Diploma in Information Technology
UNIRAZAK ( Universiti Tun Abdul Razak) · Shah Alam, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Diploma in Information Technology at UNIRAZAK provides theoretical and practical knowledge to help you understand information technology and build job-ready coding and industry skills. Students study areas such as Object Oriented Programming, Database, Web Design & Development, and Computer Networking, with guided learning support including study skills and communication preparation.
The programme is structured around core and discipline courses, plus electives and an Industrial Training internship. It also provides a pathway to UNIRAZAK degree programmes, so you can continue your studies after completing the diploma successfully.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Introduction to Information Technology
- Object Oriented Programming
- Database and Fundamentals of Programming
- Computer Networking and Introduction to Operating System
- System Analysis and Design and Ethics in Computing
- Requirement Engineering and Introduction to Information Security
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Introduction to Cloud Computing
- Introduction to Human Computer Interaction and Introduction to System Administration
- Introduction to Internet Programming and Introduction to Platform Technologies
- Advanced Technology in Industry
- Software Development Project
- Software Testing
- Web Design & Development and elective selection (any TWO)
- Maintenance
- Industrial Training
Curriculum
Diploma in Information Technology requires a total of 93 credit hours to be completed within 2 years 4 months.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | University core and co-curriculum | Bahasa Kebangsaan A | 3 | 23 |
| Pengajian Malaysia | 3 | |||
| English 1 | 3 | |||
| English 2 | 3 | |||
| English 3 | 3 | |||
| Co-curriculum 1 | 1 | |||
| Co-curriculum 2 | 1 | |||
| Fundamentals of Business Organization & Mgt. | 3 | |||
| Fundamentals of Information Technology | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | Programme core fundamentals | Fundamentals of Statistics | 3 | 18 |
| Databases | 4 | |||
| Multimedia Systems and Techniques | 4 | |||
| Fundamentals of Multimedia | 3 | |||
| Internet Programme & E-Commerce | 4 | |||
| Semester 3 | Networking, systems, interaction | Data Communication & Computer Networking | 4 | 22 |
| Computer System & Organization | 3 | |||
| Fundamentals of Internet & Web Publishing | 3 | |||
| Human Computer Interaction | 4 | |||
| Object Oriented Programming | 4 | |||
| Algorithms & Data Structures | 4 | |||
| Semester 4 | Programming principles, security and analytics foundations | Programming Principles & Techniques | 4 | 17 |
| Systems Analysis & Design | 4 | |||
| Fundamentals of Mathematics | 3 | |||
| Fundamentals of Programming | 3 | |||
| Discrete Mathematics | 0 | |||
| Semester 5 | Capstone and testing preparation | Software Quality & Testing | 4 | 10 |
| Project Paper | 6 | |||
| Semester 6 | Project completion and/or industrial training | Industrial Training | 12 | 12 |
| Total | Diploma in Information Technology total credit hours | 93 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build practical IT skills through hands-on learning that covers programming, databases, and web development foundations.
- You become ready for job roles aligned with the programme’s career opportunities, including Web Developer and ICT Systems Administrator.
- You gain career-relevant knowledge in computer networking and system administration, supporting roles such as ICT Support Officer and Infrastructure Analyst.
- You strengthen real-world project experience through the Software Development Project and Software Testing components, helping you present concrete skills to employers.
- You develop employable communication and study skills through guidance on effective study skills and public speaking assignments for workplace readiness.
- You can progress further academically at UNIRAZAK by using the programme pathway into the degree programme after completing the diploma.
Employability rate
Employability and unemployment rates for Diploma in Information Technology graduates in Malaysia are not published in the official UNIRAZAK programme materials.
For this CMS page, an official figure is not available from the university sources we could access during research, so no rate is stated here.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| International applicants | For entry, international applicants must meet UNIRAZAK's published academic eligibility for the Diploma in Information Technology, including the requirement for Mathematics at the SPM level or its equivalent (or follow UNIRAZAK's published reinforcement Mathematics pathway when Mathematics is not met). For students educated outside Malaysia, UNIRAZAK accepts equivalent and recognised qualifications listed under its international-entry eligibility, subject to programme requirements. International applicants who do not meet Mathematics may still be admitted if their admission qualification allows for UNIRAZAK's assessment and the reinforcement Mathematics subject is taken and passed as published. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet UNIRAZAK's English proficiency requirement for this Diploma in Information Technology. UNIRAZAK accepts IELTS, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Essentials, PTE Academic, Cambridge English, MUET, or a Cambridge English CEFR-aligned option (as published for international applicants). A conditional offer letter may be issued if the English requirement has not yet been met.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
TOEFL iBT
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published | The UNIRAZAK programme page states that the fee structure is available, but the specific tuition amounts are not published in the content captured during research. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants should prepare proof of funds for tuition and living expenses for the intended study period in Malaysia. UNIRAZAK also requires payment of relevant international student fees during registration, as published in its student financial guidance.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | April 01, 2026 | October 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | April 01, 2026 | October 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | April 01, 2026 | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your online application
Create your application using UNIRAZAK's online application portal and complete the form during the intake window. Upload clear soft copies of the required documents, including your passport, academic transcripts/certificates, and your English proficiency evidence or approved equivalent. Ensure your documents match the international applicant requirements for the Diploma in Information Technology before submitting.
Wait for your Letter of Offer
After your application and documents are submitted, UNIRAZAK issues your Letter of Offer after university approval. UNIRAZAK states that the Letter of Offer timeline is within 3 working days, subject to approval. If you have not met the English proficiency requirement, UNIRAZAK may issue a conditional offer letter as published for international applicants.
Complete admission steps for international students
After you receive your Letter of Offer, follow UNIRAZAK's international student process for securing the required student pass/visa approvals. UNIRAZAK states you should not enter Malaysia until your eVAL is approved, and your application is submitted to EMGS for electronic Visa Approval Letter processing by the university's Office of International Student Affairs (OIA). If you choose full online study from abroad or while in Malaysia, you may need EMGS Approval for programme enrolment as published by UNIRAZAK for ODL.