05 March 2026
14 May 2026
24 September 2026
This diploma programme focuses on equipping students with specialised skills in software engineering. Students gain both theoretical understanding and hands-on training in software system design, programming, and infrastructure support to prepare for careers in the software development industry or further studies in computing fields.
Semester 1
Mathematics and Statistics for Computing
Semester 2
Semester 3
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Semester 5
Semester 6
INTERNSHIP (12 weeks)
Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 12 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.
**In addition to the above, all students are also required to successfully complete General Studies modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency, as well as fulfill credit requirements for Co-curricular activities.
General Requirements
SPM
IGCSE/O-LEVELS
UEC
CERTIFICATE
# Candidates with only a Pass in Maths in SPM/IGCSE/O-Levels or equivalent will be required to complete and pass “Mathematics and Statistics for Computing” in their Semester 1 of Diploma.
Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
English Requirements
International Students
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Graduates can pursue careers such as:
They may also progress to Bachelor’s Degrees in Software Engineering, Information Technology, or Computer Science at APU or partner institutions.
Upon successful completion of this programme with CGPA of 2.5 & above and fulfilment of requirements for credit transfer, you will be eligible to progress into Level 2 of the following degree programmes offered at APU.
*Please take note that Bridging module(s) needed before progress into Level 2
- For the full listing of our Diploma Programmes, please refer to the Pre-University programme brochure.
APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme
Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.
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