Diploma in Business Information Technology

Diploma in Business Information Technology
R/481/4/0267 (A8907) 07/23

Information Technology is fast becoming the backbone of business organisations regardless of their size. The FTMS Diploma in Business Information Technology is designed to focus on the application and management of computer systems, striking a balance of both IT and business related studies. This programme aims to provide students with an appreciation of the business environment, the tools and techniques to analyse business problems, design IT solutions and develop skills to manage business and technology. The programme provides graduates with information technology application knowledge and professional business skills. Upon successful completion of the course students may apply for exemption on a related computing degree.

Exemptions

Prior to the start of any year of a course (including prior to the start of year 1 at the application stage), a student may request exemption from one or more specific taught modules during the year on the basis of previous qualifications or experience.

Exemptions will only be considered where the relevant course regulations allow for module exemptions to be granted.

Students with relevant Diploma or equivalent qualifications will be exempted from academic year 1 and 2 depending on their qualifications, subjects to approval from the Examination Board.

Assessment

Assessment is through a mix of examination, coursework and essays, plus other oral and activity-based assignments. Coursework includes problem-solving activities, consultancy projects, presentations and individual and group reports.

Awards

Graduates will be awarded the MQA(Malaysian Qualifications Agency) accredited Diploma after completion of all three academic years.

Modules

Year 1

  • Statistic and Numerical Methods
  • Fundamentals of Computing
  • Business Communication
  • Business Organisation
  • Accounting Principles
  • English for Learning
  • Malaysian Studies
  • Islamic Studies / Moral Studies
  • Bahasa Malaysia

 

Year 2

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Data Communication and Networking
  • Business Law
  • C Programming
  • English for Professional
  • Business Systems
  • Business Information Systems
  • Computer Systems and Architecture
  • Computer Ethics

 

Year 3

  • Database Management Systems
  • Software Engineering
  • Management Support Systems
  • Business Decision Techniques
  • Multimedia Design
  • Web Application Technologies
  • Visual Basic
  • E-Commerce
  • Project

Optional :

  • Project
  • Business English
  • Management

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.

We welcome applications from International students. Please check the minimum entry qualification below and contact our counselor for a specific entry requirement information.

  • Pass SPM with 3 credits
  • Minimum 3 Credits in SPM / ‘O’ Level
  • Two (2) Principles in STPM / ‘A’ Level
  • FTMS Foundation in Business IT
  • Diploma Year 1 in any Field

Graduates are exceptionally well suited to positions in which computing and technology are applied towards making strategic and operational contributions to the functioning, improvement and renewal of commercial and non-commercial organizations

Graduates can seek various career opportunities at executive levels as:

  • System Analysts
  • IT Training Executives
  • Business support executives
  • IT Project Co-ordinators
  • IT Sales Executives
  • User Support Analysts
  • Web Designers
  • E-Business Application Developers