This Diploma in Information Technology (Digital Technology) programme offers education and training in the field of computers, with a focus on information technology. Platform Technologies, Computing Foundation, Programming Essentials, Industry-Led Modules, and Industry Domain Clusters are the modules that the courses are divided into. Students can pursue a variety of occupations in the ICT field by taking advantage of the courses available.
Students will also get transferrable and diversified abilities that will enable them to adapt to emerging technologies as part of the programme.
Students are taught English for Digital Technology, Islamic Studies or Moral Education, Co-curriculum, and Inventive Problem Solving in addition to technical courses to help them enhance their soft skills. Graduates of this courses will be equipped to handle the difficulties of the world of computing technology since it emphasises self-directed learning and hands-on abilities.
There are 4 tracks that are offered in different polytechic colleges.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
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DURATION OF STUDY
- 6 semester
CAREER PROSPECTS
Demand for ICT manpower is expected to have strong growth recently based on a study conducted by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). The rapid development in ICT has increased the demand for IT graduates who meet the needs and requirements of the industry at home and abroad. Therefore, graduates from this program are equipped with knowledge, skills, attitudes and abilities that can be applied to various career fields in the world of ICT industry and business. The knowledge and skills acquired by students from this program will enable them to participate in the job market such as:
• Computer Application Programmer
• Internet Programmer
• Web Programmer
• Database Programmer
• System Analysts Assistant
• Software Developer
• Database Administrator
• Software Tester
• System Support Personnel
• Systems Programmer
• Network Support Personnel
• Network Administrator
• IT Supporting Engineer
• Assistant Network Engineer
• Technical Helpdesk / Support