Diploma in Information & Communication Technology

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

This APU Diploma in Information and Communication Technology is specifically designed to provide:

• Coverage of the academic aspect as well as the vocational aspect of the wide area of Computing and Information and Communications Technology.
• Students with the skills to prepare them for careers in the ICT environment with emphasis on solutions design, software development and technology infrastructure support.
• Students with academic and professional skills to develop solutions requiring the application of technology in a business and organisational context, so as to facilitate response to continuous future changes in technology and industry practices.
• Students with critical, independent and cooperative learning skills so as to facilitate responses to continuous future changes in industry practises.

At the beginning of the programme students will acquire basic mathematical, language and communication skills along with core information technology skills. Students will gain an understanding of basic concepts and terminology related to technology and business management.

The second semester builds on and extends the foundation knowledge developed in the first semester. Language and communication skills are taken to more advanced levels of research and professionalism. The ability to analyse and solve problems using quantitative skills, and familiarity with technology are enhanced.

This semester moves students to a new level in information and communication technology related areas such as computer programming, databases, Internet applications and computer system architecture. With this knowledge, students are able to use computing tools and techniques to solve common real-world problems.

Students are exposed to more advanced development concepts, including the application of usability principles in the web design and development process, and the system development cycle. Employability skills are introduced through the principles of IT Operations Management and concepts of Operating Systems, preparing students to provide technical support within an organisation.

In their final semester, students acquire basic knowledge of computer networks, digital security and forensics to deepen their knowledge of computing technology and ethical responsibilities. Students also design and implement algorithms using their second programming language, and complete a Software Development Project to show that they can integrate skills, knowledge and understanding from the full programme, including multimedia techniques for business presentations and entertainment.

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 8 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

FURTHER STUDIES

Upon successful completion of this programme with CGPA of 2.5 & above and fulfilment of requirements for credit transfer, you will be eligible to progress into Level 2 of the following degree programmes offered at APU.

• BSc (Hons) in Information Technology
• BSc (Hons) in Information Technology with a specialism in:
  • Information System Security
  • Cloud Engineering
  • Mobile Technology
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Digital Transformation
  • Financial Technology (FinTech)
  • Business Information Systems
• BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering
• BSc (Hons) in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) Intelligent Systems
• BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Cyber Security)
• BSc (Hons) in Computer Science with a specialism in:
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Forensics

COURSE FEES

​* Fees stated here do not include Deposits and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details.

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