The Diploma in Information Technology is a programme that provides a foundation in Information Technology studies. Students will gain the essential practical skills required for the computing and information processing field.

The Diploma provides students with the opportunity to specialise in the areas of software development, multimedia and website development. It also allows students to gain hands-on experience in the applications of database systems using Microsoft Access, which is widely used by small businesses and departments of large corporations.

The Diploma also provides an ideal stepping stone for students who wish to further their education in Computing or IT.

Cambridge International Examinations validate the programme, providing quality assurance for the course structure, content, and assessment.

The Diploma consists of a total of 6 modules:

• Business Communication
  Business Communication is increasingly becoming an important aspect of a business organisation today. The need to communicate effectively has already become more of a necessity rather than a choice for almost any type of business. This module introduces the student to the increasing need to improve communication in business. It explores what the implications of effective communication is for the business environment and is examined by a series questions related to businesses. This module enables students to improve their skills in interpersonal communication; such as in oral and written communication. It also enables individuals to review and understand their own behaviour and performance, with a view to improve their future learning abilities. It provides a good foundation for individuals to acknowledge their own strength and weaknesses in communication.
  
  Assessment: 100% (Coursework)
  
• Programming with Java
  The purpose of this module is to enable students to understand the core principles of Java programming and to produce well-designed, effective applications using some of the more advanced features of the language. Students will also learn how to code Java technology applications and applets that perform exception handling; and access data with Java technology file input-output (I/O) features.
  
  Assessment: 100% (Coursework)
  
• Internet and Multimedia
  The purpose of this module is to enable students to gain essential knowledge on Internet technologies, as well as effective multimedia design techniques. With the appropriate software, students will get hands-on experience in developing web-site and animation using multimedia blocks. The module aims to enable students to use key Internet technologies, such as web browsers, e-mail, newsgroups, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Telnet, and search engines. Students would also be able to create simple web-pages containing text, graphics, hyperlinks, tables and forms. Students will be able to comprehend the basic concepts of multimedia and develop simple multimedia applications such as creating simple animation.
  
  Assessment: 100% (Coursework)
  
• Database Systems
  The purpose of this module is to develop an understanding of the principles, theory, concerns and applications of database systems using Microsoft Access. Microsoft Access is a relational database management system software that uses a graphical user interface. It is widely used by small businesses, within departments of large corporations, and programmers to create ad hoc customized desktop systems for handling the creation and manipulation of data. Access can also be used as the database for basic web-based applications.
  
  Assessment: 100% (Coursework)
  
• Computer Systems Essentials
  This module provides students with a detailed and essential foundation in various computer technologies that are considered critical in today’s business world. It aims to enable students to gain knowledge on computer applications and their components, and recognise the different types of number systems, Boolean logic, processing, data storage devices and characteristics of different types of input and output devices. Students will also learn and understand the basic operating system concepts, different methods for data storage and retrieval, basic network fundamentals and concepts, the use of the Internet and E-commerce, as well as multimedia in business, education and entertainment.
  
  Assessment: 100% (Coursework)
  
• Introduction to IT
  The purpose of this module is to develop the competency of the students in the use of the Microsoft Windows operating system and some common business software packages such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. This module enables students to improve his/her IT skills. Students are expected to be able to understand basic computer systems and the use of industry standard software. It provides a good foundation for the individual to develop the necessary knowledge and skills required for both academic and business material and presentations.
  
  Assessment: 100% (Coursework)