Certificate in Information & Communication Technology (CICT)

Duration:
16 months
(3 Semesters)

Awarded by:
APIIT, Certificate

Intakes:
21 Nov 2023

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SPM	• 1 Credit in any subject at SPM level with a minimum of a pass in Mathematics, Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);
IGCSE/O-LEVELS	• 1 Credits (Grade C & above) in any subject with a Pass in Mathematics at IGCSE/O-Levels;
UEC	• 1 Credit (Grade B & above) in any subject with a Pass in Mathematics at UEC;

A qualification that APIIT accepts as equivalent to the above.

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

• IELTS : 4.0
• TOEFL IBT : 30-31
• Pearson (PTE) : 36
• MUET : Band 3

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PROGRAMME OUTLINE

This APIIT Certificate in Information & Communication Technology (CICT) is designed to provide:

Strong communication, leadership and ICT skills as well as fundamental knowledge to take on a career in this challenging and ever changing IT world.
Opportunities for progression into Diploma Programme or to embark on a career in Computing, Software Engineering, and various other applications of IT.

SEMESTER 1

Basic Mathematics
Fundamental IT Skills
Youth Development

Introduction to Managing Business
Basic Research Skills

SEMESTER 2

Introduction to Statistics
Database Concepts
Digital Thinking and Innovation

Fundamentals of Information Systems
Personal Skills
Ethics at Workplace

SEMESTER 3

Fundamentals of Visual Programming
Fundamentals of E-Business Applications
Computer Networks

Introduction to Computer Architecture
Windows Configuration & Maintenance
Web Design & Technology

*In addition to the above, all students are also required to successfully complete General Studies modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency, as well as fulfill credit requirements for Co-curricular activities.

FURTHER STUDIES

Upon successful completion of this programme, you will be eligible to progress into any of the following diploma programmes offered at APU:

Diploma in Information and Communication Technology
Diploma in Information and Communication Technology with a specialism in Software Engineering
Diploma in Information and Communication Technology with a specialism in Data Informatics
Diploma in Information and Communication Technology with a specialism in Interactive Technology
Diploma in Business with Information Technology

Note: Students who have successfully completed the Certificate Programme may be allowed to transfer credits into the respective Diploma Programmes subject to general terms of credit transfer policy and as a result may be allowed to commence the Diploma directly from semester two.

COURSE FEES

Malaysian Students	International Students
RM 17,200	RM 19,800 (USD 4,830)

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

MQA ACCREDITATION

(R/482/3/0072)(02/25)(MQA/FA5379)

All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement.

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