Diploma in Information Technology

Program Synopsis

This Diploma in Information Technology study program provides education and training in the field of Computing with a special emphasis on the field of Information Technology. The courses offered are divided into modules such as Platform Technologies, Computing Foundation, Programming Essentials, Industry-Led modules and Industry Domain Cluster which refer to specific tasks. The courses offered open up opportunities for students to pursue various careers in various ICT sectors. This program also provides students with transferable skills and diverse skills that enable them to adapt to new technologies. Apart from technical courses, students are also exposed to English for Digital Technology, Ethics and Civilization Appreciation, Islamic Studies or Moral Education as well as Co-Curriculum to enhance their competence in soft skills. Since this program emphasizes self-initiated learning and practical skills, graduates of this program are expected to be prepared to face challenges in the world of computing technology.

The Diploma in Information Technology program or abbreviated as DIT (Diploma in Information Technology) offers specializations/tracks in different fields according to the Polytechnic as follows:

Polytechnics that offer specializations/tracks in Software & Application Development:-

• Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Polytechnic
• Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Polytechnic
• Ungku Omar Polytechnic
• Seberang Perai Polytechnic
• Balik Pulau Polytechnic
• Sultan Idris Shah Polytechnic
• Mersing Polytechnic
• Muadzam Shah Polytechnic
• Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Polytechnic
• Kuala Terengganu Polytechnic
• Besut Polytechnic
• Kuching Polytechnic
• Mukah Polytechnic

Polytechnics that offer specializations/tracks in Networking System:-

• Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin 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 Polytechnic

Polytechnics that offer specializations/tracks in Information Security:-

• METrO Tasek Gelugor Polytechnic
• Ungku Omar Polytechnic
• Polytechnic Mersing

Polytechnics offering Digital Game Programming specialization/track:-

• METrO Polytechnic Kuala Lumpur

olytechnics offering Web Development specialization/track:-

• Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah

PolytechnicPolytechnics offering Data Management and Visualization specialization/track:-

• Seberang Perai Polytechnic

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