Diploma in Information Technology

  Institution: Linton University College

Diploma in Information Technology programme equips students with strong knowledge in fundamentals of IT and adequately prepares them to continue their studies in software engineering / systems analysis and database technologies.

The programme exposes students to the various fields of information technology such as software, hardware, operating systems, networking and multimedia.

Programme Details

• Duration
  3 years; 9 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 with 3 credits or pass SMIII (UEC) / GCE ‘O’ Level inclusive Mathematics;
• Pass Computing Certificate from Polytechnics or other PHEI*;
• Pass Computing Certificate programme from Kolej Universiti Linton or PHEI with Standard Minimum certified*;
• Recognised related Technical / Vocational Certificate or equivalent with ONE (1) year relevant work experience or ONE (1) semester Bridging Programme*;
• 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

• Bahasa Kebangsaan A/B
• Pengajian Islam/Pendidikan Moral
• Pengajian Malaysia
• Computer Software Application
• Computer Technology
• Computer Programming
• Developing A Website
• Communicative English 1
• Communicative English 2
• Introduction to Principles of Multimedia
• Visual Programming
• Introduction to Database Management System
• Mathematics

Year 2

• Operating System
• Discrete Mathematics
• Object Oriented Programming Techniques
• Software Engineering
• Database Management System
• Web Application Programming
• System Analysis & Design
• Data Communication
• Data Structure & Algorithms
• Multimedia
• E-Commerce
• Project Management

Year 3

• Management Information System
• Computer Security
• Principle of JAVA
• Computer Networks
• Project

Source: Kolej Universiti Linton, Linton University College, Malaysia