This APU Diploma in Information & Communication Technology with a specialism in Interactive Technology is 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, with emphasis on aspects of interaction with a system.
• Prepare students for careers in the ICT environments with emphasis on solutions design, multimedia and computer games development, technology infrastructure support and interactive applications.
• Train students with critical, independent and cooperative learning skills so as to facilitate responses to continuous future changes in industry practices.
• Equip students with academic and professional skills to plan, develop and maintain solutions requiring the application of technology in an organizational context within the constraints encountered.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

At the beginning of the programme students will acquire basic 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 analyze 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. At the same time, students are introduced to computer game level design and documentation in the Digital Games Design & Re-engineering. Employability skills are introduced through the principles of Operating Systems, preparing students to provide technical support within an organization.

In their final semester, students acquire basic knowledge of computer network to deepen their knowledge of computing technology. Besides, they will be exposed to multimedia technology to enhance their knowledge and understanding on the use of graphics, audio and video. 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.

* 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.

• ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

SPM
3 Credits in at least 3 subjects at SPM level including Mathematics, with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);

IGCSE/O-Levels
3 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 3 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels including Mathematics;

UEC
3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC including Mathematics;

Pass relevant Certificate Programme or its equivalent;

A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.

Note: Please take note that a Credit Pass in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level is required for progression to BSc (Hons) in Information Technology with a specialism in Business Information Systems.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

• IELTS : 4.0
• TOEFL IBT : 30-31
• Pearson (PTE) : 30
• MUET : Band 2