About Programme

The department of Foundation and Diploma Studies (CCI-FDS) offers Foundation in Computer Science (FCS), Foundation in Information Technology (FIT), and Diploma in Computer Science (DCS) programmes. The department is equipped with sufficient computer laboratories. All the laboratories are air-conditioned and equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.

The Foundation in Information Technology will equip the students with the necessary knowledge and skills to enable them to successfully pursue their respective degree programmes. Among the subjects to be undertaken by foundation students are Introduction to Computing, Introduction to Problem Solving and Basic Computer, Introduction to Web Development, Personal Productivity with Information Technology, Fundamentals of Data & Information, and other relevant subjects. Students will also be exposed to various out-of-class activities.

Students who have successfully completed their Foundation in Information Technology programme will be able to enter into the Bachelor of Information Systems (Business Analytics) (Hons) or Bachelor of Information Technology (Graphics & Multimedia) (Hons).

50 credit hours of subjects are being taught in three semesters. This Foundation in Information Technology programme can be completed in 1 year.