Foundation in Information Technology
R3/0011/3/0013 (11/28) (MQA/A9149)

+ THIS IS BEST FOR

Student who has completed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), O-Level, IGCSE, UEC, or other equivalent qualifications recognised by Government of Malaysia. Keen interest in Informatics field of study and want to pursue any of these degree programmes:

• Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Systems) (Hons)
• Bachelor of Information Technology (Visual Media) (Hons)
• Bachelor of Information Technology (Graphics & Multimedia) (Hons).

+ PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Mode of Study : Full Time (Yes) | Part Time (No)

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.

+ ACCREDITED, APPROVED & RECOGNISED BY

Accredited by:
01. Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
02. Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR) - National register for accredited programmes.


Please scan for Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) certification of this programme.

Approved & Licensed by:
01. Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia

Recognised by:
01. Public Service Department (JPA), Malaysia
02. Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT)
03. MSC Malaysia
04. Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings - Top 10 in Malaysia for Computer Science.

+ CAREER PROSPECT

Range of Monthly Salary (from fresh to senior position):
RM2,600 – RM42,000
Source: Jobstreet Salary Report and Kelly Services (Malaysia) Salary Guide.

Employability Rate (within 6 months of Graduation):
94.0% Employed | 6.0% Job Creators / Further Study
Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia’s Graduate Tracer Study.

+ CAMPUS INTAKE

This programme is delivered at the Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Putrajaya Campus.

+ FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS

UNITEN practices transparent fee policy. Refer our fees below for your reference.

Fees for Malaysian Students:
Tuition Fees: RM6,000 per programme.
Other Fees:

• Full Registration + Miscellaneous Fee: RM1,348 one-time payment
• Medical Insurance: RM88/year
• Deposit for Accommodation: RM250 one-time deposit payment
• Monthly Fee for Accommodation: Starting from RM270/month.

Fees for International Students:
Tuition Fees: USD4,950 (RM19,800) per programme.
Other Fees:

• VISA & Application Fee: USD787.50 (RM3,150) one-time payment
• Full Registration + Miscellaneous Fee: USD1,650 (RM6,600) one-time payment
• Medical Insurance: USD37.50 (RM150)/year
• Deposit for Accommodation: USD62.50 (RM250) one-time deposit payment
• Monthly Fee for Accommodation: Starting from USD67.50 (RM270)/month.

and if the international student (for Foundation) does not fulfill the English language requirement such as minimum score for IELTS or TOEFL, there will be additional fees of:

• Test of English Proficiency (TEP) : USD25 (RM100) one-time payment
• English Short Course (ESC) : USD1,166 (RM4,664)/semester.

Flexible payment options are available, where student may:

• pay full in advance, or
• by monthly installments, or
• pay full 2 weeks before the semester's final examination.

Terms & conditions apply.

Download the complete UNITEN Fees Table here.
There are also list of scholarships and financial aids here.

Notes: Subject to terms and conditions. All fees are calculated in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). Fees indicated in USD here are for reference only with basis of USD1=RM4. Other optional fees include electricity, parking, and some student facilities within UNITEN.

Foundation in Information Technology
R3/0011/3/0013

+ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For International Students: Entry requirements vary from country to country. Please click here to check the entry requirements set by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

+ ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

No additional English requirement for this programme.

Foundation in Information Technology
R3/0011/3/0013

+ PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

This programme can be completed in Full Time: 1 year.

• Year 1: Semester 1
  - Introduction to Computing
  - Introduction to Web Development
  - English for Academic Purposes
  - Introduction to Business
  - Foundation English
  - College Algebra
• Year 1: Semester 2
  - Personal Productivity with Information Technology
  - Introduction to Problem Solving and Basic Computer
  - Business Mathematic
  - Introduction to Physic
  - Foundation Islamic Studies / Moral Foundation (Malaysian Student)
  - Malaysian Culture for International Students
  
  
• Year 1: Special Semester
  - Fundamentals of Data and Information
  - Campus Life Skills
  - Essential  Writing for International Students
  - Psychology of Thinking

Foundation in Information Technology
R3/0011/3/0013

+ CAREER PROSPECT

Students successfully completed their Foundation in Information Technology programme are expected to pursuit their study in Bachelor of Foundation in Information Technology programmes.