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Information Systems Engineering
 
This 6-semester full-time course provides students with a basic understanding of computing techniques and aims to develop the computing and information technology-based knowledge and skills required in modern industrial, commercial and service organisations. It will equip students with essential knowledge of the underlying principles of modern computing technology and enable students to appreciate how modern computers are applied to a range of real world problems. Students will learn C, Java, Assembly Language, Macromedia Flash, XHTML, CSS, Microsoft Expression Web and Java Script.
 
Upon completion, graduates will have acquired knowledge and developed skills in the areas of computer programming, systems analysis, computer applications and object-oriented software development, as well as in generic business subjects.
 
   Academic and Professional Progression

The standard of the Diploma in Science (Information Systems Engineering) is equivalent to the 1st year of a relevant Bachelor Degree. Graduates can further their studies to:
a) Advanced Diploma in Science cum BS Degree (Junior & Senior Years) (Information Systems Engineering) at TAR College
b) Relevant Bachelor (Honours) Degree courses at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) or other universities on advanced standing / credit transfer
   
   Career Prospects
 
Diploma graduates may seek employment in different sectors of the rapidly expanding information technology sector, including software development, database design, system support and computer sales. They may be employed as programmers, end-user support staff, assistant systems analysts, EDP executives, assistant database administrators and IT executives.
 
    Minimum Entry Requirements
   
I Diploma in Science (Information Systems Engineering)
 
  		• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) as follows:-
        (i) 5 credits which must include Mathematics
        (ii) Pass in English Language
         
      OR
         
     
  		• Certificate in Computer Studies from TAR College.
       
     
    Applicants who only have a pass in SPM Bahasa Malaysia will be required to obtain a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia or equivalent before the award of Diploma.
       
     
    A pass in the English Language (1119 Level) course conducted by the Extra-Mural Studies Department (EMSD) is recognised as satisfying the English Language requirement for admission to the Diploma course.
       
       Course Schedule

    Course Schedule
    Diploma in Science (Information Systems Engineering)
    Unit Code Unit Title
    Credit
    AACS1074 Programming Concepts and Design I
    4
    AACS1104 Information Technology
    4
    AAMS1613 Pre-Calculus
    3
    ABDM1514 Introduction to Business
    4
    AELE1023 English Language
    3
    AEMS2022 Hubungan Etnik
    2
    AACS1084 Programming Concepts and Design II
    4
    AACS1123 Principles of Information Systems
    3
    AAMS1623 Calculus and Algebra
    3
    ABBE1534 Basic Economic Principles
    4
    AELE2163 English for Communication
    3
    AEMS2012 Bahasa Malaysia Lanjutan
    2
    AACS1194 Web Page Design
    4
    AELE3183 English for Science
    3
    AACS2093 Data Communications
    3
    AACS2114 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
    4
    AACS2164 Database Development and Applications
    4
    AACS2184 Analysis and Design of Information Systems
    4
    AAMS2614 Probability and Statistics
    4
    AACS3024 Computer Systems Engineering
    4
    AACS3035 Managing Information Systems
    5
    AACS3104 Java Programming
    4
    AAMS3625 Discrete Mathematical Structures
    5
    ABDM3513 Business Organisation and Management
    3
    AACS3134 Information Systems Development
    4
    AEMS1612 Tamadun Islam dan Asia
    2
      Co-curricular units
    2