Diploma in Information Technology (DITe)

The Diploma in Information Technology or its short name DITE is a program under the School of Accounting, Management and Technology, MAIWP Professional College. The first intake was in September 2018. The purpose of the DITE programme is to produce graduates who are competent in the field of information technology, competitive to meet the needs of employers and industries in Malaysia as well as internationally. This is in line with the emergence of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 as a transition point from the digital era to the physical cyber era. This situation will trigger the existence of remote or hybrid employment opportunities in some industries nowadays.

DITE graduates are trained to focus on the application, use, and configuration needs of organizations across a broad spectrum. The Information Technology Professionals group has a specific focus on meeting the needs of organizations related to Computing Technology. They assume will take the responsibility of selecting the appropriate hardware and software for the organization, integrating it with the organization’s needs and its infrastructure, and installing, customizing, and maintaining those applications for computer users in the organization.

As such, DITE graduates are able to meet the job market that requires highly skilled, creative and critically minded individuals or workforce. KPMAIWP is moving forward as a flexible, future-ready higher education institution, ensuring its students thrive and are not left behind in today’s physical–cyber era.

The program will produce graduates who:

1. Able to use knowledge, understanding, and analyse issues and needs of employers or industries.
2. Able to lead and collaborate in a team to solve cross-disciplinary problems through effective communication and critical thinking.
3. Can improve their knowledge and be able to keep up with the progress of current ICT infrastructure to explore new opportunities.
4. Consistently uphold values, ethics, morals, manners, and professionalism in providing services.
5. Can work effectively in planning, implementing, configuring, and maintaining an organization’s computing infrastructure. Students are also prepared to succeed in roles that involve the planning and management of technological infrastructure.

i. Possess SPM with at least THREE (3) credits in any subjects (inclusive of Mathematics or any equivalent qualification); OR

ii. A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum Grade C of Grade Point (GP) 2.00 in a subject and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level (or Mathematics equivalent to SPM); OR

iii. A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul (Pass) and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level (or Mathematics equivalent to SPM); OR

iv. Possess SKM Level 3 in a related field. (Candidates without Mathematics can be admitted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment to determine their competencies in Mathematics that are equivalent to SPM level); OR

v. A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with at least a CGPA of 2.00; OR

vi. Other relevant and equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government. (Candidates can be admitted if their admission qualification contains Mathematics subject (s) equivalent to Mathematics at the SPM level. Those without a pass in Mathematics at SPM level or equivalent can be admitted but required to take and pass reinforcement Mathematics subject. The reinforcement Mathematics subject must be offered in the first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer).

Notes:
● Candidates with a pass in Mathematics at the SPM level (or Mathematics equivalent to SPM) may be admitted if their admission qualification contains Mathematics subject(s) equivalent to Mathematics at the SPM level.

● Candidates with a pass in Mathematics at SPM level (or Mathematics equivalent to SPM) and without a Mathematics subject in their admission qualification need to take and pass the reinforcement Mathematics subject that equivalent to the SPM level. The reinforcement Mathematics subject must be offered in the first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer.

● Candidates with a credit in Computing-related subject(s) at the SPM level (or equivalent to SPM level) may be given preferential consideration.

April

Julai

September

• Tuition Fee and Registration Fee : RM25,348.00
• Hostel Accommodation Fee : RM4,080.00
• Total fees for the duration of the course : RM29,428.00

*subject to current amendments

Diploma in Information Technology graduates can pursue careers as:

• Information Technology Entrepreneurs
• Company Managers
• Marketing Officers
• Business Development Officers
• Internet Business Analysis Officers

Graduates of the Diploma in Information Technology can continue their studies to the Bachelor’s degree level at any public university and private university that offers relevant programmes.