Programmes / Courses:

Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) (Management) A1655:

This programme focuses on the use of computers in a technical or business environment. We place emphasis on developing the understanding of the software aspects of computing. We introduce you the latest softwares, which are actively used by various established industries. The existing trend in a business indicates that the future graduates must acquire firm practical knowledge in IT with Management to gain competitive advantage in job market.

Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)(Information Systems) A1653:

The competitiveness and prosperity of companies increasingly depends on the designs and use of effective, complex and costly information systems. This programme aims to produce graduates capable of designing, developing and managing complex information systems in a business environment.

Course Structure

Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)(Management)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)(Information Systems)

Entry Requirements

GCE A-Levels

Pass in any 2 subjects

STPM

Grade C, C in any 2 subjects

AIMST Matriculation / CIMP / SAM / CPU / MUFY / NSW HSC / UNSW Foundation / UEC

Grade C, C, C in any three subjects (Grade C refers to C+, C, C-); For UEC, grade for each subject should be at least P7

SIT Foundation / Government Matriculation

CGPA ≥ 2.0

Diploma in Information Technology / Business / Computer Science

CGPA ≥ 2.0

International Baccalaureate

6 subjects, including 2 subjects at Higher Level
One of the Higher Level subjects should have a minimum score of 3 points
Total points should be a minimum of 24, excluding bonus points

Indian & Bangladesh HSC

Indian HSC: C+, C+ (50 - 56)
Bangladesh HSC: B, B (50 - 59)

Diploma in Computer Networking

                                                Computer networks consist of interconnected computer systems. The purpose of networking these components together is to share information and computing resources. An obvious example of a computer network is the Internet, in which millions of people access information and computer resources throughout the world. A 2˝-year diploma in computer networking at AIMST will enrich the students with all the essential skills required for entry-level positions in network administration and computer support roles. This course develops the skills needed to support diverse computer networks, corporate servers, users and computer applications. Besides a strong theoretical foundation, the course equips the students with the skills they would need to work as a practicing networking specialists, whether it is the maintenance, troubleshooting and configuration, setting up and administration of networks or is the installation and configuration of the network management devices for a demanding work environment.

As the demand for the networking professionals is becoming ubiquitous across every industry globally, especially in the most critical areas of networking security, wireless networking and voice-over-Internet-Protocol development, the decision to embark on computer networking studies at AIMST represents a clear investment in students’ future career. This is supported by the growth in IT-related positions which are driven by new opportunities to leverage technology in the organization, and by businesses recognizing the impact that IT can have on revenue

Entry Requirements

SPM / SPMV / O-LEVEL

DURATION

STPM3 Credits including Mathematics

2 years 4 months

Career Opportunities

Candidates successfully achieving the Diploma of Computer Networking will open doors to a wide range of job opportunities in the areas of IT Network support, Server Administration and Network Design. Career opportunities exist in every sector of business that processes, installs, configures, and troubleshoots both PC hardware and software components as part of its entrepreneurial activities and/or day-to-day operations.

Specific job areas include:

·        Network installation and maintenance

·        Network administration

·        Network security

·        The Internet and e-business (electronic business)

·        Corporate Local Area Networks and intranets

Course Structure

Duration:                                  7 (Seven) semesters equivalent to 2 years 4 months

Recognition

Direct Entry into Year 2 of the following AIMST programmes:

a)      Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) (Management)

b)      Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) (Information Systems)

c)      Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Management Information Systems          

Foundation

Full scholarship is available for the Foundation leading to Computer Technology (IT) and Engineering Programs.