• Professionalism
• Quality
• Student Services
• Facilities
• Computing Facilities
• Administration
• Academic Awards
• General Services

1.0 Professionalism

is a professional establishment and, from the moment of entry to the Institute, you will be treated as a professional. Education in itself cannot guarantee a job. Any individual who wishes to pursue a successful career is expected to display and practice a high level of professional and interpersonal skills. therefore seeks to instil, in addition to the development of skills and knowledge, the strong sense of professionalism that will stand you in good stead in your future career.

Attire must be compatible with the public image of . The Institute’s aim is to prepare you professionally for the job market. Although there is no uniform dress, you are expected to dress sensibly and discreetly while at the same time ensuring your own comfort and convenience (see Appendix 1).

Being present at all lectures, tutorials and practical is a pre-requisite of a successful student. Punctuality also constitutes a very important part of the training process

Self-discipline and the ability to follow regulations and instructions are essential ingredients in professional training. Your ability to adapt and thrive in actual working environment will not only be reflected by the grades received, but also by your self-discipline during the course. The report at the end of the course will also reflect your disciplinary record and level of conduct.

2.0 Quality

has successfully adopted a quality management system based on the ‘MS/ISO9000 Series of Quality Systems Standards’. Observance of the standards and procedures as defined in this quality system is the responsibility of the entire staff. Your input to the quality system is critically important as it will assist The APIIT in identifying opportunities to improve its operations and service to you and your fellow students. An Online Feedback Form is available at http://webspace.apiit.edu.my/feedback. As a general practice, you will get a response to your feedback within seven days of submission

2.1 Learning Environment

Quality in the provision of appropriate learning opportunities is a key objective of the Institute. The Institute has a comprehensive quality assurance system, which is monitored by external audit. Our emphasis will be to encourage and empower you to become an independent learner.

You can expect to provide:

expects you to:

While a lot of emphasis is placed on providing you with specialized skills training, your development as a well-rounded professional is also considered to be a crucial element of your education at . For this reason your class will be assigned with a lecturer, known as the class mentor, who will be responsible for the professional development of all students in your class. The class mentor will also function as your link with ’s management. encourages you to develop a close relationship with your mentor and to keep him or her informed of any particular concerns or circumstances, personal or professional that may affect your studies.

2.4 Student Representatives

Each class will elect student representatives who will function as the liaison between student and the class mentor or ’s management in all matters. The student representatives form a vital communication link between the students and the Institute. The student representatives will play an important role in facilitating mutual understanding between the Institute’s management and the student body.

2.5 Consultation Hours

In accord with the Institute’s quality mission, lecturers will allocate consultation hours for students. The purpose of this is to improve accessibility and student-teacher interaction by making lecturers available to the students at designated times.

2.6 Feedback Procedure

We seek to operate a fair and efficient feedback procedure. If appropriate, a formal feedback can be made by completing an Online Feedback Form available at http://webspace.apiit.edu.my/feedback. The Institute will provide advice and assistance if you have cause for feedback. It will keep you informed of the progress of any feedback you may make and deal with the feedback in confidence. You will get a response to your feedback within seven days of submission.

3.0 Student Services

There are full-time Student Services Executives at all centres to look into your needs.

The Student Services Executives will counsel you in choosing the right pathway to achieve your goals, be it in employment or university.

After completing your Diploma/Higher Diploma at , you may be eligible to enter the second/final year at a number of universities in the U.K. and Australia. You should apply through . The Institute will facilitate this process and provide the necessary references. Students are advised to have university placement done through the Institute rather than applying independently. This will assist in avoiding any delays in securing a place at the university. Some universities require industrial training before entry into the final year.

Some universities require their students to undergo industrial training in the third year of their four-year degree course. Students applying to enter these universities must fulfill this requirement by working between nine months to a year after getting their Higher Diploma. You must submit an Industrial Training Report in which all the work experience during the industrial training is documented.

supports industrial training activities by supervising the preparation and completion of the report. Your report will be sent to the university along with the university application. For more information on this, please contact the Student Services Executives.

3.4 Job Placement

continually receives job opening details and requests from the HR departments of corporations and organizations from all over the country. Students interested in the job placement scheme are required to complete the Student Profile Form, which is available from the Student Services Executives. will use this information to provide potential employers with a list of suitable candidates. Only students who have developed their full potential, both academically and professionally, will be recommended for placement.

Employers will contact you for interviews. You are required to maintain a high level of professionalism during your attachment in order to maintain the image of the Institute. Negative feedback from the employers may disqualify you from further attachments.

3.5 References

If you require references other than for project purposes you should obtain them from the Administrative Executive. The lecturers concerned will arrange references for projects.

The Student Services Executives will provide assistance with travel arrangements for students going abroad for the final year of their study. Travel representatives will be invited to give talks on travel arrangements for students.

3.7 Testimonials

Testimonials are awarded once your course is completed. The testimonial will be addressed to specific individuals or companies and no open-ended letter will be issued.

5.0 Facilities

The Institute is committed to the provision of reasonable access to its learning support services. The facilities are designed to provide a supportive student-learning environment. The Institute property must be treated with care and respect at all times. No property of the Institute shall be removed from the premises without prior approval, in writing, from the Managing Director or his duly appointed representative.

Students causing loss of, or damage to, the Institute’s property from activities, which are not permitted by the Institute, shall be held personally responsible and liable for the cost of replacement and repair as necessary

5.2 Online Courseware Community

Online Courseware Community is an e-learning portal established by APIIT to supplement and enhance the learning experience of students. This web-based system is accessible through the Internet using a web browser. Students and lecturers could collaborate using the tools available upon logging in.

To access Online Courseware Community, you need to have a web browser and an Internet connection. From the main community page at Webspace, http://webspace.apiit.edu.my, click on the link called Online Courseware Community.

For more information, please refer to the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) available there.

5.3 Library Facilities

’s library has been set up to provide substantial reference and reading materials. It is the long-term aim of to continue to develop an independent and self-contained library, which will meet the increasing requirements of higher, and further education. All recommended reading lists and journals will be made available.

fully appreciates the need to develop extensive library resources to cater for the growing student population. It has always been ’s policy as a responsible leader in education to purchase all required materials for the modules conducted.

The Internet facility is another media that is made available to you. The library is also equipped with PCs to enable you to carry out research on the Internet. also subscribes to Lexis-Nexis, an online database, to facilitate student research. This facility can be accessed using any PC in .

Operating Hours:

Currents operating hours for the library are:

Monday - Friday: 8.30 am to 8.00 pm
Public Holidays/Saturdays/ Sundays: Closed

These are subject to change and all changes will be notified through the student notice board.

You can expect to provide:

You are expected to:

6.0 Computing Facilities

6.1 General

The computing facilities in are available for use by all students during the course. Some class work is done on the Institute’s computing facilities. However, in addition, you may also find it convenient to have your own personal computer at home to use for assignment work. The computer laboratories are accessible from 8.30 am to 8.00 pm (Monday to Friday).

6.2 Laboratory Slot Allocation

Lecturers for each module will allocate sufficient period of laboratory usage for all students within a class for their assignments, projects, etc. If you are unable to finish your work during the allocated time, you will be able to book additional laboratory time based on the availability of units.

6.3 General facilities

’s computing facilities consist of five PC laboratories with workstations connected to 10 Servers including LINUX and Windows based Server. These laboratories are networked and hence allow the PCs access LINUX and Windows Server. Printers are located in the laboratories for students to obtain hardcopies of their work.The APIIT’s network is also linked to the Internet, providing access to E-mail and other Internet applications.

wishes to encourage good and full use of the computing facilities. However, for the protection and benefit of the community of users, you must agree to abide by the rules and regulations governing the usage of the Institute’s computing facilities. (See Appendix 4) Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.

6.4 Access to Laboratories

You will be given scheduled time slots to use the computing facilities, and you should only use these facilities during the allocated time slots.

Discussion, in the spirit of co-operative learning, is encouraged in the laboratories, as long as it does not inconvenience the other students and overcrowd the laboratories.

Should the laboratories become overcrowded, students not timetabled for the laboratories will be asked to make use of syndicate rooms for further discussion.

You are responsible for ensuring that the computing facilities are used in an effective, efficient, ethical and lawful manner.

6.5 Usage of LINUX System

The following should be taken into account when using the LINUX system.

6.6 Usage of Equipment in the Laboratories

All computing resources are to be used solely for the purposes related to their course. These purposes include teaching sessions, assignments, practical projects and research, as authorized by the Institute.

If you want to use laboratory facilities for other beneficial activities, you should consult the lecturer/laboratory administrator to obtain the necessary approval.

6.7 Printer Usage

The printers located in the laboratories can only be used for printing hardcopies of authorized work.

All printouts must be collected from the printer. If you are unable to wait for the printout, you should cancel the print job and print at another time.

You should strive not to print unnecessarily.

6.8 Bookings

Additional time slots can be requested through the respective lecturer. The granting of the request for additional time slots will depend on the availability of time slots and subject to approval by the lecturers / laboratory administrator. You are advised to plan your computer usage and get the necessary approval well in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

If you have been given a time slot you must explicitly make a cancellation request to the laboratory administrator if you are not using the given slot. Otherwise, you will still be deemed responsible for those resources allocated to you for that time slot.

A student who has booked additional slots but who does not turn up (without valid reason) will generally not be able to request for additional bookings of laboratory slots in the following week.

Computer hardware must be treated with care and used only in accordance with the proper operating instructions. Any hardware / software problem detected should be promptly reported to the laboratory assistants / laboratory administrator. In these situations the laboratory assistants / laboratory administrator will allocate you alternative resources / time slots.

6.10 Computing Facilities for Presentations

You may request the use of the computing facilities for presentations. The granting of the request will depend on availability and will be subject to approval by the lecturers / laboratory administrator. Therefore, you are advised to plan your usage and get the necessary approval at least two days in advance. This is necessary in order for the laboratory administrator to make the necessary preparations on the resources requested.

6.11 Use of Personal Equipment

You may bring in your own equipment for the purposes related to your course. However, the Institute shall not be held liable for any damage to or loss of this equipment. You should obtain prior approval from your lecturer / laboratory administrator before bringing in your own equipment.

6.12 Electronic Mail

Each student’s UNIX account automatically provides the flexibility to send and receive E-Mail over the Internet. However, you should take note of the following guidelines in this respect:

6.13 Syndicate Rooms

Syndicate rooms are provided for students as work areas for discussion and private study. Your conduct in the syndicate rooms should be respectful and must not disrupt other students learning.

You should not move or rearrange chairs and tables, or bring drinks or food into the syndicate rooms.

6.15 Meeting Room

The meeting room is another venue for you to use for discussion with lecturers and for reference to projects on display on the shelves. The use of the meeting rooms should be through request and approval may be obtained from the Administrators.

The lobby and reception area is for receiving and meeting visitors and guests. In order that a welcoming atmosphere is maintained you are requested not to crowd or make excessive noise in this area.

You must make yourself fully aware of the regulations and of any supplementary local guidance statements issued.

7.0 Administration

7.2 Course Fees

7.3 Late Payments

A late payment charge is levied for overdue payments. Should the fees and late payment charge still remain unpaid at start of the month for which the fee is due, you will cease to enjoy all rights and privileges of a student of , and will no longer be able to use the library and laboratory facilities, participate in any teaching and assessment activity or enjoy access to student services such as university and job placements. These rights and privileges will then only be reinstated upon full settlement of fees due plus the late payment charge, and by paying an additional administrative charge.

Overdue charges will only affect students whose fees fall overdue. They are to avoid the additional overheads involved in managing student debtors, and will result in our administrative staff being able to fully concentrate on providing high quality professional services to you at all times.

Transfer is granted on the basis of a written request from the student (please consult Student Services Department for further information).

7.5 Withdrawal Procedures

If you are withdrawing from the course you must submit a written letter stating your intention.

To claim exemptions you must write officially to the Student Services Department, attaching all relevant educational qualifications and syllabuses. The Exemptions Committee will officially inform you on the exemptions claimed.

When you have satisfactorily completed the prescribed programme of study and satisfied the Board of Examiners, you will be awarded the relevant Diploma or Degree of the Institute.

8.1 Course Philosophy

The majority of students enter directly from school. When they leave it is to enter professional employment, or to pursue courses leading to higher qualifications overseas. The education provided at is distinctive in that it is focused on enabling effective transition from school to adult life by promoting the development of the whole person.

Particular importance is attached in the Institute to creating an environment in which the students teach, and learn from, each other. This is considered an essential ingredient in the development of a true professional. You will be expected to work unsupervised on projects that require you to show willingness, and a capacity, to share knowledge and experience with others in solving problems.

It is ’s belief that the foundations for a complete learning experience are laid in the lecture room. The lecture is seen, in association with laboratory work, syndicate activities and private study, as an integral part of a complete learning process. It is in the lecture room that your initial interest in your subjects will be stimulated, and thereby the foundations laid for productive syndicate and laboratory work, and for purposeful private study. The effective integration of these components is essential if high standards of learning are to be achieved.
Every aspect of your experience at is therefore considered to be important in developing your professional identity. Thus conformity to a dress standard is expected, as is acceptance of a defined code of conduct, and demonstration of respect for professional standards in such areas as attendance, punctuality, and meeting deadlines.

The vocationally oriented curriculum of all the Awards is specially designed to meet industrial requirements in IT. They aim to develop skills that will enable you to make an immediate and significant contribution to a career in information technology.

8.3 Course Overviews

a) B.Sc. (Hons) in Computing:

b) B.A (Hons) in Business Administration:

8.4 Lecture times

Lectures are held from Monday to Saturday. Morning lectures normally start at 8.30 am. Afternoon lectures normally end at 5.00 pm from Monday to Friday.

All part-time lectures are held between 6.15 pm to 9.00 pm, with a 15 minute break in the middle of the lectures. First year students will normally have classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Second year students will normally have 2 or 3 sessions per week.

The courses have been designed to develop your analytical and problem-solving skills. Thus there is significant emphasis on practical work and projects to complement the theoretical areas within the programme.

Your performance in each subject module will be assessed through in-course assessment, which normally comprises assignments, tests, quizzes and projects and a final examination. Appendix 6 outlines the weightings of in-course work to examination in each module.

Assignments should be submitted on standard A4 paper. Stationery is not provided by APIIT except for answer sheets in examinations.

You must pass BOTH the in-course assessment and the final examination of a subject module in order to pass each particular subject. The pass mark is 40% for each assessment including the final exam. Students who do not fulfil the minimum attendance requirement will not be allowed to sit for the final examination.

The final examination will be held after completion of each subject module. Examination dates will be announced at least 1 month in advance.

You must pass ALL subject modules before you can be awarded the Diploma/Higher Diploma.

8.6 Examinations Guidelines

8.7 Extenuating Circumstances

Plagiarism is defined as a candidate submitting the work of others as his / her own work for the purpose of satisfying formal assessment requirements.

Breaches of assessment regulations in formal examinations

External examiners from reputable foreign universities moderate all of ’s examinations. This is to ensure that the assessments meet international standards, and that your interests as a student are protected.

Your examination results will only be released after the external moderation has taken place. This is held thrice a year (normally in March,July and October). However, if you are required to resit for any particular examination, you will be notified within one month after the examination date. This will be done via a Referral Notification, which will be posted on the notice board, or through a letter to your last known address if you have completed the course. Therefore, it is very important that you keep APIIT updated on any change in your mailing address.

8.10 Referrals

If you fail any subject module, you will be given one opportunity to resit the subject. The referral examination will be held between one and a half months after and no latter then three months from the date of publication of results. In addition, you are only allowed to refer a maximum of four papers in the first year, including a maximum of two computing subjects. In the second year, you are not allowed to refer more than two subjects.

For each referral paper, you are required to pay a referral fee. You must register for a referral by the date stipulated in the referral notification. You can register at the account for your referral.

8.11 Appeals

You have the right to appeal against the decision of the Examination Board. In accordance with ’s regulations there is a time limit and appeals must be made in writing to the Operations Manager within 7 working days of publication of your results.

Please consult ’s regulations concerning the appeals procedure.
An appeal fee is levied for each script re-marked, and you will be informed of the appeal results within two weeks after your appeal. In the event your appeal is successful, then the appeal fee will be refunded.

9.0 General Services

The following are some of the services available to you.

9.1 Newsletter

In line with ’s vision to promote effective communication between the students, the Institute and the external audiences, a newsletter is published from each campus (Lahore & Karachi) to:

You are encouraged to contribute articles and news of interest to fellow students by submitting material to the respective class mentor, the Student Services Executive or to the Student Newsletter Incharge.

9.2 Recreational Activities

supports sports and recreation activities undertaken by students at their own initiative and for which approval has been obtained. All requests for reimbursement for sports and recreational activities must be forwarded to the Lecturer-in-Charge of ARC who will verify and submit them to the Accounts Department for processing. The Student Council and Societies are also in place and organize relevant events periodically.

9.3 Part-time Positions with

Part-time positions are available at for the positions of librarians, laboratory assistants and interns. Students who have experience in the relevant areas are encouraged to offer their services by writing to the SSD.

9.4 Parking

does not provide car-parking facilities. will not be responsible for parking offences committed by students. You should note that it is an offence to park your vehicles at lots designated for other vehicles.

You are not allowed to enter the following areas.