Course Overview

This APIIT Certificate in Information & Communication Technology (CICT) equips students with strong communication, leadership and ICT skills as well as foundational knowledge needed to embark on careers in computing, software engineering and other IT disciplines, or continue to Diploma programmes.

Achievement

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 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.

Curriculum

• Semester 1:
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Data Communications & Network
  • Database Concepts
  • Fundamentals of Information System
  • Basic Research Skills
• Semester 2:
  • Integrated Systems Technology
  • Introduction to Mobile Systems
  • Introduction to Operating Systems
  • Introduction to Computer Architecture
• Semester 3:
  • Web Design & Technology
  • System Analysis & Design Fundamentals
  • Fundamentals of Cyber Security
  • Fundamentals of Visual Programming
  • Networking & Cloud Technologies
• Semester 4:
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
  • Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
  • Personal Skills
  • Youth Development
• Internship: 8 Weeks Industrial Training

Entry Requirements

• 1 Credit in any subject at SPM level with a minimum of a pass in Mathematics, Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);
• 1 Credit (Grade C & above) in any subject with a Pass in Mathematics at IGCSE/O-Levels;
• 1 Credit (Grade B & above) in any subject with a Pass in Mathematics at UEC;
• Equivalent qualifications recognised by APIIT.

English Requirements

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

Career Prospects

Graduates may pursue careers as:

• Junior IT Technician
• Web Developer Assistant
• Database Assistant
• Helpdesk Support
• Systems Administrator Assistant
• Software Tester