  • MPU2183 Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (for Malaysian students only)

Elective units

  • CSS205 Networks and Switching
  • CSS206 IT Security
  • CSS302 Digital Forensic
  • CSS303 Cyber Ethics
  • CSS207 Linear Algebra and Statistics
  • CSS208 Introduction to Data Science
  • CSS304 Data Analytics
  • CSS305 Applied Data Science in Python

Entry Requirements

  • SPM: A Pass with at least 3 Credits including Mathematics, or
  • STPM: A pass with a minimum of Grade C (GP2.0) including Mathematics at SPM level, or
  • STAM : A pass with a minimum grade of Maqbul (pass) and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent, or
  • SKM Level 3: A pass and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level, or
  • A pass in any qualifications equivalent to Certificate (Level 3, MQF) and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level.

Notes:

  • Candidates without a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent may be admitted if the Certificate programme contains subjects in mathematics that are equivalent to mathematics at SPM level.
  • Candidates with a credit in computing-related subject at SPM level or its equivalent may be given preferential consideration.
  • IELTS^: 5.0 (no individual band below 5.0)* 
    • (IELTS one skill retake (must be taken within 60 days of original test)
  • TOEFL iBT^: 40 (no less than 5 in reading, 5 in listening, 14 in speaking, 15 in writing)
  • PTE Academic: 36 with no communicative skill score less than 36
  • Linguaskill-General^: Overall score of 140-159 with no band less than 120 (not applicable for Diploma of Accountancy)
  • SPM/1119: D
  • UEC: B4
  • MUET: Band 3
  • GCE 'O' Level **: D
  • GCE'A' Level and AS Level# : C
  • International Baccalaureate: Minimum Grade 4 in English A or B at Standard Level or Higher Level
  • C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English Advanced: CAE): 154, no band less than 154
  • Sri Lanka O Level (English Language or Appreciation of English LiteracyText): S

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM0

Tuition fees

RM40,860

RM34,731

  • Bursary

Other miscellaneous fees

RM500

Discounts & scholarships

-RM300

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM34,931

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