Diploma in Information Technology
Get a thorough grounding in the fundamental skills and a theoretical understanding of IT.

Why study Diploma in Information Technology at HELP?
Credit transfer programmes – HELP has a comprehensive credit transfer programme with top universities in Australia and New Zealand, UK and China.
Industry endorsed programmes – Industry Advisory Board (IAB) provides advice to align curriculum with industry’s needs to ensure graduates’ employability.
Internships – Robust linkages with the industry to provide internships for undergraduates and graduates.
Industry experts – Expert guest lecturers from the industry.
Great career prospects – 99.99% employability for graduates. Our graduates have been employed by Accenture, Shell, Astro, Star, Maxis, HP, Intel, Citibank, IBM, etc.

Programme Overview
You will need to fulfill one of these entry requirements to join the programme.
Entry Requirements
- Possess SPM with at least THREE (3) credits in any subjects (inclusive of Mathematics or anyequivalent qualification); OR
- A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum grade of C [Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) 2.00] in any subject or equivalent qualification and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent;OR
- A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul (Pass) and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent; OR
- Possess SKM Level 3 and a credit inMathematics at SPM level or its equivalent; OR
- A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in any qualificationwith at least a CGPA of 2.00; OR
- A pass in any qualification equivalent tocertificate (Level 3, MQF); OR
- Other relevant & equivalent qualificationsrecognised by the Malaysian Government.
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- Candidates with a pass in Mathematics at an SPM level or its equivalent may be admitted if the certificate programme contains subjects in Mathematics that are equivalent to Mathematics at SPM level.
- Candidates with a pass in Mathematics at SPM level and without a related certificate need to take a reinforcement Mathematics subject with appropriate topics in the discipline of Computing at the beginning of the study.
- Candidate with a credit in a Computing-related subject at SPM level or its equivalent may be given preferential consideration.
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Here are the academic pathways for the Diploma in Information Technology.
Australia & New Zealand (February & July Intake)
- 2 years at HELP University (Diploma in Information Technology) + 1.5 years at The University of Queensland (Bachelor of Information Technology) or 2 years at The University of Queensland (Bachelor of Computer Science)
- 2 years at HELP University (Diploma in Information Technology) + 1.5 years at the University of Technology Sydney (Bachelor of Science in Information Technology)
- 2 years at HELP University (Diploma in Information Technology) + 1.5 years at the Eastern Institute of Technology (Bachelor of Computing Systems)
- Cyber Security
- Data Science
- Information Systems and Business Analysis
- Software Technology
- Web and Mobile App Development
United Kingdom (September Intake)
- 2 years at HELP University (Diploma in Information Technology) + 2 years at the University of Essex (BSc Information & Communication Technology / BSc Computer Games / BSc Computer Science)
- 2 years at HELP University (Diploma in Information Technology) + 2 years at University of the West of England (BSc (Hons) Software Engineering for Business / BSc (Hons) Business Computing / BSc (Hons) IT Management for Business.
China (September Intake)
- 2 years at HELP University (Diploma in Information Technology) + 2 years at the Beijing JiaoTong University (Bachelor of Software Engineering)
THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY
THE EASTERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (NZ)
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY (MQ)
2 years HELP Diploma in Information Technology + 2 years MQ Bachelor of Information Technology, major in
2 years HELP Diploma in Information Technology + 2 years MQ Bachelor of Cyber Security
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
BEIJING JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY
Here are the career pathways for graduates who complete the Diploma in Information Technology programme.
Possible Career Pathways
- Computer Support
- IT Support Technician
- Desktop Support
- IT Associate
- Network administrator
- Systems Administrator
- Programmer
- Network Implementation Technician
- Systems Analyst
- Computer Network Architects
- Software Development
- Software Engineer
- Web Development