Program Overview

Diploma in Information & Communication Technology with a specialism in Interactive Technology

Course Details

• Full Time
• Duration: 2+ years
• Intake Date: 29 May 2025, 03 July 2025, 25 September 2025
• Awarding Body: APU, Diploma

Admission Requirements

• General 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#
  • CERTIFICATE: Pass relevant Certificate Programme or its equivalent
• English Requirements:
  • IELTS: 4.0
  • TOEFL IBT: 30-31
  • Pearson (PTE): 36
  • MUET: Band 3

Programme Outline

• 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 Communication 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 organisational context within the constraints encountered

Semester 1

• Academic Research Skills
• Computer Architecture
• Digital Thinking and Innovation
• Mathematics and Statistics for Computing

Semester 2

• Operating Systems
• Database Management
• Information Systems with Cloud Concepts
• Programming with Python

Semester 3

• Object Oriented Programming
• Digital Games Design Re-engineering
• System Analysis & Design
• Introduction to Graphics and 3D Applications

Semester 4

• Responsive Web Design & Development
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
• Digital Image Production
• Introduction to VRAR and Metaverse (Interactive Media and Immersive Technology Track)
• Fundamentals of Game Development (Computer Games Development Track)

Semester 5

• Capstone Project
• Audio Visual Technology
• Cyber Security & Forensics
• Networking Technologies
• Fundamentals of Art
• Texturing Essentials
• Data Structure and Algorithms

Semester 6 - Internship (12 weeks)

• Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 12 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment

Further Studies

• Upon successful completion of this programme with CGPA of 2.5 & above and fulfilment of requirements for credit transfer, you will be eligible to progress into Level 2 of the following degree programmes offered at APU
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Games Development
• Bachelor in Interactive Media and Immersive Technology (Honours)
• Bachelor in Interactive Media and Immersive Technology (Honours) with a specialism in VR/AR
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology with a specialism in:
  • Information System Security
  • Cloud Engineering
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Digital Transformation
  • Financial Technology (FinTech)
  • Business Information Systems
  • Sustainable Computing
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Software Engineering
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science with a specialism in:
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Forensics
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science (Cyber Security)
• Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) (Artificial Intelligence)

Fees & Certification

• Malaysian: RM49,200
• International: RM52,600 (USD12,235)
• MQA Cert: Programme code : (R3/0611/4/0041)(07/30)(A11687)