Why Study IT at HELP University

HELP University

1. Industry endorsed programs

a. Industry Advisory Board (IAB) provides advice to align curriculum with industry’s needs to ensure graduates’ employability. 

b. Robust linkages with the industry to provide internships for undergraduates and

graduates.

c. Expert guest lecturers from the industry.

An Industry Advisory Board (IAB) was established by the Department of Information Technology (ITD) to ensure that the IT programs offered are relevant and effective for its undergraduates; and to strengthen the department’s ties with the computing industry.

The IAB consists of senior industrialists and professionals with local and global representation eg HT Consulting, IBM, Microsoft, TMS, DiGi and Gamonster.

The IAB advises on course content in the context of industrial trends and employment prospects, and supports ITD’s activities in placing undergraduates in internship programs and graduates in employment upon graduation. The IAB also provides advice on research activity and opportunities.

Auditorium at HELP University

2. Great career prospects 

99.99% employability for graduates. HELP University’s IT graduates have been employed by Accenture, Shell, Astro, Star, Maxis, HP, Intel, Citibank, IBM, etc.

 

Job assistance from HELP University and internships are available for our graduates via industry linkages and career exposure. Our students are highly sought after by leading companies.

Some of HELP University’s students have been employed by Accenture, IBM, Citibank, Maxis Communications, IBM, Motorola Malaysia, HSBC (China), MIMOS, Sapura Holdings, Broadcast Network Systems (ASTRO), Shell, HP and many others.

3. Low lecturer-student ratio for the IT course at HELP University – ranging from 1:5 to 1:20.

 

4. Excellent teaching faculty at HELP University

HELP University’s new campus at Pusat Bandar Damansara

a. 80% of lecturers with over 10 years teaching and industry experience.

b. All lecturers have Masters qualifications. Industry strength final year projects ~ students are provided opportunities to work on industry strength projects with industry partners.

Scholarships are available to deserving students. Affordable hostel accommodation is available.

Top Diploma in Information Technology course at HELP University

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At HELP University, the IT programs are designed to equip students with up-to-date expertise in corporate information systems, internet and interactive media, mobile communications technologies, computer systems and networking, and software engineering.

Students are trained to gain technical knowledge and skills. The programs also prepare the students to assume their place in the demanding Information Technology industry.

 

The Diploma in Information Technology encompasses a thorough grounding in the fundamental skills as well as providing a theoretical understanding which is vital for an IT graduate.

Students will be exposed to JAVA programming, VB.net, HTML, J2ME, Java Scripting as well as networking and business communication.

Lifelong learning skills are integrated into the Level One units with emphasis on critical thinking skills and personal excellence. They are also taught communication and personal skills to enable them to interact effectively in the demanding workforce.

Program Details for the Diploma In Information Technology at HELP University

Computer lab at HELP University

• 10 academic subjects to be completed in 3 and a half semesters in Level 1
• 10 academic subjects to be completed in 2 and a half semesters in Level 2
• 14 weeks per semester; 7 weeks per half semester
• 4.5 – 5 hours of teaching per subject per week
• Intakes: January, April, May, August

Entry Requirements for the Diploma in IT at HELP University

Any one of the following:

• 3 SPM credits (including a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah and a credit in Mathematics)
• 3 O-Level credits (including Mathematics)
• 3 Bs in Senior Middle 3 (UEC) (including Mathematics)
• Recognized Computing Certificate or equivalent
• Recognized related Technical/ Vocational Certificate or equivalent with ONE (1) year relevant work experience or ONE (1) semester Bridging Programme
• Equivalent qualification Note: Forecast results are accepted. A conditional offer will be granted if the forecast results meet the entry requirements

Subjects for the Diploma in IT at HELP University

LEVEL 1 (10 Compulsory Subjects)

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• English for IT 1
• English for IT 2
• Introduction to Information Technology
• Basic Business Mathematics I
• Introduction to Visual Programming
• IT Mini Project
• Introduction to Structured Programming
• Introduction to Analysis & Design
• Computer Technology Essentials
• Introduction to Networking

LEVEL 2 (8 Compulsory Subjects)

• Computing Mathematics
• Business Communications
• Database Concepts & Practices
• Internet Technology
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Data Communications
• Introduction to Computer Architecture
• Industrial Internship
• Elective Subjects (choose 2)
• Organisations and Management
• Principles of Marketing
• UX Design Principles
• Fundamentals of Operating Systems
• Interactive Media Applications

Students are required to pass 4 MPU subjects to complete the University of Queensland Diploma program. · 2 Years at HELP University (Diploma in Information Technology) + 1½ Years at The University of Queensland (Bachelor of Information Technology)

HELP University IT Programmes Credit Transfer to The University of Queensland

HELP University IT students can save on costs by transferring to one of the best universities in Australia, University of Queensland.

The Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Information Technology, and Bachelor of Information Technology with Honours are provided as part of an exclusive credit transfer arrangement with The University of Queensland.

The BEng, BIT, and BIT (Hons) are The University of Queensland’s internationally recognised specialist degrees in engineering, computer technology and applications. The degrees include a central core comprising compulsory study in computer science and several affiliated areas.

• Bachelor of Information Technology 2+1 Credit Transfer Program
  
• Bachelor of Information Technology Honours 2+2 Credit Transfer Program
  
• Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) 2+2 Credit Transfer Program

University of Queensland World Rankings

• the Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities, which rated UQ at 85th in the world;
  

  HELP University IT students can transfer to the top ranked University of Queensland for the final part of their degree.

• the QS World University Rankings (world ranking 43);
• the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (63)
• the 2013 Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities (67).

The University of Queensland has held its position in the top 100 universities globally, according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities for 2014.

UQ is ranked at 85 in the world for the second consecutive year,  the highest it has been in this prestigious research-based ranking,  and third highest in Australia.

In the rankings, UQ improved to a top-100 position in the social sciences field and maintained its top 100 positions in the fields of clinical medicine and pharmacy, and engineering/technology and computer sciences (in the 76-100 band).

UQ has maintained top-50 positions in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for 2014, with six top-20 spots. The 2014 QS World University Rankings by Subject evaluated 3002 universities and ranked 689 of them.

HELP University’s new campus at Pusat Bandar Damansara

UQ is ranked in the top 100 universities worldwide, measured through a number of major independent university rankings: the Academic Ranking of World Universities, Times Higher Education World University Rankings and QS World University Rankings. UQ is placed among the top 10 institutions in the Asia-Pacific by the Academic Ranking of World Universities and is rated five

stars (the highest rating given) by the QS Five Star Plus Rating. More than 46,800 students including 11,389 international students from 142 nations choose to study at UQ.

Through HELP University’s strategic partnership with the top ranked University of Queensland, IT students can graduate from one of the best universities in Australia.

 

HELP University IT Programmes can transfer to top overseas universities

 

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AUSTRALIA

• The University of Queensland
  
• Bachelor of Information Technology (2+1)
  
• Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) (3+1)
  
• Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) (2+2)
  

 

UNITED KINGDOM

• University of the West of England, Bristol
  
  • BSc (Hons) Computing (2+1)
  • BSc (Hons) Information Technology (2+1)
• Northumbria University
  
  • MSc Computer Science
  • MSc Business Information Systems Management
  • MSc Computer Network Technology
• University of Portsmouth, UK
  
  • BSc (Hons) Computing (2+1)
  • BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems (2+1)
  • BSc (Hons) Computer and Information Systems (2+1)
  • BSc (Hons) Network Management and Administration (2+1)
  • BSc (Hons) Network Applications and Services (2+1)
  • MSc Computer Network Administration and Management
  • MSc Information Systems

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