Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) Malaysia
Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) Malaysia

Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Certificate in Information & Communication Technology (CICT)

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate

Program Summary

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

This APIIT Certificate in Information & Communication Technology (CICT) is designed to provide:

  • Strong communication, leadership and ICT skills as well as fundamental knowledge to take on a career in this challenging and ever changing IT world.
  • Opportunities for progression into Diploma Programme or to embark on a career in Computing, Software Engineering, and various other applications of IT.

 

SEMESTER 1

  • Basic Mathematics
  • Data Communications & Network
  • Database Concepts
  • Fundamentals of Information System
  • Basic Research Skills

 

 

SEMESTER 2

  • Integrated Systems Technology
  • Introduction to Mobile Systems
  • Introduction to Operating Systems
  • Introduction to Computer Architecture

 

 

SEMESTER 3

  • Web Design & Technology
  • System Analysis & Design Fundamentals
  • Fundamentals of Cyber Security
  • Fundamentals of Visual Programming
  • Networking & Cloud Technologies

 

SEMESTER 4

  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
  • Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
  • Personal Skills
  • Youth Development

 

Internship (8 weeks)

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 8 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

 

*In addition to the above, all students are also required to successfully complete General Studies modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency, as well as fulfill credit requirements for Co-curricular activities.

 

FURTHER STUDIES

Upon successful completion of this programme, you will be eligible to progress into any of the following diploma programmes offered at APU:

  • Diploma in Information and Communication Technology
  • Diploma in Information and Communication Technology with a specialism in Software Engineering
  • Diploma in Information and Communication Technology with a specialism in Data Informatics
  • Diploma in Information and Communication Technology with a specialism in Interactive Technology
  • Diploma in Business Information Technology

Note: Students who have successfully completed the Certificate Programme may be allowed to transfer credits into the respective Diploma Programmes subject to general terms of credit transfer policy and as a result may be allowed to commence the Diploma directly from semester two.



Special Features:

Co-op/Internship:

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 8 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

SSC / O-LEVELS

Minimum GPA

Grade C

Minimum Language Test Scores

Program Intakes

Open date

November 1, 2024

Submission deadline

May 1, 2025

Open date

March 1, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

September 1, 2025

Submission deadline

January 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate

Program Level

17 months

Program Length

$5532 USD

Cost of Living

$0 USD

Application fee

$5100 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition