This Diploma in Information Technology (Digital Technology) program offers education and training in the field of computers, with a focus on information technology. Platform Technologies, Computing Foundation, Programming Essentials, Industry-Led Modules, and Industry Domain Clusters are the modules that the courses are divided into. Students can pursue a variety of occupations in the ICT field by taking advantage of the courses available. Students will also get transferrable and diversified abilities that will enable them to adapt to emerging technologies as part of the program. Students are taught English for Digital Technology, Islamic Studies or Moral Education, Co-curriculum, and Inventive Problem-Solving in addition to technical courses to help them enhance their soft skills. Graduates of these courses will be equipped to handle the difficulties of the world of computing technology since it emphasizes self-directed learning and hands-on abilities.
Diploma Program in Information Technology (Digital Technology) or DDT for short, offers different specializations/tracks according to the Polytechnic, choose a DDT program at the Polytechnic that offers the specialization/track of interest.
Polytechnics that offer Software & Application Development tracks:-
• Polytechnic Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin
• Polytechnic Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah
• Polytechnic Seberang Perai
• Polytechnic Balik Pulau
• Polytechnic Ungku Omar
• Polytechnic Sultan Idris Shah
• Polytechnic Mersing
• Polytechnic Muadzam Shah
• Polytechnic Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin
• Polytechnic Kuala Terengganu
• Polytechnic Kuching
• Polytechnic Mukah
• Polytechnic Besut
Polytechnics that offer Networking System tracks:-
• Polytechnic Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin
• Polytechnic Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah
• Polytechnic Seberang Perai
• Polytechnic Balik Pulau
• Polytechnic Ungku Omar
• Polytechnic Sultan Idris Shah
• Polytechnic Mersing
• Polytechnic Muadzam Shah
• Polytechnic Kuala Terengganu
• Polytechnic Kuching
• Polytechnic Mukah
Polytechnics that offer Information Security tracks:-
• Polytechnic METrO Tasek Gelugor
• Polytechnic Ungku Omar
• Polytechnic Mersing
Polytechnics that offer Game Development tracks:-
• Polytechnic METrO Kuala Lumpur
Admission Requirements
SPM Graduates (Premier Polytechnic)
1. Malaysian citizen
2. Have SPM or equivalent
3. Pass Sejarah (SPM session 2013 and above)
4. Pass Bahasa Inggeris
5. FIVE credit (5) credit in this subject :
a. Malay
b. Mathematics
c. THREE (3) other subjects whose honors have not been taken into account
6. Candidates are not disabled members who make practical work difficult.
SPM Graduates (Conventional Polytechnic/METrO)
1. Malaysian citizen
2. Have SPM or equivalent
3. Pass Malay
4. Pass History (SPM session 2013 and above)
5. Pass English
6. Obtained THREE (3) credits in the following subjects:
a. Mathematics
b. TWO (2) other subjects whose honors have not been taken into account.
-Polytechnic Pre -Diploma Graduates
-Graduated Pre Diploma in Science
-Graduates other than SPM
1. Citizen of Malaysia
2. Have a Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM)
3. Passed the Malay Language
4. Passed History (SPM 2013 and above)
5. Obtained credit in Mathematics for graduates other than Community Colleges and passed in Mathematics for Community College graduates
6. Passed Certificate level studies as follows:
1. Polytechnic Certificate Level 3, MOH
-Information Technology Certificate
2. Community College Certificate Level 3, MOH
-Computer Software Application Certificate
-Computer Network Certificate
-Certificate in Computer Systems and Networks
-Certificate of computer system and support
-Information Technology Certificate
3. PERDA High Skills Institute Certificate Level 3, MOH
Information Technology Certificate
4 MARA Skills Institute Certificate Level 3, MOH
Certificate in Computer Engineering Technology
5 Malaysian Skills Certificate Level 3
-Computer Network Technician (D-050-3)
-Computer Network Technician (D-051-3)
-Computer Network Technician (IT-030-3)
-Computer Systems Technician (D-040-3)
-Computer Systems Technician (D-041-3)
-Computer System Operation (IT-020-3: 2013 :)
-Application Development-Key Programmer (IT-010-3)
-Computer Network Services (IT-030-3: 2013 :)
-IT Support & Maintenance (IT-035-4: 2014)
* If the certificate the student has is not in the list above, please contact the Student Recruitment Unit, Student Recruitment and Development Division
APEL graduates
1. Citizen of Malaysia
2. Obtained APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) certificate from MQA for admission to diploma (Level 4)
3. Have work experience in related fields
DURATION OF STUDY
- 6 semester
CAREER PROSPECTS
Demand for ICT manpower is expected to have strong growth recently based on a study conducted by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). The rapid development in ICT has increased the demand for IT graduates who meet the needs and requirements of the industry at home and abroad. Therefore, graduates from this program are equipped with knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities that can be applied to various career fields in the world of ICT industry and business. The knowledge and skills acquired by students from this program will enable them to participate in the job market such as:
- Computer Application Programmer
- Internet Programmer
- Web Programmer
- Database Programmer
- System Analysts Assistant
- Software Developer
- Database Administrator
- Software Tester
- System Support Personnel
- Systems Programmer
- Network Support Personnel
- Network Administrator
- IT Supporting Engineer
- Assistant Network Engineer
- Technical Helpdesk / Support