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