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Course Overview

This diploma programme focuses on equipping students with specialised skills in software engineering. Students gain both theoretical understanding and hands-on training in software system design, programming, and infrastructure support to prepare for careers in the software development industry or further studies in computing fields.

Curriculum

• Semester 1: Academic Research Skills, Computer Architecture, Digital Thinking and Innovation, Mathematics and Statistics for Computing
• Semester 6: Internship (12 weeks)
• Note: Semester 2–5 modules not listed in source

Entry Requirements

• SPM: 3 Credits including Mathematics, with a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History)
• IGCSE/O-LEVELS: 3 Credits (Grade C & above) including Mathematics
• UEC: 3 Credits (Grade B & above) including Mathematics
• Certificate: Pass relevant Certificate Programme or equivalent

# Candidates with only a Pass in Mathematics must complete and pass “Mathematics and Statistics for Computing” in Semester 1.

English Requirements (International Students)

• IELTS: 4.0
• TOEFL IBT: 30-31
• Pearson (PTE): 36
• MUET: Band 3

Career Prospects

Graduates can pursue careers such as:

• Software Developer
• Programmer Analyst
• Systems Developer
• Application Support Executive
• Junior Software Engineer

They may also progress to Bachelor’s Degrees in Software Engineering, Information Technology, or Computer Science at APU or partner institutions.

Study Abroad Pathway

Upon successful completion of this programme with CGPA of 2.5 & above and fulfilment of requirements for credit transfer, you will be eligible to progress into Level 2 of the following degree programmes offered at APU.

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology with a specialism in:
  • Information Systems Security
  • Cloud Engineering
  • Internet of Things (IoT)*
  • Digital Transformation
  • Financial Technology (FinTech)
  • Business Information Systems
  • Sustainable Computing
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Software Engineering
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) Computer Science (Cyber Security)
• Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) (Artificial Intelligence)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) Computer Science with a specialism in:
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Forensics

*Please take note that Bridging module(s) needed before progress into Level 2
- For the full listing of our Diploma Programmes, please refer to the Pre-University programme brochure.

APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme

Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.

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