Diploma in Computer Science

2 ½ years
Duration of Study
Jan, July, Sept
Intakes Period
Putrajaya
Campus Location

Diploma in Computer Science

R2/0613/4/0005 (03/27) (MQA/FA0941)

About Course

This syllabus has been designed to meet the requirements of professional bodies and industries while giving students a competitive edge. Emphasis is on the application of knowledge through teamwork, case studies, simulations and real-life projects.

The Department of Foundation and Diploma Studies (CCI-FDS) offers Diploma in Computer Science (DCS), Foundation in Computer Science (FCS), and Foundation in Information Technology (FIT) programmes. The department is equipped with sufficient computer laboratories. All the laboratories are air-conditioned and equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.

Students taking the Diploma in Computer Science are exposed to a variety of subjects that enable them to either join the workforce or continue with the degree programme upon graduation. Among the subjects to be undertaken under this diploma are Data Communication and Computer Networks, Statistic for Computer Science, User Experience (UX) Design, Fundamentals of Data Science and other relevant subjects. Students will also be doing a Final Year project, closely supervised by lecturers, and be given the chance to experience working in the industry via the Industrial Training programme.

With such wide and comprehensive coverage, students who graduate with a Diploma in Computer Science are given the freedom to choose any related Bachelor programme (either Computer Science or Information Technology) should they decide to pursue their studies.

90 credit hours of subjects are being taught in seven semesters. This Diploma in Computer Science programme can be completed in 2 ½ years.

What You’ll Learn

Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving Techniques

Algebra and Calculus

Computer Organisation

Multimedia Technologies

English for Diploma

Programming I

PC Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Data Communication and Computer Networks

Database Systems

User Experience (UX) Design

Statistic for Computer

Leadership and Entrepreneurship

Discrete Structures

IT Communication

Programming II

Web Programming

System Administration

System Analysis and Design

Discrete Structures

Fundamentals of Operating Systems

Data Structures and Algorithms

Fundamental of Cyber Security

Fundamentals of Data Science

Pengajian Malaysia 2 / *Malaysian Culture for International students

Industrial Training

Object-oriented Programming

Project

Pengajian Islam dan Kemasyarakatan / Pendidikan Moral dan Kemasyarakatan / *Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1

Artificial Intelligence

Mobile Application Development

Entry Requirement

For Malaysian Student

For International Student

+ ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
For Malaysian Students:

No additional English requirement for this programme.

For International Students:

International students are required to have English one of the proficiency score stated below to enrol in UNITEN. Diploma students who do not fulfill this English requirement are required to sit for the Intensive English Programme (IEP) and pass the requirement below before starting their Diploma programme.

  • MUET – Malaysia University English Test
    Achieve Band 3
  • IELTS – International English Language Testing System
    Achieve 5.0
  • TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language
    Achieve 500 (TOEFL) or 42 (TOEFL Internet Based Test)
  • *Full & partial scholarships are available to APPLY
ee Type Malaysian International
Total Tuition Fees RM 29,800 RM 32,800
Other Fees (Excluded from Total Tuition Fees) RM 1,348 EMGS Application Fee (Visa):
As per EMGS proforma invoice (upon acceptance of offer) 

Registration Fee:
RM 7,000 

Application Fee (upon acceptance of offer):
RM 1,100
Advanced Semester Fee (Included in Total Tuition Fees) RM 6,000 RM 6,000

Note: Other Fee type
Accommodation Advance Fee (if applicable) = RM250. Subject to terms and conditions. Other optional fees/charges include Medical Insurance, electricity, parking, English Short Course (ESC), Test of English Proficiency (TEP) and some student facilities within UNITEN.

Flexible payment options are available:

1. Full payment in advance

2. Monthly instalment plans

3. Full payment by two weeks before the semester’s final examinations

*The advanced semester fee policy will be implemented starting with the July 2025 intake.