1) Program Details

Pre-Diploma Science in collaboration with UiTM was introduced to help Bumiputera students from the science stream, as well as to enable those who possess the necessary qualifications to further their studies at the tertiary level.  The programme also aims to prepare and better equip the students before they join the Science and Technology (S & T) based diploma programmes.   The programme was specifically established to cater for the students who do not qualify to go straight to diploma/matriculation as well as to give a second opportunity to the students to go for their dream ambition.

2) Entry Requirement

(For Bumiputera/Anak Negeri Sabah & Sarawak/Orang Asli only)

Pass SPM or equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government and have obtained THREE (3) credits including;

• Bahasa Malaysia
• Mathematics/Additional Mathematics

Obtained pass in

• English
• History
• Any one (1) of the science subjects: Biology/Chemistry/Physics/ Additional Science

3) Subjects / Program Structure

4) Industry Exposure

Nil

5) Pathway to Further Study

The students who pass this programme can choose to do their diploma in various faculties in UiTM including Faculty of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Civil Engineering, and Faculty of Electrical Engineering. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Health Science, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Faculty of Information Technology & Quantitative Sciences and Faculty of Agrotechnology. The status for LNT (Lulus Naik Taraf) is as below:

1) Program Details

The Pre-Commerce programme is a sixth-month (1 semester) programme offered by MiCoST in collaboration with UiTM. The main objective of the Pre-Commerce programme curriculum is to equip the students with the basic skills needed to help them further their studies at Diploma level.

2) Entry Requirement

(For Bumiputera/Anak Negeri Sabah & Sarawak/Orang Asli only)

Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least THREE (3) credits in ANY subjects including:
Bahasa Melayu

AND pass in THREE (3) subjects including:

Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
English
History (since SPM 2013)

3) Subjects / Program Structure

4) Industry Exposure

Field trips to well-known government organisations, companies and factories.

5) Pathway to Further Study

Holders of this pre-diploma will be automatically offered to continue Diploma in Business Studies UiTM at MiCoST (CGPA at least 2.00 and above – all subject passed).

6) Career Prospect

• Administrative Clerk
• Administrative Assistant
• Sales Assistant
• Customer Service Clerk

1) Program Details

This program will emphasize student’s knowledge in Science and Mathematics. Students are also exposed to various practical skills covering physics, chemistry and biology. Graduate Diploma in Science can continue their studies in various fields at the degree level.

2) Entry Requirement

(For Bumiputera/Anak Negeri Sabah & Sarawak/Orang Asli only)

Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least THREE (3) credits in ANY subjects including:
Bahasa Melayu

AND pass in THREE (3) subjects including:

Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
English
History (since SPM 2013)

3) Subjects / Program Structure

4) Industry Exposure

Industrial visit to government agencies or public agencies or community services.

5) Pathway to Further Study

Any Science Related Degree in UiTM such as pure and applied science, health sciences, engineering, pharmacy and medicine etc.

6) Career Prospect

Assistant Science Officer, Assistant Lab Officer, Junior Research Officer, Lab Technician

1) Program Details

The programme is aimed at training pharmacy assistants (formerly known as dispensers). The programme provides graduates with knowledge, understanding and skills in the field of compounding and dispensing and is exposed to skills of analytical, problem solving, enterpreneurship and information technology know-how. Apart from that, they are also required to have good skill in communication.

2) Entry Requirement

(For Bumiputera/Anak Negeri Sabah & Sarawak/Orang Asli only)

Candidates A: SPM with at least 5 credits in:

• Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• English
• Bahasa Melayu

AND pass in History (since SPM 2013)

Candidates B: Pre-Diploma Science UiTM (PD007/PD008)

Pass the upgrade process of UiTM Pre Diploma science with CGPA 3.30

3) Subjects/Program Structure

4) Industry Exposure

Industrial visits to the pharmaceutical industry or community pharmacy. Hospital attachment at government hospital during practical session in semester 5 and 6.

5) Pathway to Further Study

Qualified Diploma in Pharmacy holders can apply to pursue for the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons.), Health sciences or sciences program at UiTM or other Institute of Higher Educations.

6) Career Prospect

Pharmacy assistant/dispenser (Government Hospital, Clinic), Pharmacy assistant/dispenser (Private Hospital, community pharmacy), Assistant Enforcement Pharmacy Officer, Lab assistant (Dispensing laboratory), Sales and marketing in pharmaceutical industry, Quality control personnel in pharmaceutical factory, Line technician in pharmaceutical industry, Healthcare assistant, Research assistant, Academic assistant.

1) Program Details

The main objective of this program is to ensure optimal and rational drug therapy through the involvement of employees in the process of preparation, distribution and control of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical products. The Diploma program prepares students to be pharmacists who are knowledgeable in pharmaceutical, pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacy practices so they are ready to enter the market in the pharmaceutical industry, which emphasizes the practical aspects of pharmacy such as Community hospitals and pharmacies. This pharmaceutical field can indirectly produce professional and ethical employees who can create communal responsibility in order to meet the demands of the aspirations of the state. CARE FOR BETTER LIFE.

2) Entry Requirement

SPM with at least three (3) credits

• Bahasa Melayu
• Mathematics/Additional Mathematics
• 1 subject (Science/ Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Additional Science)

And PASS in English subject.

3) Subjects / Program Structure

4) Industry Exposure

Field trips to well-known government organizations, companies and factories including Government Hospital, ‘Hospital Angkatan Tentera’ and other pharmaceutical factory.

5) Pathway to Further Study

Qualified Diploma in Pharmacy holders can apply to pursue for the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons.), Health Sciences or Sciences program at other Institute of Higher Educations.

6) Career Prospect

Industry (medicine manufacturing sector), Assistant Pharmacist (PPF) at private hospital/ government clinic, Assistant pharmacist and any pharmacy. Clinic assistant, Assistant Pharmacy Enforcement Officer Quality Control / Drug Manufacturing (Pharmaceutical Industry), Laboratory Assistant (dispensing laboratory), Product executive or product spokesperson in the pharmaceutical industry.

1) Program Details

The programme is designed for graduates to become professionally trained in theories, knowledge, skill and methods in psychology.

Graduates will be prepared for work in welfare agencies, rehabilitation center, community center, government organization, NGO’s and private sector companies. The graduates are trained to be progressive, innovative, creative and efficient in problem solving or decision making of patient or client management. Graduates are also expected to understand and demonstrate sensitivities and responsibilities towards religion, community, culture and environment by ethical principles and professional code of conduct of the psychologist profession.

The programmed objective is to produce graduates who have a comprehensive understanding of the principles of human minds and behaviors and who are able to apply these principles in dealing with the human taught, behaviors & emotions and enhancing human potentials in community or workplace.

 2) Entry Requirement

Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or its equivalent with THREE (3) credits in any subjects

AND pass in English, Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics and Science;

3) Subjects/Program Subject.

4) Industry Exposure

Graduates will be prepared for work in welfare agencies, rehabilitation Centre, community Centre, government organization, NGO's organization and private sector companies. The graduates are trained to be progressive, innovative, creative and efficient in problem solving or decision making of patient or client management.

5) Pathway to Further Study

Students may pursue their study in Bachelor in Psychology or any other related field in public/governmental or private institutions.

6)Career Prospect

Psychology  Assistant, Social Work  Assistant, Motivator, Research Assistant, Welfare  and Rehabilitation, Public Relations Officer and Teacher/Lecturer.

1) Program Details

This programme is a multidisciplinary field and provides students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills required in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) field to meet the increasing demands of this industry. This field is concerned to tackle on not only the high risk industries such as construction sites and manufacturing industries, but also concern the non-industrial workplace, such as public services and statutory authorities. Upon completing this programme, students will have the capability to measure the requirements of safety and health in the workplace, be equipped with legal requirements knowledge on implementing OSH in Malaysia as well as be trained on hazards recognition and risk assessments, team management skills, OSH professionalism and also capable to maintain safety and health in this 21^st century workplace. Graduates of this programme are highly sought after to meet the talent needs in various industries.

2) Entry Requirement

SPM with at least THREE (3) credits in:
Science / Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Additional Mathematics

AND pass in:
Bahasa Melayu and English

OR

GCE/O-Level or equivalent: Pass English and Bahasa Melayu and obtain THREE (3) credits in:

• Mathematics or any ONE (1) Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Applied Science); and
• any other TWO (2) subjects (including English and/or Bahasa Melayu);

OR

           certificate in any Health Sciences Program with minimum of CGPA 2.50

3) Subjects/Program Subject

4) Industry Exposure

Students will be exposed to OSH related program conducted with industry internally and participating in program by industry externally, visits to NIOSH or DOSH, field trips to manufacturing company/construction sites and will be having industrial attachment for a period of 6 months during the last semester (Semester 7).

5) Pathway to Further Study

Students may pursue their study in Bachelor in Occupational Safety and Health or any other related field in public/governmental or private institutions.

6) Career Prospect

Safety/Site Safety Supervisor, Industrial Hygiene Technicians, Safety Clerk, Safety and Health Officer, Competent Trainer, etc

1) Program Details

The programme of Diploma in Business Studies provides a good background of business facts and knowledge and prepares students for the Bachelor programme in the various specialized field of business. These wide ranges of business courses provide students with a strong basis in facing the various facets of business challenges. It aims to produce graduates who knowledgeable and practically competent in business and management discipline in-line with the organisational requirements.

2) Entry Requirement

PASS Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / O- Level with at least THREE (3) credits in any subjects.

OR

Any other qualifications that are recognized by the Malaysian Government.

3) Subjects / Program Structure

4) Industry Exposure

Students will be exposed to working experience in their related field for at least 3 months at well-established organization.  This may help the students to increase the knowledge through job trainings and strengthen their soft skills such as self-confidence, teamwork, leadership and etc. Students will also experience real entrepreneur activities and others activities which expose students to the community.

5) Pathway to Further Study

Holders of this diploma further their studies at any local or foreign universities (with transfer credit where applicable)

• Bachelor in Business and Administration programmes – a continuation from any of Diploma programmes
• Bachelor in International Business
• Bachelor in Marketing
• Bachelor in Retail Management
• Bachelor in Customer Service Management
• Bachelor in Business Economics
• Bachelor in Operation Management

6) Career Prospect

After completing Diploma in Business Studies, the students may explore a number of career options including owning, operating and managing their own business, working with commercial or industrial firms, or service companies and government agencies. Besides the major sector such as marketing, finance and business development, the students may also pursue their careers in the supporting services business area such as facility management, operation management, supplier management and inventories management.

• Procurement Assistant
• Sales Assistant
• Marketing Assistant
• Entrepreneur
• Business Development Assistant

1) Program Details

Diploma of Accountancy aims to produce accounting administrators with the technical skills and the fundamental knowledge for an accounting career in the industry and commerce, both in public and private sector.

2) Entry Requirement

PASS SPM / SPMV with at least 3 credits in subjects including:

• Mathematics AND
• PASS English

OR 

PASS O-Level with at least Grade C in 3 subjects including:

• Mathematics AND
• PASS English

OR

Any other qualifications that are recognized by the Malaysian Government.

3) Subjects / Program Structure

4) Industry Exposure

Students will be exposed to working experience in their related fields for at least 3 months at well-established organization.  This may help the students to increase the knowledge through job trainings and strengthen their soft skills such as self-confidence, teamwork, leadership and etc. Involve in field trips to well-known government organisations and factories to see their accounting practices.

5) Pathway to Further Study

Holders of this diploma further their studies at any local or foreign universities (with transfer credit where applicable)

• Bachelor of Accountancy
• Bachelor of Accounting and Finance
• Bachelor in Business and Administration programmes – a continuation from any of Diploma programmes

6)  Career Prospect

• Accounting Assistant
• Tax Assistant
• Junior Auditor
• Admin Officer
• Finance Executive
• Account Coordinator
• Credit Control Officer

1)  Program Details

Diploma of Office Management (MOM 100) is a programme under the Faculty Business & Management.  This program focuses on the office administration of any organization, with emphasis on office procedures, office management, office automation, office competencies, communication, personality development as well as the third language. The program has been recognized by various industries since it was first offered, and this reflects the importance of office administration and management in all types of organizations.

2) Entry Requirement

PASS Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / O- Level with at least THREE (3) credits in any subjects.

OR

Any other qualifications that are recognized by the Malaysian Government.

3) Subjects / Program Structure

4) Industry Exposure

Students will be exposed to working experience in their related field for at least 3 months at well-established organizations.  This may help the students to increase the knowledge through job trainings and strengthen their soft skills such as self-confidence, teamwork, leadership and etc. Students will also experience events management activities, and other activities which expose students to real working environment.

5) Pathway to Further Study

Holders of this diploma further their studies at any local or foreign universities (with transfer credit where applicable)

• Bachelor of Office System Management
• Bachelor of Event Management
• Bachelor of Customer Service Management

6) Career Prospect

Student graduating from the program would have promising careers in any organization with excellent opportunities for advancement.

• Executive Officer
• Personal Assistant
• Executive Secretary.
• Administrative Office Assistant

1) Program Details

The programme of Diploma in Business Studies provides a good background of business facts and knowledge and prepares students for the Bachelor programme in the various specialized field of business. These five (5) semesters programme includes the study of accounting, economics, marketing, management, math and statistics, language and communication, information technology and legal foundations. These wide ranges of business courses provide students with a strong basis in facing the various facets of business challenges.

2) Entry Requirement

(For Bumiputera/Anak Negeri Sabah & Sarawak/Orang Asli only)

Candidate A: Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least THREE (3) credits including:
Bahasa Melayu
English
Mathematics / Additional Mathematics

AND pass in History (since SPM 2013)

Candidate B: Pre-Diploma in Commerce UiTM

Pass the upgrade process of UiTM Pre-Diploma in Commerce with CGPA 2.00.

3) Subjects / Program Structure

4) Industry Exposure

Field trip to well-known government organisations, companies and factories. (based on subject taken). Students also will involve in an event which help them to develop skills for real working environment.

5) Pathway to Further Study

Holders of this diploma can further into the Bachelor of Business Administration Programme level at the Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). Graduates can also further their studies at any local or foreign universities.

6) Career Prospect

Job opportunities include supervisory and junior management positions in both the private and public organizations.

1) Program Details

This program shall equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to operate the human resource management’s functions in organizations. While the traditional functions within Human Resource such as compensation, benefits, and training and employee relations remain, our graduates will be more technologically-inclined, meeting the needs of today's fast-paced business world.

2) Entry Requirement

PASS Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / O- Level with at least THREE (3) credits in any subjects.

OR

Any other qualifications that are recognized by the Malaysian Government.

3) Subjects / Program Structure

4) Industry Exposure

Students will be exposed to working experience in their related fields for at least 3 months at well-established organization.  This may help the students to increase the knowledge through job trainings and strengthen their soft skills such as self-confidence, teamwork, leadership etc. Students will also experience real entrepreneur activities and other activities, which expose students to the community.

5)  Pathway to Further Study

Holders of this diploma further their studies at any local or foreign universities (with transfer credit where applicable)

• Bachelor in Business and Administration programmes – a continuation from any of Diploma programmes
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Human Resource Management
• Bachelor of Science (Human Resource Development)

6) Career Prospect

• Human Resource Clerk
• Human Resource Assistant
• Training and Development Coordinator/Assistant
• Payroll Assistant
• Organisation Development Assistant
• Industrial Relation Assistant
• OSH Executive Assistant
• Management Trainee
• Supervisory positions in an administrative and office environment.

1) Program Details

Diploma in Public Administration (MPA100) is a programme that covers administration, law, quantitative science, accounting and economic. The graduate will be prepared to hold positions such as administrators in both the public and private sectors. The graduates will also be able to further their studies in other undergraduate areas such as economics, management, administration, law, etc.

2) Entry Requirement

PASS Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / O- Level with at least THREE (3) credits in any subjects.

OR

Any other qualifications that are recognized by the Malaysian Government.

3) Subjects / Program Structure

4) Industry Exposure

Students will be exposed to working experience in their related fields for at least 3 months at well-established organizations.  This may help the students to increase the knowledge through on the job trainings and strengthen their soft skills such as self-confidence, teamwork, leadership and etc. Involve in field trips to well-known government organisations (Putrajaya Government Offices) and local authorities in Malaysia, companies and factories.

5) Pathway to Further Study

Holders of this diploma further their studies at any local or foreign universities (with transfer credit where applicable)

• Bachelor in Business and Administration programmes – a continuation from any of Diploma programmes
• Bachelor in Public Management
• Bachelor in Administrative Sciences
• Bachelor of Corporate Administration
• Bachelor of Law
• Bachelor in International Relations

6) Career Prospect

• Assistant Administrative Officer
• Assistant Enforcement Officer
• Assistant Executive Officer
• Assistant Immigration Officer
• Assistant Legal Officer

1) Program Details

Diploma in Digital Animation program is one of five programs offered by the Faculty of Information Technology and Multimedia, which focuses on the field of animation. This program provides exposure to animated storytelling technique, principles of animation, storyboard animation character design, lighting techniques and textures, character rigging and animation production.

At the end of the course, students will learn theories and techniques in the production of 2D and 3D animation.

2) Entry Requirement

• Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least 3 credits or equivalent

OR

• Possess certified Creative Multimedia Certificate (Sijil Multimedia Kreatif) or equivalent OR
• Possess certified Sijil Vokasional dan Teknikal or related or equivalent to 1 year working experience or relevant or 1 semester bridging program

OR

• Possess Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 and Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least 1 credit.

3) Subjects/Program Structure

4) Industry Exposure

• Exposed to well recognize competitions such as Animation Competition, Modelling Competition, 2D Animation Character Design, Short Animation Movie and etc.
• Field trips to well-known government organizations and companies including MediaPrima, Rumah Kartun dan Komik Malaysia, Digital Durian, Les’Copaque and etc.

5) Pathway To Further Study

During practical classes, students will learn how to draw the animation characters and make animations digitally using Wacom in animation studio. Students are able to enhance their skills using the software such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effect, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition and Toon Boom Harmony. Thus, they can further their study in Degree in Animation/ Motion Graphics and Visual Effects/ Animation and Visual Effects/ 3D Animation Design/ Creative Multimedia and other suited programmes offer from other IPTS.

6) Career Prospect

• Script writer
• 2D Animator
• 3D Animator
• 3D Modeler
• Storyboard Artist
• Lighting & Rendering Artist
• Compositor
• Layout Artist
• FX Artist
• Production Designer
• 2D Artist
• 3D Artist
• Video Editor
• Sound Designer
• Videographer

1) Program Details

Diploma in Game Design in MiCoST focuses on the design process and functions of the game. This course teaches students the skills to develop the graphics and game design or game functions. The students are also given emphasis on defining and promoting the concept of the game, creating 2D and 3D artwork, as well as developing the code for the game.

These courses also equip students with the current knowledge and constantly evolving with the gaming industry to enable students to become excellent. Based on the program outcomes, students will be able to apply jobs not just limited to the game industry, but also many other companies such as multimedia, film industry, graphic designers and 3D designers.

2) Entry Requirement

• Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least 3 credits or equivalent

OR

• Possess certified Creative Multimedia Certificate (Sijil Multimedia Kreatif) or equivalent OR
• Possess certified Sijil Vokasional dan Teknikal or related or equivalent to 1 year working experience or relevant or 1 semester bridging program

OR

• Possess Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 and Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least 1 credit.

3) Subjects / Program Structure

4) Industry Exposure

• Exposed to well recognize competitions such as Mobile Legend, Mobile Game Development, Game Competition, Malaysia Cyber Games and etc.
• Field trips to well-known government organizations and companies including CatGear Games, Lemonsky, Gameka and etc.

5) Pathway To Further Study

Students are able to enhance their skills using the software such as Unity, Autodesk Maya, Unreal Engine, Android Studio, Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro as well as Microsoft Project. Thus, they can further their study in Degree in Game Design/Arts/ Development/ Game Technology/ Interface Design/ Creative Multimedia/ ICT or other suited programmes offer from other IPTS.

6) Career Prospect

• Creative Game Director
• Game Animator
• Game Artist
• Game Audio Engineer
• Game Concept Creator
• Game Designer
• Game Entrepreneur
• Game Level Designer
• Game Marketer
• Game Programmer
• Game Researcher
• Game Tester
• Prop Designer
• Script writer
• Lecturer/Tutor
• Texture Designer
• Video Game System Designer
• Web Game Developer

1) Program Details

Diploma in Graphic Design is a creative process involving field that combines art and technology to communicate ideas through visual communication. Graphic designers are able to produce designs such as packaging, advertisements and printed electronics, pictograph, magazines, logos, corporate identity, magazines cover, web sites, brochures and so on. 

Diploma in Graphic Design also combines creativity and concepts in current field of graphic design industry today. Students will gain a broad understanding and ability to apply lessons learned from subjects form in theory and principles of design, engineering drawing and illustration, computer software operating skills, develop ideas, concepts and design problem solving in graphic design.

2) Entry Requirement

• Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least 3 credits or equivalent

OR

• Possess certified Creative Multimedia Certificate (Sijil Multimedia Kreatif) or equivalent OR
• Possess certified Sijil Vokasional dan Teknikal or related or equivalent to 1 year working experience or relevant or 1 semester bridging program

OR

• Possess Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 and Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least 1 credit.

AND

• PASS Interview and Drawing Test by College.

3) Subjects / Program Structure

4) Industry Exposure

• Exposed to well recognize competitions such as Mural Design Competition, Logo Competition, Corporate Branding, Design Competition and etc.
• Field trips to well-known government organizations and companies including Media Prima, Rumah Kartun and Komik Malaysia, Moving Walls, Digital Durian and etc.

5) Pathway To Further Study

During practical classes, students will learn how to design the graphic items such as logo, rebrand corporate design and make advertising. Students are able to enhance their skills using the software such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe in Design and Adobe Flash. Thus, they can further their study in Degree in Graphic Design/ Product Design/  Photography/ Fine Art/ Creative Multimedia/ Digital Creative Content/ Fashion Design/ Visual Effects and Concept Design or other suited programmes offer from other IPTS.

6) Career Prospect

• Graphic Designer
• Art Director
• Creative Director
• Film and Video Editor
• Storyboard Artist
• Multimedia Artist
• Compositor
• Layout Artist
• UX/UI Designer
• Production Designer
• 2D Artist
• Teacher/Lecturer
• Muralist
• 3D Illustrator
• Videographer

1) Program Details

Diploma in Interactive Media provide students towards digital media industry by training them through computer generated art and design, which incorporates design and presentation, 2D imaging design, 2D animation, video and screen, interactive design, 3D model and digital environment, creative collaboration and digital visual effects.

 Students will gain higher understanding of design skills, technical and management which required in order working in the field of interactive design and digital design industry. Students will conduct research on the web and interactive design, 3D and 2D imaging and animation, and development of corporate videos for a company.

2) Entry Requirement

• Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least 3 credits or equivalent

OR

• Possess certified Creative Multimedia Certificate (Sijil Multimedia Kreatif) or equivalent OR
• Possess certified Sijil Vokasional dan Teknikal or related or equivalent to 1 year working experience or relevant or 1 semester bridging program

OR

• Possess Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 and Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least 1 credit.

3) Subjects/Program Structure

4) Industry Exposure

• Exposure to well-recognized competitions such as Short Video Competition (DFKL), Mobile Design and Development, Website Development Competition, Interactive Design and etc.
• Field trips to well-known government organizations and companies including MediaPrima, FINAS, Pinewood Studio, Metrowealth, Moving Walls, Digital Durian, Les’Copaque and etc.

5) Pathway To Further Study

Students are able to enhance their skills using the software such as Audacity, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects as well as Microsoft software. Thus, they can further their studies in Degree in Multimedia Technology/ Animation/ Motion Graphics and Visual Effects/ Sound Design/ Games Design/ Digital Creative Content/ Digital Film and Television/ Creative Multimedia and other suited programmes offered from other IPTS.

6) Career Prospect

• Interface Designer
• Education Developer
• Storyboard Designer
• Art Director
• Web Designer
• Web Developer
• Content Specialist
• 2D & 3D Animators
• Colourist
• Multimedia Designer
• Multimedia Programmer
• Character Developer
• Audio Designer
• Audio Engineer
• Music Editor
• Video Editor
• Video Producer
• Cinematographer
• Video Engineer

1) Program Details

The Open Source Computing Diploma is a program offered to meet the needs of industries where most of them use open source computing systems in an effort to reduce costs in systems and infrastructure development. Courses include in the program include programming, computer networking, open source applications, open source software and current issues as well as the latest technologies on open source computing. Students are also exposed to a well-known operating system such as Linux.

2) Entry Requirement

• PASS Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent with at least credit in 3 subjects including:

• Mathematics

OR

• Pass Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) or equivalent with at least 1 principal in any subjects and a credit in:

• Mathematics at SPM level

OR

• PASS Certificate in Computing or equivalent with at least CGPA 2.00

OR

• Other equivalent qualifications that are recognized by the Government of Malaysia

3) Subjects / Program Structure

4) Industry Exposure

• Exposed to well recognize competitions such as System Development Competition, International Collegiate Programming Contest, Code Quest Computer Programming Competition, Website Development Competition and etc.
• Field trips to well-known government organizations and companies including MediaPrima, Durian Tunggal Solution, Amtis Solution, MDEC, Troy ICT Malaysia, and etc.

5) Pathway To Further Study

Students are able to enhance and develop their knowledge and computer skills especially in latest technology for open source  operating system, application and software such as open source desktop and server, open source office application, web development, web server, server side scripting, database, Joomla Content Management System (CMS), DEV C++, project management and open source multimedia. Students will also learn C++ programming, JAVA, multimedia authoring and Android Studio. Thus, they can further their study in Degree in ICT/ Software Engineering/ Cloud Computing Technology/ Information Technology/ Computer Science/ and other suited programmes offer from other IPTS.

6) Career Prospect

• Web Programmer
• PHP Developer
• System Analyst
• Database Administrator
• Technical Helpdesk Analyst
• Customer Helpdesk Officer
• Web Administrator
• Web Designer
• Systems Administrator
• Computer Technician
• System Operator