This 2.5-year diploma is one of the popular programmes offered at MPI, providing a strong foundation for software engineers. The syllabus is constantly updated to maintain its relevance, ensuring students are learning the most current and applicable knowledge. MPI teaches students everything from the basics to the complexities of designing and building software applications. Focusing on both industry-driven, IT project-based assignments and examinations, the programme is designed not just to teach but to train students to develop an innovative mindset capable of fulfilling the demands of a highly competitive global market.

If you have a passion for creating a better and more exciting world through the latest technology, then the Diploma in Computer Science is the place for you.

Approval Code (R3/0613/4/0045)(12/29)(MQA/FA1036))
Intake February, May, September
Mode of Study Full Time
Duration of Study 2.5 years
Assessments Examinations, Projects, Assignments
Tuition Fee RM 16,780 (Malaysian students), RM 19,440 (International students)
  • Pass SPM with minimum 3 credits (C) including Mathematics
  • Pass O-Level with minimum 3 Grade C including Mathematics
  • Pass UEC with minimum 3 Grade B including Mathematics

 

International Students

Entry Qualification (please click on the link below)
Senarai Kelayakan Masuk Bagi Pelajar Antarabangsa - Januari 2024.pdf (mqa.gov.my)


English Requirement:
MUET
Band 3.0		 TOEFL Essentials (online)
6.5		 TOEFL iBT
33
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE)
43		 IELTS
4.5		  
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (B1,B2,C1,C2, Linguaskill Online)
147		 ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level)
106		  
Remarks:
English requirement can be EXEMPTED for:

  1. International students from countries using English as official language, or
  2. International students who obtain qualifications from Institutions that use English fully as the language of instruction and intends to pursue a higher level qualification in Malaysia.
Year 1
  • Computer Programming
  • Information Technologies
  • Calculus
  • Database Management Systems
  • Web Programming
  • Algebra
  • System Analysis & Design
  • Introduction to Operating Systems
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • PC Maintenance
  • Data Structures
Year 2
  • Fundamentals of Networking
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • Advanced Web Programming
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Introduction to Software Engineering
  • Parallel and Distributed Computing
  • Probability & Statistics
  • Ethics in Computing
  • Software Project Management
  • Fundamentals of Mobile Programming
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Object Oriented Programming
Year 3
  • Industrial Training
MPU Subjects
  • Philosophy and Current Issues / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi*
  • Effective Communication / Bahasa Kebangsaan A **
  • Integriti dan Antirasuah (KIAR)
  • Community Service Project
*For international students only
**Malaysian students who do not have a credit in their SPM Bahasa Melayu are compulsory to take this as component of U2, only once.

Our graduates have pursued potential careers in areas such as:

  • Junior Systems Analysts
  • Junior Software Engineers
  • Junior Systems Developers
  • Junior Backend Developers / Database Administrators
  • Junior Web Designers / Developers
  • Junior Multimedia Designers
  • Junior Programmers
  • Junior Mobile Application Developers
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