Foundation Studies in Information Technology
- Field Of Study:
- Computing, Technology & IT
- Level Of Study:
- Pre University
- Course Subject:
- Information Technology
- Course Intake:
- December, July, March
Foundation Studies in Information Technology course provides students a strong foundation in the field of Computer Science and Information Technology, offering pathways for them to continue their tertiary studies in these two areas. Students are exposed to various subjects in hardware, software, PC maintenance and operating systems basics. Students who complete their course may join the IT profession at entry level.
Upon completing a qualification at higher level, they may then work as System Support Executives/Analytical programmers who work under the guidance of System Administrators / Software Engineers.
Programme Details
- Duration
1 years; 3 semesters
- Awarding Bodies
Linton University College
- Main Intakes
The main intakes are conducted in December (Short semester), March (Long semester) and July (Long semester) of each year.
- Assessment
60% examination, 40% coursework
Entry Requirements
Any one of the following qualifications:
- Pass SPM / SPMV / GCE ‘O’ Level with 5 credits including Mathematics;
- Other equivalent qualifications recognized by Malaysian Government*;
*Subject to verification and approval of Legenda Education Group
English Language Requirements
(For International Students)
All international students from a country in which English is not used as the medium of instruction in formal education are required to meet the following English language requirements:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum score of 550 (PBT) or 213 (CBT) or 79 – 80 (iBT)
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum overall Band 6.
- Malaysian University English Test (MUET) : minimum Band 6.
The test must be taken no more than two years before the start of your studies at Legenda.
Subjects
Year 1
- Academics Communicative English 1
- Mathematics 1
- Computer Applications
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A/B
- Pengajian Malaysia
- Introduction to Information Technology
- Introduction to Economics
- Introduction to Programming
- Pengajian Islam/Pendidikan Moral
- Mathematics 2
- Web Page Development
- Academics Communicative English 2
- Technical English
- Computing Mathematics
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Hardware Maintenance
- Multimedia Principles
Source: Kolej Universiti Linton, Linton University College, Malaysia
