The Department of Information and Communication Technology

Jabatan Teknologi Maklumat & Komunikasi (JTMK) or also known as Information & Communication (ICT) Department was established from 1998, known as Information Technology Program handled by Jabatan Kejuruteraan Elektrik (JKE). On 1999, the management of ICT department was hand over to Jabatan Matematik, Sains dan Komputer (JMSK). ICT Department moved to the new building and established as one of the Academic department in PUO on 2007 and was successfully managed till now.
ICT Departments offers a Diploma in information Technology program known as the DIT program. ICT Departments offers Network Systems, System Development & Software Applications and Information Security Tracks. The study duration of DIT program is three years. The total number of study semesters is six semester.
The courses offered include a theoretical and practical component. The practical component is implemented in the laboratory with hands-on method to improve students’ skills. Industrial training is carried out in the final semester so than the students will get the opportunity to gain industry experience in the working environment before start their career in the future.

ICT Departments has complete facilities to support theoretical and practical learning outcomes for all courses. The facilities
provided are:
i) 16 computer labs
ii) 1 lecture hall
iii) 1 seminar room
iv) 1 MCT Hub room

Those facilities are managed by Laboratory Supervisor and maintained from time to time by the technician to ensure the facilities
are comfortable, conducive and safe to use.
ICT Departments continuously implement programs and activities to get the high impact including industrial collaboration,
corporate social responsibility (CSR), industrial visiting lecturer program (PPI), entrepreneurship program, sports, cultural and
skills competitions to archive the objective of polytechnic transformation to increase competitiveness in academic, generic and
technical skills in sustaining polytechnic transformation agenda

PROGRAM SYNOPSIS

This programme provides education and training in Computing field with a specific emphasis on Information Technology area. The courses provide opportunities for students to get into a broad range of careers in a variety of ICT sectors. This programme also provides the students with transferable skills and multiskilling which enable them to adapt to new technologies. In addition to the technical courses, students are also taught English for Digital Technology, Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban, Pengajian Islam or Pendidikan Moral and Co- Curriculum, to enhance their competencies in soft skills. As the programme emphasizes self-initiated learning and hands-on competencies, graduates of this programme should be ready to take the challenges in the world of computing technologies.

Programme: Diploma in Information Technology (Digital Technology) – DDT

Graduating Credit : 92

Duration : 3 Years

Mode of Study : Full Time

MQA Accreditation : MQA (FA3200, FA3201, FA2266)

JOB PROSPECT

Research by Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation

Research by Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) shows a globally. Thus, graduates from this programme are equipped with the knowledge, skills, attitude, and abilities that can be applied t a broad range of careersin the ICT industrial worlds and businesses. The knowledge and skills that the students acquire from the programme will enable them to participate in the job market such as: 

• Computer Application Programmer
• Internet Programmer
• Web Programmer
• Database Programmer
• System Analyst Assistant
• Software Developer
• Database Administrator
• Software Tester
• System Support Personnel
• System Programmer
• Network Support Personnel
• Network Administrator
• IT Supporting Engineer
• Assistant Network Engineer
• Technical Helpdesk / Support
• Assistant Security Analysis
• Assistant Information Security Engineer
• Assistant Data Analysis
• Assistant Penetration Tester
• Assistant Data Scientist
• Assistant Data Analyst
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Junior Data Visualization
• Junior Statistician
• Junior Data Insights and Visualization
• Web Designer
• Web Developer

VISION 

To be the Leading-Edge TVET Institution. 

MISSION

a. To provide wide access to quality and recognized TVET programs 

b. To empower communities through lifelong learning 

c. To develop holistic, entrepreneurial and balanced graduates 

d. To capitalise on smart partnership with stakeholders 

EDUCATIONAL GOALS (EG)

To produce holistic and competent TVET graduates capable of contributing to the national development 

ICT Departments was recognized as a Premier Digital Tech Institution (PDTI) for the year 2022-2025 by Malaysia Digital Economic Corporation (MDEC). This recognition makes ICT Departments one of the leading digital technology-focused higher education institutions in Malaysia in producing high-quality graduates for high-value jobs based on digital technology, through cutting-edge research and education policies, strong industry links, and career development. 

 

Link : https://mdec.my/pdti 

DIT Sites : https://sites.google.com/puo.edu.my/ddtpuo/dit-programme?authuser=0#h.460k3sqlrfae
Telegram Informasi ke Pelajar : JTMK Info Hub
FB : jtmkpuoOfficial
Instagram:jtmk_puo
Youtube: jtmkpuoOfficial
TikTok :jtmkpuo.official
LinkedIn : JTMK PUO

ICT Departments also established a wide collaboration networks with the industry by signing a Certificate of Collaboration (CoC).
The cooperation networks with the industry will provides an advantage in the effort to produce a skilled and knowledgeable
workforce. In addition, the appointment of CEO@POLYCC and Program Advisor is a platform for the industry to share experience
and knowledge with students.